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JOYTECH� LAUNCHES TRILINK SWITCHER TO TURN ONE HDMI CONNECTION INTO THREE JOYTECH, a brand label of Mad Catz™ Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz” or “the Company”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today the release of the HDMI Trilink Switcher. Designed to expand digital connections, the HDMI Trilink Switcher enables users to …

HDMI CONNECTIVITY FOR PLAYSTATION� 3, BLU-RAY, XBOXTM AND HDTV IN ONE SIMPLE SOLUTION Read More »

License deal with book publisher Scholastic will see release of Horrible HistoriesTM branded titles Slitherine is pleased to announce that it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with The Copyrights Group to develop Horrible Histories™ games, for platforms such as PC, DS and Wii. The deal, brokered by Chorion’s new media consultants, AT Brands (a …

HISTORY WITH ALL THE NASTY BITS LEFT IN Read More »

Tuesday 19th August/…August 19, 2008 – Known for their out-of-control riffs, fast paced songs and twin guitar solos, DragonForce will ascend the virtual stage once again to unleash “Heroes of Our Time” – the debut single off their new album Ultra Beatdown – in a three-song track pack for Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar …

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Monday 18th August, UK/… As the latest instalment of Eidos Interactive’s leading franchise, Tomb Raider: Underworld looms large on the horizon, we are now privy to a sneak peek of the game – and its world-renowned leading lady – in full swing. The trailer demonstrates the visual prowess of the game as our female protagonist …

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Friday 15th August/… Bauer Advertising and 4Music today announced an exclusive sponsorship deal with Activision Publishing, Inc. (“Activision”) (Nasdaq: ATVID) to promote the Guitar Hero� games across Channel 4’s 4Music channel and six Bauer Consumer Media music TV channels; Kiss, Kerrang!, Magic, Q, The Box and Smash Hits. The deal, brokered by Bauer Advertising and …

Multi-Title Sponsorship Partnership with Activision Publishing, Inc. for Guitar Hero� Franchise Read More »

Electronic Arts Inc. today unveiled the complete music track listing for EA SPORTS™ FIFA 09, in stores from October 2nd. In a game already being heralded for its revolutionary gameplay enhancements, the new FIFA 09 soundtrack features 42 songs from 21 nations across multiple genres to create an unprecedented global music event. In what has …

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Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum a dark, action packed videogame adventure for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows in 2009. In Batman: Arkham Asylum, developed by Rocksteady Studios, the player assumes the role …

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Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, and French publisher Game Life today announced a game based on the popular children’s TV series “The Magic Roundabout” for Nintendo DS™, Wii™ and PC. Koch Media owns the publishing rights for all PAL territories. All the well-known …

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In her latest incarnation the new Lara Croft isn’t just a pretty face – as a former gymnastic representative for Great Britain, she’s now got the all action skills to match.    Athletic and agile, 23 year old Alison Carroll from Croydon is set to be catapulted from her current job as a receptionist to …

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After performing in countless sold-out arenas and amphitheatres throughout the world, rock’s defining frontman Ozzy Osbourne – who has sold over 100 million records worldwide in his four decade career – will be playing to a new audience this fall as he makes his videogame debut in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero� World …

OZZY OSBOURNE TO HEADLINE VIRTUAL OZZFEST LINEUP IN GUITAR HERO� WORLD TOUR Read More »

Southampton, August 5th 2008. Multiplay, organisers of M Festival – the UK’s largest electronic games festival – are pleased to announce that Gemma Atkinson will be meeting fans and promoting her role in EA’s upcoming Red Alert 3. Gemma will be at the M Festival from the afternoon of Friday 8th August. Former Hollyoaks star …

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Marilyn Manson, AFI and Flyleaf join the Legends of Rock line-up Tuesday 5th August/… The distinctive chords of three hit artists from Interscope Records will soon take the stage in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVID) Guitar Hero� III: Legends of Rock. The three-song Interscope Track Pack will let gamers further expand and customise their Guitar …

TRACK PACK FOR GUITAR HERO� III: LEGENDS OF ROCK FEATURING DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS FROM INTERSCOPE RECORDS Read More »