Video Games

EA Sports Unveils Global Football Stars for Fifa 12

Electronic Arts Inc. today revealed an iconic lineup of international football stars that will help launch EA SPORTS™ FIFA 12, winner of 20 “Best Sports Game of E3” awards, including the prestigious E3 Game Critics award.* Headlining the group of footballers is Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and Real Madrid’s Kak�, who will be joined …

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Nintendo slashes around 40% from Japanese 3DS price

Nintendo America and Europe have confirmed the relative price cuts in their territories, with both continents reducing the cost to retailers by around a third. In the US, that cost will now be $169.99 as opposed to $249.99, whilst European retailers can expect a similar reduction. “For anyone who was on the fence about buying …

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Mad Catz� Announced As Official FightStick Sponsor of Evolution Championship Series (EVO) 2011

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today its sponsorship of EVO 2011 and plans for nine fighters from Team Mad Catz to compete. Mad Catz will have a booth where attendees can meet Team Mad Catz, get hands-on with new Mad Catz accessories including the new FightStick carry-cases, and win Team Mad …

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Legendary Wwe Superstar the Rock Among Pre-Order Retail Incentives

THQ Inc. today announced new details surrounding the company’s pre-order retail incentive programs in UK and Europe for WWE� 12, the forthcoming release from the renowned WWE flagship videogame franchise. Often touted as “the most electrifying man in all of entertainment,” legendary WWE Superstar The Rock will be available as a playable character for consumers …

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The Free Red Dead Redemption Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack DLC Is Coming in

As previously announced, we’ve got a special and completely free bonus pack of Red Dead Redemption DLC coming as a show of appreciation for the awesome long-term support for the game’s multiplayer modes since its release in 2010. Today we can confirm the title for you: the Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack will feature new …

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Jump onto the Indie arcade for a game of ‘Pixel Blocked!’ (XBLA)

Vancouver, July 27th, 2011 – Vancouver based Damni Games announced today that the premier release of its debut puzzle game – Pixel Blocked! – is now available on the XBLIG channel for a retail price of 80MSP. Featuring over 180 unique puzzles, Pixel Blocked! is designed to challenge the spatial logic, speed, and critical thinking …

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Everquest to Be Inducted Into Game Developers Choice Online Awards Hall of Fame

SAN FRANCISCO – July 27, 2011 – Organizers of the Game Developers Conference� Online (GDC Online) have revealed that the 2011 Online Game Legend Award at the second annual Game Developers Choice Online Awards will go to John Taylor and Kelton Flinn, the founders of Kesmai Corporation, and the creators of seminal, inspirational early online …

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In debt from your purchase on Kinect? Pull off some karate moves on it, with ‘Kung-Fu: High Impact’ (360)

Leading publisher Black Bean Games proudly announced today an exclusive deal with the uniquely talented game developer Virtual Air Guitar Company for the publication of Kung-Fu High Impact for Kinect for Xbox 360�. The title will be available worldwide in November 2011 and will be published by Black Bean Games across the PAL territories and …

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Don’t own a console, but still want to experience ‘Dead Island’? Tad weird, but not to worry. Novel version coming soon. (OTHER)

Bantam today announced it is publishing Dead Island, the official novelisation of Deep Silver’s game, written by British Fantasy Award winning author, Mark Morris. Due for simultaneous release with the video game, Dead Island offers a terrifying glimpse into the horrors thrust upon the four individuals who have unwittingly embarked upon the ultimate holiday from …

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Second headline sponsor confirmed for GAMEfest 2011

GAME, the UK’s leading games retailer and organisers of the UK’s newest consumer gaming show, is delighted to announce that PlayStation� has confirmed its status as headline sponsor for the inaugural GAMEfest. This sponsorship announcement sees PlayStation join Microsoft as headline sponsors – meaning that all three console manufacturers have now signed up to the …

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