Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Amazing new Hothead Games title to tease crowds at E3 2010!
E3, Los Angeles – June 16, 2010 – UTV Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a global publisher and developer of videogames, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Hothead Games to co-publish Swarm worldwide on all platforms via digital channels. Swarm will be unveiled via a short teaser trailer at E3 2010.
Swarm lets the player take control of 50 utterly fearless Swarmites and drive them through an intense, entertaining and often suicidal battle for a greater good. Run, bash, huddle, boost, stack, jump, push and throw your way through gauntlets of death and destruction in an attempt to collect valuable DNA and ensure that at least one Swarmite survives. With a unique combination of mass character control and fast action, the resulting brutal aftermath will make players want to play Swarm over and over again.
“UTV Ignition is excited to partner with Hothead Games on this fantastic title,” commented Nigel Fox, European Head of Publishing for UTV Ignition Entertainment. “Swarm is a brilliantly crafted, humorous and incredibly addictive title, of the high quality and creativity that is the cornerstone of our digital download strategy.”
“Swarm is very special to Hothead – it’s an idea we’ve nurtured for a while,” added Joel DeYoung, Director of Game Technology for Hothead Games. “We are excited to work with Ignition to make sure everyone hears about and ultimately gets a chance to play Swarm, Hothead’s next great game.”
Swarm is being developed by Hothead Games and will be available early 2011 across multiple platforms. To see the Swarm teaser trailer please visit the UTV Ignition booth at the E3 Expo 2010, booth number 4322 in the West Hall.
Author: E3Updates StaffPublished: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Rich Surround Sound Environment Delivered in All-in-one Speaker, Offering a Whole New PlayStation(R) Experience to the Living Room
TOKYO, June 15 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it will release a subwoofer built-in, all-in-one Surround Sound System for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system in fall 2010 in Japan, North America, Europe/PAL territories, and Asian countries/regions at a recommended retail price of 19,800 yen (including tax), US$199, and euro 199 respectively. Users will be able to enjoy immersive audio on the PlayStation®3 system, including upcoming games supporting PlayStation®Move motion controllers, Blu-ray movies, as well as stereoscopic 3D content by simply placing the speaker in front of the television and connecting it to the PS3 system with the optical digital cable.
The Surround Sound System utilizes cutting-edge technologies, including Sony’s S-Force PRO Front Surround Sound that generates rich realistic surround sound over one front speaker. Delivering a dynamic sound environment with audio virtually coming from all directions, the Surround Sound System will immerse users into a cinema-like experience in the living room, making them feel like they are actually in the game or movie itself. Bringing in SCE’s expertise in both entertainment and technology acquired from developing games, four sound fields of the speaker system have been designed with the help of SCE’s expert game sound designers, to optimize the cinematic experience of all forms of entertainment.
The Surround Sound System comes with two audio inputs − an optical audio input for connecting high-end entertainment systems including PS3, and an analog audio input for connecting portable devices like the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system to enjoy listening to music in the living room. The form factor of the system features a sleek and casual design that matches perfectly with the PS3 system, and delivers dynamic sound without the physical space required by a traditional home theater system.
Through the introduction of new peripherals, SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation.
| Product Outline
Surround Sound System for PlayStation®3 |
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| Product name | Surround Sound System | |
| Product code | CECH-ZVS1 | |
| Release date | Fall 2010 | |
| Recommended retail price | 19,800 yen (including tax), US$199, euro 199 | |
| Power Output and Total Harmonic Distortion:
(FTC) for the U.S. model |
L + R: With 6 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 200-20000 Hz ; rated 5 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. | |
| Amplifier section
U.S. models: Power Output (reference) |
L / R: 10 W (per channel at 6 ohms, 1 kHz)
Subwoofer: 15 W + 15 W (at 8 ohms, 100 Hz) |
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| Speakers | Front speaker unit:
Speaker system: Full range, Bass reflex, Speaker units: 50 mm × 90 mm (2 in × 3 5/8 in), Rated impedance: 6 ohms |
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| Subwoofer unit:
Speaker system: Subwoofer system, passive radiator type, Speaker units: 65 mm × 2 (subwoofer) 65 mm × 4 (passive radiator), Rated impedance: 8 ohms |
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| Inputs | Analog × 1
Digital (Optical) × 1 |
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| Supported formats | Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG-2 AAC, Linear PCM (2 ch)* | |
| Sound fields | DYNAMIC: This mode provides a wide range of tones with low/high frequencies and dynamic sounds.
STEREO: This mode is suitable for any sound quality, optimized for video games implementing 2 ch stereo sound. (Multiple channels are down-mixed.) VIVID: This mode provides a wide sound range and enhances the surround sound channels. STD (standard): This mode reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. |
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| Other effects/functions | NIGHT MODE: This function allows you to enjoy sound effects and hear the dialog clearly even at low volume levels.
DIALOG MODE: This function allows you to hear in-game speech and narration with greater clarity. Auto Standby (A.STBY): The surround sound system enters standby mode automatically when there is no audio output for 30 minutes. |
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| Power requirements | 18 V DC (2.6 A) (100 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz using the supplied AC power cord) | |
| Mass | Main unit: (approx.) 2.4 kg, AC adaptor: (approx.) 240 g | |
| Dimensions | Main unit: (approx.) 720 mm × 85 mm × 87 mm, AC adaptor: (approx.) 121 mm × 53 mm × 33 mm (w × h × d) | |
| Included | • Remote control × 1
• Optical digital cable (2.5 m) × 1 • AC adaptor × 1 • AC power cord × 1 |
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| * Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no more than 48 kHz. | ||
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POWER A Unveils Pro Line of Controllers Including the Pro Elite Wireless Controller
Los Angeles, CA. – June 15, 2010 (E3 EXPO, Booth #5312) – POWER A, the retail consumer products brand of Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc., (BDA), today announced the launch of its Pro Elite Wireless and Pro EX Controllers for PlayStation®3. Created with expert gamers in mind, the cutting-edge controllers are a must-have accessory for any PS3™ owner. POWER A will be showcasing the new controllers, along with introducing additional video game accessories, at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles from June 15-17.
While maintaining complete compatibility with the PS3™, the POWER A Pro Elite Wireless Controller was designed to allow greater comfort, control, and functionality for extended game play. The wireless controller features:
- Refined ergonomics for marathon gaming and competitions
- Motion compatibility working with SIXAXIS™ compatible games
- A soft touch finish and custom textured grips ensuring a comfortable, no-slip grasp for enhanced control
- Reverse analog sticks for increased precision
- Custom designed L2 and R2 buttons for greater accessibility
- Glowing buttons for use day or night
- Dual rumble motors
- Built-in rechargeable battery
The Pro Elite Wireless Controller will retail for $49.99 at all key retailers beginning in September 2010. The wired version of the controller, the Pro EX, will retail for $19.99.
“These controllers allow players to take their gaming to the next level,” said Eric Bensussen, president of POWER A and BDA. “We paid a tremendous amount of attention to the refined look and feel of the controllers, as well as the button configuration, creating maximum comfort and utility for serious gamers.”
About POWER A
POWER A creates reliable, high quality and innovative accessories that amplify consumers’ experiences with the world’s best technologies. This consumer products division of Seattle-based BDA, Inc. partners with some of the most popular consumer electronics companies in the world, including Nintendo of America Inc, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC, Microsoft® and Apple®. Committed to producing the safest products possible, POWER A carefully monitors product development and quality assurance to exceed the testing requirements of its licensors. POWER A products are available at major retailers in North America, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. To learn more about POWER A accessories, please visit www.PowerA.com. POWER A: Amplify Your Experience™.
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Global Music Icon Eminem Debuts New Track
Santa Monica, CA — June 15, 2010 — A cast of some of the most influential and popular recording artists performed at Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) special E3 preview event at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Monday night in celebration of the company’s highly anticipated games.
The heart pounding event began with world renowned mash-up master Z-Trip who started off the night and warmed up the crowd with his trademark sounds.
First up was an all-out celebration of DJ Hero® 2’s incredible line-up of world-class artists ensued, featuring live sets from all-star DJs and in-game playable characters, Grammy® winner and multi-platinum selling artist David Guetta, along with progressive house producer Deadmau5, part of dance music’s elite. Storming the stage with a high octane mini-set, global superstar Usher, complete with live band and dancers, brought down the house with a performance of his current #1 hit “OMG,” with a current audience reach of over 160 million, along with chart-topping singles “Caught Up” and “Yeah.”
The event brought skate acrobatics to life with a live Tony Hawk skate demo accompanied by Z-Trip who was once again at the head of the turntables. Hawk’s performance went BIG, with larger than life jumps, huge grabs and over-the-top tricks in the spirit of Tony Hawk™: SHRED, the next game in the venerable skating franchise.
A heart-pounding collaborative performance of Queen’s classic anthem, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” featured on Guitar Hero®: Warrior of Rock’s 93 track on-disc set list, was lead by artist Maynard James Keenan and over 200 of Los Angeles’s most awe-inspiring gospel singers accompanied by a 75-piece orchestra. To celebrate their incorporation into Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Jane’s Addiction played seminal hits “Mountain Song” and “Been Caught Stealing” and Soundgarden performed an orchestrated version of their classic hit “Black Hole Sun.”
The exciting line-up continued as Grammy Award winning recording artist, producer and musician Pharrell Williams and his band N.E.R.D. performed the upbeat dance jams “Hot-N-Fun” and “Lapdance” to celebrate Pharrell’s contribution to the soundtrack of True Crime®: Hong Kong. In addition, brand new recording artist and industry up-and-comer Rhea debuted “My Motorcycle,” which will be featured in the game with a sultry performance choreographed by JaQuel Knight.
Innovative and ground-breaking Grammy® Award winning performer EMINEM ignited the crowd as he closed the all-star event in celebration of the year’s most anticipated title Call of Duty®: Black Ops and was joined on stage by drumming legend Travis Barker. Eminem’s raw live performance of tracks included songs such as “Lose Yourself,” his newest hit single “Not Afraid” and the world premiere of “Won’t Back Down” from his upcoming album Recovery scheduled for release June 21st.