Published: Monday, June 14, 2010
Publisher Partners with The Estate of Michael Jackson for Ultimate Performance Experience
Los Angeles – June 14, 2010 – Today, Ubisoft® announced the development of an interactive performance-based video game, inspired by the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The game is family entertainment at its best and will provide an interactive experience that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. The upcoming game will include the most famous tracks from Michael Jackson’s extensive catalogue such as Beat It and Billie Jean, as well as an array of his awe-inspiring dance moves for players to learn and emulate within the game. Additionally, fans will be able to sing along and test their vocal skills while immersed in the performance.
Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and the most popular global icons of all time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. During his extraordinary career Jackson sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award’s Artist of the Century Award. His album “Thriller” is the world’s best-selling album of all time with more than 110 million copies sold.
“Michael always pushed every limit when it came to technology to give his fans unforgettable entertainment experiences, whether it involved his videos, his recordings or his concerts. Now, with this interactive product, we have the chance to bring Michael, the artist, into households around the world in a perfect match of Michael’s artistry and the family entertainment which he always highly valued. Kids, their parents, extended family members and friends will now have an opportunity to all come together and experience Michael’s music and dance in an innovative, exciting and fun way,” said John Branca, co-executor for The Estate of Michael Jackson.
Added Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor John McClain: “No artist can energize a dance floor in the spirit of fun like Michael Jackson. His God-given gifts for music and dance are something new generations of fans will appreciate even more. This game is a natural extension of what he would be doing today to raise his artistry to even greater heights for his fans of all generations. It is a game that the entire family can experience and enjoy together and this is something that would please Michael tremendously.”
“We’re delighted to have the opportunity to develop a game based on the songs and moves of one of the world’s most incredible performers of all time,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “We expect the game to bring Michael Jackson fans, families and friends together with the energetic song and dance of The King of Pop.”
The game will be available for KinectTM for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 system with PlayStation®Move support, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo’s Wii™ system and Nintendo DS™ handheld system, for holiday 2010.
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Cops and Racers + Hot Cars + Your Friends = Endless Competition
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – June 14, 2010 – Criterion reinvents Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit for the connected generation. Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the award-winning development team is making the latest installment in the renowned Need for Speed franchise. Inspired by the classic game of the same name, Criterion will reveal Need for Speed Hot Pursuit for the very first time today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Launching in November 2010, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit brings the franchise back to its roots with intense cops vs. racer chases. Criterion also ups the ante with the introduction of an all-new online network called Need for Speed Autolog where players compare racing stats and automatically get personalized gameplay recommendations from their friends– a feature that is poised to transform online racing for the connected generation.
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit players will experience the thrill of the chase and the rush of the escape as they play through full careers as both a cop and a racer – solo or connected. The high speed busts and heart-stopping getaways are all connected via Need for Speed Autolog. This network not only connects friends for epic head-to head pursuits and races, but also enables players to compare performances and stats, thereby setting the stage for the ultimate in social competition.
Craig Sullivan, Creative Director of the game said, “At Criterion, we’ve been playing Need for Speed since it was first introduced on 3DO. We are honored and excited by the opportunity to reinvent the franchise for today’s connected audience. Our goal has been to create cops vs. racers pursuits that are so fun, fast and exciting it really brings to life the adrenaline and intensity of the high speed cop pursuit experience with your friends”.
Developed by Criterion Games, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit will be available on November 16, 2010 in North America and on November 18 and 19, 2010 in Europe on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit will also be available on the Wii™ and is being developed by Exient.
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Author: E3Updates StaffPublished: Thursday, June 10, 2010
Games Feature EA’s Multiplatform Leadership with Something for Every Genre of Gamer
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 10, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the games it will present at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) June 15-17. This year’s lineup features multiplatform games in all genres, including heart-pumping racing and shooters for the hardcore player, action-packed sports games for the loyal sports fan and accessible mobile and casual games for the whole family.
This year’s media briefing will feature news and demonstrations from big EA titles such as Medal of Honor™, Need for Speed™, Dead Space™ 2, EA SPORTS Active™ 2 and The Sims™ 3 for console; all new properties EA SPORTS™ MMA and titles from EA Partners, Crytek and Epic. The briefing can be viewed live at www.ea.com/e3 at 2 PM PDT on Monday, June 14.
“This year, EA will go to E3 with a showcase of blockbuster titles – games that combine a great single-player experience with deep online features and support,” said EA’s COO John Schappert. “There is something for everyone from hardcore to casual players.”
Titles which will be previewed in EA’s booth (#1601) at the LACC include:
Bulletstorm™
Epic Games, People Can Fly and EA present Bulletstorm, a new original intellectual property from the teams behind the award-winning, multimillion-selling Gears of War, Unreal Tournament and Painkiller series of games. Bulletstorm delivers a blood symphony of incredible gunplay and carnage on a grand scale in this unique, action-packed, over-the-top first-person shooter. The Bulletstorm skillshot system rewards players that “kill with skill” by laying waste to enemies in the most imaginative methods possible. The more insane the skillshot, the more points players collect to upgrade and unlock weapons, which in turn allows them to execute even more inventive moves and exaggerated skillshots. This is creative mayhem at its best.
Platforms – Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, PC
Ship Date – 2011
ESRB – Rating Pending
Crysis® 2
From the award-winning independent developers at Crytek comes Crysis 2, the next explosive installment in the critically-acclaimed Crysis franchise. In Crysis 2, New York is under the attack of a frightening alien species that combines deadly weaponry and exceptional sensory abilities to present gamers with the most challenging opponents ever seen in a first person shooter. Surrounded by catastrophic devastation, players will need to harness and master the power of the Nanosuit, giving them a unique set of superhuman abilities, in order to become the ultimate weapon and save New York.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Ship Date – Holiday 2010
ESRB – Rating Pending
Dead Space 2
Visceral Games™ award-winning survival horror saga returns. The blood-curdling Necromorph invasion explodes in Dead Space 2, the terrifying sequel to the 2008 hit that sent players into deep space on a mission to save humanity. In this chapter, engineer Isaac Clark takes the action to the enemy, dominating an onslaught of gruesome monsters, beasts and undead creatures that challenge him physically, emotionally and psychologically. Armed with new advanced mining tools, Isaac takes on hundreds of disgusting enemies, makes valued new allies and explores an all-new space installation known as “The Sprawl”. All this as Isaac flirts with the possibility of falling into the abyss of his own dementia. The action and horror are more intense than ever as Isaac must do whatever it takes to save himself and defeat the relentless Necromorphs.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Ship Date – 2011
ESRB Rating – Rating Pending
EA SPORTS Active 2
EA SPORTS Active 2 is now in development with a new suite of fitness programs launching this fall, featuring an innovative Total Body Tracking wireless control system powered by motion sensors in leg and arm straps that will provide complete freedom of motion. Additionally, it will feature a heart rate monitor that provides constant on-screen monitoring, allowing users to capture intensity and optimize performance over time. Users will now also be able to track and share workout data on the new EA SPORTS Active 2 online hub. EA SPORTS Active 2 will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.
Platforms – Wii™, PlayStation 3,iPhone™ & iPod touch®
Street date – Fall, TBA
ESRB Rating – Rating pending
EA SPORTS MMA
EA SPORTS MMA brings the authenticity of the world’s most intense combat sport home like never before. Choose from the world’s top fighters or climb the ranks of the worldwide circuit with your created prodigy to become the ultimate mixed martial arts champion. Travel the globe and learn a multitude of fighting techniques and skills from masters in each discipline. Select from various weight classes, rule sets, and take on all challengers in multiple cage types or a ring. The challenge continues online with a robust offering that includes the ability to create custom fighters, prize fights, and more. Are you ready? Let’s get it on!
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iPhone & iPod touch
Street date – Late 2010
ESRB Rating – Rating pending
FIFA Soccer 11
FIFA Soccer 11 reinvents player authenticity – on and off the ball – for every position on the pitch. All-new Personality+ sees individual abilities reflected in game, allowing clear differentiation for every player. Real Madrid’s Kaka will deliver crisp, creative passes, Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta will utilize tighter turns and close control to dribble through defenses, Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney will hold off defenders and strike shots from distance with pace, and top-flight defenders like Giorgio Chiellini of Juventus will anticipate, predict and react to offensive players to win back possession. Building on the FIFA Soccer 10 gameplay that won 50 sports game of the year awards, FIFA Soccer 11 introduces new Pro Passing where pass accuracy is determined by a gamer’s ability on the control pad, and player skill, situation and urgency on the pitch. Visit http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa to share and connect with fans all over the world.
Platforms – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS™, PSP®, Mobile
Ship Date – Fall 2010
ESRB/PEGI – Rating Pending
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 The Videogame
With all the action taking place outside of Hogwarts for the first time, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 represents a shift in tone for the Harry Potter games. On the run with a horde of merciless enemies on your tail, you will find yourself in unknown territory, far from the safety of the school grounds, fighting for survival at every turn. You will need to muster your most powerful magic against relentless assaults from all sides. A new game engine built specifically to leverage the technology of HD consoles ensures high definition graphics and intense combat gameplay that will immerse you in the action like never before. There are no more lessons, no more training. This time the danger is real. It’s time to fight for your life!
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, PC, Mobile
Street date – Autumn 2010
ESRB Rating – Pending
HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3
Enjoy family fun with your favorite Hasbro game brands at the Family Game Night Theme Park! HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 3 features five new classic and remixed versions of THE GAME OF LIFE, CLUE, TWISTER, MOUSE TRAP and YAHTZEE HANDS DOWN. Spin the wheel of fate in THE GAME OF LIFE, find out “whodunit” in CLUE, tie yourself in knots with TWISTER, make trigger crazy chain reactions in MOUSE TRAP and try your hand at the YAHTZEE HANDS DOWN card game. Play with your own customized Xbox avatar or Wii Mii, and challenge family and friends in online multiplayer for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 while keeping track of your victories on online leaderboards.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii
Street date – October 2010
ESRB Rating – “E” for Everyone
iPadÔ
EA Mobile™ recently launched best-selling iPad titles will also be showcased at E3 in line at the EA booth. Players can experience a top-quality mobile gaming experience with BOGGLE, SCRABBLE, Tetris, Need for Speed SHIFT, Mirror’s Edge™ and Command & Conquer Red Alert™, all available for the iPad from the App Store or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
Platforms – iPad
Madden NFL 11
Madden NFL 11 redefines the way you experience the game of football. SIMPLER: From 350 plays down to 1, the all-new GameFlow system puts you in the helmet of an NFL quarterback to execute an authentic, situational game plan, one play at a time. QUICKER: With 60-minute game times reduced to as little as 30 minutes, spend more time on the field and less in the playbook. FULL games, HALF the time. DEEPER: Madden NFL 11 is feature-rich including an all-new online innovation, improved animations, more intuitive controls, and Madden NFL Ultimate Team…all to the play-by-play of the most exciting voice in sports, Gus Johnson. Madden NFL 11 is – SIMPLER. QUICKER. DEEPER than ever before.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP, iPhone/iPod touch
Street date – August 10, 2010
ESRB Rating – “E” for Everyone
Medal of Honor™
Medal of Honor is back with an all-new setting and a new hero. For the first time in the franchise’s 11-year history, Medal of Honor is leaving the WWII theatre and putting players in war-torn Afghanistan. EA has assembled a powerhouse team at EALA to develop the single-player campaign and is coupling their expertise with the multiplayer know-how at DICE. This fall, Medal of Honor will introduce players to the Tier 1 Operator: a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle. Inspired by real events, Medal of Honor reveals the mission of today’s most elite American soldier – his will, his mindset and his uncompromising professionalism.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Ship Date – October 12, 2010 (NA), October 15, 2010 (EU)
ESRB – Rating Pending
MONOPOLY Streets
Play the world’s family favorite game brand in a dynamic 3D world on next-gen consoles as you buy properties, auction with your friends, build hotels and create the ultimate MONOPOLY digital experience! To celebrate the 75th anniversary of everyone’s beloved and well-known family game, the world of MONOPOLY comes to life through a living, breathing city that you can build and own. It has everything fans love about the time-tested Hasbro game, presented as a fully animated street level tour through the eyes of MR. MONOPOLY. Players will be engaged in a head-to-head race to build the greatest city and accumulate the most wealth. Play against friends locally or online and see their Xbox® avatars or Mii™ populate the world! New features such as property auctions also add unique elements to the classic play. From the economical motels on Baltic Avenue to the luxurious Boardwalk suites, there is excitement around every turn of this re-imagined favorite.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS
Ship Date – October 2010
ESRB Rating – “E” for Everyone
MySims SkyHeroes™
Take to the sky to lead the resistance against Morcubus and his drone army and to stop his plans to take over the skyways! MySims SkyHeroes is an all new adventure that brings the thrill and high-speed action of flying to the creative, immersive world of MySims.Go from unknown pilot to celebrated hero as you defeat dangerous enemies in aerial dogfights, test your reflexes in fast-paced speed challenges, and take on massive enemy bosses that demand all your skill as a pilot to survive. As you progress, you build, customize and tune your aircraft to give you an edge in combat. Face Morcubus’ drones with an ally in split-screen cooperative gameplay, or take the game online to challenge your friends in fun, competitive 12-player high speed action.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS
Ship Date – September 28, 2010
ESRB Rating – E10+
NBA® ELITE 11
NBA ELITE 11 is the new moniker of the long running EA SPORTS NBA videogame franchise. NBA ELITE 11 will revolutionize the way basketball simulation games are played, with an all-new technology base, a new control scheme and a real-time physics system. Centered on delivering the ultimate control to users, NBA ELITE 11 will redefine what is expected in a basketball videogame.
Platforms – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Ship Date – October 2010
ESRB Rating – Rating Pending
NBA JAM
Boomshakalaka! It’s baaaaaaaaack… EA SPORTS NBA JAM revives the classic franchise with vintage NBA JAM gameplay, and all-new features that deliver a fresh new take on the game. Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, EA SPORTS NBA JAM mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation on the Wii.
Platforms – Wii
Ship Date – October 2010
ESRB Rating – Rating Pending
NCAA® Football 11
With remarkable presentation and gameplay improvements, along with an innovative online-based feature, NCAA Football 11 delivers the greatest product transformation in the history of the award-winning franchise. NCAA Football 11 will give players real college offenses that, for the first time ever, reflect the authentic style of all 120 NCAA FBS schools in-game. With striking presentation elements like team-specific pre-game run-outs and ESPN’s broadcast graphics package, NCAA Football 11 recreates the intensity of college football Saturdays, achieving all-new levels of quality in presentation and core gameplay by delivering an experience true to your school and providing 120 ways to win. NCAA Football also includes the new Dynasty Wire online feature. With Dynasty Wire, players create stories that recap their Dynasty game, complete with video and photo highlights, then share the news of the victorious triumph or devastating loss by publishing the story through social networking sites for the world to read.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Street Date – July 13, 2010
ESRB Rating – E for Everyone
NHL®11
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the franchise that captured 22 ‘Sports Game of the Year’ awards, over the past three years, has raised the bar yet again with NHL11. Powered by an all-new Real-Time Physics Engine, and introducing broken sticks, quick dekes and an all-new faceoff system, NHL 11 lets you create highlight reel moments as you experience the most authentic NHL action yet.
Platforms – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Ship Date – September 2010
ESRB Rating – Rating Pending
NHL®SLAPSHOT
EA SPORTS is bringing its first ever hockey game to the Wii with NHL SLAPSHOT. The game includes the revolutionary NHL SLAPSHOT Hockey Stick, a plastic hockey stick that allows you to insert the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ in and use the device as a hockey stick control, to offer the most accessible and intuitive hockey controls on the Wii.
Platforms – Wii
Ship Date – September 2010
ESRB Rating – Rating Pending
RISK: Factions
Developed by Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers studio Stainless Games and featuring cinematics from veteran animation studio Power House Animation, this new take on Hasbro’s globally popular game of strategy will offer innovative ways of experiencing the timeless turn-based board game in both objective-based and world conquest modes when it hits Xbox LIVE® Arcade on June 23rd for 800MSP. Players will be able to engage as one of five playable factions, each with different strengths, as they wage war on new maps with dynamic terrain in their quest for missile silos in order to strategically dominate the game. RISK: Factions features outlandish factions, a unique art style, new gameplay twists and off-beat humor that promises to challenge and captivate both new and seasoned RISK fans on their quest for world domination.
Platforms –Xbox LIVE Arcade
Launch Date – June 23, 2010
ESRB Rating – E 10+
The Sims 3 for console and handheld
Create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires…or not, and control their lives within a living neighborhood in The Sims 3 for console and handheld this fall. All-new features make it easier than ever to play with life as players can unlock the ultimate “Karma Powers” for instant control and unleash them on their Sims. With Karma Powers, players can help their Sim “get lucky,” bless them with “instant beauty” or be deviant and curse them with an “epic fail.” Exclusive to the Wii version, players will be able to enjoy an all-new beach town with unique residents, traits, careers and lifetime wishes. Never before seen on Nintendo DS, players can use the stylus to build their Sims’ homes, craft their Sims’ including facial features, hair styles and clothing, and dictate personalities in the most robust Create a Sim yet for a handheld game.
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS
Ship Date – October 26, 2010
ESRB – Pending
The Sims 3 Ambitions
Sims can now experience some of the most exciting and varied jobs ever in The Sims 3 Ambitions. For the first time, be in charge of how your Sims’ career progresses and get to decide if they will work for good or evil, pursue creative endeavors or technical affairs, climb to the top quickly or be a slacker. Put out raging infernos as a firefighter, hunt down vengeful spirits as the ghost hunter, invent brilliant and potentially destructive gadgets as an inventor, craft glorious masterpieces as a sculptor, and solve riveting cases by any means necessary as an investigator with dozens of cases to solve and numerous clues to find. Change the look and feel of your Sims’ town and the residents by becoming an architect or stylist.
Platforms – PC, Mac®, Mobile
Ship Date – June 1, 2010
ESRB – T for Teen
Spare Parts
In this new online action adventure from EA Bright Light, players join courageous robots Mar-T and Chip as they find themselves dumped with the trash on a strange planet. Working together in co-op mode, the mechanical duo must find a way to repair their ship and escape the planet before nefarious Lord Krung can dispatch his henchmen to destroy them. Mar-T and Chip will need to collect upgradable action parts to unlock new abilities that will aid them as they battle countless enemies including the evil Krofax, hostile spider monkeys and even a Super Huge Mega Laser! Can our heroes rescue their other stranded robotic friends and unearth all of the spare parts they need to make their escape?
Platforms – Xbox LIVE Arcade / PlayStation Network
Launch Date – Winter 2010
ESRB Rating – Pending
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 11
Lead your team to glory in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11! Fight for honor, fight for country in the all-new Ryder Cup Challenge on The Celtic Manor Resort in Wales in 2010, which is the course of this year’s Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup brings together the best American and European golfers in a team competition format, and the cover of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 is a direct reflection of the tournament – as Tiger Woods denotes the U.S. team and Rory McIlroy represents the Europeans. In addition to The Ryder Cup, gamers will be able to create their own team and take on others in Online Team Play – up to 12 versus 12. In addition, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 will be supporting the all-new PlayStation Move controller for an authentic golf swing experience. So swing away and hit the links!
Platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, iPhone
Street date – June 8, 2010 (NA), July 2, 2010 (WW)
ESRB Rating – “E” for Everyone
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Visit the Konami Booth at 2423 in the South Hall Wednesday the 16th at 4pm for a live performance by Hip Hop’s most notable duo
WHO:
Method Man and Redman, the undisputed tag team champions of rap
WHAT:
In anticipation of the October 5th release of Def Jam Rapstar for the Xbox 360,™ PS3™ and Wii™, Method Man and Redman will perform their hits live, from “How High” to “Da Rockwilder”, featured in Def Jam Rapstar, for E3-goers on the Def Jam Rapstar stage located in the Konami booth @ E3.
“Rapstar is hottest thing coming right now so you know we had to be a part of it,” stated Method Man. “We only associate ourselves with that heat, nothing else.”
In addition to Method Man and Redman, DJ to the stars, Clinton Sparks, will be spinning the hottest songs all day on the on the Def Jam Rapstar stage Wednesday.
WHERE:
Def Jam Rapstar stage located in the Konami Booth (2423 South Hall)
WHEN:
June 16th, 4pm – Method Man and Redman performance
June 16th, All Day – DJ Clinton Sparks
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2010
From Fantastical Worlds and Magical Kingdoms to Seedy Underbellies and a Cyber Renaissance, the Company Delivers the Widest Variety of Games in its History
LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2010) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today its expansive lineup of games for the 2010 E3 Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from June 15-17. Continuing to diversify its global offerings to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, Square Enix will be showcasing the widest range of games in company history.
Headlining this year’s booth will be four of the hottest franchises in the industry from both the SQUARE ENIX and EIDOS® brands. Under SQUARE ENIX, the company delivers the highly anticipated MMORPG experience FINAL FANTASY® XIV, the next installment in the iconic franchise that has sold more than 97 million units worldwide. For handheld platforms are The 3rd Birthday™ and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, a prequel that will unlock the secrets to the beloved franchise, as well as KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded and FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™ for Nintendo DS™, a charming new adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and IV remakes. Under the EIDOS brand will be IO Interactive’s KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS™, reuniting gaming’s most notorious criminals in a raw shooter that introduces a new visual experience inspired by documentary film. Additionally, the year’s biggest surprise announcement, DEUS EX®: HUMAN REVOLUTION™, the long-awaited next installment, will be showcased for attendees anxious to get a first look at the newly imagined Cyber Renaissance world that will revolutionize the gaming experience – just as the original DEUS EX did a decade ago.
Among the games the company is highlighting at the show, downloadable titles such as LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT™ for PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and The Tales of Bearsworth Manor™: Puzzling Pages™ and The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts™ for WiiWare™ continue the pedigree of great franchises in gaming, all while staying true to the Square Enix heritage of providing the best and most immersive experiences in interactive entertainment. The booth will also feature Square Enix’s partnerships with North American developers, including FRONT MISSION EVOLVED™, being developed by Double Helix Games™, and DUNGEON SIEGE® 3, being developed by Obsidian Entertainment™ Inc.
“At this year’s E3, Square Enix is proud to showcase its extensive and diverse range of games for everyone, everywhere,” said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. “With our global network of studios and partnerships with developers around the world, the lineup proves that we are uniquely positioned to lead the interactive entertainment industry with a broad portfolio of market leading franchises, including properties under both SQUARE ENIX and EIDOS.”
To experience the latest offerings from Square Enix first hand, visit booth 1647 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
For the latest information on Square Enix at E3, please visit
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
E3 2010 Lineup
The 3rd Birthday
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PSP system
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: TBD
Hideous creatures descend on Manhattan. Ground reports from the squad tasked with containing the pandemonium refer to these life forms as the Twisted. An investigatory team known as the CTI is formed within the year.
The Overdive system emerges as a means of opposition, but only one viable candidate exists –Aya Brea. A gift as she awakens from a lost past on this, the occasion of her third birth.
For more information on The 3rd Birthday, please visit the Square Enix E3 site at:
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION
Developer: Eidos Montreal
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/ Windows® PC
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: 2011
To save his life, the fundamental choice of whether or not to become augmented with cybernetics has been removed from Adam Jensen’s life. Driven by the conviction of never having a choice taken from him again and using his newfound power, his need for answers will unravel the truth behind a conspiracy rooted in the foundation of the world around him as it incites a new revolution.
The official website can be found at http://www.deusex3.com.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: RPG
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: TBD
Torn asunder, the delicate balance of power between the kingdom of Ehb’s powerful factions has fallen apart. As one of the few remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the land, the 10th Legion, it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion and stop Ehb from falling into darkness. Joined by a group of unique companions, you will travel through the striking land of Ehb, defeating all manner of villains and beasts through a combination of heroic abilities, screen shaking magic and pure cunning.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3 seamlessly blends intuitive action gameplay, a robust RPG system featuring a large selection of abilities, an extensive multiplayer component and the depth of story Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment are known for creating.
For more information on DUNGEON SIEGE 3, please visit the Square Enix E3 site at:
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
FINAL FANTASY XIV
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Windows PC
Genre: MMORPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: 2010
Take up arms with adventurers from around the globe and embark on an epic journey within the unforgettable realm of Eorzea – the stage for a revolutionary new MMORPG designed to fit the lifestyles of players everywhere, from casual users to the most hardcore gamers.
The official website can be found at http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com.
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Ship Date: October 5, 2010
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a beautifully rendered original adventure brought to you by the acclaimed creators of FINAL FANTASY III and IV on Nintendo DS. Master all-new combat and game systems and immerse yourself in a charming storybook setting as you take on the roles of Brandt, Jusqua, Yunita and Aire. Though at first they don’t always see eye to eye, these four Heroes of Light will embark on a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings that will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world…
The official website can be found at http://www.ff4heroes.com/.
FRONT MISSION EVOLVED
Developer: Double Helix Games
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: Third-Person Shooter
ESRB: T (Teen)
Ship Date: September 14, 2010
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The tension between two global superpowers – the O.C.U. and the U.C.S. – has coalesced into a cold war. Each watches the other in taut vigilance. Towering far above the Earth’s surface, colossal structures called orbital elevators grant both parties unblinking, planet-wide surveillance. Under these simmering conditions, a new enemy emerges to ignite the flames of war and watch as the world burns.
The official website can be found at http://www.frontmissionevolved.com.
KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: Action
ESRB: M (Mature)
Ship Date: August 24, 2010
Experience 48 hours of hell with two of gaming’s most notorious criminals. In KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, Kane and Lynch face the consequences when a simple job gone wrong sets off a desperate and frantic struggle to escape the entire Shanghai underworld. Ground-breaking art direction, relentless action gameplay, and innovative multiplayer redefine the action shooter experience, and position this product as the stand-out shooter of 2010.
The official website can be found at http://www.kaneandlynch.com.
KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PSP system
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Street Date: September 7, 2010
Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds’ safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters. Three youths – Terra, Ventus and Aqua – have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery. But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own – just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing. Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khbbs.
KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd./h.a.n.d. Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: TBD
Sora’s journey in KINGDOM HEARTS II has drawn to a close, and now a new tale is set to begin.
Jiminy Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn’t write it – so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and delve into its deepest secrets. Inside this “datascape” dwells a second Sora who is about to embark on a grand adventure of his very own.
For more information on KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded, please visit the Square Enix E3 site at:
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
Downloadable Titles
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc
Platforms: PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 system /Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360/ /Windows PC via STEAM®
Genre: Action/Adventure
ESRB: T (Teen)
Release Date: Summer 2010
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand extension incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT allows players to experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines new gameplay features such as character progression, fun fast-paced combat, and elements of cooperation and competition. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT will be available to download this summer.
The official website can be found at http://www.laracroftandtheguardianoflight.com/.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii
Service: WiiWare
Genre: Action Puzzle
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Release: June 21, 2010
Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii Remote™ to throw animated paper bears into the pages of an unusual picture book. The battle-oriented Chaotic Conflicts will be releasing simultaneously with Puzzling Pages – a parallel game with its own unique tale and stages. Complete both games to uncover an even deeper mystery…
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bearsworth/.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii
Service: WiiWare
Genre: Action Puzzle
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Release: June 21, 2010
A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated paper bears into the picture book’s unusual pages. Delve into the unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the mansion.
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bearsworth/.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group’s internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito® in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com.
Author: E3Updates StaffPublished:
Puzzle Quest™ 2, Kidz Bop® Dance Party! The Video Game,
Despicable Me™: The Game™, Ben 10 Ultimate Alien™: Cosmic Destruction,
and Family Party: Fitness Fun™ to be Shown in D3Publisher’s Casual and Family-Friendly E3 2010 Lineup
LOS ANGELES – June 9, 2010 – D3Publisher, a videogame publisher for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, will be showcasing its upcoming roster of titles during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), taking place June 15-17, 2010.
The D3Publisher booth will be located in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, Booth #835 and will feature a wide variety of games for players of all ages and skill levels. The full list of games being shown is included below:
- Puzzle Quest ™ 2 – This brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-RPG experience, features a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy.
- Kidz Bop® Dance Party! The Video Game – Players create the ultimate dance party in their living rooms as they move and groove to 24 chart-topping KIDZ BOP hits ‘sung by kids for kids’ such as “Paparazzi,” “Party in the USA,” and “Thriller,” appealing to family members of all ages.
- Despicable Me™: The Game– Based on Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s 3-D CGI feature film, Despicable Me™: The Game offers a unique blend of action and puzzle solving that combines the fun of commanding an army of mischievous, little yellow minions and using an arsenal of despicable weapons, gadgets, and vehicles that will entertain players of all ages.
- Ben 10 Ultimate Alien™: Cosmic Destruction – Based on Cartoon Network’s all-new television series, this interactive game from D3Publisher will allow players to wield the power of the all-new Ultimatrix, the strongest Omnitrix to date, to transform Ben into more powerful, hyper-evolved alien forms and experience impressive battles as the most ultimate aliens for the first time in never before seen places.
- Family Party: Fitness Fun™ – The fourth entry in the Family Party series, this title gives players the chance to get up and get active with up to four players. Offering a wide variety of minigames, and including the use of the Wii™ Balance Board™ for the first time, Family Party: Fitness Fun offers great activities at a reasonable price.
For more information about any of these titles, please visit www.d3publisher.us.
Author: E3Updates StaffPublished:
Exciting shooters, intense third-person action, authentic sports games and family friendly fare show the versatility of 2K’s biggest E3 showing ever
New York, NY – June 9, 2010 - 2K announced today its star-studded E3 2010 lineup that includes premier high-quality games for gamers of all tastes and ages. The full scope of 2K’s experience will be on display in the South Hall at Booth 2823, as the sequels to some of gaming’s biggest franchises will make an appearance alongside the debut of new and exciting additions to their portfolio, creating 2K’s biggest E3 showing ever.
“By delivering only the hot list-dominating games that we want to play, 2K will take on E3 2010 with its strongest lineup to date across all of its divisions,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “The benefit of our strategic approach to this year’s roster of delivering fewer, bigger titles — featuring games like Mafia® II, NBA® 2K11 and New Carnival Games® — is that we can focus on delivering the most engaging and entertaining experiences for today’s broadening gaming audience. From core to casual, 2K will have something for every gamer this holiday season.”
In the past five years, 2K has become one of the gaming industry’s premier publishers, creating titles that are both critically and commercially successful. By developing a mantra that emphasizes quality over quantity, 2K has published a number of multi-million unit selling franchises in a short amount of time for a wide variety of platforms including BioShock®, BorderlandsTM, Carnival Games, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, NBA® 2K, NHL® 2K, Major League Baseball® 2K and more. This year’s E3 lineup personifies the very essence of the 2K DNA of creating prestigious and meaningful titles that continue to innovate in unique and exciting ways.
The 2K booth will be home to eagerly anticipated titles from 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. In addition, the 2K booth will be hosting photo-ops with six of Playboy magazine’s most popular Playmates appearances, further enhancing the partnership with Mafia II that features more than 50 of Playboy magazine’s vintage covers and Centerfolds as part of a unique in-game integration. Two Playmates will be present at the booth each day for the full three days as part of the Mafia II Photobooth Experience. Show goers can dress up in period clothing and pose with props and upload their photos to their favorite photo sharing and networking sites. Playboy.com’s 2008 Cyber Girl of the Year and Gamer Next Door Jo Garcia will also be available for autographs at 2K’s booth during select hours and dates. Furthermore, the 2K booth will debut the official Mafia II consumer demo for hands-on play for all E3 attendees, prior to its release later this summer. For more information on the Playmates and 2K’s booth activities, please visit: www.mafia2game.com/e3.
2K Games
- Mafia® II (August 24, 2010) – A beautifully crafted look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia where clothing, cars, music and advertising are meticulously created to replicate an American city in the ‘40s and ‘50s. Cinematic storytelling and intense gunplay combine to deliver the action crime game for this generation.
- Sid Meier’s Civilization® V (Fall 2010) - The flagship of the award-winning Civilization series returns, introducing an all-new gameplay engine, new combat tactics, ultra-realistic game world and extensive community and multiplayer features.
- Spec Ops®: The LineTM (2011) – A provocative, military shooter that challenges players’ own morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable depravity where brutal life-or-death choices take them on a journey into the heart of darkness.
- XCOM® (2011) - An intense and gripping experience driven by the fear and tension that result from mankind’s struggle to survive against a faceless enemy that is violently probing and plotting its way into their world.
2K Sports
- NBA® 2K11 (Fall 2010) – It’s the #1 selling and rated NBA series that everyone is playing – from the most elite NBA athletes and superstars to the local court gym rats. NBA 2K10 delivered on its promise to TAKE OVER, and NBA 2K11 will build on that momentum by dialing up all of its features – gameplay, AI, presentation, visuals, audio, online and more – to deliver what’s expected to be the best basketball video game experience EVER.
- NHL® 2K11 (Fall 2010) - Taking video game hockey to a new level, Wii MotionPlusTM brings revolutionary stick control to your Wii RemoteTM with the ability to execute real-time (one-to-one) dekes, puck juggling, shooting and defensive maneuvers.
2K Play
- New Carnival Games® (Fall 2010) – And we do mean New! The family fun of the original multi-million unit seller soars to new heights with all-new games, attractions and prizes. There’s multiplayer action for every game and a franchise first: compatibility with Wii MotionPlusTM.
- Nickelodeon Fit (November 2010) – The first fitness game designed specifically for children featuring Nickelodeon’s favorite characters. It’s exercise fun with Dora, Diego, Kai-lan and The Backyardigans - with a youthful emphasis on heart health, cardio, strength building and endurance.
Published: Friday, June 4, 2010
ROSEMEAD, CA (June 2010) – E3 2010 is going to be even more groovy with Hyperkin’s launch of the DDRGame branded Tough Non-Slip Dance Platform, the industry’s first dance pad that features intelligent groove-texture arrows and is designed with an extremely durable, curl-resistant material. And with the built-in 4 in 1 multi-platform connecter, the Tough Non-Slip Dance Platform is compatible with PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo Wii, PC/Mac, as well as PlayStation 3 using an optional adapter. The new dance pad will be on display at Booth 523 South Hall.
The Tough Non-Slip Dance Platform features a high graded EVA dancing surface that significantly reduces tearing on the dance mat, and the tough dancing surface is curl-resistant so that the dance pad will not curl upwards over an extended period time. Its non-slip bottom is made with a specially designed microfiber material that prevents the platform from moving around on carpet or hardwood floors.
Built with durability, comfort and performance in mind, the Tough Non-Slip Dance Platform represents a new series of dance platforms that will transform the way gamers play Dance Dance Revolution. The Tough Non-Slip Dance Platform is the first dance platform that features intelligent groove-texture arrows on the dance surface. The strategically crafted and placed groove textures allow you to differentiate your steps on the dance surface and provide players with a greater sense of awareness and coordination. In addition, stepping on the groove textures soothe your sore and tired feet. No, seriously.
“Whether you are a complete novice or a DDR expert, the Tough Non-Slip Dance Platform sets the bar for comfort, durability and performance,” stated Steven Mar, Hyperkin’s Marketing Director. “This is the toughest dance pad design anywhere, and we’re very excited to see the reactions at E3.”
Product Highlights:
- High grade EVA dancing surface significantly reduces surface tearing
- Curl-resistant dance surface prevents dance mat edges from curling upwards
- Foldable pad for easy travel and storage
- Microfiber non-slip material prevents mat from sliding on carpet or hardwood floor
- Intelligent groove-texture arrows allow players to differentiate steps on the dance surface
- Groove-texture arrows give players a greater sense of awareness and coordination
- Groove-texture arrows soothe sore and tired feet
- Multi-platform 4-in-1 connector – compatible with Playstation, Playstation 2, Xbox, PC/Mac and Nintendo Wii (not compatible with Xbox 360)
- SRP: $69.99
- Available for Testing at Booth 523 South Hall
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Get Behind-The-Scenes with Konami’s 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Online Experience
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today launched its 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) website http://www.konami.com/e3.
The site will bring the excitement of Konami’s 2010 E3 experience to fans across the globe by providing them a rare opportunity to become “honorary press members” and watch an online stream of Konami’s 2010 E3 press conference, an event normally closed to the general public.
The site will also provide fans with a daily destination for the latest Konami E3 news, exclusive content, community-driven Konami character mashups, daily game giveaways, best blog contest, and more.
For more information on Konami’s 2010 E3 Website, please visit: http://www.konami.com/e3.