Archive for August, 2009



17
Aug
09

EA: Spore Hero & Spore Hero Arena [Wii/NDS] – Oct.06.2009

Spore Franchise Leaps Onto Nintendo Platforms This October

- Create, Fight and Explore Spore-Style for the First Time on the Wii -

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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug 17, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Get ready for heroic battles, vibrant worlds and boundless creativity! Maxis(TM),an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today announced that Spore(TM) Hero and Spore(TM) Hero Arena will be available at North American retailers on Oct. 6 2009 and internationally on Oct. 9, 2009. Built from the ground up exclusively for the Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) platforms, Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena introduce a new level of action-packed adventure and combat to the critically acclaimed Spore franchise.

“Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena give Spore and Nintendo fans a new, dynamic and engaging way to interact with their customized creature heroes,” said Lucy Bradshaw, VP and General Manager at Maxis. “Players’ heroes take center stage as both games, distinctly tailor-made for its Nintendo platform, infuse creativity, combat and adventure to create a unique gameplay experience on the Wii and Nintendo DS.”
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16
Aug
09

RedBox: Renting games (in Reno, NV) | Alquilando juegos (en Reno, NV)

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Redbox is already one of the main competitors Blockbuster has when it comes to renting videos. People can find Redbox kiosks at Walmart stores. You must have already seen some of them, with a nice selection of movies. It can us save a trip to Blockbusters if you only want movies, and don’t really want to get a game. But lots of people do play games nowadays. Redbox knows that and it is currently offering game rentals to its customers in Reno, NV. Gamers in that city are fortunate enough to be the first ones to be able to rent games for $2 a day. Its game selection may be that great yet, which means you still have to go back to your movie/game rental store to find the game you really want. However, one day cannot be enough to play and enjoy most modern games. It seems to be a good offer for people who like to play simple, casual games, but not for others. It can also help customers make up their minds if a game is worth buying or not. But, is it worth renting a game at $2 per day? There may be better offers than this one.

Source: Redbox debuts $2 video game rentals, pretty lean on titles thus far [http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/16/redbox-debuts-2-video-game-rentals-pretty-lean-on-titles-thus/].

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Redbox ya es uno de los principales competidores que tiene Blockbuster cuando se trata de alquilar vídeos. La gente puede encontrar quioscos Redbox en las tiendas Walmart. Ustedes deben haber visto ya algunas de ellas, con una buena selección de películas. Nos puede ahorrar un viaje a Blockbusters si sólo desean películas, y en realidad no quieren conseguir un juego. Pero muchas personas juegan videojuegos hoy en día. Redbox sabe eso y actualmente ofrece alquileres de juegos a sus clientes en Reno, NV. Los jugadores en esa ciudad tienen la suerte de ser los primeros en ser capaz de alquilar juegos a 2 dólares por día. Su selección de juegos que puede ser aún mucho, lo que significa que todavía ustedes tienen que volver a latienda de alquiler de pelíuclas y juegos para encontrar el juego que realmente desean. Sin embargo, un día no puede ser suficiente para jugar varios juegos modernos. Parece ser una buena oferta para las personas que les gusta jugar juegos simples y casuales, pero no para otros. También puede ayudar a los clientes a decidir si vale la pena comprar un juego o no. Pero, ¿merece la pena alquilar un juego a 2 dólares por día? Pueden haber mejores ofertas que esta.

Fuente: Redbox debuts $2 video game rentals, pretty lean on titles thus far [http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/16/redbox-debuts-2-video-game-rentals-pretty-lean-on-titles-thus/].

15
Aug
09

EA Sports MMA: Randy Couture & Jay Hieron

Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Famer Randy Couture Bolsters EA SPORTS MMA Roster

Jay Hieron Also Joins Hard-Hitting Fighter Roster

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Randy Couture, one of the most popular fighters in MMA history, will co-headline EA SPORTS™ MMA alongside recently announced, Fedor Emelianenko.

“I have been a part of MMA for over 10 years and I am excited about the global visibility that a game like EA SPORTS MMA will bring to the sport,” said Randy Couture. “Like my fighting career, I look forward to taking on all comers in EA SPORTS MMA.”

Randy Couture, a 6’1”, 220 pound heavyweight, who currently holds a 16-9 record and is a five-time MMA champion. Couture, a living legend in the MMA world, utilizes his wrestling expertise to take down and control opponents before finishing them off with ground and pound strikes. Couture is scheduled to fight at the end of this month against former Pride World Heavyweight Champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. In addition, this is not Couture’s first foray into the world of video games, as he was featured in EA’s Command & Conquer™: Red Alert™ 3 as Commander Warren Fuller.
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15
Aug
09

“Stop Playing Homework and Do Your Video Games” | “Deja de jugar con tu tarea y haz tus videojuegos”

Players are always impressed by the way others show their passion about games. This is one of those in which a group of people demonstrate its music abilities. If you are fans of Tetris, The Legend of Zelda, and other classic games, this video is for you.

Los jugadores siempre están impresionados por la forma en que otros muestran su pasión por los juegos. Este es uno de aquellos en los que un grupo de personas demuestran sus capacidades musicales. Si son aficionados de Tetris, La Leyenda de Zelda y de otros juegos clásicos, este video es para ustedes.

14
Aug
09

Batman Arkham Asylum: Gadgets Trailer

14
Aug
09

EA: C&C Red Alert 3 – Commander’s Challenge [PSN/XBL]

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge Marches Onto Consoles This Fall

EA Los Angeles Brings Fifty Unique Challenges to PSN and Xbox Live for Under $10

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comrades, the Red Alert 3 battle rages on! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 Commander’s Challenge, a new console gaming experience for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network from the storied Command & Conquer franchise. The new game will challenge players to take on the world’s toughest commanders and conquer the globe in 50 unique challenges when it is released this fall. Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Commander’s Challenge delivers trademark fast and action-packed C&C gameplay, tongue-in-cheek live-action cinematics, new units and a new game mode for just 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and $9.99 at the PlayStation Store.

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge launches players into action-packed scenarios while going head-to-head against ruthless commanders who will stop at nothing to crush your army,” said Wes Eckhart, Producer of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge at EA Los Angeles. “Commander’s Challenge delivers the ultimate RTS gameplay experience console players have been craving. Delivering over thirty hours of RTS entertainment, it is an incredible value at less than $10.”
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13
Aug
09

EA Montreal: Army of two: The 40th Day – 01.08.2010

EA Montreal Announces ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY Will Hit Retail Stores in January 2010

Exclusive Access to All-New Multi-Player Mode ‘Extraction’ Available with Pre-Order

MONTREAL, Aug 13, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Start off 2010 with a bang! EA Montreal, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced ARMY OF TWO(TM): THE 40th DAY will ship on January 12, 2010 in North America and January 8, 2010 in Europe. The sequel to the 2008 multi-platinum co-op shooter sees the return of the ultimate two-man private military team, Salem and Rios. Trapped in the middle of Shanghai as it falls under attack, the two must work as a team to survive relentless enemy assaults and escape the city collapsing around them. Gamers who pre-order* ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY now will have exclusive access to the game’s all-new explosive multi-player mode, ‘Extraction,’ at launch. This mode will be unlocked for all other players one month after the game ships.

ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY features a more robust and redesigned multiplayer experience with four unique multiplayer modes including ‘Extraction’. ‘Extraction’ pits a team of four players against a series of unique enemy waves as they move from point to point in the ruined city. Players must strategize as a unified team to combat the different forces of the 40th Day Initiative while trying to get out alive.
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12
Aug
09

EA: Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss [PC] – Beta & Release Date

EA Readies for Gargoyle Invasion and Announces Release Date for Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss

Players Prepare to Descend into the Abyss on September 8, 2009

FAIRFAX, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mythic Entertainment™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today announced Ultima Online™: Stygian Abyss™, the 8th expansion to one of the longest-running MMORPGs in the genre’s history, will be released on September 8, 2009.

Available via digital download only, Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss revolves around the introduction of the playable Gargoyle race. Players will also find expansive new areas to explore, including Ter Mur, the Gargoyle homeland, and the Stygian Abyss – the largest dungeon area ever introduced to Ultima Online. This sprawling dungeon will contain new boss monsters of unparalleled difficulty, including the Medusa, Primeval Lich and the Stygian Dragon, as well as Player vs. Player zones where adventurers will be turned against one another.

Current subscribers can also take part in the Stygian Abyss Open Beta from Friday, August 14th – Sunday, August 23rd by logging on the Retribution server on the server selection screen.

“As the 12th anniversary of the storied Ultima Online franchise approaches this fall, we could not be more excited to launch UO’s 8th expansion, Stygian Abyss,” said Jeff Hickman, Executive Producer for Mythic Entertainment. “On September 8th UO players past and present will be able to experience all new content, including the new Gargoyle race and one of the largest dungeons in UO history.”
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12
Aug
09

Dragon Age: Origins – Collector’s Edition

BioWare Unveils Dragon Age: Origins Collector’s Edition and Pre-Order Program

Dragon Age: Origins Fans Sign Up for Free Downloadable Content, Unique Pre-order Packages and Exclusive Mass Effect 2 Content

EDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the Dragon Age: Origins Collector’s Edition and pre-order incentive program*. The Collector’s Edition is a premium package available in limited quantities featuring exclusive Dragon Age: Origins collectibles including a unique steel case, a cloth map of the world of Dragon Age, a Making-of documentary DVD, a digital version of the Dragon Age: Origins soundtrack, game trailers, wallpapers, strategy tips and a concept art video, plus three exclusive downloadable items that will provide special advantages to the player.

The Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order today at www.eastore.ea.com for an MSRP of $74.99 (console) and $64.99 (PC) in North America.

As an added bonus, Dragon Age: Origins (both original and Collector’s Edition) includes two special pieces of downloadable content: The Stone Prisoner, as well as a suit of Dragon Age themed armor that can be used in Dragon Age: Origins as well as in the upcoming BioWare Shooter RPG, Mass Effect 2 on all available platforms.

With The Stone Prisoner download pack, players will have access to Shale, the mighty stone golem who can become one of the most powerful party members in the game, and comes with its own personal back-story and unique quests for the player to discover. The Stone Prisoner will also include new environments, items and hours of additional gameplay, further deepening the epic Dragon Age experience. The Stone Prisoner is available to original purchasers of new copies of Dragon Age: Origins at no additional cost. The Stone Prisoner can also be purchased separately for $15.
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11
Aug
09

Madden NFL @ ESPN Monday Night Football

From/De: EA Soprts

EA Sports Goes to the Airwaves for the Launch of Madden NFL 10

Madden NFL 10 Ties to Preseason Super Bowl XLIII Rematch on ESPN August 13; NFL Legends and Celebrities Compete in Pro-Am Flag Football Game

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Just hours prior to the highly anticipated launch of Madden NFL 10, Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) and the 21st edition of the franchise will be woven into ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” programming on August 13, which will feature a rematch of Super Bowl XLIII between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals at 8 p.m. ET. The preseason matchup game features the teams of Madden NFL 10 cover athletes Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu in their first meeting since Super Bowl XLIII.

“The launch of Madden NFL is an event that our fans look forward to throughout the year,” said Nathan Stewart, marketing director for EA SPORTS™. “With our ever-expanding audience, we wanted a launch for Madden NFL 10 that would not only show the depth of our connection with NFL football, but also reach our fans in all corners of the country. It’s going to be a full week of excitement the likes of which only Madden NFL can create, culminating when the game goes on sale at midnight on August 14.”

Madden NFL 10 on ESPN “Monday Night Football”

On August 13, EA SPORTS Madden NFL 10 will take a prominent position across ESPN media, including extensions on-air, online, on mobile and in social media applications. The date was chosen not only because it is one day before Madden NFL 10 hits stores, but because it coincides with the return of “Monday Night Football” to ESPN. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 10 will tie into the special Thursday night pre-season kick off of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” with Madden NFL 10 footage, advertising spots and other Madden NFL 10 content throughout the broadcast.
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