Archive for October, 2009



18
Oct
09

M Bison = Mario Bison ?!?!?! Mamma mia!

Mario and M Bison switch hats

English | Español

We haven’t seen Nintendo and Capcom characters in the same game. It hasn’t happened yet (unless it’s on some Flash games). Though when Solid Snake and Sonic were mentioned as playable ones in Super Smash Bros Brawl, people also wanted to see another well-known character. Many gamers wanted Capcom’s Mega Man (aka Rock Man in Japan). Too bad not all of our wishes came true, but at least an artist has put together Mario and Bison and friends in the same picture.

You can see something isn’t right about what is on top of the head of both famous characters. M. Bison seems confused. He’s got Mario’s famous hat. His personality does not fit with it. Even more surprising is Mario’s comic look with an unmitigated-greed expression wearing M. Bison’s Shadaloo hat. What is Mario thinking about? It might be: “I will defeat Bowser once and for all… and then, I’ll take over the world. Mwa ha ha ha.”?

If only Mario and Luigi might be available characters in Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. What would a fight between Ryu and Mario be like?

Source: TinyCartridge.com: A joke at M. Bison’s expense by Will Stopinski [http://tinycartridge.com/post/215174688/a-joke-at-m-bisons-expense-by-will-stopinski].

Español | English

No hemos visto personajes de Nintendo y Capcom en el mismo juego. Aún no ha sucedido (a menos a que sea en algunos juegos Flash). Aunque cuando se mencionaron a Solid Snake y a Sonic como jugables en Super Smash Bros Brawl, la gente quería también ver a otro personaje muy conocido. Varios jugadores querían a Mega Man de Capcom (conocido como Rock Man en Japón). Que pena que no se cumplieron todos nuestros deseos, pero por lo menos un artista ha reunido a Mario y Bison y sus amigos en el mismo dibujo.

Pueden ver que algo no se ve correcto acerca de lo que está encima de cabeza de ambos conocidos personajes. M. Bison parece estar confundido. Tiene puesto el famoso sombrero de Mario. Su personalidad no va con aquello. Aún más sorprendente es la mirada cómica de Mario con una expresión de codicia absoluta llevando el sombrero Shadaloo de M. Bison. ¿En qué piensa Mario? Podría ser: “Venceré a Bowser de una vez por todas… y luego, me apoderaré del mundo. Mua ja ja ja”.

Si solo Mario y Luigi pudiesen ser personajes disponibles en Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. ¿Qué tal sería una pelea entre Ryu y Mario?

Fuente: TinyCartridge.com: A joke at M. Bison’s expense by Will Stopinski [http://tinycartridge.com/post/215174688/a-joke-at-m-bisons-expense-by-will-stopinski].

17
Oct
09

Balloon Boy – The Flash Game | El juego Flash

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It didn’t take that long to make a game out of a not-so-recent news so many people paid attention to.

A Flash game about the boy people thought was flying in that UFO-looking device already created by his father is already online. At least, this incident wasn’t as shocking as Cartoon Network’s Boston promotion of  Aqua Teen Hunger Force one a few years ago. The “Balloon Boy” game follows the simple 2-D, side-scrolling game design (like Konami’s Lifeforce and other games). Nowadays, that genre of games are easier to make thanks to Adobe Flash. It only took three 25-year-old guys one day to make this game a reality.

Do you want to play the game? Go to www.BalloonBoyGame.com.

Update: According to CNN: “Charges are expected to be filed against Richard Heene, whose son was thought to be in runaway balloon Thursday.”

Español | English

No pasó tanto tiempo para hacer un juego de una noticia no tan reciente a la que tanta gente prestó atención.

Un juego Flash acerca de un niño que la gente pensaba se encontraba volando en un dispositivo parecido a un OVNI ya está en Internet. Por lo menos, este incidente no fue tan espantoso o escandaloso como el de la promoción en Boston de Aqua Teen Hunger Force de Cartoon Network hace unos pocos años. El juego “Balloon Boy” sigue el simple diseño de juego 2-D de scroll horizontal (como Lifeorce de Konami y otros juegos). Hoy en día, ese género de juegos es más facil que hacer gracias a Adobe Flash. Solo tomó un día a tres jóvenes de 25 años de edad en hacer este juego una realidad.

Actualización: CNN De acuerdo a CNN: “Se espera que cargos sean presentados contra Richard Heene, cuyo hijo se pensaba que estaba en el globo fugitivo el jueves”.

¿Pueden vencer el juego? Juéguenlo a www.BalloonBoyGame.com.

16
Oct
09

Bioware: Mass Effect 2 – Launch/Lanzamiento: US/01.26.2010 & EU/01.29.2009

From/De: EA

BIOWARE ANNOUNCES JANUARY 26 LAUNCH DATE FOR MASS EFFECT 2 TOGETHER WITH EXCITING PRE-ORDER INCENTIVES

Unique Armor and Weaponry Available with Pre-Orders at Select Retailers Worldwide

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Mark your calendar and lock in your copy of Mass Effect 2 now! Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that the epic Shooter/RPG Mass Effect™ 2 will be on store shelves in North America on January 26, and on January 29 in Europe. With its larger-than-life hero Commander Shepard, intense shooter action, nuanced characters and a rich storyline, the much-anticipated sequel to the original award-winning opus is one of the most anticipated titles of 2010. In support of the launch, BioWare is releasing unique Mass Effect 2 pre-order incentives* at key retailers in North America and across Europe. Codes for downloading these items will be provided to players who have pre-ordered, usable when the game is released.

“Our fans are in for a genuine thrill in the New Year with Mass Effect 2 – the second installment in the trilogy will be of amazingly high quality,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. “BioWare’s fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting this epic sequel, and we couldn’t be more excited to reward them for pre-ordering by delivering some awesome bonus content!”

In North America, pre-order bonuses* include special-ops armor and weaponry that are designed to boost Commander Shepard’s skills and abilities. At GameStop, Terminus Gear is available with pre-orders, which includes the powerful Terminus Assault Armor and the M-490 Blackstorm Heavy Weapon:
The Terminus Armor is designed for use in extreme planetary conditions, increasing run speed and personal shields, and augmenting weapons with an additional magazine of reserve ammo.

The M-490 Blackstorm Heavy Weapon generates a high-powered localized gravity well, accelerating particles to near-infinite mass, and ultimately expanding the selection of heavy weapons available to players when they gear up for combat missions in Mass Effect 2.

Players that pre-order Mass Effect 2 at other retail outlets in North America will receive the potent Inferno Armor, which is used by officers to monitor battlefield conditions by recognizing elevated heart rates, and regulates sub-systems with extreme efficiency to allow for greater response times – together these abilities translate in-game into a negotiation bonus for Commander Shepard and an increase in run speed and augmented damage from combat powers.

The Mass Effect trilogy is an emotionally charged science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will once again step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline, space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience.

Mass Effect 2 will be available on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PC. Pre-order incentive assets are available at info.ea.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/masseffect2. For more information on Mass Effect 2, go to http://masseffect.bioware.com/.
*Restrictions apply. See actual pre-order offers for details.

About BioWare
BioWare develops computer, console, handheld, mobile and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world’s best-selling titles, including the award-winning Baldur’s Gate™ and Neverwinter Nights™ series, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™ and Sonic™ Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (for the Nintendo DS™). Original BioWare-created intellectual properties include Jade Empire™ and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass Effect™. With studios in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montréal (Québec), and Austin (Texas), BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy roleplaying game, Dragon Age™: Origins, Mass Effect 2™, the epic sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer game, Star Wars®: The Old Republic™, as well as several unannounced projects. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world’s leading electronic entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

15
Oct
09

SCEA: 250GB PS3 – Nov.03.2009

Following the successful launch of the slimmer and lighter PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system with 120GB hard disk drive (HDD), Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced that a new PS3 system with a 250GB HDD will be available on November 3 for $349.99 (MSRP). Launching in time for the holiday season, the 250GB PS3 system provides consumers with plenty of storage capacity to download more games, movies, and TV shows from PlayStation®Network, as well as to store their personal media files, including music, photos, and videos.

The 250GB PS3 system offers the same form factor and functionality as the current 120GB system, which achieved retail sales of 1 million units worldwide in the three weeks since its launch on September 1. Both models will be available at retail this holiday, providing both gamers and gift-givers with the opportunity to choose the PS3 system that’s right for them.

“The PS3 platform is poised for a tremendous holiday season,” said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president, product marketing, SCEA. “We kicked things off early with the new price point and sleek form factor and have continued the momentum with this week’s launch of the universally acclaimed exclusive, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. The new 250GB PS3 provides consumers with another compelling hardware option and speaks to the growing consumer appetite for digital content from the PlayStation Network – particularly high-def content that showcases the power of the PS3 system.”

More than 600 million pieces of content have been downloaded from PlayStation Network as of September 2009, and in conjunction with the launch of the 250GB PS3 system, PlayStation Network will continue to expand with a broad range of original games and blockbuster entertainment content for download this holiday season. Exclusive downloadable games launching soon on PlayStation®Store include PixelJunk Shooter, Gravity Crash, and Hustle Kings.

In addition, PlayStation Network’s video delivery service, which offers downloadable movies and TV episodes for rental or purchase, will soon add Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Bruno, and other summer blockbusters to its movie lineup. The PlayStation Network currently offers 2,300 movies, one-third of which are available in HD format, as well as more than 13,300 TV episodes.

15
Oct
09

Tatsunoko vs Capcom Ultimate All-Stars – Joe the Condor & Zero

From/De: Capcom

Today we’re announcing the final two playable charcaters for Tatsunoko VS Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars … Joe the Condor and Zero.

Tatsunoko’s Joe the Condor comes via the Gatchaman series (joining teammates Ken the Eagle and Jun the Swan). He’s got some stylish attacks as well as a powerful gun/grappling hook sidearm.

Next up is Capcom’s very own Zero from the Mega Man X/ Mega Man Zero series of games. Zero comes equipped with his trusty Mega Buster, Plasma Sword and some very speedy moves. And stay away from his Ultra combo, that Plasma Sword is no joke.

Tatsunoko VS Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars ships to retailers in the U.S. exclusivley for the Wii on Jan. 26, 2010.

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Tatsunoko vs Capcom – Joe the Condor & Jun the Swan vs. Chun-Li & Morrigan

Tatsunoko vs Capcom – Zero & Batsu vs. Tekkaman & Ippatsuman

15
Oct
09

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning – Daemon Moon Rising – Halloween Live Event

From/De: EA

Daemon Moon Shines on Warhammer Online for Special Halloween Live Event

The Moon Rises and Chaos Reigns October 23rd through November 2nd

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct 15, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Mythic Entertainment(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today announced that the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Warhammer(R) Online: Age of Reckoning(R) (WAR),will host a special live event, Daemon Moon Rising, for a limited time during the 2009 Halloween season. Daemon Moon Rising, will run in-game from October 23rd through November 2nd, and will feature the Daemon Mask event quest, a new Daemonball Rally Public Quest, a special Realm vs. Realm(TM) scenario, and treats both fair and foul.

In Daemon Moon Rising, a fiendish sub-cult of Chaos artificers have bound savage daemons into innocuous carnival masks and smuggled them into the Empire. The Daemon Mask event quest will task players with collecting these possessed masks and defeating the daemons bound within. As a reward for halting the menace of the masks, players will receive a souvenir Daemon Mask and a chance to discover the rare and powerful Magus Daemonarium within a sack of sinister secrets.

The Daemonball Rally Public Quest will pit players of Order and Destruction versus one another in a battle to seize the Daemon Cradle and empower the essence of nightmares against their opponents.
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14
Oct
09

EA Tiburon: Madden NFL Arcade [XBL/PSN]

From/De: EA

EA Announces All-New Football Experience with Madden NFL Arcade

5-on-5 Pure Adrenaline NFL Football Meets the Award-Winning Football Franchise

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct 14, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) announced today an all-new way to experience the Madden NFL franchise with Madden NFL Arcade – a fun, pick-up-and-play, 5-on-5 football game from EA Tiburon. Madden NFL Arcade is pure adrenaline football for both casual and diehard NFL fans, featuring a unique art style that brings your favorite players to life like never before! Madden NFL Arcade will be available as a download on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PlayStation Store for 1200 MS Points and $14.99 respectively, just in time for the holidays in December.

“When you look around the office and see your whole team playing and having tons of fun with it, you know the game hit the right mark,” said marketing director Nathan Stewart. “We have diehard Madden fans who have worked on the franchise for a decade, and more casual gamers who are all playing together and enjoying it. If our productivity the past few weeks is any indication, we’ve created a game that everyone will love.”
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14
Oct
09

Eminem & Jay-Z – DJ Hero Renegade 2-CD Pack

From/De: Activision

JAY-Z, EMINEM and DJ Hero(TM) Reveal Exclusive DJ Hero Renegade 2-CD Pack Track List

Unreleased Song from EMINEM – ‘Taking My Ball’ – To Debut Before The Game’s October 27th Release on Artist’s SHADE45 Sirius XM Radio Channel

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct 14, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Firmly planting the arrival of DJ Hero(TM) as a new force in music and gaming, JAY-Z and EMINEM, two of the industry’s most influential and successful artists, unveiled the hand-selected track list on their 2-CD pack included only in the DJ Hero Renegade Edition, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today. JAY-Z’s CD — his first “best of” compilation ever — features one hit song from each of his 11 chart-topping studio albums, plus his contribution to the Notorious feature film soundtrack. The EMINEM CD contains deep album cuts, rarities and an all-new, unreleased track titled “Taking My Ball,” making its exclusive debut only on the DJ Hero Renegade album. Fans eager to hear “Taking My Ball” before its October 27, 2009 debut with DJ Hero Renegade Edition can tune-in to the All Out Show on EMINEM’s Sirius XM Radio Channel SHADE45 on October 16, 2009 at 6:00pm to hear the track drop before the game’s release.

“The tracks we put on this disc are mostly overlooked or rarer favorites of mine from all different parts of my career,” said EMINEM. “I also put a brand new, unheard song on there so even the biggest fan has something new.”

“JAY-Z and EMINEM are two of the biggest selling artists of the last decade and have influenced music, arts, entertainment, fashion and technology around the world,” said Dan Rosensweig, president and CEO of Guitar Hero. “Their involvement with the game, especially the Renegade Edition and DJ Hero Renegade album, shows their commitment to being on the bleeding edge of entertainment.”

In addition to the exclusive DJ Hero Renegade album, the DJ Hero Renegade Edition featuring JAY-Z and EMINEM includes a DJ Hero game, a premium Renegade turntable controller and a hard shell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand.

    DJ Hero Renegade album - JAY-Z's disc track list:

    Ain't No N***a - JAY-Z Featuring Foxy Brown
    Where I'm From - JAY-Z
    Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) - JAY-Z
    Jigga My N***a - Ruff Ryders Featuring JAY-Z
    I Just Wanna Love U (Give it 2 Me) - JAY-Z
    Izzo (H.O.V.A.) - JAY-Z
    03' Bonnie & Clyde - JAY-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles
    Dirt Off Your Shoulder - JAY-Z
    Show Me What You Got - JAY-Z
    Roc Boys (And the Winner Is). . . - JAY-Z
    Brooklyn Go Hard - JAY-Z Featuring Santigold
    D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune) - JAY-Z

    DJ Hero Renegade album - EMINEM's disc track list:

    Taking My Ball - EMINEM
    Say Goodbye to Hollywood - EMINEM
    Soldier - EMINEM
    The Re-Up - EMINEM & 50 Cent
    Rabbit Run - EMINEM
    Get U Mad - EMINEM
    Bad Guys Always Die - Dr. Dre & EMINEM
    Public Enemy No. 1 - EMINEM
    Say What You Say - EMINEM Featuring Dr. Dre
    Lose Yourself - EMINEM
    Hey Lady - Obie Trice Featuring EMINEM
    One Shot 2 Shot - EMINEM Featuring D-12

Expanding upon the revolutionary easy to pick up/challenging to master gameplay mechanics developed and refined in Guitar Hero(R), DJ Hero delivers an all-new interactive music experience that allows players to start the party and not only experience, but to hear music in an all-new way. With over 100 individual songs, highlighted in 93 unique never-before-released mixes that blend genres of music, including hip-hop, pop, rock and dance, DJ Hero delivers the most diverse and international collection of music ever assembled in a music game by incorporating anthems from legendary artists. Created exclusively for DJ Hero, the turntable controller immerses fans into the DJ culture and a sea of music as they utilize and master various DJ techniques including scratching, crossfading and sampling, while leaving room for creative expression with a variety of effects and player chosen samples and scratches, transforming a face in the crowd into the life of the party.

DJ Hero is being developed by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems and the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo. The game is rated “T” (Teen – Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB. For more information about DJ Hero, please visit djhero.com, facebook.com/djhero and twitter.com/djhero. To pre-order DJ Hero, check out djhero.com/preorder.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as “outlook,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might,” “remains,” “to be,” “plans,” “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimate,” future,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “project,” “remain,” “scheduled,” “set to,” “subject to,” “upcoming” and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing’s titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing’s ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing’s products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard’s success in integrating the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other factors identified in Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

A(C) 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Guitar Hero and Activision are registered trademarks and DJ Hero is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc.

“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Used with Permission. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.

SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.

13
Oct
09

EA/Bioware: Character Creator & Social Network | Creador de personajes y red social

From/De: EA

BioWare Launches Character Creator and Social Network for Dragon Age: Origins

Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator and BioWare Social Network Now Available with Tools to Create a Player Character and Share Online Before the Game Launches

EDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the release of the Dragon Age™: Origins Character Creator and BioWare Social Network in North America and Europe. The BioWare Social Network will provide a destination for players of Dragon Age: Origins on any platform to upload screenshots, game data and story information to share with other community members as they progress through the dark and epic journey. The free* to download Character Creator allows players to create and customize a player character on the PC and then upload their character data and avatar online to the BioWare Social Network before Dragon Age: Origins launches. The Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator will provide players of Dragon Age: Origins with the tools to create a character with a nearly endless amount of options.
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13
Oct
09

The Sims 3 World Adventures: More artists | más artistas

From/De: EA

LeAnn Rimes, Fefe Dobson, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head and More Each Sing a Tune in Simlish for EA’S The Sims 3 World Adventures

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct 13, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Sims(TM) fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims(TM) 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack* for the PC and Mac(R) this November. The EA(TM) Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced over a dozen additional artists who will lend their Simlish voice stylings to The Sims 3 World Adventures including GRAMMY Award-winner LeAnn Rimes and hot rising stars Fefe Dobson, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Katie Melua, Esme Denters, Evan Taubenfeld, Madina Lake, and more.

“Once again, the musical world of The Sims comes to life with some of the world’s biggest stars of today and tomorrow performing their hits in Simlish,” says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music for EA. “In the future, look for exciting music videos to accompany some of these songs, which will further demonstrate that Simlish is truly a global language.”

“My friends have told me about The Sims for years, and I’ve also heard Natasha Bedingfield and Black Eyed Peas versions of their songs in Simlish, so I was thrilled to be in on the fun,” said LeAnn Rimes. “It’s so cool to have my own music in such an iconic game.”

New global artists with Simlish songs in The Sims 3 World Adventures include:

  • LeAnn Rimes – “You’ve Ruined Me”
  • Fefe Dobson – “I Want You”
  • Katie Melua – “If the lights go out”
  • Madina Lake – “Lets Get Outta Here”
  • Manchester Orchestra – “I’ve Got Friends”
  • Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head – “Me + Yr Daughter”
  • Esme Denters – “Outta Here”
  • Hot Chelle Rae – “Say”
  • Audrye Sessions – “Turn Me Off”
  • Metalkpretty – “Wake Up, Wake Up”
  • Evan Taubenfeld – “Pumpkin Pie”
  • Friday Night Boys – “Can’t Take That Away”
  • Cassie Steele – “Summer Nights”
  • Broken Hearts Club – “Na Na Na”

Previously announced artists and songs featured in the game include:

  • Nelly Furtado – “Manos al Aire”
  • Pixie Lott – “Mama Do”
  • Stefanie Heinzmann – “No One (Can Ever Change My Mind)”
  • Matt & Kim – “Daylight”
  • Young Punx – “Juice and Sim”

The Sims are on the adventure of their lifetime in The Sims(TM) 3 World Adventures, the first expansion pack to the #1 best-selling PC game of calendar 2009**, The Sims 3. Players will guide their Sims to acclaimed fortune–or potential doom. Gamers will take their Sims to famous real-world inspired destinations to conquer challenges, find treasures, discover what’s lurking in hidden caves, and more with the first ever adventure gameplay. From mastering martial arts in Shang Simla, China, discovering rich culture and famous landmarks on a romantic getaway to Champs Les Sims, France or exploring the depths of ancient tombs in Al Simhara, Egypt, Sims will learn new skills and chase down new personal opportunities, meet new Sims with unique personalities, share their culture and bring them home, discover new styles on their travels, and share everything they encounter on their adventures with the world through personal photographs, movies, and stories. Those who register their copy of the PC/Mac version of the game online will receive 1,000 SimPoints*** to be used in The Sims 3 Store. Adventure is on the horizon — what will the Sims discover?

The Sims 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack for the PC and Mac will ship to retailers worldwide the week of November 16, 2009. For those who haven’t already purchased The Sims 3 or need a good gift idea for friends or family, a special limited Holiday Collector’s Edition will be available on November 17, 2009. The special edition will feature The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition along with new holiday content.

For more information about The Sims 3 World Adventures or The Sims 3, please visit www.TheSims3.com. Developed by The Sims Studio, The Sims 3World Adventures is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. To download artwork, please visit www.info.ea.com. To pre-order the standard edition game visit www.thesims3.com/game/ep1/order.

*Requires The Sims 3 for PC/MAC to play.

**According to NPD data.

***INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED, see product pack or digital distribution rules for details.

About The Sims

The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. The Sims 3 sold 3.7 millioncopies since launch through June 30, 2009 and was the best-selling PC launch in EA’s history. Fan intensity is evidenced through the nearly 65 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is within the top 5 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 22 million video views. The Sims 3 took the social media sites by storm with half a million fans on the official Facebook page for the game and nearly 30,000 followers on the Twitter official game page making it one of the most popular games on Twitter. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.




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