At about 2pm EST, a fire alarm caused an evacuation at Otacon. According to Anime News Network, fire fighters and police arrived to the Baltimore Convention Center, even though there were no signs of fire. At 2:20pm, convention attendees were told “to clear the building, everyone needs to be across the street from the BCC. Please cooperate with the staff! Thanks!” Forty minutes later, event organizers starting allowing dealers, invited guests and staff to return to the convention. Event attendees were allowed to return to the convention at approximately 3:10pm.
Update 1: @otacon – Dealers and Art Show hours have been extended by 1 hour due to the fire alarm. http://bit.ly/aOON2W
Update 2: @otacon – False fire alarm was pulled at the BCC – All entrances are now reopened! http://bit.ly/aQBpiz
Update 3: @otacon – Panel Schedule Changes Resulting from Fire Alarm http://bit.ly/aGgwEY
A eso de las 2:00pm EST, una alarma de incendio provocó una evacuación en Otacon. Según Anime News Network, los bomberos y la policía llegaron al Centro de Convenciones de Baltimore, aunque no había señales de fuego. A las 2:20 pm, se les dijo a los asistentes de la convención que “desalojen el edificio, todos tienen que estar al otro lado de la calle de la BCC. Por favor, cooperen con el personal! Gracias!” Cuarenta minutos más tarde, los organizadores del evento comenzaron a permitir a los comerciantes, invitados y personal a volver a la convención. Se permitió a los asistentes del evento volver a la convención aproximadamente a las 3:10pm EST.
Actualización 1: @otacon – Dealers and Art Show hours have been extended by 1 hour due to the fire alarm. http://bit.ly/aOON2W
Horario de comerciantes y del show de arte se han extendido por una hora debido a la alarma de encendio.
Actualización 2: @otacon – False fire alarm was pulled at the BCC – All entrances are now reopened! http://bit.ly/aQBpiz
Se jaló una falsa alarma de incendios en el BCC – Todas las entradas ahora están reabiertas!
Actualización 3: @otacon – Panel Schedule Changes Resulting from Fire Alarm http://bit.ly/aGgwEY
Cambios de horario de los paneles (de discusión) resultan de la alarma de incendios
EA Adds Highly Anticipated ‘Battlefield 3’ Beta to ‘Medal of Honor’ Limited Edition
Check out World Premiere Medal of Honor Trailer on Sunday August 1 to See How Shooter Fans Reap Benefits This Year with Special Content and Next Year with Invitation to Battlefield 3 Beta
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today revealed new details of the Medal of Honor Limited Edition that will be released in North America on October 12, 2010. The Limited Edition* features a host of weapons, powerful ammunition and camouflage. The weapons and camouflage give players a tactical gameplay advantage on day one. EA also announced today that people who own the Medal of HonorLimited Edition will receive an invitation to the beta** for another highly-anticipated EA shooter, Battlefield 3™. Battlefield 3 is the latest entry in the award-winning shooter franchise from DICE in Stockholm, Sweden.
This Sunday August 1, be sure to check out an all-new Medal of Honor gameplay trailer directed by Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn. The trailer will feature never-before-seen in-game footage set to the band’s recently-announced single ‘The Catalyst’ at www.medalofhonor.com/linkinpark. More details about the Battlefield 3 beta itself can also be found at www.medalofhonor.com/battlefield3.
Medal of Honor Limited Edition also features special content out-of-the-box including the MP-7, a weapon utilized by real-world Tier 1 Operators in the field. With its light weight, high rate of fire as well as its ability to penetrate body armor, the MP-7 handles like a pistol yet allows targets to be engaged like a rifle. The Limited Edition also includes two powerful shotguns with custom slugs. These devastating shotguns and ammunition are ideal for close-range fights.
For the first time in its 11-year history, Medal of Honor leaves the WWII theatre and enters the modern setting of war-torn Afghanistan. The game is told through the lens of a small band of fictional characters. Medal of Honor introduces players to the Tier 1 Operator, an elite warrior and relatively unknown instrument of the U.S. Military that operates under the National Command Authority to take on missions no one else can handle.
Medal of Honor launches on Oct. 12, 2010 in North America and Oct. 15 in Europe for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PC. Follow the game on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/medalofhonor or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/medalofhonor.
* The PlayStation 3 version of the Limited Edition also includes the classic, Medal of Honor Frontline™ completely remastered in HD. **Restrictions and conditions apply to Beta offer. See http://www.ea.com/beta for details.
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 SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. 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, Medal of Honor Frontline and Medal of Honor are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield 3 is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are a trademarks of the Microsoft Group of companies. Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Superstar DJ, Producer and Remixer, Tiesto to Make His Videogame Debut in DJ Hero(R) 2
The World’s Biggest Touring Electronic Artist and Dance Music Icon to Provide Likeness and Two Exclusive Mixes to 2010′s Best Soundtrack in Entertainment
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 30, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — When the party starts this October, virtual DJ’s and MC’s throughout the universe will fire up two turntable controllers and a microphone and mix it up with Tiesto – one of electronic music’s defining artists, DJ’s and producers – in DJ Hero(R) 2, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today revealed. Having worked with the likes of Muse, Justin Timberlake, Jonsi from Sigur Ros, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston and Three 6 Mafia, performed for billions of fans at the opening ceremonies of the Athens Olympics and headlined the Coachella and Bonnaroo music festivals among others, Tiesto has earned his status as the world’s hottest DJ. The GRAMMY(R) Nominee will be spinning for a new audience as he takes to the virtual ones and twos, delivering a pair of pulse-pounding exclusive mixes and joining the ever-growing roster of playable characters, including Deadmau5, David Guetta, DJ Qbert and others.
“DJ Hero 2 is all about bringing people of different backgrounds, ages and music tastes together to have some fun DJ’ing their favorite music. The way the music comes together is fresh and unique and as a DJ, I couldn’t ask for more than that,”said Tiesto. “I am excited to be involved with this medium and to be contributing to a great game with an amazing soundtrack.”
“From touring the globe and working with some of the world’s most visionary artists across five hit albums, to performing at the biggest clubs and the hottest festivals, Tiesto is one of the biggest DJ’s in the world,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs, Activision.“We’ve assembled a cast of the biggest and best DJ’s and having Tiesto bring his unique style adds incredible flavor to the best soundtrack in entertainment.”
The ultimate mixer of music and friends, DJ Hero 2 will deliver the definitive way for players to come together and party with a host of new multiplayer modes – including DJ Battles that pit DJ against DJ in mixes produced specifically for battle gameplay – and invite vocalists into the spotlight with integrated on-screen singing and rapping of lyrics and rhymes while bringing the party to life with jump-in/jump-out Party Play gameplay. Featuring the biggest dance, pop and hip-hop hits by the hottest artists everyone knows and loves remixed by world-class DJ’s in an all-new way, the game’s soundtrack delivers over 80 unique creations only available in DJ Hero 2. Further immersing players into the music, the game offers a heightened level of creative input and allows everyone to add their own touch, directly impacting the beats they’re spinning with freestyle scratching, crossfading and sampling. The game will also feature an all-new career-based Empire Mode where players start out as an up-and-coming DJ on the road to becoming the head of a major entertainment empire, all of which is founded solely on their success as a DJ.
Dropping this fall, DJ Hero 2 will invite a wave of new digital disc jockeys to the turntables as the game will be available as a Party Bundle which will include a copy of the game, two turntable controllers and a microphone, offering the ultimate “party-in-a-box.” Gamers who experienced the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009 can pick up DJ Hero 2 as a Turntable Bundle featuring one turntable controller and a copy of the game or as standalone software. The gameis in development by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION(R)3 and the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about DJ Hero 2, please visit www.djhero.com, www.facebook.com/djhero and www.twitter.com/djhero.
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Tiesto is the world’s largest DJ, whose musical achievements are unsurpassed. Currently on his Kaleidoscope World Tour, which is the biggest DJ-only tour in history, Tiesto is playing a 14 month long schedule with over 150 dates across 6 continents to an unprecedented 1,000,000+ people.
Inspired by the likes of U2, his arena sized shows feature music which he writes and produces, including current hits with Nelly Furtado, Jonsi from Sigur Ros, Tegan & Sara, Three 6 Mafia and Calvin Harris. Also a renowned remixer, Tiesto’s touch has been demanded by the likes of Muse, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Goldfrapp. He has been nominated for a Grammy, performed at the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics with music he composed especially for the occasion, wowed the rock festival crowds at Coachella and Bonnaroo and currently has songs charting across the globe. He is, in short, the biggest DJ the world has ever seen.
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, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.
2K Sports Compiles Most Powerful Hoops Soundtrack Ever for NBA(R) 2K11 to Complement the Series’ All-Time Greatest Cover Athlete
Soundtrack raises the bar with diverse lineup spanning Drake to The Alan Parsons
Project alongside the national NBA 2K11 producer/MC contest winners
NEW YORK, Jul 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) – 2K Sports today announced the soundtrack for NBA(R) 2K11, the latest installment in the top rated and top selling NBA basketball simulation franchise*. Complementing the appearance of Michael Jordan, the series’ greatest cover athlete to date, the soundtrack is the biggest and best in 2K history, offering an eclectic mix of upcoming breakout bands and highly acclaimed artists. The soundtrack includes an original, exclusive track from the quadruple platinum-selling artist and 12-time Grammy nominee, Snoop Dogg, that illustrates his long-standing enthusiasm for the NBA 2K series. Other notable artists include Outkast’s Big Boi, Drake, Kid Cudi, Two Door Cinema Club, The Constellations, and The Alan Parsons Project performing the Chicago Bulls’ intro song.
Featuring Michael Jordan as this year’s cover athlete, and several new gameplay modes and updates, NBA 2K11 continues its trailblazing reputation of weaving both emerging and well-established musical acts into the basketball mix. The soundtrack will sharpen this year’s greatest basketball simulation ever with an extensive collection of 29 tracks from artists that tap into the energy, hustle and excitement of the NBA(R).
“NBA 2K is the basketball game that everyone plays, from NBA athletes to celebrities to music artists. Snoop has been a long time fan of the NBA 2K series and because music is such an integral part to the gameplay experience, it was a perfect fit for this year’s title – one of the greatest rappers making an exclusive track for the greatest NBA game,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “With NBA 2K11 we hope to exceed expectations by featuring both an impressive array of established artists like Big Boi, Kid Cudi and Drake who definitely balance the hoop action, alongside emerging talent, such as the winners of our national MC/producer contest.”
Following is a complete track list for NBA 2K11:
1.
Snoop Dogg – NBA 2K Theme
2.
Big Boi – Shutterbug
3.
Drake – Over
4.
Cassidy – Game Time
5.
Ron Artest – Champion
6.
Duck-Down All-Stars feat. Buckshot, Skyzoo, Promise, and Sean Price – Better Than You
7.
The Alan Parsons Project – Sirius
8.
Art vs. Science – Hollywood
9.
Big Rock Candy Mountain – Rocketship
10.
Brunettes – Red Rollerskates
11.
Chicharones – Little By Little
12.
Children Collide – Skeleton Dance
13.
Constellations feat. Asher Roth- We’re Here To Save The Day
14.
Dan Black feat. Kid Cudi – Symphonies (Remix)
15.
Delorean – Deli
16.
Ev – Home Of The Brave (Instrumental)
17.
Failsafe – Hope & Only If We Learn
18.
HOGNI – Bow Down
19.
Kidz In Space – Downtime
20.
Middleman – It’s Not Over Yet
21.
Rakaa feat. Aloe Blaac – Crown Of Thorns
22.
The Redland – So Far
23.
The Russian Futurists – Paul Simon & Precious Metals
24.
Sonny Bones – Rise
25.
Two Door Cinema Club – I Can Talk
26.
Yung Autmatik & Bayroot Productions – Go Hard or Go Home
27.
Dux Jones – Pourin’ It On
NBA 2K11 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available October 5, 2010. For more information, please visit www.2ksports.com/nba2k11.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*According to 2008 – 2010 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through June 2010
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM, iPhoneTM, iPod(R) touch and iPad. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and may not be used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. (C) 2010 NBA Properties, Inc. All rights reserved.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
PLAYSTATION® WILL DEBUT FULLY LOCALIZED BLOCKBUSTER GAMES FOR LATIN AMERICA IN 2011
Regional Commitment Provides Latin America with Killzone®3 and inFAMOUS 2 Para El Mercado Latino
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) held its annual Destination PlayStation® Latin America event in Cabo del Sol, Mexico, announcing the full localization of actors, action, dialog, effects and every inch of gameplay of blockbuster games, Killzone®3 and inFAMOUS 2 for PlayStation®3 (PS3™). In just over a year since PlayStation® officially launched its distribution channels into Latin America, PlayStation products are now available in 18 countries across the region and are available throughout Latin America on the same day as the US and Canada. As part of its official expansion into the region, the company also offers a number of products that are exclusive to Latin America, such as the Gamer Kit line, which offers an all-in-one entertainment solution with huge savings that includes a system, accessories, and games.
“Millions of Latin American fans follow PlayStation for its diverse and rich game library as well as for its superior entertainment value and experience. Our priority is for every consumer in the region to have full access to every product that PlayStation has to offer, along with full product warranty and service,” said Mark Stanley, senior director and general manager of Latin America at SCEA. “In addition to same day launches of PlayStation’s entire line up of AAA games for the region, we’re also offering a number of products that are only available in Latin America, such as the Gamer Kit line. We’re listening to our consumers, and whether it’s stereoscopic 3D content, exclusive games or the new PlayStation Move experience, our fans will be very busy this year being entertained.”
Launching in August, the Gamer Kit line will offer the PlayStation®2 Gamer Kit, which comes with a PlayStation 2 system, two DUALSHOCK®2 controllers, an 8MB Memory Card, and three top games, in addition to the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) Gamer Kit, which bundles a PSP system, a Traveler’s Case, and three popular games. Latin American users will also have the opportunity to experience two of the most anticipated PS3 games in Spanish with Killzone®3 and inFAMOUS 2. Killzone®3 which will be localized in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, will be stereoscopic 3D and PlayStation Move motion controller compatible for its February 2011 release. Award-winning action adventure game, inFAMOUS2, will also be fully localized in Spanish for a Spring 2011 launch.
“Localization is a multi-faceted process that also presents an opportunity to enhance the story and experience for a very particular audience. We will be tailoring the rich, graphic adventure of inFAMOUS 2 just for the Latin America region by creating new elements that will allow gamers to discover this open world in a relevant and unique way,” said Connie Booth, senior director of product development studio at SCEA.
In the past year, SCEA has extended greater access to the full array of PlayStation products and services in Latin America, and remains focused on creating localized and exclusive experiences that are tailored for consumers in this region. The PlayStation presence in Latin America is positioned for continued growth and expansion throughout the holiday and into the new year with groundbreaking new innovations such as stereoscopic 3D games, PlayStation Move motion controller and one of the industry’s best game line-ups making its way into the region.
More than 200 of the region’s top retailers and leading 3rd party publishers attended the annual Destination PlayStation Latin America event this year.
Visit www.PlayStation.com for more information on the expansion of PlayStation business into Latin America.
“PlayStation,” “PSP”and “DUALSHOCK” are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
PlayStation®3 Takes The Lead In Supporting Netflix As The First Gaming System in the Marketplace To Add Title Search
July 28, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) LLC today announced that the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system is the first computer entertainment system in the gaming market to get the latest version of the Netflix application for instantly watching movies and TV episodes as well as the only system to add a full title search capability. The search functionality is available now to all users who currently subscribe to Netflix and own PS3.
Netflix subscribers can access the service via the PS3 system through a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc. Once within the application users simply enter a few letters and select the title they are looking for – they can begin watching their desired content in seconds. Other consoles, in contrast, require Netflix subscribers to boot up their laptop or PC, go to the Netflix Web site, enter a search string, add the desired movie or TV show to their queue, and then go back to their console to choose and play that content. Netflix and SCEA will continue to expand on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via the PlayStation®Network, including access via a native application in the coming months.
“The key to the PS3 system’s early access is support for our Continuous Improvement Architecture,” said Bill Holmes, vice president of business development for Netflix. “The Netflix application on the PS3 system gets updated by Netflix so easily that we can deliver frequent upgrades with the latest improvements to PS3 owners.”
Phil Rosenberg, SCEA senior vice president said, “We are thrilled to be the first in the marketplace to have Netflix search capability. Search is fundamental to choosing movies and TV shows and we’re proud to be the only gaming system supporting the Netflix Continuous Improvement Architecture, which makes Netflix application improvements instantly available to the installed base of Netflix users on the PS3 system.”
Today’s news further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation Network − from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows.
@HeiddiZ oh, y el de otro tío también el lunes... yeah, Aquaurian and in my case, a Wood Tiger (Chinese Zodiac), too. 12 hours ago
@HeiddiZ Not only is mine on Monday, mañana es el de una prima, hoy el de mi tía, y creo que me olvidé de uno ayer, y hubo otro hace 3 días. 12 hours ago
@HeiddiZ Still thinking what to do on Monday porque será mi cumple ese día. 13 hours ago
@HeiddiZ Kind of busy today. Gotta leave home soon to say Happy Birthday to an aunt of mine. Then, meet w/ friends at a park. Still achu-ing 13 hours ago
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