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11
Aug
10

Activision: “Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock” – 11 New Bands

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GUITAR HERO®: WARRIORS OF ROCK TO DEBUT 11 BANDS NEW TO GUITAR HERO® THIS SEPTEMBER

Santa Monica, CA – August 11, 2010 – Continuing to be a premier platform for bands to showcase their music, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) reveals Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock, the largest franchise set list to date, will feature a pack of bands whose music has never before appeared in a Guitar Hero® game.  Spanning multiple genres of rock, the quintessential rock music collection will contain tracks by the following bands, all of which are making their first franchise appearance:

  • Anberlin – “The Feel Good Drag”
  • Arch Enemy – “Nemesis”
  • The Dillinger Escape Plan – “Setting Fire To Sleeping Giants”
  • John 5 – “Black Widow Of La Porte”
  • Neil Young – “Rockin’ In The Free World”
  • Orianthi – “Suffocated”
  • Queensrÿche – “Jet City Woman”
  • Red Rider – “Lunatic Fringe”
  • RX Bandits – “It’s Only Another Parsec…”
  • Snot – “Deadfall”
  • Tesla – “Modern Day Cowboy”

“It’s seriously a huge honor to be included in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock,” said Anberlin lead guitarist, Joey Milligan.  “It is surreal to have our name next to so many great bands and amazing songs!  I can’t wait to play this!”

“One of the great things about Guitar Hero is that it’s in a unique position to expose millions of people to great music by bands they may otherwise never listen to,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs for Guitar Hero. “Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock delivers an impressive 90+ set-list and we are happy to be introducing our fans to 11 bands that have never before been featured in a Guitar Hero game.”

In Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock n’ roll.  Featuring an impressive 90+ track set list and a host of all-new gameplay features, living room legends and their friends can strum, drum and wail in the most immersive music videogame experience to date.  Delivering the quintessential rock music collection that focuses on guitar shredding hits from bands such as Black Sabbath, Slipknot and Megadeth and larger-than-life band anthems from Queen, Muse and KISS, players can unleash more rewards and unlockable content than ever before in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock’s Quest Mode, the franchise’s first ever story-based mode, and Quickplay+, which invites challenge-starved fanatics to test their rock skills.  Running on the powerful Guitar Hero engine that has been expanded and refined and with encores from the critically-acclaimed and fan favorite gameplay features that made Guitar Hero one of the most popular franchises of all-time – such as Party Play, Competitive modes and any combination of up to four instruments – the game offers a complete interactive and connected experience bringing friends and foes to the stage in the ultimate rock music experience.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and by Vicarious Visions for the Wii™ system from Nintendo.  The game is rated “T” (Teen – Lyrics, Mild Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes) by the ESRB.  For more information about Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, please visit GuitarHero.com.

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.

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11
Aug
10

EA Sports FIFA Soccer 11: US/Canada Box Cover – Donovan, Kaká, Vela

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Landon Donovan Named Cover Athlete for EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 11

LA Galaxy Star Joins Real Madrid’s Kaka and Arsenal’s Carlos Vela on Cover


REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Los Angeles Galaxy star Landon Donovan has been chosen for the cover of EA SPORTSTM FIFA Soccer 11. The 28-year-old American soccer hero will join Real Madrid’s Kaka and Arsenal’s Carlos Vela on the front cover of FIFA Soccer 11 in the United States and Canada when it is available in retail stores September 28.

Donovan started for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South AfricaTM, scoring three goals in four matches, including a thrilling injury time goal in a 1-0 win over Algeria, leading the USA to win their group for the first time since 1930. Donovan also enjoyed an outstanding 2009 campaign, winning Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player award for the first time and MLS Goal of the Year 2009 while leading the Galaxy to the MLS Cup. This season Donovan has scored 5 goals and 11 assists in 13 games for LA.

Donovan is appearing on the cover of the most popular* sports video game franchise in the world for the third time. He was also on the cover of FIFA Soccer 2003 and FIFA Soccer 07 in North America. This is the first appearance for Kaka and Vela.

“Landon is the most recognizable, popular and accomplished soccer player in the United States and he was at his best with the world watching during the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM),” said Matt Bilbey, Vice President of Soccer, EA SPORTS. “After his FIFA World Cup(TM) performance and the season he had with the Galaxy last year we felt he belonged back on the cover of FIFA Soccer 11.”

Vela, an attacking forward, played on Mexico’s national team that advanced to the round of 16 at the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. He scored two goals and two assists in 20 appearances last season with Arsenal. Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, or better known as Kaka, is one of the finest football players of this generation, having won the Golden Ball and FIFA World Player of the Year awards in 2007. During the 2009-2010 season, Kaka scored 8 goals in 22 appearances for Real Madrid.

Building on FIFA Soccer 10 gameplay that won 50 sports game of the year awards, 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. FIFA 11 also 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, and 360° Fight For Possession, which delivers true freedom in man-to-man interactions, transforming physical play from individual lateral jostling to full 360° collisions involving multiple players.

Visit http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa to join the EA SPORTS FIFA group and WWW.FIFA.EASPORTS.COM for more information about the game. Screenshots are available at http://info.ea.com.

FIFA Soccer 11 will be available in stores on September 28 for the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360(R) videogame and entertainment system, PC, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS(TM), PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and iPhone(R). It will be available on October 4 for Wii(TM). FIFA Soccer 11 is developed under the EA SPORTS brand by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

EA SPORTS(TM) is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers experiences that ignite the emotions of sport through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL(R) hockey, NBA ELITE basketball, NCAA(R) Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

*Based on total sales in 2009 according to the NPD.

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(TM), EA(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). 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 and EA SPORTS Active are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Official FIFA licensed product © The FIFA name and OLP logo are copyright or trademark protected by FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. Player names and likenesses used under license from FIFA, International Federation of Professional Footballers “(FIFPro)” and national teams. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation” and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

11
Aug
10

Borderlands’ first add-on – “Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution”

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Borderlands(TM) Add-on Pack – Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution – Invites Fans Back to Pandora to Battle Claptrap Ninja Assassin

NEW YORK, Aug 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) –  2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that Borderlands(TM) fans can return to Pandora’s inhospitable environment to enjoy a brand-new destructive downloadable adventure in Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution*.This fists-of-fury-filled fourth add-on pack from the popular franchise will be available this September via Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and the PlayStation(R)Network for the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC for $9.99.

Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution invites single-player and co-op fans back to try to suppress a deadly Claptrap revolution using one of four infamous vault hunters. The foursome find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a deadly civil war between the Hyperion Corporation’s well-armed armadas and the ever-amassing army of homicidal Claptraps led by one of the most eagerly awaited characters in the franchise’s history – the cunning Ninja Assassin. As vault hunters, players must put aside their past differences with the Hyperion Corporation, namely the organization’s repeated attempts to wipe them from existence. For a hefty payday, they will join forces to help beat down the mechanical uprising and thwart the dastardly kung-fu expert, the Claptrap known only as Ninja Assassin.

“A year ago Borderlandswas an untested brand that through hard work and a lot of passion, turned out to be one of the best-selling, claptastic and skagtacular games we have ever created,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “A year later, we are releasing our fourth DLC installment, Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution, which illustrates our enthusiasm for creating highly entertaining content that enhances a franchise. In addition to serving as the perfect bookend to the original game, what gamer doesn’t love a kung-fu-wielding Ninja Assassin Claptrap with nunchuck skills?”

Like its add-on predecessors, Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution offers extensive co-op integration that seamlessly melds single and multiplayer experiences, and incorporates the most explosive role-playing shooter fun imaginable. Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution will provide more than 20 new missions to loot and tons of fresh enemies to blast through, including original boss battles, waves of homicidal Claptraps, well-armed Hyperion soldiers, and local creatures that have been Claptrap-ified – including crab-traps, rakk-traps and skag-trapps. Fans can earn an additional 10 skill points for a total of 71 available skill tree points, and three more backpack slots for additional blood-yielding weapons and many hours of enjoyment.

Borderlands, rated M for Mature by the ESRB, is currently available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and PC. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned*, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot* and The Secret Armory of General Knoxx* add-on packsare all available separately on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 for 800 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation Network and PC for $9.99.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

For more information, please visit www.borderlandsthegame.com.

* Requires standalone Borderlands product in order to be played.

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, Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), iPhone(TM), 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.

About Gearbox Software

Gearbox Software is respected industry wide for the award winning, best-selling original and licensed video games they have developed for major video game platforms.

Founded in 1999 and located near Dallas, TX, Gearbox Software is well known for the creation and development of their original blockbuster franchise, Brothers in Arms, which has sold over 7 million units. Additionally, Gearbox Software has developed games and added value to many of the industry’s top franchises including Halo, Half-Life, Tony Hawk, James Bond and others.

Gearbox Software’s success has been enabled and supported through several key mutually beneficial business relationships with strong publishing partners including Activision, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft Entertainment, Microsoft Games Studios, Sega of America and Take-Two/2K Games.

Currently Gearbox Software is in development with Aliens: Colonial Marines, published by Sega, and other unannounced AAA games for multiple platforms including the Microsoft Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Windows PC, Mac, Nintendo DS, PSP and more.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE, are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

11
Aug
10

EA Sports NHL Slapshot: Wayne Gretzky Challenge

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EA SPORTS Announces The NHL SLAPSHOT Wayne Gretzky Challenge


REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq:ERTS) announced today that EA SPORTS™ will give one lucky fan, and their family, an opportunity to meet the NHL® SLAPSHOT cover athlete, Wayne Gretzky. Dubbed The Wayne Gretzky Challenge*, the contest will ask hockey fans to submit either a video or photo submission that showcases their passion for the sport of hockey for a chance to meet the Great One at the NHL SLAPSHOT launch event in September.

Participants will be asked to submit their videos and photos through the contest tab at http://www.facebook.com/EASPORTSNHL. The top 10 finalists, as chosen by the EA SPORTS NHL SLAPSHOT team, will have their submissions hosted on the EA SPORTS NHL Facebook page, with public votes determining the eventual winner.

Contest Schedule:

August 8 – Contest submissions open at http://www.facebook.com/EASPORTSNHL

August 19 – Contest submissions close

August 23 – 10 Finalists revealed

August 23 – Fan voting begins

August 26 – Winner announced

NHL SLAPSHOT introduces a revolutionary hockey stick accessory that allows players to shoot, pass and body check just like the pros. In addition to having his likeness on the front of all packaging, Gretzky will be available as a playable character in the game when NHL SLAPSHOT is available in retail stores on September 7, 2010.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL hockey, NBA ELITE basketball, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums, fantasy leagues and game communities, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
Void where prohibited.
Eligibility restrictions apply.
Contest starts August 8, 2010 and ends August 26, 2010.
Complete Contest rules can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/EASPORTSNHL

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 and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

11
Aug
10

CNN: “Gaming for all abilities” – AbleGamers – 2010.08.11

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10
Aug
10

Namco Bandai: “Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 to include exclusive Dragon Ball anime episode”

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From/De: Namco Bandai Games America

DRAGON BALL®: RAGING BLAST™ 2 TO INCLUDE EXCLUSIVE DRAGON BALL® ANIME EPISODE

Game Disc to Feature Brand New Never Before Seen 30-minute Dragon Ball Anime Feature


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SANTA CLARA, Calif., (August 10, 2010) – NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that all retail editions of Dragon Ball®: Raging Blast 2™ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system will feature a brand new 30-minute feature of the Dragon Ball® anime on the game disc.

The exclusive new feature entitled “Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans” is a completely reconstructed, re-scripted and re-edited version of an original Japanese episode that has never been released in the U.S or Canada, offering something unique to fans of the series. Everyone who buys the game can watch this exclusive anime straight out of the box.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 features a host of improvements and new features, delivering the most authentic and advanced Dragon Ball videogame experience to date.  Everything from the camera to the controls has been reworked to create an accessible game with more than enough tactical depth to satisfy even the most battle-hardened Dragon Ball fan. Sporting more than 90 characters, 20 of which are brand new to the Raging Blast series, new modes, and additional environmental effects, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 is the next evolution in the home console series.

To see a sneak preview of the anime, please visit www.namcobandaigames.eu on August, 18th.

For more information about the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com or http://dragonball.namco.com. To join the official fan community, please visit http://www.gokuscorner.com.

09
Aug
10

EA Sports: “Madden NFL 11″ – Madden Gras Celebration @ New Orleans

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EA SPORTS Kicks Off Madden NFL 11 Release with Madden Gras Celebration in New Orleans

Expansive Marketing Campaign Features New Advertising and Made-for-TV Shows That Reinforce New Game Enhancements; Game On-Sale August 10

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — As fans eagerly await the arrival of Madden NFL 11, Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) will be marking the launch of the 22nd edition of the game on August 9th with a Mardi Gras-themed event in New Orleans, entitled Madden Gras. As part of the event, EA SPORTS Orlando-based Tiburon studio, which develops the game, will make a $100,000 donation to the National Wildlife Federation to assist in the Gulf Coast oil spill relief and wetlands restoration efforts.

Madden Gras, represents one integral component of a broader marketing campaign in support of Madden NFL 11 that also includes television and online advertising, the Madden NFL 11 Pigskin Pro-Am (airing on NBC on August 8), and a behind-the-scenes show chronicling the “Making of Madden NFL” airing on NFL Network on August 10.

“New Orleans is the perfect setting for Madden NFL fans to celebrate one of the most anticipated gaming events of the year in the launch of Madden NFL 11 and we’re honored to give back to the region through this donation to the National Wildlife Federation,” said Tom Goedde, Vice President of Marketing for EA SPORTS. “The integrated marketing campaign brings Madden to the People via dozens of touch points, leveraging the strength of a break-through feature set and the cultural significance of this franchise.”

Marketing extensions in support of Madden NFL 11 reinforce key game enhancements, targeted at hardcore and casual gamers alike. Madden NFL 11 is SIMPLER, featuring the all-new GameFlow system that condenses team playbooks based on authentic situational game plans; QUICKER, enabling players to complete a FULL game in HALF the time; and DEEPER, providing enhanced online functionality, as well as new broadcast and audio presentation.

Madden Gras

Held in New Orleans, in honor of Drew Brees, the first fan-voted cover athlete in the history of the franchise, Madden Gras will resemble an authentic New Orleans-styled event. Madden Gras will include a parade through some of New Orleans most popular streets, featuring themed floats and commemorative beads, appearances by several former NFL superstars and musical guests. As the official retail partner of Madden Gras, GameStop will host first-to-play game kiosks for fans to get ready for the midnight launch. Musical guests playing at Madden Gras include Big Boi and local New Orleans bands such as Galactic, Cowboy Mouth, and the Rebirth Brass Band. Appearances will also be made by former NFL superstars including Marshall Faulk, Rickey Jackson (member of the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame class), Marcus Allen, Deuce McAllister and Bobby Hebert, among others.
Continue reading ‘EA Sports: “Madden NFL 11″ – Madden Gras Celebration @ New Orleans’

08
Aug
10

Pokémon Sunday: 2010.08.08

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07
Aug
10

PopCap: “Plants vs Zombies” [XBLA] – Screenshots / Trailer – 2010.08.06

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06
Aug
10

Fight!: Tekken’s Katsuhiro Harada x Street Fighter’s Yoshinori Ono @ GamesCom

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THE GIANTS OF FIGHTING COME FACE TO FACE AT GAMESCOM FOR ‘TEKKEN X STREET FIGHTER’

TEKKEN’s Katsuhiro Harada and Street Fighter’s Yoshinori Ono to Clash in a Public Spectacle at GamesCom in Cologne, Germany, Thursday 19th August Compete in Live On-stage Tournament, Adjudicated by Two Fight Game Greats


CERGY-PONTOISE, FRANCE – 5 August 2010 – This is one fight you do not want to miss. In the red corner, the unbeaten champion of NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., TEKKENTM series director Katsuhiro Harada, fresh from the knock-out victory of TEKKEN 6. In the blue corner, Capcom’s own fight hero, Street FighterTM series producer Yoshinoro Ono. Sparks will fly as they come face to face for a deadly TEKKEN X Street Fighter duel between fight game greats at this year’s vast GamesCom event in Cologne, Germany.

Open to everyone, the epic bout will take place at 14:00 on Thursday 19th August in Konrad-Adenauer-Saal of the Kölnmesse. Fans will not only witness the first devastating blows in what will be an ongoing battle to settle the greatest fight game beef of all time, but they will also get the chance to compete in an on-stage tournament under the gaze of video game fighting’s greatest luminaries. Everyone who attends the event will walk away with exclusive TEKKEN X Street Fighter goodies, with special prizes for the tournament victors.

Don’t miss this incredible chance to see history unfold before your very eyes, and become a part of it yourself in the presence of the men who make it all happen. Eight competitors will be picked up randomly by Harada-San and Ono-San in the audience and will compete against each other along with six TEKKENTM6 and six Super Street Fighter 4TM community members. They will all have the chance to receive special prizes given by the two video game legends.

“Our gathering of Street Fighter fans at the special occasion of ComiCon in San Diego was marred when Harada pathetically attempted to bribe everyone present with free copies of his games.” said Yoshinori Ono, Street Fighter Series Producer, Capcom. “Capcom, however, is an honorable company. We don’t just crash other companies’ events. So I’ve properly notified in advance that I will participate in the TEKKEN fan event planned for GamesCom. Since it is by invitation of the TEKKEN team, I expect Harada to have various underhanded surprises planned. Knowing this, I still plan to participate in the event while overcoming any obstacles he may have planned so that I can show them what a real fighting game is all about. I’ll also take with me the shaving oil I received from Hakan and the shaving razor from Vega so that I can erase that overgrown beard of Harada’s, exposing that baby face to go with his childish actions. It should turn out to be a great party!”

“After releasing Street Fighter III: Third Strike in 1999, Ono disappeared from the fighting game scene. Even though there were many requests for a sequel from fighting game fans, and even veteran fighting game developers like myself, Ono, Ryu, Chun Li, and crew failed to show their faces for 10 years”. said Katsuhiro Harada, TEKKEN Series Director at Namco Bandai Games Inc.“When they do finally show after a blank of 10 years, they don’t even bother to say a few words to the Mishima Zaibatsu, who helped maintain the fighting game scene for the 10 years they were gone. Not only that, they flee Japan to have their little gathering of fanboys at ComiCon in San Diego. So I made a sudden appearance at their little event, handed out a few free games to gain favor, and delivered a challenge to Ono. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to settle things at ComiCon but I’ll face him again this time in Europe – at Cologne! Blows are exchanged in place of civilities – that’s how it’s done at the Mishima Zaibatsu. ”

TEKKEN X Street Fighter will invite Street FighterTM characters into the TEKKEN universe for the very first time, each one receiving a TEKKEN visual makeover while keeping their fighting style and special moves fully intact. Once there, players will discover for themselves whether they’re really a match for the deadly power of the TEKKEN alumni.

TEKKEN is one of the world’s most popular and well-known gaming brands with 15 years of hard-hitting history and more than 39 million units shipped globally to date, including over 3 million copies of TEKKEN 6.

For those who just can’t wait, the best fighting game on the planet, TEKKEN 6, is available now for PlayStation®3, Xbox 360® and PSP®(PlayStation®Portable), packed with ferocious new features and electrifying King of Iron Fist fight action.

Look out for updates on www.tekken.com and join the TEKKEN fan community at www.facebook.com/tekken and on Twitter http://twitter.com/Harada_TEKKEN / http://twitter.com/tekkenbob

About NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe:
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. is a leading software publisher producing a broad catalogue of high quality interactive entertainment for console and PC gaming platforms and online which is marketed and sold in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including TekkenTM, Dragon Ball®, NarutoTM, SOULCALIBURTM, One PieceTM, RidgeRacerTM, Ace CombatTM and TamagotchiTM.
TEKKENTM & © NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
©CAPCOM U.S.A., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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