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Archive for July, 2011
From/De: Capcom PR
Capcom will be in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 with an incredible line-up of activities and special surprises. Capcom will once again be located at booth #4844 which is sure to be a can’t miss hub of activity for fans: playable demos of the upcoming 2011/2012 line-up of games, daily tournaments, signing sessions, and special deals at the Capcom store.
Please see below for additional information and full details can be found at Capcom-Unity: http://www.capcom-unity.com/snow_infernus/blog/2011/07/12/capcom_rules_san_diego_comic_con_2011.
PANELS
• STREET FIGHTER – Legendary Street Fighter producer, Yoshinori Ono will provide the latest update on highly anticipated fighting game STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN. Hear what’s in store for the iconic Street Fighter and TEKKEN characters in this explosive genre-defining game. TEKKEN producer Katsuhiro Harada will also appear to face off against Ono-san, continuing their fierce rivalry over which fighting game franchise reigns supreme. Exclusive reveals and special surprises are in store. Immediately following the Street Fighter panel on Thursday, witness the battle of the big boys as Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono and TEKKEN producer Katsuhiro Harada take the fight outside to the IGN/Sprint booth at the Hilton Gaslamp Hotel Park right across the street. Street Fighter fans are encouraged to come in costume to the show as Thursday has been deemed “Street Fighter Day” by Capcom. Thursday, July 21. 2:15-3:15p.m. in Room 6BCF.
• World of Capcom – Capcom fans won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about the upcoming line-up of games from their favorite video game publisher. In addition to the latest trailers, several producers will be on hand to share in-depth details on their projects. Hiroyuki Kobayashi (Resident Evil 4) will discuss his exciting new open-world action adventure game Dragon’s Dogma. Jason Leigh will talk about the reimagined zombie outbreak in Fortune City starring Frank West in Dead Rising 2 Off The Record. Kazuhiro Tsuchiya will delve into the over-the-top new IP, Asura’s Wrath. Friday, July 22 5:00-6:00p.m. in Room 25ABC.
• Resident Evil – 2011 marks the 15th anniversary of the legendary video game franchise that gave fear a face and horror a home. Come find out the latest information about the newest entries to the Resident Evil franchise: the brutal truth behind Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City with producer Rey Jimenez, Resident Evil: Revelations for the Nintendo 3DS, the gorgeous re-imagining of Resident Evil 4 HD and Resident Evil Code Veronica X HD, plus some surprises! Followed by a Q&A session. Resident Evil devotees can dress up as their favorite series’ characters on Friday, which has been deemed “Resident Evil Day” by Capcom. Friday, July 22. 6:30-7:30p.m. in Room 5AB.
• Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Fighting fans are in for a special treat about this legendary fighting game franchise straight from producer Ryota Niitsuma. Fans will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek as well as a chance to come on stage to showcase their skills for a chance to win special prizes. Followed by a Q&A session. Saturday, July 23. 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. in Room 25ABC.
BOOTH ACTIVITIES
• Play the upcoming 2011/2012 line-up of games before they come out in stores! Playable demos include: Dragon’s Dogma, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Resident Evil Revelations, STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN, Asura’s Wrath, Dead Rising 2 Off The Record, Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, and a new title that will be announced shortly before the start of the show.
• Tournaments will be happening in the heart of Capcom’s booth Thursday through Saturday at 11am-12pm and 3-4pm, and Sunday 11-12pm. Signup daily at the Capcom booth from 9-10am.
• Capcom producers and artists will be hosting signing sessions at various times during the show.
• Thursday is “Street Fighter Day” and Friday is “Resident Evil Day.” Fans who attend the show in the respective series’ costumes on the designated days will receive special bonuses at the Capcom store.
• The Capcom store will once again offer special merchandise and limited edition items, in addition to the ever popular Grab Bag filled with awesome Capcom goodies.
• There will also be additional special promotions and giveaways galore, so attendees are encouraged to visit the booth often.
CAPCOM-UNITY
• The Capcom-Unity team will be live streaming video from the show. Exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes looks and special guests are planned throughout the duration of the convention. Please visit the site at http://www.capcom-unity.com/ and check back often for the latest content.
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Since its beginning, PopCap has been known and still is one of the best developers in casual games. By now, millions of people have already heard and played about Bejeweled, Zuma, and Plants vs. Zombies, and many more games on cell phones, smartphones, cable/satellite receiver, PC, consoles, and social networks. For EA, a company such as PopCap meets many of its online casual games purposes with the purchase.
With a payment of $650 million in cash and $100 million in common stock , PopCap becomes the newest division of EA. PopCap published “An open letter to all our players” in which it states a very important message: “PopCap’s creative culture is the main reason EA was interested in us. We’re not changing our focus from creating awesome casual games everyone can enjoy.”
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Desde sus inicios, PopCap se ha conocido y sigue siendo uno de los mejores desarrolladores en los juegos casuales. Por ahora, millones de personas ya han escuchado y han jugado Bejeweled, Zuma, y Plants vs Zombies, y muchos más juegos en los teléfonos móviles, smartphones, receptor por cable / satélite, PC, consolas, y redes sociales. Para EA, una empresa como PopCap cumple con muchos de sus propósitos de juegos ocasionales en línea con la compra.
Con un pago de $ 650 millones en efectivo y $ 100 millones en acciones de capital ordinarias, PopCap se convierte en la nueva división de EA. PopCap publicó ” Una carta abierta a todos nuestros jugadores” en la que afirma un mensaje muy importante: “la cultura creativa de PopCap es la razón principal por la que EA estaba interesado en nosotros. No estamos cambiando nuestro enfoque de la creación de increíbles juegos casuales que todos puedan disfrutar”.
Sources/Fuentes: PopCap: An open letter to all our players [http://www.popcap.com/ea], EA News: A note from our new pals at PopCap [http://www.ea.com/news/a-note-from-our-new-pals-at-popcap].
From/De: The Pokémon Company
POKÉMON VIDEO GAME CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT 2011 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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After two hard-fought days of head to head battles this weekend, the nation’s top Pokémon video game players were crowned at the 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. The top eight players in each age division all earned an invitation to represent the U.S. in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in San Diego, California, August 12th–14th, with the top four finishers winning travel and accommodations. The tournament drew more than 500 Pokémon video game players, family, and fans from across the U.S.
The 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships, featuring the smash hit Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games, ended with 24 Pokémon Trainers, divided equally into three divisions—the Junior Division (born in 2000 or later), the Senior Division (born in 1996–1999), and the Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier)—and each earning guaranteed spots in the upcoming Pokémon Video Game World Championships, where they will compete against some of the best Pokémon video game players from Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
To qualify for the invite-only Pokémon Video Game World Championships in San Diego, players participated in qualifying tournaments held in seven cities leading up to the U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis. The Pokémon U.S. National and World Championships are premier events managed by The Pokémon Company International.
The final results for the 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships are as follows:
JUNIORS
1st Place – Henry Maxon, age 11, Carnation, WA
2nd Place – Brendan Zheng, age 8, Fresh Meadows, NY
3rd Place – Luke Lavin, age 11, Marietta, GA
4th Place – Brian Hough, age 10, Ann Arbor, MI
5th Place – Scott Ramirtha, age 8, Sugarland, TX
6th Place – Tristan Lankford, age 9, Athens, GA
7th Place – Janelle Hagan, age 7, New Bremen, OH
8th Place – Grace Arnold, age 11, Frankfort, IL
SENIORS
1st Place – Aaron Zheng, age 13, Fresh Meadows, NY
2nd Place – David Arnold, age 14, Frankfort, IL
3rd Place – Phillip Codio, age 14, Floral Park, NY
4th Place – Aaron Traylor, age 14, Boston, MA
5th Place – Kristian Mosquito, age 15, New York, NY
6th Place – Brandon Mitchell, age 15, Memphis, TN
7th Place – Enosh Shachal, age 15, Tenafly, NJ
8th Place – Brandon Tang, age 13, Fort Wayne, IN
MASTERS
1st Place – Wolfe Glick, age 15, McLean, VA
2nd Place – Dan Zollner, age 23, Edgewater Park, NJ
3rd Place- Simon Yip, age 19, New York, NY
4th Place – Michael Floccare, age 18, Baltimore, MD
5th Place – Greyson Garren, age 17, Metamora, IL
6th Place – Jason Fisher-Short, age 28, Phoenix, AZ
7th Place – Matt Coyle, age 21, Buffalo, NY
8th Place – Stephen Morioka, age 21, Chicago, IL
For more information, please visit: www.pokemon.com/vgc.
About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visitwww.pokemon.com.
A cat that deserves a medal of honor. | Un gato que se merece una medalla de honor.
Medal of Honor Cat
Behind the Scenes | Detrás de las escenas
Source/Fuente: Freddiew’s Channel @ YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/user/freddiew], Freddiew’s Behind-the-Scenes Channel @ YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/user/freddiew2], @ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/freddiewspage].
Source/Fuente: Asgard Studios via GamesPress.
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Source/Fuente: EA UK.
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