2K Sports proudly announces partnership with USA Basketball for NBA 2K13  

Sydney, Australia, 16^th August 2012 – 2K Sports today announced a partnership with USA Basketball to feature both the star-studded 2012 USA Basketball Men’s National Team and the 1992 “Dream Team” in NBA 2K13, the next instalment of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise*.

“As executive producer, letting fans go head to head with these legendary USA teams was extremely important to JAY Z,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “We are excited to partner with USA Basketball, and share in JAY Z’s enthusiasm in making this a reality in NBA 2K13.” 

The 2012 USA Basketball Men’s National Team has earned recognition as one of USA Basketball’s all-time greatest teams.  NBA 2K13 cover athlete Kevin Durant helped lead the USA to its successful showing and joins the elite list of accomplished basketball players who have represented USA Basketball. 

“It was an incredible blessing to have been part of the 2012 USA Basketball National Team,” said Durant. “USA Basketball’s National Team legacy is incredible and so many of basketball’s all-time greats have been part of it, I’m just honored to be in that group. Like everybody, I can’t wait to see how our squad stacks up against the 1992 team in NBA 2K13.”

The original “Dream Team” is widely considered the most dominant sports team ever assembled, and featured 11 Hall of Fame players including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Clyde Drexler, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, David Robinson and Charles Barkley.

“The experience we shared in Barcelona is truly one of the highlights of my career,” said five-time NBA MVP and former NBA 2K cover athlete Michael Jordan. “Being able to represent not only my country but basketball as a whole is an honor that I will never forget.”

“The fantasy matchup between the legendary 1992 ‘Dream Team’ and the 2012 USA Men’s national team has become one of the greatest sports debates of our time,” stated JAY Z, the Executive Producer of NBA 2K13. “In NBA 2K13, we’re giving fans the opportunity to play as two of the best teams ever assembled in sporting history, literally putting the debate right into their hands.”

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, NBA 2K13 is rated G in Australia and New Zealand. NBA 2K13 will be available on 5^th October, 2012 in Australia and New Zealand for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ system and Windows PC. The Wii U™ version of the title will be available during the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to pre-order now at participating retailers in order to receive the NBA All-Star content on day one at no extra cost.

For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com.

For more information on NBA 2K13, visit www.facebook.com/NBA2K.

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

*According to 2008 – 2012 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through July 2012.

Sydney, Australia – August 16, 2012 – Ubisoft^® has revealed the full track list of Just Dance 4 for Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. Just Dance 4 will be released on October 2, 2012 on the Wii™ system from Nintendo, Microsoft Kinect™ for Xbox 360® and Sony PlayStation® Move for PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system. The game will also be released on the Wii U™ system from Nintendo during launch window.

Just Dance 4 features more than 40 new tracks, ranging from chart topping Billboard hits to classic dance party tracks. Whether it’s pop, Hip-Hop, rock, R&B or funk, there is something for everyone.

The track list of Just Dance 4 includes:

1. Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” new!
2. Las Ketchup – “Asereje (The Ketchup Song)” new!
3. Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj – “Beauty and a Beat” new!
4. Panjabi MC – “Beware Of The Boys (Mundian To Bach Ke)” new!
5. Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”
6. Boys Town Gang – “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” new!
7. Emma – “Cercavo Amore” new!
8. Army of Lovers – “Crucified” new!
9. Stefanie Heinzmann – “Diggin in the dirt” new!
10. Rihanna – “Disturbia”
11. Dancing Bros – “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” new!
12. Flo Rida – “Good Feeling”
13. Blu Cantrell – “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” new!
14. A.K.A – “Hot For Me” new!
15. The Blackout Allstars – “I Like It” new!
16. They Might Be Giants – “Istanbul” new!
17. Elvis Presley – “Jailhouse Rock” new!
18. Ricky Martin – “Livin’ la Vida Loca” new!
19. Selena Gomez and the Scene – “Love You Like A Love Song”
20. Bunny Beatz – “Make The Party (Don’t Stop)” new!
21. Nelly Furtado – “Maneater”
22. Sergio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas – “Mas Que Nada” new!
23. Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera – “Moves Like Jagger”
24. Alexandra Stan – “Mr. Saxobeat” new!
25. Rick Astley – “Never Gonna Give You Up”
26. Marina and The Diamonds – “Oh No!” new!
27. Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull – “On The Floor” new!
28. The Girly Team – “Oops!… I Dit It Again” new!
29. The B-52’s – “Rock Lobster”
30. Skrillex – “Rock N’ Roll (Will Take You To The Mountain)” new!
31. Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes – “Run The Show” new!
32. Anja – “Crazy Little Thing” new!
33. P!nk – “So What”
34. Sammy – “Some Catchin’ Up To Do” new!
35. Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass”
36. Stevie Wonder – “Superstition” new!
37. Europe – “The Final Countdown”
38. Halloween Thrills – “Time Warp” new!
39. 2 Unlimited – “Tribal Dance” new!
40. Hit The Electro Beat – “We No Speak Americano” new!
41. One Direction – “What Makes You Beautiful”
42. Will Smith – “Wild Wild West”
43. Barry White – “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything”
44. Bunny Beatz – “Make The Party (Don’t Stop)” new! (available on Wii U™, Kinect™ for Xbox 360 and PlayStation® Move)            

Wii U-exclusive Tracks

1.  The Girly Team – “Ain’t No Other Man” new!
2.  Cher Lloyd ft. Astro – “Want U Back” new!
3.  Jessie J – “Domino” new!
4. Rihanna ft. JAY-Z – “Umbrella” new!

Just Dance 4 also includes an array of fresh new features and game modes, including:

• Battle Mode: In the all new Battle Mode, friends go head to head with each other in six rounds of dance battles. During the battle, the choreography and music changes in real time, depending on who is currently winning or losing. The ultimate winner gets bragging rights until the next dance battle!
• Alternate Choreographies: Players have the chance to unlock alternative dance routines for some of their favorite tracks. They can opt for a more challenging, faster-paced routine or more outlandish choreography, depending on their mood.
• Expanded Just Sweat Mode: The popular Just Sweat mode gets a major upgrade with new workout sessions, personalised programs and a calorie counter to track your workout intensity. With Just Sweat, players stay fit while having fun – it’s exercise in disguise!
• Nintendo Wii U-exclusive Features: The Wii U version introduces up to 5-player gameplay with an exclusive Puppet Master Mode. The Puppet Master Mode allows the player operating the new Wii U GamePad™ to switch dance routines that are being performed by the four other players in real time. In this mode, the operator has the power to create choreographies and choose playlists for the other players to follow. In addition, the operator also has the ability to write on-screen live dedications and take pictures and videos of the best dance moments to share online!

For the latest information on Just Dance 4, please visit: www.justdancegame.com. Follow us on Twitter using hashtag #justdance4.

SYDNEY, Australia – Aug. 15, 2012 – The king of city-builders is making its triumphant return to the Mac! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced that SimCityTM will be coming to Mac as a digital download via Origin™ in February 2013. With development being led by the creative team at Maxis, the Mac version of SimCity will feature the same deep, rich gameplay that will define the PC experience as players on both platforms compete or collaborate to create a new world, together.

First-look at New Multiplayer Features for Free Dungeons & Dragons Action MMORPG Coming 2013

(Redwood City, CA) August 15, 2012 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc. today announced that its highly anticipated free-to-play action MMORPG based on the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Neverwinter, will make appearances at three of the largest summer gaming conventions:

•           Gamescom — August 15 to 19, 2012, at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany (booth D-015, hall 4.1)

•           Gen Con Indy — August 16 to 19, 2012, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN (Wizards of the Coast booth 1401)

•           PAX Prime — August 31 to September 2, 2012, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA (booth 3603)

Throughout August, convention attendees can look forward to playing a newly built demo that unveils the never-before-seen Events feature and brand new Blackdagger Ruins zone in Neverwinter. This small taste of the massive, free MMORPG, Neverwinter, highlights one of the game’s many public events that are designed to offer players something new to do every single day.

Press members who schedule exclusive behind closed doors presentations at PAX Prime and Gamescom will also receive a detailed look at the Foundry, Neverwinter’s groundbreaking user-generated content creation tool.

Perfect World Entertainment is also pleased to confirm an early 2013 release date for Neverwinter, providing developer Cryptic Studios even more time to add additional content and extra features that the developer team would love to have at launch. Such content includes a robust PvP system. Details on that and other additions will be revealed as Neverwinter’s quest to become the biggest and best MMORPG of 2013 continues.

“After an extremely successful E3, the nominations, awards and accolades for Neverwinter continues to fuel us with great ideas for new game features,” said Yoon Im, Senior Vice President, Game Publishing, Perfect World Entertainment. “We and our partners at Wizards of the Coast are committed to connecting gamers with the best possible D&D gaming experiences. With Neverwinter, we will not just meet expectations, we will exceed them and that means supporting our developers at Cryptic with the time they need to make the action MMORPG to beat in 2013.”

Perfect World Entertainment is also pleased to continue its partnership with Wizards of the Coast by showcasing Neverwinter at Gen Con Indy. Fans in attendance can take control of three different deadly Drow characters in a hands-on demo packed with adventure. Fight the infamous pirate Lord Traven Blackdagger and his crew, or perhaps meet Cryptic CEO Jack Emmert, a gaming enthusiast and annual Gen Con attendee!

“Neverwinter will be the best product we’ve made yet,” said Craig Zinkievich, COO and Executive Producer, Cryptic Studios. “We’re very proud of all the games we’ve developed. We’ve been making MMOs and free MMOs for a decade. Neverwinter takes ten years of those successes and hard lessons to heart. It’s a game and a franchise we’re nothing but passionate about. And now, with the amazing continued support of our publishers and licensors at Perfect World and Wizards of the Coast, we’re ready to kick the MMO space wide open in 2013.”

For more information about Neverwinter and its presence at these summer tradeshows, please visit: http://www.playneverwinter.com/

Witness Need For Speed like you’ve never seen it before in fast and fun 12-person multiplayer action. Jump into the open world of Fairhaven City and prove your driving skills against your friends. Drive a huge variety of cars and compete in a series of action-packed challenges. Race, Drift, Jump and Takedown your friends in a battle to become Most Wanted.

SYDNEY, Australia. 15, 2012 – Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that EA SPORTS™ has developed a new feature for FIFA 13 called EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day that will drive the deepest and most meaningful connection yet between a videogame and the real world of sport ever achieved. FIFA 13 and the football season will be completely connected for the world’s top leagues. EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day will drive real-world news ripped from the headlines around the world into FIFA 13. Real-world drama such as injuries, suspensions, team form, and media gossip will be reflected through in-game commentary and play out in-game.

“This is a huge technological innovation that will make every match feel like a seamless extension of the headlines ripped from the football pages around the world,” said David Rutter, Executive Producer of FIFA 13. “There is nothing bigger in the world of sports than match day. It brings together the emotions, passion and drama of the world’s sport for players, pundits, managers and fans alike. We are going to capture that experience and bring it to life in-game.”

Through EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day, fans will be following the heartbeat of football and their favourite club. Real-world fixtures and upcoming clashes of their favourite club in the top leagues will enable them to play right along with the beats of the season. Player form—displayed in detail within the team management screens—will change frequently, so players in form, or players struggling to keep form, will see their stats change throughout the season based on their real-world performances. Plus, Games of the Week will highlight the top global matchups for fans to enjoy.

EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, and PC, and will be included in a FIFA 13 demo for all three platforms that will launch around the world on September 11.

EA SPORTS also revealed today that it has expanded its most popular and addictive online* mode, now called Seasons, to include 2v2 co-op ranked online play where friends can battle together in ten game seasons to win promotion in league divisions. Division Titles have been added to every division, and a new Trophy Cabinet enables champions to showcase their silverware. Players can perfect their line-up and tactics across multiple Seasons matches, save the squads, and use them for every match. Plus, new match-making options enable fans to fine tune their Seasons experience.

The popular Seasons format has also been developed for FIFA Ultimate Team, bringing ranked online play with seasons, promotions, and relegation to the mode for the first time. In FIFA Ultimate Team fans can earn, buy, trade and bid for coveted players to build a team of the world’s best football stars. Fans can create and manage multiple squads and take them into competition in online and single-player tournaments. It’s now easier than ever to play Ultimate Team with a re-designed navigation system and the Icebreaker Flow, enabling inexperienced players to choose a team captain, such as Messi, Karim Benzema, Jakub B?aszczykowski or Claudio Marchisio, to begin a guided Ultimate Team journey.

Winner of the prestigious E3 Game Critics award for “Best Sports Game”, FIFA 13 captures the unpredictability of real-world football, ensuring no two matches are ever the same. The game features breakthrough gameplay innovations such as FIFA 13 First Touch Control and the Player Impact Engine that create a true battle for possession across the entire pitch and, features like Complete Dribbling and Attacking Intelligence that deliver freedom and creativity in attack. FIFA 13 is Football’s Social Network, where fans connect, compete and share with millions of others around the world.

FIFA 13 will be available in stores on September 27 in Australia and September 28 in New Zealand for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system with PlayStation Move support, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system withKinect™, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Wii™, PC, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo 3DS™, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and later this year on Nintendo WiiU™. The game will also be available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and later this year on Android. The game has not yet been rated.

Join more than nine million fans in the EA SPORTS football community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/easportsfifa.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™, and Fight Night boxing. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com.

The Limited Edition of the thrilling new racing experience from SEGA will contain a brand new track and character plus various collectable items and will be available as pre-order whilst stocks last.

The exclusive OutRun Bay track contains all the standard race modes found in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed™, plus challenges and time trials specific to the track.  This time though, the whole race is transformed as you get to speed across the gorgeous shimmering blue ocean as well as the roads in a spectacular level inspired by SEGA’s classic arcade racer OutRun™.  Sonic the Hedgehog’s popular rival Metal Sonic explodes on to the tracks in the exclusive Metal Sonic Mod Pack in the Limited Edition of the game, this prototype levitation vehicle was crafted purely to race – and race it must!  In addition to the track and character, an Emoticon Sticker Pack can also be found in the Limited Edition.  These collectables are found throughout the game and are given as rewards for skilful play, high scores and more.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Limited Edition will speed on to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation® Vita on 15^th November 2012.

Razer releases mouse mat and limited edition mouse with exclusive e-Sports team design 

GAMESCOM – COLOGNE, GERMANY 2012 – Razer, one of the world’s pioneering supporters of e-Sports, along with Counter Logic Gaming, MOBA pro-gaming juggernauts, are releasing a special edition Razer DeathAdder mouse and Razer Goliathus mouse mat.  Emblazoned in the team’s iconic logo and colors, fans of the fearsome elite team will get the same game performance boosting features CLG pro-gamers use to cinch countless victories.

Counter Logic Gaming’s massive contributions to the e-Sports scene in recent years, including exciting live-streamed matches, a well-managed online platform and serious ownage in tournament circuits, have made them immensely popular amongst e-Sports fans.  Counter Logic Gaming was crowned Razer Team of the Year 2011 after a voting amongst the Razer community, a title not easily awarded in a pool of more than 30 top competitive e-Sports teams.

“We’re happy to give back to a team that gives so much to the community. Not only is it fun to watch ‘HotshotGG’ and the rest of his team tear up the MOBA tournaments on live-stream, they also share their strategies and encourage discussions on forums for the betterment of gamers everywhere,” said Robert ‘RazerGuy’ Krakoff, president of Razer USA. “Both the players and fans will get to wear the CLG banner on their peripherals with pride.”

“This is the stuff dreams are made of,” said George “HotshotGG” Georgallidis, pro-gamer, Counter Logic Gaming. “To have CLG win Razer’s Team of the Year award and have our logo featured on their products is a milestone honor and a truly surreal experience. I’d like to thank Razer and all of our fans for making this a reality. You are what enables and drives us to play harder and achieve more so that we may rightly receive your overwhelming continued support!”

The Counter Logic Gaming Razer Goliathus and Razer DeathAdder e-Sports Edition are both available for purchase from Razerzone.com and clgaming.net.

About the Razer Goliathus e-Sports edition mouse mat

Engineered to exceed the exacting demands of the world’s top professional gamers, the Razer Goliathus e-Sports edition is now better and stronger with an anti-fraying stitched frame for extended durability. Retaining its slick speed-enhancing surface that blends high acceleration with razor-sharp responsiveness and unyielding control, the competition-grade Razer Goliathus e-Sports edition perfectly balances glide and resistance suitable for all playstyles and mouse sensitivity setups.
Price: USD$19.99/ EU €19.99

Availability:

Razerzone.com and clgaming.net store – Aug. 14, 2012 

Product features:

• Slick cloth weave for unbridled speed and effortless control
• Anti-fraying stitched frame extends mat durability
• Pixel-precise targeting and tracking
• Exclusive team design
• Size: 355mm (length) x 254mm (width) x 3mm (height)
• Rubber base for a secure grip on smooth surfaces

For more information about the Razer Goliathus e-Sports edition, please visit www.razerzone.com/clg-goliathus.

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About the Razer DeathAdder e-Sports edition mouse

The Counter Logic Gaming Razer DeathAdder e-Sports edition was made after CLG was named Razer Team of the Year 2011. This limited edition mouse is a testament to their contributions in the e-Sports scene. It’s their weapon of choice delivering a combination of comfort with its right-handed ergonomic form factor and unbridled gaming precision with its 3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G infrared sensor.

Price: USD$69.99/ EU €69.99

Availability:

Razerzone.com and clgaming.net store – Aug. 14, 2012 

Product features:

System Requirements

• PC /      Mac with USB port
• Windows®      7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP or Mac OS X (v10.4 and above)
• Internet      connection (for driver installation)
• At      least 35MB of hard disk space

For more information about the Razer DeathAdder e-Sports edition, please visit www.razerzone.com/clg-deathadder.

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About Counter Logic Gaming:

Founded in 2010, Counter Logic Gaming has quickly become one of the world’s leading professional gaming organizations. With a roster of 20 players hailing from eight different countries across North America and Europe, CLG bolsters some of the finest talent from the League of Legends and DotA 2 professional scenes. With over 18 tournament podium finishes and a global audience base in the millions, CLG has placed itself firmly at the forefront of e-Sports.

For more information, please visit www.clgaming.net 

Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment revealed that Catwoman, DC Comics’ feline fatale, will be featured in the upcoming superhero fighter, Injustice: Gods Among Us.

njustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat. The game is scheduled for release in 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii U™ system from Nintendo.

Injustice: Gods Among Us debuts as a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favourite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman and many others.  Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today releases the first gameplay trailer for Spy Hunter, the reboot of the legendary combat driving series.

Once again, players will reprise the role of ‘The Agent’ to take down a global terrorist organization set on world domination. Equipped with new tech gadgets, advanced weaponry and added vehicle transformations upgrades, the Interceptor is ready to execute even the most difficult missions and seamlessly transform from supercar to off-road assault vehicle to speed boat.

Specially developed for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS by TT Fusion, Spy Hunter will be available this October.