Tactical Naval Warfare, Combined with First-Person, Boots-on-the-Ground Gameplay, Lands this Autumn 

Sydney, Australia – February 9, 2012 – Lock, load and prepare for grand oceanic action this Autumn because Hasbro (Nasdaq: HAS) and Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), proudly present the BATTLESHIP™ videogame developed with Double Helix Games.  Inspired by the classic naval strategy game, this seek-and-find adventure is taken to spectacular new heights.  As a stand-alone story from Universal Pictures’ upcoming epic action-adventure of the same name, the BATTLESHIP videogame offers a blend of strategic naval command and first-person action gameplay. 

“We’re geared up for an outrageous sea and land conflict with the all new BATTLESHIP videogame,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing.  “Inspired by the film’s exciting action and stunning backdrop, the game is next-gen naval warfare that thrusts players into the middle of humanity’s last stand against an unfamiliar menace.” 

BATTLESHIP follows elite demolitions specialist Cole Mathis as he clashes against an aquatic-based extraterrestrial peril in the sand and sea of the beautiful Hawaiian archipelago.  Trapped in a veritable communications dead zone, Mathis must command the U.S. Navy fleet in a “siege on the sea,” while simultaneously rallying the troops on land for a terrifying “war on the shore.” 

“With a BATTLESHIP videogame, we have an amazing opportunity to take our beloved property and give it a modern-day spin,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media and Marketing at Hasbro.  “The merging of tactical and action elements immerses players in an epic maritime conflict.  Activision is completely up to the task of delivering a high-intensity thrill ride that’s perfectly suited for today’s console owners.” 

Combining naval strategy simulation with first-person shooter gameplay, players fend off the enemy beachside while ordering attacks against their marine counterparts. Seamlessly switching between battlefield and overview “Battle Command” map, the Hasbro game is brought to life as carriers, frigates, cruisers, destroyers, submarines and the legendary USS Missouri Battleship pummel the enemy in a race to strategic points that turn the tide of battle.  The BATTLESHIP videogame is a next-gen marvel perfectly suited to turn nostalgic game junkies into battle-hardened admirals. 

The BATTLESHIP videogame, developed by Double Helix for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, arrives in Europe this April and North America this May.  The PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® are not yet rated by the Classification Board. For more information on the game, please visit www.battleshipthevideogame.com.  For more information on the upcoming epic action-adventure “Battleship,” which arrives in theatres on April 12th, visit www.battleshipmovie.com.

Trion attempts to set Guinness World Records® title for in-game marriages on Feb. 14!   

Banish the butterflies and warm your cold feet with the new Ascended Weddings trailer released today from Trion Worlds. The video follows in-game couples as they embark on incredible journeys of love unique to the world of Telara, from adventuring together afield to celebrating their nuptials in front of all their friends. Download the video now and share in the festivities!  

Next week, Telaran lovebirds will tie the knot in an effort to set the world record for most in-game marriages in a 24-hour period. Beginning at 9am PST on Valentine’s Day, any two Rift players that get hitched in-game will be counted in the Guinness World Records® title attempt and receive the “The Avowed” in-game title.

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH today announced that it will release the first DLC for NeverDead on February 22nd. 

Entitled NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 1, the DLC expands the online element of the game, with a new playable character, three new challenges within the expanded Asylum level and two new online costumes for the game’s immortal hero, Bryce Boltzmann. 

The Expansion Pack offers the user the chance to control a fashionable, charismatic pop-idol called Nikki Summerfield within NeverDead’s cooperative online challenges, and take part in three new challenges within the reworked Asylum stage. These include: 

·          Egg Hunt: Scour the expanded Asylum level for collectables scoring points by delivering them to designated ‘Score Zones’. Opponents will try to snatch any that you drop along the way, while enemy ambush points and environmental hazards at every turn up the ante. 

·          Fragile Alliance: A competitive race through a number of checkpoints spread across the map. Users can interrupt their rivals’ progress by attacking each other. This mode also sees the number of environmental hazards and enemy spawn points upped for additional challenge.                                                                                                              

·          Onslaught: Unlock the entire Asylum level section-by-section by defeating all enemies. Demon-seals that block off areas will dissipate as you defeat enemies from the previous area, providing more-controlled player movement and encounters. 

Finally, the NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 1 also boasts two costumes for online users to dress Bryce in.

SYDNEY, Australia – February 9, 2012 –  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced the launch of Gotham City Impostors, an original, download only, multiplayer first-person shooter from Monolith Productions for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.  

Gotham City Impostors allows up to 12 players to battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by Impostors inspired by the DC Comics characters Batman and The Joker. The game can be purchased for 1200 Microsoft Points in the Xbox LIVE^® Marketplace for Xbox 360, now available on PC via the Games for Windows LIVE Marketplace and Steam® and coming soon on the PlayStation®Network.   

“Gotham City Impostors is a unique first-person multiplayer shooter that delivers a completely different Batman experience that is irreverent, fun and humourous,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  “The game is unlike any other on the market today and gives fans the opportunity to play the game in which they want to play.  We can’t wait to see reactions from players wreaking havoc in Gotham City.” 

Players can engage in deliriously fast paced, uniquely vertical, and completely unconventional urban warfare where progress supports levelling up and access to a mind-boggling array of customisation options. Unlock new Bats or Jokerz costumes and build your own specific loadout from a huge asortment of traditional and homebrew weaponry, equipment, and perks. Gadgets such as the Glider Rig, Grappling Hook, and Spring Boots give gamers unprecedented mobility options, while support items like the Bear Traps, Boomerang, and Body Armour open up new tactical options. 

The game features five maps and four modes inspired by DC Comics’ Batman license.  The maps include Crime Alley, Amusement Mile, Ace Chemical, The Docks and Gotham Power.  Gamers can choose from several gameplay modes – Team Deathmatch, Fumigation or Psych Warfare modes – and engage in all-out combat, or they can choose the Challenges mode, a single-player mode that allows players to safely explore the different maps and practice using different weapons, support items and gadgets. 

A free downloadable content pack will be available in March.  It will include a new “25^th Floor” map, as well as over 100 new customisation options including weapons, support items, costumes and calling card elements. 

To watch the launch trailer click here.

We’re pleased to announce that Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition is now available in retail stores across Australia and New Zealand.

With the release of the Ultimate Edition Bethesda Softworks presents the definitive edition of Fallout: New Vegas®. This complete package, which includes the full version of Fallout: New Vegas as well as the Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues and Lonesome Road add-on packs, allows you to experience everything that New Vegas has to offer. Each of these four main add-on packs combined ultimately raise the level cap to 50. To sweeten the pot, you’ll be armed with the latest cache of unique weapons, ammo types and recipes from the most recent add-on packs Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners Arsenal.

You’ll find there are more friends – and enemies – to make whether you’re a seasoned explorer of the Mojave, or playing the game for the first time. You’ll be able to explore the Sierra Madre Casino, Zion National Park, Big MT research crater and the treacherous Divide – all of which are now open for exploring. On your journey you’ll discover there are also more consequences to be responsible for, and more opportunities to live in glory – or infamy – throughout the Wasteland. The choices you make will be as influential as ever.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 9, 2012 – Choose your destiny in the massive and mysterious world of Amalur! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), 38 Studios, LLC and Big Huge Games today released the much anticipated open-world action role-playing game, Kingdoms of Amalur™: Reckoning™. The game’s vision was brought to life by 24-time New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and internationally-celebrated game designer Ken Rolston – an all-star team assembled by three-time World Series Champion pitcher and founder of 38 Studios, Curt Schilling. This original intellectual property breaks new ground by melding a deep open-world RPG experience with visceral action combat that offers players millions of combinations of moves, weapons and armor in a completely unique experience for every individual. IGN.com, who awarded the game with “9 out of 10” review score, anticipates “Reckoning will be discussed when Game of the Year 2012 rolls around,” adding that it “certainly isn’t a game you should sleep on. Quite the contrary: Amalur demands your attention.” The UK’s The Guardian added “Reckoning sounds like just the kind of start to 2012 RPG fans were hoping for.”

EA and 38 studios also revealed today House of Valor, a digital download pack* that extends the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning story giving players seven exclusive quests. The Grand Champion Tyr Magnus will challenge players to compete in the Valor Arena and overcome all obstacles to survive the barbaric tournament and ultimately seize control of the arena. As the player battles through the Valor Arena, they will meet new companions and rivals along the way. In addition, players can visit the Arena Battle Board to access a nearly endless variety of combat challenges. By completing bonus objectives in these challenges, like defeating all enemies without taking any damage, players can earn unique items and other rewards. House of Valor is available with a non-transferable one-time -use registration code that accompanies the new, full retail purchase Players that do not have a code can purchase a Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Online Pass for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox®LIVE Marketplace and $15.95 on the PlayStation®Network.

“This is a momentous occasion for the entire team at 38 Studios and Big Huge Games. I could not be more proud of all of the heart, passion and talent the team has poured into creating the first title in the world of Amalur ,” said Curt Schilling, Founder and Chairman of 38 Studios. “This is the beginning of a long and fantastic journey . We are deeply committed to the RPG community and plan to continue to serve up a lot more story-based and action-packed content in the near and long term.”

Reckoning has become one of hottest video games of 2012 after being included on the New York Times, Complex, IGN and other ‘Most Anticipated Games of 2012’ lists. Reckoning players customize every aspect of their experience through a revolutionary new RPG system as they unlock powerful new Destinies, abilities, and combat maneuvers based on their own individual play style. In Reckoning, players immerse themselves in a master-crafted world filled with extraordinary landscapes, mysterious cities, colorful characters and fantastic creatures.

Developed by 38 Studios subsidiary Big Huge Games in Baltimore, Maryland and 38 Studios in Providence, Rhode Island, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is available now in Australia and will be available in New Zealand on February 10, 2012 on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Learn more about Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning by visiting www. Reckoning.com or follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/Reckoning TheGame) and on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Reckoning Game).

SYDNEY, Australia – February 9, 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that EA SPORTS ™ Grand Slam ® Tennis 2 is available in retail stores beginning today. The EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis franchise will be coming to high definition for the first time and will be available on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PlayStation®3, including support of the PlayStation® Move controller. EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2 features top past and present athletes including John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, and is the only place to play all four Grand Slam championships. Now players can experience the thrill of serving up aces on the prestigious Centre Court at The Championships, Wimbledon – exclusive to EA SPORTS or hitting cross-court winners on the clay courts of the French Open.

“We’re excited to bring the EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis franchise to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms where we can leverage the power of these high definition consoles and give it the level of authenticity and depth that EA SPORTS games are known for,” said Dean Richards, General Manager, Team & Action Sports, EA SPORTS. “We feel like we’re bringing the first real innovation to the tennis category in a while with the Total Racquet Control system, and truly put the racket in the palm of your hands with really strong PlayStation Move integration.”

EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis 2 will include a host of gameplay features including:

• All-New Total Racquet Control:Control every shot with the right analog stick, smashing forehands, backhands, overheads and volleys with precision, accuracy and power.
• Become a Champion: Become a true Grand Slam® tournament champion by capturing all four major championships in succession – including Wimbledon (exclusive to the EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis franchise).
• PlayStation Move Support:The motion control experience gets you on your feet and puts a racquet right in the palm of your hands.
• Legends of Now and Then:Play with or against more than 20 of the greatest players to ever grace the courts, including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams.
• Professional, Realistic, Organic (P.R.O.). AI:The playing styles and behaviors of the sport’s greatest stars are captured right down to their signature swings and emotional reactions. Realistic tactics and strategies are your keys to success against each legend whether playing on hard court, clay or grass.
• ESPN Grand Slam® Tournament Classics:Relive or rewrite some of the most memorable moments in tennis. From Borg versus McEnroe, to Nadal versus Federer, play your way through history unlocking up to 25 amazing moments of Grand Slam® tournaments.
• EA SPORTS Game Face: Use the Game Face Creator web application to make a lifelike 3D avatar as a playable character in the game.

EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis 2 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver and is rated G by the Australian Classification Board. For more information on EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis 2, please visit www.easports.com/grandslamtennis2 or become a fan of EA SPORTS ™ Grand Slam ® Tennis on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/EASPORTSGrandSlamTennis

One of the world’s most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man. Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the new film stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.

London, United Kingdom – February 7th, 2012 – Atari’s popular Breakout^®: Boost, which has achieved 2.5 million downloads on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, today received a sweet update: a Valentine’s Day level pack, available now through a £0.69 / €0.79 / AU$0.99 in-app purchase. The pack celebrates Valentine’s Day with 50 new, romantic levels and brick layouts displaying candy heart sayings and cute pictures. Also included is a Cupid’s Arrow power up which helps break those romantic bricks to pieces more quickly. Lastly, players can show their love for the new levels by competing for leaderboard placement and earning new achievements for completion.

Players can purchase the new content for £0.69 / €0.79 / AU$0.99 by updating their App and selecting the Valentine’s Day Pack under “New Game”. 

Download the original, free Breakout: Boost, with 5 original levels and over 250 more available through in-app purchases, including the new Valentine’s Day levels: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/breakout-boost/id476059948?mt=8. 

Download Breakout: Boost+ for £0.69 / €0.79 / AU$0.99, with 100 original levels and 50 Valentine’s Day levels available through in-app purchase: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/breakout-boost/id494136657?mt=8. 

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Atari (www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook® and digital download), on smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories. 

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