Guten morgen aus Deutschland! (Good morning from Germany)

Capcom has arrived in Germany for Gamescom 2011 and we’ve brought a few characters with us. Some old favorites and some new heroes, they are all available via new assets on the Capcom Press Centre now at www.capcomeuro-press.com

Asura’s Wrath
Stripped of his powers and banished to the Earth, Asura returns after 12,000 years to exact revenge on those who betrayed him. In the newest episode revealed, meet Asura’s former master and mentor, Augus, as they battle to the death starting on Moon before they take the fight to Earth.

New artwork for two of Asura’s other enemies is also included. Kalrow, an old man on a walking stick with wheels because he’s too lazy to walk, works out many strategies to kill Asura without actually joining the fight himself; and Sergei, an icy and sadistic deity who manipulates the world.

Dead Rising 2 Off The Record
Photojournalist Frank West is back and he’s taken some time out during his latest trip to ‘Uranus Zone’ to teach us some photography skills in the latest video, Frank’s Foto Facts.

DmC Devil May Cry
The stylish action, fluid combat and self-assured protagonist of Devil May Cry has returned with a more brutal and visceral edge in the first gameplay video for DmC Devil May Cry. In a story that sees Dante coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel, Dante wields his trademark sword and gun combo attacks on countless enemies.

Dragon’s Dogma
Dragon’s Dogma is set to be an exhilarating action combat game with the freedom to explore and interact in a rich, living and breathing world. Get a deeper look at the game’s innovative pawn system, which offers flexible combat assistance with a main pawn companion that can be trained throughout the game, and two secondary pawns that can vary to fit your combat style.

Resident Evil Revelations
In a new trailer and screenshots, you’ll encounter a new kind of virus which spawns an enemy that not only attacks you on land but also underwater, as well as dive further into the whereabouts of Chris Redfield as he and his new partner Jessica Sherawat investigate a plane crash in snow filled mountains.

Street Fighter x Tekken
Get your first look at four new playable characters! From the Street Fighter franchise we’ve added wrestler Hugo and fan-favorite Ibuki. From the Tekken franchise we’ve added Raven and the big bear himself, Kuma.

Steel Battalion Heavy Armor
Set in 2082, Steel Battalion Heavy Armor depicts a world devoid of semiconductors, where war is waged with rudimentary weapons as new superpowers struggle for dominance. Playing as pilot Lt. Powers players control a Vertical Tank as he embarks on a mission that will see the action shift from North America to battlefields and war-torn streets across the globe. Taking full advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360, Steel Battalion Heavy Armor is an Xbox 360 exclusive first person action game set to deliver a uniquely immersive experience and an evolution in warfare gaming.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Check out newly announced Nemesis from Resident Evil on the Capcom side and Doctor Strange from the Marvel universe in this ultimate fighting battle.

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the official announcement trailer for Lollipop Chainsaw, coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2012. From the brilliantly twisted minds of Suda51 (No More Heroes, Shadows of the Damned, Killer7), James Gunn (Super, Slither, Dawn of the Dead, Tromeo and Juliet) and Grasshopper Manufacture, Lollipop Chainsaw tells the tale of zombie hunter/cheerleader Juliet Starling as she hacks her way through hoards of the undead with her trusty chainsaw to discover the mystery of the zombie outbreak. 

Lollipop Chainsaw is the ‘un-deadly’ story of sweet and killer zombie hunter Juliet Starling and her quest to uncover the root of a colossal zombie outbreak. With her wickedly awesome chainsaw in hand, Juliet slices, dices and splits her way through hordes of the undead, but soon realizes the horde is only the opening act to a festival of zombie rock lords determined to kill the chainsaw wielding cheerleader.

For the latest information on the game, visit www.lollipopchainsaw.com or follow the game on twitter @lollichainsaw or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lollipopchainsaw.

First Details for Football Manager 2012 Revealed. 

Tuesday 16^th August 2011 – Sports Interactive Ltd. & SEGA® Europe Ltd. today unveiled the latest version of their successful football management simulation series, Football Manager™ 2012. Planned to be in stores before Christmas, Football Manager 2012 will once again allow you to take charge of your favourite football team and put your managerial skills to the test. 

The award-winning Football Manager series has now sold in excess of 7 million copies worldwide and has topped the UK and many European PC charts for the last seven years, with over 108 weeks at no.1 in the UK to date.

“We’re delighted to finally be able to start talking about Football Manager 2012” said Miles Jacobson, Studio Director at Sports Interactive. “It’s another year of evolution, with some revolution thrown in for good measure so we’re pretty sure our dedicated communities, and hopefully lots of new people too, get to play and enjoy the game when it’s released later in the year.”

Counting over 800 new features, not including changes to the rules of the games 50+ leagues, Football Manager 2012 promises to be the most realistic, immersive and playable football management simulation ever for any fan who has ever dreamed of making the big decisions, both on and off the field.

Key new & improved features for Football Manager 2012:

Transfers & Contracts – significant changes to the transfer and contract systems, including loyalty bonuses, better implementation of amateur and youth contracts, an improved transfer centre and the ability to lock areas of the contract negotiation when you aren’t prepared to budge. This helps you to manage your budgets and gives you flexibility in what you offer money hungry players, or agents, as incentives.

Scouting improvements – using several real life scouting reports, a new in-game report has been devised which includes squad analysis, tactics information and information about goals scored and conceded alongside lots of other scouting improvements, giving you all the information you need to prepare before kick-off and throughout the season.

3D Match Improvements – new animations, a whole new crowd system, improved weather system, more stadiums, plus two brand new cameras – “Behind Goal” and “Director Cam” as well as all other camera angles being reversible – meaning you can watch and analyse every aspect of every game.

Manage Anywhere, Anytime – the ability to add or take away playable nations in your saved game as often as you want. Manage in that country at the start of the next season- meaning you don’t have to stay in the nations which are chosen by you to be playable at the start of your career.

Tone – a whole new level has been added to team talks and conversations, with the new tone system, which allows you to specify the way you want to say things – be as cool as a cucumber by saying things calmly or throw tea cups around by saying things with passion. There are 6 different tones to choose from with specific comments per tone.

Intelligent Interface – a new adaptive layout system, which means the higher your screen resolution, the more info is easily at your fingertips. The new interface also contains new filters, customisable columns, a new tactics screen, and lots of new overview screens.

Brand New Tutorial – standing separate from the main game, a mode to help new players find their way around the game easily, whilst also offering tips to experienced managers on how to get the most out of the game, as well as a new in-game “how to” system.

On top of these key innovations, there are lots of areas of the game that have had huge improvements, such as the media system, press conferences, the youth system, newgens, the social networking options, friendlies, international management and many more which will be detailed in a series of video blogs over the coming months, alongside more information about Football Manager 2012.

For further information please go to www.sigames.com or www.footballmanager.com.

For assets, please visit www.sega-press.com

About Sports Interactive Ltd.:

Sports Interactive (SI) is the world’s leading developer of football management simulations through its Football Manager series of games Founded in 1994 and based in the Old Street area of London, SI has a full-time staff of 70 and employs services of more than 1,500 part-time researchers across the globe, alongside over 100 offsite beta testers. The company’s games have enjoyed an unparalleled history of commercial and critical success, with eleven of its creations among the UK’s Top 20 fastest-selling PC games of all time, and 6 in the UK’s top 20 best-selling PC games of all time. Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA in 2006. Further information on the company and its games is available from the SI website, www.sigames.com.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com.

Funzio, developer of action-packed AAA quality games for Facebook, Google+ and mobile, today announced that its first mobile game Crime City hit #1 on Apple’s Free Apps Chart within four days of launching on iOS. The game is currently one of the Top 10 Grossing Apps.

“The reception for Crime City has been phenomenal,” said Ken Chiu, CEO of Funzio. “Within only five days of launch, the iOS version has had more than one million downloads. Looking ahead, we’re focused on growing our network of high quality games across Facebook, Google+ and mobile.”

Noteworthy milestones over the last 12 months include:

• September 2010: Crime City first launched on Facebook, and it quickly became one of the top five Facebook games of the year. Crime City on Facebook has since had: more than 1 million daily active users, more than 7.5 million monthly players and the highest rating of any game that has more than 600,000 daily active users on Facebook (4.9/5.0)
• May 2011: Funzio secured $20 million in Series A growth financing led by IDG Ventures in the US and IDG Capital Partners in China (http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/social-gaming-startup-funzio-lands-20-million-series-a-funding-led-idg-ventures-idg-1512297.htm)
• June 2011: Funzio hired its 50th employee and expects to close the year with more than 100
• August 2011: Crime City became one of the first games available on Google+ (http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/social-gaming-startup-funzio-launches-mega-hit-crime-city-on-google-1548890.htm)
• August 2011: Crime City launched on iOS (http://itunes.apple.com/app/crime-city/id430907397?mt=8), reached #1 on Apple’s Free Apps Chart, broke into the Top 10 Grossing Apps Chart and was downloaded more than 1 million times in 5 days

Crime City has millions of monthly players, and a number of new games are currently in development.

About Crime City
Crime City lets users become the toughest mob boss and rule the city. Users can build up their hoods, invite others to be in their mafia, collect hundreds of items to equip them and fight others to see who the strongest is. To view the trailer, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xRcyTbaW4g.

About Funzio
Funzio creates free-to-play high quality, innovative and polished games for Facebook, Google+ and mobile that are action-packed and foster competition. Funzio recently secured $20 million in Series A growth financing led by IDG Ventures in the US and IDG Capital Partners in China so that it can accelerate its expansion and development. Funzio is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit: http://www.funzio.com.

Dr. Victor Fries was a brilliant cryogenics expert whose life took a cruel twist that would see him dedicate his life to avenging the fate of his beloved wife Nora and becoming an archenemy of Batman.  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today released a new video revealing Mr. Freeze in his role in the upcoming Batman: Arkham City videogame. 

Published by Warner Bros. Interactive and developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City will be available beginning Oct. 19 in Australia for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City – five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum – and the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license. Fans can visit www.batmanarkhamcity.com to sign up to receive updates regarding the game and join the discussion on the community site at http://community.batmanarkhamcity.com to participate in forums, read upcoming developer diaries and stay abreast of all the latest Batman: Arkham City news 

Title: Centipede: Infestation
Platforms: Nintendo Wii, 3DS
Release Date: 2011
Genre: Arcade Shooter

About Centipede Infestation

Play as Max, the hero and bug slayer, who must defend Maisy, a girl whose gardens bring life back to the wasteland that the planet has now become. Squash giant mutated centipedes, spiders, beetles, grubs, caterpillars, moths, and more. Lay waste to these mutated bugs with weapons such as the Lightning Orb Gun, Nuke Cannon, Freezethrower, Mine Launcher, and more. Use the bodies of dead bugs to craft new defenses and power-ups like turret guns and barricades, or just crush them with your mighty stomp!
Save Maisy… save the future

KEY FEATURES:
• Reimagined version of the classic gaming franchise designed specifically for the Nintendo Wii and 3DS
• Explore an expansive new world with 7 environments, 40 stages and 5 boss battles
• Choose from over 20 different weapons and power-ups to battle against more than 20 different types of bugs
• Immersive storyline filled with a variety of gameplay and intrigue
• Team up with a friend to kill even more bugs with 2 player co-op multiplayer
• Unique “street pass” feature for 3DS – Unique content shared between passing Nintendo 3DS units

ChangYou.com (US) and Zeonix Team Up to Launch the Ultimate Online Collectible Card Game 

SANTA CLARA, CA (August 15, 2011) – ChangYou.com (US), a leading publisher of free-to-play massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) in North America, announced today Sword Girls, an all-new anime online collectible card game (CCG), will enter its closed beta phase on October 12, 2011. The first trailer is available for viewing on the official website at www.SwordGirlsOnline.com. 

Developed by Zeonix, renowned creator behind popular online trading card games (TCG) Fantasy Masters and Ragnarok TCG, Sword Girls takes the CCG experience to new heights with its visually stunning anime design and strategic game play that will entice both veteran players and newcomers alike. The game features over 500 uniquely drawn playable cards that can be collected through the innovative card crafting system. Players gather crafting materials by competing their way through dozens of dungeon levels against computer opponents or by challenging other players to online duels. Sword Girls is free to play for everyone and works on any Flash enabled web browser. Players can expect frequent content releases that will bring along new cards and new game features.

“We are thrilled to partner with the talented developers at Zeonix in bringing Sword Girls to our western audience,” said Jeffrey Shen, Producer on Sword Girls. “Closed beta will give players a sneak peek at the game’s unique content and, at the same time, allows us to fix any critical bugs in the process. Access to closed beta will be limited and players who sign up on the official website will have a chance to receive a beta code.”

“Sword Girls is a truly unique online collectible card game that fuses charming anime characters, fast game play and deep strategies in one complete package,” said Jaehyuck Park, Lead Designer at Zeonix. “By combining our expertise in developing the best online TCGs and ChangYou’s vast experience in publishing online games, players can look forward to a fun and addictive online CCG this holiday season.”

In celebration of the Sword Girls closed beta launch, ChangYou.com (US) is giving away the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 16GB tablets to selected lucky fans who register on the game’s official website at www.SwordGirlsOnline.com. Registration begins today and will end on October 12, 2011. Additional information about the promotion can be found on the Sword Girls Facebook fan page at www.Facebook.com/SwordGirls.

About Changyou.com (US)

ChangYou.com (US) is a publishing subsidiary of ChangYou.com, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CYOU) located in Santa Clara, California. Originally started as the MMORPG business unit of Sohu.com in 2003, ChangYou.com became a separate, stand-alone company in December 2007. As a leading publisher of free-to-play massively multiplayer online games in North America, ChangYou.com (US) has published multiple MMORPGs, including Blade Wars, Dragon Oath and Zentia. More information about the company can be found at www.us.changyou.com.

About Zeonix

Zeonix is a leading developer of PC online games based in Seoul, Korea. Since 2003, Zeonix has created some of the most critically acclaimed online trading card games, including Fantasy Masters and Ragnarok TCG. The partnership with ChangYou.com (US) to release the upcoming Sword Girls in North America demonstrates Zeonix’s continuing efforts to establish its global presence. More information about Zeonix can be found at www.Zeonix.com.

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HOT NEW CAST, AUDACIOUS CHOREOGRAPHY & EYEPOPPING STUNTS:

“A mix between America’s Best Dance Crew and Step Up, but way more awesome” – Teen.com

IS AVAILABLE TO RENT OR BUY ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Inspired by Honey, the hip-hop movie phenomenon that launched Jessica Alba’s career, Honey 2 revisits the complex world of treet crews who express their individuality through dance. Billy Woodruff (director of Honey) returns to direct Honey 2. Renowned for directing some of the hottest music videos in the music industry, he has worked with top-recording artists such as Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly.

Joining Woodruff is choreographer Rosero McCoy, known for his aweinspiring dance routines in the original Step Up.

The legacy of legendary dancer and choreographer Honey Daniels lives on in spirited 17-year-old Maria Bennett (played by Kat Graham, Teen 2011 Choice Award winner, The Vampire Diaries). After a brush with the law, Maria has returned to her gritty Bronx roots to rebuild her life with nothing but a talent for street dance and a burning ambition to prove herself. She finds refuge in the place that made her feel most alive as a kid — the rec center where Honey’s exuberant classes first ignited her passion for dance.

At a local dance club, Maria’s killer moves catch the eye of Brandon, a rec center volunteer, who invites her to help him transform a group of gifted but undisciplined dancers called the HD’s. Maria’s skills also attract the attention of her old boyfriend Luis, the charismatic leader of the award-winning 718 dance crew, who hopes to lure her back into the street world she is trying to escape.

Seeing a chance at creating a new and meaningful life, Maria pours her heart and soul into dance and begins training the HDs to compete on the television dance competition “Dance or Die”—which means going up against the 718 and Luis. Like Honey, Maria rediscovers the thrill of dancing as she finds out who she truly is and where she belongs.

DVD Special Features:
• Behind the Dance Crews: The Making of Honey 2
• The Dream Continues
• Dance or Die Tryin’
• Dance Sequences

Blu-ray Special Features:
• Behind the Dance Crews: The Making of Honey 2
• The Dream Continues
• Dance or Die Tryin’
• Dance Sequences

Director: Billie Woodruff
Cast: Kat Graham (Teen Choice 2011 Award Winner, The Vampire Diaries, 17 Again)
Seychelle Gabriel (The Spirit, Falling Skies)
Melissa Molinaro (Balls to the Wall, Command Performance)
Audrina Partridge (The Hills, Dream Maker)
Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell, America’s Best Dance Crew)
Price: Single disc DVD SRP: $29.95
Blu-Ray single disc SRP: $34.95
Honey 1 & 2 Double Movie Collection DVD SRP: $34.95
Rating: PG – Mild themes and coarse language
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Music
Duration: 106 mins