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iFun4all revolutionizes match 3 genre with reflex oriented Fish Tank

Lublin, Poland — 14.06.2010 — Game developer and publisher iFun4all presents Fish Tank for PSP — first reflex oriented match 3 game.

“We felt that match 3 genre was in need to be made a little bit more dynamic and that the genre was stagnating” says Fülöp Mészáros, lead designer of Fish Tank. “That’s why we’ve added elements of arcade game” he adds.

Fish Tank refreshes genre by combining puzzle elements with reflex based segments. Fish Tank allows the player to control the flowing fishes of different colors and steer them into playing field, where normal finding matching colors gameplay takes place.

Game key features are:

– survival mode for quick bursts of fun play

– three difficulty levels for different intensity of fun

– 9 different power up types to enhance your playing experience

– 24 levels to face with

– 72 medals to collect to make gameplay last longer

– ultimate trophy to achieve by collecting all gold medals

Fish Tank will be available on 26th August on PSP Store.

 
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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 –

SYDNEY, Australia – 6th August 2010 – This is one fight you do not want to miss. In the red corner, the unbeaten champion of NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., TEKKEN™ series director Katsuhiro Harada, fresh from the knock-out victory of TEKKEN 6. In the blue corner, Capcom’s own fight hero, Street Fighter™ 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 TEKKEN™6 and six Super Street Fighter 4™ 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 Fighter™ 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

 
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OPERATION FLASHPOINT®: RED RIVER™ SET TO BRING THE AUTHENTIC INFANTRY CO-OP EXPERIENCE TO AN ALL-NEW THEATRE OF WAR IN 2011

OPERATION FLASHPOINT®: RED RIVERSET TO BRING THE AUTHENTIC INFANTRY CO-OP EXPERIENCE TO AN ALL-NEW THEATRE OF WAR IN 2011

A new battlefield and a new flashpoint – prepare to “get some” with the USMC as the tactical shooter series moves to Tajikistan. 

SYDNEY, Australia – Friday 6th AugustOperation Flashpoint®: Red River™, an all-new chapter in the tactical shooter series is now in development and will debut in 2011, Codemasters® announced today in partnership with NAMCO BANDAI Partners Australia New Zealand. Set to deliver an authentic and intensely personal US Marine Corps infantryman experience, Red River’s epic campaign will be played out on a deadly new battlefield set in the remote yet beautiful country of Tajikistan along the Vakhsh River.

Taking a small step into the future, Red River depicts a fictional conflict with contemporary geopolitical themes, which will unfold over three distinct acts in both single player and drop-in-drop-out co-operative play for up to four players online. Faced with new counter-insurgency combat and the returning threat of the Chinese PLA, players will feel the tension, brutality and carnage of modern conflict from the perspective of a marine fireteam on deployment in a hostile country, thousands of miles from home.

Building extensively on the successes of Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, Red River brings wide-ranging advancements including a deeper narrative-led campaign, streamlined inventory and control system, a refined enemy and squad AI system, player class roles including customisable XP upgrades and loadout choice, close-quarters combat, new air support options and comprehensive tutorials.

 “Operation Flashpoint: Red River is being built around four player co-op online play, complete with a strong narrative, new enemies and combat scenarios to deliver gameplay that immerses players in the reality of war like never before. The new setting of Tajikistan is a diverse and exciting backdrop for the wide range of military challenges the US Marines face around the world in real life. We’re excited to push the series in new directions while staying true to the core tactical combat that is the hallmark of Operation Flashpoint,” said Sion Lenton, Creative Director.

“In creating Operation Flashpoint: Red River, we’re building on our strengths whilst taking on board feedback from the community and focussing on key areas and enhancements to further refine the Flashpoint experience,” said Adam Parsons, Executive Producer. “Whether playing solo or co-operatively, players will experience the tense and exhilarating tactical gameplay the series is famed for, expressed through a range of gameplay enhancements and an exciting new setting and narrative.”

Refining the Operation Flashpoint co-op infantry experience further, players will be able to team up with their friends to play through additional co-operative game modes. Whether escorting a convoy to safety under heavy fire, or falling back from the enemy against almost insurmountable odds, each unique mode will test players’ tactics and teamwork in distinct ways. New player class roles mean that gamers can play the way they want, honing skills in their chosen fields as they rank up through the new XP reward system and customise their equipment with numerous upgrades.

Taking the tactical infantry shooter to a deadly new battlefield where one bullet can kill, Operation Flashpoint: Red River will set a new standard for authentic and intense tactical combat when it arrives in 2011 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Sign up to ‘get some’ USMC style with the latest briefings direct from the Operation Flashpoint studio at www.facebook.com/flashpointredriver

 
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Kane & Lynch 2 Behind the Scenes #3 – Greed, Betrayal, Revenge

 
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The Legends and Killers of Red Dead Revolver: Part One

In addition to 9 new Multiplayer map locations and the new Tomahawk projectile weapon, the Legends and Killers Pack for Red Dead Redemption also features 8 new playable Multiplayer characters from Red Dead Revolver, Rockstar San Diego’s 2004 take on the myths and legends of the American West for PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

The 8 characters featured in the Legends and Killers Pack include some of Revolver’s most memorable personalities and each has been given the full high definition treatment. For those that may not have experienced Red Dead Revolver check out a brief profile of 4 of the 8 characters included in the pack, and look for a rundown on the rest of the gang tomorrow.

Additionally, check out the official Legends and Killers Pack trailer here, with Australian versions available soon!

Red Harlow
With his family slaughtered by bandits and left for dead when he was a young boy, Red Harlow now prowls the open frontier as a bounty hunter, bringing justice to wicked bandits, while desperate to unravel the identity of his family’s killers.

Jack Swift
Jack Swift is an English gentleman and trick shooting ace who heads out West to join the circus as a sharpshooter, with his dual revolvers “The Showstoppers” in tow.

Mr. Kelley
The 3-time champion of the annual Brimstone Battle Royale duelling competition, the well-dressed Mr. Kelley is known throughout Brimstone for his prowess both at the poker table and with a six shooter.

Annie Stoakes
In the rugged Western frontier, staking your claim means being prepared for more than just hard work. Cattle rancher Annie Stoakes knows this, which is why in addition to working a small plot of land outside of Brimstone, she’s a crack shot with “Faith” – her affectionately named repeater rifle.

 
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VENTRILO LEVELS UP THEIR QUAKECON 2010 ‘ULTIMATE POWER UP’ SWEEPSTAKES

August 6, 2010 (Sydney, Australia) – Ventrilo, the premier group voice communication program used in tournaments and multiplayer games, will up the ante at this year’s QuakeCon® 2010, in Dallas, Texas, with the sponsorship of its 3rd annual QuakeCon “Ultimate Power Up” Sweepstakes. This year, two lucky attendees will “Capture the Car” at QuakeCon 2010 in their very own brand-new, super-charged 2011 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Coupe. QuakeCon, in its 15th year, is North America’s largest BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party. QuakeCon, which is free to the public, will be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel from August 12- 15, 2010.

The 2011 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Coupes, valued at approximately US$51,930 each, both come with a six speed transmission and a supercharged 5.4 liter 32-valve V-8 engine pumping out 550 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. The Mustangs, one in Kona Blue and the other in Race Red, will be on display in the main exhibition area throughout the event.

“Once again, thanks to Brian Knapp and the great folks over at Ventrilo, attendees will have a shot at driving home from QuakeCon in one of these two monster machines,” said Todd Hollenshead, president of id Software. “Not one, but two lucky fans this year will leave on Sunday in one of the coolest cars ever made after the best double grand prize award in the history of QuakeCon.”

“Thanks to id Software we have been given another great opportunity to show our appreciation to the community that helped make Ventrilo what it is today, “said Brian Knapp, President of Ventrilo.” With the Capture the Car giveaway we have increased the odds of winning a Shelby GT500 from 1 in 100 to 1 in 50.”

The “Ultimate Power Up” winners will be randomly selected at 9:30pm CST on Saturday, August 14, as part of the tournament finals event on the QuakeCon Main Stage. A total of 100 tickets for both of the Shelby Mustang GT500 drawings will be awarded to attendees throughout each day of the event for everything from performance in the QuakeCon Pro, Open and Quick Draw Tournaments, to participation in other QuakeCon contests, events and random drawings.

QuakeCon Power Up Rules:
QuakeCon 2010 registered attendees who are 18 years of age and older AND are legal residents of the United States, its territories and possessions and the District of Columbia are eligible to participate. No purchase necessary. A total of 100 raffle tickets will be distributed throughout the QuakeCon event. Additional information about contest rules, eligibility, restrictions and requirements will be available at www.quakecon.org.

 
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2K Games Announces Minerva’s Den – Narrative-Driven Single-Player DLC That Expands the Storied World of BioShock® 2

Final installment of DLC introduces new characters, locations and enemies to the world of Rapture later this Spring 

Sydney, Australia – August 6, 2010 2K Games announced today Minerva’s Den*, an all-new single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock® 2 that introduces new characters, locations and mystery to the fiction-rich world of Rapture. In development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows-LIVE, Minerva’s Den is a self-contained narrative experience that puts players in the role of an all-new character who has teamed up with Brigid Tenenbaum to unravel a dictator’s stranglehold on a key district in the distinctive city under the sea.

Minerva’s Den is a substantial addition that will give players more of what they’re looking for: more story, more narrative, more gameplay and more of Rapture,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “The core team has created an exciting product that further enhances the mystery and allure of the world of Rapture. Minerva’s Den will be a fitting conclusion to the BioShock 2 saga.”

Prepare to explore Rapture Central Computing, a never-before-seen district of the undersea city, and uncover the dark secrets hidden in its founder’s past. Wield new high-tech weaponry and a devastating new Plasmid to best the towering threats in Minerva’s Den: more dangerous Splicers that command the power of the elements, upgraded Security Bots that throw rockets and lightning bolts, and even a never-before-seen type of Big Daddy. Developed by 2K Marin, Minerva’s Den offers new twists on the story-driven experience that drew players into BioShock 2 when it launched earlier this year.

About BioShock 2

 

BioShock 2 provides fans with an unsettling storyline, dazzling visual design and the evolution of the genetically enhanced shooter gameplay. Set almost a decade after a grueling civil war consumed the once magnificent city of Rapture, evil reverberates through the halls and a wickedness once thought gone forever returns along the Atlantic seaboard. An unspeakable series of kidnappings from local seaside communities by an unseen monster leads to the repopulation of Little Sisters in Rapture’s failed utopia under the ocean. Players must step into the boots of one of gaming’s most iconic characters, the Big Daddy, as they traverse the fallen city, fending off attacks from an army of genetically modified Splicers, while searching for escape and the key to their survival.

BioShock 2’s multiplayer modes provide fans with an engrossing prequel experience that expands upon the fiction of Rapture’s origins. Set during the year before Rapture’s descent into chaos, players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a key provider of Plasmids and Tonics in the underwater city that was first explored in BioShock. Players will enter into areas from the original title as they struggle to gain superiority and fight for survival in franticly paced battles.

BioShock 2 is available now for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Games for Windows-LIVE and is rated MA15+ by the Australian Classification Board.For more information on BioShock 2 please visit www.bioshock2game.com, www.cultofrapture.com and www.somethinginthesea.com.

* Requires standalone BioShock 2 product in order to be played.

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

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®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone™, iPod® 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.

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WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY

SYDNEY, Australia – Aug. 6, 2010 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman: Arkham City™ as the title for its follow-up to the award-winning, critically acclaimed hit videogame Batman: Arkham Asylum™. Batman: Arkham City will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2011.

Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, 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.

 
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CALL OF DUTY®: MODERN WARFARE® 2 SINGLE PLAYER DEMO NOW AVAILABLE

Sydney, AUSTRALIA. August 5th 2010 – Cliffhanger, the breathtaking and epic mission from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2, is now available worldwide for download as a single player demo on the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and on PlayStation®Network*.

One of the most recognised levels in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Cliffhanger thrusts players into an epic fight of a lifetime amid near-blinding snowstorm conditions high in the frigid mountains of Kazakhstan. One wrong move and it’s certain death as players scale a frozen mountainside, battle their way through a raging firefight, and race for survival aboard a snowmobile under heavy enemy fire.

Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is rated “MA” for Strong Violence. For more information visit www.modernwarfare2.com.

 
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Three Gran Turismo®5 Editions Announced

The world’s slickest driving game for PlayStation 3 to hit stores this November as a Standard Edition, a fully-loaded Collector’s Edition and a luxury, accessory-packed Signature Edition

SYDNEY, 5th August 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment and Polyphony Digital have announced three different editions of the forthcoming Gran Turismo®5 for PlayStation®3 (PS3), offering racing fans more options than ever for immersing themselves in the drive of a lifetime. The eagerly-awaited game is scheduled to arrive this November – and here’s what to look out for on the starting grid.

Standard Edition

More than a thousand cars, a global community of racers, the world’s most iconic racetracks and the drive of a lifetime – that’s Gran Turismo 5. Experience astounding realism, pulse-raising physics, high-speed thrills and a full tank of international motoring glamour as you race against friends at home or online against champions from around the world, and build yourself a stable of the finest cars ever to have graced the tarmac anywhere. One of the world’s best-selling driving games is back, packed with new features, new rides and new experiences that’ll take your life into the fast lane like never before.

Collector’s Edition

A highly-desirable upgrade for serious racers and motoring fans, this eye-catching edition comes with plenty of added horsepower inside its high-end collector’s box. As well as the game itself, you’ll get:

· Exclusive Special Edition inlay sleeve art

· 200+ page ‘Apex’ driver’s magazine with hints on driving technique, car tuning, future technologies and more

· Five Collector’s Edition artcards featuring exclusive artwork

· In-game ‘ChromeLine’ vehicle pack: five performance-enhanced cars ready to race

· Exclusive dynamic theme to customize your PS3 XMB

Signature Edition

Reminiscent of a no-expense-spared supercar launch, this luxury edition puts the pedal to the metal as soon as you open its contoured steel case – which is finished in Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Obsidian Black’. As well as the game, the ‘Apex’ driver’s magazine and the ChromeLine car pack, you’ll get:

· An exclusive, branded Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 1:43 scale model car

· A Gran Turismo leather wallet and metal Gran Turismo key fob

· A Signature Edition coffee table book featuring the beautiful cars and locations of Gran Turismo

· A bespoke Gran Turismo 5 USB key with a trailer showing the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Polyphony that brought the SLS AMG to screen

· Six additional in-game ‘Stealth’ cars including the McLaren F1 and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and a dynamic theme

· For those 18 or over and a resident of Australia, the chance to win a real-life Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – your very own gull-winged, 6.3-litre-engined supercar – in a competition like no other! Full terms and conditions will be made available at www.gran-turismo.com

Are you ready for the drive of your life? The Gran Turismo 5 Standard Edition, Collectors Edition and Signature Edition for PS3 arrive this November: visit www.gran-turismo.com or www.au.playstation.com  for more information.