Popular Free-to-play fantasy MMORPG Gets .5 More “D”

Santa Clara, CA – June 16, 2010 – Today at the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo, ChangYou.com (US) announced that their free-to-play fantasy MMORPG, Dragon Oath, will be getting a 3D facelift in Q3 2010. Dragon Oath was recently named one of the top five Biggest Hits in Online Gaming for 2009 by Forbes, and has attracted a loyal international following of over 75 million players worldwide since its inception in 2007.

“The new 3D feature will make Dragon Oath even more of a force to be reckoned with,” says Dragon Oath Producer Thomas McKay. “Due to the overwhelming success of the game, we decided to reward our fans with a major graphic upgrade.”

McKay asserts that giving the game a fresh new face is a perfect way to celebrate Dragon Oath’s popularity. “Adding in that extra .5 D is going to be the greatest thing since combat damage,” he jokes.

Current Dragon Oath players will be able to keep their characters by porting their avatars to the new version.

To learn more about Dragon Oath, visit DragonOath.com. You can also follow all of the excitement at E3 by visiting the live broadcast at us.ChangYou.com.

Game Hero 2010 will be the exciting climax to Gateshead Digital Summer, the seven weeks of wow organised by Gateshead Council and Codeworks.

The first North East games tournament of its kind, Game Hero 2010 will be offering 64 of the nation’s most talented gamers the chance to compete against each other on EA’s Official FIFA World Cup 2010 game for a bounty of prizes, with the tournament winner taking home the Grand Prize of a cool £1000!

If you think you’ve got what it takes, be sure to sign up quick as places are being snapped up by gamers who fancy their chances at winning one of the four cash prizes on offer.

The tournament will be played on Playstation 3 and registration is just £8 per person, including VAT. For more information and to sign up visit http://www.gamehero2010.com

There will be plenty of fun for those that want to stay off the pitch too, with our Game Hero Expo – a showcase of the country’s biggest developers, retailers and publishers. All activities within the Game Hero Expo are free of charge. Gaming enthusiasts can play new and exclusive game releases; have their photo taken with their favourite game characters and grab themselves loads of free giveaways.

You can also climb aboard local independent game retail chain, Grainger Games’ eye-catching gaming Hummer, equipped with flat screen monitors, surround sound music system and two games consoles to demo the latest games on. National retailer Game has teamed up with Ubisoft and Just Dance to showcase their specially designed Just Dance Disco Bus complete with dancers, disco balls and sound system. Gamestation have joined forces with Nintendo to offer visitors the chance to play a host of games. North East Games Companies will be giving visitors the chance to play their latest release games on iPads and games consoles, as well as playing games in 3D courtesy of Gateshead College.

The Game Hero Tournament takes place at Exhibition Square, Metro Centre, Gateshead on 10th July 2010, between 10am and 4pm and the peripheral activities will take place between 10am and 5pm.

About Codeworks Connect:
Codeworks is a centre for digital innovation based in North East England. We work with technologists, digital companies, entrepreneurs, university researchers, venture capitalists, economic developers, rationalists and visionaries in the development and creation of digital companies.

About Thirteen1:
Thirteen1 is an independent free-to-read web-based games magazine. Each new issue is released on the 13th of every month at 13.00 GMT. Thirteen1 have published 19 issues to date, as well as 2 supplements. The coverage of Thirteen1 is multi-platform.

Thirteen1 is read in 125 territories, with the majority of the readership coming from North America, UK and BENELUX region. Thirteen1 is currently pushed out to an audience of 18,000. The readership has previously experienced monthly growth of 12%.

3D Zombie MMORPG Releases Demo

Kent, United Kingdom – June 16th, 2010 – Creaky Corpse Ltd, previously known as Jagged Blade Games, has launched the first demo of their upcoming 3D Zombie MMORPG.

Currently a 2D game, Dead Frontier (www.deadfrontier.com), the #1 free-to-play Zombie MMORPG, is being upgraded to 3D and this first demo represents a major milestone in the development process. The demo is currently only available to Dead Frontier Gold Member subscribers but a version for all players is expected in early July 2010.

A video showing some of the new 3D demo can be found on Dead Frontier’s Official YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/DeadFrontierMMO/

Some screenshots of the new 3D demo can be found below:
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Neil Yates, Lead Developer at Creaky Corpse Ltd, explained: “We are pleased to have been able to release this first demo on schedule, the expected initial bugs have been quickly rectified and we are confident that we can move to full release in early September 2010”.

About Dead Frontier
Dead Frontier combines 3rd person survival horror action with more traditional role-playing elements to create a totally unique MMO experience. Players will need to have their wits about them as they struggle for survival in the decaying, zombie infested city of Fairview. Will you stay in the relative safety of the last remaining human outpost, or attempt to create your own hideout in the depths of the city? The choice is yours.

Dead Frontier plays exclusively in your browser and requires no extra downloads of any kind. What’s more the registration requires only a few seconds so you’ll be playing in no time!

Begin your survival horror experience now by visiting: www.deadfrontier.com

About Creaky Corpse Ltd
Previously known as Jagged Blade Games, Creaky Corpse Ltd is small game development studio based in the South-East England. Founded by Neil Yates, the company has been providing quality shoot-em-up titles since 2003. For more information about Creaky Corpse Ltd visit: www.creakycorpse.com.

About Thirteen1:
Thirteen1 is an independent free-to-read web-based games magazine. Each new issue is released on the 13th of every month at 13.00 GMT. Thirteen1 have published 19 issues to date, as well as 2 supplements. The coverage of Thirteen1 is multi-platform.

Thirteen1 is read in 125 territories, with the majority of the readership coming from North America, UK and BENELUX region. Thirteen1 is currently pushed out to an audience of 18,000. The readership has previously experienced monthly growth of 12%.

Sydney, AUSTRALIA. June 16th 2010 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) unveiled an all-new GoldenEye 007™ exclusively for Wii™ at Nintendo’s press briefing, held today during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. Based on the GoldeneEye film, GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig’s James Bond to outwit, outmanoeuvre and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye adventure. Developed under license from EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), the game which is slated for release this holiday season, is playable in Nintendo’s booth in the West Hall, #5407.

“We’re thrilled to give E3 attendees a chance to experience the new GoldenEye 007,” said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing. “The game delivers an all-new adventure that seamlessly integrates nostalgic GoldenEye moments with innovative FPS gameplay and unique multiplayer action that is unrivaled on the platform.”

GoldenEye 007 features an unprecedented lineup of four-player split-screen MP options that encourage social gaming, including 40 total characters, 8 classic Bond characters, 5 maps, 3 standard modes and 16 special modifiers that allow gamers to create over 500 different game combinations. GoldenEye 007 also features online multiplayer for up to 8 players designed for seasoned FPS online gamers with unique modes and a robust XP system for unlockables and achievements. GoldenEye 007 also supports the Classic Controller Pro™ for gamers who want to play with standard FPS controls and the Wii Zapper™ for “point and shoot” gamers; players will have several control scheme options, allowing them to experience GoldenEye 007 on Wii any way they want.

The GoldenEye 007 video game is developed by Eurocom. For more information about the game, visit www.goldeneyegame.com

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution In, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

About EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC
EON Productions have produced twenty two James Bond films since 1962. In 1995, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli took over the 007 franchise from Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli and are responsible for producing some of the most successful James Bond films ever, including CASINO ROYALE and more recently QUANTUM OF SOLACE. The James Bond franchise is the longest running in film history. EON Productions and Danjaq LLC are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising for James Bond.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as “outlook,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might,” “remains,” “to be,” “plans,” “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimate,” future,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “project,” “remain,” “scheduled,” “set to,” “subject to,” “upcoming” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing’s titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing’s ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing’s products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

GoldenEye 007 © 2010 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. 007 and related James Bond trademarks © 1962 – 2010 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. 007TM and related James Bond trademarks are trademarks of Danjaq, LLC and licensed by EON. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

As you may be aware, the E3 Expo is currently taking place in Los Angeles, California. This is an annual video game conference and show in which major product announcements are made by key industry players including Nintendo.

Earlier this morning the Nintendo Press Conference was held. Nintendo gave the world the first look at the Nintendo 3DS, the portable system that lets people view games in 3D, without the need for special glasses. Nintendo also announced a substantial list of upcoming games for Nintendo 3DS, the Wii and the Nintendo DS family of systems.

Major announcements included:

– Nintendo 3DS

– The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

– Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii)

– Kid Icarus: Uprising (Nintendo 3DS)

– Wii Party (Wii)

– Mario Sports Mix (Wii)

– Kirbys Epic Yarn (Wii)

– GoldenEye 007 (Wii exclusive)

– Disney Epic Mickey (Wii exclusive)

– Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (Nintendo DS)

– Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (Nintendo DS)

For the duration of the E3 Expo, Nintendo will provide fans with exclusive videos and Nintendo content on the Nintendo E3 Network. People can visit http://e3.nintendo.com to watch developer interviews, get all the information about new games and see coverage coming directly from the show floor.

The broadest and deepest entertainment experiences provide more reasons for gamers, families and friends to make PlayStation their social hub. 

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced groundbreaking new products and services that further establish PlayStation®’s leadership and cutting edge position in home entertainment.  Since last autumn (Australian Spring), the PlayStation business has experienced unprecedented growth, fueling huge momentum into the new year. The company is poised once again to deliver consumers unrivaled entertainment options this year with the latest in 3D technology, the introduction of the PlayStation®Move motion controller and games, plus blockbuster titles for PlayStation®3 (PS3™) including inFAMOUS™ 2, Twisted Metal™, Gran Turismo®5, LittleBigPlanet™ 2 and Killzone™ 3. 

Stereoscopic 3D

SCEE today announced that some of the company’s biggest titles will be available to consumers this year in stereoscopic 3D, including MotorStorm®: Apocalypse, Killzone®3, The Sly Raccoon Collection and Gran Turismo®5.  Popular franchises from the publishing community will also make their way into consumer homes in stereoscopic 3D on PlayStation 3, such as Crysis 2 from Electronic Arts, Mortal Kombat 9 from Warner Brothers, Ubisoft’s Shaun White Skateboarding and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, as well as Tron 2: Evolution The Game from Disney. Unlike any other console on the market today, all 35.7 million PS3 units globally are capable of playing stereoscopic 3D games as a result of a recent firmware update. Four PS3 titles offering stereoscopic gaming experiences are currently available for download from the PlayStation Network including PAIN, MotorStorm^® Pacific Rift, Super Stardust™ HD and WipEout^® HD. The PS3 system will make stereoscopic 3D Blu-ray Disc movie support available later this year. 

PlayStation Move

SCEE also announced that it will release the PlayStation®Move motion controller for PS3 on September 15^th (September 16^th, Australia and New Zealand) in Europe and the PAL territories for €39.99 RRP (AUD$69.99, NZ$79.99). The new PlayStation®Move navigation controller, which can be used alongside the motion controller for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects, will also be available on the same day for €29.99 RRP (AUD$49.99, NZ$59.99). A special priced starter bundle offer will also be made available at launch.  With more than 16 dedicated titles for PlayStation Move available on the day of launch and 40 more slated to hit throughout the holiday season, both casual gamers and hardcore gamers will have plenty of reasons to clear their coffee tables and immerse themselves in the most precise and ultra sensory gaming experience ever. PlayStation Move titles showcased at E3 include:  

First Party Titles:

–       Sorcery

–       SingStar Dance

–       Heroes on the Move (working title)

–       SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALS

–       Heavy Rain Move Edition

–       echochrome ii

–       EyePet

–       Sports Champions

–       Tumble

–       Beat

Third Party Titles:

–       Time Crisis: Razing Storm

–       Toy Story 3

–       Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11

PlayStation 3

The PlayStation brand has set the stage for what great gaming experiences can be and what is possible when creative innovations are combined with powerful technology.  SCEE has raised the bar once again with bigger and more immersive experiences this fiscal year with our most highly anticipated line up to date. The company continues to push the envelope on extending richer and deeper gaming experiences to consumers. PS3 titles showcased at E3 include:

Worldwide Studios First Party Titles

–       Twisted Metal

–       inFAMOUS2

–       Killzone 3

–       Gran Turismo 5

–       SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALS

–       SingStar®Guitar

Third Party Publisher Titles

–       Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix

–       Mafia 2, Take-Two

–       Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Ubisoft

–       Metal Gear Solid: Rising

–       Mortal Kombat 9

–       Tron 2

–       Shaun White Skateboarding

–       Call of Duty, Black Ops

PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)

With continued momentum and excitement behind the PSP platform, SCEE announced some new titles developed with a younger audience in mind, including Invizamals™: Shadow Zone, Jungle Party™ and EyePet™. In addition, more than 70 titles across first party studios and publishing partners are expected to hit the PSP platform with tailored games designed specifically for PSP, such as God of War®: Ghost of Sparta and sequels to firm favourites, such as Patapon™ 3.

PlayStation Network

With more than 50 million registered accounts worldwide, PlayStation Network is today one of the largest network entertainment platforms and continues to evolve with newly added content and services such as Vidzone, the free on-demand streaming music service, the video delivery service and the upcoming MUBI –  a movie service that takes you beyond the mainstream and deep in the world of independent, international and classic .Today, the company also unveiled PlayStation®Plus, a new subscription service offering users even more options in how they consume content on PlayStation Network. PlayStation Plus will be available starting June 29 at a yearly fee of €49.99 (Australian and New Zealand pricing to be confirmed at a later date) and is designed to offer PlayStation Network’s power users added value, access and convenience, such as special features that include discounts on the PlayStation Store content, free and exclusive access to select games, full game trials, and much more.  PlayStation Network will continue to add new exclusive games to its catalogue this year, including PixelJunk™ Shooter 2, Eat Them and Dead Nation.

For more information, images and/or interviews please contact Hausmann Communications.

Free Product Offering Ensures Mac Users Remain Safe from Increasing  Intensity and Sophistication of Web Attacks 

Melbourne, 16 June 2010 – AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd today announced AVG LinkScanner® for the Mac operating system. AVG LinkScanner for Mac is the first free AVG product designed for Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard and supports Internet browsers Safari 3.x, Safari 4.x, Safari 5.x and Mozilla Firefox 3.x and higher. 

AVG LinkScanner for Mac protects users against the ever increasing online web-threats by dynamically scanning web pages before they open in a Mac to see if they are genuine sites. If it detects something suspicious, AVG Linkscanner notifies the user that the web site is malicious.

According to AVG research, 99 percent of all malicious threats are delivered through the web and cannot be stopped with traditional anti-virus software. These threats can come and go within hours and can live on familiar, big-name sites and even on third-party applications on popular social networking sites, without users even noticing. And, with the growing popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and others, the bad guys are using these sites as their main vehicle for spreading malware.

Like AVG’s extremely popular free AVG LinkScanner for Windows offering which has more than 95 million users, AVG LinkScanner for Mac allows users to surf, search, email, shop and use social network programs online with the confidence that the pages they visit are safe and the places they choose to visit online are safe to enter personal and private information. AVG LinkScanner updates continuously with data garnered by AVG’s industry-leading research team and user community, checking each web page a user tries to visit in real-time before it opens on the Mac, warning users to refrain from opening them if AVG LinkScanner detects threats.

“Mac users have traditionally been less vulnerable to virus threats and attacks because of their lower market share, but that is quickly changing and no operating system is immune, as these attacks are leveraging the web to deliver malware that targets web browsers and application vulnerabilities,” said Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist for AVG (AU/NZ).

“AVG LinkScanner for Mac takes the first step to ensure customers are safe and won’t end up losing their money, identities and precious digital memories. In addition, this new product has been enhanced to better protect users from being scammed or phished and from entering personal information into infected games, quizzes, surveys etc., on social networking sites. We want to help everyone keep their private personal information private! And, because AVG believes strongly that security software like AVG LinkScanner is critical, we believe it should be free.”

AVG LinkScanner for Mac can be downloaded free from www.avgfree.com.au/Mac.

About AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd — www.avg.com.au

Based in Melbourne, AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd distributes the AVG range of Anti-Virus and Internet Security products in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. AVG software solutions provide complete real-time protection against the malware, viruses, spam, spyware, adware, worms, Trojans, phishing and exploits used by cyber-criminals, hackers, scammers and identity thieves. AVG protects everything important and personal inside computers — documents, account details and passwords, music, photos and more — all while allowing users to work, bank, shop and play games online in safety. AVG provides outstanding technical solutions and exceptional value for consumers, small to medium business and enterprise clients. AVG delivers always-on, always up-to-date protection across desktop, and notebook PCs, plus file and e-mail servers in the home and at work in SMBs, corporations, government agencies and educational institutions.

No time to rest for the greatest of the detectives! QVS International is pleased to present new exclusive images of Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Osborne House, the famous detective’s first original case on Nintendo DS™. Discover these images with some of the colourful characters that you will meet and especially a few of the numerous brain-teasers that you will have to solve during this big adventure!

Especially designed for Nintendo’s handheld system, you play as the famous detective Sherlock Holmes in this brand new big adventure and you will have to shed some light on curious events. When Queen Victoria’s genealogical records are stolen, the Royal Family decides to put you in charge of the case and asks you to solve this strange mystery.

As always, followed by your wise and faithful friend, Doctor Watson, you will have to use your logic and observation senses through dozens of riddles, puzzles and brain teasers of all sorts. You will travel through dozens of beautifully hand-drawn places, looking for clues and new mysteries. You will also meet many charismatic characters who will help you solve this strange case and finally discover the truth!

16 June 2010, Australia – The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the critically-acclaimed The Sims™ 3 is in development for the Nintendo 3DS™, and will be available in 2011.

The Sims 3, a global success on the PC, Mac and mobile devices, will launch this Spring on the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ making it accessible from every gaming touch point available. “We’re bringing players the first true 3D life simulation game on a handheld utilising the ground breaking technology of the Nintendo 3DS,” explained Sam Player, Executive Producer at EA. “With new features like face mapping, a living open neighbourhood, connectivity like never before and an all-new feature called “Karma Powers,” we’re making it easier than ever for gamers to play with life from the gaming platform of their choice.”

The Sims 3 for the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii are developed by The Sims Studio and have not yet been rated by the OFLC. For more information about The Sims 3, please visit to au.thesims3.com. Join more than one million The Sims fans on Facebook by visiting the official fansite page for The Sims 3 at http://www.facebook.com/TheSims3. To download artwork, please visit www.info.ea.com.
* According to NPD data, Chart-track UK, Gfk France, Gfk Spain, Gfk-MCC Germany and EA internal estimate.

16 June 2010, Australia – In 2002, EA introduced the world to Medal of Honor™ Frontline, a groundbreaking game and massive hit. The game starred a courageous young soldier, Lt. Jimmy Patterson, who fought arm-in-arm with his brothers on the German frontline during WWII. Nearly ten years later, the franchise continues the tradition of telling the soldier’s story; this year, with Medal of Honor set in Afghanistan.

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. announced a special edition* of Medal of Honor exclusive for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system that will include the classic, Medal of Honor™ Frontline. Available on PlayStation 3 for the very first time, Frontline has been completely remastered in HD with improved graphics and all of the heart-wrenching battles of the original game.

“Medal of Honor has always been characterised by authenticity and reverence for the soldier. That sentiment has never been truer than it is today,” said Greg Goodrich, Executive Producer of Medal of Honor. “Medal of Honor has had a long, dynamic history on PlayStation platforms. We are excited to continue that tradition today with this special edition of Medal of Honor that pays homage to the legacy of the franchise on this platform.”

For the first time in its 11-year history, Medal of Honor leaves the WWII theatre and enters the modern day setting of war-torn Afghanistan told through the lens of a small band of fictional characters. Medal of Honor introduces players to the Tier 1 Operator, an elite warrior and relatively unknown instrument of the U.S. Military that operates under the National Command Authority, taking on missions no one else can handle.

Medal of Honor is inviting players worldwide to participate in a massive multiplayer beta test starting on 21 June. Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 VIPs who have pre-ordered Medal of Honor will be able to enter the multiplayer beta even earlier, starting 17 June. For information on beta key distribution details go to www.medalofhonor.com/beta.

The special edition of Medal of Honor for PlayStation 3 ships on 14 October 2010 in Australia. Medal of Honor is on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in EA’s booth located in the South Hall, booth #1601 and in Sony’s booth located at West Hall #4532.

Follow the game on twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/medalofhonor or become a fan on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/medalofhonor.