Former SCEE President to become COO of European arm
London – March 31st,2010 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that it has appointed David Reeves as COO at CE Europe, the company’s European subsidiary. This role, effective from April 1st, 2010, will see Reeves responsible for overseeing all aspects of the European operation with the remit to maximise potential revenue and explore new areas for growth throughout the region.
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March 29, 2010 – The official trailer for Tom Clancy™’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier™ is available now for immediate posting.
Directed by Ben Mor of Little Minx, a company of Ridley Scott and Associates, was created in collaboration with visual effects creators Asylum, who are known for its high-calibre work on Terminator Salvation. The live-action video game trailer marks the highly anticipated return of the elite Ghosts with a visceral and immersive experience that showcases the explosive action of future warfare.
Illustrating the realism that the Ghost Recon brand is known for, the ”Future War” trailer features the Ghosts on the hunt for a wanted war criminal in Moscow. Using weapons and advanced technology based on real-world military prototypes in research and development today, and which fans will soon be able to experience directly in the game, the Ghosts strike down an entire army before vanishing from sight.
Separately, Oscar winners Hervé de Crécy and François Alaux of Little Minx, a company of Ridley Scott and Associates, are working with Ubisoft on a short film based on the Ghost Recon brand arriving later this year.
For ongoing updates about the game, please visit: http://ghostrecon.uk.ubi.com/
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2009-10 fiscal year, generated sales of 1.058 billion euros. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Asylum:
Asylum is a premier visual effects and design company, handling high-profile features, commercials, music videos, and emerging media content for web and mobile platforms. Asylum’s team is currently working on Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a feature slated to premier July 2010. Past feature projects include films such as Terminator Salvation, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Pirates Of The Caribbean ll & lll, Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World (Academy Award and BAFTA nominated), Moulin Rouge, Minority Report, Tony Scott’s Déjà Vu, Man on Fire & Domino and Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down. Asylum has done spot work for brands such as Halo 3:ODST, Porsche, Hershey’s, Nike, Sony Playstation, Coke, BMW, Gatorade and Apple.
In addition, Asylum Design has created award winning title and graphic design work for such films as Bedtime Stories, X-Men I & II, The Island, Bad Boys II and XXX, as well as Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland.
Power through the Business World with the Fujitsu LifeBook E780
Fujitsu welcomes the LifeBook E780, an outstanding computing powerhouse that will impress with its full features. Packed with high quality converged communication functions, the latest Intel® processor technology, superb expandability, fully fortified security and full HD capability, the LifeBook E780 will help you gain command in business with ease.
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Sydney, Australia: 29 March, 2010 – Fujitsu announces the release of the LifeBook E780, a top-of-the-line, full-featured notebook that comes equipped with a suite of functions that will aid any user in commanding their digital kingdom. The high-performance LifeBook E780 features a 500GB 5400rpm SATA Drive, and is also equipped with the latest security features to protect your notebook from compromise and the hassle of theft. Powered by the latest Intel® CoreTM i7-620M processor or Intel® Core™ i5-540M processor that supports vPRO™ technology and the latest Windows® 7 operating system, performance is not something you’d need to worry about.
“The LifeBook E780 is the answer to address any business professional’s needs. It has a full set of features that include not just the latest Intel® platform but security features like the Anti-theft Lock Slot and HDD Lock to keep sensitive company information safe and secure. Here at Fujitsu, we are aiming for a performance notebook par excellence, and we have it with the LifeBook E780,” commented Mr. Ivan Chan, Country Director, Fujitsu PC Australia.
FULL HD CAPABILITIES
With the LifeBook E780, movie watchers can now have the perfect movie companion as it comes with full HD* compatibility with a resolution of 1920×1080* pixels on a 15.6-inch Anti Glare HD display. Expect nothing but the best with the NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics with 1GB video memory which simply translates to excellent picture quality for movie enjoyment. The built-in NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology has the ability to accelerate applications up to 10 times faster than the CPU. What’s more, you can expect easy editing of HD movies and the new drag-and-drop transcode feature built into Windows® 7 will allow for automatic transfers of the videos for viewing on portable players for your ultimate convenience. In addition, users will benefit from reduced power consumption when surfing the web, writing emails or using word processor applications with this new generation notebook graphics.
QUALITY VISUAL COMMUNICATION
The LifeBook E780 is armed with high quality instant visual communication tools that include a 2.0 Mega Pixel web camera as well as a Dual Built-in Digital Array Microphone. These tools enable you to communicate instantly with friends, colleagues and business partners via popular instant messaging applications, e.g. MSN, Skype, Yahoo messaging. Ad-hoc video conferences are also made way much easier with these quality communication tools.
*HD compatibility with a resolution of 1600×900 pixels for LifeBook E780 with Intel® Core™ i5-540M processor
MAXIMUM SECURITY
Built like a highly secured fortress, the LifeBook E780 features an Anti-theft Lock Slot that will physically lock the LifeBook E780 whenever the user is away from the keyboard, a Fingerprint Sensor, a Trusted Platform Module, and BIOS and HDD password activation that ensure protection of sensitive information. An added bonus of the E780 is the Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor that protects the machine by retracting the HDD head once significant impact is detected.
EXPANDABILITY IS EASY
Boasting a range of functions that help the LifeBook E780 expands its memory are the hot swappable modular bay and its eSATA supportable interface. The swappable modular bay offers the highest flexibility in the market to fit customer usage whilst the eSATA interface expedites access in the external drive.
The LifeBook E780 also offers a Modular Bay Battery wherein battery hours are expanded with the modular battery pack. This shaves off the time spent searching for power sources when outdoors. Apart from that, the E780 has flexible weight given the removable optical drive and a DVD Super Multi-Writer that supports DVD multi formats such as DVD-RAM, DL DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R and CD-ROM.
Fujitsu remains firmly committed to the promotion of a cleaner environment and complies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS) across its entire range of products. In addition, Fujitsu has established a set of commitments that go beyond RoHS requirements, thus allowing it to stay keenly focused on its customers’ health and well-being as well as to embrace a healthier environment for all. By adopting a green factory concept and being committed to the cause of energy-efficient computing, Fujitsu also fights to sustain the Earth as a sponsor and a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.
Product Pricing and Availability – Fujitsu LifeBook E780
Vendor: Fujitsu PC Australia
Model: LifeBook E780
RRP: from A$2,449
Website: http://au.fujitsu.com/pc
Customer Care Hotline: 1800 288 283
Distributors: Bluechip Infotech and Multimedia Technology
Availability: Now
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| Platform | Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor 2.66GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.333GHz / i5-540M processor 2.53GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.066GHz – Intel® QM57 Express Chipset with Intel vPro™ technology (AMT6.0) |
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| Display | 15.6-inch Anti Glare HD back-light LED 220nits, 1600 x 900 pixels /
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| Memory | 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Max. Memory Supported5 – 8GB DDR3 1066MHz, Dual Channel |
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| Battery | Up to 5.4 hrs1 (8cell Li-ion 5800mAh) | |
| Weight | Approx. 2.8kg (w/ weight saver option) | |
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| Hard Disk Drive | SATA-150 5400rpm, S.M.A.R.T support, Two Partitions – 50/5013, protected by Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor11 | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 310M w/ dedicated video memory of 1GB | |
| High Definition (HD) Audio | RealTek ALC269 HD audio codec with Dual Built-in Stereo Speakers and Dual Built-in Stereo Digital Microphone
HD Audio-in: External Mic-in HD Audio-out: Headphone-out |
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| Communication | 2.0 Mega Pixel camera, Bluetooth® v2.1+EDR, 56K V.922 Global Modem MDC1.5, 1000/100/10Mbps4 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express® x 1 and Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 network connection. Separate ON/OFF switch for wireless network connection | |
| User Interface | Spill-resistant keyboard12: 84-key, 19mm key pitch, 2.7mm key stroke, Quick Point
Intelligent Touch Pad with configurable vertical and horizontal scroll functions Fingerprint Sensor with vertical scroll functions |
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| Card Slots | PC Card Type II, ExpressCardTM/34/54, Smartcard7, Secured Digital / SDHC / Memory Stick® / Memory Stick® PRO | |
| Connector Interface | USB 2.0 x 4, VGA (external display), RJ45 (LAN), RJ11 (modem), IEEE1394, eSATA, Display Port, HD Audio-in, HD Audio-out, Serial, Power Adapter DC-in, Port Replicator Interface | |
| Quick Launch Panel | Four Programmable Application Launch Buttons | |
| Security8 | LifeBook lock, BIOS Lock, Hard Disk Lock, Anti-theft Lock Slot, Smartcard7 Slot, Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module option | |
| Dimensions | 372mm (W) x 267mm (D) x 35mm (H) | |
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| AC Adapter | Input AC 100~240V, Output DC 19V 80W | |
| Bundled Software | Softex Omnipass, CyberLink PowerDVD™, CyberLink PowerDirector™, Roxio Easy Media Creator, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Fujitsu UpdateNavi6, Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor Utility, Fujitsu Power Saving Utility, Fujitsu Hardware Diagnostic Tool, Fujitsu Display Manager, Sun Microsystems Java Runtime, CyberLink YouCam™, Windows Live Essentials (Windows Live Messenger, Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Live Mall, Windows Live Call, Windows Live Writer) Microsoft Office Professional 2007 60-day Convertible Trial15 | |
| Other Software | 1 year Full Licensed Norman Virus Control | |
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| Port Replicator | Connector Interface: USB 2.0 x 4, DVI-D, VGA (external display), Display Port, RJ45 (LAN), PS/2 (keyboard/mouse), Serial, Parallel, eSATA, Audio-in, Audio-out, Power Adapter DC-in |
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| 1. Results obtained from BAPCo MobileMark 2007 (Productivity Workload) performed on systems with maximum battery life settings under laboratory testing environment. Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, sound volume settings, running applications, connected peripherals, power management settings, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences in the real life situation. Built-in bay device or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. Note: Battery life is based on Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor. | ||
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5. 8GB DDR3 1066MHz maximum memory is supported when Fujitsu recommended 4GB DDR3 1066MHz memory module is made available. |
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8. BIOS Lock needs a supervisor/user password to access BIOS setup. BIOS settings can be configured to prompt for password at every first bootup or all bootup sequences. Access to BIOS setup is needed to configure Hard Disk Lock. Hard Disk Lock requires an access key to retrieve data on the hard disk. This is a Data Confidentiality security feature. LifeBook Lock requires a supervisor/user password to bootup the LifeBook when it powers up or resumes last session from suspend/hibernate mode. Anti-theft Lock Slot allows the use of a lock to physically secure the LifeBook. Smartcard slot usage is dependent on customer’s solution. Fingerprint sensor uses AuthenTec TruePrint™ Technology and Softex OmniPass to remember customer list of user IDs and passwords. Full security unlock sequence – LifeBook Lock, Bootup Lock (BIOS Lock), Hard Disk Lock, Fingerprint Windows Logon. |
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11 . Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor of a powered-up unit retracts hard disk read-write head to a secured zone upon detection of excessive vibrations or shocks. This greatly reduces the possibility of damage to the hard disk and its content – example in the event of a sudden drop or impact. The sensor monitors movement from three axes and its sensivity can be adjusted by user to accommodate different working environments using the Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor Utility. |
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14. Microsoft Office Professional 2007 60-day Convertible Trial needs online activation to begin. 60-day starts from day of activation.
15. It is natural for all thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCD) to show a small number of missing or discolored dots. These are commonly known as non-conforming pixels. This is a technology limitation of TFT LCD and does not represent a defect. Fujitsu warranty does not cover limitations in technology such as non-conforming pixels. |
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| Specifications reflected above are engineering and hardware specifications. They do not represent actual usage or operating dimensions, sizes, performances and weights as these are dependent on factors such as operating temperature, type of operating system and application used, connected devices and accessories as well as hardware configurations of the notebook. Please check the compatibility of 3rd party accessories before purchase. Ambient temperature: 5° to 35°C / 41 to 95°F (operating), -15° to 60°C / 5 to 140°F (non-operating). Relative humidity: 20% to 85% RH (operating), 8% to 85% RH (non-operating). Please note that 1GB is equivalent to 1,073,741,824 bytes. | ||
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 175,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.
Academy Award®-winning Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Meryl Streep lend their vocal talents to the hilarious and heartwarming stop-motion animated adventure from visionary film director Wes Anderson, Fantastic Mr. Fox, arriving on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on June 16 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Winner of over seven industry accolades for best animated feature, this classic family tale, based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach), tells the story of the wily and wonderful Mr. Fox who must use his cunning to keep his family, friends and countryside safe from evil farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean.
In Anderson’s first animated movie he employs visually impressive handmade stop-motion techniques to tell the story along with a colourful supporting voice cast to bring his eccentric characters to life including Bill Murray (Lost in Translation) as Badger, Jason Schwartzman (Darjeeling Limited) as Mr Fox’s nephew – Ash, and Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man) as Rat.
The unique look and feel of Fantastic Mr Fox, including the film’s luxurious colour, texture and movement was created using more than 500 puppets and over 600,000 still frames. Savour every minute as Mr. Fox slips back into his old ways as a chicken thief for one final heist…
The Blu-ray and DVD special features offer a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into the secrets of stop-motion animation including the detail, colour usage and innovative material the production team chose for the unique sets and puppets. In addition, interviews with the big-name cast are joined by a hilarious step-by-step guide on the sport taking woodland by storm, Whack-Bat!
Blu-ray Disc/DVD Special Features:
About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets — from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce – throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
First Wings of Prey add-on, Wings of Luftwaffe, available for preorder
MOSCOW, Russia, March 26 — The German attack begins! Gaijin Entertainment today announced the development of Wings of Luftwaffe, the first major add-on for the highly popular World War II air combat sim for the PC, Wings of Prey. Air combat fans can get 30 percent off the price of the expansion, which Gaijin will release in April, by preordering the product on yuPlay.com.
The expansion will feature ten single missions with support for up to four players in co-op mode, two new planes and over 40 skins for the various planes.
In Wings of Luftwaffe, the player takes the role of a German pilot and participates in explosive battles over Britain, Sicily, the USSR, Belgium and Germany. From blocking airdromes, to attacking aircraft, to destroying ground targets, the player will fight with honor and bravery for the glory of Germany.
“Players will enjoy strapping into one of the game’s many planes and seeing the Second World War through the eyes of a German pilot,” Kirill Yudintsev, project manager at Gaijin, says. “We put our players in the heat of battle, and have created an experience so lifelike, you’ll feel your padded seat yield to your weight as you evade the attacks of your enemies. Wings of Luftwaffe is your chance to experience first hand the desperate fight in the skies over Europe during World War II.”
Wings of Luftwaffe key features:
– Take to the skies as a German pilot
– Embark on 10 new missions
– Cooperative mode for up to four players
– New planes: the Ju 88 A-4 and the P-39N-0
– 44 new skins for the various planes
Wings of Luftwaffe requires the original game to run.
Eager to do battle? Then take advantage of a special 50 percent discount on Wings of Prey, available this weekend only on yuPlay.com.
Wings of Prey weekend discount (50%): http://yuplay.com/story.php?id=1587
Wings of Luftwaffe preorder discount (30%): http://yuplay.com/story.php?id=1863
About the game:
Wings of Prey focuses on the large-scale air combat and ground operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war’s most famous battles, piloting fighters and doing battle against planes and bombers across a range of thrilling missions. Wings of Prey features six theatres of war: The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Ardennes, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun, which together represent the major European air battles of the Second World War.
Wings of Prey official site: www.airwargame.com.
About Gaijin Entertainment:
Gaijin Entertainment specializes in the development of games for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The company also conducts technology-related research, allowing it to remain responsive to and on the cutting edge of the rapidly changing IT market. Currently, Gaijin is comprised of six departments and over 60 skilled team members. The company’s projects have received numerous media and game industry awards, including KRI awards for “Best Simulator for Next-Gen Consoles” (IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey for the PS3 and Xbox 360), “Best Technologies” (Dagor Engine™), “Best Sound” and more. Learn more at www.gaijinent.com.
Full game now hitting retail on May 11th
Prepare to be blown away by the latest Lost Planet 2 demo coming your way next week on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. Grab your weapons or jump into one of the game’s new Vital Suits and prepare for intense 16 player online battles. Featuring the ‘Turbulent Jungle’ map from the online versus mode, the new Lost Planet 2 demo will include full chat support and in-depth result stats so players can establish bragging rights.
While the demo will be widely available from April 21st, Capcom’s most avid fans in Europe will be able to experience the demo from March 31st via a number of early access codes. Codes will shortly be available from www.lostplanet2game.com and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Further codes will be available through local initiatives in UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Australia.
Players who download and play the demo will be rewarded when they purchase the full retail version of Lost Planet 2 by getting immediate access to the Machine Gun SP which fires three round bursts.
March 31st – Early access codes available for Xbox 360 available from www.lostplanet2game.com and local initiatives in UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Australia.
Demo can be played on Xbox Live for those who receive early access code.
April 1st – Early access codes available for PS3 available from www.lostplanet2game.com and local initiatives in UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Australia.
Demo can be played on PlayStation Network for those who receive early access code.
April 21st – Demo available on Xbox Live for all 360 gamers not lucky enough to obtain an early access code.
April 22nd – Demo available on PlayStation Network for all PS3 gamers not lucky enough to obtain an early access code.
Capcom is also pleased to confirm that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Lost Planet 2 will now be hitting stores on Tuesday May 11th, one week earlier than previously announced. A PC version is scheduled for release this autumn.
2K Games Announces August 27, 2010 Street Date for Mafia® II
in Australia and New Zealand
Epic mobster video game combines rich storytelling with the style and vices of the ‘40s and ‘50s for high-stakes third-person shooter
Sydney, Australia– March 26, 2010 – 2K Games announced today that Mafia® II will be available in North America on August 24, 2010 and internationally on August 27, 2010 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. Mafia II is currently in development by 2K Czech, the same creative team behind the award-winning, genre-defining Mafia®, which captivated millions of gamers around the world.
Through a compelling narrative, Mafia II transports gamers into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. The fiction is embellished by a sophisticated, era-evoking atmosphere that meticulously replicates the clothing, cars, music and advertising of 1940’s and 1950’s Americana. Players will easily become immersed in the game’s cinematic Hollywood-style experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing metropolis. By fusing high-octane gunplay with white-knuckle driving and an engaging narrative, Mafia II looks to be the industry’s most compelling Mafia title to date. According to IGN.com, “Mafia II is definitely at the top of our most wanted lists.”
Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian-American who is trying to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood. Vito, along with his lifelong friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Looking to escape the life of hardship that his father led, Vito dreams about becoming a “made man,” and together with Joe, will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets. However, the two quickly realize that life as a wise guy isn’t quite as glamorous as it seems.
Mafia II is rated MA 15+ and R18+, in Australia and New Zealand respectively. For more information on Mafia II, please visit www.mafia2game.com.
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™ and iPod® touch. 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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“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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2K Games Announces August 27, 2010 Street Date for Mafia® II
in Australia and New Zealand
Epic mobster video game combines rich storytelling with the style and vices of the ‘40s and ‘50s for high-stakes third-person shooter
Sydney, Australia– March 26, 2010 – 2K Games announced today that Mafia® II will be available in North America on August 24, 2010 and internationally on August 27, 2010 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. Mafia II is currently in development by 2K Czech, the same creative team behind the award-winning, genre-defining Mafia®, which captivated millions of gamers around the world.
Through a compelling narrative, Mafia II transports gamers into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. The fiction is embellished by a sophisticated, era-evoking atmosphere that meticulously replicates the clothing, cars, music and advertising of 1940’s and 1950’s Americana. Players will easily become immersed in the game’s cinematic Hollywood-style experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing metropolis. By fusing high-octane gunplay with white-knuckle driving and an engaging narrative, Mafia II looks to be the industry’s most compelling Mafia title to date. According to IGN.com, “Mafia II is definitely at the top of our most wanted lists.”
Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian-American who is trying to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood. Vito, along with his lifelong friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Looking to escape the life of hardship that his father led, Vito dreams about becoming a “made man,” and together with Joe, will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets. However, the two quickly realize that life as a wise guy isn’t quite as glamorous as it seems.
Mafia II is rated MA 15+ and R18+, in Australia and New Zealand respectively. For more information on Mafia II, please visit www.mafia2game.com.
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™ and iPod® touch. 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.
Microsoft, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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The Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Stimulus Package will strike worldwide on March 30. Representing the first new multiplayer maps from the biggest entertainment launch in history, Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package will release first on Xbox Live.
Developed by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 became a cultural phenomenon when it launched to the world in November. The epic title set new entertainment records for the greatest one-day and five-day openings in history+ on the way to topping US $1 billion in sales and becoming the best selling title ever on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
The Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Stimulus Package also will release on PlayStation 3 and PC at a later date. For more information, visit www.modernwarfare2.com.
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe, today release new screens for Splatterhouse, an all new installment of the landmark 1988 arcade hit classic. This latest set of assets highlights the devastating weapons that Rick can acquire and use in game. Designated into categories such as bludgeon, edged, and ‘extra brutal’ weapons, Rick’s arsenal enables him to literally explode bodies into visceral chunks. Rick can annihilate, dismember, and utterly destroy his enemies with a menagerie weapons, including a 2×4, baseball bat, cleaver, shotgun, and the massively devastating chainsaw. When pounding flesh into malleable heaps of viscous flesh, it’s good to know Rick’s got options.
Splatterhouse follows college student Rick Taylor as he embarks on a mission to rescue his girlfriend, Jennifer, who has disappeared after entering a mysterious run-down Mansion inhabited by an elusive scientist. Confronted by Dr. West and his horde of horrific abominations, Rick comes across a mystical sentient mask that promises to give him the power to reunite with Jennifer. Full of desperation, Rick dons the “Terror Mask” and is transformed into a raging juggernaut exemplifying unadulterated violence and destruction.
Splatterhouse will be available in Q3 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.
For more information on Splatterhouse, please visit http://splatterhousegame.com: