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Wii

– Vicarious Visions developing the Wii version
– Party Play returning
– Developers focusing “on shredding kind of rock”
– Graphics inspired by “heavy-metal album art from the late 70s, early 80s”
– Quest mode: Story narrated by Gene Simmons
– Quest mode starts off with a movie, battle between the Beast and demigod of rock
– Beast defeats the demigod of rock, who is then entombed in a stone, guitar banished
– Guitar is the source of the demigod of rock’s power
– Trying to assemble an army of warriors
– Will need to get the guitar back and defeat the Beast

DS

– Roadie Set List Manager: Friend can make his/her own list set on the DS
– Roadie Quickplay+ and Roadie Battle modes
– Battle modes: Play mini-games to execute “spells”
– Quickplay+: co-op, positive spell effects help the Wii players (more score multipliers, note-streak savers)
– Competitive Roadie Battle: More spells, but also “curses”
– Curses: Flashy effects, show up on Wii (set highway on fire, accelerate highway to a very quick speed)
– Roadie Battle now supports eight players (4 on Wii, 4 on DS), roadies can help drum/bass/guitar players

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– New moves, enemies
– Will have 2D platforming sections
– 2-player support
– Blob on vacation at Paradise Island
– Some strange things happen, Blob and Pinky head to Prisma City
– At Prisma City, the two find out that Comrade Black is causing trouble
– Prisma City has been turned colorless by pollution and materialism
– Black calls himself Papa Blanc, establishes a cult in order to brainwash citizens and turn them into his minions
– DS version also in development

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Course: Mushroom Canyon
Objective: Time Attack
Restriction: Carts only
Tournament date: 5/15 – 5/25

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It’s game time!

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – MAY 25, 2010 – Atlus U.S.A., Inc., playbook firmly in hand, today announced that it has scored the North American publishing rights from European developer and publisher Nordcurrent for 101-in-1 Sports Megamix™ for Nintendo DS™, a collection of one hundred and one addictive sports mini-games that anyone can enjoy. The game features a wide assortment of all-time favorites like bowling, boxing, volleyball, tennis, basketball and unique sports some may not recognize right away, such as caber tossing, traction kiting, capoeira, street luge, and more! Everyone is sure to find favorites in 101-in-1 Sports Megamix.

Players of all ages will have hours of fun earning points by successfully completing challenges and spending their points to reveal dozens of exciting new sports games, striving to unlock more and more each time. Simple to play and addicting to master, these games will keep players engrossed in scoring goals, earning medals, winning races, and beating high scores. There is practically no end to the fast-paced sports action!

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Plans to Offer Select Developers and Publishers Access to THQ’s Industry Leading Global Retail and Online Distribution Network

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) –THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the launch of THQ Partners, providing select developers and publishers access to THQ’s global retail and online publishing network.

With offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, THQ’s industry leading global publishing operation reaches all major video game territories worldwide. THQ has consistently been recognized as a best-in-class vendor by retailers around the world.

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Highly-Anticipated Game To Appear At E3 In June

Burlingame, Calif., May 26, 2010 – Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals will be released for the Nintendo DS this Fall. The game will retail at an MSRP of $29.99.

“We’re elated that the beloved Lufia series will be making its triumphant return with Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals later this year” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “We know players are going to be excited about this title when they get their first peek at it at E3 next month.”

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