MTV Games and Harmonix Announce 20 Free DLC Tracks Available to Rock Band 2 Owners
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CAMBRIDGE, MA – October 22, 2008 – Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game development company, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) announced details today regarding 20 free DLC tracks that will be made available to Rock Band 2 [1] owners starting November 4, 2008. The lineup ranges across all genres of rock from up-and-coming artists that the industry has recognized as new to thriving rock bands with a quickly growing fan base.
“The Rock Band platform is an unparalleled destination for music discovery – offering a broad cross section of rock, from iconic rock artists to emerging bands,” stated Paul DeGooyer, MTV’s Senior Vice President of Electronic Games & Music. “With the addition of the 20 new songs we’re announcing today, owners of Rock Band 2 will have the ability to experience music from over 100 artists – ranging from the acts they already know and love to up-and-coming bands we think they will like.”
Featuring artists across the globe from the US, United Kingdom and Australia to Norway, Japan and Ireland, the 20 free DLC tracks are available exclusively to Rock Band 2 owners and can be accessed by using the DLC redemption code [2] located within the game’s retail packaging.
Atlus announces Legacy of Ys: Books I & II for Nintendo DS
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One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time is coming to Nintendo DS™. Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic tomes of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements.
Presented in 3D for the first time, Legacy of Ys offers remastered graphics, a remixed music score, optional touch screen control, and local wireless multiplayer for up to four people.
ESA officially announces E3 2009
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Washington, DC – October 22, 2008 – The 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) will take place from June 2-4, 2009, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today. The expanded E3 will welcome all qualified computer and video game industry audiences, including international and U.S.-based media, analysts, retailers, developers and business partners to preview the latest in interactive entertainment and technology.
“Video games are the fastest growing and most compelling sector of the entertainment industry. And, this upgraded event will reflect the growth, innovation and excitement of our industry,” said Michael D. Gallagher, CEO of the ESA, which represents US computer and video game publishers and organizes the annual event. “The breadth, scope and quality of the changes made to the show will make E3 the must-attend event of the year.”
“The E3 Expo will be the pre-eminent North American gaming show next year. The new, larger event is better for industry leaders and for serious gamers,” commented John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts.
BioWare has more in store for the DS
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“We also have Dragon Age, and we recently released the Sonic handheld game for DS, and we’ve got other DS plans that we’re thinking about these days. It’s quite a bit of stuff. We’ve a pretty a big plate full of things we’re working on. Across the studio we number probably over 400 people.” – Greg Zeschuk, BioWare co-founder
BioWare has expressed interest in making a sequel to Sonic Chronicles, but reviews on the game have been mixed. I’d expect the company’s next project to involve something other than Sonic.
Hitman Reborn!: Mafia Daishuugou Bongole Festival video
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Overlord: Dark Legend screenshots
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World of Goo tops the WiiWare sales this week
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Virtual Console
1 (1) – Super Mario Bros. 3
2 (4) – Secret of Mana
3 (3) – Super Mario Bros.
4 (2) – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
5 (6) – Super Mario World
6 (5) – Mega Man 2
7 (7) – Punch-Out!!
8 (9) – Mario Golf
9 (8) – Super Mario Bros. 2
10 (10) – Super Mario 64
11 (12) – The Legend of Zelda
12 (13) – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
13 (15) – Sonic the Hedgehog
14 (11) – Super Dodge Ball
15 (14) – Shining Force II
16 (16) – Mario Kart 64
17 (17) – Donkey Kong Country
18 (18) – Pac-Man
19 (19) – Kirby’s Adventure
20 (N/A) – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
WiiWare
1 (4) – World of Goo
2 (1) – Mega Man 9
3 (3) – My Aquarium
4 (N) – Tetris Party
5 (2) – Bomberman Blast
6 (8) – Midnight Bowling
7 (6) – Dr. Mario Online Rx
8 (9) – Defend your Castle
9 (7) – My Pokemon Ranch
10 (18) – Art Style: Cubello
11 (5) – Art Style: Orbient
12 (10) – Wild West Guns
13 (14) – TV Show King
14 (13) – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
15 (12) – Strong Bad Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner
16 (15) – Pong Toss – Frat Party Games
17 (11) – Strong Bad Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free
18 (16) – LostWinds
19 (17) – Midnight Pool
20 (20) – Cocoto Fishing Master
Analyst believes Wii Fit could outsell GTA IV
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Nintendo has been trying to market Wii Fit to grandmothers, the average Joe, and those who don’t really consider themselves to be a video gamer. Luckily for Nintendo, their strategy has been more than successful. Analyst Michael Pachter has stated that “Wii Fit is attaching at around a 30 percent rate” and he believes that the game “will outsell GTA.” No one is arguing the quality of both games, but this prediction by Mr. Pachter shows that some of Nintendo’s products have universal appeal. Even with an inflated price tag, Wii Fit has sold incredibly well.
