Real Heroes: Firefighter – A Game That Gives Back to Those Who Help Us All
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Game developer to donate a share of its proceeds from game sales to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network
May 14, 2009 – Looking to give back to those who risk it all to keep us safe, game developer Epicenter Studios announced today that they will be donating a share of their proceeds from “Real Heroes: Firefighter” for the Nintendo Wii™ to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
“We wanted to try to give back to these brave women and men who put their lives on the line every day to keep the public safe,” said Nathaniel McClure, CEO of Epicenter Studios. “This is our attempt to bring recognition and support to a wonderful organization that not only supports firefighters battling cancer but also aggressively promotes prevention and early detection.”
EA: Success on the Wii isn’t rocket science
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EA Sports president Peter Moore recently had a chance to speak about third parties on the Wii, explaining that it’s up to them to “crack the code” on the system. According to Moore, achieving success on the Wii isn’t rocket science.
“I think the emphasis is on the third parties to crack the code on the Wii, and there are some games that have done well from third parties, and figure out what we need to do when we’re playing on the Wii to make that game successful. Nintendo clearly has it figured out – they’re the platform holders, so you’ve think they would.
But at the same time, it’s not rocket science, and we in the publishing community have got to go and figure that out. I think we’ve done it with Tennis and Tiger, EA Sports Active really feels like it’s going to be a success, and the unique way that we’re utilising the Wii Remote is going to be the secret source to that.
But you can’t blame Nintendo because third party publishers have yet, in real mass, to find success on the platform. They get the same dev kits as everybody else, and it’s our job to figure it out.”
The Conduit website receives an update
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SEGA just sent this in to the site and of course I’ll share this with you all:
“Today we have a small update concerning our seeing is deceiving website. I’m happy to report; new codes can be found across the site, with all new secrets to be discovered within. Please take a look, we hope you enjoy the updates…”
Sands of Destruction screenshots
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Playable characters and musical collaborations in Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
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ACTIVISION > TRANSFORMERS 2: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN > NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS AND MUSICAL COLLABORATIONS
We just wanted to let you know about two new exciting features for the eagerly anticipated Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen video game. Firstly, we’re pleased to announce a host of new playable characters, some of which will be exclusive only to multiplayer.
Playable characters include:
AUTOBOTS:* Optimus Prime
* Ironhide
* Breakaway
* Bumblebee
* Ratchet
* Aerialbot (Multiplayer-exclusive)
* Protectobot (Multiplayer-exclusive)
Factor 5 Wii projects may be unaffected
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This comes from Factor 5’s statement that we posted earlier today…
“…Although we are saddened by Factor 5 Inc.’s situation, our corporation will remain unaffected by these developments and has partnered with both old and new friends in the industry who will reveal our upcoming projects over the next months.”
Well, this pretty much speaks for itself. There is certainly a strong chance that the company’s Wii project(s) could see a release and could very well be revealed at this year’s E3.
Fairytales just got darker in the new Overlord Dark Legend game trailer
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FAIRYTALES JUST GOT DARKER (AND FUNNIER) IN THE NEW OVERLORD® DARK LEGENDTM GAME TRAILER
The Minions meet fairytale characters in the brand new Overlord Dark Legend video, available from www.codemasters.com/darklegend
Thursday 14th May/… Prepare to lead a horde of mischievous and destructive Minions through a enchanted land that’s steeped in fairytale lore and loaded with sinister and satirical twists in Overlord® Dark Legend™, coming June 26th exclusively to Wii™. Preview the magic and mayhem that awaits in the ‘When Fairytales Go Bad’ trailer video, now available from www.codemasters.com/darklegend.Overlord Dark Legend is an all-new Overlord action adventure that has players taking the role of a younger Overlord. Growing up in the Cinderella-esque Castle Gromgard, this teenage Overlord soon discovers the power at his disposal and that he has the support of anarchic army in the form of the Minion horde. As he revels in command of the mischievously malicious and downright destructive Minions, our trainee tyrant heads off to take his growing pains out on the local fairytale inhabitants as he protects his castle and lands.
EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirm Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince videogame release date
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The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood videogame is THE place for fans to live the thrills, action and excitement of Harry Potter from June 30th*
GUILDFORD, UK – 14th May 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today confirmed that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ video game will be in stores across the world from 30th June 2009*, just ahead of the Warner Bros. Pictures’ film based on J.K. Rowling’s sixth book in the Harry Potter series.In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
Overlord: Dark Legend Fairy Tale trailer
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Japanese software sales (5/4 – 5/10)
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01./05. [NDS] Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky (Pokemon Co.) – 44,000 / 283,000 (+2%)
02./02. [NDS] Dragon Ball Kai: Saiyajin Raishuu (Namco Bandai) – 41,000 / 115,000 (-45%)
03./03. [NDS] Made in Ore (Wario Ware) (Nintendo) – 41,000 / 97,000 (-27%)
04./09. [NDS] Mario & Luigi RPG 3!!! (Nintendo) – 26,000 / 606,000 (+18%)
05./08. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2 G (BEST) (Capcom) – 23,000 / 663,000 (-12%)
06./06. [WII] Monster Hunter G (Capcom) – 23,000 / 195,000 (-43%)
07./12. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) – 20,000 / 3,403,000
08./04. [PS2] Jikkyou Power Pro Major League 2009 (Konami) – 16,000 / 58,000 (-63%)
09./01. [PSP] Persona (Atlus Co.) – 14,000 / 93,000 (-82%)
10./16. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii (Namco Bandai) – 14,000 / 498,000