‘Smooth Criminal,’ ‘Black or White’ and ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ Debuting Exclusively at Tokyo Game Show
SAN FRANCISCO – September 15, 2010 – Today Ubisoft® revealed three new tracks that players will be able to perform in Michael Jackson The Experience, the video game that allows players to experience the magic of the King of Pop by dancing and singing to some of his biggest hits in environments inspired by his most iconic music videos. The Wii™ version of the game will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show, a consumer and trade show that will take place in Tokyo, Japan from September 16–19. Smooth Criminal, Black or White and They Don’t Care About Us will be available to play for the first time.
The Michael Jackson The Experience lineup of tracks announced to date now includes:
Dallas Mavericks
Players: Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and Caron Butler
Mascot: Mavs Man
Denver Nuggets
Players: Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups and Kenyon Martin
Mascot: Rocky The Mountain Lion
Golden State Warriors
Players: Monta Ellis, David Lee, Stephen Curry and Andris Biedrins
Legends: Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin
Houston Rockets
Players: Kevin Martin, Yao Ming and Trevor Ariza
Legends: Hakeem Olajuwon and Kenny Smith
Los Angeles Clippers
Players: Baron Davis, Blake Griffin and Chris Kaman
Legend: Danny Manning
DS – 31,039,215 units
PSP – 15,009,120 units
Wii – 10,655,962 units
PS3 – 5,501,923 units
Xbox 360 – 1,354,685 units
– Described as a “dream all-star game”
– Choose your favorite character as an in-game alter-ego
– Competitive and cooperative play offered
– Issue commands to fellow players in matches
– Hero Time: Break through opponent’s defense
– 3D visuals
– Anime-style cut-ins during matches
– Releasing this Spring in Japan
– Demo confirmed for TGS
Epic Mickey will be released in North America on November 30 and November 25 in Europe.
Nintendo of America has announced a special nationwide competition for its Sin & Punishment™: Star Successor game for the Wii™ system. Partnering with Twin Galaxies International, the official worldwide authority for video game world records, Nintendo is challenging players 13 years and older to earn the highest possible score in the third level of Sin & Punishment: Star Successor using the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers. All entries will be verified by Twin Galaxies, and the player with the highest score will be awarded a customized plaque, two black Wii Remote controllers, two black Classic Controller Pro™ accessories, two Wii Zapper™ accessories and bragging rights. The winning score will also be submitted by Twin Galaxies for consideration in the Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer’s Edition.
The competition will begin today and end on Oct. 6. Throughout the competition, players with broadband Internet access can use the game’s online leaderboard to see the best scores and gauge how they stack up against other players around the globe. To enter the competition, players must submit a video of themselves playing the game. Official rules and details can be found at http://www.twingalaxies.com.
Developed by the distinguished Japanese studio TREASURE, Sin & Punishment: Star Successor is a thrilling arcade-style shooter available now, exclusively for the Wii system. Players have the option of controlling their characters using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, the Classic Controller™, the Classic Controller Pro, the Nintendo GameCube™ controller or the Wii Zapper. The original Sin & Punishment game for the Nintendo 64™ console remains a cult favorite and has enjoyed a second wave of popularity via Nintendo’s Virtual Console™ service for Wii.
For more information about Sin & Punishment: Star Successor, please visit http://www.sinandpunishment.com
Source: Nintendo PR
