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NCAA Football 11 is now available

July 13th, 2010 Bret Douglas

NCAA-Football-11EA SPORTS NCAA Football 11 is now available in North American retail stores.

NCAA Football 11 recreates the intensity of college football Saturdays via TruSchool – a system that reflects the authentic style and traditions of each of the 120 FBS teams in-game.

NCAA Football 11 achieves all-new levels of quality in core gameplay by implementing real collegiate team offenses that reflect the authentic style of each team. Run offenses like the spread “no-huddle”, triple option, wishbone, air raid, or pistol, just like your favorite schools.

Recreating one of college football’s greatest traditions, NCAA Football 11 features true-to-life pre-game team entrances from many of college football’s traditional powers: the touching of Howard’s Rock at Clemson, the Ohio State team interlocking arms as they head onto the field, and more. Experience the stunning detail of game day with a full ESPN broadcast graphics package and all-new replay system. From pre-game until the final tick of the clock, immerse yourself in the ESPN Game of the Week.

The NCAA Football franchise continues as a leader in online innovation with the all-new Dynasty Wire feature. Create stories that document the peaks and valleys of building a college powerhouse. Capture video and photo highlights from each game, then share the news of triumph or defeat with the world, by publishing stories to top social networking sites.

“NCAA Football 11 represents the greatest transformation in the history of the award-winning franchise,” said EA SPORTS President, Peter Moore. “With the TruSchool system, we’ve replicated the authenticity of college football, from team-specific entrances to offensive styles, like never before. The start of the college football season kicks off today.”

Developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon, and licensed by The Collegiate Licensing Company, NCAA Football 11 is now available for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3. NCAA Football 11 has been rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB.

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Complete song list for DanceDanceRevolution

October 20th, 2009 Console Digest

New Balance Board Mode for Wii, Licensed Master Tracks From Ne-Yo, Depeche Mode, Pitbull and Other Top Artists Will Make This Year’s DanceDanceRevolution This Season’s MUST HAVE Dancing Game

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced DanceDanceRevolution will be available in retail stores nationwide on Wii and PlayStation®2 beginning Tuesday, October 27. Also revealed for the first time, is the full song list for DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3 and DanceDanceRevolution X2. New licensed master tracks from some of today’s hottest acts will make DanceDanceRevolution a must for gamers old and new.

Players will be able to dance to the beat of an expansive library of over 40 great songs, including the following hits recorded by the original artists:

Ne-Yo- “Closer”
Coldplay- “Viva La Vida”
Rick Astley- “Never Gonna Give You Up”
Lady Gaga- “Just Dance”
Depeche Mode – “Enjoy The Silence”
Vanilla Ice- “Ice Ice Baby”
Natasha Bedingfield- “Pocket Full of Sunshine”
Pitbull- “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)”
Black Eyed Peas- Let’s Get it Started”
Also included are over 20 tracks of original music composed by the Bemani development team.

As you can tell, DanceDanceRevolution is sure to be the life of the party and get you into shape with outrageous multiplayer fun, a huge smash hit soundtrack including licensed master tracks and originals, entirely new modes and more!

In the latest Wii version, DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3, players will be introduced to Balance Board Mode. In this high energy, low impact mode, players trade their feet to utilize their hips, waist and hands with the Wii Balance Board™ and Nunchuk. This all new mode will be sure to add a whole new level of gameplay to DanceDanceRevolution. Players still will be able to use their DanceDanceRevolution controller mat for classic gameplay.

DanceDanceRevolution X2, for PlayStation 2, introduces the brand new Dice Master Mode where players roll the dice to receive a dance challenge and compete to be the ultimate DanceDanceRevolution champion.

If players really would like to put their DanceDanceRevolution skills to the test against the nation’s best, they can compete in the DanceDanceRevolution national tournament taking place through December 2009 in select cities across the country. The best of the best will compete in a high-stakes dance off in select GameWorks locations nationwide, culminating in the DanceDanceRevolution finals in Las Vegas.

DanceDanceRevolution will be available on October 27, 2009. For screenshots, product information complete tracklistings and more, please visit our product page at http://www.konami.com/ddr

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Grunge rock pioneer and icon Kurt Cobain to make his video game debut this September in Guitar Hero 5

August 31st, 2009 Console Digest

In-Game Model of Former Lead Singer and Guitarist of Nirvana to Perform Two Hit Singles from the Ten-Times Platinum Album Nevermind in Guitar Hero 5

Remembered as one of the most iconic artists in the history of alternative rock, Kurt Cobain’s enduring legacy continues with his video game debut as one of five exclusive in-game artists in Guitar Hero® 5. The former lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana will be featured as a playable character, performing two of the band’s hit singles from their 1991 genre-defining album Nevermind: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and a special, previously unreleased live recording of “Lithium.” The band’s breakthrough hit and one of the greatest rock songs of all time, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” helped define the 1990s and will speak to a whole new generation in Guitar Hero 5.

“Kurt Cobain is one of the most recognizable frontmen in rock ‘n’ roll history and it’s an honor to have two of Nirvana’s masterpieces included in Guitar Hero 5,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs for Activision. “This is the first time the original recording of ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ has ever been licensed in an entertainment property and we’re thrilled to offer Guitar Hero® fans exclusive access to the unreleased live version of ‘Lithium.’”

Guitar Hero 5 features the strongest, most varied set list to date comprised of master tracks from more than 80 of the hottest bands of today and the biggest classic acts; including Kings of Leon, The Rolling Stones, The White Stripes, Santana, Vampire Weekend, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, plus more than 25 artists from a variety of music genres that will be making their music video game debut. Among the first-time-ever features of Guitar Hero 5 are: Party Play, where players can jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly; RockFest, a comprehensive competitive experience available featuring five new head-to-head modes playable online or in your living room; and the ability to play the entire set-list from the first time the game is turned on.

Guitar Hero 5 refines the player experience, enhances the art style and redesigns core features such as GHTMMusic Studio, making it the most accessible, fun-to-play and authentic experience for seasoned music gamers as well as first-time players. New innovations such as Band Moments, where bands are rewarded for hitting special note streams together and song challenges where gamers are tasked to play through a song a specific way, add a new competitive layer of excitement and accomplishment to the music rhythm genre.

Published by Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), Guitar Hero 5 is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and by Vicarious Visions for the WiiTM system from Nintendo. Budcat is developing Guitar Hero 5 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for “Teen” by the ESRB. For more information about Guitar Hero 5, please visit GH5.GuitarHero.com.

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MSN, ShortList & Bliss all sign up for The Golden Joystick Awards

August 17th, 2009 Console Digest

The Golden Joystick Awards is proud to announce a new team of media partners for 2009.

MSN, ShortList and Bliss are all partnering with the event, reflecting the increasingly mainstream appeal of the video games industry in 2009. The only UK industry accolades voted for by the the gamers themselves, The Golden Joystick Awards approaches its 27th year with each of the partner’s readers and subscribers being encouraged to vote for their favourite games of 2009.

2009’s Golden Joystick Award for the multiplayer category will be renamed ‘The MSN Multiplayer Game of the Year’. Microsoft’s portal is involved in the awards for the very first time this year and will be supporting the event by showcasing the nominated categories by creating a rich range of content editorial features to complement it’s impressive existing gaming coverage and MSN will also be hosting a voting mechanic. MSN will take the Golden Joysticks Awards to a whole new audience this year and will be providing live content from the awards event.

“MSN is delighted to sponsor the Multiplayer Game of the Year award,” said Alastair Bruce, MSN Tech & Gadgets manager. “Our involvement with the Golden Joystick Awards goes hand-in-hand with our comprehensive coverage of the video games scene at MSN Tech & Gadgets. With so many great titles having been released over the past year, we’re sure the awards will be a huge success.”

ShortList are also partners with the awards for the first time. The UK’s biggest mens lifestyle magazine is on the rise with a circulation of 510,720* representing a 6.1% rise in circulation year on year. Voting for ‘The ShortList One to Watch Award’ will be hosted on www.shortlist.com and the weekly magazine’s involvement reflects their increasingly strong gaming coverage.

“ShortList is proud to be a media partner for this year’s Golden Joysticks Awards. ShortList celebrates all that’s most important in a man’s life – climbing the career ladder, forming a lasting meaningful relationship and scoring a 20-yard screamer from the safety of your own sofa.” said Terri White, editor of ShortList

The Golden Joystick Awards are delighted to welcome Bliss as the girls lifestyle magazine media partners for the third year running. Bliss is a leading lifestyle magazine for sassy 13-17 year old girls offering them a fantastic fix of fashion and beauty, exclusive celebrity gossip, and jaw-dropping real-life stories. The new-look monthly Bliss launched in April 2009 to rave reviews and continues to be the most exciting and relevant magazine in the sector due to it’s understanding of the evolving trends in girl’s lifestyles.

“We are delighted to partner with The Golden Joystick Awards again on the Bliss Handheld Game of the Year. The universal appeal and accessibility of handheld consoles means that more and more teenage girls are playing games. The interest in gaming amongst teenage girls continues to grow and Bliss aims to provide its readers with varied content on some of the hottest games that are in the market” said Jess Tadmor, Marketing Manager at Panini UK

“The Golden Joysticks continue to grow and we are delighted to welcome readers from MSN, ShortList and Bliss to have their say on the games they believe made the last year and the ones set to occupy the nation’s living rooms in the months ahead. They form the strongest media partnerships we have had in place for the awards to date. We look forward to announcing additional sponsors and partners over the coming weeks” said Emma Parkinson, Publisher at Future UK and organiser of the Golden Joystick Awards.

The Golden Joysticks are the games industry’s most-loved awards and the industry’s acceptance as a mass market form of entertainment looks set to be reflected in the popularity of 2009’s event – a record-breaking 700,000 votes having already been cast by gaming enthusiasts.

Featuring 15 gamer-voted categories, the event is the world’s longest-running video games awards, first held back in 1982. Votes cast now at www.goldenjoystick.com will directly decide who scoops a prestigious Golden Joystick when the winners are announced in London on Friday, 30th October.

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2K Sports signs NHL superstar Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals as cover athlete for NHL 2K10

June 17th, 2009 Console Digest

“Ovi” and friends hold 2K Sports’ first-ever outdoor motion capture session tonight at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

2K Sports announced that Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, the 2009 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Award winner and Hart Memorial Trophy candidate, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for the next iteration of the popular NHL 2K franchise, NHL® 2K10. While leading the National Hockey League (NHL) in goals scored for the second consecutive season, Ovechkin has become one of the most recognizable faces of the NHL in only his fourth season, and will bring his electrifying personality and unmatched passion for the game to NHL 2K10 this year.

“It’s a good time to be Ovi!,” said Ovechkin, left winger for the Washington Capitals. “It’s an incredible honor, and I look forward to working with 2K Sports to make NHL 2K10 the most fun and amazing hockey video game experience ever. I can’t wait to put some of my moves in there.”

In celebration of the announcement, Ovechkin will be participating in 2K Sports’ first-ever outdoor hockey motion capture session tonight in the Roman Plaza at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from 8:30-11:30pm PT. The open-air rink recalls the September 27, 1991, LA Kings vs. New York Rangers hockey showdown when Wayne Gretzky led the Kings to victory in a similarly unusual and picturesque open-air setting at the famed Las Vegas resort. Joining Ovechkin on the ice will be Vancouver Canucks center and 2009 Selke Trophy finalist, Ryan Kesler, along with play-by-play commentator for the San Jose Sharks, Randy Hahn, who will act as host MC. Only media will be allowed into the rink area for this private event, as synthetic ice will be laid down to create a special hockey rink and 2K Sports’ game producers will put Ovechkin through a number of dynamic drills to capture his signature style data for NHL 2K10.

The 2009 NHL Awards™ will take place on Thursday in Las Vegas, and Ovechkin is one of three finalists that are being considered for the highly coveted Hart Memorial Trophy, an annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team. The winner is selected via a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association in all NHL cities held at the end of the regular season. Ovechkin is also a finalist for the Lester B. Pearson Award, which honors the NHL’s most outstanding player as selected by the members of the NHL Players’ Association. Ovechkin was the winner of both awards last year, and has already received this year’s Maurice “Rocket” Richard Award for leading the NHL in goals scored during the regular season.

Ovechkin, also known to fans as “Ovi”, was the first overall selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and is one of the most heart-pumping players to watch in the NHL today. After winning the Calder Memorial Trophy for Rookie of the Year in 2005-06, Ovechkin went on to lead the NHL during the 2007–08 season with 65 goals and 112 points to capture the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Award and Art Ross Trophy. That season, he also won the Lester B. Pearson Award and the Hart Memorial Trophy. He is the first player to win all four awards in the same season, and has participated in the NHL All-Star game in 2007, 2008, and 2009. This past season, Ovechkin led the NHL again with 56 goals, winning his second Maurice “Rocket” Richard Award in as many years, joining Jarome Iginla and Pavel Bure as only the third player to win the award twice, and the second player after Bure (2000–2001) to win the award in back-to-back seasons.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NHL® 2K10 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available this fall for Wii™ system from Nintendo, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. For more information, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/nhl2k10.

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