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| Burnout Paradise Revs Its Engines on the PC Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts, today announced that the award-winning driving game Burnout Paradise is being rebuilt specifically for the PC. Burnout Paradise will be the first Burnout title ever made for the PC, customized with expanded multiplayer, enhanced online features, and community driven content. May 9, 2008 |
| Pandemic Announces Development of the Lord of the Rings: Conquest 'Conquest' Grants Players Freedom to Fight Epic 'Rings' Battles Any Way Desired Pandemic Studios, an award-winning developer of blockbuster video games, is proud to announce the development of The Lord of the Rings: Conquest for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PC and Nintendo DS platforms. Pandemic Studios is a division of Electronic Arts. May 8, 2008 |
| The Champ is Back in Fight Night Round 4 Mike Tyson Featured in First Boxing Videogame in Nearly a Decade Electronic Arts announced today that EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver under the EA SPORTS brand. EA SPORTS Fight Night is back with the most realistic "in the ring" experience to date, featuring some of the greatest boxers in history fighting in their prime. May 7, 2008 |
| Grand Theft Auto IV Breaks Entertainment Launch Records Retail Sales of Grand Theft Auto IV Top $500 Million in First Week Take-Two Interactive Software said today that Grand Theft Auto IV has surpassed all-time entertainment records for day one and week one sales by dollar value. Released on Tuesday, April 29th, Grand Theft Auto IV, the critically acclaimed video game, has sold through to consumers approximately 6 million units globally with an estimated retail value of more than $500 million in the first week. Grand Theft Auto IV sold approximately 3.6 million units on its opening day with a retail value of approximately $310 million globally. May 7, 2008 |
| EA and Steven Spielberg Launch BOOM BLOX Explosive Fun With High-Energy, Action-Packed Entertainment On Wii Throw, grab, and blast your way through the must-have Wii game for Summer 2008! The EA Casual Entertainment Label today announced that BOOM BLOX, the first game released in collaboration between EA and director and producer Steven Spielberg, has shipped in North America and will be available May 8 in Europe, May 13 across Asia, and May 22 in Japan for Wii. Perfect for kids 8-12 years old and fun for the entire family, BOOM BLOX offers action-packed destruction that takes Wii play to a new level of enjoyment and creativity. BOOM BLOX is also available across major carriers for the mobile phone. May 6, 2008 |
| Actiontec Delivers Powerline Networking for Online Gamers Based on HomePlug AV standard, Actiontec MegaPlug AV Powerline Gaming Kit turns any electrical outlet into an instant gaming network connection – with speeds up to 200 Mbps! Actiontec Electronics today released the MegaPlug AV Powerline Gaming Kit, a next-generation powerline networking solution designed to maximize the online gaming experience with fast speeds and the simplicity of cable-free configuration. Based on the latest HomePlug AV standard, MegaPlug enables gamers to connect their PC, Xbox, Playstation, Wii, or other gaming console to the Internet through their home's electrical wiring – and enjoy fast speeds up to 200 Mbps without cumbersome Ethernet cables. May 5, 2008 |
| Qmotions Skateboard Controller Coming to Xbox 360 Company to Launch Next-Gen Wireless Controllers on Xbox 360 Actiga, a leading pioneer in active video gaming products and services, today announced that Qmotions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Actiga, has signed a North American licensing agreement with Microsoft, allowing Qmotions to incorporate Microsoft's Xbox 360 wireless technology in its game controllers. Under the agreement, Qmotions will produce a full-range of products that will be officially endorsed by Microsoft. April 30, 2008 |
| Grand Theft Auto IV Hits the Streets Worldwide The first next generation iteration of the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto franchise available in stores today Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, is proud to announce that the eagerly anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 including the special edition package is now available worldwide. April 29, 2008 |
| BattleForge Catapults PC Gamers into Multiplayer Online Melees Build Unique Armies and Team Up for Epic Battles in a New Fantasy RTS Game Electronic Arts today announced that the multi award-winning EA Phenomic Studio based in Germany is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online real-time strategy game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. Mix and match the elements of your cards to play with your friends online and conquer massive online battlegrounds. April 29, 2008 |
