Dec
22
2009
| Dante’s Inferno PlayStation 3 Edition Exclusive |
| Divine Edition exclusive features in addition to the game is the soundtrack, complete Longfellow digital version translation of Dante Alighier’s Inferno, Wayne Barlowe digital book, and developers commentaries for standard retail price. |
| EA Sports DebitSmart Visa Prepaid Card |
| That’s right sport fans; EA has launched its reloadable prepaid debit card. Loyal fans may purchase their favorite EA’s sport titles. Allowing users a percentage off from each purchase via EA Sport Reward. |
| Prince of Persia: The Sand of Time |
| Prince of Persia: The Sand of Time coming in May 2010 for consoles and handheld. Currently in development. Featuring new gameplay innovation. |
Dec
18
2009
| Saboteur’s Free Content with Game |
| The game is now available and with free downloadable content pack. The Midnight Show is a V.I.P room that unlocks cinematic, mini-games, hiding spots and nudity. Single use redeemable code via Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation 3 on new console copies. PC version has auto access so additional downloading is not needed. |
| GameStop’s Red Dead Redemption Exclusive Pre-order Content |
| In-game content will be available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Starting on January 4, 2010 GameStop customers may vote for one of the three in-game outfit challenges online as exclusive bonus item available only on GameStop retailers or online. |
Dec
12
2009
| EA’s Visceral Games Dead Space Sequel |
| As of yet, there is not a release announce for Dead Space 2. The 2008 action-horror game brings back Isaac Clarke. This time he is in control. The infection continues to spread and Clarke is the only one that can contain it. To feature new tools in dismemberment gameplay. Explore Zero-G environments. For the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. |
| Glory of Heracles |
| A popular Japanese series launches for the United States exclusively for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems. Comes on January 18, 2010. |
| Written by Kazushige Nojima (Final Fantasy), the roleplaying game is inspired by Greek mythology. |
| Ragnarok II plan to release in 2010. |
Dec
10
2009
| Dante Inferno’s Demo |
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| Free demo download available this month. |
| PlayStation Network coming out on December 10th. |
| Xbox Live coming out on December 24th. |
| Prelude to Dante’s journey through hell, visits Dante Alighieri’s part one from The Divine Comedy. A Visceral Games adaptation of the epic poem. |
| Dante’s Inferno video game and Dante’s Inferno: An Animated Epic straight-to-DVD is scheduled for release simultaneously on February 9, 2010. |
| THQ Select Montreal, Quebec Location |
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| THQ is currently looking for a location. The brand new video game studio is expected to be the company’s largest facility in its global network. Also providing support for games developed across its worldwide studio system. Creating 400 new jobs within five years. In design, art, engineering, quality assurance, etc. Appointed Dave Gatchel as Montreal studio’s general manager |
Dec
09
2009
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| THQ Inc. and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have entered into a multi-year, multi-property deal licensing agreement. For worldwide rights to develop and publish tie-in video game exclusively for all consoles and handhelds including Nintendo Wii Virtual Console, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live Arcade. |
| THQ gets deal with DreamWorks to publish games from upcoming animation films. Including DreamWorks’ sequel to Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom, MegaMind (a pervious deal), The Penguins of Madagascar animated TV show, and Puss and Boots, a spinoff from Sherk. |
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| Plans to launch in conjunction with DreamWorks Animation’s theatrical release. |
| Penguins of Madagascar plans to publish in April 1, 2010. |
| MegaMind release on November 5, 2010. |
| Kung Fu Panda: Kaboom of Doom release on June 3, 2011. |
| Puss In Boots release on November 4, 2011. |
Dec
01
2009
| Saboteur |
| Available for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on December 8, 2009. |
| Sean Devlin is an Irish race car driver. He is trapped behind enemy lines in Paris, France. Occupied by the Nazis in the 1940s and Sean is motivated by revenge and sabotages the Nazi operations. |
| Rated M |
| Mercs Inc. (a working title) |
| Pandemic Studios is a division of Electronic Arts Inc. that plans to add a new entry to the Mercenaries franchise. Currently in its early stages in development, a release date has not been announce. Early titles include Mercenaries and Mercenaries 2: World of Flames. |
Nov
27
2009
| No More Hero Coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 |
| Originally a Wii exclusive will bring No More Hero to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 next year, 2010. |
| GameStop & Jolt |
| GameStop acquired a majority interest in Jolt. An online gaming platform. Under the agreement, GameStop will provide an estimated $22.4-$29.8 million towards Jolts development the next two to three years. |
| Akella and Byteshield |
| Akella signed a deal with Byteshield in providing DRM for its PC games. The DRM used to counter piracy. |
| Sony Plans for the PlayStation 3 |
| Sony plans on adding 3D capability to the PS3 games by way of a firmware updates. |
Nov
17
2009
| New social network features on the Xbox LIVE. That includes Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm. Launches on Nov 17, 2009. |
| Playdom, a social game firm acquired Green Patch Inc. A Facebook application company. Also Playdom acquired iPhone developer Trippert Lab. |
| Dante’s Inferno, the video game release on February 9, 2010 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PSP. |
| Dante’s Inferno: An Animated Epic also planned for release on February 9, 2010. |
| Visceral Games, a studio of EA collaborating with DC Comics to bring Dante Inferno comic book. |
| Final Fantasy XIII release on March 9, 2010 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. |
