***MEDIA ALERT***
Play Outspark Games and Help the Victims of Haiti
Outspark To Donate Proceeds from In-Game Sales of “Help Haiti” Bundles to Yele Haiti Charity
San Francisco, Calif. – January 18, 2010 – Outspark, the premier North American publisher for free-to-play massively multiplayer online (MMO) games, is giving players a chance to help the victims of the devastating Haiti earthquake.
Through the end of January, Outspark will donate 100% of its proceeds from the sales of its in-game “Help Haiti” bundles to Yele Haiti, a relief organization founded by Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean, whose mission is to provide humanitarian aid and assistance to Haiti. The “Help Haiti” bundles are available for purchase in four of Outspark’s online games:Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice, Wind Slayer and Project Powder. “Help Haiti” in-game bundles are available for $5 each and are located in each game’s online store until January 31, 2010.
For more information about the “Help Haiti” program at Outspark, visithttp://www.outspark.com
iSamJackson Available Now for the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch
The App Store Gets the Timeless Wit of the King of Cool, Samuel L. Jackson
Austin, Texas – January 11, 2009 – Heatwave Interactive, a game development studio and online publisher creating innovative cross-media properties, announced today that its new entertainment app iSamJackson is available now for Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch. Now users can absolutely, positively be the coolest cats in the room with access to original quotes, humorous adages, and insightful advice recorded by the one-and-only Samuel L. Jackson.
As the definitive entertainment app for the iPhone and iPod touch, iSamJackson features the class and wit from the king of cool himself, providing endless entertainment for every situation.
iSamJackson features include:
Customizable Soundboard: Inject original and authentic Samuel L. Jackson quotes into conversation with quips that suit any occasion
Personality Scanner: With the scan of a thumb print, Samuel L. Jackson lets users know just what he thinks of them
Ask Sam: Solve the great dilemmas of life by asking any question and receiving instantaneous wisdom and advice from Samuel L. Jackson
17+ Explicit Version: Censor-free version for those who want to experience the full range of class and wit from the one-and-only Samuel L. Jackson
Clean Version: Expletive-free version for those who don’t want to upset their bosses too badly when they let Samuel L. Jackson’s comments flow during a staff meeting
In addition, Heatwave plans to release new content for iSamJackson including the MMO pack (available now) and the Pick-Up Lines Pack.
iSamJackson is available through the App Store for $2.99. Click here for a direct link. To learn more about the application, please visit: www.isamjackson.com. For more information about Heatwave Interactive, please visitwww.heatwave.com "> www.heatwave.com.
Greed Corp’s Mistbound Universe and Community Website Unveiled
The gateway to the rich Mistbound universe is unlocked with a revealing trailer and the opening of the community website.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – January 14, 2010 – The newest and richest universe in gaming is primed to reveal some of its secrets as W!Games opens the borders to the Mistbound universe today with a new trailer. The fascinating backdrop to the forthcoming innovative strategy game Greed Corp, the world is introduced with a two minute trailer exploring the history of Mistbound, along with the launch of the community website and competition to win copies of the game on PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
To download the Mistbound universe trailer, Mistbound artwork and Greed Corp screenshots click on http://www.mistbound.com/press/gc_kit_20100114.rar
The Mistbound community website will contain continuously updated information on this beautifully realized gaming landscape including the multiple games situated within it, beginning with the aforementioned Greed Corp. There will be weekly blogs giving a behind-the-scenes look in to the daily life of the studio and the ongoing development of the various games as well as blogs written by the inhabitants of the Mistbound world. Get pumpkin growing advice from veteran Freemen walker pilot Max Brawley, the latest strategic tips on how to beat your friends in Greed Corp straight from the lips of an Empire General, and a travel blog describing the locations and adventures of legendary Pirate leader Evander.
There will also be regular updated information on the games themselves with in-depth articles, screenshots, artwork and trailers. Players can meet each other on the forums and participate in regular competitions. The giveaways will begin immediately on January 15th where 10x copies of Greed Corp (5 x PlayStation®Network and 5x Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360®) will be given away to 10 people. All you have to do is register on the Mistbound Community website.
To register and be in with a chance of winning head to www.mistbound.com/community
ZEN PINBALL: NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 TABLE LAUNCHES TODAY ON PLAYSTATION®NETWORK
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – January 15, 2010 – ZEN Studios, the definitive leader in arcade-style pinball videogames, in partnership with Tecmo® announced today that the ZEN Pinball: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 tablehaslaunched as an expansion table for ZEN Pinball and is available on PlayStation®Network for $2.49USD and $1.99EURO. Players can now experience the signature Ninja Gaiden slice-and-dice presentation that defined the series’ with the fast-paced action, cutting-edge visuals and the true-to-life ball and table physics from ZEN Pinball.
Inspired by one of the most intense action game franchises of all time, the Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 pinball tablecasts players as a super ninja exploring the Sky City Tokyo themed table packed with a multi-level playfield, several speedy ramps, hidden holes and tricky platform jumps. Boasting a record five multiball game modes, the table features a massive amount of killer action-packed missions to complete with lightning-fast weapon combos, ball slicing effects, electricity charged ramps and much more!
Developed by ZEN Studios, the ZEN Pinball: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 tablejoins ZEN Pinball: Street Fighter as the second PSN expansion table for ZEN Pinball with several more slated for release within the coming months.
For the latest news and information on ZEN Pinball, please visit the official website at www.zenpinball.com.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is rated “M” by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB). For more information about Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, please visit www.ninjagaidengame.com.
**ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT**
SIX MORE TRACKS FROM TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS PLUS PHOENIX MAKE THEIR ROCK BAND DEBUT
Cambridge, Mass. – Jan. 15, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that rock legends Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers will add six more live tracks and that Phoenix will make their Rock Band debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.
These artists are among the more than 390 artists available through the Rock Bandplatform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii
Divinity II – Ego Draconis – “Human vs. Dragon Form” Video Available
Cary, NC, December 29, 2009 –Divinity II – Ego Draconis sets itself apart from every fantasy RPG on the market today by allowing players to take to the skies or fight from the ground – and this week’s new gameplay trailer shows off both styles of gameplay available to players. As a mighty Dragon Knight, players possess the ability to take on the form of a fire-breathing flying terror, which allows them to fight their way through flying fortresses and battle airborne enemies, or switch to human form and deal punishment to enemies with blade and bow. Grab this, the sixth gameplay vignette video from the game, and see how each form plays out.
· Download the video
· Alternate download
For more information about Divinity II – Ego Draconis, which is rated “M” for “Mature” by the ESRB, please visit www.cdvus.com or www.divinity2.com.
The sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II – Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they will battle the forces of evil not just as a human warrior, but also as a powerful Dragon Knight! Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity II boasts a robust fantasy adventure of more than 60 hours, teeming with massive dungeons and outdoor spaces to explore. It offers deep on-the-ground and aerial combat, and an intrigue to unravel that could reveal hidden truths and revive forgotten evils, changing the face of Rivellon forever.
Also, be sure to enter the Divinity II – Ego Draconis Epic PC Sweepstakes, where one lucky winner will take home a custom Divinity II – Ego Draconis-themed PC! Contest registration and rules are available at – www.honorfrivellon.com
Players who pre-order Divinity II – Ego Draconis for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft from GameStop will receive the exclusive Blood Echelon Armor and Weapon Set while supplies last. The pre-order program is available now through January 5, 2010. Pre-order program information is available at http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75982.
Incentive items will be available GameStop online or at time of pick-up starting January 5, 2010.
