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Wii Rock Band Song List Expands

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced 25 tracks coming this week to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content for the Wii system, including hit songs from artists like David Bowie, The Police, The Zombies and industrial metal pioneers Ministry. As previously announced, Wii Rock Band 2 owners will gain access this week to three tracks from Ministry, two classics from The Zombies and a single from The Cranberries. Additionally, 19 back-catalog tracks will be released for Wii in the Rock Band Music Store. English rockers The Police have three tracks coming to the Wii Rock Band Music … Continue reading Wii Rock Band Song List Expands

Watchmen 2 Game Confirmed

Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2, the second of two long-form, episodic action games from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation Network and Windows PC. The game will be released in conjunction with the Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD of the Watchmen: Director's Cut in July 2009. The game will also be available at retail in the following formats. Watchmen: The End is Nigh The Complete Experience is an innovative, retail Blu-ray Hi-Def game and film hybrid which will include the … Continue reading Watchmen 2 Game Confirmed

Victory: The Age Of Racing Announced

GamersFirst (www.gamersfirst.com), a service of K2 Network and one of today's most popular free2play online game destinations, introduces Victory: The Age of Racing. Victory will make its debut at the E3 Expo June 2nd – 4th. A world inspired by the 1960's Formula One racing scene, sets the stage for Victory, a Fantasy Formula One MMO Racing game. The Racing Authority organizes the racing movement in the world of Victory as it converts old industrial locations and cities into high performance race tracks. Players complete quick competitions to gain experience, collect performance points and customize their cars to increase their … Continue reading Victory: The Age Of Racing Announced

Sword Of The Stars Expanding

Paradox Interactive and Kerberos Productions today announced an expansion to the critically acclaimed 4X space strategy game series Sword of the Stars. The new expansion, Argos Naval Yard, can be combined with either the original game or any of its previous expansions and will provide players with: • 19 new technologies, including advanced drones, over thrusters, two new satellite designs, defensive interceptor micro-missiles, and polarized plasmatics which will unlock a new weapon type • Over 75 new ship sections to build • 10 new weapons, including the new inertial cannons, kelvinic torpedoes, and the fearsome rail cannon •3 new scenarios … Continue reading Sword Of The Stars Expanding

FUEL Sets Guinness World Record For Size

It covers the approximate area of Trinidad & Tobago, it's larger than Hong Kong, Singapore, St Lucia and the Isle of Man put together. Innovative open-world racer FUEL – launching on June 5th (localise per territory) for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and a Games For Windows edition to follow – boasts 5,560 square miles of accessible in-game terrain, making it officially the largest playable environment in a console game ever. The accolade, presented to FUEL developers Asobo Studio, was confirmed by Guinness World Records, who have verified the record … Continue reading FUEL Sets Guinness World Record For Size

WB Brings Terminator Comic To iPhone

Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the availability of the division's first digital comic book "Terminator Salvation" for the iPhone and iPod touch. Published by IDW, written by Dara Naraghi ("Lifelike") and art by Alan Robinson, this must-read multi-part graphic novel details a series of events that have transpired since Judgment Day and culminates with the story found in "Terminator Salvation" from Warner Bros. Pictures. The digital graphic novel is now available on the Apple App Store (www.itunes.com / http://tinyurl.com/ogv8n2) for $0.99 for each of five episodes or $3.99 for the full collection. Created by leading app developer Genus, the … Continue reading WB Brings Terminator Comic To iPhone

Pepsi To Give Away Rock Band Tracks

Today, MTV and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) and Pepsi announced a multi-platform "Drink Up, Rock Out" promotion that will give away thousands of Rock Band DLC music tracks and games. Music lovers and gamers nationwide will be able to win prizes instantly and will have the opportunity to participate in the first-ever Pepsi Rock Band music video contest that will award one talented band a 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Moonman. The summer promotion begins June 2 and continues through the MTV Video Music Awards. As part of the "Drink Up, Rock Out" … Continue reading Pepsi To Give Away Rock Band Tracks

Pin-up Girls Bust Out In Battlestations: Pacific

Got a quiet moment at work? Head to www.BombShellBeauties.com to create your own Vargas style nose art and celebrate the launch of Battlestations: Pacific on Xbox 360 and PC. Now's your chance to create some World War II style cheesecake images to go on the nose of your fighter plane and boost morale as you take to the skies. Co-publishers Eidos and Warner Bros have created the site, which features video footage of 40s style pin-ups striking a pose. Choose from international pin-up model Tailor James, or pouting newcomer, Irena G to add some bombshell glamour to the side of … Continue reading Pin-up Girls Bust Out In Battlestations: Pacific

Commander: Europe At War Upgraded

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) are thrilled to announce the release of Commander – Europe at War Gold! This is a fully updated version of the acclaimed WWII grand strategy game Commander – Europe at War and owners of the original release can download a free v1.12 update to bring their copies up to the Gold version. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "The Commander – Europe at War Gold release is a fantastic opportunity to pick up a great strategy game. With a system that is simple to learn but engaging for veteran gamers, Commander … Continue reading Commander: Europe At War Upgraded

Sega Announces Jambo Safari Animal Rescue

SEGA of America, Inc., and SEGA Europe Ltd., today announced Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue, an action packed African adventure exclusively for the Wii and Nintendo DS system. Hitting stores late in 2009, Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue takes the fun and excitement of the classic 1990's arcade title and reinvents it with modern graphics and deeper gameplay. As with the original, the new Jambo! Safari allows you to play as one of four safari park rangers, but this time they are fully customizable. With the ultimate goal of becoming a fully qualified ranger, players must take on high speed challenges and … Continue reading Sega Announces Jambo Safari Animal Rescue