AUDIO from Medialink and Nintendo: A New, Fun Way for Everyone to Fill in the Blanks
NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ — There’s more evidence now that our
brains need as much exercise as our biceps and abs. But, getting that
workout can still be more fun than hitting a gym. Here’s more on one new
fun and challenging brain game that fits in your pocket.
Garmin Electronics Aboard Mainship Trawlers
OLATHE, Kan., May 14 /PRNewswire/ — Garmin International Inc., a unit
of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation,
announced today that it has signed an agreement making it the exclusive OEM
marine electronics provider for Mainship Trawlers for its 2009 Models.
Xbox 360 First Gaming System to Reach 10 Million in U.S. Console Sales This Generation
REDMOND, Wash., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Microsoft Corp. today
announced that the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system has sold
over 10 million units in the U.S., making it the first current-generation
gaming console to break the 10 million mark in the U.S. The U.S. install
base contributes to global sales of over 19 million, more than any other
current-generation console. Read more
Xbox 360 erneut mit fantastischem Line-Up
Die Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) machen 2008 zum Jahr der Action, Helden und süssen Abenteuer: an einem Showcase in San Francisco präsentierte Microsoft Game Studios das diesjährige Xbox 360 Line-up. Neben der Fortsetzung von Peter Molyneuxs preisgekrönter Heldensaga „Fable“ können sich Xbox 360 Spieler vor allem auf epische Abenteuer in „Too Human“ und „Ninja Gaiden II“ freuen. Im Casual-Bereich darf man sich auf die Rückkehr der zuckersüssen „Viva Piñatas“ und das Comeback von „Banjo Kazooie“ freuen. Abgerundet wird das sagenhafte Line-Up von „Gears of War 2“, das im November im Handel erscheinen wird. Read more
Assault Heroes 2 Storms Xbox LIVE Arcade
Highly Anticipated Sequel to Award-Winning Arcade Shooter Now Available. LOS ANGELES, May 14 /PRNewswire/ — Wa wa wa wa wa — the kamikazes are
attacking again! Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has released
Assault Heroes(TM) 2 for Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade for the Xbox 360(R) video game
and entertainment system from Microsoft. The highly anticipated sequel to
the award-winning Assault Heroes game comes re-loaded with even more
high-intensity battles, vicious enemies and brand new environments,
including outer space. Read more
Sony Online Entertainment and Live Gamer Expand Transaction-Based Game Play to Additional Titles
Live Gamer, the premier operator of a publisher-supported marketplace for real money trading of virtual items, has announced it has entered into an agreement with Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) to offer real money trading (RMT) in the upcoming titles published by SOE — The Agency(TM) and Free Realms(TM).
Gran Turismo Series Shipment Exceeds 50 Million Units Worldwide
Remarkable Sales Achieved In Only 10 Years And 4 Months Since The Original
Gran Turismo Launched In 1997 Read more
Gameloft’s TV Show King Available Now, Exclusively for WiiWare
NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Gameloft(R), a leading
publisher and developer of video games for consoles and mobile phones,
today launched TV Show King on WiiWareTM, Nintendo’s new downloadable game
service for Wii(TM).
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Gran Turismo(TM) Series Shipment Exceeds 50 Million Units Worldwide
TOKYO, May 9 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI)
announced today that the cumulative worldwide shipment of the Gran
Turismo(TM) franchise, a genre-defining racing and car-life simulator
available on PlayStation(R), PlayStation(R)2, and PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(R))
computer entertainment systems, has exceeded 50 million units as of April
30, 2008. This remarkable sales figure was achieved in just 10 years and 4
months since the launch of the first title in the franchise - Gran Turismo,
in December 1997. Read more
Sierra Entertainment’s Video Game The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor to Rise This Summer
LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire/ — Sierra Entertainment, a division of
Vivendi Games, today announced the development of The Mummy(TM): Tomb of
the Dragon Emperor, a video game based on one of Summer 2008’s most highly
anticipated movies from Universal Pictures. The game, which will mirror the
fast-paced action and adventure depicted in the film, is being developed by
Eurocom Studios for the Wii(TM) home video game console and PlayStation(R)2
computer entertainment system and by A2M for Nintendo DS(TM).
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