BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT 2 OUT 4TH NOVEMBER 2011

BRISTOL - Arc System Works Europe and PQube are pleased to announce that BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 will be released on Friday 4^th November 2011 for Nintendo® 3DS and Sony® PSP. BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 will feature:

• Two additional story modes for Sector Seven and NOL Academy adding to the substantial wealth of single player content.

• All the previous DLC content as standard, including new characters, Makoto, Valkenhayn and Platinum.

• Brand new 'Abyss Mode' exclusive to BBCS2 letting you level up your character against increasingly difficult foes as you descend into the Abyss.

• Enhanced with 'Stylish Mode' for a more comfortable handheld fighting experience – perfect for BlazBlue beginners and more advanced players.

• Amazing layered 2D graphics in a 3D gameworld for a truly unique experience, exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS.

BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 brings the world's most advanced 2D fighter to the palm of your hand! Play as 18 beautifully detailed characters - each with their unique fighting styles the series has been applauded for - and battle through the most in-depth single player and story modes ever seen in a fighting game. Continuum Shift 2 also features the critically acclaimed BlazBlue Challenge and Tutorial modes allowing everyone from novice to veteran to enjoy the depths and quality that this exceptional series has to offer. Join the growing BlazBlue community: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BlazBlue/126073299976

Experience the Aftermath of the “Event” in I Am Alive

    London, UK -  Ubisoft announced that I Am Alive™, a post-apocalyptic action/adventure game, is coming to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network this winter. Developed by Ubisoft Shanghai, I Am Alive was engineered to create a convincing, post-disaster world in which players are faced with thought-provoking choices. I Am Alive follows an everyman's journey to find his wife and daughter, who were lost during the "Event." A year later, he finds Haventon, his hometown, in shambles. Buildings are destroyed, toxic ash fills the streets, and society has been torn, causing inhabitants to take all necessary actions to survive. "We know people have been waiting for this game to arrive, and we believe it's going to be worth the wait," said Adam Novickas, Director of Marketing at Ubisoft. "I Am Alive presents a unique take on the post-apocalyptic, survival genre by creating more complex and emotional situations for the player. Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network are the perfect platforms to leverage the mature and challenging experiences of the game." In I Am Alive, players will be challenged by both their environment and their enemies. Stamina and resource management are key when being exposed to deadly atmospheres and scaling enormous buildings in search of supplies. The unique combat system requires players to utilize intimidation: cowards are easily swayed with an empty gun, while other enemies will put players to the test.

LoTR: War in The North – Power of Three BTS Vignette

 

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Snowblind Studios release a new behind-the-scenes trailer for their upcoming action RPG,  The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.

Each hero in this tale – Andriel the Elf, Eradan the Human, Farin the Dwarf - contributes a vital talent further uniting the Fellowship.  Hear from the creators themselves as they delve into the inner workings of the game's heroes.  Utilising teamwork and communication, players can join together to fight the War in the North. On November 25th, launch day, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North will bring the action RPG genre to new heights, fighting toward the ever prescient, ever emerging darkness. Register at www.WarInTheNorth.com, and don't forget to "like" us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lotrwitn and follow us on Twitter @WarInTheNorth.  

Mad Catz: The DetonatorTM Xbox 360 Headset

New Stereo Headset Xbox 360 and TRITTON^™ Co-Branded San Diego – September 30, 2011 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today the shipping of the Detonator Stereo Headset, the world's first official co-branded gaming headset designed for use with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.  In addition, the Detonator is compatible with a wide range of MP3 players, cell phones and audio devices. "We are excited to be shipping the first product in our highly anticipated co-branded headset range." said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.  "Releasing a co-branded range of headsets has enabled us to offer an enticing feature set and quality audio which we are certain will appeal to the passionate gamer this holiday season." The Detonator Stereo Headset includes 50mm Neodymium Drivers, Detachable Boom Mic and Selectable Voice Monitoring and is expected to be joined by additional products in the range in time for the 2011 holiday season. Additional information is available at: http://www.trittonusa.com/detonator

SERIOUS SAM 3: BFE RETARGETS WORLDWIDE PC RELEASE FOR NOVEMBER 22

Zagreb, Croatia – Croteam has announced today that Serious Sam 3: BFE's release date on PC has been shifted to November 22nd. The newest release in the icon FPS series will still be released on Steam, Get Games, Impulse and Direct2Drive in addition to retail in select territories. "Serious Sam 3: BFE is the next evolution in our beloved franchise and the team wants to take a little extra time to make it perfect for Serious Sam fans worldwide," said Davor Hunski, Chief Creative Guy at Croteam. "The game is playing wonderfully and looks great so we are going through to balance the difficulty and fine tune the code to eliminate any technical issues at launch. And we'll probably add some more enemies to the hordes to blow your mind." Serious Sam 3: BFE is open for preorders on Steam, Get Games and other digital download services with serious discounts and one very special surprise:

• A serious 10% discount off of Serious Sam 3: BFE preorder on Steam

• A super serious additional 10% discount off of Serious Sam 3: BFE for customers that already own a Serious Sam title on Steam.

• Timed exclusive Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker multiplayer avatar for use in Serious Sam 3: BFE.

Fans that want to commiserate with others about the small delay to November 22nd can visit facebook.com/SeriousSamFan where Croteam and Devolver Digital will be giving away the occasional free Serious Sam game to buy your love. "Looks like the wife is going to have to wait on pumping up the milk pillows until I'm rolling in that filthy Serious Sam3: BFE cash money," said Fork Parker, Devolver Digital CFO. "Nobody likes a half-assed titjob. Nobody."

Dungeons & Dragons Unleashed on Facebook

Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter enters open beta phase

LOS ANGELES, October 3, 2011 - The first name in roleplaying games is taking another step in its storied pop culture history as Atari brings Dungeons & Dragons to the Facebook platform. Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, released Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter into its "open beta" period on September 15, bringing the ultimate RPG brand to the ultimate social platform. "Heroes of Neverwinter delivers a high level of depth, polish and authenticity that will fundamentally change the way players think of RPG gaming on social platforms," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "Existing fans of the D&D franchise will find the translation compelling in all areas of the gameplay experience, while more casual gamers will find the adaptation accessible and intuitive." Legions of Halflings, Dragonborn and Eladrin will sharpen their blades and ready their spells as Facebook players around the world create their unique heroes and set forth for adventure! Explore over 50 dungeons, battle over 40 unique monsters, learn over 30 unique skills and discover hundreds of powerful magic items. Gamers can even take on the role of Dungeon Master and create their own adventures for friends and other players to explore. Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter will be the deepest RPG experience ever to reach the Facebook platform. Play the game today, at http://apps.facebook.com/neverwinterheroes/?track=UsPR&kt_tu=partner, and follow Heroes of Neverwinter at http://www.facebook.com/heroesofneverwinter.

PlayStation Gives Users Ability to Capture & Upload Created Movies Direct to YouTube

LOOT™ Active Camera Offers New Social Experiences via PlayStation®Home and YouTube™ -- Takes Machinima Creation to the Next Level LOS ANGELES - User-created content can now be recorded and uploaded to both YouTube™ and the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system's XrossMediaBar (XMB™) directly from PlayStation®Home with the new LOOT™ Active Camera. Developed by LOOT, Sony DADC's Digital Services development team, the LOOT Active Camera features YouTube™ functionality and is available today in the LOOT store on PlayStation®Home, the social game platform available exclusively for PlayStation®Network on the PlayStation 3 system. The introduction of the LOOT Active Camera opens the door to new realms of social video content experiences. In the past, people who wanted to capture video from video games and other virtual environments had to invest in separate PC capture and recording equipment. Now, this capability is seamlessly integrated into the PlayStation®Home experience with the LOOT Active Camera allowing users to save and upload videos coupled with controls for recording and editing provided through the XMB™ Video Editor & Uploader so users can share with friends on YouTube and across social networks. Machinima creation using the PlayStation®Home platform has been a key focus for LOOT, which has been developing PlayStation®Home Machinima tools since it unveiled its first private spaces: The Living Room Stage Set 2, Ghostbuster's™ Firehouse: On Location and the Modular Stage Set 3. "With more than 100 Machinima-related items already available in the LOOT store, the addition of the LOOT™ Active Camera will help Machinima artists take their productions to the next level and offer a fun new activity in PlayStation®Home to all our customers," said David Sterling, vice president of business development at Sony DADC. "With the ability to now record and upload directly to YouTube or the PS3 XMB, it will be easier and less expensive than ever for people to realize their creative visions on the platform." Seamless integration with YouTube makes it easier than ever for virtual videographers to share their productions across the globe. With more than 3 billion daily views, YouTube is the world's largest video distribution platform as well as a top-tier social network through which millions of people connect, inform, and inspire each other every day. To see how the LOOT Active Camera works, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfC-PM0gHyo and to view videos created by the PlayStation®Home community, visit and subscribe to LOOT's YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/lootgear. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

DIABLO III TO SHIP IN EARLY 2012

Blizzard Entertainment extends beta test for hotly anticipated action role-playing game

IRVINE, Calif. - Despite a sterling record of always hitting its release targets, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the expected launch window for Diablo^® III, the next title in the company's critically acclaimed series of action role-playing games, will be moving into early 2012. "With every game we make, the temptation is always very strong to launch as soon as possible. However, we didn't put so many years of work into Diablo III to release a game that was almost ready," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "The beta test is going very well, and we look forward to making the most of the extra time we're taking to deliver an experience that lives up to our vision for the game and the expectations of our players. Next year is going to be an incredibly busy one for Blizzard, and we hope an incredibly fun one for Blizzard gamers." Blizzard will use the additional time to extend the Diablo III closed beta test, which began September 20, potentially adding more testers than initially projected. Players who have an active Battle.net^® account with any Blizzard game attached to it should visit Battle.net account management to opt in for a chance to participate in the beta test. Additional testing phases, as well as further details regarding the launch plans for the game, will be announced on the company's Diablo III community website: www.Diablo3.com.

Digimon Masters’ Open Beta Approaching

Seoul, Korea,  - Joymax, a leading online game developer and publisher, announced that it will unleash the official Open Beta Test for Digimon Masters Tuesday, September 27th.  Leap once more into the fantastic universe where our world and the Digital World are closer than anyone would have imagined – and unless stopped could collide and destroy both sides.  Players can register on the Joymax portal at http://www.joymax.com/portal to be part of the game's exciting beginning.  To help players in selecting their initial Digital Data Squad member, here's a short breakdown of each and their specific strength and starting partners. Marcus is a hotheaded but very strong minded youth. When Marcus was just a young boy he was forced to take the lead role in the family after his father had left for the Digital World to never return. He bonded quickly with his partner, Agumon, who deeply trusts Marcus and thinks of him as a "Soul Brother." This is the trainer with the most strength, so choose him if you want to see big damage numbers. Thomas is a young genius, having already graduated university before returning to join the DATS team at the age of fourteen; he and Marcus often argue.  His partner Gaomon serves as a voice of caution and the two make an excellent pair.  Thomas' biggest strength is his agility in the game, so this partnership will appeal to those who wish to dodge incoming attacks and abilities before launching counter-attacks. Yoshino is the oldest member of the trio, and she often becomes frustrated with the behavior of the younger boys.  Her low self-esteem can be crippling, but the journey to accept herself as she simply is has been a long one and is still ongoing. Yoshino's partner, Lalamon who uses the "Nuts Shoot" skill, keeps a very strong relationship with Yoshino and often keeps the peace between Agumon and Gaomon, much like her human counterpart.  Yoshino's MP is the highest of the three tamers due to her extended training, so players looking to launch multiple special attacks should select this young lady as their character. Hundreds of Digimon stretching from the first 5 anime series will be available for capture, including PawnChessmon (White), Gabumon, Veemon, Guilmon, and Biyomon alongside many others.  Each Digimon will benefit from their DATS member's strengths and weaknesses, so a Digimon trained by Marcus will differ from one raised by Yoshino. A game for all players and all ages, Digimon Masters provides a simple interface coupled with an intuitive control scheme that is completely hassle-free.  With more than 1,000 characters featured from seasons 1 through 5 of the Digimon anime, not only is it faithful to the series' art design, Digimon Masters closely follows a story that will satisfy both loyal fans of the series as well as welcoming new gamers to the Digital World.  Digimon Masters' faithful recreation of the Digimon universe, as featured in the anime series Digimon Data Squad, is now being brought to the global market by Joymax. To get the latest information and chances to win game related prizes, players are encouraged to follow the official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/digimonmasters . To celebrate reaching the 20 000 fan mark, Joymax has promised to give players the chance to bask in large experience bonuses throughout the beta testing period.  Players can also check out more details at http://twitter.com/dmojoymax/.

Blizzard Entertainment Begins Closed Beta Test for Diablo III

IRVINE, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment announced today that the closed beta test for Diablo^® III, its highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Diablo action role-playing game series, has begun. The company has started issuing the first wave of invitations to participate in the testing process and is planning to add more participants over the course of the beta test. While enjoying an early look at the game, beta testers will provide valuable feedback as they help Blizzard Entertainment test server stability and hardware. In the Diablo III closed beta test, participants will be able to fight their way through part of Act I as any of the five hero classes - barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, and demon hunter - and go head-to-skull against the Skeleton King, taking him on alone or playing cooperatively with other adventurers. They'll also get to meet up with some of the artisans, followers, and other key characters from Sanctuary, and try out the game's skill and crafting systems. "This closed beta test is an important milestone for us as we enter the final stages of development on Diablo III," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Our goal is to create the best action role-playing game experience to date, building on everything we've learned since the release of Diablo II and incorporating the powerful features of the new  Battle.net^® platform. We hope players enjoy participating in the beta test and we look forward to hearing their feedback." Diablo III will continue the epic Diablo storyline, with players playing their role in the ongoing struggle to save the world of Sanctuary from the corrupting forces of the Burning Hells. Diablo III will also be the definitive action role-playing game, with players adventuring through rich and varied settings, engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, growing in experience and ability, and acquiring items of incredible power. As the sequel to Diablo II, the game will feature the easy-to-use interface, fast-paced action, and visceral gameplay that Diablo players have come to expect and enjoy. Designed from the ground up to leverage the power of  Battle.net, Diablo III will also provide gamers with industry-leading matchmaking and communication tools; convenient character- and inventory-management options; and the Diablo III auction house, which will support a robust player-driven economy. Diablo III will be localized and released in multiple languages; however, the beta will be English-only. Release timing and region-specific details such as pricing and supported languages will be announced at a later date. For more information on Diablo III, please visit the official website at  http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/. To set up a  Battle.net account and sign up for a chance to participate in the Diablo III beta test, please visit the official  Battle.net website at http://www.battle.net.