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		<title>Green Door Labs Introduces “Murder at the Met: An American Art Mystery”</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green Door Labs, an innovative gaming company based in Boston,  just introduced a fun educational game titled “Murder at the Met: An American Art Mystery”. The content in a nutshell: The mysterious Madame X, captured forever in John Singer Sargent’s painting at the Met, has been murdered! It is up to savvy sleuths at the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Green Door Labs, an innovative gaming company based in Boston,  just introduced a fun educational game titled “Murder at the Met: An American Art Mystery”.</p>
<p>The content in a nutshell: The mysterious Madame X, captured forever in John Singer Sargent’s painting at the Met, has been murdered! It is up to savvy sleuths at the Met to find the killer, the weapon and the crime scene within the galleries of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Green Door Labs, the innovative developer of educational games for consumers of all ages, announces the introduction of “Murder at the Met: An American Art Mystery” to help solve this mystery.</p>
<p>In an innovative twist, the game weaves together fact and fiction, while educating visitors who unearth the mystery of an unsolved murder in 1899. Sleuths must use their smart devices to explore museum objects, interview suspects and witnesses, and find answers to questions such as: “Could a fictional character murder a historical portrait?” “Could an inanimate object testify?” “What if an allegorical statue gave conflicting testimonies?” to bring the murderer, whether allegorical, fictional or historical, to justice. Murder at the Met is the first mobile detective game created by the Museum. A collaborative project that involved the Museum’s Departments of Education and Digital Media (content), Green Door Labs (gaming), and TourSphere LLC (development), the app is free and can be found on the Museum’s website <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/madamexmystery" rel="nofollow">www.metmuseum.org/madamexmystery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Activision &amp; Eutechnyx Announce &#8220;NASCAR The Game: Inside Line&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ACTIVISION PUBLISHING AND EUTECHNYX ANNOUNCE NASCAR® THE GAME™: INSIDE LINE America’s Number One Motorsport Returns to Consoles This Fall Santa Monica, CA – May 17, 2012 – Hop in the driver’s seat, buckle up and start your engines because Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and leading independent [...]]]></description>
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<p>ANNOUNCE NASCAR® THE GAME™: INSIDE LINE</p>
<p>America’s Number One Motorsport Returns to Consoles This Fall</p>
<p>Santa Monica, CA – May 17, 2012 – Hop in the driver’s seat, buckle up and start your engines because Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and leading independent racing game developer Eutechnyx are pleased to announce NASCAR® The Game™: Inside Line. Bringing the true NASCAR experience to consoles, the game will allow players to race with the top NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers, teams and cars, as well as feature all 23 officially licensed racetracks.  NASCAR The Game: Inside Line is planned to launch Fall 2012 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo.</p>
<p>“We set out to reinvent NASCAR gaming last year with NASCAR® The Game™ 2011 – and we’re very proud of it. With our continued enhancements to that game, and our very passionate fans helping guide us, we have an amazing platform to go to the next level with NASCAR The Game: Inside Line,” said Dave Thompson, Executive Producer at Eutechnyx. “We’ve added a new in-depth career mode and robust online features that include realistic race weekends, and now aspiring drivers can rise up through the ranks, attract sponsors, and upgrade their car’s components in the quest to be the Sprint Cup Series Champion.”</p>
<p>“The collaboration between Activision and Eutechnyx produced last year’s hugely successful NASCAR game experience,” said David Oxford, Executive Vice President, Activision Publishing. “NASCAR The Game: Inside Line builds on that platform and adds a number of innovative, cutting edge features that will give fans and gamers alike the chance to participate in the sport like never before.”</p>
<p>Blake Davidson, Vice President of Licensing &#038; Consumer Products at NASCAR and board member of NASCAR Team Properties, said, “The way Eutechnyx has integrated themselves into the sport has been amazing.  From the fans to the teams, to NASCAR itself and now with our broadcast partners, they have been channeling that into something that evolves our NASCAR games into revolutionary interactive entertainment.  We think the fans will really enjoy all of the new features Eutechnyx has incorporated into the latest game.”</p>
<p>For more info on NASCAR The Game: Inside Line, visit the game’s Web site at www.NASCARthegame.com, or follow along on Twitter (@NASCARTheGame) and Facebook (facebook.com/NASCARthegame).  This game is not yet rated by the ESRB.</p>
<p>About Eutechnyx</p>
<p>Eutechnyx is the world’s leading independent racing game developer.  With a history spanning over 24 years, the studio has won numerous awards for its million-plus selling titles and garnered exceptional acclaim in the business sector.  As well as its headquarters in the Gateshead (UK), the company has studios in Hong Kong, Chengdu (China), Charlotte (USA) and a publishing office in London (UK).  For more information, please visit press.eutechnyx.com.</p>
<p>About NASCAR</p>
<p>The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for one of North America&#8217;s premier sports.  NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in 20 languages.  In the U.S., races are broadcast on FOX, TNT, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, SPEED and SiriusXM Satellite Radio.  NASCAR fans are among the most brand-loyal in all of sports, and as a result more Fortune 100 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.  NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), four regional series, and one local grassroots series, as well as two international series.  Also part of NASCAR is Grand-Am Road Racing, known for its competition on road courses with multiple classes of cars.  NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico.  Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., NASCAR has offices in eight cities across North America.  The next NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, will air May 19 on SPEED Channel at 7p.m. ET.  For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.nascar.com.  Follow NASCAR on www.facebook.com/NASCAR or on Twitter: @NASCAR.</p>
<p>About Activision Publishing, Inc.</p>
<p>Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.</p>
<p>Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company&#8217;s website, www.activision.com.</p>
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		<title>Activision Confirms &#8216;Tony Hawk&#8217;s Pro Skater HD&#8217; To Get DLC That Features Levels From THPS3</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FIRST TONY HAWK’S PRO SKATER HD DLC WILL BE LEVELS FROM THPS3 Activision Gathering Fan Feedback Now to Determine Final Content After constant prodding and heartfelt pleading from fans, Activision has confirmed today that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD will get downloadable content. Going even further, it has been officially stated that first batch will [...]]]></description>
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<p>Activision Gathering Fan Feedback Now to Determine Final Content</p>
<p>After constant prodding and heartfelt pleading from fans, Activision has confirmed today that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD will get downloadable content. Going even further, it has been officially stated that first batch will include multiple levels from Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 – perhaps the most critically acclaimed game in the whole franchise. Ratcheting things up even further is the fact that the exact levels haven’t been decided yet, and Activision, Robomodo, and Tony Hawk himself want to hear from the fans to determine the final content of the DLC.</p>
<p>Hardcore fans may remember that Tony Hawk went on Twitter last summer to ask his fans their favorite THPS 1+2 levels, and that feedback played a role in the levels chosen for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD. It wasn’t an exact science – Tony still pushed to get Phoenix Downhill in there despite the fact it didn’t top the list – but other levels like Marseilles and School 2 made the cut because of the fans.</p>
<p>For the DLC, feedback on what THPS3 levels to include is being gathered via the game’s official Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TonyHawksProSkaterHD). There is a post there now on the topic, so fans should Like the page then post their detailed thoughts in the Comments section. Activision, Robomodo, and Tony Hawk will scour every post and begin the hearty debates &#8211; but the Birdman himself will make the final call on the levels included.</p>
<p>Don’t forget folks, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD will be available to download on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network this Summer for about $15. An exact release date has yet to be confirmed. The DLC will be out after the game’s release, and pricing is to be determined. Keep an eye out for updates on Twitter @TonyHawksPSHD.</p>
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		<title>May 19 is Multiplayer Battle Day for Fans of Kid Icarus: Uprising for Nintendo 3DS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:55:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[REDMOND, Wash., May 16, 2012 &#8211; Since the March 23 launch of Kid Icarus: Uprising on the Nintendo 3DS system, legions of fans have experienced the game&#8217;s action-packed multiplayer features. To make it easier than ever for fans to come together, Nintendo of America has created a Multiplayer Battle Day Meetup Everywhere community that people [...]]]></description>
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<p>REDMOND, Wash., May 16, 2012 &#8211; Since the March 23 launch of Kid Icarus: Uprising on the Nintendo 3DS system, legions of fans have experienced the game&#8217;s action-packed multiplayer features. To make it easier than ever for fans to come together, Nintendo of America has created a Multiplayer Battle Day Meetup Everywhere community that people can use to organize their own local Kid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer tournaments, meetups and social gatherings*.</p>
<p>Fans and Nintendo 3DS users are encouraged to get together and battle it out on Saturday, May 19, which has been designated as Kid Icarus: Uprising Multiplayer Battle Day. Using a broadband Internet connection or local wireless connection, players who own a Nintendo 3DS and Kid Icarus: Uprising can compete in the game&#8217;s frenetic multiplayer modes, whether battling it out in three-on-three Light Versus Dark mode or six-player Free-for-All mode. The 20 groups with the most participants will receive special Kid Icarus: Uprising premium items such as AR Card packs and T-shirts, while supplies last.</p>
<p>Meetup Everywhere is a simple-to-use online platform that enables followers to coordinate local, real-life meetups based on shared interests. Nintendo 3DS users who are interested in sharing Kid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer experiences, trading AR cards with others or exchanging in-game weapons using StreetPass are invited to visit http://www.meetup.com/nintendo3ds to find events in their area or to plan their own meetups.</p>
<p>For more information about Kid Icarus: Uprising, available now exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system, visit http://kidicarus.nintendo.com/uprising.</p>
<p>* Meetup events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by Nintendo.</p>
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		<title>Carpet Ball &#8211; New Mobile Game for iPhone and iPad Brings Friends and Families Together</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Mobile Game for iPhone and iPad Brings Friends and Families Together: Carpet Ball is a unique game designed for close proximity play Seattle, Washington &#8211; May 4, 2012 &#8211; Peak Systems announced the release of Carpet Ball, a mobile game designed for friends and family to play together in real life. [...]]]></description>
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<p>New Mobile Game for iPhone and iPad Brings Friends and Families Together: Carpet Ball is a unique game designed for close proximity play</p>
<p>Seattle, Washington &#8211; May 4, 2012 &#8211; Peak Systems announced the release of Carpet Ball, a mobile game designed for friends and family to play together in real life. It combines aspects of billiards and shuffleboard to create a simple yet addicting game.</p>
<p>Carpet Ball allows players to connect two to four iPhones, which they line up to create the game board. With the ultimate goal of being the first person to knock all of the other player&#8217;s balls off the table, players take turns using the cue ball to push the opponent&#8217;s balls off the table. Carpet Ball lets you customize your settings and has an interactive training tutorial.</p>
<p>&#8220;I thought of Carpet Ball when we were building Ultimate Shuffleboard,&#8221; said John Sloat, president and CEO of Peak Systems. &#8220;Shuffleboard reminded me of Carpet Ball, a game my kids played at summer camp. I was amused to see that out of all the fun activities the kids had to choose from, they all waited in line for Carpet Ball. It&#8217;s simple to learn but involves strategy and skill, so it&#8217;s fun for both kids and adults.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Carpet Ball is available in the U.S. for $.99 and is priced accordingly in other regions. Carpet Ball is compatible with iPhone and iPad and is available worldwide from Apple&#8217;s App Store or at www.carpetballapp.com.</p>
<p>Established in 2000 and headquartered in Seattle, Peak Systems is a full service firm that builds custom web-based solutions with specialties in mobile applications, web design and enterprise application development. Peak Systems&#8217; mobile applications have been featured by Apple&#8217;s App Store, Macworld, Tuaw and other thought leaders in the industry.</p>
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		<title>Downloadable Titles Provide New Ways for Players to Learn About and Catch Pokémon Found in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 21:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[REDMOND, Wash., May 15, 2012 &#8211; Two new downloadable Pokémon titles are coming soon to the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. Pokémon Dream Radar and Pokédex 3D Pro will both release in fall 2012, giving players new ways to catch and learn about their favorite Pokémon, while expanding the overall experience for those that choose [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>REDMOND, Wash., May 15, 2012 &#8211; Two new downloadable Pokémon titles are coming soon to the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. Pokémon Dream Radar and Pokédex 3D Pro will both release in fall 2012, giving players new ways to catch and learn about their favorite Pokémon, while expanding the overall experience for those that choose to play the upcoming Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 games on the Nintendo 3DS.</p>
<p>&#8220;2012 is shaping up to be a great year for fans of Pokémon video games,&#8221; said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America&#8217;s executive vice president of Sales &amp; Marketing. &#8220;Not only can players look forward to a successor to one of the biggest Pokémon adventures ever, they can also enjoy two other titles that add to the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 experience, helping to expand their enjoyment when playing on Nintendo 3DS.&#8221;</p>
<p>Pokémon Dream Radar lets players use several different features of the Nintendo 3DS system, including the Nintendo 3DS camera, motion control and augmented-reality technology, to catch Pokémon by moving the Nintendo 3DS to discover hidden Pokémon. Players can catch the Pokémon by moving the Nintendo 3DS to aim and shoot beams at them. Caught Pokémon from Pokémon Dream Radar can be transferred into Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, helping players build their roster of Pokémon. Pokémon Dream Radar also includes some hard-to-get Pokémon, giving players even more incentive to catch them for their game. Pokémon Dream Radar will be available exclusively for purchase via download from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.</p>
<p>Pokédex 3D Pro is a fully enhanced and upgraded version of the original Pokédex 3D application. It includes detailed information about the more than 600 Pokémon featured in the history of the Pokémon video game series. Pokédex 3D Pro also includes in-depth sorting, comparison and ranking tools, as well as comprehensive details on what abilities each Pokémon can learn and how it evolves. Additionally, the application includes extensive augmented-reality capabilities, including the ability to take photos of Pokémon in the real world. With Pokédex 3D Pro, all known Pokémon are unlocked from the start, allowing players to access a wealth of information that will be useful as they play through Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2. Pokémon Dream Radar will be available exclusively for purchase via download from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.</p>
<p>Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 bring players back to the Unova region two years after the events of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. Players who are familiar with Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version will immediately notice that the Unova region has transformed significantly in the new games. Embark on a new adventure starting in the new Aspertia City and discover what strange events are occurring and why the Unova region has changed two years after Team Plasma&#8217;s defeat.</p>
<p>Players can also look forward to two new Legendary Pokémon, Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, which are featured on the games&#8217; packaging. Each of these powerful Legendary Pokémon boasts new devastating Ice-type signature moves; Black Kyurem knows Freeze Shock and White Kyurem comes ready for battle with Ice Burn. Black Kyurem will be available exclusively in Pokémon Black Version 2, while White Kyurem will only be found in Pokémon White Version 2. Developed for the Nintendo DS family of systems, the games can also be played on the Nintendo 3DS system in 2D mode.</p>
<p>For more information about Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2, Pokédex 3D Pro and Pokémon Dream Radar, visit http://www.pokemon.com.</p>
<p>About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd,. of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.9 billion video games and more than 630 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo&#8217;s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company&#8217;s website at http://www.nintendo.com.</p>
<p>About Pokémon: The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children&#8217;s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.</p>
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		<title>Gear Up For An Epic Siege On The Sea And A War On The Shore In Activisions&#8217;s Battleship &#8211; Available Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 21:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GEAR UP FOR AN EPIC SIEGE ON THE SEA AND A WAR ON THE SHORE IN ACTIVISION’S BATTLESHIP® – AVAILABLE TODAY Minneapolis, MN – May 15, 2012 – It’s time to engage in an epic battle at sea and on shore as Hasbro (Nasdaq: HAS) and Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned [...]]]></description>
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<p>GEAR UP FOR AN EPIC SIEGE ON THE SEA AND A WAR ON THE SHORE IN ACTIVISION’S BATTLESHIP® – AVAILABLE TODAY</p>
<p>Minneapolis, MN – May 15, 2012 – It’s time to engage in an epic battle at sea and on shore as Hasbro (Nasdaq: HAS) and Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced that BATTLESHIP® the video game is available today at retail outlets nationwide. The game takes a hybrid approach combining military strategy and fast-paced first-person action gaming as players take control of a powerful naval fleet and experience the cinematic action of war at sea. BATTLESHIP is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ system from Nintendo and the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems.</p>
<p>“Working with the legendary BATTLESHIP property, and the new epic action-adventure from Universal Pictures, we felt it was important to capture some of the cinematic drama while allowing players to experience the action from a unique perspective,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. “We want both movie-goers and gamers of all ages to dive into an all new, fun BATTLESHIP experience.”</p>
<p>Combining military strategy and fast-paced first-person shooter gameplay, players take control of a powerful naval fleet in this re-envisioned version of BATTLESHIP. Trapped in a “dome” of alien-terror on the Hawaiian Islands, where support communications have been put to a halt, players commandeer real-world naval vessels, including Destroyers, Carriers, and even the famous U.S.S. Missouri as action-packed sea battles against alien invaders ensue across land, sea, and air.</p>
<p>“With numerous gaming platforms available today, it is important to showcase BATTLESHIP on many different levels,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media and Marketing at Hasbro. “The new BATTLESHIP is the perfect medley that both strategic and action-junkie gamers will fall in love with.”</p>
<p>In BATTLESHIP for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 systems, first person run-and-gun gameplay meets tactical battle command. Playing as Cole Mathis, a first class Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, players will deploy air strikes and radar sweeps to monitor and dominate the marine battlefield. With killer-combat instincts, players must lock-and-load an arsenal of weapons like machine guns and missile launchers to send the invaders packing.</p>
<p>In the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and DS versions, players are in control of a wide variety of naval units, including Cruisers, Submarines, and Patrol Boats in exciting turn-based combat with a team of specialized commanders. With different play modes to choose from, including Story and quick-battle Skirmish, players will unlock new maps, units, and leaders to turn the tide of battle.</p>
<p>BATTLESHIP is available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system for a suggested retail price of $59.99, and is rated “T” (Teen) by the ESRB. The game is also available for the Wii system for $39.99, the DS for $24.99 and the Nintendo 3DS for $29.99. All Nintendo versions are rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.battleshipthevideogame.com.</p>
<p>About Hasbro</p>
<p>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company&#8217;s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company’s Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for markets around the world. The Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), in the U.S. Through the company&#8217;s deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies.” Learn more at www.hasbro.com</p>
<p>© 2012 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.</p>
<p>About Activision Publishing, Inc.</p>
<p>Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.</p>
<p>Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.</p>
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		<title>Nintendo News: Pikmin 2 Makes Its U.S. Wii Debut, Joins Mario Power Tennis in Nintendo Selects</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nintendo is adding two great games to the Nintendo Selects value collection for the Wii console on June 10 with Mario Power Tennis and Pikmin 2, a Nintendo GameCube classic making its U.S. debut on Wii. Nintendo Selects games are available at a suggested retail price of $19.99. Separately, two of the best-selling Wii games [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nintendo is adding two great games to the Nintendo Selects value collection for the Wii console on June 10 with Mario Power Tennis and Pikmin 2, a Nintendo GameCube classic making its U.S. debut on Wii. Nintendo Selects games are available at a suggested retail price of $19.99.</p>
<p>Separately, two of the best-selling Wii games of all time will be getting new prices: Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Donkey Kong Country Returns each will be available at a suggested retail price of $29.99. The value pricing provides shoppers with a great way to expand their game collections with some of the hottest Wii games around.</p>
<p>Pikmin 2 has updated controls optimized for the Wii console as players help brave Captain Olimar and his assistant, Louie, salvage treasures and return them to their home planet. In addition to the original red, blue and yellow Pikmin from the first game, players can also take command ofpurple and white Pikmin, creating a wealth of new strategic options. Additionally, Pikmin 2 features a frantic, two-player split-screen multiplayer battle mode, for which additional accessories are required and are sold separately.</p>
<p>Mario Power Tennis lets players power up their tennis game by swinging the Wii Remote to smack powerful forehands and backhands. Players can take on the role of their favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters and play on imaginative courts not possible in the real world, including a court littered with Mario-style power-ups. As players win tournaments, clear minigames or challenge Gimmick Courts, they unlock new characters, courts and challenges. Up to four players can compete in wild multiplayer action.</p>
<p>The fan-favorite Super Smash Bros. Brawl features dozens of characters from numerous Nintendo games and franchises in a battle royale. Up to four players can battle in the same room or over a broadband Internet connection. To date the game has sold nearly 5.5 million in the United States alone.</p>
<p>Donkey Kong Country Returns is a new take on the classic platforming, barrel-blasting and banana-hoarding franchise. The game features the first simultaneous cooperative game-play mode for the series, allowing both novice and skilled players to play the game together. Players run, jump, climb and defeat enemies through diverse environments until they retrieve Donkey Kong&#8217;s stolen banana hoard. The game has sold more than 2.5 million in the United States.</p>
<p>Other games in the Nintendo Selects collection include Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!!, Super Paper Mario, Wii Sports, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing: City Folk and Mario Super Sluggers.</p>
<p>For more information about Nintendo Selects, visit http://www.nintendo.com/games/nintendoselects.</p>
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		<title>NEW Sesame Street Video Game Intro’s Kids to Music &amp; Dance!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 09:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES SESAME STREET: ELMO’S MUSICAL MONSTERPIECE EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF MUSIC AND DANCE WITH ELMO, ABBY CADABBY AND COUNT VON COUNT Music by Three-Time GRAMMY® Award-Winning Band Ozomatli Gets Preschoolers Up and Moving! BURBANK, Calif. – May 9, 2012 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece, an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES SESAME STREET: ELMO’S MUSICAL MONSTERPIECE</p>
<p>EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF MUSIC AND DANCE WITH ELMO, ABBY CADABBY AND COUNT VON COUNT</p>
<p>Music by Three-Time GRAMMY® Award-Winning Band Ozomatli Gets Preschoolers Up and Moving!</p>
<p>BURBANK, Calif. –  May 9, 2012 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece, an action-filled console and handheld video game encouraging preschoolers to sing, dance, and learn through a series of fun musical games. Based on “Sesame Street,” the award-winning children’s television series, the learning game will be available for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ in June 2012.</p>
<p>“In Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece, parents can inspire an understanding of music and dance in a kid-friendly environment with their favorite Sesame Street characters,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “We worked closely with the early childhood development experts at Sesame Workshop to create fun interactive activities that help kids foster a love for music.”</p>
<p>“Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece gets children up and dancing and encourages music creation,” said Rosemarie Truglio, Ph.D., Vice President of Education &#038; Research, Sesame Workshop. “The game also explores emotional expression through music and dance, introduces instrument names and sounds, and helps children to practice early math skills through music.”</p>
<p>All of the music in the game is performed by Ozomatli, and includes some original songs by the popular Los Angeles-based band, whose music is a combination of hip-hop, salsa, dancehall, cumbia, samba, funk, merengue, Jamaican ragga, and Indian raga influences.  The upbeat score will appeal to kids and parents alike.</p>
<p>Developed by Griptonite Games, Inc., the games are entertaining and intuitive, enabling preschoolers to play by themselves with minimal involvement while offering ways for parents to help.  The game features a “Parent’s Page” where parents can review games their child has played, and review curriculum goals.  Parents can also customize up to three profiles, set limits for number of games played and more.</p>
<p>Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece is the latest in a series of Sesame Street video games from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment that includes Sesame Street: Ready, Set, Grover! for Wii and Nintendo DS which promotes healthy habits for life, and Sesame Street: Elmo’s A-to-Zoo Adventure and Sesame Street: Cookie’s Counting Carnival which encourage early literacy and math skills, respectively on Wii, Nintendo DS and PC.</p>
<p>Families can continue the Sesame Street experience with Sesame Street: Elmo’s Magic Numbers available on DVD on July 10, 2012.  Kids can join Elmo, Big Bird, Zoe and Rosita as they learn the importance behind counting, numbers and early math skills.</p>
<p>For more information on Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece, please visit www.SesameStreetVideogames.com.   </p>
<p>About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment</p>
<p>Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.</p>
<p>About Sesame Workshop</p>
<p>Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that revolutionized children’s television programming with the landmark Sesame Street.  The Workshop produces local Sesame Street programs, seen in over 140 countries, and other acclaimed shows to help bridge the literacy gap including The Electric Company.  Beyond television, the Workshop produces content for multiple media platforms on a wide range of issues including literacy, health and military deployment. Initiatives meet specific needs to help young children and families develop critical skills, acquire healthy habits and build emotional strength to prepare them for lifelong learning.  Learn more at www.sesameworkshop.org.</p>
<p>About Griptonite Games</p>
<p>Griptonite Games is the leading developer of high quality, fun games for handheld platforms. Located in Kirkland, WA, the studio employs over 100 people who are passionate about making handheld games. The studio has shipped over 50 titles across most of the major handheld platforms including GBC, GBA and DS, and is currently developing games for DS, PSP, iPhone and iPod Touch. Griptonite is a Foundation 9 Entertainment Studio. For more information, please visit: www.griptonite.com</p>
<p>Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece software © 2012 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.  “Sesame Street&#8221; and all associated characters and elements © 2012 Sesame Workshop.  All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.</p>
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		<title>Unearth Sinister Secrets in Nancy Drew: Tomb of The Lost Queen</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 20:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UNEARTH SINISTER SECERTS IN NANCY DREW: TOMB OF THE LOST QUEEN Enter the Cursed Tomb of the Lost Queen in Latest PC/MAC Adventure Game from Her Interactive BELLEVUE, Wash., May 8, 2011 – Leading video game publisher and developer Her Interactive today announced the launch of the 26th edition of the award-winning series with Nancy [...]]]></description>
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<p>UNEARTH SINISTER SECERTS IN NANCY DREW: TOMB OF THE LOST QUEEN</p>
<p>Enter the Cursed Tomb of the Lost Queen in Latest PC/MAC Adventure Game from Her Interactive</p>
<p>BELLEVUE, Wash., May 8, 2011 – Leading video game publisher and developer Her Interactive today announced the launch of the 26th edition of the award-winning series with Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen for PC and Mac, and its immediate availability in all major retail stores and at www.herinteractive.com for $19.99. In this all-new Nancy Drew adventure, Egyptologists and archaeologists are abuzz about recent discoveries by a university dig team, but suspicious accidents have left the group isolated and leaderless. Is a curse burying their progress? Or is someone sabotaging their success? Find out as you assume the role of Nancy Drew and uncover the lost secrets buried within the Tomb of the Lost Queen!</p>
<p>&#8220;Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen is sure to satisfy our core fans with tons of puzzles, unique challenges and a well crafted mystery in the exotic setting of Egypt,&#8221; stated Stuart Moulder, CEO, Her Interactive. &#8220;For the first time in five years, we have updated the user interface for our line of Nancy Drew mystery/adventure games and the results are stunning. The updated user interface combined with the enhanced graphics has resulted in our most visually appealing game to date.”   </p>
<p>Key features include:</p>
<p>    Translate Hieroglyphs:  Decipher ancient clues and warnings<br />
    Uncover Hidden Chambers:  Reassemble artifacts and solve ancient puzzles<br />
    Discover Egyptology:  Play games and learn about early Egyptian life as you explore<br />
    Carefully Choose Your Words:  How you ask questions may uncover surprising answers<br />
    Sleuth with an All-New Interface:  Review important goals and notes in seconds<br />
    Select Difficulty Levels:  Play at Amateur or Master Sleuth level<br />
    Enjoy Enhanced Graphics:  Immerse yourself in the most richly detailed and beautiful Nancy Drew mystery ever</p>
<p>&#8220;Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen is an artful blend of Egyptology, mysterious secrets, captivating storytelling and a surprise ending,&#8221; said Megan Gaiser, chief creative strategy officer (CCSO), Her Interactive. &#8220;We are confident that this latest installment in our award winning adventure series will capture the interest of our longtime fans as well as new fans who appreciate a great game when they see it.&#8221;</p>
<p>If you take a risk that ends badly, don&#8217;t worry; you won&#8217;t have to start over. The game will automatically return players to the point before the fatal mistake. Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen also features two difficulty settings, Amateur Sleuth and Master Sleuth, to allow players of all skill levels to solve and enjoy the mystery.</p>
<p>Pricing and availability:</p>
<p>Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen is available now for $19.99 at www.herinteractive.com.</p>
<p>For more information on Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen, visit: </p>
<p>http://www.herinteractive.com/Mystery_Games/Nancy_Drew/Tomb_of_the_Lost_Queen/pc</p>
<p>To view the Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen trailer, visit:</p>
<p>http://www.youtube.com/user/HerInteractiveGames?feature=watch</p>
<p>About Her Interactive:</p>
<p>Her Interactive is the leading mystery-maker and pioneer of fun and inspiring interactive entertainment. The company, with 25 awards to its name, designs, develops and publishes high-quality, mystery adventure games and apps, and is the world leader in the mystery games category. Her Interactive&#8217;s Nancy Drew games have sold more than 9 million copies. This success, in part, is buoyed by the ever-increasing numbers of girls and women becoming avid game players. Nancy Drew players now include moms who have introduced their daughters to the girl detective, making her one of history&#8217;s longest-running iconic figures spanning generations. As the number-one PC mystery franchise since 2004, unit sales of the Nancy Drew series have exceeded those of Harry Potter, Myst and Tomb Raider.</p>
<p>More information about the company and Nancy Drew games can be found at www.herinteractive.com.</p>
<p>Find Her Interactive on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NancyDrewPCGames, or follow Her Interactive on Twitter @HerInteractive.</p>
<p>About Nancy Drew:</p>
<p>Nancy Drew debuted in 1930 and is still going strong. She is a smart, independent, gutsy and resourceful teen detective who can crack even the toughest case. Published in 22 languages and with more than 100 million copies in print worldwide, Nancy Drew has engaged readers and served as a role model globally for generations.</p>
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