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Revealing how players will become immersed in the world’s most glamorous sport, the final F1 2010 developer diary, released today by Codemasters© showcases how the team’s mantra of ‘be the driver, live the life’ has been transformed into an innovative career mode that takes players closer to the sport than ever before. The video is now available to view at www.formula1-game.com and www.facebook.com/formula1game.

As any F1 fan knows, there is more to being a FORMULA ONE driver than being the fastest person on the track. To reflect this everything in F1 2010 is experienced from the driver’s perspective, from the paddock to post-race press conference and the team garage. Players will become immersed in the building excitement and drama of a race weekend as they interact with rival drivers, team members, fans and the press which all affect the way the gamer’s career plays out. Drivers can use the media to spur the team on or to criticise the lack of car development and even to pressure rivals in the hope they fold during the Championship run-in.

To deliver the authentic feel of a GRAND PRIXTM event, F1 2010 recreates the hustle and bustle of the garage and paddock, complete with motion captured pit crew, race engineers and pit girls. As a race weekend unfolds, the amount of attention the player receives intensifies according to their performance on the circuit. Expectations vary from team to team, and the driver is always under scrutiny from their teammates and the media as in real life.

In the video, former FORMULA ONE driver Anthony Davidson, Technical Consultant on F1 2010, explains the unique pressures that FORMULA ONE drivers must perform under, depending on team goals and the intense rivalries that develop on the circuit, as reflected in the game. “The expectations for the driver playing the game are the same as in real life given your machinery,” said Davidson. “At the end of the day, the teammate that you have is the only direct competition you’ll have through the whole season. There’s a strange balance of having to work together but also this desperate competition. Where it gets a little bit personal is events like qualifying and the race where you’re just out there to beat him, no matter what.”

FORMULA ONE fans can view the new developer diary at www.formula1-game.com and http://www.facebook.com/formula1game. F1 2010 is coming this September for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC Games For Windows®. ...

The Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced CreateTM, a must-have video game this holiday for the whole family that is powered by imagination and rewards players for being creative. Available this November for the WiiTM, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system featuring PlayStation®Move compatibility, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PC, and MAC, Create presents imaginative gameplay challenges where the solutions are fuelled by the creativity of the player.

“Create uses families’ imaginations to develop new ways to play together that are both fun and challenging,” said Harvey Elliott, VP and General Manager at EA Bright Light. “We wanted to design a game where the entire family can explore, decorate, and solve challenges where no solution is wrong and the only limit is the imagination.”

The more players explore the game, solve level-based challenges, and customize their world, the more rewards will be unlocked. Creativity will be unleashed as players design environments with easy-to-use brushes and tools, including textures, props and animating objects that bring the scene to life. On the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and MAC players can share any of their creations, solutions or challenges with the community through the console and also via the official Create website at www.create.ea.com. Friends can download and remix solutions and set challenges for other players to download and complete. Imaginations will run wild this holiday! ...

Arc System Works and Zen United are pleased to announce that, alongside the Standard Edition of the highly anticipated BlazBlue: Continuum Shift on Xbox 360® and PlayStation® 3, there will be two additional releases to choose from on release.
At launch, gamers will be able to choose from either the Standard Edition, Limited Edition or a specially created Fan’s Edition.

The Standard Edition will feature specially commissioned artwork by renowned Marvel and Udon artist, Alvin Lee.

The Limited Edition will be available through participating retailers and will include;

A 96 page art book including artwork and concept sketches never before seen outside Arc System Works, as well as unique pieces created specifically for the EU release.
A collection of eight beautiful art cards featuring stunning illustrations from Arc System Work’s BlazBlue universe. Each card will also display special moves, distortions and combos for characters in the expanded Continuum Shift roster.

The Fans Edition will be available directly from Zen United and will include;

The Limited Edition version.
Makoto Playable Character DLC.
Noel ‘Nendoroid’ Figurine.
Limited Edition art print by renowned artist Alvin Lee.

The Fans Edition is limited to only 500 pieces and will be available online from the Zen United Store.

BlazBlue fans are able to pre-order this special edition pack online now. http://www.zenunited.bigcartel.com/

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift will be available in the UK and around Europe in October 2010.
For more information on BlazBlue head to blazbluegame.com, join our ever growing community on Facebook/BlazBlue or keep up with our regular news on Twitter/@BlazBlue_Europe. ...

505 Games U.S., and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore for the Nintendo DSTM is now available. Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore the videogame is based upon the Warner Bros. theatrical release of the same name from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures now in theaters.

In Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore the videogame, gamers shed their training leashes to play in over 45 covert missions across various locations and environments inspired by the film. Gamers can play as Diggs the rookie canine agent, Catherine, a super feline double agent for MEOWS, and Seamus, a streetwise stool pigeon who might not be the brightest bird but who has unwavering loyalty and spectacular flying skills. Players must utilize the unique abilities and gadgets of each character to defeat the evil Kitty Galore and her minions.

To prove their worth as secret agent heroes, players fight Kitty Galore’s agents of evil to save the day. Players will have to utilize their animalistic acrobatics and AI “Animal Intelligence” to make their way through various levels and obstacles and collect critical items and power-ups, which will unlock new areas as they progress through the game. They will also be challenged by a number of covert missions including helping stool pigeons carry out their air-based special operations and destroying Kitty Galore’s treacherous equipment. Featuring six different mission types, including escort, stealth and combat, the game promises to deliver on all the excitement of the film, leading to the big showdown with Kitty Galore.

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, and is now available at retail outlets nationwide. ...

Before gamers embark on an epic rock journey this September in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock, they can bone up on their face-melting, axe-shredding skills with 15 new additions to the Guitar Hero® music library. Compatible with Guitar Hero® 5 and Band Hero®, as well as forward compatible with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, the host of new tracks available this month for the Guitar Hero music library will span multiple genres of rock including alternative, punk and heavy metal and feature the bands The Used, Sum 41, Weezer, P.O.D. and Megadeth.

American rock band, The Used, return to the Guitar Hero music library to kick August into high gear with a killer three song set list comprised of some of their biggest hits. Beginning tomorrow, players can jam along to “The Taste Of Ink,” the second single from their debut self-titled album as well as “The Bird And The Worm” and “Pretty Handsome Awkward,” from their third album, Lies for the Liars.

Guitar Hero warriors looking to storm through the party like their name was El Nino should prepare themselves because on 10th August, Canadian rockers Sum 41 will be crashing Guitar Hero house parties around the world with their three song track pack. Playable for the first time with any combination of instrument controllers, the Sum 41 Track Pack will feature one of the bands most successful singles, “Fat Lip,” along with “In Too Deep,” the second single off their debut album, All Killer, No Filler and “Still Waiting,” the first single off their second full-length album, Does This Look Infected?

In mid-August, world-renowned alternative rock band, Weezer, are bringing three of their biggest hits to the Guitar Hero music library. Players will be able to rock out to the three song Weezer Track Pack, which includes “Beverly Hills,” “Pork And Beans” and “Island In The Sun,” when it goes live on 17th August.

Thrash metal pioneers, Megadeth, who have created exclusive content for the upcoming Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock are bringing three additional tracks to the Guitar Hero music library prior to the game shipping this autumn. Rockers looking to test their metal against the hard-hitting, furious finger-fretting sounds of Megadeth should begin warming up now because starting 24th August, “Symphony of Destruction,” “Hangar 18” and “Peace Sells” are shredding their way into the Guitar Hero music library.

Rounding out the month, metal band, P.O.D., will be making their Guitar Hero debut on 31st August. The track pack will feature “Southtown,” “Youth Of The Nation,” and “Boom” and will have fans rockin’ out right up to the launch of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.

The Used, Sum 41, Weezer, Megadeth and P.O.D. track packs will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 440 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation®Store for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for £3.99 and for WiiTM for 550 Wii PointsTM. All songs in each track pack will also be released as downloadable singles for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points, PlayStation 3 system for £1.59 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each. In addition to the in-game music store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 owners can expand their Guitar Hero music library using the Guitar Hero VIP Pass Music Store, available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network.

For more information about Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and their entire line-up of downloadable songs and disc imports, please visit www.guitarhero.com. ...

O-Games announced today that Titanic MysteryTM is coming to North America on Nintendo WiiTM, DSTM and PC, September 28, 2010! Set sail on the maiden voyage of Titanic II to mark the 100th anniversary of the original ship. Filled with adventure and suspense, this is sure to be a game the whole family will enjoy.

Titanic Mystery is a game of exploration and mystery in the search for a hidden bomb on the new ocean liner, Titanic II. Join in the journey to try and locate the bomb to save the ship and all the passengers on-board. Along the way players will uncover clues and investigate the ship while learning secrets of the original Titanic. With 30 intricate levels each containing challenging mini-games, players will encounter elaborate twists and turns around every corner.

Titanic Mystery Game Features:

Explore the ship and meet different members of the crew along the way
Investigate clues and get closer to uncovering the ultimate mystery
Search for hundreds of objects containing timeless secrets about the original Titanic
30 intricate levels
30 challenging mini-games

Rated “E10+” for Everyone by the ESRB, Titanic Mystery is a family-friendly videogame that will bring excitement into every home. For more information about O-Games and Titanic Mystery, please visit: http://usa.og-international.net/default.asp ...

WHA Entertainment, announced today a new lower price of $9.99 for Kick-Ass for the Sony PlayStation Network (PSN). The new lower price comes just in time for the release of the major motion picture on DVD and Blue Ray, which are both available starting tomorrow August 3rd. Kick-Ass is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.

Kick-Ass is a fully 3D action fighting game set in the third-person perspective, where the player can play and control modern day super heroes based on the super characters found in the film of the same name. Gamers will be able to play as the three primary characters in the film - Kick-Ass, Hit Girl, and Big Daddy. The story-driven game draws heavily from the strengths of the intellectual property; an action combat game where the characters finally grow sick of the crime around them, and decide that they will do something about it.

"One of the most popular action movies of the year, Kick Ass wowed both fans and critics and the DVD is sure to become a collector's item,"
said Howard Horowitz, Founder and CEO of WHA Entertainment, Inc. "We wanted to make sure the game is available to as many of the movie fans as possible so that is why we are making the move to this new lower price point for the game. Now all the fans out there can enjoy the supercharged action on PSN."

Featuring multiple environments within New York City, players will be faced with twelve story missions plus 2 bonus rounds and encounter frantic super hero action as they face petty thugs and powerful mob bosses. Players will also have a blast with sub-missions and mini-games, to add even more gameplay to the mix. Staying true to the intellectual property, the game will feature visceral combat and plenty of gore, as the player's main goal is to bring justice back to the city, no matter what the cost! The final mission ratchets up the action to an entirely new dimension, when players pilot the already-legendary jet pack from the movie's climactic final battle scene. Cut loose with twin Gatling guns, cutting down enemies in a barrage of hot lead and shattered glass - but don't forget to keep moving, or you'll be blown out of the sky in a hail of return fire and bazooka shells!

Featuring multiplayer local co-op gameplay, Kick-Ass brings an unsurpassed integration of missions given via friend requests from the FACESPACE social networking site. Bonus points also unlock the complete first edition of the Kick Ass comic book. Many additional Kick Ass game features to play and become a superhero!

For more information visit www.thekickassgame.com ...

Teyon, a Polish video games developer and publisher opened today a highscores section on the website of Heavy Fire: Special Operations, a WiiWareTM on-rails shooter. Now players can use secret codes gained in the game to submit their best results to the world ranking. On that occasion Teyon started a competition for all Heavy Fire fans. 3 best scores and one randomly picked result will be rewarded with 2000 Wii PointsTM coupon! Winners will be declared on September 1st, 2010. More info on the official website: http://www.heavy-fire.com/wii/compet...points-august/ and facebook page http://facebook.com/HeavyFireGame ...

Tilt to Live is an accelerometer-based, hi-score driven shooter for the iPhone & iTouch. Its long-fabled Frostbite update was completed, approved, and unleashed for free on July 31, 2010.

A trailer with footage of the new Frostbite gametype and Burnicade pickup in action can be found here: http://www.onemanleft.com/2010/07/30...update-is-out/

In Frostbite mode, a blizzard of frozen enemies falls from the top of the play area toward a steaming hot spring below. The player is tasked with shattering through waves of these frozen dots before they can reach the hot spring and be reanimated. As you shatter enemies, earning score multipliers for killing the larger formations, the meter at the bottom of your screen steadily fills. A full meter is a happy meter, which spawns a Burnicade pickup to reward your hard work. You are given but one bubble shield to increase your shattering efficiency, so defend it well!

This update also features seven new award challenges to put your shattering skills to the test. As always, our awards and leaderboards are provided by the AGON Social Platform for iPhone games. ...