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NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes 1-5, and NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume 1 Now Available !
15 New Titles Added to Growing NEOGEO X Game Library
Los Angeles, CA – June 25, 2013 – Tommo Inc., in partnership with SNK PLAYMORE, today announced that NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes 1-5, and the NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume 1, made exclusively for use with the NEOGEO X Handheld entertainment system, are now available across North America.
Each Volume of the NEOGEO X Classics comes with one Game Card packed with 3 legendary titles from the NEOGEO library. The NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume 1 comes with ALL 15 titles from NEOGEO Classics: Volumes 1-5 on one Game Card, and comes packed in a hard, “clam shell” collector case, with bonus sticker sheets and information booklet. The NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume 1 is the perfect way for fans to instantly grow their NEOGEO X game library from the 20 pre-loaded titles, to all 35 currently available titles. Tommo will also be including the ROCKET CABLE, High-speed Charging Travel Cable, at no additional cost, with the Classics: Volumes 1-5 and Mega Pack: Volume 1.
Full listing of titles that will be contained on NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes 1-5, and NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume 1:
- Vol. 1: SENGOKU, METAL SLUG 2, TOP HUNTER: RODDY AND CATHY
- Vol. 2: SAMURAI SHODOWN 3, SAVAGE REIGN, SUPER SIDEKICKS 3
- Vol. 3: THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’96, BLAZING STAR, KIZUNA ENCOUNTER
- Vol. 4: GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, SHOCK TROOPERS, WORLD HEROES 2 JET
- Vol. 5: THE LAST BLADE, BLUE’S JOURNEY, ART OF FIGHTING 3
- NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Vol. 1: All 15 Titles included!
Game Cards included in NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes 1-5 and NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume 1 will also include the NEOGEO X Firmware Update v500. The update addresses several audio, video, control, and UI issues, along with overall performance improvements. One of the new features included in the NEOGEO X Firmware Update is the ability to save game data for most existing and upcoming games. For full list of the items included with the NEOGEO X System Update v500 please visit: www.NEOGEOX.com/FAQ.
NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes 1-5 are now available across the United States from Amazon.com, GameStop.com, and BestSKU.com, and are also available in Canada from EBGames.ca, FutureShop.ca, and BestBuy.c a, with more online retailers for all regions on the way.
About the NEOGEO X:
Following the 20th anniversary of the ground breaking NEOGEO AES console, the NEOGEO X entertainment system provides players with all of the features of a home arcade and the convenience of a handheld gaming device.
For additional information regarding the NEOGEO X entertainment system, NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes 1-5, NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume 1, NEOGEO X Firmware Update v500, and other NEOGEO X news, please visit: www.NEOGEOX.com.
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Snow is slamming us !
We had a one foot in the last hour !
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Dodge and Defiance !
Defiance added this on there Facebook page enjoy !
Dodge and Defiance are teaming up and turning heads this weekend at the Chicago Auto Show. If you’re lucky, maybe you can catch a ride in the souped-up Defiance Charger, straight from 30 years in the future! —Defiance Dodge Charger at the Chicago Auto Show
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Defiance – Continent Map !
Here is what the USA turns into in Defiance.
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Gaming Passion – My Google + Community !
Come on over and sound off ,post a gaming video, link or Gamer Pic of the Day !
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USA Weekly Video Game Chart, Week Ending 26th May 2012
USA Weekly Chart
Week Ending 26th May 2012
| Pos | Game | Weekly | Total | Week # | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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447,252 | 447,252 | 1 | ||
| 2 |
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176,658 | 1,083,647 | 2 | ||
| 3 |
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132,698 | 132,698 | 1 | ||
| 4 |
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118,911 | 467,535 | 2 | ||
| 5 |
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80,419 | 80,419 | 1 | ||
| 6 |
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77,515 | 77,515 | 1 | ||
| 7 |
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73,808 | 251,121 | 2 | ||
| 8 |
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36,174 | 36,174 | 1 | ||
| 9 |
|
22,859 | 705,888 | 32 | ||
| 10 |
|
22,065 | 22,065 | 1 | ||
| 11 |
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21,065 | 332,599 | 11 | ||
| 12 |
|
18,776 | 825,744 | 28 | ||
| 13 |
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16,373 | 376,377 | 12 | ||
| 14 |
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15,232 | 7,817,548 | 138 | ||
| 15 |
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14,788 | 8,036,071 | 29 | ||
| 16 |
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14,540 | 1,783,232 | 34 | ||
| 17 |
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13,129 | 3,281,206 | 31 | ||
| 18 |
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12,551 | 4,743,107 | 29 | ||
| 19 |
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12,259 | 285,030 | 5 | ||
| 20 |
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12,035 | 1,964,134 | 31 | ||
| 21 |
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11,926 | 4,753,206 | 34 | ||
| 22 |
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11,608 | 10,128,994 | 82 | ||
| 23 |
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11,478 | 5,365,861 | 213 | ||
| 24 |
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11,225 | 3,199,530 | 29 | ||
| 25 |
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10,179 | 121,698 | 4 | ||
| 26 |
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9,960 | 1,306,287 | 12 | ||
| 27 |
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9,779 | 100,256 | 3 | ||
| 28 |
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9,733 | 35,780,906 | 288 | ||
| 29 |
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9,731 | 101,379 | 4 | ||
| 30 |
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9,714 | 1,889,728 | 25 |
Source: VGChartz
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USA Pre-Order Chart – Week Ending 05th May 2012
USA Pre-Order Chart
Week Ending 05th May 2012
Source: VGChartz
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USA Weekly Video Game Chart, Week Ending 21st Apr 2012
USA Weekly Chart
Week Ending 21st Apr 2012
| 31 | The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout | X360 | THQ | Sports | 77 |
| 32 | Grand Theft Auto IV | X360 | Take-Two Interactive | Action | 208 |
| 33 | Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception | PS3 | Sony Computer Entertainment | Action | 25 |
| 34 | Dead Island | PS3 | Deep Silver | Action | 33 |
| 35 | Batman: Arkham City | PS3 | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Action | 27 |
| 36 | NBA 2K12 | PS3 | Take-Two Interactive | Sports | 29 |
| 37 | Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention | PSV | Nippon Ichi Software | Role-Playing | 1 |
| 38 | Wii Sports Resort | Wii | Nintendo | Sports | 143 |
| 39 | Wii Fit Plus | Wii | Nintendo | Sports | 133 |
| 40 | Pokemon Black / White Version | DS | Nintendo | Role-Playing | 59 |
| 41 | Mass Effect 2 | X360 | Electronic Arts | Role-Playing | 117 |
| 42 | Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City | PS3 | Capcom | Shooter | 5 |
| 43 | Halo: Reach | X360 | Microsoft Game Studios | Shooter | 84 |
| 44 | Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 | X360 | Electronic Arts | Sports | 4 |
| 45 | Kinect Sports | X360 | Microsoft Game Studios | Sports | 77 |
| 46 | Battlefield 3 | PS3 | Electronic Arts | Shooter | 26 |
| 47 | Zumba Fitness | X360 | Majesco Entertainment | Sports | 75 |
| 48 | Monster High: Ghoul Spirit | DS | THQ | Adventure | 26 |
| 49 | New Super Mario Bros. | DS | Nintendo | Platform | 310 |
| 50 | Mass Effect 3 | PS3 | Electronic Arts | Role-Playing | 7 |
| 51 | Super Mario Galaxy | Wii | Nintendo | Platform | 232 |
| 52 | Batman: Arkham City | X360 | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Action | 27 |
| 53 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | PS3 | Bethesda Softworks | Role-Playing | 24 |
| 54 | Mario Kart DS | DS | Nintendo | Racing | 336 |
| 55 | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | PS3 | Square Enix | Role-Playing | 12 |
| 56 | Twisted Metal | PS3 | Sony Computer Entertainment | Action | 10 |
| 57 | Gears of War 3 | X360 | Microsoft Game Studios | Shooter | 31 |
| 58 | Just Dance 3 | X360 | Ubisoft | Misc | 29 |
| 59 | FIFA Soccer 12 | PS3 | Electronic Arts | Sports | 30 |
| 60 | Borderlands | X360 | Take-Two Interactive | Shooter | 131 |
| 61 | Just Dance 2 | Wii | Ubisoft | Misc | 80 |
| 62 | Battlefield 3 | PC | Electronic Arts | Shooter | 26 |
| 63 | FIFA Soccer 12 | X360 | Electronic Arts | Sports | 30 |
| 64 | LEGO Battles: Ninjago | DS | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Strategy | 54 |
| 65 | Mass Effect 3 | PC | Electronic Arts | Role-Playing | 7 |
| 66 | Mass Effect 2 | PS3 | Electronic Arts | Role-Playing | 66 |
| 67 | Red Dead Redemption | X360 | Take-Two Interactive | Action | 101 |
| 68 | Devil May Cry HD Collection | PS3 | Capcom | Action | 3 |
| 69 | Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure | X360 | Activision | Action | 27 |
| 70 | PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond | Wii | Nintendo | Adventure | 8 |
| 71 | Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 | PS3 | Electronic Arts | Sports | 4 |
| 72 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | PC | Bethesda Softworks | Role-Playing | 24 |
| 73 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning | X360 | Electronic Arts | Role-Playing | 11 |
| 74 | Country Dance: All Stars | X360 | GameMill Entertainment | Misc | 4 |
| 75 | Mortal Kombat | PS3 | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Fighting | 53 |
| 76 | Your Shape featuring Jenny McCarthy | Wii | Ubisoft | Sports | 126 |
| 77 | NBA 2K12 | Wii | Take-Two Interactive | Sports | 29 |
| 78 | Red Dead Redemption | PS3 | Take-Two Interactive | Action | 101 |
| 79 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | PC | Electronic Arts | Role-Playing | 18 |
| 80 | Country Dance | Wii | GameMill Entertainment | Misc | 56 |
| 81 | Nickelodeon Team Umizoomi | DS | Take-Two Interactive | Action | 25 |
| 82 | Call of Duty: Black Ops | X360 | Activision | Shooter | 76 |
| 83 | Super Mario 64 DS | DS | Nintendo | Platform | 387 |
| 84 | Monster High: Ghoul Spirit | Wii | THQ | Adventure | 26 |
| 85 | Just Dance Kids | Wii | Ubisoft | Misc | 76 |
| 86 | Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja STORM Generations | PS3 | Namco Bandai Games | Fighting | 6 |
| 87 | UFC Undisputed 3 | PS3 | THQ | Fighting | 10 |
| 88 | Resident Evil 5 | X360 | Capcom | Action | 163 |
| 89 | Rocksmith | PS3 | Ubisoft | Misc | 27 |
| 90 | Mass Effect | X360 | Microsoft Game Studios | Role-Playing | 231 |
| 91 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D | 3DS | Nintendo | Adventure | 44 |
| 92 | The Sims 3: Pets | PC | Electronic Arts | Simulation | 27 |
| 93 | Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 | PS3 | Konami Digital Entertainment | Sports | 30 |
| 94 | Batman: Arkham Asylum | PS3 | Eidos Interactive | Action | 139 |
| 95 | Michael Jackson: The Experience | Wii | Ubisoft | Misc | 74 |
| 96 | Rocksmith | X360 | Ubisoft | Misc | 27 |
| 97 | LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game | Wii | Disney Interactive Studios | Action | 50 |
| 98 | Midnight Club: Los Angeles | PS3 | Take-Two Interactive | Racing | 183 |
| 99 | Batman: Arkham Asylum | X360 | Eidos Interactive | Action | 139 |
| 100 | Uncharted: Golden Abyss | PSV | Sony Computer Entertainment | Action | 10 |
Source: VGChartz
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Introducing Global Play for Diablo III
The five character classes of Diablo III. L-R Wizard, witch doctor, demon hunter, barbarian and monk (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Introducing Global Play for Diablo® III
Want to take on the hordes of the Burning Hells with a friend from halfway around the world? In Diablo® III, you’ll be able to play on game servers in regions outside your own, with a few restrictions, using Battle.net®’s new Global Play functionality. Here’s how it works….
Diablo III‘s global game servers are grouped into three distinct game regions:
The Americas – For players in the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
Europe – For players in the European Union, Eastern Europe, Russia, Africa, and Middle Eastern countries such as Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Asia – For players in South Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
In general, players will create characters and play in their “home” region, which is determined by where they live (specifically, the country of residence registered to their Battle.net account). Global Play gives players the ability to switch to any of the other game regions via the in-game options menu, either before or after they log in to the game.
Note that characters, items, and friends lists do not transfer across regions. Playing on a different region’s servers means you’ll be creating characters and friends lists specifically for that region, and you’ll be accessing the gold-based auction house for that region.
In addition, players will only have access to the real-money auction house (where applicable) when playing in their “home” game region. That means that, for characters outside of your home region, items cannot be bought or sold in any real-money auction house. The focus of Global Play is simply to give you the ability to play Diablo III together with your friends in any region.
For more information on Global Play in Diablo III, see the FAQ.
Introducing Global Play for Diablo® III – Diablo III.
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Microsoft at CES 2012
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At CES Microsoft announced record-breaking consumer response for Xbox 360 and Kinect; more unique entertainment experiences on Xbox 360; availability of Kinect for Windows commercial program
2011: Biggest year in Xbox history
Microsoft announced that Xbox 360 was the top selling console in North America in 2011.
· Xbox 360 has sold more than 66 million consoles, with nearly 40 million Xbox LIVE members around the world.
· Kinect has sold more than 18 million sensors around the world.
· Xbox 360 with Kinect was the must-have gift this Christmas, selling almost 800,000 Xbox 360 consoles on Black Friday alone.
Transforming TV through the power of Kinect
Microsoft showcased how Kinect and leading TV and entertainment providers deliver extraordinary experiences on Xbox 360 globally.
· More TV is coming to Xbox LIVE; in December, Channel 4OD and 5 On Demand launched on Xbox, with more to come. With more than 50 active and announced partnerships worldwide, more live TV and on-demand TV will be lighting up Xbox 360 consoles around the globe this year.
· Xbox 360 owners are excited about this new, fun, and interactive way to enjoy their favourite content:
- The hours of video consumed globally on Xbox LIVE increased 140 percent from 2010 to 2011.
o In December more than 60 percent of U.S. Xbox LIVE Gold members used entertainment apps on Xbox LIVE – for an average of an hour a day each.
o The number of people using entertainment apps on Xbox LIVE increased by nearly 50 percent globally from November to December.
· We are going to make TV more social and personal; from watching to engaging, from passive to active.
In close collaboration with trusted brands such as Sesame Workshop and National Geographic, Kinect for Xbox 360 is delivering a new kind of interactive learning experience that places children inside their favorite television shows and storybooks and allows them to engage, interact and learn in entirely new ways.
Not just fun and games; the ‘Kinect Effect’ inspires new industries worldwide
Just like Kinect for Xbox 360 is helping to reinvent games and entertainment, companies around the globe are exploring how Kinect for Windows will help them to re-invent their industries.
· Microsoft announced the Kinect for Windows commercial program launching 1st Feb 2012. Through the commercial program, Kinect will reach far beyond entertainment to revolutionise education, healthcare, manufacturing, science, and more.
· Microsoft is already working with more than 200 innovation leaders including United Health Group, American Express, Mattel, Telefonica, and Toyota to utilise Kinect in revolutionary new ways.
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The Secret World: WEEK OF THE ILLUMINATI !
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Funcom announces full week of Illuminati content, including video, developer Q&A and more
Durham, USA – January 9th, 2012 – Today Funcom kicks off the Week of the Illuminati, a full week of focus on the most secret of the three secret societies that players can join in the upcoming modern-day massively multiplayer online game ‘The Secret World’. Throughout the week Funcom will be serving information, artworks, screenshots, a video, and a developer Q&A on Facebook.
Which secret society do you belong with? Find out by taking the initiation test!
The Illuminati are invisible puppet-masters and corporate manipulators, and they crave power and wealth by any means necessary. They may have ancient roots, but they remain forever young and hungry. The Illuminati’s golden agents enjoy power, money and glamour – but the real power they offer you goes beyond that: Information worked from every civilian, government and clandestine organization in the world.
To kick off the week, Funcom has released a batch of new Illuminati themed artworks that can be found on the official website and on our pressFTP. For the developer Q&A that will be held on Facebook on January 15th, gamers everywhere can already start submitting their questions today via the ‘Questions & Answers’ app on the page.
‘The Secret World’ is consistently mentioned as one of the most anticipated MMOs in development, breaking new grounds and genre conventions by introducing a modern-day setting, a story-focused MMO experience, and a freeform progression system using no classes and no levels. Last year Funcom announced that over 500,000 gamers are now registered for the ongoing beta testing. ‘The Secret World’ is published by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and will ship in April 2012.
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Xbox 360 records the biggest week in Xbox history !
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I just got in some great news about Xbox sales over the Holiday weekend that I wanted to share with you.
Here are the details directly from a notice we just sent to press:
Entering the seventh year of its lifecycle, Xbox 360 just closed the biggest sales week in the history of Xbox, selling more than 960,000 consoles in the U.S. during the week of Black Friday.
Microsoft’s retail partners are equally excited about our sales performance this holiday.
“We have seen tremendous excitement from customers for our hot holiday gaming offers,” said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of Home Entertainment at Best Buy. “Xbox 360 was among the best-sellers at Best Buy this Black Friday, and is a testament to the continued popularity of the gaming category this holiday.”
Sales highlights in the U.S. during the week of Black Friday include:
- Xbox 360 sold more than 960,000 consoles in the U.S. alone, of which more than 800,000 were sold within a period of 24 hours – the biggest week of sales in Xbox history. (Source: Internal data)
- More than 750,000 Kinect for Xbox 360 sensors were sold in the U.S. – standalone and bundled. (Source: Internal data)
Xbox 360 records the biggest week in Xbox history.
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STAR WARS: The Old Republic heads to NYCC 2011
Each year, New York Comic Con attracts tens of thousands of fans to the Jacob K. Javits Center on Manhattan Island to take part in one of the largest pop culture conventions in the United States. This year, between October 13 – 16, BioWare and LucasArts will be in attendance to give fans the opportunity to get some hands-on time with Star Wars™: The Old Republic™.
Those who come by the booth will have the opportunity to experience both the Alderaan and Huttball Warzones. New York Comic-Con attendees will also have the chance to play through some of our Origin Worlds content on the showfloor.
Star Wars: The Old Republic will also be taking center stage as part of three separate panels! Our main panel will be held on Friday, October 14th at 2:30pm EDT inside room 1A10 of the MTV Theater. Additionally, on October 14th inside the American Airlines Theater, members of the Star Wars: The Old Republic development team will be taking part in a Q&A panel moderated by MMORPG.com. Finally, at 2:45pm EDT on Sunday, October 16th, BioWare’s Principle Writer and Revan author Drew Karpyshyn will be taking part in a panel on writing novels set in the Star Wars™ universe.
If you are unable to make it to New York Comic Con, BioWare will also be hosting a Community Meet & Greet on Wednesday, October 12th at District 36. Lasting from 8:00PM EDT until 11:00PM EDT, fans will be able to get some hands-on time with the Origin Worlds content, have a drink at the open bar and hang out with members of the Star Wars: The Old Republic team. Space is limited, so show up early to make sure that you can get in! Keep your eyes on our Community Forums and Events Page for more details as they become available.
To stay up to date on all the latest news coming out of New York Comic Con, be sure to check back to StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com as well as our Twitter and Facebook pages for live updates from the showfloor!
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THQ AND CRYTEK COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP NEXT HOMEFRONT TITLE !
Legendary FPS Developer Set To Take THQ’s Successful Original IP To New Heights
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., September 20, 2011 – THQ Inc., (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that the next title in its Homefront® franchise will be developed by multi-award winning FPS veterans Crytek.
“Selecting Crytek to take Homefront forward underscores our strategy of working with the industry’s best talent,” said Danny Bilson, EVP Core Games, THQ. “Homefront‘s unique setting and storyline captivated gamers the world over. With Crytek’s industry leading technology and legendary experience in the FPS genre, we’re supremely confident that the next Homefront will deliver that AAA-quality experience that players demand.”
“We see Homefront as a really strong universe that has a lot of potential and that has been expertly created and marketed by THQ,” said Cevat Yerli, Founder, CEO and President of Crytek. “We believe that bringing our level of quality, creativity and production values to the next Homefront title creates an opportunity for both THQ and Crytek to deliver a truly blockbuster game. It’s really important to us that THQ has the faith in giving us a lot of creative freedom over one of its most important properties to allow us to bring the Homefront world to life in a new and innovative way.”
The first Homefront title was released in March 2011, and proved to be a commercial success for THQ. The yet-to-be-named sequel is scheduled for release in THQ’s fiscal year 2014 on console and PC platforms.
About Homefront
The year is 2027. The world as we know it is unraveling after fifteen years of economic meltdown and widespread global conflict over dwindling natural resources.
A once proud America has fallen, her infrastructure shattered and military in disarray. Crippled by a devastating EMP strike the USA is powerless to resist the ever expanding occupation of a savage, nuclear armed Greater Korean Republic.
Abandoned by her former allies, the United States is a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, and shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles. A once-free people are now prisoners … or collaborators … or revolutionaries.
Meanwhile, the splintered nations of Europe struggle to maintain peace at home, as the global economy continues its downward spiral, and civil order disintegrates. The world is teetering on the brink of ruin …
About Crytek GmbH
Crytek GmbH (“Crytek”) is one of the world’s leading independent development studios for interactive entertainment. It is based in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and has additional studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea) and Nottingham (UK). Crytek is dedicated to creating exceptionally high-quality video games for next-generation consoles and PC, powered by their proprietary cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE®.
Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has created the multi-award winning PC titles Far Cry®, Crysis® (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead® (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008 Awards) and Crysis® 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010).
Crytek, Crysis and CryENGINE are registered trademarks or trademarks of Crytek GmbH in the USA, Germany and/or other countries.
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