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Wish You Were Here is the first single from Hey Monday’s new album Beneath It All, set for release on August 17, 2010 via Decaydance / Columbia Records. For complete tracklisting to Beneath It All, please visit: Hey Monday - Beneath It All Song Track List (New Album)

Ondine is a fantasy drama film directed and written by Neil Jordan, set to be released on April 15, 2010 (Argentina), April 23, 2010 (Poland), May 06, 2010 (Netherlands) and June 04, 2010 (USA). The film stars Colin Farrell as Syraceuse, Tony Curran as Alex, Stephen Rea, Alicja Bachleda as Ondine (Alicja Bachleda-Curus), Tom Archdeacon, Dervla Kirwan as Maura and Emil Hostina as Vladic. For more information, please visit: Movie: Ondine (2010) – Trailer

PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of broadly appealing video games, today (Sept. 23, 2009) announced that it has launched a free Flash-based online version of Plants vs. Zombies on www.popcap.com. Available exclusively on PopCap's website, the new Flash-based Plants vs. Zombies provides consumers with a way to enjoy endless undead-battling plant-based action and strategy at no cost. A front-runner for game of the year, Plants vs. Zombies has met with greater initial sales success than any previous PopCap title.

"Plants vs. Zombies is a deceptively deep game that takes awhile to grow on gamers," said Ben Rotholtz, vice president of Marketing at PopCap. "The new Flash-based version will give prospective buyers a way to sample more of the modes and moments that make up the full game experience."

In Plants vs. Zombies, players use over 40 zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs to slow down, confuse, weaken and ultimately destroy more than two dozen types of zombies before they can reach your front door. Each zombie has its own special skills, and each plant has its own combat and/or defense mechanisms. As players battle the fun-dead, obstacles like a setting sun, creeping fog and a swimming pool add to the challenge. With four modes of play (Adventure, Mini-Game, Puzzle and Survival) the game is never the same twice — and the frightening fun never ends!

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of "casual games" — fun, easy-to-learn, captivating video games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 230 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled?, has sold more than 25 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only casual games developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including Web portals, retail stores, mobile phones, MP3 players, and game devices

EA Los Angeles Launches Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge On Xbox Live.

Los Angeles, Calif., September 16, 2009 - EA announced that Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander's Challenge, a new action-packed chapter in the storied Command & Conquer franchise, is available now for download on Xbox LIVE and on September 24th at the PlayStation Store. Players can challenge the world's toughest commanders and conquer the world in a gauntlet of 50 unique challenges for 800 Microsoft Points at the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and $9.99 at the PlayStation Store. Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander's Challenge is a standalone arcade title and does not require Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 to play.

"With more than thirty hours of fun and compelling RTS entertainment, Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander's Challenge delivers the ultimate RTS gameplay experience console players have been waiting for," said Wes Eckhart, Producer of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander's Challenge at EA Los Angeles.

"Each of the 50 challenges throws players into unique scenarios full of over-the-top twists and challenges. From armies of Japanese school girls and giant Soviet war bears to wrestling legend Ric Flair and more, Commander's Challenge offers fresh and fun gameplay at an unbeatable price."

As players progress through the gauntlet, they will gradually unlock more units, technology and new challenges. Each challenge is equipped with a par time that will challenge even the most competitive and skilled Command & Conquer fans. Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander's Challenge will also feature the high-quality live-action cinematics the franchise is known for, including 16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion - "Nature Boy" Ric Flair and others.

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander's Challenge is developed at EA Los Angeles and is rated 'T' for Teen by the ESRB and '16+' by PEGI. For more information about the game, please visit the Official Site: http://www.commandandconquer.com/ or follow the community and development team on Twitter at ea_apoc. http://twitter.com/ea_apoc

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Sumthing Else Music Works Announces Release of the Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack
2-CD set features epic music score by award-winning composers Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori.

September 14, 2009 - New York - Sumthing Else Music Works, through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, proudly presents Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack featuring the original musical score from the highly anticipated video game Halo 3: ODST composed by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori. The 2-disc set will be released on September 22nd to retail outlets through Sumthing Else Music Works, and will be available for digital download on Sumthing Digital and iTunes.

Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie, Halo 3: ODST is a new game in the Halo saga that lets players experience events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of an ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa. The release adds a new dimension to an all-encompassing universe that gamers around the world have known and loved for close to eight years.

"I'm happy to be able to share all new compositions and recordings created for Halo 3: ODST," said composer Martin O'Donnell. "The music reflects the new mood, new heroes, and new story of the game. I worked with the Northwest Sinfonia for the orchestral recordings and also added some nice alto sax solos and some new guitar solos. The piano sneaks back in again a few times too, but I can't seem to help that."

The Halo franchise is an award-winning collection of properties that have grown into a global entertainment phenomenon. Beginning with the original Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox in 2001, the rich fiction of the franchise has since inspired a series of blockbuster Xbox and Xbox 360 video games, New York Times best-selling novels, comic books, action figures, apparel and more. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, the Halo franchise of games is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the games are optimized for the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network. To date, more than 27 million copies of Halo games have been sold worldwide, driving more than 2 billion hours of gameplay by people connected to Xbox LIVE. In February 2009, the Halo franchise expanded into the real-time strategy genre with "Halo Wars," which went on to become the best selling RTS game on any current generation console.

For more information on Halo 3: ODST, please visit www.xbox.com/halo. For more information on Bungie Studios please visit Bungie.net.

For more information on Sumthing Else Music Works and its complete catalog of video game soundtracks, please visit www.sumthing.com and www.sumthingdigital.com.

About Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc.
Since its creation in the late 1990's by the world-renowned song writer, musician and record producer, Nile Rodgers, Sumthing Else Music Works has become the acknowledged industry leader in licensing and distributing video game soundtracks. Possessing full in-house services worldwide, from retail marketing and sales through physical and digital distribution, Sumthing is partnered with the world's leading video game developers and publishers including BioWare, Bungie Studios, Capcom, Crytek, Eidos Interactive, Epic Games, Gearbox Software, Microsoft, Mistwalker, Rare, SEGA, Silicon Knights, Sony Computer Entertainment and Ubisoft. Their catalogue of titles includes the best selling video game soundtrack of all time, Halo 2: Volume One, as well as award-winning titles including: Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, Halo Wars, Halo Trilogy, Gears of War 2, Fable II, Too Human, Brothers In Arms, Crysis, Advent Rising, Fable, Gears of War, Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 Volume Two, Halo 3, Hitman: Blood Money, Hitman: Contracts, Jade Empire, Kameo: Elements of Power, Mass Effect, Red Steel, Unreal Tournament III, Freedom Fighters and many others.

Sir Elton John has said he wants to adopt a toddler he met during a visit to an orphanage in Ukraine.

The 62-year-old singer had performed at the orphanage, where some of the children's parents had died of Aids.

Sir Elton said during a news conference that he had always rejected the idea of adoption because of his age and his lifestyle of regularly being on tour.

But he said a 14-month-old boy called Lev had "stolen his heart" and forced him to consider a change of mind.

'Wouldn't be fair'

Sir Elton said he and partner David Furnish, 46, were asked whether they thought of adopting.

He said: "David and I have always talked about adoption, David always wanted to adopt a child and I always said 'no' because I am 62 and I think because of the traveling I do and the life I have, maybe it wouldn't be fair for the child.

"But having seen Lev today, I would love to adopt him. I don't know how we do that but he has stolen my heart. And he has stolen David's heart and it would be wonderful if we can have a home. I've changed my mind today."

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today (September 9, 2009) announced that Contra Rebirth is now available for Nintendo WiiWare. With a storyline based on the classic Contra theme, players can now follow the adventures of the timeless characters and experience fast-paced gameplay in an all-new downloadable format.

In Contra Rebirth, players travel back in time to Central America in 1973, where they are met with the threat of Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force who have taken over the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. While Salamander and his minions plan the destruction of all the "Contra" on Earth, the Galactic President calls upon Lance Bean, a member of the elite "Contra" warriors, only to find that he has gone missing. To help in the battle against evil, Bill Rizer and Genbei Yagyu are enlisted to save the planet. Using their classic Contra fire-power including the popular spreadshot, Bill and Genbei must defeat the Neo-Salamander army before all is lost.

In this trail-blazing adventure that pioneered the run n' gun genre, gamers are able to work together using two player local co-op gameplay to save the alien-invaded planet. The action-packed title also features two unlockable characters and retro 2D side scrolling action for both old and new Contra fans alike.

Contra Rebirth is now available for purchase for 1000 points on Nintendo WiiWare. For more information and assets, please visit http://www.konami.com/downloads/.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: FROM FARAWAY GALAXIES TO THE FAMILY ROOM, START FALL ON A FUN-FILLED FOOT

As you bid farewell to summer, you can also greet the fall season with a great big smile, thanks to a fresh lineup of downloadable games from the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop. Super Return of the Jedi™ for the Virtual Console™ offers memorable space-themed action for Wii owners, while WiiWare™ welcomes a brand new entry in the classic Contra franchise. On Nintendo DSiWare™, you'll find a portable version of the popular Clubhouse Games to help keep your autumn lively. Speaking of Nintendo DSiWare, time is ticking away on a special offer: Consumers can automatically earn 1,000 Nintendo DSi Points™ by purchasing a new Nintendo DSi™ game system and connecting to the Nintendo DSi Shop by 11:59 pm Pacific time on Oct. 5, 2009. For full offer details, please visit DSiOffer.Nintendo.com

Description: Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 A.D. to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the "Contra" on Earth. The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite "Contra" warriors, to save the day, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and samurai Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth. They must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost. Experience the fast-paced, action-packed, side-scrolling adventure that pioneered the run-and-gun genre.

Description: With ColorZ, go forth in your spaceships on a mission to clean up virus-infested planets. Immerse yourself in a new gaming experience that will reveal mind-hand-eye coordination skills you never knew you had. Absorb viruses of your own color, but steer clear of the others. If necessary, you can cleverly merge your ships together to create new colors. Buzz past your enemies to keep your combo and clock up a new high score. Explore an extra dimension with the game's multiplayer mode and share the unique experience of cooperative play between friends. Pool your forces, synchronize your movements and become a unified team of up to three players to meet the challenge together.

Description: Join the Rebellion and crush the Death Star in a giant universe filled with all the action and adventure of the Star Wars® finale. Take command of five different characters - from Wicket the Ewok to Princess Leia - and go up against the Empire's worst, from Jabba the Hutt to the Emperor himself. You're going to need every ounce of Force you've got in you. Battle in actual movie locales, from Jabba the Hutt's palace to the Forest of Endor and the Emperor's Tower. Cross sabers with the darkest of the dark side: Bib Fortuna, Jabba the Hutt, the rancor, Darth Vader and the Emperor.

Description: Choose from five family-friendly games in this Nintendo DSiWare version of the popular Clubhouse Games. Play classic card games like Hearts and Contract Bridge; connect bones to other bones in Dominoes; think strategically in the simple but addictive Dots and Boxes; and move your pieces towards a common goal in Ludo. Play by yourself or use DS Download Play to host as many as seven friends.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

El Segundo, Calif. Konami Digital Entertainment today (September 3, 2009) announced their newest iPhone and iPod touch game, Krazy Kart Racing, is now available at the Apple App Store. Krazy Kart Racing uses a 3D cartoon style and offers a wealth of content for long-lasting gameplay, making it the most extensive kart racing game on the market.

"With Krazy Kart Racing, we wanted to maintain the overarching quality gameplay that Konami is committed to, while offering players the best experience possible in a kart racing game," said Anthony Borquez, Vice President of Konami Mobile and Online. "A fun and interactive title for all to play on-the-go, the rich features in Krazy Kart Racing will be sure to please both casual and hardcore gamers alike."

In Krazy Kart Racing, players can assume the role of one of the 10 classic Konami gaming heroes as they battle it out across 16 themed racing circuits. Utilizing third-person view and dynamic camera balancing, racers can guide their chosen character around the laps, using whatever they can to gain an advantage over opponents or multi-player rivals. Nitro boosts also give players a welcome burst of speed, while a wide-range of extras picked up during the race contribute to slowing down opposing karts.

Complete with five different single player modes and 10 original weapons and items, players will have no trouble keeping up their pace as they compete to be first across the finish line. The game also features both local and multiplayer functionality via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Krazy Kart Racing is now available for $9.99 from Apple's App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=327465474&mt=8.

Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at http://www.konami.com.

Redwood City, CA - Uforia, an online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games today (September 3, 2009) announced the gameplay modes for its upcoming Online Military FPS, Mercenary Wars. The gameplay modes include Team Deathmatch, Plant the Bomb, Mercenary Team Deathmatch and Destruction Race.

For more information and to register for updates visit the recently launched teaser website at: http://mercenarywars.uforia.com.

The modes:
Team Deathmatch-In Mercenary Wars' "Team Deathmatch" mode, two teams face off in combat against each other and the team with the highest kills wins. In this head-to-head battle, the winner is the team which has more kills when the time expires or the team which reaches the prerequisite number of kills first. Killed players are automatically re-spawned in just a few seconds.

Plant The Bomb- In the "Plant the Bomb" mode there are two teams competing against each other. Each of the two sides is given their mission--one is trying to plant the bomb and the other trying to prevent that from happening. The bomb is given to one member of the attacking team at random and once it is planted it is detonated within a limited time period.

Mercenary Team Deathmatch-In the "Mercenary Team Deathmatch" mode, a team may be organized with AI or mixed with players and AI's. The team with the highest kills wins the round and killed players re-spawn in just a few seconds. The side that reaches its kill quota first, or has more kills when time expires, wins!

Destruction Race-Two teams operate in Destruction Race mode and race to destroy the opponents defended target. Each side has a number of destroyable targets on their side of the map, and the side to destroy the targets belonging to the opponent wins the competition! Killed players are automatically re-spawned at their last captured target position. Other special features include a map divided into sections that must be defended.

Unlike other first person shooter games available today, Mercenary Wars features a unique stat system that players can use to upgrade and customize their lifelike characters. The combat in the game is designed to feel very realistic, while also allowing players to adjust their speed, accuracy, and health stats. Mercenary Wars is set in the not so distant future in a world where order and society as we know them are a thing of the past. The economies of the world have crashed and have been replaced with total chaos. New alliances have been forged and the world is now controlled by well-trained groups of mercenaries. Players must determine who to swear their allegiance to and fight side-by-side to the death, if necessary, in the quest to ensure becoming the new global powerhouse.

Mercenary Wars will also feature an innovative Artificial Intelligence system where computer controlled "bots" can be used in several ways ranging from practice to enhancing game play. Via four difficulty modes, players can select their desired skill level no matter what their previous FPS experience might be. Other features include multiple gameplay modes, a variety of character types and races, extensive ranking system including more than 50 different character ranks and titles, an expansive number of weapons and equipment which allow for character customization and a built-in player-to-player audio communication tool for enhanced real-world combat simulation.

For more information, visit http://mercenarywars.uforia.com

About Uforia, Inc.
Uforia, Inc. is an online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games and integrated marketing solutions to provide English speaking gamers worldwide with the best online experience possible. Headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, Uforia also has members based in Seoul, Korea who work directly with leading game development studios. For more information about Uforia, please visit http://www.uforia.com

Mogilev, Belarus - Awem studio, the developer of such hits as Star Defender 1 - 4, Cradle Of Rome and Cradle Of Persia, Today (September 2, 2009) announced the exclusive release of its first and eagerly awaited hidden object game - Romance Of Rome which is now available at the company website.

Romance of Rome is an enjoyable hidden object game which successfully merges elements of quest and puzzle into one title. Romance Of Rome offers a captivating storyline with notable and smart characters, sets engaging tasks and is filled with lots of pleasant surprises and twists of events. Players will have a great possibility to embark on a gripping journey through the lands of ancient Rome.

"Awem studio is proud of its hand-drawn graphics," said Oleg Rogovenko, Awem studio's CEO. "In Romance Of Rome you will be excited by a captivating story with humorous dialogues and unique interactions with characters. I believe players will enjoy the time they spend on finding cleverly hidden items and enjoy the game atmosphere we created."

Romance of Rome features 21 visually stunning locations and tons of inventory based puzzles. Earn over 30 ancient trophies and synchronize your achievements with your awem account.

A free trial version of Romance Of Rome can be downloaded from the developer's web site: http://www.awem.com/romance-of-rome.html

Pricing and Availability
Romance of Rome runs on Windows XP/VISTA and requires Pentium 800 MHz, 512 MB RAM. A single-user license costs $19.95 (USD). More information is available at http://www.awem.com/romance-of-rome.html

About Awem Studio:

Founded in 2002, Awem studio consists of highly qualified professionals with wide experience who are constantly uplifting the high standards of the company. For over seven years, Awem studio has been bringing fun and enjoyment to casual game fans worldwide. The company's major hits are Cradle Of Rome, Cradle Of Persia, Star Defender (1 - 4), Alien Stars, Aquitania. To learn more, visit http://www.awem.com.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - 505 Games, in collaboration with 1C Company, today (September 2, 2009) announced that the demo for IL 2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey has reached a combined one million downloads on Xbox LIVE for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and on PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3. The game will release in North America on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, and on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 on Nintendo DS and the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.

"One million demo downloads clearly showcases undeniable interest in IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey among gamers," said Adam Kline, president of 505 Games U.S. "With the amount of attention paid to every detail of this title, from environments based on a hybrid of period maps and satellite data to our powerful tangible damage effects engine to audio recorded from vintage aircraft, we're thrilled that so many players are eager to play this year's most authentic World War II flight combat game."

In IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, players engage in the most famous confrontations of the European front, piloting fighters or heavy bombers across a range of missions. There are six theatres of war in which to engage - The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, the Battle of the Bulge and Korsun - representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe.

Taking environmental and landscape visuals to new heights by incorporating satellite technology, IL-2 also boasts a tangible damage effects engine. Players will see real-time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dogfights. IL-2 will support up to 16 players in multiplayer aerial combat set across four scenarios - Dogfight, Team Battle, Strike and Capture the Airfield.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey will be published by 505 Games in collaboration with 1C Company, and will be available in North America on September 8, 2009 for Xbox 360 and PS3, and on September 15 for DS and PSP. For the latest information, visit the official Web site at http://www.il2game.com or follow IL-2 on Twitter at http://twitter.com/IL2BirdsOfPrey.

About 505 Games

505 Games, headquartered in Milton Keynes is dedicated to the publishing and international distribution of full price, mid-range and budget computer and videogames in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) markets and Australia. The current portfolio includes the best selling games Cooking Mama, ArmA: Armed Assault, Bust-a-Move and Armored Core and covers all gaming platforms, including next generation consoles like Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360. For More information on 505 Games and its products please visit www.505games.co.uk.

About 1C Company
1C Company specializes in distribution, publishing and development of business, entertainment and educational software. Founded in 1991, 1C has become the largest publisher and distributor of computer and video games in Eastern and Central Europe. 1C Company is widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several internal studios. Internal developments of 1C include IL-2 Sturmovik series and Theatre of War. 1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced over 100 projects for PC and consoles including titles like Space Rangers, Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, Men of War, Perimeter, Fantasy Wars, Elven Legacy, Death to Spies, King's Bounty: The Legend. For more information, please visit www.1cpublishing.com.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment specializes in creation of games for various platforms (PC/PS3/Xbox 360) and also gives much attention to technology-related research work which provides attraction and applicability to the company's solutions in changeable IT market conditions. At the moment Gaijin team is represented by six departments and over sixty highly qualified employees. The company's projects have received a range of mass media and game industry awards including a few Russian Game developers conference "Best simulator", "Best game for next-gen consoles" (IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey / PS3, X-box 360), "Best technologies" for Dagor Engine, "Best sound" and many more.

London, UK - Today (August 28, 2009) the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Asylum game has been awarded a Guinness World Record for the ‘Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever’.
Batman: Arkham Asylum, out today in the United Kingdom, has been given top scores across the board from National newspapers and specialist game reviewers. The game has broken the Guinness World Record in this category by achieving the highest average score of 91.67 from reviews around the world.

Developed by Rocksteady Studios and based on DC Comics’ Batman license, Batman: Arkham Asylum offers players diverse gameplay that pushes the envelope for action, adventure and superhero games and exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure taking them to the depths of Arkham Asylum.

Gaz Deaves from Guinness World Records states, “We are so pleased to be awarding Batman: Arkham Asylum a Guinness World Record. It is a fantastic new game and due to the reaction of gaming experts we believe it has a well deserved place in the Guinness World Records book.”

In Batman: Arkham Asylum, BATMAN finds himself trapped inside the confines of Gotham’s psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane, ARKHAM ASYLUM. THE JOKER has set a trap for the DARK KNIGHT and has conspired with the deranged inmates to eliminate BATMAN once and for all. Adding to the authenticity of the game are veteran animated Batman voice talents Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy, who reprise their roles as The Joker and Batman respectively.

Batman: Arkham Asylum features an original story by Paul Dini, Batman writer and five-time Emmy Award winner whose credits include Lost and Batman: The Animated Series. Gamers will move in the shadows, instill fear amongst their enemies and confront The Joker and Gotham City’s most notorious villains, including HARLEY QUINN, BANE, KILLER CROC, POISON IVY and SCARECROW, who have taken over the asylum.

Batman: Arkham Asylum is rated “BBFC 15” and available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 Computer Entertainment System for the suggested retail price of £49.99. It will also be available for Games for Windows LIVE at retail outlets for the suggested retail price of £34.99 on September 18, 2009. For more information, please visit www.batmanarkhamasylum.com.

Aug 27, 2009 - In the name of Kane - the fans have spoken. EA Los Angeles announces the official name for the upcoming iteration of the award-winning real-time strategy series, Command & Conquer 4. Scheduled for a 2010 release, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight was chosen by the series' dedicated fan base as their favorite name for the next installment of the best-selling game franchise. More than 15,000 fans from all over the world submitted their ideas via the official game site, with Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight being the most popular title for EALA's conclusion to the epic Tiberium saga.

Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight brings a multitude of innovations to the fast and action-packed C&C gameplay that fans have come to love in the series' 15-year legacy. Introducing mobile bases, persistent player progression, a 3-class system and an objective-based 5v5 multiplayer, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight will bring fans more strategic depth and compelling new gameplay variations than any C&C game before. With the return of the series' signature high quality live action cinematics, including Joe Kucan as the Brotherhood of Nod's enigmatic leader Kane, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight is set out to give fans a powerful and stunning conclusion to their beloved saga.

Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight will be available for the PC in 2010 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI. To get the latest intel on everything Command & Conquer on twitter at http://twitter.com/ea_apoc.

August 25, 2009 - Cary, NC – cdv Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce that Marc Ecko will be in their booth at the 2009 Penny Arcade Expo. Mr. Ecko will be in the booth (#242) from 2-3PM on Saturday, September 5, and will be signing limited-edition Ecko brand t-shirts created specifically for this year's expo. During the signings, cdv USA will be giving away several Nintendo DS handheld systems in honor of Marc Ecko's collaboration in the development of "I Heart Geeks," an upcoming puzzle title from cdv USA.

cdv Software Entertainment USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of cdv Software Entertainment AG, is a leading publisher of third-party video games and interactive entertainment with offices in New Jersey and headquarters in Cary, North Carolina. cdv Software Entertainment USA has published critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles including Divine Divinity, Blitzkrieg, City Life, DarkStar One, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened and Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. For more information, please visit http://www.cdvus.com.

Marc Ecko Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marc Ecko Enterprises, is a production company of video games and interactive entertainment with headquarters in New York City. Marc Ecko Entertainment produced the critically acclaimed Marc Ecko's Getting up: Contents Under Pressure. The company will continue to expand its offerings with upcoming titles including the highly anticipated "DEXTER The Game" based on the hit Showtime original series. For more information, please visit http://www.marceckoentertainment.com