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Participants Can Find Hidden QR Codes to Unlock In-Game Door Codes, Win Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network Prizes, Receive Exclusive Real-World Swag

Square Enix, Inc. and Eidos-Montreal launched the DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION® (DXHR) QR MISSIONS App for fans of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, wherein participants will have the opportunity to win exclusive real world prizes as well as in-game rewards. In order to join the DXHR QR MISSIONS Scavenger Hunt, fans should visit the App store on their iOS device. The first code is already available in the exclusive content section of the game’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DeusEx). New codes will be released every week for the next seven weeks.

So, How Does It Work?
Fans should visit the App store to download the App (DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION QR MISSIONS) for their iOS device and register for the DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION QR MISSIONS. Participants must be 17-years-old or older, have an iOS device with a camera and be able to register using Facebook Connect. Participants will also have to choose their preferred gaming platform.

Once the App is installed, users can begin looking for QR Codes — both online and in the real world — in a variety of locations including marketing and public relations materials, in-store advertising, the official website and Facebook page, and more. Hints for code locations will appear on the Official Eidos-Montreal Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/eidosmontreal) as well as the game’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DeusEx).

When a code is found, participants will use their iOS device equipped with a camera to scan it, thereby capturing that code and earning themselves (and all participants) 10 points.

So, What Can Fans Win?
The DXHR QR MISSIONS Scavenger Hunt delivers elite rewards for the fastest and most thorough code collectors as well as an amazing prize for all participants through a larger, unified goal. These prizes include:
· For each code scanned, users receive an item immediately including special game footage, secret codes to unlock in-game doors, “Augment Yourself” codes and other assets and info from the game.
· The first 1,000 participants to find 10 codes will receive an exclusive theme for their preferred platform (either the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3). These themes will be available for sale at a later date.
· If the collective score for all participants reaches 1,000,000 points before August 23 (the North American release date), all registered participants in the DXHR QR MISSIONS Scavenger Hunt will receive an exclusive item for their Xbox LIVE Avatar or for PlayStation Home. This item will be a toy version of the in-game “B-EE Chopper” that will appear as an Avatar prop item for their Xbox LIVE Avatar and will be available as a companion that follows the user within PlayStation Home.

· The first 10 participants to collect ALL 21 QR codes will receive the following prize package:
o One (1) copy of Deus Ex: Human Revolution Augmented Edition (system based upon original console selection)
o One (1) pair of Custom Deus Ex: Human Revolution headphones
o One (1) SQUARE ENIX PRODUCTS PLAY ARTS –KAI- Adam Jensen Action Figure
o One (1) Deus Ex: Human Revolution Limited Edition Compression Sleeve

Users can find the first code in the DXHR QR MISSIONS Scavenger Hunt on the game’s official Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/DeusEx) on the “Exclusive Content” tab. Participants must “Like” the page in order to see the code. Additional codes will be unleashed immediately.

‘The Day The Music Stopped’ Hits #11 Top Free Book in the App Store; Help the Interactive Preschoolers’ App Reach the Top 10 and Win!

We eliminated the price for 24 hours and you helped The Day The Music Stopped eBook App hit #11 in the App Store’s Top Free Apps in Books! Now, The Juno Company is showing its APPreciation by keeping it free through Friday! PLUS, if the App breaks the Top 10 The Juno Company wants to send you home with a free download of Juno’s newest hit DVD One Bunny Band, along with the movie’s soundtrack!

Here’s how it all works – download The Day The Music Stopped for free and post your impressions of the App on your Facebook page. Tag ‘JunoBaby’ so we see your post (http://www.facebook.com/JunoBaby). If the App reaches #10 or higher in the Top Free Books section of the App Store by Friday at midnight and we’ve seen your post on Facebook we will automatically gift you a code to download the One Bunny Band DVD and soundtrack. In addition, you’ll also be entered into the drawing to win an Apple® iPad®! The winner will be chosen at random on June 25th.

Cheers all around for free stuff! But first, in order to break the Top 10, we’ve got to keep the downloads going! Download the App for your preschooler and spread the word to your friends!

About The Day The Music Stopped eBook App:
The Day The Music Stopped eBook App takes you on a musical journey inside the 3D world of Harmonia Springs where everything is made of music. Join adorable and fun loving characters, Juno, Rai Rai, Bunny, Buzz and Indie as they eagerly watch and listen to Murphy showing off this new invention the “shush machine”. All turns to chaos when Bunny presses the red button on the machine and the music in Harmonia Springs comes to a stop! Together the reader, Juno and friends must try and figure out how to bring the music back to Harmonia Springs. Action, adventure, original music, and breathtaking animation provide a new element of reading entertainment for toddlers and preschoolers, and the fun doesn’t stop with the story! Create your own melodies, harmonies, and rhythms throughout the book and dive into a series of fun and engaging mini games with the cast of Juno!

Get a glimpse of The Day The Music Stopped in beautiful 3D action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3jKCCtR1o0

You Could Win the Ultimate Summer Gig

DreamCatcher Games is officially on the hunt for a North American ArcaniA Gaming Correspondent – the ultimate summer gig for any gamer.

The winner: armed with your very own Flip Video Camera and Dell Notebook, you’ll be capturing interviews with game developers, gaming media, industry insiders, in addition to behind-the-scenes footage at premiere events such as E3 Expo and GamesCom!

“The ideal candidate will be fun, outgoing and won’t be afraid of a little travelling, but more importantly have a passion for video games.” says Roman Wenzl, CEO of DreamCatcher Games. “The winner of the contest will be responsible for an ArcaniA blog where they will report on E3, GamesCom, any interesting interviews and everything to do with ArcaniA. This is a perfect way for someone to break into the gaming industry.”

To qualify, submit a video up to one minute in length via The Ultimate Gaming Gig Group Page on Veoh.com describing why you would be the ultimate ArcaniA gaming correspondent. Videos will be spotlighted on the ArcaniA website, and the top three finalists (voted on by a panel of judges) will be flown to Los Angeles, where the winner will be announced live at E3 Expo on June 17th, 2010!

The winner will receive:

· Free Roundtrip Airfare and Accommodations to GamesCom 2010 in Cologne, Germany

· Exclusive Interviews with ArcaniA Voiceover Talent and Producers

· Creative Control over the ArcaniA Blog

· An ArcaniA branded Flip Video Cam

· An ArcaniA branded Dell Notebook

http://www.veoh.com/group/the-ultimate-gaming-gig

Starting today, you can register to be a part of “The Story of Frankie Potts” – an interactive experience that brings you into the world of an undercover agent learning the inner workings of the three Mafia families in Empire Bay. Over the course of Frankie’s operation, players will gain access to exclusive screenshots, in-game info, and character histories. Registered participants will also have a chance to test their skills in four challenge games, competing against other Mafia II fans around the world for a chance to win limited edition swag and the contest’s grand prize: The Ultimate Gaming Experience from Sony – including PS3, 60″ TV, 7.1 surround sound and a copy of Mafia II signed by the team.

Sign up now at http://www.mafia2game.com/frankiepotts – His story begins today.

Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West, the team based third person shooter, was released via Steam on April 8, 2010. In celebration of its launch, the development team at Fatshark developed two promotions to share with the Lead and Gold community, “Kill the Fatshark” and “The Fastest Gun on Steam.”

After a full week of competition, Paradox Interactive reported that roughly 1.5% of the community have managed to kill a “Fatshark” and unlocked this unique achievement. While the one week promotion has ended, players are encouraged to keep their eyes open for any future Fatshark sightings and claim their respected bragging rights.

“I’ve never had so much fun being killed,” said Martin Wahlund, CEO of Fatshark. “We are glad to see so many players participating.”

Steam player “Trenk” is wanted dead or alive. Currently the #1 player on the leaderboards, “Trenk” is the fastest gun on Steam. Each week, the highest scorer on Steam’s avatar is placed in a “Wanted” poster located on the wall in one of the maps. If Trenk maintains his/her #1 position, Fatshark will up his/her bounty.

“The Steam release has not only been a great success, but the promotions have added a whole new level of excitement. We are looking forward to the upcoming PlayStation release” said Mattias Lilja, Producer at Paradox Interactive.

For more information on the game, join the Lead & Gold Facebook fan page, visit www.leadandgold.com, www.fatshark.se/leadandgold/ or follow the game on Twitter @leadandgold

Time is running out on your chance to enter to win a boatload of loot in the Divinity II – Ego Draconis “Quest for Glory” sweepstakes. The deadline to enter the sweepstakes is February 1st.

More than 100 dedicated Dragon Knights have already entered to win the “Quest For Glory” by unlocking every Achievement in the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft version of Divinity II – Ego Draconis and going to www.honorofrivellon.com to enter.

Visit www.honorofrivellon.com to enter, for all sweepstakes details and a full list of first place and runner-up prizes.

Check out the official “Quest For Glory” trailer here.

The first place prize package includes:

· The Dragon Knight Epic Trophy

· A Divinity II custom Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system

· Divinity II – Ego Draconis Controller Skin Set

· Divinity II – Ego Draconis Decal Set

· Divinity II – Ego Draconis Game Card Set

· Divinity II – Ego Draconis In-Game Items Pack (weapon /armor)

· Gaming lounge which includes a large screen TV, gaming chair and controllers

The Dragon Knight Epic Trophy, given out only to the first place winner, is a high quality 3D rendition of a dragon’s head mounted on a plaque. The figurine will be produced using the same 3D models used in Divinity II – Ego Draconis and rendered and machine cut for accuracy.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II – Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they will battle the forces of evil not just as a human warrior, but also as a powerful Dragon Knight! Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity IIboasts a robust fantasy adventure of more than 60 hours, teeming with massive dungeons and outdoor spaces to explore. It offers deep on-the-ground and aerial combat, and a mystery to unravel that could reveal hidden truths and revive forgotten evils, altering the face of Rivellon forever! Divinity II – Ego Draconis is available for Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

For more information about Divinity II – Ego Draconis, which is rated “M” for “Mature” by the ESRB, please visit www.cdvus.com or www.divinity2.com.

Win outstanding prizes, including a Divinity II console skin featuring your own artwork!

cdv Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce the Divinity II – Ego Draconis Game Art Contest! Fans of the heroes, creatures and landscapes that fill the world of Rivellon will now have the chance to prove their artistic skills. Basing their art on game assets provided at www.honorofrivellon.com, aspiring dragon slayers must forge works of epic beauty in competition for a host of rare treasures. Contestant submissions will be judged on their creativity, relevance to Divinity II– Ego Draconis and presentation quality.

Prize packages for the Divinity II – Ego Draconis Game Art Challenge include an Xbox 360 with an incredible console skin featuring the winner’s actual artwork, a themed controller, controller skins, in-game bonuses and more! For all the details on the Divinity II – Ego Draconis Game Art Challenge, please visit www.honorofrivellon.com.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II – Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they will battle the forces of evil not just as a human warrior, but also as a powerful Dragon Knight! Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity II boasts a robust fantasy adventure of more than 60 hours, teeming with massive dungeons and outdoor spaces to explore. It offers deep on-the-ground and aerial combat, and a mystery to unravel that could reveal hidden truths and revive forgotten evils, altering the face of Rivellon forever!

For more information about Divinity II – Ego Draconis, which is rated “M” for “Mature” by the ESRB, please visit www.cdvus.com or www.divinity2.com.

Master the ways of the Dragon Knight for your final chance to win!

cdv Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce the third and final round of its Divinity II – Ego Draconis “Game Feature Challenge” contest! Setting itself apart from nearly every fantasy RPG to date, Divinity II – Ego Draconis allows aspiring Dragon Knights to play in both human and dragon forms, and you must master the ways of both in order to win awesome Divinity II – Ego Draconis prizes!

This third round of questions debuts today and will focus on the gameplay, skill, and combat differences between Divinity II’s Human Form and Dragon Form. Contestants who make it through this third and final round of questions will be given a chance to receive a variety of great Divinity II – Ego Draconis Game Feature Challenge including themed controllers, controller skins, in-game bonuses and more! For more information about the contest, and its rules, please visit – www.honorofrivellon.com

The Game Feature Challenge comes on heels of the recently launched Divinity II – Ego DraconisEpic PC Sweepstakes, which gives fans the chance to win epic loot, including a Custom Divinity II – Ego Draconis Gaming PC and a High-Resolution LCD Desktop Display. Visit www.honorofrivellon.com for a full list of prizes, more details and to enter to win!

Don’t forget about the Divinity II – Ego Draconis GAMESTOP 360 Pre-Order Bonus: Players who pre-order Divinity II – Ego Draconis for the Xbox 360 from GameStop will receive the exclusive in-game Blood Echelon Armor and Weapon Set while supplies last. The Blood Echelon is a select lodge of elite Dragon Slayers who have earned the highest of distinctions on the battlefield. The pre-order program is available now through January 5, 2010.

**Please note that this program applies only to pre-orders of Divinity II – Ego Draconis for Xbox 360 **

Please visit your local GameStop for more information and incentive details, or check online at: http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75982.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II — Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they will battle the forces of evil not just as a human warrior, but also as a powerful Dragon Knight! Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity II– Ego Draconis boasts a robust fantasy adventure of more than 60 hours, teeming with massive dungeons and outdoor spaces to explore. It offers deep on-the-ground and aerial combat, and an intriguing mystery to unravel that could reveal hidden truths and revive forgotten evils, altering the face of Rivellon forever!

For more information about Divinity II – Ego Draconis, which is rated “M” for “Mature” by the ESRB, please visit www.cdvus.com or www.divinity2.com

Rockstar Games Presents The Midnight Club: Los Angeles Pizza Hut South Central Showdown

We’re excited to present the first Social Club Tournament series for Midnight Club: Los Angeles South Central. To commemorate the event Rockstar Games and Pizza Hut are teaming up to give the ultimate Midnight Club player a chance to win a year’s worth of free pizza! To enter, download the free South Central Map Expansion on Xbox LIVE or PLAYSTATION Network and compete in the Midnight Club: Los Angeles – South Central Pizza Hut Showdown. Racers will battle to post the fastest times on the leader boards for their shot at $599 worth of Pizza Hut gift cards equal to a free Pizza Mia™ every week for a year.

Registration is open from now until April 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with the first round getting underway on April 14 at 12:00 a.m. ET. Go to www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/events for complete official rules and eligibility details.

cdv Software Entertainment USA and GameRigs have launched a new sweepstakes, offering gamers a chance to win some very cool Sacred 2-themed prizes. To enter, simply visit the GameRigs Sacred 2 contest page and fill out the online form. On April 13, 2009, winners will be chosen at random to win some fantastic prizes.

Contest URL -
http://www.game-rigs.com/promos/sacred2x360/

Prizes -
One lucky winner will receive:

* An Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system
* Sacred 2 – Fallen Angel Xbox 360 and controller decal skin
* A copy of Sacred 2 – Fallen Angel (Xbox 360)
* A 32″ LCD HDTV Display
* A Gaming Chair with Audio Speakers
Two additional winners will receive:
* Sacred 2 – Fallen Angel Xbox 360 and controller decal skin
* A copy of Sacred 2 – Fallen Angel (Xbox 360)

For more information about Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, the action-RPG for PC and next-generation consoles, please visit http://www.cdvus.com or http://sacred2.com