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‘BloodRayne Betrayal,’ ‘Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic,’ ‘Hulk Hogan’s Main Event,’‘Take Shape,’ ‘The Hidden’ and more to be playable, as well as a first look at best-selling franchise sequel ‘Zumba Fitness 2’

Majesco Entertainment Company today announced its 2011 E3 gaming line up for this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

For millions of fans, “Mama” cultivated their green thumb in Gardening Mama, turned their world into a work of art in Crafting Mama, and rocked the little ones to sleep in the innovative Babysitting Mama. Now Mama returns to the kitchen this fall with all new recipes and surprises in Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic(Nintendo 3DS),and expands her skills in the wilderness in Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures (Nintendo DS) for girls and boys.

Following on the heels of mega hit Zumba Fitness, Majesco Entertainment jumps back into the dance-fitness genre with the exhilarating Zumba Fitness 2 (Wii); visit the Majesco booth for a sneak peek at the behind-the- scenes trailer. Also available to check out is the original video game femme fatale, Rayne, as she returns to battle and feed in the hack ‘n slash action game BloodRayne Betrayal (Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, PlayStation Network), which delivers over-the-top, stylish action with a healthy dose of bloodshed.

In addition to the recently announced Hulk Hogan’s Main Event, Majesco will also be presenting two more titles on Kinect for Xbox 360: Take Shape and Mind ‘n Motion.

* Hulk Hogan’s Main Event: It’s all about the show in the first motion-based wrestling game on Kinect for Xbox 360 that lets players train with mentor Hulk Hogan as they build their own wrestling personalities and learn the art of showmanship to win over the crowd.
* Take Shape: Turn game night into a hilarious interactive party with the fast-paced Take Shape for Kinect! Twist, stretch and shrink your body into hundreds of different shapes, animals and symbols. “Shape yourself” solo to beat the fastest time or team up in multiplayer mode to unite your on-screen silhouettes in fun new ways. Fit through forms, bend into shapes and animals, match a mirrored image…even clear stacked shapes lightning fast in this fun-for-all-ages experience. Be flexible; be quick; be the life of the house party in Take Shape!
* Mind ‘n Motion: Think fast and stay coordinated in Mind ‘n Motion! This fun, family-friendly experience puts your motor skills to the test with activities that keep your entire body moving as fast as your mind can trigger your next move. From juggling to dodging shapes to jumping hopscotch, Mind ‘n Motion packs in ten levels per activity and mixes it up throughout with additional gameplay elements like inverse controls, faster pace and new tricks to make you think quick on your feet!

In addition to the next iteration in the Mama franchise, Majesco will also be showing off several other exciting Nintendo 3DS titles, including:
* The Hidden – This augmented reality ghost hunting experience turns your handheld into a portal to the astral plane as you search through real-world environments with the Nintendo 3DS camera.
* Face Racers: Photo Finish – Customize your ride by taking photos of your face with the Nintendo 3DS camera in this personalized arcade racer.
* Nano Assault – Master this unique fast-paced shooter set inside an electron-microscope inspired viral world.
* Pet Zombies – Create, customize, nurture and torment your very own pet zombie!

Majesco is also showcasing two of its current Facebook titles to underline the growing corporate focus on social gaming:
* Cooking Mama Friends’ Café: Work with Mama to create dishes to serve customers in your virtual café! Cooking Mama on Facebook platform brings the popular mechanic of cooking mini-games to an economy driven café.
* Parking Wars 2: Based off the hit A&E reality show and the sequel to the original Facebook game, Parking Wars 2 lets players park their cars on friends’ streets, trying to avoid parking illegally while monitoring and maintaining their own street and ticketing their friends’ illegally parked cars to generate income.

For additional information about Majesco’s entire line of products, please visit www.majescoentertainment.com.

Rune Factory: Tides Of Destiny, Harvest Moon: The Tale Of Two Towns, Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove, and Reel Fishing Paradise 3D to be Shown in Playable Form.

Natsume Inc. today announced its expansive lineup of games for the 2011 E3. Natsume will be showing Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny for the PlayStation 3 and Wii, Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns for the Nintendo 3DS and DS, Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove for the Nintendo 3DS, and Reel Fishing Paradise 3D for the Nintendo 3DS. It will be the debut showing of all four games, and all will be playable on the show floor.

“We have a lineup of top-notch titles this year!” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “We’ve got dancing, fishing, and exciting new entries in the Rune Factory and Harvest Moon series. No matter your age or tastes, we have a game for you!”

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny for PlayStation 3 & Nintendo Wii
This next chapter in the popular Rune Factory series makes its debut at this year’s E3. The game will be coming to both the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. In Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny, players take control of the giant golem Ymir to cross vast seas, uncover fertile farmlands, battle dangerous monsters, and discover dungeons packed with treasure and danger! An ocean of possibilities awaits!

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns for Nintendo 3DS and DS.
The latest game in the beloved Harvest Moon franchise will be released simultaneously on two great platforms: the Nintendo 3DS and DS.

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns features a great new cast of characters, fun-filled new festivals, and a new request system that lets player take on hundreds of mini-quests to earn extra rewards! Players choose which of two feuding villages to live in, then they’ll build a thriving farm, compete in challenging culinary contests, and befriend townsfolk, all in hope of bringing these fighting villages together once again!

Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove for Nintendo 3DS and DS
Gabrielle’s having a bad day. She sneezed her soul right out of her body! She’ll have to travel to Monster Town, the home of all things that go bump in the night, to get help. Only by busting out the ghostliest dance moves and thrilling and chilling people will she be able to scare up the power she needs to get herself back into her body! It’s a spooktacular rhythm adventure!

Real Fishing Paradise 3D for Nintendo 3DS
With gorgeous 3D environments and fish that leap off the screen at you, this is a fishing game like none you’ve ever seen before! Reel Fishing Paradise 3D takes players to 15 stunning fishing locales in their quest to become master anglers. They’ll fish tranquil lakes, rocky coasts, flooded forests, and more, all rendered in eye-popping 3D that brings every leaping fish and splash of water to life. A huge variety of fish will test the expertise of even the most seasoned fishing veterans, from wily largemouth bass to powerful bluefin tuna. Players can choose from more than 100 pieces of tackle and three styles of fishing: lure, fly, and bait. With so much to see and do, Reel Fishing Paradise 3D is a game that will have players hooked!

Head back to the kitchen or test your survival skills in the wilderness in the next adventures of the highly successful franchise

Majesco Entertainment is bringing back the fan favorite video game chef for two exciting new titles that offer something for everyone – Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic and Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures, coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS, respectively. The best-selling Mama franchise has sold 8 and a half million units in North America alone, and these new titles feature enough activities and challenges to keep both seasoned Mama fans and new players busy for hours on end.

“We’re very proud of the work we’ve put in to make the Mama brand one of the most successful and recognizable franchises in the industry,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. “Gamers of all ages and backgrounds have been enjoying the Mama titles for years, and we think they’ll continue to do so with these next two additions as Mama explores new territories, be it the wild outdoors or the new technology the 3DS provides. With three additional cross-platform Mama skus planned for 2012, as well as the continued expansion of Cooking Mama Friend’s Café on Facebook, Majesco is committed long-term to this beloved franchise.”

Join the original digital chef as she makes her debut on Nintendo 3DS with Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic! From new recipes and ways to play to fresh kitchen activities and dish combinations, the iconic kitchen cutie has some tricks up her sleeve that will magically transform kitchen newbies into master culinary artists! Slice, dice, knead, toss and flip your way through more than 200 unique Touch Screen mini-games as you cook in brand new ways with the Nintendo 3DS gyroscope: crack eggs, flip pans, balance plates and much more. Earn bronze, silver and gold medals while mixing up over 60 recipes that range from side dishes to full meals. Organize, decorate and clean your kitchen while watching surprising 3D events unfold as you prepare each meal.

Mama develops her wilderness skills in Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures that features 100 different stylus based games across a broad range of challenges: craft a fishing pole, use it to fish then cook your catch; capture wild chickens for a tasty egg breakfast; set up your tent; collect exotic insects and much more. Both girls and boys can enjoy fun outdoor activities like rock climbing, spelunking, rowing and tree climbing as they navigate 38 different levels that span forests, mountains and seas. Would-be campers can choose to play as either the son or daughter with Mama or Papa providing guidance depending on the challenge. With customization options and collectible play, Camping Mama lets everyone go wild in the great outdoors!

Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic for Nintendo 3DS and Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures for Nintendo DS are both expected to release this fall. For additional information on the Mama franchise, please visit www.cookingmamaus.com.

Pokémon and Nintendo are giving fans first chance to unlock an exclusive character in Pokémon Black and Pokémon White video games via special Gamestop distribution.

Get the Shiny Legendary Trio for a Chance to Encounter the Mysterious Zoroark in Upcoming Video Games

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo are giving fans the opportunity to get a jump start in Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games with a special character distribution at all U.S. and Canadian GameStop stores. Starting today through February 6, 2011, Pokémon players can add a Legendary Trio of treasured Shiny Pokémon-Raikou™, Entei™, and Suicune™-for their English language versions of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Version games. Transfer any one of the Legendary Trio into Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version to unlock the opportunity to encounter a brand-new elusive Pokémon!

Receiving any of the Shiny Legendary Trio is a treat for Pokémon Trainers, and even more exciting is the chance to catch the mysterious Illusion Fox Pokémon Zoroark™, a Pokémon that cannot be obtained through normal gameplay-for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. Make sure you are one step ahead of Zoroark when the new video games launch for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems on March 6, 2011!

Pokémon fans will also see Zoroark, along with the Tricky Fox Pokémon, Zorua™, in a brand new Pokémon feature film, Pokémon-Zoroark: Master of Illusions, premiering on Cartoon Network in February. The movie begins with the Legendary Trio, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, wreaking havoc on the unsuspecting residents of Crown City. Do the new Dark-type Pokémon Zoroark and Zorua have anything to do with this chaos?

Details for receiving the Shiny Legendary Trio:

What: Shiny Raikou, Shiny Entei, and Shiny Suicune character distribution

Where: U.S. and Canadian GameStop stores.

When: Shiny Raikou-January 3 through January 9, 2011

Shiny Entei-January 17 through January 23, 2011

Shiny Suicune-January 31 through February 6, 2011

How: Players must have a Nintendo DS™ system and their own copy of the English language versions of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold or SoulSilver Version video games (each sold separately).

Players must have acquired the Pokédex within their game.

Players must have no more than two Wonder Cards in their possession.

Visit any U.S. or Canadian GameStop during the designated distribution period.

More information on how to encounter Zorua in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version will be coming soon.

For more information about the Shiny Legendary Trio distribution and new Pokémon characters from Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version visit www.pokemon.com.

Coming to Nintendo Wii, DS and PC September 28, 2010!

Set Sail on This Maiden Voyage of Mystery and Adventure at Sea

O-Games has announced that Titanic Mystery™ is coming to North America on Nintendo Wii™, DS™ 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

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is scheduled to ship May 18, 2010. For more information on Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands please visit: www.princeofpersiagame.com

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother’s kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction. When the decision is made to use the ancient power of the Sand in a desperate gamble to save the kingdom from total annihilation, the Prince will embark on an epic adventure in which he will learn to bear the mantle of true leadership, and discover that great power often comes with a great cost.

Pokémon and Nintendo Offer Special Pokéwalker Route Distribution for a Limited Time

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo of America Inc. will distribute the Winner’s Path Route for the Pokéwalker™ accessory via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. Beginning Thursday, May 6 through Friday, June 25, players of Pokémon HeartGold or Pokémon SoulSilver Versions who have wireless broadband Internet access will have the opportunity to unlock a new Route, which gives them a chance to discover extraordinary Pokémon and rare items particularly useful to the competitive Pokémon Trainer.

Pokémon fans who earn enough Watts on the Winner’s Path Route might discover a Munchlax that knows Selfdestruct, and useful items such as the Focus Sash and Choice Band. They may even find a Magikarp™ that learns the move Bounce when it evolves into Gyarados™. All Pokémon captured in the Pokéwalker will be holding useful items that are difficult to attain during normal gameplay.

This unique distribution event is only available for a short time and may provide players with the edge needed to outplay their opponents during the 2010 Pokémon Video Game Championships. For more information about championship events or Pokéwalker distribution, players should visit www.pokemon.com.

About the Pokéwalker

The Pokéwalker accessory is a small device that lets players take their favorite Pokémon with them wherever they go. Players can transfer a Pokémon to the Pokéwalker and then simply walk around in real life. By walking, players earn Watts that can be used to encounter and catch wild Pokémon, or search for hidden items. The Pokémon in the Pokéwalker will gain Experience Points as the player walks, and can even go up one level when they are transferred back into the game.

LITTLE ORBIT (www.littleorbit.com), the worldwide publisher and developer of entertainment products for the casual video game marketplace, has released seven new screenshots of Busy Scissors today. The screenshots provide a first look at Busy Scissors on the Nintendo DS platform.

The world’s first and only industry-backed hairstyling simulation game, Busy Scissors offers players the opportunity to have fun playing mini-games based on real-life professional styling techniques. Using DS controls to shampoo, cut, color and style hair, players acquire eccentric clientele as they progress through six career levels.

Busy Scissors is scheduled for release in North America and Europe this September on Nintendo DS and Wii.

About Little Orbit:

Little Orbit is a publisher and developer of casual video game entertainment products. Based in Orange County, California, and London, England, Little Orbit brings high quality life simulations to the mass market. Little Orbit was founded by marketing and video game industry veterans with a record of successfully building entrepreneurial ventures and holding top positions in the interactive game industry. The team has a unique history with entertainment companies like Disney, Dreamworks Animation, Warner Bros, Taco Bell, and Mattel that demonstrates an ability to leverage highly visible brands to help grow and engage consumers in emerging game channels. For more information visit www.littleorbit.com.

Award-winning Gameplay and Technology From EA’s Best-Selling Franchise

Maximized for Console and Handheld Players With All-New Platform-specific Features

The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the critically-acclaimed The Sims™ 3 is in development for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, the Wii and Nintendo DS, and will be available this fall. Millions embraced the launch of The Sims 3 on the PC/Mac last summer making it the biggest PC launch in EA’s history and going on to become to the #1 best-selling PC title in 2009*. The groundbreaking The Sims franchise has continued to gain momentum, remaining a worldwide cultural touchstone for its enormous and growing fan base.

“We’re bringing players the best console and handheld game for The Sims franchise to date and are excited to offer a unique experience for all types of gamers on their platform of choice,” explained Sam Player, Executive Producer at EA. “Building on the unique traits system, living open neighborhood, lifetime wishes, and endless customization options, we’ve tailored each platform of The Sims 3 with exclusive features to allow for even more control, creativity, and connectivity.”

In The Sims 3 for console and handheld, players will be able to create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires…or not, and control their lives within a living neighborhood. Additionally, all-new features make it easier than ever to mess with life as players can unlock the ultimate “Karma Powers” for instant control and unleash them on their Sims. Players can help their Sim “get lucky,” bless them with “instant beauty” or be deviant and curse them with an “epic fail.” But players should use these powers wisely—they may have unexpected results and karma may come back to bite.

Rich, immersive gameplay is complimented with a seamlessly integrated exchange system on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, gamers will be more connected than ever before as they design, build, and share their creations and download content from other players around the world without ever leaving the game.** Facing short and long term challenges, players will reap rewards and trophies and can even share achievements with friends by connecting to Facebook**.

Exclusive to the Wii version, players will be able to enjoy an all-new beach town with unique residents, traits, careers and lifetime wishes. For the first time ever, players can enjoy The Sims 3 with friends by going head to head in the new “Life Moments” game to earn rewards. Finally, players will also enjoy several adventure quests, as the game will challenge them to explore their town and discover the secrets therein.

Never before seen on Nintendo DS, players can use the stylus to build their Sims’ homes with tools, draw walls and floors, and customize virtually everything from décor objects, textures, and more. Players will use the stylus to sculpt their Sims’ facial features, choose hair styles and clothing, and dictate personalities in the most robust Create a Sim yet for a handheld game. In Story Mode, players will control multiple Sims within a family and enjoy life’s special moments. For the first time ever on the Nintendo DS, players can enjoy a complete life simulation as they guide their Sims through completing challenges to unlock additional items, new buildings and landmarks, and more.

“The Sims series’ continues to be one of the most successful videogames of all time by providing universally appealing content and focusing on the player’s imagination, emergent gameplay mechanics, and the innate humor evident in the virtual world of The Sims,” said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio. “We’re building on this foundation and applying new features that will make for a robust, deep and rewarding gameplay experience. I’m extremely proud of the game that the team is making and can’t wait to bring these exciting new features like Karma Powers to life and get them into players’ hands.”

The Sims 3 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and Nintendo DS is developed by The Sims Studio and has not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about The Sims 3, please go to www.TheSims3.com. The Sims 3 is also available for PC, Mac, iPhone®, iPod touch® and mobile devices.

* In North America and Europe according to NPD data, Chart-track UK, Gfk France, Gfk Spain, Gfk-MCC Germany and EA internal estimate.

** INTERNET CONNECTION, EA Online Account, and registration with single-use serial code enclosed with new, full retail purchase of The Sims 3 for Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 required. PlayStation®Network/Xbox LIVE® account required and separate fees may apply. Some features subject to availability through PlayStation Network and/or Xbox LIVE. Registration is limited to one EA Account per serial code and is non-transferable once used. You must be 13+ to register. EA Online Terms & Conditions found at www.ea.com.

Activision has provided new goodies for you today in the form of never-before-seen screens from the DS version of Activision’s Wipeout: The Game. Wipeout: The Game is based on ABC’s hit TV reality show, Wipeout.