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- Available Now via Xbox Live, Title Update Delivers Numerous Enhancements to Multiplayer and Single Player Experience in Atari’s Acclaimed Race Sim -

Atari today confirmed that a title update for ultra-realistic racing simulation game RACE Pro is available now for automatic download via Xbox Live.

Taking on board feedback from the player community, SimBin and Atari have responded with this first title update which addresses numerous issues and greatly enhances primarily the multiplayer experience and also the single player game.

RACE Pro is developed by renowned award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators, available now exclusively to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. For more information about RACE Pro visit www.atari.com/racepro and for more details about Atari’s entire product line up visit www.atari.com.

To make your voice heard on the official RACE Pro forum, click here.

The main enhancements and issues addressed in the Title Update are as follows:

MULTIPLAYER UPDATE
- Fixed bug causing the game to crash when 12 players have joined and left a multiplayer game
- Disallow connections to host if they are not waiting for players.
- Fixed the “fast forward” / speed bug currently generating some unrealistic race times in leaderboards.
- Fixed problem with lap times being reported to the wrong leaderboard when moving on to the next track in multiplayer.
- Fixed problem of a player joining during session activation causing the client to get stuck in the loading screen.
- Fixed issue when creating a session with downloaded car and inviting a player that doesn’t have the car
- Fixed name of tracks on servers list when players do several sessions in a row
- Fixed incorrect race length value seen in game list screen
- Fixed transparent car that appears after un-pausing in multiplayer qualification
- Fixed the incorrect message that appears when attempting to access multiplayer without a gamer profile signed-in and if selecting Multiplayer with an offline gamer profile
- Set default host option of qualification to NO in multiplayer for players that have never hosted a game in Race Pro before
- New messages: Display some session info in-game so players can recognize where in the game they are
- New messages: Add a specific multiplayer loading tip showing 50% of loading time in player match only.

GENERAL UPDATE
- Fixed performance drop while driving over curb
- Improved deformation of cars
- Fixed hot seat start position problems
- Removed dangerous driving dialogues when entering loading screen
- Fixed crash when the player tries to enter the end pit driving backwards and wants to restart the race after the losing message
- Fixed some localization bugs
- Locked F3000 car #12 and unlocked the Corvette C5R since there is no contract for it in Career mode
- Fixed validation for replay files to allow replay files saved between year 2000 and 2099
- Fixed sound bug making Doppler effect of other cars sound corrupt in swing cam
- Fixed force feedback detection for wheels and slightly improved strength of force
- Adjusted the Seat Leon Extreme Tryout time
- Fixed sound bug making the rev sounds on some cars not transition smoothly (including Mini Cooper and BMW M3 GTR)
- Fixed sound bug with the force calculation of picking the correct collision sound

Rockstar Games and Microsoft Present
Midnight Club: Los Angeles South Central Xbox LIVE® Event Saturday April 4th 2009

Game with Rockstar
To celebrate the launch of the South Central downloadable content Rockstar and Microsoft are proud to present the Midnight Club: Los Angeles South Central Xbox LIVE Event exclusively on Xbox LIVE. Jump into multiplayer on Saturday April 4th from 4pm to 7pm EST for your chance to cruise the South Central streets with key members of the Midnight Club development team from Rockstar San Diego and Rockstar New York. Simply add the Gamertags below to your friends list and get racing.

Rockstar Gamertags:
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RockstarNYTest2
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RkstrSDDesign1
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RkstrSDDesign4
RkstrSDTest1
RkstrSDCode1
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RockstarDub10
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles is an addictive blend of speed, style and freedom. A roster of licensed vehicles and limitless customization options are at your disposal as you race through the streets of a hyper-realistic Los Angeles with up to 16 total players. The Midnight Club: Los Angeles South Central Premium Upgrade is available on Xbox LIVE for 800 points and features a huge map expansion plus 9 new vehicles, new races and events, parts, music, vinyls, hydraulics, and more.

Check http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithdevelopers/2009/0329-mcla.htm for more information

Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, Bionic Commando, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop, FLOCK! and MotoGP for Wii Ready to Dominate the Console World

Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, has today confirmed that six of its upcoming titles will be released within the first half of 2009. The line-up demonstrates Capcom’s commitment to pursuing a multi-platform strategy while growing its portfolio of titles and includes the latest installments of some of gaming’s most cherished franchises.

Throughout 2008, Capcom was at the forefront of digital download titles and is set to continue this trend into 2009 and beyond. Capcom’s first downloadable game of the year, FLOCK!, is scheduled for release in early 2009 and will be available for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®Network and Windows PC platforms. FLOCK! sees players take control of a UFO that is tasked with herding animals to its mothership through a variety of interactive levels utilizing physics-based gameplay. With over 50 levels in single player and co-op modes and a simple yet powerful level editor to extend the experience, FLOCK!’s unique theme, clever humor and easy pick-up-and-play controls will ensure a new twist on the puzzle genre.

The Street Fighter® series makes a very welcome return with Street Fighter® IV, which comes to the Xbox 360 and Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system on February 17, 2009, followed by a Windows PC version set for release at a later date. The series which has amassed combined global sales of over 25 million units aims to put the fun back into the fighting genre and reignite the passion of the Street Fighter II era. Everything that made the legendary Street Fighter II a global hit is back in Street Fighter IV, with the addition of new characters (including fighters added just for the console version of the game), special moves and gameplay elements, providing challenges for even the most seasoned Street Fighter pro.

Infecting gamers and completing Capcom’s list of releases for February is Dead Rising™: Chop Till You Drop for the Wii, scheduled for release on February 27. Based on the smash Xbox 360 game (over one million copies sold to date), the humor and challenge that made the original a hit with gamers remains, while many core elements have been totally redesigned for the Wii platform and audience, taking zombie bashing to a whole new level. With the added functionality of the Wii Remote™, players will be able to shake off zombie attacks and swing and throw dozens of makeshift weapons (everything from chainsaws to baseball bats, soccer balls to café umbrellas) in order to survive.

Gamers around the globe have already written Friday the 13th, March 2009 on their calendars in blood red ink in order to mark the release of Resident Evil® 5. One of the industry’s most successful franchises brings the next generation of fear to Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 systems. Resident Evil 5 promises to set a new standard in action gaming with amazing graphics and both online and split-screen co-operative gameplay on a single console.
Also scheduled for release in March is MotoGP™ for the Wii. Due to hit retail in the middle of March to coincide with the pre-season activity for the 2009 MotoGP™ season, the title turns the Wii Remote into a set of virtual handlebars as players compete across the three race classes in single races, a full championship or a series of challenge stages. Different handling models and AI rider characteristics allow ease of entry for riders of all skills whether a seasoned bike racing fan or new to the genre.

Completing this impressive line up is Bionic Commando, the true sequel to the retro classic with an injection of next gen power, coming within the first half of the year. The title will be initially available for gamers on Xbox 360 and Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, with the Windows PC version following shortly afterwards. Bionic Commando harnesses the power of the latest generation of hardware to fully exploit the swing mechanic that made the original title so unique. Using the powers of the bionic arm to swing between towering skyscrapers, punch cars, pummel opponents and grab distant enemies, players can gain a tactical advantage to progress through the compelling single player campaign and take on all comers in online multiplayer modes.

The Official Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Trailer Round 2

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NinjaBee’s newest title first Xbox 360 game to feature playable Microsoft Avatars

Orem, Utah – November 19, 2008 – NinjaBee, a leading independent developer of Xbox LIVE® Arcade titles, announced today its latest title, A Kingdom for Keflings, is the premium and only new Xbox LIVE Arcade game to incorporate in-game Xbox LIVE Avatar support for the launch of the New Xbox Experience. Players can use their customized Avatar in the game to personally build their kingdom and boss around the tiny Keflings.

Players can use the new, customizable Avatar system to create a unique Avatar that looks the way they want and reflects their individual personality. These custom characters can instantly be put to work in the game interacting with Keflings, building buildings, collecting resources and even doing some custom animations like scaring the Keflings away, dancing, posing, and pointing and laughing. Xbox LIVE Avatars can be personalized through a wide variety of apparel and accessories that will be updated every two weeks and available for free. Your custom Avatar can be shared with friends, used to chat with people in LIVE Party, and can even star as the main character in certain games, such as A Kingdom for Keflings.

“A Kingdom for Keflings allows players to create a kingdom according to their own play style,” said Steve Taylor, President of NinjaBee. “It was designed from the start to be a customizable experience. With the addition of Xbox LIVE Avatars, players can now further tailor their experience by putting themselves into the game. Avatar characters can do everything the built-in giants can do, but they look even better doing it.”

A Kingdom for Keflings is an innovative new city-building title from the studio that developed and published the award winning Band of Bugs, Outpost Kaloki X and Cloning Clyde. A Kingdom for Keflings features fun and light-hearted gameplay with stunning visuals and original music to match. The gameputs players in the shoes of their very own giant avatar who is personally helping a village of Keflings become a full city. Giants start out with a small village and a handful (literally!) of helpful Keflings who are small humanoids that follow the player’s commands and try not to get stepped on. Each game is different as players customize their kingdom to their personal vision. The online multiplayer option allows up to four giants to build a kingdom cooperatively over Xbox LIVE Arcade. A Kingdom for Keflings is rated “E” For Everyone and can be downloaded directly from Xbox LIVE Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.

Island Def Jam recording artist Kerli will play Xbox LIVE® members on Thursday, November 20, in the new game Quantum of Solace, based on the two most recent James Bond movies starring Daniel Craig. If you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Kerli, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (4:30 P.M.) the Game with Fame session starts on Thursday, November 20, 5:00 P.M. ET.

Kerli’s debut album, Love Is Dead, released this July on the Island Def Jam label and has thrilled fans worldwide with its intimate themes of death and resurrection. Growing up in the tiny town of Elva, Estonia, was a trial for a girl with big dreams. “Where I come from, it was a shame to show your emotions. You could never be too happy, because something bad might happen,” she says. “My dream of leaving and making music was my escape. I had no other options.” And now she’s found her dream and making it her own with this successful album. Be sure to check out Kerli’s Emerging Artist page: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marketplace/emergingartists/2008/1014-kerli.htm

If you get a chance to play with Kerli, Xbox wants to hear about it! Send an e-mail to xlmail@microsoft.com with the subject: “GWF – Kerli.” Be sure to include your Gamertag and hometown.

Xbox Live Game With Fame featuring Kerli
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Time: 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. ET/2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. PT
Game: Quantum of Solace
Gamertag: KerliGWF
Link: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame/2008/1120-kerli.htm

Street Fighter® Branded Destination Experience to be featured in the New Xbox Experience!

SAN MATEO, CA – November 18, 2008 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is proud to announce that the much anticipated Super Street Fighter® II Turbo HD Remix for Xbox LIVE® Arcade will be one of the first games to be featured in the New Xbox® Experience with a Branded Destination Experience.

Launching tomorrow, the Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix destination experience will provide a central place for Xbox LIVE Arcade gamers to learn about new content, view the latest trailers, and access downloadable content, including picture packs, and both Basic and Premium Themes. The new Street Fighter® Premium Theme features extensive high-definition graphical layers that take over your Dashboard, presenting a fully dynamic and encompassing package for the ultimate social entertainment experience on Xbox LIVE.

“With 1080p high-definition art and graphics, and the ultimate user feature set, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is the perfect game to compliment the New Xbox Experience,” said Christian Svensson, VP of Strategic Planning and Business Development at Capcom Entertainment Inc. “Capcom is dedicated to providing captivating content to the digital space and we’re proud to participate in this new era of Xbox LIVE.”

For more information on the New Xbox Experience, visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/nxe

For more information on Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, visit: http://games.capcomdigital.com/streetfighterIIhdr

Shred, Drum and Wail in Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Live Weekend on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ –Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced an exclusive Xbox LIVE(R) online entertainment network weekend for their smash-hit Guitar Hero(R) World Tour. Starting November 27, 2008, players 14 years of age or older will be able to participate in a number of exciting online activities to determine who is truly the top Guitar Hero(R) rocker, such as:
– Xbox All Nighter – Thursday, 11/27, from dusk until dawn
– Play & Win Sweepstakes – Friday, 11/28, through Saturday, 11/30
– Game with Developers – Saturday, 11/30 from 2:00 – 5:00pm PST
Throughout the weekend, guitarist, drummers and vocalists who register and play the Guitar Hero World Tour multiplayer (co-op) session can also win special prizes, such as a Samsung television home theater package, collector’s edition Guitar Hero World Tour drum sticks, 1GB memory sticks and Guitar Hero portable USB/battery powered speakers.

Highlighting the weekend’s activities, on Sunday, November 30 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm EST, virtual musicians will have the opportunity to prove their rock god skills online against none other than Neversoft Entertainment, the creators of Guitar Hero World Tour. For those up for the challenge, be on the look-out for the following development team Gamertags:
– GHDevTina – Producer
– GHDevLee – Associate Producer
– GHDevCorey – Production Coordinator
– GHDevAnthony – Midi Designer
– GHDevChris – Midi Designer
– GHDevJason – Lead Animator
– GHDevZack – Junior Programmer
– GHDevJosh – Jr. Sound Designer
– GHDevKristina – Mocap Supervisor
– GHDevJustin – Mocap Tech
– GHDevAdry – QA Tester
– GHDevBrandon – QA Tester
– GHDevTravisR – QA Tester
More details on registering for Guitar Hero World Tour Xbox LIVE weekend and information regarding terms, conditions, and official rules are available through the official event page: http://www.xbox.com/guitarheroworldtour. Open registration will begin when the site goes live and will end at 11:59pm EST on November 30, 2008.

The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a wired microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. The Wii(TM) home video game system from Nintendo version is developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version is developed by Budcat. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit worldtour.guitarhero.com.

Satirical rock band Tenacious D, featuring Jack Black and Kyle Gass, will be on Xbox LIVE® November 20 to play Xbox LIVE members in Rock Band 2 and to celebrate the recent release of The Complete Masterworks 2 DVD . If you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Tenacious D, send a friend request to the following Gamertags and be online half an hour before (8:00 P.M.) the Game with Fame session starts on Thursday, November 20, 8:30 P.M. ET.

Tenacious D consists of Jack Black who has starred in numerous films (Shallow Hal, School of Rock, Nacho Libre, and more) and Kyle Gass who is an actor and guitarist for both Tenacious D and the rock band Trainwreck, where he takes on his alter-ego of Klip Calhoun. The Complete Masterworks 2 DVD of Tenacious D is a follow-up to the group’s first platinum-selling DVD. The new 2-disc DVD includes a full-length live concert of the band at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, a one-hour documentary about the making of their movie Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny and the (lack of) critical acclaim it received, and bonus features including music videos and the band’s appearances on the MTV Awards, Saturday Night Live, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

If you get a chance to play with Tenacious D, we want to hear about it! Send us an e-mail with the subject: “GWF – Tenacious D.” Be sure to include your Gamertag and home town.

Xbox Live Game With Fame featuring Tenacious D
WHEN: November 20th
TIME: 5:30PM to 7:30PM (PST)
WHERE: Los Angeles
GAME: Rock Band 2
GAMERTAG: JBTenacious, KGTenacious
LINKING URL: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame/2008/1110-tenaciousd.htm

Game with Fame presents…Play with Calle 13 on Xbox LiveLatin urban band Calle 13 brings their unique sound to Xbox LIVE® as they play Xbox LIVE® members Tuesday, November 18, in Call of Duty® World at War. If you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Calle 13, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (7:30 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts on Tuesday, November 18, 8:00 P.M. ET.

Latin band Calle 13 combines sounds from around the world to make their own distinct music, on display in their debut self-titled album, their tremendous Grammy winning follow-up Residente o Visitante, and now with their third full-length, Los De Atrás Vienen Conmigo (Those in the back come with me). René Pérez Joglar (Residente) and Eduardo José Cabra Martínez (Visitante) have a goal for their group. René says, “I would like to communicate with more people around the world, no matter the language. I don’t know how, but I know that we are going to make that come true.” Help make that come true by playing the band on Xbox LIVE November 19!

Be sure to check out Calle 13’s Artist of the Month page: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/artist/latin/calle13.htm

If you get a chance to play with Calle 13, we want to hear about it! Send us an e-mail with the subject: “GWF – Calle 13.” Be sure to include your Gamertag and home town.

Xbox Live Game With Fame with Calle 13
WHEN: November 18th
TIME: 5:00PM to 7:00PM (PST)
WHERE: Los Angeles
GAME: Call of Duty World at War
GAMERTAG: Calle 13 GWF (** space between Calle and 13 and GWF)

LINKING URL: http://www.xbox.com/gwfCalle13