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The #1 Dance Game for Kids and Families is Back; Now Available on All Motion Platforms

Today, Ubisoft announced that Just Dance Kids 2 will be available for the first time for Kinect for Xbox 360 and the PlayStation Move for the PlayStation 3, and will return to the Wii. Developed by Land Ho!, Just Dance Kids 2 will feature more than 40 new songs, including today’s hottest hits, such as “Love Me,” “Whip My Hair,” “Just The Way You Are,” and popular songs from kids’ favorite TV shows and movies. In addition, the game includes mixes of classic kids songs like “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” and “The Hokey Pokey” in several languages. Just Dance Kids 2 also contains all-new features exclusive to each platform and will be released in North America on October 25, 2011.

“Just Dance Kids 2 provides families and kids of all ages with exciting new features building upon those elements that first made the game a success,” said Tony Key, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Ubisoft North America. “For the first time, Just Dance Kids 2 will be available on all three motion control platforms, making it a must-have family title. The game will get kids active and moving while bringing the entire family together, laughing and dancing in their living rooms.”

Created with kids and families in mind, the game boasts colorful and lively graphics, super fun dance moves and easy-to-follow kid-friendly gameplay. The choreography will have players dancing to covers of such hits as “Burnin’ Up,” “Barbara Ann,” “Shake Your Groove Thing,” and the YouTube hit song, “I Am A Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song).”

Just Dance Kids 2 takes full advantage of each motion control platform, providing each with a unique feature and experience for the player. The Kinect for Xbox 360 version of Just Dance Kids 2 will allow kids to play without using a controller, star in their own music videos, and create and save their own dance routines to challenge friends and family members. With the PlayStation Move, kids have the ability to capture their cool dance moves with the PlayStation Eye, which snaps photos of players while dancing. In addition, kids can select their favorite song medleys. The Wii version of Just Dance Kids 2 features a brand-new multiplayer mode called Balloon Pop, which lets kids shake their Wii Remote controllers to earn more points and have more fun while dancing. All three platforms feature a brand-new game feature called Nonstop Shuffle, where players can play the game for designated periods of time of 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes without having to push any buttons or navigate through menus for non-stop play.

For the latest information on Just Dance Kids 2, please follow the game on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/justdancegame

Beginning today Mega Man 5 can be downloaded for Wii via Nintendo’s Virtual Console for 500 Wii Points.

Originally released in 1992 on the NES, this platforming action game features Mega Man in his classic 8-bit glory as he runs, jumps and shoots his way through 13 stages and eight robot masters.

Mega Man 5 is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.

Best-selling Video Game Franchise Coming To Kinect and Move for First Time

Today, during a press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft® announced the development of Just Dance® 3, the third game in the multi-million selling Just Dance franchise. Just Dance 3 marks the debut of the Just Dance series on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® and the PlayStation® Move for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the latest installment of the series on the Wii™ system from Nintendo. Developed by Ubisoft Paris and Ubisoft Montreal, Just Dance 3 will be released worldwide on October 11.

“The Just Dance brand has truly become a worldwide phenomenon with over 30 million people playing Just Dance,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft, U.S. “Fans play Just Dance at parties with friends, at home with the family, and as part of an active lifestyle to stay fit or even lose weight. Ubisoft is excited to bring Just Dance 3 to all motion platforms and give even more people the opportunity to enjoy the fun.”

Featuring more than 40 tracks across a wide range of musical genres, including pop, hip-hop, rock, R&B, country, disco, funk, and more, Just Dance 3 introduces a number of new game features that take advantage of the unique mechanics of each console. To get the party started, Just Dance 3 includes some of today’s hottest hits as well as classic dance tracks that everyone loves.

Confirmed tracks for Just Dance 3 include:

• 2 Unlimited – “No Limit”

• Black Eyed Peas – “Pump It”

• Duck Sauce – “Barbra Streisand”

• Groove Century – “Boogie Wonderland”

• Gwen Stefani – “What You Waiting For”

• Katy Perry – “California Gurls”

• Kiss – “I Was Made For Lovin’ You”

• Laura Bell Bundy – “Giddy On Up (Giddy On Out)”

• LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock – “Party Rock Anthem”

• MIKA – “Lollipop”

• Taio Cruz – “Dynamite”

In addition to this exciting tracklist, Just Dance 3 introduces exclusive new game features on all three motion-control platforms, such as four-player choreographies and dynamic environments on Wii and the new “Shout Out!” feature on Kinect, which allows players to score extra points by belting out their favorite song verse. This, combined with the entertaining and unique choreography developed by professional dancers, will provide players with the fun and accessible challenges they are looking for and ensuring that

Just Dance 3 will get the world dancing.

Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PhcG45rmQ8

For the latest information on Just Dance 3, please visit: www.justdancegame.com.

‘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!

Eutechnyx and Activision Publishing, Inc. announced today the highly anticipated release of NASCAR The Game 2011 for the Wii. Already available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, NASCAR The Game 2011 offers the ultimate adrenaline rush with unsurpassed pack racing game physics and 43 cars battling it out until the checkered flag drops. Simply put, this game is fast, frenzied and fun!

Players climb into the driver’s seat of these 900-horsepower beasts as one of the included 43 real world racers including crowd-pleasers like Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt, Jr, Joey Logano, or Tony Stewart or they can custom create their own driver as they fight to be the first to the finish line. Meticulous attention to detail enlivens fan’s favorite drivers with individual characteristics and traits; epic showdowns will play out over the course of the season as gamers aim to collect the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. An incredible physics engine requires drivers to be on top of their game, nail their race lines and make split-second decisions to avoid the big one. For those brave souls crazy enough to seize the moment, an all-new celebration mode has players doing burnouts, donuts, and gratuitous rabble rousing all in the name of victory.

With full optimization for the Wiimote™ controls, as well as Wii Classic Controller, GameCube Controller and wheels, the fun and thrilling atmosphere has been transferred to an electric experience on Wii. The full field of 43 cars and a head-rush inducing, 23 faithfully recreated tracks, capture the glory and excitement of the sport. Racers will have continual spotter feedback to adjust them to the drafts, blocks and slingshot maneuvers used on the track. Split-screen racing lets players take on any challenger for bragging rights. Revolutionary design, an awe-inspiring sense of speed and a true-to-life physics engine will have hearts racing from the moment the light hits green!

NASCAR The Game 2011 is available now on the Wii System from Nintendo for $49.99 MSRP and for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for $59.99 MSRP. It is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more info visit www.NASCARTheGame.com or follow the game on Twitter @NASCARTheGame or on Facebook.

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

Players Will Take Off for More Thrilling Dogfights This Fall

Today Ubisoft revealed more information on Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 for the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, Windows PC and the Wii system from Nintendo.

As a member of the ultra-secret H.A.W.X. 2 squadron, the player is one of the chosen few, one of the truly elite. Using finely honed reflexes, bleeding-edge technology and ultra-sophisticated aircraft, gamers will dominate the skies. Developed by Ubisoft Bucharest, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 is scheduled to ship fall 2010.

About the Game

DEVASTATE YOUR ENEMIES WITH PROTOTYPE TECHNOLOGY

Use all your skills to command an astonishing array of cutting-edge technology and overwhelming firepower, delivered by tomorrow’s finest combat aircraft. From the F-35’s vectored thrust capability to the ultra-secret Enhanced Reality System, you’ll light up the skies with a suite of experimental technology available only to a chosen few.

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL TO THE WAR OF TOMORROW

See the enemy’s canopy shatter as your cannon shreds his aircraft. Feel the thundering impact of your laser-guided bombs as you roar close overhead. War may not be pretty, but it sure looks impressive.

PROVE YOUR METTLE ABOVE THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS LOCATIONS

From Moscow to the Persian Gulf, from the Arctic Circle to the Indian Ocean, actual high-resolution GeoEye™ commercial satellite imagery ensures an astonishing degree of realism.

AIR WARFARE BROUGHT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Fly as an elite tactical aviator:

.. Go head-to-head in close-range dogfights

.. Take off and land on bases and carriers

.. Sweat through night precision bombing

.. Track your targets using silent UAV’s then strike from above

.. Use air-to-air refueling in the middle of missions

For ongoing updates about the game, please visit: http://hawxgame.com/

This is just a teaser of what’s in development at Ubisoft for the PS3, Wii and 360

Players skate to transform an ordinary city into their very own skating playground

Today Ubisoft announced new details for Shaun White Skateboarding, the latest offering in the award-winning action-sports franchise developed with world-renowned skateboarder and snowboarder, Shaun White. Scheduled for a fall 2010 release on the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360, the Wii and Windows PC, Shaun White Skateboarding brings skateboarding to a wide audience, allowing players to transform a dull, lifeless city into their own extraordinary skating playground. Wii-specific details will be revealed at the E3 Expo in June, 2010.

“When we started making the game, we knew we wanted to give players a sense of how skaters see the world – everything is an opportunity,” said Nick Harper, Creative Director. “What looks like a handrail to us is really a grind. A park bench is a place to trick, an alley is a quarter pipe, etc. We’ve taken that idea and expanded it. We wanted to put our own twist on the genre and craft the type of game that allows players to be creative and still have a lot of fun.”

Players begin their journey in a dull and gray city that’s stretched over massive districts. As players skate and complete challenges, the city comes to life – new areas are revealed, better skate lines are created and buildings are transformed. Players can stretch and twist handrails to dizzying heights, empty fountains to create bowls, morph streets into ramps and much more. Creativity is rewarded with points, skateboarding gear and fresh, new skating opportunities. With 80+ skate tricks hand-picked by Shaun (including a Shaun creation called the “Armadillo”), players can pull off authentic skate moves from the get-go and jump online to challenge friends in co-operative or adversarial modes.

For more information on Shaun White Skateboarding please visit: www.shaunwhitegame.com