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New Screens, Release Date and Price Point Emerge as Konami Prepares to Launch Its Favorite Opossum Hero This Month

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today released new screenshots as well as the launch date for Rocket Knight, a new 2.5D sequel to Konami’s classic action adventure series coming soon for Xbox LIVE Arcade, the PlayStation Network and for PC download via Steam. The new screens provide a sneak peek at the third flight stage for the first time. Included in the new screens is Sparkster invading the Wolf Army’s mountain forest, as well as the famed opossum hero dodging a barrage of missiles. Other screens show Zephyrus not quite like Sparkster had left it, and a few levels that show Sparkster rocketing past an enormous dirigible.

In Rocket Knight, players assume the role of Sparkster, a heroic opossum who returns home to the Kingdom of Zephyrus after 15 years only to discover that wolves have attacked his homeland. Rocket Knight introduces expansive new worlds to the franchise, with massive platform levels as well as rocket-flying levels. Using their wits and a trusty rocket pack, players must overcome the hostile wolf army aiming to attack Sparkster’s beloved kingdom. As gamers battle their way past the enemy, their rocket pack can be used to ricochet off walls, launch Sparkster through obstacles and enemies in his way, and drill through weak walls to create new passageways. To attack distant foes, Sparkster can shoot projectiles from his sword or create a burst vortex with his rocket pack to repel enemy bombs right back at them. When all else fails, players can use Sparkster’s prehensile tail to hang from and slide down rails in order to avoid danger. With online leaderboards, dedicated players will also be able to show off their high scores and fastest times online.

Rocket Knight will be available on May 12th on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 MSP, PC download via Steam for $14.99 and on May 18th for $14.99 on the PlayStation Network. For all the latest news, be sure to follow us on Facebook (Facebook.com/rocketknight) and Twitter http://twitter.com/konami_rocket).

Take your Space Ark scoring combos to the max in this year’s biggest fruit-stravaganza!

We all know that fruit is good for your health, but did you know that digital fruit is great for racking up ridiculously high scores?! Well, indie game developer Strawdog Studios has released a brand new video to show how getting more than your regular five-a-day can propel you to the top of the leaderboard in Space Ark, the classically addictive, yet digitally nutritious Arcade game to be released on Xbox LIVE Arcade, the premier destination for digitally distributed games, this Spring.

The trailer can also be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McEE8lVz_gQ

Skilled Space Ark players wanting to beat their friends’ high scores must collect the longest combos, gather the best fruit, and reach the highest Level Ups to multiply their scores.

· Trigger a ‘Fruit Frenzy’: Collecting same-color combos of three or more DNA blocks to trigger a hail of falling fruit, all ripe for the gathering by your Arkonaut or Bounce Pad.

· Max your score with ‘Level Up’: Fruit fuels your Power Meter and each Level Up increases your score multiplier. Juicy!

· You want seriously huge scores? Longer combos yield better fruit to fill the Power Meter even quicker and reach the higher score-multiplying Level Ups. There are 21 different fruits to gather ranging from the modest cherry—created by a 3 block combo—to the magnificent melon—nabbed by the ultimate 15 block combo which fills your Power Meter by a whopping 33%.

· Want even more? Grab B O N U S to unlock the ‘Bonus Stage’ and feast on falling fruit to boost your score.

So remember: in Space Ark,it’s all about the fruit. Get all the best fruit and you’ll become the top banana!

Space Ark has been co-financed by EM Media through the European Regional Development Fund, invested in Strawdog Studios’ sister company Bounce Entertainment Software Limited.

For more on Space Ark please visit the official website at www.spacearkgame.com

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Okamiden, Dead Rising 2 and Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, Lead Powerful Lineup of Upcoming Titles

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced three blockbuster titles for 2011, including the long-awaited Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Okamiden and Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Media from around the world converged in Hawaii to attend Capcom’s yearly showcase, dubbed Captivate 2010, to get an early look at all the new titles and new content, including:

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds: After a decade of waiting, iconic Marvel and Capcom characters join forces again in a re-envisioned team fighting game for a new generation. Fill the shoes of legendary characters from the most beloved franchises in entertainment as you battle in a comic book brought to life powered by Capcom’s MT Framework. Get set for the ultimate faceoff when Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds hits PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 in spring 2011.

Ōkamiden: Taking place many months after the events of Ōkami, Ōkamiden follows the adventures of Chibiterasu – a young sun god who is summoned to protect and restore the land. Armed with a majestic celestial brush and a vibrant cast of partners with unique powers and abilities, this little god is ready to make its mark on the world. Ōkamiden is headed to the Nintendo DS in 2011.

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2: Nathan Spencer returns as a daring, elite soldier equipped with special bionic abilities. In the sequel to 2008’s retro-flavored sidescroller, Spencer will have to face his greatest challenge yet as General Sabio, a new technologically sophisticated foe, is on the brink of launching a deadly missile attack. In addition to his trademark bionic grappling hook used to traverse lush new environments, Nathan Spencer has upgraded his abilities to include the much requested jump move. Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 is headed to Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Store in Q1 2011.

Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes: The producer of Devil May Cry 4, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, brings you the next evolution in the BASARA series on PlayStation 3 and Wii with Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes launching in Fall 2010. In a fun, action-packed and accessible title set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the climatic battle of “Sekigahara.” Players will master the fist fights, swords, spears, bows, and guns of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in battles against hundreds of opponents. On their journey to the final battle, unleash powerful and spectacular Basara moves or make use of the boost mode to decimate as many enemies as possible in battles that will become more and more challenging throughout the game.

Ghost Trick Phantom Detective: First announced for Japan at the Tokyo Game Show in 2009, Ghost Trick Phantom Detective is now confirmed for release in Europe and North America. Created by the original director of the Ace Attorney franchise, Ghost Trick Phantom Detective introduces, Sissel, a murder victim who becomes a ghost and gains a special power to posses and manipulate objects. His one problem — he’s lost all of his memories! He uses his newfound powers to get to the bottom of his suspicious demise while changing the fate of many. Ghost Trick Phantom Detective is headed to the Nintendo DS this Winter.

Dead Rising 2 Prologue: Compelling content being released exclusively on Xbox LIVE ahead of the game’s launch, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will give fans the full experience while introducing the player to the new and much anticipated elements that will unfold in Dead Rising 2. Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will introduce new protagonist Chuck Greene as he and his daughter find themselves caught in the desert town of Small Creek which has been overrun with zombies. Set two years after the Wilammete incident and three before the action of Dead Rising 2, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will give players a taste of the gameplay they will experience in Dead Rising 2 as they mow down zombies in masses, create combo weapons and rescue survivors.

Dead Rising 2 Co-op: Co-op play is coming to the Dead Rising universe for the first time as players can invite their friends to partner up with them at any time to take on the zombie massacre when Dead Rising 2 hits Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC in North America on August 31.

Super Street Fighter IV Tournament Mode DLC: The ultimate Street Fighter experience gets even more intense with the Tournament Mode DLC. Compete online with top players from around the world and fight for control of persistent championship titles that prove you’re the best in the world. Look for this free Super Street Fighter IV add-on content for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on June 15, 2010. New downloadable costume packs will also be available at launch on April 27, 2010 for Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. The first pack called the Super Challengers 1 Pack will feature costumes for Hakan, Makoto, Guy, Dudley and Dee Jay

Lost Planet 2 DLC: Expanding on the 16-player multiplayer of Lost Planet 2, Map Pack #1 includes new maps available for download from Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network. Due out to coincide with the May 11th launch, Helix and Back to the Island bring the explosive multiplayer versus combat to new environments from an underwater mining facility to an island with wide open spaces and compact interiors.

MotoGP 09/10 DLC: New to the 2010 season of the MotoGP, Silverstone Circuit will be included as part of the first free update to MotoGP 09/10. Released on March 23, MotoGP 09/10 includes all the tracks and racers from the 2009 season with downloadable updates to the tracks, riders, teams and liveries for the 2010 season available as the season unfolds providing the most up to date MotoGP experience than ever before.

Zombie Studios’ Downloadable Unreal-Powered FPS Will Include Co-Operative Play for Up-To-Four Players In Addition To Traditional Competitive Multiplayer Modes

Ignition Entertainment, a UTV Media Communication Company, and Zombie Studios have announced that Blacklight: Tango Down, the upcoming downloadable first person shooter, will include a full co-operative gameplay component – entitled “Black Ops” – in addition to the game’s already robust line-up of competitive multiplayer game modes.

Blacklight: Tango Down is an AAA-quality first person shooter that will be released exclusively through digital download channels for an expected price of $15. The game will be released this summer through Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, PlayStation Store for PS3 and PC.

“With Blacklight: Tango Down, we are raising the bar for what gamers can expect from DLC, with the kind of experience that traditionally is found in a $60, AAA retail game,” said Ajay Chadha, President of Worldwide Publishing, Ignition Entertainment. “Cooperative play is a critical part of today’s multiplayer experience, and Blacklight: Tango Down will deliver on this fun and dramatic way to play alongside three of your friends. This kind of elite content is what separates Blacklight: Tango Down from other DLC and makes it the most fully featured downloadable-only shooter available on any console or PC.”

The cooperative “Black Ops” portion of Blacklight: Tango Down is a truly intense and exhilarating experience where players deploy as the Blacklight faction, fighting their way through the dilapidated streets of Balik to confront and defeat soldiers from the opposing faction, The Order.

Black Ops missions will increase the deep replay value of the game by offering upgrades, character growth and more to those who choose to take the cooperative battle. Upon completing Black Ops missions, a player will receive a completion score that varies based on the difficulty setting, overall performance and time the player needed to complete the coop mission. Players can then replay the scenarios, perfecting their assault, in a quest to reach the top of the Black Ops leader boards, gain additional XP to grow their character, and earn new weapon tags.

About Blacklight: Tango Down
Blacklight: Tango Down is a multiplayer-focused and fast-paced first person shooter based in a new fictional universe called Blacklight that will be available through digital download in summer 2010. Utilizing the cutting-edge graphical power of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3, Blacklight: Tango Down’s near-future setting is brought to life with disturbingly detailed old-world architecture that appears both futuristically alien as well as hauntingly familiar.

Blacklight: Tango Down will deliver some of the most exciting multiplayer action in the shooter category and features numerous gameplay modes, including traditional formats like Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch & Control Point, cooperative play, and other modes that will be announced in the build up to launch. In addition, Blacklight: Tango Down will set itself apart with its incredibly deep customization, where players can alter and upgrade their character through experience gained on the battlefield, as well as their weapons. New weapon customizations will unlock as the player gains experience points and will include basic add-ons like sniper scopes as well as complex enhancements, such as items that improve accuracy.

Blacklight: Tango Down is expected to be available exclusively through digital download for an estimated price of $15 in summer 2010. The game will release through Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PC. For more information about Blacklight: Tango Down, please visit the game’s official website at www.playtangodown.com.

Popular Card Game Goes to Online Consoles For The First Time Bringing Downloadble Cards, Voice and Text Chat and Various Game Modes

Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., today announced exciting news that the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 for the first time ever. Currently in development and torn from the popular animated series on the CW4Kids block on The CW Television Network and on Cartoon Network, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels will bring the fast-dueling and competition experience to the downloadable space for fans of the best selling card game. Since Yu-Gi-Oh! has been a pioneer in bringing unique card experiences, Konami is continuing to trailblaze the genre by bringing the franchise online gaming consoles to continue to offer that rich sense of competition with numerous additions to the acclaimed card game.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is synonymous with competition and fast-pace dueling, so Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels is pulling out all the stops by giving players a starter deck to begin to duel with, including many cards from the animated series. Additional cards can be purchased as well to create a master deck to compete with. An enriched story mode will help new players learn to play and duel with characters from the animated series including Jack, Yusei and others. Take your skills online and duel against friends thorough any of the three modes of play.

· Rank Match- Compete against Yu-Gi-Oh! fans of the same rank and ability

· Quick Match- Jump right into the action and compete against any Yu-Gi-Oh! fan

· Custom Match- Battle your friends and completely customize the rules of play

By bringing Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels to XBOX Live Arcade, players are given a more interactive experience as now players can compete with up to four friends and utilize voice and text chat to communicate, in addition leaderboards will show players how they stack up with players across the world. These additional features will bring gamers together like never before.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels will be available in the spring of 2010 on XBOX Live Arcade. For more information, please log on to www.konami.com/yugioh .

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

2K Play announced today that The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom will be available on February 17, 2010 exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points. Set in a macabre and comical silent film era backdrop, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom tells the story of the buttwitt villain P.B. Winterbottom, and his ravenous quest to devour every flakey crust of delicious pie he can swipe. Players take on the game’s movie-level “shorts” in the most ingenious way possible to attain the highest score while stacking, smacking, and riding through time.

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom comes fresh from the imaginative ovens of video game “bakers” The Odd Gentlemen and commences just after the portly P.B. Winterbottom swipes a mouth-watering bite of the mysterious Chronoberry Pie. That first scrumptious morsel unsuspectingly gives him the ability to break the rules of time and replicate himself at will, by recording himself and harnessing time-bending abilities to cooperate, compete against, and disrupt his past, present and future selves. These amazing abilities, like fresh ingredients mixed with a mental prowess for problem sleuthing, make The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom the tastiest Xbox LIVE Arcade game of 2010.

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 on February 17, 2010.

The gateway to the rich Mistbound universe is unlocked with a revealing trailer and the opening of the community website.

The newest and richest universe in gaming is primed to reveal some of its secrets as W!Games opens the borders to the Mistbound universe today with a new trailer. The fascinating backdrop to the forthcoming innovative strategy game Greed Corp, the world is introduced with a two minute trailer exploring the history of Mistbound, along with the launch of the community website and competition to win copies of the game on PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360.

The Mistbound community website will contain continuously updated information on this beautifully realized gaming landscape including the multiple games situated within it, beginning with the aforementioned Greed Corp. There will be weekly blogs giving a behind-the-scenes look in to the daily life of the studio and the ongoing development of the various games as well as blogs written by the inhabitants of the Mistbound world. Get pumpkin growing advice from veteran Freemen walker pilot Max Brawley, the latest strategic tips on how to beat your friends in Greed Corp straight from the lips of an Empire General, and a travel blog describing the locations and adventures of legendary Pirate leader Evander.

There will also be regular updated information on the games themselves with in-depth articles, screenshots, artwork and trailers. Players can meet each other on the forums and participate in regular competitions. The giveaways will begin immediately on January 15th where 10x copies of Greed Corp (5 x PlayStation Network and 5x Xbox LIVE Arcade) will be given away to 10 people. All you have to do is register on the Mistbound Community website.

To register and be in with a chance of winning head to www.mistbound.com/community

Fabolous is back with his long-awaited album, LOSO’S WAY, and to celebrate, he’s breaking out the classic Xbox LIVE® Arcade game Texas Hold ‘em and challenging Xbox LIVE Gold members to a gaming session. If you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold Member (if not, upgrade now!), and you want a chance to play with Fabolous, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (4:30 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts on Sunday, July 26, 5:00 P.M. ET. If you get a chance to play with Fabolous, we want to hear about it! Send us an e-mail to xboxgwf@live.com with the subject: “GWF – Fabolous.” Be sure to include your Gamertag and home town.

Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist Fabolous (John Jackson) has released five albums, the latest of which, LOSO’S WAY, is sure to gain the Gold or Platinum status that his previous albums have achieved. From Ghetto Fabolous (2001), to Street Dreams (2003), Real Talk (2004), and the influential From Nothin’ to Somethin’ (2007), Fabolous continues to explore the perils of transitioning from the street life to musical artist.

If you want a taste of the music of Fabolous, check out these videos from Xbox LIVE Marketplace:

Exclusive Behind the Scenes with Fabolous – http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/e5be1adc-693c-4162-b2e5-b55aedeaf6a1

“Throw It In The Bag” – http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/950280d8-8421-4c4e-836a-da4427ee8b9d

“Baby Don’t Go” – http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/01aa5d7f-6ac1-422a-9c33-000cd363cac9

Fabolous Game With Fame on Xbox LIVE

Date: July 26th

Location: New York City

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (EST)

Game: Xbox LIVE® Arcade’s Texas Hold’em

GAMERTAG: LososWay GwFame (**Note space between LososWay and GwFame)

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Players Battle for Space Supremacy at the Helm of the Starships, Including the New U.S.S. Enterprise from the Highly Anticipated “Star Trek” Motion Picture

Paramount Digital Entertainment, Bad Robot Interactive, CBS and Naked Sky Entertainment today announced the launch of Star Trek: D-A-C, coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 this May, and to PlayStation Network and Windows PC shortly thereafter. Inspired by the upcoming “Star Trek” movie from Paramount Pictures, Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter where players take the captain’s chair and engage in intense online multi-player or co-op battles. Pick up and play, then lead your team to victory.

“The upcoming ‘Star Trek’ film has ignited interest among a new generation of fans as well as longtime fans of the original,” said Tom Lesinski, President Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment. “With that same goal in mind, Star Trek: D-A-C was designed to appeal to ‘Star Trek’ fans and gamers alike. The pick up and play arcade-style game play lets fans take the command and boldly go!”

Star Trek: D-A-C allows fans to directly control a variety of ships and pitch battles between Starfleet and the Romulan Empire. Up to 12 players can compete in thrilling team combat. There are three game play modes – single player, online multiplayer and online co-op. For each mode, there are three different game types – Team DeathMatch, Assault and Conquest. Players can choose from three ship types for each faction, including the newfeatured in the “Star Trek” film. Each ship – the powerful Flagship, the nimble Fighter and the devastating Bomber – offers its own unique capabilities for players to master and manipulate as they fight for victory. In addition to featuring the new U.S.S. Enterprise, Star Trek: D-A-C incorporates music and signature sounds taken directly from the new “Star Trek” film.

Star Trek: D-A-C is scheduled to launch May 2009 for the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, and for the PlayStation Network and Windows PC shortly thereafter. It is rated “E” by the ESRB.