Archive for May 2012
May 25, 2012 | 
Author Capcom are pleased to confirm that the previously announced Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection will be available to purchase from the PlayStation Store on June 26th in North America for $26.99. The collection features previously released Resident Evil titles – Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, which have been remastered for the PlayStation 3 with stunning HD graphics and PlayStation Move compatibility.
The titles will also be available to purchase separately for $14.99 each from the PlayStation Store starting July 17th.
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Exclusive DLC Fighters Available Day-One with Pre-Orders of Genre-Defining Fighter Releasing this September
San Jose, Calif., (May 24, 2012) – NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT™ 2, the next installment in the award-winning fighting game franchise, will release to retailers worldwide the week of September 10, 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 will boast the largest roster of fighters in TEKKEN® history and fighting game fans who pre-order the game at select retailers can look forward to playing with additional DLC characters, Michelle Chang, Angel, Kunimitsu and Ancient Ogre immediately at launch.
On day-one of TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2’s launch, fans that placed their pre-orders with Amazon®.com and Best Buy® will gain access to the Michelle Chang & Angel characters, while players that placed their pre-orders through GameStop® will have exclusive access to fighters Kunimitsu and Ancient Ogre in addition to Michelle Chang and Angel.
“Pleasing our fans is of paramount importance to the TEKKEN development team, therefore we are giving players full access to the wide array of fighters in TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 at no additional cost,” said Katsuhiro Harada, TEKKEN Project Director at NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. “The roster of playable characters in any fighting game is an essential factor in contributing to a player’s overall experience. By offering DLC characters at no additional cost to players, we are able to deliver a pure TEKKEN experience to all of our fans.”
“NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. is working closely with retailers to secure exciting pre-order opportunities for TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 and deliver premium bonus character content to TEKKEN fans on launch day,” said Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “We’re excited to unveil our exclusive pre-order partners for these well-known TEKKEN characters and hope to reveal even more exciting content in the near future.”
TEKKEN shattered fighting game genre barriers when it unveiled tag based combat with the release of TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT™ in 1999. TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 continues to break boundaries with the introduction of one-on-one fighting and solo fighter vs. a tag-team battle. These new modes provide additional gameplay options for seasoned TEKKEN fans while providing an easier point of access to new players.
Additional modes include Pair Play, where up to four players can each control a character in the ultimate team battle and the new Fight Lab mode, which allows players to customize the moves and appearance of their training partner known as Combot. Players that clear the Fight Lab mode will have mastered the complexities of TEKKEN and will gain access to their own customizable Combot.
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 will be available worldwide for the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360 the week of September 10, 2012 and hits stores across North America on 09.11.12 and in Europe on 09.14.12. For more information on the TEKKEN universe, please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.comor http://www.tekken.com. Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Tekkenor follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Harada_TEKKEN or http://www.twitter.com/FilthieRich.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – May 24, 2012 – Today, Ubisoft announced that a ‘Rocksmith Tour’ will take place this Summer in Europe. After the United-States leg, the new rock phenomenon continues its road trip on the other side of the Atlantic. The double-decker Rocksmith Tour bus will be touring European Rock festivals allowing attendees to play the game, participate in multiplayer competitions to win real guitars plus other cool activities. Rocksmith, an innovative, efficient and fun way to learn how to play the guitar, will be released on October 11th, 2012 in Europe, the Middle-East and Asia for the Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and later on Windows PC.
The tour will give the opportunity to fans to dive into the Rocksmith universe by testing the game exclusively before its European release. Plus, music enthusiasts can get the chance to win a pass by joining the Rocksmith Facebook page to take part of the contest. (www.rocksmith.com/facebook)
The Rocksmith Tour bus will visit the following festivals:
Germany – Rock am Ring (01-03/06/2012 – Nürburg)
France – Hellfest (14-16/06/2012 – Clisson)
United Kingdom – Isle of Wight (22-24/06/2012 – Isle of Wight)
France – Les Eurockéennes (29/06/2012 – 01/07/2012 – Belfort)
Italy – Heineken Jammin Festival (05-07/07/2012 – Milan)
France – Musillac (13-15/07/2012 – Aix-les-Bains)
Germany – Wacken Open Air (02 – 04/08/12 – Wacken)
Germany – Gamescom Festival (17-19/08/2012 – Cologne)
United Kingdom – Reading Festival (24-26/08/12 – Reading)
United Kingdom – Bestival (06-09/09/2012 – Isle of Wight)
Rocksmith will also be present in other festivals across Europe:
Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival (06-09/06/2012- Sölvesborg)
Switzerland – Greenfieldfestival (15-17/06/2012– Interlaken)
Austria – Donauinselfest (22-24/06/2012 – Vienna)
Denmark – Roskilde festival (30/06 – 08/07/2012– Roskilde)
Switzerland – Open Air Frauenfeld (06-08/07/2012 – Thurgovie)
Switzerland – Open Air Gampel (19-22/08/2012– Gampel)
Rocksmith can be pre-ordered at UBIShop® by visiting: www.ubishop.com/rocksmith
For more information on Rocksmith, visit www.rocksmith.com
Game Description
ShootMania Storm is a brand new multiplayer First-person Shooter. Fast-paced online combats are taking place in a rich fantasy world. This instantly accessible online action is designed for everyone: Playable on any PC, 12+ rating and easy to learn control. A fast FPS anyone can enjoy.
Nadeo studio, part of the Ubisoft group, delivers their second game for the ManiaPlanet PC gaming system. Launched in September 2012, TrackMania² Canyon is the first racing game of the system, and has been acclaimed for 3 major reasons: Instant fun of the gameplay, beautiful graphics on any PC, and best creative tools.
ShootMania Storm is based on the same fundamentals: A fun game the minute you try it, with a lengthy lifetime thanks to amazing peer-produced content. With ShootMania Storm, ManiaPlanet takes life with two genres to choose from, plenty of maps to play on, an integrated system of sharing and communication, and a vibrant competitive scene.
Key features
You are in control
From the most classic modes to the wildest gaming experience, the breadth and diversity of games in ShootMania Storm will appeal to everyone. There is a mode for you, a map for you, and a character for you. You can even go beyond, create easily the FPS you always dreamed of, and share it instantly with millions of players.
Massive online battles
Joining millions of players online fighting the classic or innovative modes to reach the top of rankings or help your country to worldwide dominance.
A game for everyone
With easy-to-learn controls, everyone can join in a minute. Everyone means everyone, and a low rating has become possible thanks to a non violent game design. Just like in sports, people play ShootMania Storm for the thrill of fast paced action. From beginners to e-sport elite, all walks of gamers will find their game.
Stunning playground with best performance for PC
The Nadeo engine is optimized to make the game playable on most PC equipped with a video card, and offer stunning visuals to the high-end machines. A fast First-person shooter rhymes with high Frames per second rate, and Nadeo’s dedicated PC platform engine delivers a smooth display everywhere.
A connected game
For Nadeo Ubisoft, online means more than multiplayer, and integration of state-of-the-art communication technologies offers the best way to stay connected with your favorite community.
Product Specification
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Nadeo
Category: First-person Shooter
Platform: PC
Release date: TBA 2012
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — May 23, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft announced that it will kick off the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2012 with an invitation-only press conference at the Los Angeles Theater at 3 p.m. PDT, June 4. The press conference will feature demonstrations and trailers of Ubisoft’s upcoming lineup of franchise hits, including games for the new Nintendo Wii U™, as well as digital titles, special guests and surprise announcements.
Following the press conference, E3 attendees can visit Ubisoft’s booth — #1023, located in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center — to see and play the company’s latest titles. Games available at the booth will include Assassin’s Creed® 3, Far Cry® 3, Rayman® Legends, Rocksmith™ and many more. The finale of the ShootMania Marathon, an e-sport competition based on Ubisoft’s ShootMania®: Storm also will be broadcast from the booth on at 11 a.m. PDT, June 6.
“This year’s E3 promises to be one of our biggest and best yet,” said Yves Guillemot, Founder and CEO of Ubisoft. “We’re showcasing the strongest, most competitive collection of core titles we’ve had in years, innovative new games for new platforms and a broad lineup that has something for everyone.”
In a first, Ubisoft is inviting gamers to ask questions to its teams on Uplay®, Ubisoft’s online service dedicated to enhancing the experience of players across games and platforms. The best questions will be selected by one of the guest hosts and asked live during the press conference. Ubisoft also is sending eight select Uplay members to E3, where they will interview teams backstage, preview fans’ favorite games and provide video reports from the show floor. Finally, the Assassin’s Creed 3® and Far Cry® 3 teams released two Road To E3 videosshowcasing their preparation for the event, and are inviting fans to post their questions on their respective Facebook pages.
Those unable to attend E3 in person can watch the Ubisoft press conference live on YouTube. Exclusive backstage videos and free content will also be available on http://uplay.com/e3.
Street Fighter’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Includes Action-Packed Collector’s Set and New International Tournament Details with High-Performance Prizing
SAN MATEO, Calif. – May 23, 2012 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the limited edition Street Fighter®25th Anniversary Collector’s Set, which will be available in North America on Sept. 18, 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. A hyper combo-powered milestone, the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary festivities will continue throughout 2012 (“The Year of the Dragon”) and will include the Collector’s Set and a series of high stakes global tournaments with over a half million dollars in support, the highest the fighting game community has ever witnessed.
Honoring one of the most popular videogame franchises of all time, the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set is a must – have for Street Fighter® video game aficionados. Created as a celebration and tribute to its fans, the limited edition set is individually numbered and jam-packed with Street Fighter games, video, art, music, and exclusive collectibles. The items are housed in a specially created chest complete with a certificate of authenticity.
The limited edition Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set includes:
Past and Present Street Fighter Games – Playable on current gen PS3™ and Xbox 360 console systems, the four critically-acclaimed titles selected from the star-studded catalog are: Super Street Fighter® II Turbo HD Remix, Street Fighter® III 3rd Strike Online Edition, Super Street Fighter® IV Arcade Edition with all costume DLC, and Street Fighter® X Tekken® including all character and Swap Costume DLC.
Exclusive Video – The two-disc Blu-Ray set includes a documentary that highlights the profound influence the franchise has had on fans – and vice versa – throughout the years. The collection of videos also includes Street Fighter®IV and Super Street Fighter®IV Anime movies as well as all episodes of the Street Fighter animated series and Street Fighter®II: The Animated Movie.
Light-up Ryu Statue – A specially commissioned and highly-detailed collectable Ryu statue stands prominently at 8” tall and features the iconic character in mid-Shoryuken, with flames lit from below.
11-Disc Soundtrack – Street Fighter game music spanning the past 25 years, in addition to remixes and fan-created music inspired by past Street Fighter games .
64-page Hardcover Art Book – A tribute to Street Fighter game fans from all over the world, the art book includes fan pieces submitted by professional and aspiring artists alike.
Ryu’s Belt – Created to regulation specs, the full-size martial arts black belt is a replica of the one Ryu wears and even includes his classic “F?rinkazan” in kanji!
Certificate of Authenticity – Each Collector’s Set comes individually numbered complete with a certificate of authenticity.
Further bringing the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary celebration to its fans, Capcom is currently organizing a series of tournaments throughout the year in locations across the globe that will include over $500,000 worth of cash, non-cash prizing, and amenities. This high-stakes tournament series will culminate in a grand finals event held in San Francisco on Dec. 8, 2012 and will include players who qualify in the preliminary tournaments throughout the year. The tournament series will feature the following monumental titles from the past and present: Street Fighter X Tekken, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Online Edition, and Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
Revealed today, the list below includes the most current dates and locations (subject to change) for the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary global tournament series:
• July 28-29 in Austin, TX
• August 11-12 in the NY area (location pending)
• August 26 in Taipei, Taiwan (location pending)
• Mid-September in the Tokyo Region, Japan (date and location pending)
• September 27-30 in London, England (in conjunction with Eurogamer Expo)
• October 13-14 in Sao Paulo, Brazil (in conjunction with Brazil Game Show)
• October 27-28 in Los Angeles, CA
• October 31 – November 4 in Paris, France (in conjunction with Paris Games Week)
• December 8 Finals in San Francisco, CA
Adding an extra level of white-knuckled excitement to the competition, the first-place Street Fighter X Tekken player will be crowned champion and be handed the keys to an all-new custom designedScion FR-S Sports Coupe. Capcom has partnered with Scion, Five Axis and Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), to create a one-of-a-kind Street Fighter-themed sports car, complete with video entertainment hardware from SCEA and a modified exterior from Five Axis including a custom FIVE:AD aero kit, spoiler, wheels, as well as many more premiere components from leading automotive aftermarket companies.
Lastly, a new Street Fighter 25th Anniversary website will be created which will allow fans to share their stories of how the Street Fighter series has influenced their lives, and will host all details of the anniversary celebration including how to register for the tournament series. The new website will be released soon and will be located at: http://www.streetfighter.com/sf25
The Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set carries an MSRP of $149.99. For more information, please visit: http://www.capcom-unity.com.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — May 23, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft announced details of the Far Cry 3 Collector’s Edition, available exclusively in EMEA territories for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC versions of the game.
The Insane Edition includes:
· A 12cm Vaas Wahine with bobble head!
· Monkey Business – Discover Hurk, a new memorable character and quest giver, and his four unique missions (1 hour long mission)
· The Lost Expeditions -Two suspenseful action packed missions totaling over 40 minutes of additional gameplay and an exclusive weapon (The Japanese gun)
· The Hunter Pack – The M700 hunting rifle and its three collector’s skins.
· The Warrior Pack – A handcrafted dagger and two exclusive tribal tattoos.
· The Predator Pack – Four exclusive rare predators and a multiplayer bow.
· An ‘Insanity Guide’ containing hints and tips to help you survive the island
A ‘Day One Edition’ will also be available that includes the ‘Lost Expeditions’ content.
Far Cry 3 releases on September 6 in EMEA territories. For more information, please visit: http://farcrygame.com
Copenhagen, Denmark – May 23, 2012 – Today, Ubisoft announced the street dates and platforms for the upcoming God Game, Babel Rising. The game will be made available on the following dates for the following platforms:
- June the 13th 2012 for PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade
- June the 14th 2012 for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch® and Androïd®
- June the 27th for Windows® PC download
- Date to be announced soon for Windows® Phone 7
Ubisoft’s Babel Rising is the next-generation version of the popular iPhone® game of the same name. In Babel Rising, gamers play as God, preventing humans from building the tower of Babel. Gamers can use their divine powers by hurling bolts of lightning, summoning massive earthquakes or unleashing gigantic floods upon the Babylonians. Mando Production, the developer of Babel Rising, has breathed new life into the game with 3D graphics and competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes. Babel Rising also features motion control via Kinect™ for Microsoft Xbox 360® entertainment system and PlayStation® Move for the Sony PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, allowing players to control the elements with intuitive gestures and putting truly God-like powers in their hands.
On mobile version (iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7), the game is called Babel Rising 3D.
Copenhagen– May 23rd, 2012 – Today, Ubisoft® announced that From Dust™, a modern God game from visionary creator Eric Chahi, is available today for Google Chrome Browser for 9,99€ for one week, then for 14,99€.
From Dust allows players to control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution, in one of the most advanced real-time nature simulations, where everything you see and interact with evolves dynamically.
Google Chrome allows users to experience the full From Dust experience from directly within their browser, which is possible thanks to the Native Client technology, an open-source technology that allows web applications to seamlessly execute native compiled code inside the browser.
“Adapting a game like From Dust for Chrome is part of Ubisoft’s strategy to attract new players, by offering creative and innovative gaming experiences across a multitude of platforms”, said Thomas Paincon, EMEA FTP Publishing Director. “Google’s Chrome Browser has a substantial segment of the worldwide internet browser market share, which is a large pontential audience for us to engage”.
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For more information on From Dust, please visit: http://from-dust.ubi.com/from-dust/en-GB/home/
DmC Devil May Cry, the next installment in the multi-million unit selling franchise, will release for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on January 15, 2013 in North America and Europe. In addition, PC gamers will also be able to experience the title with a Windows PC version whose development is well underway and scheduled for release later in 2013.
Developed by critically acclaimed Cambridge based developer Ninja Theory
in close collaboration with Capcom, DmC Devil May Crydetails Dante’s early years set against a contemporary backdrop. While retaining the stylish action, fluid combat and self-assured protagonist that have defined the iconic series, DmC Devil May Cryinjects a more brutal and visceral edge to the franchise.
DmC Devil May Cry will be fully localized with voice talent in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian and in addition, Polish, Dutch, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese languages will be supported with localized text.
DmC Devil May Cry will be one of Capcoms featured titles at its E3.
LONDON (22nd May, 2012) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. are delighted to announce that Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz™ will be available on PlayStation®Vita systems across Europe on the 26th of October 2012, via digital download and retail outlets. AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby all return in the most advanced Monkey Ball title yet.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz™ contains over 100 stages of puzzle mayhem, eight mini-games (including fan favourites such as Monkey Target and Monkey Bingo) as well as a full complement of Vita specific features that take full advantage of the powerful handheld console. Tilt control functionality allows gamers to step inside the Monkey Ball and negotiate the game world via motion control, while the PS Vita’s camera can be used to snap real-world objects to create custom stages to challenge your friends and family.
Online Multiplayer means gamers will be able to go bananas at each other just about anywhere in the world and Global Leaderboards – accessible via GPS – will set the precedent for just who is the most talented monkey manipulator around!
For more information please visit http://www.sega.co.uk/supermonkeyball/.
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Copenhagen – May 21, 2012 – Today, Ubisoft(r) announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon(r) Commander, an isometric tactical combat game, is now available to play on Facebook.
Brenda Garno Brathwaite, Loot Drop’s cofounder and lead game designer, has created features that both hard-core and social game players can enjoy. Hard-core gamers will appreciate the beautiful graphics, tactical gameplay and faithful translation of the Ghost Recon franchise to the Facebook platform. Facebook and other casual game players will like the approachable dynamic combat system and the ability to start and stop the game at their convenience without penalty. Ghost Recon Commander also features 10 replayable missions, three difficulty levels and dozens of weapons for players to choose from to help them win their missions. These features help make Ghost Recon Commander fun for all types of gamers.
“We are taking the popular Ghost Recon franchise and bringing it to platforms that allow players of all skill levels to enjoy at their leisure, on the platform of their choosing,” said Chris Early, vice president of digital publishing at Ubisoft. “This is the basis of our companion gaming strategy that Ghost Recon Commander exemplifies so well.”
“As a longtime fan of the Ghost Recon franchise, I wanted to make a game that would appeal to me both as a fan and a gamer,” said Brenda Garno Brathwaite, lead game designer and cofounder of Loot Drop. “Ghost Recon Commander highlights the tactical gameplay that fans of the series will enjoy in a social environment that’s accessible to all types of gamers.”
In Ghost Recon Commander, players will be able to develop their own “Ghost,” an elite Special Forces operator utilizing stealth, firepower and exciting near-future technology to take command of the battlefield against impossible odds.
Other features in Ghost Recon Commander include:
* Gamer-on-the-Go: Players have the ability to pick up where they left off in Ghost Recon Commander; it doesn’t matter if they’ve been away from the game for a day or for an hour, time is not a constraint.
* Customization: Ghosts can be upgraded and customized with state-of-the-art weaponry, armor and near-future gadgets.
* Asynchronous Co-op: Players will be able to have friends join them on missions or offer themselves up as a mercenary for hire.
Ghost Recon Commander can be played as a stand-alone game or played to tie into the overall Ghost Recon universe. Following Ubisoft’s companion gaming strategy, players are encouraged to play the game alongside Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier(tm), available on consoles May 22, and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon(r) Online, available later this year. By playing Ghost Recon Commander, players will be able to unlock exclusive weapons, weapon skins and bonuses to use while playing Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Ghost Recon Online. Ghost Recon Commander players can also gain benefits, such as exclusive characters, by playing Ghost Recon:
Future Soldier.
Ghost Recon Commander is available to play for free worldwide on Facebook
at: http://apps.facebook.com/GhostReconCommander/
COPENHAGEN – May 21, 2012 – Today, Ubisoft(r) and RedLynx announced that Trials Evolution continues to break down records, having amassed more than 500,000 players on its global Leaderboards since its launch on the Xbox LIVE(r) Arcade service a month ago.
The game has met with universal critical acclaim, as measured by reviews aggregator site Metacritic. As of May 16, the game has an aggregate Metacritic score of 91, based on 69 positive reviews, the second highest score for any Xbox 360 game – digital or retail – in 2012 to date.
The Helsinki, Finland based studio also shared some interesting numbers based around the game’s unique level editor, which allows players to create and easily share user-generated content through the game’s built-in Track Central system.
“To date, players have created more than 60,000 custom tracks and skill games, using the exact same editor we used to build our own levels within the game,” said Tero Virtala, Managing Director of RedLynx. “Those same players have recorded more than one million entries on custom Leaderboards associated with user-created tracks, they have given more than 800,000 reviews of UGC within Track Central.”
“We spent two years developing the tools,” said Antti Ilvessuo, Creative Director of RedLynx. “With them, in less than a month, users have created more than 60,000 levels, including both high quality Trials levels and extremely innovative, creative skill games that have truly amazed us. And this is just the start: The editor is extremely powerful and users are
still learning it. It’s hard to even imagine what we will be seeing in the near future!”
“With right type of social features, tools and support for user-generated content, the traditional gaming terms like “amount of content”, “play-through time” and “value for money” get a whole new meaning. There are going to be number of fast-evolving game market segments, but what we have now seen in the console-space, is definitely one glimpse of the
future of gaming,” said Virtala.
For more information on Trials Evolution, please visit the official website:
http://trials.ubi.com/trials-evolution/
This weekend, play Battlefield 3 multiplayer and boost your rank faster! Beginning Saturday, May 12 at 12:01AM PST and continuing through Sunday, May 13 at 11:59PM PST, all soldiers in the Battlefield 3 brigade will earn double XP in matches across all maps and modes.
During the Battlefield 3 Double XP Weekend players will continue to wage all-out-war in Battlefield 3 multiplayer. At the conclusion of each match, player’s total points for the round will be reflected in the end of round screen and classified as ‘ADDITIONAL POINT”. Double XP will be accrued across all ranked servers and matches.
Since its launch on Oct. 25, Battlefield 3 has become the fastest selling title in EA’s 20+ year history selling more than 15 million units since release. Lauded by game critics worldwide for its compelling single player campaign, intense co-op missions and its addictive and world class multiplayer, Battlefield 3 has won more than 120 awards including IGN.com’s “Best Multiplayer Game of 2011.”
Battlefield 3 is available now in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 and PC. For the latest news on Battlefield please visit http://www.facebook.com/battlefield, follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/battlefield or sign up for the official Battlefield newsletter at www.battlefield.com.
Capcom announced today that Street Fighter X Tekken for Windows PC is now available at retail stores across Europe and worldwide on all major digital download sites.
The latest addition to the Street Fighter family, Street Fighter X Tekken delivers the ultimate tag team match-up featuring 38 total characters selected from both franchises – making it one of the most hearty character line ups in fighting game history! With the addition of new gameplay mechanics, the acclaimed fighting engine from Street Fighter IV has been refined to suit the needs of both Street Fighter and Tekken players alike.
The PC version of Street Fighter X Tekken includes all game modes and features from the console version, with added graphical options and 3D-vision capabilities.
Street Fighter X Tekken for Windows PC is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $49.99.
For more information on Street Fighter X Tekken, please visit: http://www.capcom-unity.com.