Outspark bringing T-Pain virtual goods to their online games, including MMORPG Fiesta

Embracing the cross-cultural appeal of the Grammy-winning rapper turned singer, Outspark announced a partnership bringing T-Pain virtual goods to their portfolio of online games, including their MMORPG Fiesta.

Fiesta brings players to the colorful, vibrant world of Isya, where players can socialize and make friends, then battle ferocious monsters as they quest for fame and fortune. The singer’s top hat, glasses, and suit from his latest album, Thr33 Ringz are now available via the Fiesta website at http://events.outspark.com/2009/fiesta/tpain/.

“T-Pain is one of those pop culture figures that resonates with our audience.,” said Wilson Kriegel, Outspark Vice President of Business Development. “We love it when we can provide our users with the opportunity to connect themselves with the music, TV shows, and clothing they immerse themselves in every day.”

With two Gold and one Platinum-selling album, as well as collaborations with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Jamie Foxx, and Flo Rida, T-Pain has been at the top of the charts as well as the musical world since 2005’s debut Rappa Ternt Sanga. His instantly identifiable vocal style as well as his larger than life persona has kept him in the forefront of the pop culture consciousness.

As Outspark’s latest venture in bringing real-life properties to virtual worlds, the launch of T-Pain’s items benefits from Outspark’s integrated launch approach, as well as the business partnership support of Virtual Greats. In addition to putting the virtual goods into Fiesta, 5 million Outspark users have a shot to enter a T-Pain-themed video contest and win prizes including autographed items. They also received the exclusive opportunity to purchase the T-Pain items well before the official partnership announcement. Other recent agreements through its partnership with Virtual Greats have brought Rocawear’s cutting-edge urban lifestyle apparel to Outspark’s Project Powder, and Tila Tequila’s sassy style to Fiesta.

Outspark has pioneered a progressive game publishing model that brings engaging free to play games and social networking to a hip, young audience of over 5 million players. In addition to the Rocawear, T-Pain, and Tila Tequila partnerships, Outspark has music, celebrity & apparel agreements in place for their upcoming title Dance Groove Online as well as other, unannounced properties.

Atlantica Online Mega-Event Awards Grand Prize; 2010 Scion tC Coupe enjoy the year’s best free-to-play MMORPG

"Unlock Your Way to Atlantica" Summer Giveaways Complete

Ndoors Interactive, creator of the hit free-to-play strategic turn-based MMORPG Atlantica Online, has announced the end of their summer promotion “Unlock Your Way to Atlantica.” The Mega-Event, which began in June, has awarded over $30,000 in prizes to several lucky winners among the game’s players.

Kevin Lin, 19 years old from Palo Alto, California was chosen as Atlantica Online’s Mega Event winner of the Scion tC sports coupe.

Thousands of new players signed up for a chance to win fabulous prizes like game systems, graphics hardware, LCD monitors, and the grand prize, a 2010 Scion tC sports coupe. With all prizes now distributed, “Unlock Your Way to Atlantica” has officially concluded. Atlantica Online, where hundreds of thousands of players are battling away right now, will continue to provide future opportunities like this while still being one of the best free online gaming experiences in the world.

You can still enjoy the year’s best free-to-play MMORPG by visiting: www.playatlantica.com/ao

Command and Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight - new official name for video game

In the name of Kane - the fans have spoken. EA Los Angeles announces the official name for the upcoming iteration of the award-winning real-time strategy series, Command & Conquer 4. Scheduled for a 2010 release, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight was chosen by the series’ dedicated fan base as their favorite name for the next installment of the best-selling game franchise.

More than 15,000 fans from all over the world submitted their ideas via www.commandandconquer.com, with Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight being the most popular title for EALA’s conclusion to the epic Tiberium saga.

“Our sophisticated fans are a tremendous community with a great love for the series. We really wanted to involve them in Command &Conquer 4 – what better way than to have them create the title?” said Mike Glosecki, Lead Producer on Command & Conquer 4 at EA Los Angeles. “We were blown away by all the creative names they came up with but the most popular selection, Tiberian Twilight, seemed the best fit, embodying that the saga is coming to a powerful and epic conclusion.”

Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight brings a multitude of innovations to the fast and action-packed C&C gamezplay that fans have come to love in the series’ 15-year legacy. Introducing mobile bases, persistent player progression, a 3-class system and an objective-based 5v5 multiplayer, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight will bring fans more strategic depth and compelling new gameplay variations than any C&C game before. With the return of the series’ signature high quality live action cinematics, including Joe Kucan as the Brotherhood of Nod’s enigmatic leader Kane, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight is set out to give fans a powerful and stunning conclusion to their beloved saga.

Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight will be available for the PC in 2010 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI.

Serious Sam HD The First Encounter Fact Sheet

The indie sensation Serious Sam: The First Encounter is reborn in glorious high-definition. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter features dazzling visuals and a revamped design, in which gamers take control of the legendary Sam ‘Serious’ Stone as he is sent back through time to ancient Egypt to battle the overwhelming forces of Lord Mental and the Sirian army.



• Powered by the next-generation Serious Engine 3, Serious Sam: The First Encounter HD features beautifully rendered, high-resolution visuals and lushly redesigned environments to create the most astonishing Serious Sam game ever

• Return to the golden age of frantic, non-stop first-person-shooter action and face Serious Sam’s trademark onslaught of enemies - from the charging Sirian Werebull to the screaming Headless Kamikaze and the multi-story Ugh-Zan

• Fire up one of the greatest arsenals in gaming history by wielding demon-stopping revolvers, lead-spewing miniguns, monstrous cannons and the notorious Serious Bomb

• More than 12 levels of bedlam set against the expansive backdrop of ancient Egypt – all reworked in stunning HD

• Embrace the mayhem with up to sixteen players through online co-op and taunt your pwn worthy friends with leaderboards and stat-tracking

Xbox 360 teams up with puma for Forza Motorsport 3 racing video game

Microsoft today announced a global partnership with PUMA for the highly anticipated release of Forza Motorsport 3, out 23rd October 2009. This collaboration will ensure prominent PUMA branding within the “Forza Motorsport 3” game worldwide and includes a series of joint marketing initiatives across Europe and North America.

A leader in its own right, Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport franchise is among the top-selling racing games worldwide. Available exclusively on Xbox 360, “Forza Motorsport 3” is the only racing game that lets players collect, paint and tune more than 400 of the worlds’ most exotic and exquisite cars
then put them to the test on more than 100 tracks from around the globe. Best of all, whether you’re a first time player or seasoned racing game pro, “
Forza Motorsport 3” delivers an experience where everyone can have fun behind the wheel of their dream car. The Forza Motorsport 3 collaboration marks PUMA’s 10th anniversary in Motorsport. As a category leader for performance and lifestyle Motorsport footwear, apparel and accessories, PUMA sponsors some of Formula One and Moto GP's top teams, including Scuderia Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, BMW Sauber, Scuderia Toro Rosso and Ducati Corse.

The partnership includes a number of cross promotional elements, including the development of a limited edition Forza branded PUMA shoe, to coincide with the game launch. Exclusive gaming nights in selected PUMA Concept Stores will enable Forza Motorsport fans to preview Forza Motorsport 3 before launch. Regular Forza content will also feature on the recently re-launched PUMAMotorsport.com.

Further to this, Xbox recently has announced PUMA supplied driver Natacha Gachnang as the Face of Forza for a pan-European PR programme. PUMA outfits Gachnang for her professional role within the FIA Formula Two Championship, and will provide apparel and accessories to Microsoft event staff throughout the tour, and across all trade events and conferences at which Microsoft will exhibit “Forza Motorsport 3.”

Antonio Bertone, Chief Marketing Officer of PUMA AG said, “The Forza Motorsport association is the perfect fit for our brand. This partnership enables us to capitalize on the energy and excitement that accompanies a huge release such as Forza, and push the PUMA Motorsport brand into a new and exciting arena. We’re delighted to be working with Microsoft on this.”

Steve Beinner of Microsoft said “PUMA’s involvement in the release of Forza Motorsport 3 is testament to the anticipation that’s building among car lovers worldwide for the game’s October launch. The game has continued to grow in appeal with every edition we have launched, and we’re thrilled to have PUMA as an official partner of Forza Motorsport 3.”

Backbreaker Football Tackle Alley video game for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch

Introduction to New Football Franchise Backbreaker to Hit iTunes App Store Fall 2009

NaturalMotion, the animation technology and game development studio behind the euphoria engine, today announced that Backbreaker Football: Tackle Alley, an exclusive introduction to their revolutionary new football franchise Backbreaker, will be available for the iPhone and iPod Touch this Fall.

Inspired by a mini-game taken from NaturalMotion’s Backbreaker (in development for Xbox 360 PLAYSTATION 3), Backbreaker Football: Tackle Alley on the iPhone is an intense, arcade football experience. Using accelerometer controls and on-screen buttons, the player must sprint, dodge and spin past waves of oncoming defenders, racking up point combos and score multipliers on their way to the endzone. Through Facebook integration, players will be able to see how their high-scores stack up against their friends'.

Backbreaker Football: Tackle Alley takes advantage of morpheme, NaturalMotion’s graphically authorable animation engine. morpheme produces animation of a quality not seen before on the iPhone and iPod Touch providing the on-screen characters with a fluidity of motion rivaling that experienced on home consoles. That quality, combined with high-impact tackles, dynamic third-person cameras, an imposing 3D stadium and animated crowds place the player in a truly immersive environment.

“We are excited to kick off the Backbreaker football experience on the iPhone and are stunned to see what visual fidelity is achievable on this platform,” said Torsten Reil, CEO of NaturalMotion. “Together with our partners Ideaworks3D, we think we’ve come up with something special and can’t wait to get this game into everyone’s hands.”

Backbreaker Football: Tackle Alley is being developed by Ideaworks3D, a world leader in mobile technology, application and game development.

“This has been a great project for our studio, and a chance to push the quality boundaries on the iPhone by combining morpheme and our Airplay game development tools,” said Alex Caccia, CEO of Ideaworks3D. “But above all, the game is fun to play and hard to put down.”

Backbreaker Football: Tackle Alley is to be published by NaturalMotion and will be available to purchase on the iTunes App Store Fall 2009.

BioWare Expands Mass Effect Universe with New Downloadable Content Pack for Episode 1 Patch 1.02 download link

Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts announce the launch of Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station, a new Game Add-on for the original Mass Effect game, the first episode in the epic trilogy. The Game Add-On for the 2007 award-winning Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and downloadable pack for the PC title introduces an intense combat challenge to the epic Mass Effect universe.

Picking up where the first game ended, players will enter Pinnacle Station, a top-secret Alliance training facility. Featuring 13 scenarios ranging from fast-paced combat simulations to high-stakes winner-takes-all wagers, players will push their combat skills to the limit. The Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station Game Add-On is available today for 400 Microsoft points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. It is also available for the PC version at $5 and can be found at http://eastore.ea.com.

In Pinnacle Station, players will encounter aggressive simulated enemies and unlock a mysterious new location. In the station players will acquire rare weapons and special armor available exclusively in the Pinnacle Station Game Add-On. With each successful mission, players are rewarded with Xbox 360 Achievement points.

“At BioWare, we’re committed to providing ongoing support for all our franchises. With Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station, you’ll execute challenging new combat missions that will allow you to reenter the Mass Effect galaxy with a bang!” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Group General Manager and Senior Vice President, Electronic Arts, and co-founder and CEO, BioWare. “Regardless of whether you choose to start Mass Effect 2 as a standalone adventure, or import your Mass Effect saved games, we know that you will enjoy Episode 2 for all of its intense action, dramatic plot twists and memorable characters.”

Pinnacle Station for Xbox 360 is now available for download on LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft points at http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/. To download the PC version visit the EA store at http://eastore.ea.com.

The 1.02 patch for Mass Effect is required for the installation of Pinnacle Station and is available for download today on http://masseffect.bioware.com/.

The Mass Effect trilogy is a masterful science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious uncharted planets. Mass Effect 2 is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and PC in early 2010.

Empires in Arms Gets a Major Update! A new Scenario Editor, many fixes and an improved AI on the way to gamers!

Matrix announce the 1.06.03 update for the PC adaptation of the award winning Napoleonic strategy game, Empires in Arms. This major comprehensive update comes with dozens of bug fixes, an updated manual, several improvements leading to a smarter AI, and a few rule tweaks. It is strongly recommended that all Empires in Arms customers upgrade to this version.

The 1.06.03 update also comes with a new scenario editor complete with documentation in the updated manual. The scenario editor will allow gamers to change units, timeframes, and leaders and construct their own original scenarios.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “We are pleased to bring gamers the sixth update to Empires in Arms for the PC since the game’s initial release and look forward to continuing our support of this great game. We believe that this update represents a major step forward since the last 1.05.05 official update.”

Take command of one of the many factions in early 19th century Europe! Empires in Arms is a grand strategy turn-based race to prove which nation is the greatest in Europe. In a bid for mastery over the continent, players can succeed where Napoleon failed or try to stop the military genius quicker than his historical enemies could!

The game moves in monthly turns where diplomacy and builds are conducted. Within the monthly turns there are a variable number of impulses where corps and fleets move about. All movement is simultaneous with battles occurring at the end of the impulse. Battles are resolved by players both picking a strategy and fighting a series of rounds in an attempt to break the enemy. Make and break alliances, declare war, invade minor nations, propose peace terms, build armies of landwehr, regulars, guards, light cavalry, heavy cavalry and artillery. Many historical leaders from the period are included to command corps and fleets, from Admiral Nelson to Marshal Davout to the Pashas of the Ottoman Empires.

The slightest mistake could be the difference between the crown of Europe or exile to St. Helena. Step into history and find your destiny in Empires in Arms!

Section 8 Pre-Order Items Unveiled Plus, Download the Multiplayer Demo from Xbox LIVE! + Beta link

SouthPeak Games has revealed the exclusive in-game items that gamers receive by pre-ordering the futuristic multiplayer FPS Section 8 in the UK. Those who pre-order will be given a special code to unlock unique weapons and armour, to ensure they look the business when playing online.

By pre-ordering the PC version either in-store or online at GAME, FPS fans can get their hands on the Captain’s Armour, the SIW7 “Black Widow” Combat Pistol and two Assault Rifle variants. Meanwhile at Play.com, anyone who pre-orders Section 8 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment platform from Microsoft, can head into the battle wearing the Captain’s Armour. More details about each item can be found below.

Section 8 is available in the UK on September 11 and a multiplayer demo is currently available on Xbox LIVE, so you can experience the fast-paced online action for yourself. For more details about the game, to join the community or take part in the open beta on PC, head over to www.joinsection8.com.

Captain’s Armour

Chain of Command is vital to the success of every military operation and it’s no different in the future universe of Section 8. The Captain takes the lead in the thickest of fighting and provides a source of inspiration to his fellow troopers and a figure to be feared by the ranks of the enemy as a veteran of combat.

Pre-order Section 8 to receive exclusive Captain’s Armour for both Section 8 and their adversaries: the Arm of Orion. As Captain, your power armour separates you from the rank and file. If you choose to play as a Captain of Section 8, you’ll proudly wear the Imperial Eagle of the USIF on your shoulder plate; as a Captain of the Arm of Orion, you’ll stand out with the rampant Lion of Orion emblazoned on your helmet and gold trim on your power armour.

SIW7 “Black Widow” Combat Pistol

The SIW7 “Black Widow” Combat Pistol is the preferred handgun of Special Forces reconnaissance teams across the galaxy. With its deadly accuracy and effortless reloading, this rapid-fire pistol is wielded best in the hands of only the most experienced soldiers. Its large .60 calibre slugs cause devastating ballistic force upon close and mid-range targets. Few have seen the Cobra in combat and even fewer have lived to tell about it.

Assault Rifle variants

The Assault Rifle is one of the most diverse weapons available. It features a scope for longer range engagements and an automated short- range firing mode, making it an effective weapon in nearly all encounter types. It is exceptionally accurate in short bursts. While in short-range mode, the assault rifle will fire alternate rounds. These rounds will partially bypass shields and damage armour directly. Your crosshairs will automatically update whenever a target triggers the short-range capabilities of this weapon.

Elite veterans of both Section 8 and the Arm of Orion have been known to decorate their rifles with custom paint jobs and markers signifying 'kills'. Only troopers who have demonstrated elite combat capability and have participated in multiple combat missions are allowed to do this and given that the life expectancy of troopers is minimal, there are few of these rifles on the battlefield. Section 8 chooses to customise their weapons with shark teeth, while the Arm has gruesome skulls.

Cities XL North American Release Date

North American players, rejoice! Monte Cristo is pleased to announce that they will release Cities XL in North America on October 9.
The product will be available on Monte Cristo's secure website at www.citiesxl.com, and will be delivered to consumers via:

* Mail order of the boxed version covering USA and Canada (Shipping will be free of charge!)
* Digital download

The following digital download networks will also support Cities XL -

* Steam
* Direct2Drive
* Trygames
* Impulse
* Gametap



Check back on the official Cities XL web site often for more info on special promotions and more partners!