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Garry Schyman to write the music for Dante's Inferno video game

The Epic Journey through Hell Features a Dramatic Original Score from Heralded Film, Television and Video Game Composer

Visceral Games, the developers behind the critically-acclaimed Dead Space franchise and a studio of Electronic Arts, announce that award-winning film, television and video game composer Garry Schyman will be creating the hellish score for the highly anticipated 3rd person action adventure game Dante’s Inferno. The renowned composer, who won many prestigious awards most recently for his work on BioShock, is creating a dramatic score that sets the tone for Visceral Games’ adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem.


“Our primary goal with this project is to bring Dante Alighieri’s vision of hell to a new audience and a new medium, and that goes beyond the visuals,” said Jonathan Knight, executive producer of Dante’s Inferno. “The sound and music are equally critical to the experience, and Garry’s epic score will add layers of power and tension, as gamers descend through the nine circles of hell. We are incredibly fortunate to be working with talent of his caliber.”

“Scoring Dante’s Inferno was one of the most interesting and challenging projects I have ever tackled,” said Garry Schyman. “Literally being asked to score hell was fantastic especially once I saw the surrealistically frightening world that Visceral Games had developed. I thought long and hard about every piece of music I wrote to create something new, surprising and fitting. It has turned out to be one of the most creative experiences in my career.”

The orchestral score and chorus were recorded in July at the historic Abbey Road Studios in London with the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Metro Voices Singers. The score soundtrack is planned for release in early 2010.

In Dante’s Inferno, players will assume the role of Dante as he travels on an epic descent through Dante Alighieri’s nine circles of hell – limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery. Each circle features unique environments, all new creatures and demons, specific story elements, and are scored distinctly to set a tone that fits each circle of sinners. The blockbuster video game adaptation of part one of Alighieri’s epic poem “The Divine Comedy” will be available in North America beginning on February 9, 2010 and in Europe on February 12, 2010 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation 3 computer and entertainment system and the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP).

Star Trek D-A-C coming to Windows PC and PlayStation Network in November Exclusive All-New Content Including New Ship Classes, Variable AI Settings 3D

PlayStation 3 System and PC Gamers Will Enjoy Exclusive All-New Content Including New Ship Classes, Variable AI Settings and New Game Modes, Plus Stereoscopic 3D Compatibility on PC

Star Trek : D-A-C will be available for Windows PC and PlayStation Network players in November. Inspired by the recent blockbuster “Star Trek” motion picture 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 multiplayer or co-op battles.

First free expansion for Dragonica: Tales of the Damned with game download link level 65, pets, new zones and more

Level 65 content, pets, new zones and more to come in Dragonica this October

Dragonica is the free arcade-style 3D side-scrolling MMORPG developed by Barunson Interactive and published by Gala Networks Europe. With hundreds of thousands of players having played Dragonica since its launch in June, we are happy to announce details of the forthcoming expansion “Tales of the Damned”.

This expansion will bring new content including dungeons, guild-wars, pets and much more. It will be available for free for all players on www.gpotato.eu.

While the Kundara update added new high level content to the game as well as a change to the first job change quest, “Tales of the Damned” is a major update to Dragonica. It adds controller support, will feature a wide selection of new content, brand new features including pets, a new Emporia tournament system for guilds, a revision to the mission rating system and much more!

The eagerly awaited Pets system will allow players to select from a number of cute pets and go into battle benefiting from various bonuses from them. An increased level cap of 65 awaits high-level players as they can now explore a range of brand Mission Maps, Field Maps and Dungeons.

Guilds will also be happy to hear that a brand new tournament system for Emporia Wars will be introduced, allowing dozens of players to compete regularly in these massive side-scrolling brawls. “Tales of the Damned” will also add a variety of new weapons, items and much more which will be detailed in upcoming communications.

Dragonica is available as a free-to-play game, meaning no subscriptions, ever! You can download the game client from http://dragonica.gpotato.eu and register for your free gPotato.eu account to play the game. European users who are travelling outside of Europe, you are now able to play Dragonica with gPotato while abroad by clicking the “Register my IP” button on the Dragonica website before logging into the game.

Contra ReBirth video game out now on Nintendo WiiWare - Players Are Tasked With Saving the Planet in Action-Packed 2D Side Scrolling Adventure

Contra Rebirth is now available for Nintendo WiiWare. With a storyline based on the classic Contra theme, players can now follow the adventures of the timeless characters and experience fast-paced gamezplay in an all-new down loadable format.

In Contra Rebirth, players travel back in time to Central America in 1973, where they are met with the threat of Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force who have taken over the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. While Salamander and his minions plan the destruction of all the “Contra” on Earth, the Galactic President calls upon Lance Bean, a member of the elite “Contra” warriors, only to find that he has gone missing. To help in the battle against evil, Bill Rizer and Genbei Yagyu are enlisted to save the planet. Using their classic Contra fire-power including the popular spreadshot, Bill and Genbei must defeat the Neo-Salamander army before all is lost.

In this trail-blazing adventure that pioneered the run n’ gun genre, gamers are able to work together using two player local co-op gameplay to save the alien-invaded planet. The action- packed title also features two unlockable characters and retro 2D side scrolling action for both old and new Contra fans alike.

Contra Rebirth is now available for purchase for 1000 points on Nintendo WiiWare.

Cate West video game allies and enemies... Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii

As Cate West continues the press tour of her first European story, Oxygen Games, on behalf of her publicist Wesley Carr, are pleased to release new information on the Allies and Enemies Cate encountered in her search for the solution to the Vanishing Files mysteries:

Ben Shepherd
Age: 31 Occupation: Arcadia City Police Detective

Profile:
Ben is a seasoned veteran of the ACPD. He started law enforcement as a beat-cop in New Jersey, though after a series of quick promotions brought him to Arcadia City to as senior detective.

His cynical and sometimes cold demeanor hides a strong sense of justice and duty. In contrast to others in the force, Ben chooses to not carry a gun. This is not because of an accident in the past that Internal Affairs is on his case for, but due to his firm belief that crimes can be solved peacefully with great detective work as opposed to bullets.

He lives alone with Sabi, his Basset Hound.

Hobbies:
Jogging and working out, playing (and winning at) chess and listening to old Jazz records.

ElliotMcCaffrey
Age: 31
Occupation: Arcadia City Police Detective

Profile:
Elliot has been Ben's partner in the ACPD for the last 6 years. Quick to show his emotions, he's very loyal to those whom he consider his friends. Elliot is of Irish descent and loves to wear an old leather jacket in respect of popular 70s TV shows about hard-working, hard-hitting detectives. His colleagues have often joked about his “borrowed” clothes and investigating style.

Hobbies:
Sailing, boxing, playing basketball, 70s Cop shows and going to the movies.


Judge Hilary J Silver
Age: 62
Occupation: Judge

Profile:
Judge Silver majored in law studies at Harvard College and graduated with honors from Harvard Law School. After a short career as a lawyer in New York, he was appointed as a Federal District Judge in Arcadia City

The mayor of Arcadia City said … “Judge Silver renders his service superbly -- with dedication, intelligence and energy. He crafts justice with a disciplined compassion forged through thorough understanding and commitment to this nation’s common law and constitution.”

Hobbies:
Theatre, opera, radio chat shows and swimming.

'Rocketfuse' Video Game Blasts On To iTunes App Store

The RocketHands team proudly announce the release of their debut title on the iTunes App Store. RocketFuse is a puzzle game for iPhone and iPod Touch that has the player use rockets to help a lost spaceship careen around and blast out of a series of cardboard caves.

RocketFuse is quality, the kind of quality that hits you in the face like a ricocheted piñata; there are the excellent art stylings, the quirky soundscape and a freshness that you won’t find at your grocer.

“It started as a small idea that would help us get used to the development environment,” said Jack ‘beetlefeet’ Casey, programmer, baker and designer for Rockethands. “Soon after we had a prototype up we realised it was a bunch of fun in its own right and we set to work building it.”

RocketFuse can be found on the App Store right now for $1.99USD and $2.49AUD. Although real-life substitutes do exist, RocketHands does not endorse the use of actual fireworks without the aid of trained professionals, and thinks your grandma would probably prefer you play our game to curb your pyromanic tendencies.

For more information, please visit www.rockethands.com

New character classes for 'Bounty Bay Online' Video Game!

The next big expansion of Bounty Bay Online will integrate five character classes with their individual special abilities into the historical world of exploration. Each of the five new classes Royal Military Officer, Imperial Guardian, Caribbean Pirate, Treasure Hunter and Armed Businessman, will receive its own individual skill tree in ‘Beyond the Horizon’. Using talent points, which can be acquired through applying their abilities, players can further expand on their special skills in the three areas of land combat, sea combat, and production (crafting). Players can drag & drop the active skills of the new classes such as certain special attacks into their skill bar and directly execute them from there as required. Passive Skills for the new character classes act as a permanent ‘buff’ or bonus.

Upon meeting the first NPC in Athens in a new Tutorial Quest, beginners will have the choice from one of the five character classes in the upcoming expansion ‘Beyond the Horizon’. A class trainer in the city will further instruct them in on-going use of the new system as the quest series progresses. Advanced players can choose one of the five classes in addition to the abilities they already learned and thereby complement these with the new special functions. All five character classes are playable as either male or female game characters. The choice of character class has no influence on the outward appearance of the characters. But all of the five classes can acquire an impressive new equipment set that awaits them as booty to reward success in high level instances, or as a reward for the victory in a PvP tournament.

The Royal Military Officer is distinguishable as a high ranking officer by particularly mastering firearms and the sword. Together with its land combat strengths, he specialises in the use of cannons in sea combat. The Imperial Guardian also counts among the elite of the army. On land he is particularly adept in the use of the sabre, axe and sword. In sea combat, the class stands ready with special abilities in the use of grappling hooks. The Caribbean Pirate has a passion for plundering and pillaging. As a result he tends to lean towards close combat man-to-man and makes use of the sabre or axe for his style of fighting. In sea combat he is particularly skilled in close combat with cannons. Furthermore he has taught other sea captains to fear his ramming and grappling hook abilities. The Treasure Hunter in contrast, strives to explore every corner of the globe in order to return with valuable treasures. His sea combat strengths lies in the use of cannons at long distance. In addition the explorer has particular abilities with sea mines and ramming tactics. In land combat he is proven to be a sharpshooter with pistols and can deliver valuable assistance in group combat. As a security-conscious trader, the Armed-Businessman’s strengths lie in defence. In sea combat he has particular abilities in ship repair and in healing seafarers. In addition he also keeps on hand special improvements to ships. In land combat, he stands out in healing and supporting roles in group combat. But once attacked, the Armed Businessman also knows well how to defend himself using a pistol.

Frogster is going to publish the expansion ‘Beyond the Horizon’ with its many new features in both German and English language versions. A little later French players of Bounty Bay Online will also be able to check out the new content, such as the new continent South America, six new cities, the five new character classes, the active pet system, new instances, new PvP arenas and tournaments, new ranking systems and new mini-games. In keeping with its predecessors, ‘Beyond the Horizon’ will be available free of charge. Players can obtain regular information bulletins about the up-coming expansion at this info site: http://bth.bountybayonline.com

Madden NFL 10 Announces AFL Legacy Pack add-on download

This season marks the 50th season for the eight original American Football League (AFL) teams, and EA SPORTS is commemorating the celebration with the release of the AFL Legacy Pack game add-on for Madden NFL 10.

Available on September 24th, the comprehensive add-on brings the heritage of the AFL to Madden NFL 10 with all-new 1960’s-style presentation elements. Referees don the orange striped AFL uniforms, official AFL markings and logos decorate the field, and more – all while featuring a retro football card-like user interface and classic film grain broadcast camera.



The eight original AFL teams will be represented by name and wear their historic uniforms, including the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs (as the Dallas Texans), New England Patriots (as the Boston Patriots), New York Jets (as the Titans of New York), Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Tennessee Titans (as the Houston Oilers).

The 15 AFL Legacy Game matchups during the 2009 NFL regular season will include the Legacy Pack presentation in the offline Franchise mode, as well as during the Play Now, and Superstar modes. Historic AFL uniforms can be selected in any mode – offline or online!

Relive some of the greatest moments in AFL history with all-new Madden Moments, which include additional Xbox 360 achievements and PS3 trophies.

The AFL Legacy Pack game add-on for Madden NFL 10 will be available on September 24th for 560 Microsoft Points and $6.99 on the PSN Store.

The award-winning Madden NFL 10, the highest rated version ever for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, is in stores now.

'Cate West: The Vanishing Files' Video Game Character Profiles

As Cate West continues the press tour of her first European story, Oxygen Games, on behalf of her publicist Wesley Carr, are pleased to release new information on the Allies and Enemies Cate encountered in her search for the solution to the Vanishing Files mysteries:

Ben Shepherd
Age: 31 Occupation: Arcadia City Police Detective

Profile:
Ben is a seasoned veteran of the ACPD. He started law enforcement as a beat-cop in New Jersey, though after a series of quick promotions brought him to Arcadia City to as senior detective.

His cynical and sometimes cold demeanor hides a strong sense of justice and duty. In contrast to others in the force, Ben chooses to not carry a gun. This is not because of an accident in the past that Internal Affairs is on his case for, but due to his firm belief that crimes can be solved peacefully with great detective work as opposed to bullets.

He lives alone with Sabi, his Basset Hound.

Hobbies:
Jogging and working out, playing (and winning at) chess and listening to old Jazz records.

ElliotMcCaffrey
Age: 31
Occupation: Arcadia City Police Detective

Profile:
Elliot has been Ben's partner in the ACPD for the last 6 years. Quick to show his emotions, he's very loyal to those whom he consider his friends. Elliot is of Irish descent and loves to wear an old leather jacket in respect of popular 70s TV shows about hard-working, hard-hitting detectives. His colleagues have often joked about his “borrowed” clothes and investigating style.

Hobbies:
Sailing, boxing, playing basketball, 70s Cop shows and going to the movies.


Judge Hilary J Silver
Age: 62
Occupation: Judge

Profile:
Judge Silver majored in law studies at Harvard College and graduated with honors from Harvard Law School. After a short career as a lawyer in New York, he was appointed as a Federal District Judge in Arcadia City

The mayor of Arcadia City said … “Judge Silver renders his service superbly -- with dedication, intelligence and energy. He crafts justice with a disciplined compassion forged through thorough understanding and commitment to this nation’s common law and constitution.”

Hobbies:
Theatre, opera, radio chat shows and swimming.