Painkiller Beta incoming

Painkiller Hell & Damnation opens its infernal gates for Beta-Testers

Painkiller Hell & Damnation is ready to hit the Beta-phase with hell due to be unleashed on today.

Beta testers will have the opportunity to be among the first to trial the ultimate horror FPS with a limited access closed beta. Registration is open to everyone in preparation for exclusive access from now on. The beta will run until the release and will allow testers the exclusive chance to preview the game before anyone else.

“We are very excited to open the Beta for selected users and are looking forward to the feedback sessions in our forum,” says Reinhard Pollice, Business and Product Development, Nordic Games. “The feedback from fans that played the original Painkiller is extremely important to us. It will give us a chance to interact with the community as well as offering them exclusivity of being the first to play the game.”

The eagerly anticipated Hell and Damnation installment is powered by Unreal Engine 3 and continues the hardcore fast gameplay of the original Painkiller. Players will be able to battle it out in the beta within 5 modes including Single Player, Network Co-op, Deatchmatch and Team Deathmatch. It also features a Feedback button which links through to the Beta Forum so players can give direct feedback.

Beta keys will be available via media partners, Facebook (www.facebook.com/painkillergame), and the Painkiller-forums (http://forum.nordicgames.at/forumdisplay.php?891-Painkiller-Hell-amp-Damnation-English-Boards) in the next couple of weeks. You can also subscribe to the mailing list atwww.painkillergame.com for more news and updates.

Painkiller encompasses everything that you’d want from an FPS. The gameplay is fast-paced and deadly, along with astonishing boss fights that requires the player to be tactical in order to destroy enemies.

For all those who might have missed out on the original Painkiller plus its add-on “Battle out of Hell”, Nordic Games has reprinted the Painkiller Black Edition - Painkiller Limited Black Edition 2012 which includes Painkiller, Painkiller Battle out of Hell, and a Beta Key for Painkiller Hell & Damnation available in selected retail outlets on August 3^rd 2012.

SYMBIOTE STUDIOS TO CREATE STYLIZED VINYL TOYS BASED ON BETHESDA SOFTWORKS’ AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISES

Symbiote Studios LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of toys and high-end collectibles, has received rights to create stylized vinyl toys based on Bethesda's award-winning franchises, including The Elder Scrolls®, Dishonored™, DOOM®, Fallout®, and QUAKE®.

QuakeCon® 2012 attendees that ordered the QuakeCon “Swag Pack” will receive Symbiote’s first creation for Bethesda, an exclusive QuakeCon figurine.

Symbiote is also creating a Dragonborn™ figure, inspired by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®. The Dragonborn figure, which will retail for $9.99, will be available this August. Pre-orders for the figurine can be made in-person at Symbiote’s booth at QuakeCon, or online via Symbiote’s official website, http://www.symbiotestudios.com.

About Symbiote Studios

Symbiote Studios LLC is a premier manufacturer of figures, statues and busts for the comic, movie and video game markets. Comprising of today's leading artists, sculptors and licensors, Symbiote Studios LLC is committed to creating innovative and high-quality products.

Symbiote Studios products are currently sold in specialty, trend, collectible and comic shops, as well as on the World Wide Web at http://www.symbiotestudios.com

 Far Cry 3 Co -op Walk through Live

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Far Cry 3

Formats:  PC, PS3, X360 Out:  30/11/2012 Publisher:  Ubisoft Developer:  In-house

2K Sports announces unprecedented partnership with JAY Z for NBA® 2K13

Artist and entrepreneur to curate soundtrack and lend artistic vision to world’s top NBA video game simulation franchise as Executive Producer

2K Sports today announced an unprecedented partnership with entertainment mogul Shawn “JAY Z” Carter to serve as Executive Producer of NBA® 2K13, the next installment of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise*.

“This has been a unique opportunity to collaborate with 2K Sports and be a part of one of the best sports video games in history,” commented JAY Z.  “NBA 2K13 will be the next evolution in sports and basketball culture, and I’m ready to usher in the new era of the franchise.”

JAY Z’s interests and influences extend well beyond his illustrious music career as a 14-time Grammy award winner, as evidenced by his part-ownership of the 40/40 sports clubs and of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, having recently helped craft that team’s iconic black-and-white logo and visual identity. As Executive Producer of NBA 2K13, JAY Z’s artistic vision and style will permeate the experience , from the overall look and feel of the game, to the hand-picked soundtrack, interactive in-game menus and more.

“We aren’t content with just being the best, and we will continue to grow the NBA 2K franchise into one of today’s premier entertainment experiences,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “JAY Z’s role in NBA 2K13 represents a unique fusion of basketball, music, art, and entertainment, and illustrates the evolution of NBA 2K into something much bigger than simply the best basketball video game series ever made.”

The audio and visual aesthetics of NBA 2K13 will reflect a balance of basketball and musical influences, with JAY Z himself hand-picking the game’s soundtrack. The 24-song collection features some of his top hits, along with an eclectic mix of music’s biggest acts.

Artist:	Title:
The Hours	Ali in the Jungle
Too Short	Blow the Whistle (Main)
Eric B. and Rakim	I Ain’t No Joke
Phoenix	1901
JAY Z	Pump it Up (Freestyle)
Puff Daddy and the Family	Victory (feat.  Notorious B.I.G.  & Busta Rhymes)
Daft Punk	Around The World (Radio Edit)
Santigold	Shove It (feat. Spank Rock)
Kanye West	Amazing
JAY Z	Run This Town
The Dirty Projectors	Stillness is the Move
Nas	The World is Yours
Coldplay	Viva La Vida
Roy Ayers	We Live in Brooklyn,  Baby
Justice	Stress
JAY Z	The Bounce
Kanye West	We Major  (feat. Nas & Really Doe)
Mobb Deep	Shook Ones, Pt. II
Meek Mill	Ima Boss – Instrumental
Kanye West U2 JAY Z JAY Z JAY Z	Mercy (feat. Big Sean,  Pusha T  and 2 Chainz) Elevation On To The Next One Public  Service Announcement H.A.M. (Instrumental)

2K Sports today also released a special trailer announcing JAY Z’s integration in NBA 2K13 which can be viewed at http://youtu.be/re8bRD8PIWI.

Fans are encouraged to enjoy select tracks from the NBA 2K13 soundtrack (which can also be shared on Facebook) athttp://2kgam.es/NBA2KJAYZ.

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, NBA 2K13 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available on October 2, 2012 in North America and October 5, 2012 internationally for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ system and Windows PC. The Wii U™ version of the title will be available during the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to pre-order now at participating retailers in order to receive the NBA All-Star content on day one at no extra cost.

For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com.

For more information on NBA 2K13, visit www.facebook.com/NBA2K.

2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*According to 2008 - 2012 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through June 2012.

NBA 2K13 is not yet rated by PEGI..

Experience the football lifestyle with Lords of Football

Ever wanted to know what footballers get up to when the cameras aren’t around? Now you can find out, with Lords of Football, a football lifestyle simulation from Geniaware.

When training ends, footballers don’t just switch off and go to bed, as much as they might like you to think that’s the case. They spend their hard earned salaries in the hottest nightspots, including clubs, casinos and bars.

When you’ve had a hard day training your team, experience the lifestyle of a footballer in Lords of Football.  

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Lords of Football

Format:  PC Out:  2012 Publisher:  TBA Developer:  Geniaware

PES 2013 DEMO NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FOR XBOX®360 AND PLAYSTATION®3

New Screenshots, Gameplay Video & Trailer Featuring Cover Athlete,
Cristiano Ronaldo Bring in the Release of the Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Demo

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today released new assets to celebrate the arrival of the consumer demo of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013. The demo, which is free to download and play, is now available for download for Xbox 360®via Xbox®LIVE  and PlayStation®3 via PlayStation®Network.

To support the launch of the demo, new assets are available, including gameplay footage and an all-new trailer, featuring PES 2013 cover athlete, Cristiano Ronaldo.

PES 2013 marks major advancements for the popular soccer game including new game mechanics such as PES FullControl, where players are given total control over every pass, shot and even first touches to the ball. Similarly, Pro-Active AI ensures that players move as they should both on and off the ball, creating a true authentic soccer experience. The Player ID system then enhances the feeling of individuality, with players that not only look and move like their real life counterparts, but also play just like them.

The demo allows users to experience these key additions first hand and features eight fully licensed teams, including Germany, England, Portugal and Italy from the European field, while Santos FC, SC International, Fluminense and Flamengo are available in the Copa Libertadores mode.

In order to experience the full range of controls PES 2013 offers, the demo allows any difficulty setting to be used, and boasts localized language settings.

The demo is available now, via network download from respective gaming consoles.

PES 2013 will be available in retail stores nationwide in the fall of 2012.

New screenshots and the Cristiano Ronaldo demo trailer is available for download atwww.konami.com/download.

The new gameplay footage, showcasing in the Player ID experience is available for distribution via YouTube.

PES 2013 Player ID video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ykGjDgmj4

PRODUCT INFORMATION

PES 2013

Formats:  3DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360 Out:  Autumn 2012 Publisher:  Konami

EA EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING MMO STAR WARS^TM: THE OLD REPUBLIC^TM WITH FREE-TO-PLAY OPTION THIS FALL

New Free-to-Play Option Will Open Up the Critically-Acclaimed MMO from BioWare and LucasArts to Millions of Additional Star Wars^TM Fans and Gamers Worldwide

BioWare™, a Label of Electronic Arts, announced today that it will be expanding the story-driven, massively multiplayer online game Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ by adding a new Free-to-Play option this fall. This option will give players access to each of the eight iconic Star Warscharacter class storylines, all the way up to level 50, with certain restrictions*. Unlimited game access, including new higher-level game content and new features, will be made available through individual purchases or through a subscription option.
“Players want flexibility and choice. The subscription-only model presented a major barrier for a lot of people who wanted to become part of The Old Republic™ universe,” said Matthew Bromberg, GM of BioWare Austin.
Jeff Hickman, Executive Producer of Star Wars: The Old Republic added, “Since launch, we’ve been listening to feedback from our fans and adding new content and refining The Old Republic at a breakneck pace. We believe we are in a position to help improve the service even more, not only by continuing to add new content, but also by expanding the game to many more Star Wars fans, increasing the populations on worlds and the vibrancy of the community.”

Starting this fall, there will be two different ways to play Star Wars: The Old Republic:

• Subscription – A service designed for players who want unrestricted access to all the game features via ongoing subscription or by redeeming a Game Time Card. In addition to gaining access to all game content as our current subscribers do now, subscribers will receive ongoing monthly grants of Cartel Coins, the new virtual currency that will be introduced later this fall. Cartel Coins can be used to purchase valuable in-game items including customizable gear and convenience features that will enhance the game play experience.   

 

• Free-To-Play – The first 50 levels will be Free-to-Play, with restrictions on access to new content and advanced player features. Some restrictions can be “unlocked” with Cartel Coins.

 
As the first step towards adding the new Free-to-Play option this fall, Star Wars: The Old Republic will go on sale in August for £8.99 GBP, including one-month of free subscription.

Current and former players will also find additional benefits as part of this program. BioWare will be increasing the frequency of game content updates, with the first of many new releases coming in August.  In addition, current subscribers will receive Cartel Coin grants and qualify for access to special in-game items. Even former players who re-activate now will qualify for special benefits. To learn more about these rewards, please visit www.StarWarstheOldRepublic.com/FREE.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is one of the most critically acclaimed MMOs of all time, having won MSNBC’s “Game of the Year” award in 2011, “Editor’s Choice” awards from IGN, PC Gamer and “Best MMO of 2011” awards from Game Informer, GameSpy, AOL Massively, Ten Ton Hammer and more. The game is set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars movies, with the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire locked in the middle of an epic, galactic war. Players choose one of eight iconic Star Wars character classes, including the Jedi Knight, Jedi Consular, Smuggler, Trooper, Sith Warrior, Sith Inquisitor, Bounty Hunter and Imperial Agent, becoming the hero or villain of their own personal Star Wars saga.

For more information on Star Wars: The Old Republic, please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/FREE, follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/swtor or “Like” Star Wars: The Old Republic on Facebook athttp://facebook.com/starwarstheoldrepublic. For additional press assets, please visithttp://www.ea.gamespress.com.

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*ACCEPTANCE OF END USER ACCESS AND LICENSE AGREEMENT ('EUALA'), PERSISTENT INTERNET CONNECTION, AND ACCOUNT REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO PLAY.  MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRES REGISTRATION WITH ONE-TIME USE SERIAL CODE. SERIAL CODE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE ONCE USED. PAID SUBSCRIPTION, VALID AND ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHOD OR PAID GAME TIME CARD (IF AVAILABLE) REQUIRED TO ACCESS  GAMEPLAY. PAYMENT METHOD AGE RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. SWTOR ONLINE SERVICE MAY BE DISCONTINUED AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON WWW.SWTOR.COM. SEE EUALA FOR DETAILS. AGREEMENT TO SHARE ACCOUNT INFORMATION WITH LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD. ('LUCASFILM') IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS GAMEPLAY. GAME INTENDED FOR PLAY ONLY WITHIN NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE AND CERTAIN OTHER TERRITORIES. PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE AVAILABLE AT WWW.SWTOR.COM. ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO PLAY THE GAME APPLY AT ALL TIMES. THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF SUBSCRIPTION ARE INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME. SEE WWW.SWTOR.COM FOR DETAILS.
WARNING: PEOPLE WHO HAVE PHOTOSENSITIVE SEIZURES (A SEIZURE REPORTEDLY INDUCED BY FLASHING LIGHTS OR PATTERNS), OR OTHER SYMPTOMS FROM BEING PHOTOSENSITIVE, SHOULD NOT PLAY THIS GAME WITHOUT FIRST SEEING A DOCTOR