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May 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has announced that it would launch PLAYSTATION3 (PS3) in "Clear Black" in North America on November 17, 2006, as part of a worldwide simultaneous launch.

PS3 is the most advanced computer system that serves as a platform to enjoy next generation computer entertainment content in the home, realized through the combination of Cell and RSX processors, in addition to the playability of a vast catalog of PlayStation and PlayStation2 software titles. Read more

May 9, 2006--Huddle up sports fans, Madden NFL 07 is coming to Wii! Electronic Arts Inc. today confirmed that Madden NFL 07, the world's most popular sports game, is being custom-designed for Nintendo's groundbreaking next generation game console, Wii. Conceived as an entirely original football experience, the game will put players on the field like never before. Using the console's unique remote to pass, kick, snap, throw, catch and run, players will interact with the game in an entirely new way. Boasting massive gameplay innovations inspired by the motion sensor of the remote, Madden NFL 07 maximizes the power and unique design of the game system. Madden NFL 07 will be on display at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, May 10-12, 2006. Additional titles currently under development will be announced in the coming months. Read more

May 9, 2006--Today at the Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3), Logitech unveiled its most advanced gaming wheel ever, the Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, enabling people to bring the most lifelike racing experience into the home. But amateurs beware: The limited-edition G25 wheel's uncanny realism could lead to moments of extreme exhilaration and fear.

A member of the company's extreme-performance G-series family of peripherals for PC gamers, the Logitech G25 wheel offers advanced features which, until now, could be found only in specialized or custom-made racing simulators that sometimes cost thousands of dollars to assemble. These features include a six-speed gated shifter and clutch pedal; two high-torque force-feedback motors; an 11-inch wheel; and a full 900 degrees of rotation. The wheel, shifter and pedals are made with premium materials such as stainless steel and leather, delivering the look and feel of parts from a race car cockpit. "We're helping people bring the race car into their home," said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech's director of product marketing for interactive entertainment. "The G25 wheel will take expert gamers to places they've never been. It will make people forget they are in front of their PC, and it will put them in the pole position at Indianapolis, Monza or Brands Hatch race tracks." Read more

May 9, 2006--Logitech today unveiled the Logitech DriveFX Wheel, the company's first licensed wheel for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Logitech's newest gaming companion combines high-quality materials and advanced axial-feedback technology, delivering Xbox 360 owners the best possible driving experience.

"Our wheels have become the driving companion of choice for gamers on many platforms because of the sensory experience delivered by our feedback technology," said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech's director of product marketing for interactive entertainment. "Without feeling the bumps in the road and the impact from other cars, the standard racing game experience can be pretty superficial. With our axial-feedback technology, the Logitech DriveFX wheel delivers the most realistic driving experience for Xbox." Read more

May 9, 2006--Today at the Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3), Logitech announced that it has extended its award-winning family of G-series peripherals to offer high-performance gaming features to a broader range of gamers. The Logitech G3 Laser Mouse offers Logitech's gaming-grade, extreme-performance mouse engine in a compact, ambidextrous design, and is priced more affordably than the company's higher-end Logitech G5 and Logitech G7 gaming mice. The Logitech G11 keyboard is offered without the built-in display of the acclaimed Logitech G15 keyboard, but with all the other gaming features, including 18 fully programmable keys that make it easy for gamers to replace complex button sequences with custom one-touch commands, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide backlighting for translucent characters on the keys. Read more

May 9, 2006--JBL, a leading provider of award-winning audio products for the computer industry, today announced the introduction of JBL On Tour Plus, a sleek, portable-audio system and accessories pack designed to be the perfect companion to gamers, road warriors and music lovers alike. Weighing in at less than a pound -- and small enough to fit in a briefcase, backpack or purse -- JBL On Tour Plus comes with everything needed to enjoy rich sound, anywhere in the world, from on-the-go electronics.

JBL On Tour Plus enables consumers to share their favorite video games, music or movies by providing them with high-fidelity sound at the office, in the home, or on the road. Innovative design combined with advanced sound technology produces the highest quality sound from a stylish, pocket-sized system. With six watts of total power, this portable speaker system utilizes two aluminum-domed Odyssey transducers that provide rich, full frequency response at any sound level. Additionally, the included game-console bracket allows users to neatly and easily attach digital devices such as the Sony PSP. Read more

May 8, 2006--Nyko Technologies, a peripherals manufacturer dedicated to solving problems and enhancing the user experience with innovative solutions, will show the company's new line of Xbox 360 and PSP gear at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the world's largest interactive entertainment tradeshow, May 10-12, 2006, in Los Angeles. Nyko's booth is located in West Hall, #506, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Read more

May 08, 2006 -- Activision, Inc. today confirmed that the company is currently in development on three launch titles for both the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii (formerly code named Revolution) platforms. The company has been working closely with both Sony Computer Entertainment America and Nintendo on the development of "Call of Duty 3" and "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance," which will be released on both next-generation systems, as well as on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Activision also is developing two completely different games based on the Tony Hawk franchise -- "Tony Hawk's Project 8" for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and "Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam" for the Nintendo's new Wii system. In fiscal 2007, the company will release 10 games for the three next-generation platforms, including the titles listed above, as well as "X-Men: The Official Game" for the Xbox 360. Read more

May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivendi Games ("VG") today announced its product line-up for the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Among the company's highly anticipated titles to be shown during E3 is Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, the expansion pack to the world's most popular massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG). Sierra Entertainment will also highlight exciting new titles, including Scarface The World Is Yours, which will be shown in a theater that recreates the infamous mansion balcony shoot-out from the iconic film starring Al Pacino; Eragon, based on the best-selling novel and upcoming feature film from 20th Century Fox, Eragon. Fox and Vivendi Games will be previewing exclusive footage from the movie and presenting the game in the Eragon Theater. Sierra will also debut F.E.A.R. 360, the critically acclaimed 2005 PC title being released on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as several other exciting Sierra titles. Read more

May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari today announced the complete line-up of video games the Company will showcase during Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the video game industry's largest trade show and exhibition in Los Angeles, May 10-12. The Company's titles range in genres and are from some of the world's best-known franchises including Dragon Ball Z, Test Drive Unlimited, Alone in the Dark, and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The Company is charging forward with a robust line-up of next-generation console and handheld games with a focus on innovative and compelling gameplay. Read more