VideoGames

Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Preparing the market for the upcoming holiday selling season, industry leader Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced an exciting new purchase option for the PSP system, the PSP Giga Pack, for a suggested retail price of $299 U.S./$349 CND. Available for a limited time starting in November, the PSP Giga Pack includes an unprecedented added-value package of accessories, including the PSP System, a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, battery pack, AC adaptor, USB Cable, and an all- new PSP Stand. The company also announced that a PSP branded 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo will also be sold separately later this calendar year. In addition, the company confirmed the continuation of the current PSP Value Pack for $249 U.S/$299 CND.

October 19, 2005 – The epic battle to save humankind rages on the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system with the release of X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, inspired by Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes. Building on the deep customization and rich storyline of the console games, X-Men Legend II: Rise of Apocalypse for the PSP features four additional playable characters, new environments, 9 exclusive missions and groundbreaking multiplayer modes that allow up to four players to compete both online and offline utilizing the system’s wireless technology. The game is currently available at retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and has been rated “T” (Teen with mild language and violence) by the ESRB.

October 19, 2005 – JOYTECH North America today announced its new line of accessories designed specifically for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Available this fall, JOYTECH’s product line up will include the first Microsoft-endorsed Xbox 360 audio-visual control center, as well as Xbox 360 racing wheel, controller and faceplates.

Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft today announced the retail availability of its first cross-platform game controller and the latest addition to the Microsoft Game Precision Series. The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows delivers the precision and control that will set the standard for next-generation game controllers.

Oct. 18, 2005 – Nintendo has signed an agreement with Wayport, a leading provider of wired and Wi-Fi high-speed Internet access in public locations, to extend Wi-Fi service to Nintendo DS users at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States. Through the agreement with Wayport, Nintendo will offer complimentary access to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the video game giant's new wireless gaming service that goes online Nov. 14.

October 18, 2005 – The Global Defense Force has been given the green light to invade the Strogg home planet as id Software and Activision, Inc. announced today that QUAKE 4 for the PC has shipped. The long-awaited sequel to QUAKE II, QUAKE 4 enlists gamers in the role of Matthew Kane, a member of the legendary Rhino Squad, to penetrate deep into the heart of the Strogg war machine and engage in a series of heroic missions to destroy the barbaric alien race. QUAKE 4 for the PC is available at retail outlets nationwide for a suggested retail price of $49.99. Additionally, fans can purchase the QUAKE 4 Special DVD Edition for a suggested retail price of $59.99, which includes QUAKE II, the QUAKE II expansion packs, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Both versions carry an “M” (Mature) rating by the ESRB.

October 18, 2005--Video game publisher Mastiff announced today that they will publish Sudoku for the Game Boy Advance handhheld video game system, the first of a series of Sudoku products that Mastiff will be bringing to game systems. Sudoku is the puzzle phenomenon that is sweeping the nation. The Sudoku video game features hundreds of puzzle problems, a tutorial mode, help for those moments when you really are stuck, the ability to 'pencil in' possible solutions, and a puzzle problem creation mode. The game is expected to be available February 10, 2006.

Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Doing a bert slide onto retail shelves, Activision Inc.'s Tony Hawk's American Wasteland lets gamers make an expansive streaming L.A. skate world their personal playground. The game allows players to skate and BMX bike from seaside Santa Monica, to the star-studded sidewalks of Hollywood, to the gritty streets of East L.A. as they customize and upgrade their characters, unlock new tricks and choose their missions without loads or levels. Tony Hawk's American Wasteland also takes the action to new heights with expanded controls that allow players to pull off more sick tricks than ever before and new multiplayer modes including Xbox Live support and a two-player co-op classic mode.

Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anime action meets intense 3D fighting as Atari today announced that Dragon Ball Z® Budokai: Tenkaichi has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Available for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system, Dragon Ball Z Budokai: Tenkaichi gives players the "super-hero" experience of huge battles and high-speed flight with its fully interactive recreation of the Dragon Ball Z® universe where fighting is possible in the air, on the ground or even underwater.

October 14 -- I-play today announced a unique partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), exclusive licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for Interactive Entertainment Software, to publish a mobile phone game based on the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. Scheduled for release in January 2006, just prior to the start of the next Olympic Winter Games in February, Torino 2006 - The Official Mobile Phone Game of the Olympic Games, will be the first official licensed mobile phone game of the IOC.