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Xbox Accessories
Microsoft has sent word that their Xbox 360 exclusive game, Tenchu Z has gone gold and will hit stores across North America on June 12, 2007. The ninja stealth action game features more than 50 missions set in ancient Japan. Tenchu Z is set in feudal Japan and reflects the Ninja mythology. Gamers must integrate stealth, sword-based warfare and the skill to make use of an extensive variety of ninja accessories to complete their objectives. The gameplay is based on their actions and takes into account how much noise they make, how visible they are, and even how badly they smell. There is a single player mission as well as co-operative play with two to four players through Xbox Live or system link. They can even create customizable ninjas. Tenchu Z has been developed by K2. Mad Catz Expands NFL Agreement Mad Catz Interactive announced today that it has expanded its license agreement with National Football League Properties. The old 2004 agreement has been changed to allow Mad Catz to distribute licensed products in the U.K., Canada and Mexico in addition to the U.S. Mad Catz makes NFL team controllers and other accessories for the PS2, PS3, PSP, DS Lite, Wii, Xbox and Xbox 360. "The expansion of our NFL license is consistent with our overall strategy to offer both new and existing higher margin licensed products and accessories to gamers worldwide," said Darren Richardson, President and CEO of Mad Catz. "The National Football League is the most popular spectator sport in the U.S. and Mad Catz is pleased to support the 32-team league's increasing focus and commitment to international markets by providing stylish branded accessories for gamers in the United Kingdom and all of North America. All this talk about which console manufacturer is providing the consumer the greatest value is missing the point. The market has already decided how much a gaming system is worth. The answer? Probably not much more than $250. Let's look at current generation console prices to date, in U.S. dollars. Nintendo's Wii rings up at about $250. Microsoft's Xbox 360's three flavors include the $300 Core pack, the $400 Premium edition, and the $480 Elite. Sony's PlayStation 3 is available in $500 and $600 options. All other things being equal, the Wii's price is obviously the most attractive, which might explain why it's outselling the 360 by about 2-to-1, and the PS3 by about 4-to-1. But all other things are not equal, of course. Not even close. Any gamer with even passing familiarity with all three systems could expound on their individual hardware strengths and weaknesses.
A new trailer for the upcoming Uncharted: Drake's Fortune arrived this week, along with a downloadable Midway favorite.Joust (SOE, $4.99) -- Although the 360 version wins, thanks to Achievements, the PSN edition holds up well with sound game play, a faithful arcade translation and enough two-player jousting action to kill a horse... or ostrich. RATING: 7 (out of 10)Xbox Live Arcade . Aly & AJ Put Finishing Touches On Insomniatic Due In Stores July ... LOS ANGELES (Aly & AJ Official Website) - Aly & AJ are in the studio putting the final touches on Insomniatic, the much anticipated follow up to their platinum selling Into the Rush. With the multi-tiered marketing and visibility launch campaign, there is no doubt the girls will have zero time for sleeping.
The first single, "Potential Breakup Song," unveils a new sound for Aly & AJ which adds a distinct rhythmic element to their signature rock/pop songwriting. The video was recently shot by award-winning director Chris Applebaum, and the single ships to radio June 1. Other tracks featured on Insomniatic include "Bullseye" and "Like Whoa." A full track listing will be available shortly. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Report Second Quarter ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) announced today that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2007 on Monday, June 11, 2007 after the market close. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 4:30 pm Eastern Time and can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0984 or (201) 689-8577. A live listen-only webcast of the call will be available by visiting http://ir.take2games.com and a replay will be available following the call at the same location. About Take-Two Interactive Software Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation game console, PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, Xbox and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance. Investigators cite arson in Gamezilla fire BREWER - A Memorial Day fire that gutted the area's only store offering interconnected, multiplayer video gaming was arson, an investigator said Tuesday. Nobody was hurt in the fire at 53 North Main St. that was reported about 2:30 a.m. Monday. The building, owned by Ernest J. Scheyder II, housed Gamezilla and tenants in an apartment on the first floor and two upstairs apartments.
All of the tenants escaped the fire uninjured, and the blaze was extinguished before it reached the building's upstairs apartments.
Sgt. Tim York of the State Fire Marshal's Office declined Tuesday to say why investigators believe the fire was set or precisely where it started.
The front windows of Gamezilla were black with smoke residue Tuesday and the smell of smoke still hung in the air, but the brightly painted Superman and Thor on the display window still were caught in midbattle.
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