Capcom & Nintendo vs. R4 Revolution for DS

From/De: Capcom Co., Ltd.

The Tokyo District Court Rules Against the Distribution of Game Copying Devices Designed for the Nintendo DS

Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) announced that along with Nintendo and other 53 software manufacturers who develop/sell video game software for play on the Nintendo DS (including Nintendo DSLite) filed a lawsuit in July of last year with the Tokyo District Court against multiple parties, who had been importing/selling the “R4 Revolution for DS”, a typical model of so-called game copying devices. The companies filed their action pursuant to the Japanese Unfair Competition Prevention Act (2008 (WA) No. 20886) seeking an injunction to stop the distribution of the game copying devices.

Today, the Tokyo District Court fully granted the injunction in favor of Nintendo and the 54 software manufacturers who have been impacted by the sale of these devices. This ruling is an acknowledgement of the validity of Nintendo’s and the other companies claims, confirming the game copying devices are a violation under Japan laws.

Capcom, Nintendo and software manufacturers will continue to pursue legal actions against game copying devices that allow the play of illegal copied software made available on the Internet.

The Lost and Damned/Xbox Live: Breaks download record | Rompe récord de descargas

From/De: Xbox Press [http://gamerscoreblog.com/press/archive/2009/02/27/SunDevil.aspx]

“Grand Theft Auto IV” Steals A Download Record with Xbox 360 Exclusive Episode “Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned”

Already owner of the biggest entertainment launch in history, the “Grand Theft Auto IV” franchise continues its rampage on the record books with the Xbox 360 exclusive downloadable episode, “The Lost and Damned.” The highest reviewed downloadable content ever from Rockstar Games eclipsed first-day revenue for all previous downloadable content on Xbox LIVE.

“Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned” energized the already vibrant “Grand Theft Auto IV” community, resulting in a greater increase in active users the week before launch than seen from any previous downloadable content. With over ten hours of gameplay and new multiplayer modes, “The Lost and Damned” has received acclaim from critics and gamers alike, setting a new bar for quality and depth in episodic content.

OTRONICON 2009: Moments to remember – Part 3 – The Halo Wedding

OTRONICON v.4.0 (2009) – Moments to remember
Part 3: A Match Made in Halo

The wedding between Desiree Labrada and John Henry had many things in common when compared to others in which two people tie the knot. The family and friends of the bride and groom were present. People invited to the event were dressed appropriately. What made this event so different and so unique was the location and the presence of Master Chief and his friends. How often do you see two people, who met on Xbox Live playing Halo, getting married at a science center in front of a man dressed as a game character ready to call them “Teammates for life”? Watch the following videos to see what else happened at the wedding.

La boda Halo entre Desiree Labrada y John Henry tuvo varias cosas en común al comparalo con otras en las que dos personas se unen. La familia de la novia y del novio estubieron presentes. La gente invitada al evento fueron vestidos apropiadamente. Lo que hizo que este evento sea tan diferente y tan único fue la localización y la presencia de Master Chief y sus amigos. ¿Cada cuánto ven a dos personas, que se conocieron en Xbox Live jugando Halo, preparados para casarse en un centro de ciencias delante de un hombre vestido como el personaje de un juego listo para nombrarlos “compañeros para siempre”? Vean los siguientes videos para ver qué más sucedió en la boda.

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GameStop: Halo Wars Midnight Launch Events Nationwide

GameStop to Host Halo Wars Midnight Launch Events Nationwide

GRAPEVINE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 26, 2009– GameStop (NYSE: GME) today announced that it will host midnight launch events for Microsoft’s Halo Wars at more than 2,000 stores nationwide. Starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009, customers can visit their local GameStop and get in line to be the first to get their hands on the newest Halo game.

EA: Tiger Woods PGA Tour & Grand Slam Tennis – Wii Motion Plus

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10, EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis Lead EA SPORTS Wii Lineup This Summer

New Wii MotionPlus Compatible Products Launching in June

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 10 and EA SPORTS™ Grand Slam® Tennis will ship to retailers in North America on June 16, 2009, and will be the first two products from the EA SPORTS™ label that utilize the functionality of the Wii MotionPlus™. EA SPORTS has at least five products, including EA SPORTS Active in May, in development that will launch before the end of 2009 designed specifically for the Wii™.

“On the Wii, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 and EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis bring the authentic motion and excitement of championship golf and tennis to life for fans of all ages and skill levels,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “With the new Wii MotionPlus, slicing a winner on Centre Court at Wimbledon or dropping an 8 iron pin high on No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass have never felt better. We couldn’t be more excited about the dynamic new EA SPORTS experiences coming this year to the Wii.”

Play! @ Copenhagen

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., February 25, 2009- Today, Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc. is sad to inform that the PLAY! A Video Game Symphony concert scheduled for Copenhagen and Tivoli [on] 18 March at 4pm and 8pm, is cancelled. We are very sad to report this, as we looked forward to perform the first PLAY! Symphony in Denmark.

LotR: Conquest – Heroes & Maps DLC

Pandemic Studios Announces Downloadable Heroes & Maps Pack for The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

Return to the Epic Battles of Middle-Earth Once Again With New Heroes, Maps and Arenas

LOS ANGELES, Feb 26, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Pandemic(TM) Studios, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the release of a new downloadable content (DLC) for the studio’s recently released action game The Lord of the Rings: Conquest(TM) for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 and Xbox(R)360. The new Heroes & Maps Pack, includes two new full multiplayer maps, two new Hero Arenas and three additional heroes, and is available for download today for 800 Microsoft Points on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and $9.99 at the PlayStation Store.

Capcom: Lost Planet 2 [XB360]

CAPCOM ANNOUNCES LOST PLANET 2

4-player co-op, new interlinked episodes, and deep customization take Lost Planet^® to a New Level

SAN MATEO, Calif. — February 25, 2009 – Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Lost Planet® 2 is being developed for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, following an exclusive announcement on Xbox LIVE that happened Monday, February 23. Lost Planet®: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that debuted on Xbox 360, went on to sell over 2.2 million units worldwide after its release. This next riveting installment will offer deeper insight into the world of E.D.N III and the uncertain fate of future mankind.

EA: Dante’s Inferno

MGS Touch | Konami | iPhone

From/De: Konami & Bender/Helper Impact

KONAMI MOBILE UNVEILS THE FIRST GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE FOR METAL GEAR SOLID^® TOUCH

New Trailer Reveals Gameplay, Various Weapons and Several Environments for Metal Gear Solid^® Touch, Coming Soon to the Apple^® iPhone^TM and iPod^® Touch

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Feb. 23, 2009 – Konami Mobile has released the first look at gameplay for the highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid® Touch, the next installment from the top-selling videogame franchise. Developed by Kojima Productions and designed exclusively for the iPhone™ and iPod® Touch, Metal Gear Solid Touch covers the final chapter in the legendary saga of Solid Snake.

In Metal Gear Solid Touch, players join forces with Old Snake as he battles the money-driven mercenaries of Private Military Companies (PMCs), Haven Troopers, Gekko, and the beautiful yet terrifying bosses of the B&B Corps. This commercial warfare adventure follows Old Snake across the Middle East, South America, Eastern Europe, and Shadow Moses as he depletes his enemies’ stamina with various short-range and long-range weapons. Featuring twenty levels of gameplay and well-known antagonists from past Metal Gear Solid titles, Metal Gear Solid Touch brings the stealth-action franchise to the iPhone and iPod Touch for the first time.

A special ‘Advance Edition’ of Metal Gear Solid Touch containing the first 12 stages of the game is scheduled for release on the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch in the spring of 2009. The final release will follow with eight additional stages of gameplay, and will be available to existing players via a free update on the Apple App Store. For more information, please visit: http://www.touch.konami.jp/mgst/pc/