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Chick Chick Chicky : Chick Chick Chicky

2009-07-15T01:37:00Z

This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=1/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Play the new co-op or single player mode as Chicky &/or Ducky in this new fantastic HD game based on an all time classic… Collect a super feather and power up to turn the tables on the enemy kitty! Become “Super Chicky” or “Angry Ducky”! Features Jump-in and Jump-out Co-op play! “Harvest Fun in Chick Chick Chicky”

Take The Sims 3 anywhere with N-Gage

2009-07-14T20:53:25Z

Not only will players have the freedom to take their Sims out into their everyday lives, they will also be able to explore a constantly-evolving neighborhood and meet other Sims with different personalities and interests as diverse as their own.

Meanwhile, smarter Sims with deeper personalities and individual traits mean that there are increasingly complex and emotion-filled relationships to keep track of. From friendship and love to mischief and rebellion, it’s impossible to know what’s around the corner.

What’s more, on top of keeping their Sims occupied with enjoyable everyday activities like fishing, gardening and cooking, players will also have a hand in their ultimate destinies. But will they make their dreams come true or push them in a completely different direction?

The possibilities are endless with The Sims 3 on N-Gage. The Sims 3 is now available to download as a free trial in the N-Gage.com Showroom.

Top 5 Games for Week 28

2009-07-14T20:44:31Z

The best-selling games for July 6-12.

Ranking	Title	PEGI Rating*	Publisher
1.	Tetris®	3+	Electronic Arts
2.	Worms World Party	7+	THQ Wireless
3.	Hooked On: Creatures of the Deep	3+	Nokia
4.	Bounce Boing Voyage	3+	Nokia
5.	Million Dollar Poker	12+	Gameloft

Platform: N-Gage

Reach: Global

*PEGI: is the The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) age rating system established in 2003 to help parents make informed decisions on buying games

Alpha Protocol- Pre-order Specials for Gamestop and GameCrazy

2009-07-14T20:22:13Z

Pre-ordering for Alpha Protocol at your favorite retailer might net you some pretty cool exclusives and give you an edge up in this upcoming Espionage RPG. In a game that’s built around choice, what better chance to flex it than to give you two really good pre-order deals to choose from…

Ok, so the choice actually favors your playstyle, but still, you have to decide a bit early in how you are going to play in Alpha Protocol. If you go Gamecrazy, you’ll be opting into a stealthier path, with tranquilizers and sound suppressors. For Gamestop, you’ll be rocking some of the beefier guns and going full assault, ready to take down anyone in your path. Before you decide, check the details on both packs below.

Alpha Protocol GameStop Exclusive Assault Pack

Reserve Alpha Protocol and receive the exclusive “Assault Pack” un-lockable weapons pack containing 2 exclusive specially modified weapons and extras:
· UC Regulator (High Damage Shotgun: 7 damage, 5’s in other stats)
· Shotgun Custom Upgrade Kit (+1’s all over)
· Rittergroupen Grizzly (High Accuracy Rifle: 7 accuracy, 5’s in other stats)
· Rifle Custom Upgrade Kit (+1’s all over)

Pack Extras
· 30 Rounds Phosphorous Ammo
· 100 Subsonic Rounds
· 20 Explosive Grenades
· 10 Epinephrine Spikes

In addition, you will gain exclusive access to highly modified weaponry that can be purchased later in-game to enhance play and give you the upper hand:
· Hamilton Howitzer (Huge Volley Shotgun , +4 to the projectile count)
o Price: $450,000
· Samael Retribution (Rapid-Fire Rifle, Decreased firing delay)
o Price: $450,000

Alpha Protocol Gamecrazy Exclusive Stealth Pack

Reserve Alpha Protocol and receive the exclusive “Stealth Pack” un-lockable weapons pack containing 2 exclusive specially modified weapons and extras:
· Hamilton Marksman (High Accuracy Pistol: 7 accuracy, 5’s in other stats)
· Pistol Custom Upgrade Kit (+1’s all over)
· Samael Typhoon (High Recoil Control SMG: 7 recoil control, 5’s in other stats)
· SMG Custom Upgrade Kit (+1’s all over)

Pack Extras
· 30 Tranquilizer Rounds
· 100 Hollow Point Rounds
· 20 Remote Mines
· 10 Radio Mimics

In addition, you will gain exclusive access to highly modified weaponry that can be purchased later in-game to enhance play and give you the upper hand:
· Rittergroupen Rapier (Permanently Silenced Pistol, silenced without need for silencer)
o Price: $450,000
· UC Purgatory (Giant Ammo Capacity SMGs , Ammunition 10)
o Price: $450,000

As always, we love your feedback and welcome it across the blogs, or across our forums!

Pros vs GI Joes: US Army 1, Detroit Tigers 0

2009-07-14T21:15:06Z

There’s a ton of baseball (and gaming) related activity going on this week in St. Louis revolving around tonight’s 2009 MLB All-Star Game, but one particular event yesterday probably meant more to more people than all the rest.

As part of the Pros vs GI Joes program, PlayStation welcomed a St. Louis-based Army group in to compete in a little MLB 09 tournament against FanFest attendees. The winning soldier, Richy Kohler, took home a PS3, a copy of the game, and scored tickets to tonight’s MLB All-Star game.

But the best part was when Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher Edwin Jackson showed up at the PlayStation Truck. He took on soldiers based in Kuwait in a 3-inning game via the PlayStation Network, which was definitely a memorable experience for all involved. Jackson then stuck around to take on Kohler in a friendly game (and won). I caught up with Jackson before he had to head off to practice, and he proved to be a real class act. Do me a favor and take a look at what he (and some of the soldiers) had to say:

I think we’ve all gotten accustomed to playing against our friends (and total strangers) online over the past few years, but it was really cool to see how meaningful that connection can be to people stationed so far from home.

New SUVs and Luxury Sports Cars in Forza Motorsport 3

2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

New sport utility vehicles and luxury sports cars have been announced as being included in the upcoming racing title Forza Motorsport 3 for Xbox 360.

Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! and Mana Khemia 2

2009-07-14T18:56:09Z

Hello everyone!

Today, I wanted to remind you that Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do to Deserve This? will be available on PSN this Thursday, 7/16!

As I mentioned before, we have a website for you guys to share Badman strategies with each other, called Dungeon Strategies. There are some pretty good strategies on the site already. If you are stuck playing the full version of Badman, you can check out others’ strategies. And, don’t be afraid to ask any questions on the site, either. We made this site to give you all a place to help each other to beat Badman!

Also, we have posted Badman gameplay videos on the official Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! website. Just click the “Specials” icon, and you’ll see video clips for stages 1 to 5. Just reading about Badman’s gameplay might make it hard to picture what exactly this game is all about, so I hope you take a moment to watch this video for a better idea! And, believe me, watching how Badman plays and playing it yourself are totally different stories!

Let’s talk about Mana Khemia 2 now!

I won’t make this too long, so please stick with me.

Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy will be released on August 25th for the PlayStation 2 system. Because of the huge support from our fans, we decided to make a premium box for this title. It will come with a soundtrack and a poster (dual print). The back of the poster contains 2 different works of art, so it’s like getting 3 posters in 1!

Mana Khemia 2 contains 2 different main stories. There are two main characters, Raze (male) and Ulrika (female). When you start the game, you’ll have the option of choosing which story you want to play with first. And after playing your first pick, you can play the other story, carrying all the items you collected in the previous story. That’s pretty sweet, right?

The basic story line is — The setting is about 15 years after “Mana Khemia.” Al-Revis Academy has been known for producing most of the world’s greatest alchemists. However, it’s been having a difficult time lately. The number of Mana is decreasing for unknown reasons in the world. As an alchemic school, Al-Revis Academy has been decaying because of this phenomenon. In order to survive as a reputable school, the Academy has added new curriculum, such as combat, government and law. Even though some people had negative feelings about this change at first, the number of applicants has increased each year. And because of the amount of time that has passed, there is a new cast of characters for you to meet and interact with, along with a few returning characters in faculty roles.

The story revolves around two characters, Raze and Ulrika. Raze is a combat student, who was dragged into enrolling at the Academy by Lily. Raze’s parents died when he was young, so he had lived with his grandfather. After a few years, Raze’s grandfather could no longer take care of him, so Raze moved in with Lily’s family as their servant. Raze doesn’t really like Manas because something bad happened in his past which involved a Mana. His blade skill is very advanced, thanks to his grandfather’s teachings.

Ulrika is an alchemy student. She was given a Mana egg by an old man a long time ago, and that egg hatched into Uryu. Ulrika is always optimistic, cheerful, and happy, however she has trouble getting along with Raze because of his dislike of Manas.

Whether you choose Raze or Ulrika at the beginning of the game, you still interact with the other characters throughout the story. Sometimes Raze and Ulrika are rivals, and sometimes they will work as a team.

Here is the promotional trailer!

Thank you very much for reading as always!

Have a great day.

Best regards,
Nao

New Photos of E3 2009 Booth

2009-07-14T19:04:26Z

E3 2009 is past, but the photos live on. Just in from our photographer are these stunning photos of our empty booth. Empty means that you can see the entire booth without people standing in your way! If you want to re-live the SEGA at E3 experience, you can check out all the photos in our E3 2009 Flickr set. (They’re toward the bottom.)

Halo Wars Historic Battles Game Add-on

2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Expand the field of engagement with four new multiplayer Halo Wars Skirmish maps that highlight key turning points in the UNSC/Covenant war. Take on ruthless A.I. or live opponents in these brand new battlefields with the Historic Battle Game Add-on Pack.

Prizes Added to 1 vs 100 Live Beta

2009-07-07T00:00:00Z

Starting July 10, prizes are being added to the 1 vs 100 Live Beta now playing on Xbox LIVE. You could win Microsoft Points or an Xbox LIVE Arcade game.

Gran Turismo PSP — Your Questions Answered

2009-07-14T16:01:02Z

Last week we gave you 3 and a half minutes with Polyphony Digital’s Kazunori Yamauchi on Gran Turismo PSP. That’s not enough, you said! So as promised, we fired off your questions to the game’s US Producers, Chris Hinojosa Miranda and Taku Imasaki, and below are their responses.

Also, we know you have a lot of questions about Gran Turismo 5, and we’ll be calling for those soon. But for now, we’re just focused on GT PSP.

Could we expect any compatibility of Gran Turismo PSP with Gran Turismo 5 (like Resistance: Retribution with Resistance 2)? - TRIX_BOL

Polyphony has always pushed the hardware boundaries of every console it’s been released on…and while this isn’t really answering your question, it does leave it open for you to imagine the possibilities.

Is GT PSP going to have DLCs (such as new cars, tracks, etc..)? - TRIX_BOL

We’re planning on having 800+ cars right out of the box, which is pretty much a lifetime’s worth of racing (I’m still unlocking cars from GT4). With that sort of breadth and reach of options, having DLC would be like tossing water into the ocean.

Will cars get damaged on GT PSP? - TRIX_BOL

Damage? No. 800+ cars, 35 tracks, on-the-go awesomeness, and a lifetime’s worth of racing, yes.

Will we see Porche, Lamborghini in the PSP version? - wbrinkman

Our car selection is pretty broad — there is a lot of candy, that’s for sure — but as far as flavors, you’ll just have to wait a bit more.

Will there be a downloadable demo of Gran Turismo for the PSP? - grashopper

We wish we can provide one, but at this time, there are no plans. We are focusing our efforts on Gran Turismo and GT5.

It appears that the AI car count is 3 cars on track. Counting you, there would be 4 cars in the race. Wouldn’t it have been better to drop the framerate of the game from 60 to 30 and increased the car count? - grashopper

We went through many experiments but came to the conclusion that having three opponents gives you the best portable racing experience while maintaining the Gran Turismo level of quality.

Cmon fellas…GT5 Prologue update? Eh, eh? Custom soundtracks? Maybe trophies, a lobby system? Screenshot function? - FoomMan

Sorry FoomMan, we’re around the bend and down the straight: the team’s main focus at this point is making sure GT PSP (and GT5) are in your hands.

Rock Band : Third Man Records - The Dead Weather Pack 01

2009-07-14T09:00:05Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Third Man Records - The Dead Weather Pack 01. This pack includes "Hang You From the Heavens," "No Hassle Night," and "Treat Me Like Your Mother" by The Dead Weather. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes three song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Rock Band : "No Hassle Night"

2009-07-14T09:00:04Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "No Hassle Night" -- The Dead Weather. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Rock Band : "Treat Me Like Your Mother"

2009-07-14T09:00:04Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Treat Me Like Your Mother" -- The Dead Weather. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Rock Band : "Hang You from the Heavens"

2009-07-14T09:00:04Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Hang You from the Heavens" -- The Dead Weather. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Rock Band : Judas Priest Pack 01

2009-07-14T09:00:03Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Judas Priest Pack 01. This pack includes "Prophecy (Live)," "Dissident Aggressor (Live)," and "Eat Me Alive (Live)" by Judas Priest. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes three song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Rock Band : "Prophecy (Live)"

2009-07-14T09:00:02Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Prophecy (Live)" -- Judas Priest. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Rock Band : "Eat Me Alive (Live)"

2009-07-14T09:00:02Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Eat Me Alive (Live)" -- Judas Priest. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Rock Band : "Dissident Aggressor (Live)"

2009-07-14T09:00:02Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "Dissident Aggressor (Live)" -- Judas Priest. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Rock Band : Big Dipper Pack 01

2009-07-14T09:00:01Z

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Big Dipper Pack 01. This pack includes "All Going Out Together," "She's Fetching," and "Younger Bums" by Big Dipper. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes three song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.