Duke Nukem Forever (PS3/X360/PC)
For over 15 years, fans have waited in video game purgatory for the launch of the mythical Duke Nukem Forever, and now June 14, 2011 will forever mark the day that the magnificent King triumphantly returned to kick alien ass and chew bubblegum.
“June 14 in North America will forever be celebrated as the day that the legendary Duke Nukem Forever went from video game folklore to earth-shattering reality,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “For 15 years fans have waited in limbo just yearning to hear those two little lovely words strung together - Now Available. Today, the acronym ‘DNF’ changes its meaning to a ‘Day to Never Forget’. I am proud to announce that the wait is finally over and that Duke Nukem Forever is truly Now Available.”
Duke Nukem Forever has become one of the most hotly discussed and eagerly awaited entertainment properties of all time. The game has gone from being highly anticipated when it was originally announced in April 1997, to achieving mythological status when it disappeared for more than a decade. Today, Duke Nukem Forever has finally earned its rightful place atop the video game throne with its June 14, 2011 North American launch.
“The most worthy of challenges bring with them the opportunity for all of us to test our faith and to believe in miracles,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “The arrival of Duke Nukem Forever proves that miracles do happen.”
From the game’s inception, the legendary George Broussard and his team of immensely talented and passionate designers, artists and programmers at 3DRealms devoted themselves to bringing Duke Nukem Forever to market. When all appeared lost, a small team of dedicated developers, known as Triptych Studios, saved Duke Nukem Forever from what seemed like vaporware death and resurrected the King. Their heroic efforts alongside Gearbox Software, Piranha Games and many other contributors finalized the legacy by bringing the full-featured triple-A title to retail.
Apologizing to no one, Duke Nukem Forever is the high-octane video game equivalent of a Hollywood summer blockbuster. Starring the legendary lady killer and alien slayer, Duke Nukem Forever introduces gamers to a blastastic time filled with head-popping, bone-rattling action, brazenly crude humor, impossibly statuesque women dying for affection, and catchy one-liners that will have you laughing out loud.
Duke Nukem Forever is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PS3/X360)
Transformers: Dark of the Moon the game lets fans fight through epic battles as they unravel MEGATRON’S sinister plan and is set in the world of director Michael Bay’s upcoming movie from Paramount Pictures that will be released in theaters on June 29th.
“The Transformers: Dark of the Moon game lets fans experience the gripping battles and original prologue story that precede the highly anticipated film,” said David Oxford, Executive Vice President at Activision Publishing. “The team at High Moon Studios has created an amazing Transformers narrative that unfolds through an epic single-player campaign and allows fans to play as their favorite characters in head-to-head multiplayer action.”
“Activision has delivered a stellar prologue game leading up to the blockbuster movie,” said Mark Blecher, SVP of Digital Media and Marketing, Hasbro. “Hasbro is looking forward to offering fans of the Transformers brand and gamers alike an exciting video game to expand on the Transformers: Dark of the Moon experience this summer.”
Featuring a new gameplay mechanic called Stealth Force, the Transformers: Dark of the Moon game lets fans instantly convert to a third, hybrid state that combines the weapons and firepower of Robot mode with the agility and maneuverability of Vehicle mode. Set in unique environments around the world such as the Jungles of Central America, Siberian military facilities, urban cityscapes and more, the game lets players assume the roles of a diverse roster of favorite Transformers characters through a heart-pounding campaign to save mankind. Additionally, fans can play the game with or against their friends around the world through intense, online multiplayer game modes as their favorite iconic characters with the ability to personalize their characters’ look with numerous appearance, weapons and skills customization options.
The Transformers: Dark of the Moon video game is rated “T” (Teen – for Violence) by the ESRB.
Alice: Madness Returns (PS3/X360/PC)
Heralding the return of American McGee's interpretation of the classic Alice in Wonderland fiction, Alice: Madness Returns delivers a sinister and beautifully twisted world for gamers to explore.
A sequel to the original PC hit American McGee's Alice™, the new title finds a grown-up Alice finally free from Rutledge Asylum for the Insane, but still grappling with the horror and survivor's guilt of the tragic fire that killed her family 11 years earlier. Alice returns to Wonderland to uncover the truth about her past. But what was once a place of refuge has now been transformed into a sinister nightmare, and madness threatens to overcome both Alice and Wonderland. Alice: Madness Returns builds upon the distinct art style of the original game, but with new visuals, story and game design.
"Spicy Horse is proud to bring players back to the beautiful yet dark world we have created for Alice," said American McGee, Spicy Horse Games Co-Founder and Senior Creative Director. "The team has gone to great lengths to make sure that both fans of the franchise and newcomers alike will find themselves eager to tumble down the rabbit hole again thanks to an immersive story and distinctive art style."
With the purchase of Alice: Madness Returns, EA is offering a one-time-use Online Pass* registration code (for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360) that gives players access to the original cult-classic American McGee's Alice, and a download for the original PC version for those who purchase a PC version of the game on EA Store.com. Fans of the franchise are also being treated to an assortment of downloadable content upon the game's release, which include the following items:
DLC Weapons
- Pepper Grinder — Called the Octo-grinder, this weapon increases ammo limit and provides double the ammo
- Hobby Horse — The Knightmare restores gamers' health with each hit
- Teapot Cannon — This weapon increases damage to enemies by 50 percent
- Vorpal Blade — This infamous weapon reduces damage from enemies by 50 percent
DLC Dresses
- Flesh Dress — The Fleshmaiden dress causes hysteria at any time
- Matt Hatter Dress — The Hattress causes a player to lose teeth instead of health
- Chess Dress — The Checkmate deals out double the damage for all weapons
- Rabbit Dress — The Late but Lucky Dress imbues a player's health with the power of Shrinking Violets
- Cheshire Dress — The Cheshire Dress disables all Rose Drops from enemies
- Caterpillar Dress — The Caterpillar Dress keeps Shrink Sonar active
""The fan reaction to the Alice franchise has been just phenomenal," said Sinjin Bain, Vice President of EA Partners. "Since the original game was released in 2000, fans have been clamoring for the next installment to find out what Alice must overcome to discover the truth about her past. To reward our most passionate fan base, we're thrilled to be able to offer them this wide assortment of downloadable content."
Alice: Madness Returns is available now in North America for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC for MSRP $59.99. Alice: Madness Returns is rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB.
Child of Eden is an award-winning multi-sensory shooter that sends players diving into a kaleidoscopic matrix of synchronized music and mind-blowing visuals that ushers forth a landmark game experience. Designed for standard controllers and the Kinect for Xbox 360, the Kinect compatibility adds an extra level of immersion to the gameplay experience.
Child of Eden thrusts the player into the center of a battle to save Project Lumi, a mission to reproduce a human personality inside Eden, a futuristic world with an amazing mix of psychedelic visuals and vibrant sounds. As the project nears completion, Eden is invaded by an unknown virus and the player’s mission is to save Eden from the virus to restore hope and peace.
Child of Eden is rated E+10 and available at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $49.99.
Greg Hastings Paintball 2 (PS3)
The definitive paintball game, which released late last year on Wii and Xbox 360, is now available for PS3 with PlayStation Move capability.
As the next iteration in the highly successful paintball franchise, Greg Hastings Paintball 2 features PlayStation Move technology, thrusting players into the middle of the action like no other paintball game has. The game features more than 10 single and multiplayer game modes, each staged in all-new paintball fields based on authentic locations around the world. Featuring three new event branches—Tournament Speedball, Recball, and Tournament Woodsball— Greg Hastings Paintball 2 arms players with loads of classic and cutting edge gear and guns, including paint grenades and rocket launchers.
Serious “ballers” can even become general manager of their own 10-player team composed of professional and amateur paintball players. Gamers can trade players, issue commands and use their earnings from the field to build each player’s individual stats so the overall team is that much more competitive. The better the team assembled, the more tournaments a player stands to win, providing him or her with added cash to buy new gear, players and skill upgrades. Prove yourself the ultimate paintball wizard by taking your team online to compete with up to 14 players via PlayStation Network.
Greg Hastings Paintball 2 is available now on PlayStation Network for $19.99.