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Monday, June 20, 2011 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on June 20, 2011 @ 7:11 a.m. PDT

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Record of Agarest War Zero (PS3/X360)

Record of Agarest War Zero features new animated portraits during conversations and the addition of Free Intention, wherein players can explore towns, meet with party members, and influence their relationships with the game’s many beautiful young women.

Key Features

  • The Prequel to the RPG That Brought You Five Generations of Stories
    This pivotal installment of the multi-generational tale tells the story of what happened in the age of myth that came before Record of Agarest War, detailing the rise of some to glory, and the fall of others into darkness.
  • Experience Living Portraits
    The beautiful, static character portraits from Record of Agarest War are now animated to resemble living and breathing characters. Players will now see characters display emotions of surprise, despair, and joy, among others.
  • The Return of the Unique Soul-Breeding System
    The choice of bride at the end of the first generation determines the skill set and weapon of their offspring.
  • The Addition of the New Card Skill System
    Players now have more control over the battle style of the main character, as well as his skills, by way of a card system. By picking the appropriate cards, Sieghart can be customized to reflect the type of warrior one wishes to play.

The Limited Edition includes a 34-song soundtrack, a 48-page character data guide filled with artwork and stats of all playable characters, and a special card box that holds decks of Agarest-themed playing cards and collectible skill cards. The Limited Edition is available only while supplies last, so go out and find your copy today!

Record of Agarest War Zero, rated ‘T’ for Teen, is available for purchase at an MSRP of $59.99 for the Limited Edition and $49.99 for the Standard Edition.

Wipeout: In The Zone(X360)

Wipeout: In The Zone offers brand new courses that are even more extreme than before. Tons of new obstacles including the Kinect-optimized punching copycat pose boards and power pumps, plus old favorites like Big Balls and Sucker Punch, will test player’s limits in crazy and zany ways. Sure, the goal may be to complete the course but the best part will always be the over-the-top, mind blowing wipe outs!

Up to four players can participate in the fun-for-the-whole-family party mode, complete with instant replays and close-ups of the best wipe outs. When not running the course, players can wreak havoc on the participating contestant by hurling paintballs from the sideline.  Players have the ability to import and play as their own Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network avatars or as one of the predesigned ones. Hilarious commentary throughout the game is provided by the always entertaining Wipeout hosts John Anderson, John Henson and Jill Wagner.

“After the success of the first Wipeout title, we are more than thrilled to be bringing another Wipeout video game to the interactive world, and this time exclusively for Kinect,” said Nicole Armstrong, Activision Publishing. “Wipeout: In The Zone utilizes technological advances in gaming to break down the living room walls and put gamers into a truly authentic recreation of thrilling television.”

Matt Kunitz, Creator and Executive Producer of Wipeout, added, "When we created Wipeout, we always felt it would make a great video game. It's exciting that the latest advances in technology allow players to physically run the Wipeout course."

“We are thrilled to be continuing our successful relationship with ABC and Activision,” said David Goldberg, Chairman of Endemol North America. “Not only is this new ‘Wipeout’ game filled with even more humor, spills and thrills, but now the entire family can play interactively with the new full motion capabilities. This game introduces a new level of excitement for ‘Wipeout’ fans of all ages to play.”

Wipeout: In The Zone, rated “E10+” for Everyone 10 and older, is available now for MSRP of $49.99.

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