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Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2010 @ 1:40 p.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 ...

Def Jam Rapstar (Wii/PS3/X360)

Def Jam Rapstar is the first interactive hip-hop music game experience for consoles and focuses exclusively on music, you and your social networks.

Rhyme along to more than 40 of the greatest hip-hop tracks ever created. Use your console camera to record and customize your video using the in-game editing tools, then upload your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community, where you can share your videos across your social networks, battle other emcees, comment on videos and much more. Def Jam Rapstar also offers you the ability to freestyle over tracks by some of the hottest hip-hop producers and upload your freestyle performances for the world to decide how good you really are.

The game-only versions of Def Jam Rapstar retail for $59.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and $49.99 on Wii. The bundled version includes the game and one wired microphone for $69.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and for $59.99 on Wii.

Hollywood Squares (Wii)

Hosted by Tom Bergeron, the Hollywood Squares game features all of the favorite elements of the TV show as two contestants play head-to-head in a bid to win money and prizes. Nine cubes make up the tic-tac-toe style board, occupied by Center Square celebrities Brad Garrett, Kathy Griffin, Martin Mull and Jeffrey Tambor. Celebrities are asked questions and reply via hilarious video footage from the TV show. Players judge whether answers are true or false, all the while incorporating outrageous "zingers" to fuel the fun. A correct answer earns the player a square on the board, and the first player to mark three squares in a row wins!

Key Features:

  • Single Player: Compete against the AI in 20 different shows with distinct opponents and increasing levels of difficulty.
  • Versus Mode: Go head-to-head against a live adversary.
  • Avatar Customization: Create a custom avatar including body, face, hair, clothing and more!
  • Bonus Footage and Special Rewards: Hilarious video footage of celebrity Center Squares from the TV show incorporated into game play. Unlock bonus items to reward progress in the game.

Hollywood Squares on the Wii is rated "E10+" and is available at retailers for an MSRP of $29.99.

John Daly's ProStroke Golf (PS3)

John Daly's ProStroke Golf is the spiritual sequel to ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007, incorporating all the features that have made the series a hit with gamers. The trademark ProStroke control system, a first-person view of the ball and club head, offers the closest representation of a natural golf swing. The title is also the first golf game built from the ground up incorporating PlayStation Move technology, giving PS3 system owners the ability to rotate the club head in real-time, punch and chip the ball according to the input movement, simulate weight transfer and much more.

With lively commentary from golf's legendary announcers Sam Torrance and Peter Kessler, players can tee off on 12 varied and challenging courses populated with interactive spectators that bring a rich match-day atmosphere to life. In addition to tournaments and exhibitions, players can also jump into Challenge Mode, where they'll find a series of golfing trials presented by John Daly himself. Get a taste of real life on the course as Daly takes players through the different disciplines of the game, from putting and approach play to the world-famous "Long John" drive itself.

John Daly's ProStroke Golf on PS3 is available for the suggested retail price of $49.99. The Xbox 360 version will ship on November 9, 2010.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (NDS/Wii)

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is based on the wildly popular and Emmy-award winning TV game show that debuted in 1999 and has been in U.S. daily syndication since September 2002. Players will take the hot seat in the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire video game with a chance to win $1,000,000 by correctly answering 15 multiple choice trivia questions. Just like the contestants on the TV game show, players will also experience the pressure of hearing the host ask the signature catchphrase: "Is that your final answer?" Additionally, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire on the Wii will feature a highly anticipated, unique multiplayer game mode to fuel the competitive fun between players.

Key Features:

  • Single Player: Challenge your own score in this intense brain challenge and complete various achievements to unlock new customization options for your avatar. With 3000 questions the game offers more than 20+ hours of game play.
  • Party Mode: For the first time ever, compete with your friends in Party Mode. Up to four players can play simultaneously.
  • Avatar Customization: Create a fully customized avatar including body, hair, face, clothing and more! New customization options become available as you play the game.
  • Special Rewards: Unlock bonus items as a reward for progress in the game.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is rated "E" for Everyone and available for an MSRP of $29.99.

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