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Microsoft, MTVN Announce E3 2010 Coverage Agreement

"TheAxeWielder" — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:07:09 +0000

While we’re sure every gamer in the galaxy would love to be on-hand for this year’s E3, the simple fact is that the vast majority will miss out on being there for the big event. Thankfully, Microsoft and MTV Networks have announced that at least those of you tracking the “Big M” won’t miss a beat as a first-of-its kind programming partnership between the two iconic brands will deliver coverage of all things Microsoft E3 2010 to the gaming masses.

Check out the press release below which details the coverage plans for both the Msoft E3 Media Briefing and the Project Natal World Premiere Experience Event:

PRESS RELEASE

Today MTV Networks, a division of Viacom, announced a broad-ranging, first-of-its-kind programming partnership with Microsoft for the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo, the video game industry’s leading trade show. For the first time, only MTV Networks will take viewers inside the spectacular world premiere of controller-free games and entertainment with “Project Natal” for Xbox 360 Experience, a spectacular live performance imagined by Cirque du Soleil, and live to the Xbox 360 Media Briefing for game announcements, world premieres and breaking news on the future of the Xbox 360 platform.

“We look forward to making entertainment history again at E3 2010, and can’t think of a better partner than MTV Networks to exclusively share our news, experiences and Cirque du Soleil’s amazing creativity with an entirely new audience,” said Don Mattrick, Senior Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business, Entertainment and Devices Division, Microsoft.

“Project Natal is one of the most exciting new product launches of the year, and MTV Networks is the perfect partner to bring this one-of-a-kind event from Xbox and Cirque du Soleil to its viewers and passionate gamers and all across the country,” said Rich Eigendorff, Chief Operating Officer, MTV Networks.

Heralded by TIME Magazine as one of the top inventions of 2009, “Project Natal” for Xbox 360 is set to forever change the way we interact with entertainment. In the WORLD PREMIERE EXPERIENCE, the creative visionaries at Cirque du Soleil created a stunning production that brings the idea of controller-free gaming and entertainment to life. Witness an original and exclusively created, consumer spectacle that pushes the boundaries of live entertainment with cutting-edge technology, pulsating music, amazing puppetry, futuristic video projection, and unbelievable physical dexterity. WORLD PREMIER PROJECT NATAL EXPERIENCE, AS IMAGINED BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL premieres commercial-free on MTV, Tuesday, June 15 at 3:30 PM ET, and on Nick at Nite, mtvU, MTV Hits, and Logo, Tuesday, June 15 at 9 PM ET.

Spike TV, home to the SPIKE VIDEO GAME AWARDS, the biggest night of the year for the gaming industry, will be the exclusive broadcast home for the Xbox 360 E3 Media Briefing across North America. Set to air LIVE and commercial-free in high-definition on Monday, June 14 at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT, the Xbox 360 media briefing is a blockbuster event where the future of the Xbox 360 entertainment platform is revealed. Last year’s presentation included appearances by Steven Spielberg to debut Project Natal and Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison came together to reveal MTV Games and Harmonix’s The Beatles Rock Band. Hosted by Spike’s Geoff Keighley from the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, viewers won’t want to miss breaking news on Project Natal and Xbox Live, surprise new game announcements, plus exclusive world premiere demos of upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive games including HALO: REACH, GEARS OF WAR 3, and FABLE III. XBOX 360: THE FUTURE REVEALED airs LIVE on Monday, June 14 from 1:30 – 3 PM ET.

MTV Networks’ GameTrailers.com will provide live, high-definition video streams on the Internet of both the Xbox 360 Media Briefing and The World Premiere of “Project Natal” for Xbox 360 powered by the global Akamai HD Network platform. In addition, GameTrailers.com will present exclusive live pre- and post-shows for the Xbox 360 Media Briefing on June 14 with additional video game world premieres and announcements.

You can check out GameTrailers.com’s centralized coverage of E3 2010 right here.

So, there ya go…Now, anyone wanna place a bet on what the “surprise new game announcements” will be???

New Platinum Games Title Debuts On Tonight's GTTV

"TheAxeWielder" — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:33:48 +0000

Tonight’s GameTrailers TV will be ahead of the curve* as it busts* down the door to reveal the next big-time* title from Bayonetta developer Platinum Games. Will it be a sequel? Will it have a scantly-clad female protagonist? Will it contain overly sexualized characters embarking on dastardly feats or heroic adventures complete with comical dialogue and the occasional bare ass? Hmmm…guess you’re gonna have to watch to find out.

I posted about it on my blog over on GameTrailers.com if you wanna know what else is on the show and see a teaser trailer to boot. So, any bets on the game from Platinum?

*All references to the buxom Bayonetta in some manner…

New Platinum Games Title Debuts On Tonight’s GTTV

"TheAxeWielder" — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:33:48 +0000

I posted about it on my blog over on GameTrailers.com if you wanna know what else is on the show and see a teaser trailer to boot. So, any bets on the game from Platinum?

*All references to the buxom Bayonetta in some manner…

Dante’s Inferno Divine Edition Announced, Demo Released

EBA Staff — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:02:04 +0000

We’re getting fairly close to the release of EA’s Dante’s Inferno, and as a result, the game is making some headlines around the webz…GameTrailers has posted a video interview with Visceral Games in anticipation for the Dante’s Inferno demo release. In it, Jonathan Knight from Visceral Games and Executive Producer for Dante’s Inferno, fills us in on more of the game’s story and gameplay aspects. He goes into great detail on these subjects and also reveals a ton of cool clips from the game. It’s pretty insightful, so check out the video links below to get the full scoop.

As for the demo, Visceral Games is ready to let you open the gates of hell…on the PS3 at least…The “Gates of Hell” demo is now available via PSN and allows you to:

Discover an epic adventure based on the first part of Dante Alighieri’s masterpiece, “The Divine Comedy”. Playing as Dante, you must defeat Death and arm yourself with his scythe as you prepare to descend into the nine circles of Hell and rescue the soul of your beloved Beatrice from Lucifer himself.

Lovely. The demo is available today to play for Playstation 3 owners and will be available in two weeks for those of you that prefer to rock the Xbox 360. And speaking of PS3-exclusive goodness surrounding the game, today we get word of the newly revealed Divine Edition of Dante’s Infernro.

According to Kotaku:

The Divine Edition of Dante’s Inferno comes with developer commentaries, a Wayne Barlow digital art book, the game’s soundtrack, and a digital copy of the complete Longfellow translation of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno.

Even though it’s divine, it won’t cost you any extra dime…The Divine Edition will be the only copy you get if you buy it for PS3 for no additional price ($59.99). Pretty nice grab for PS3 owners looking to get the ultimate version of the game and a nice “screw you” to 360 owners out there…

“We are thrilled to offer an exclusive game pack for PlayStation 3 gamers,” said Jonathan Knight, Executive Producer for Dante’s Inferno. “The PlayStation platform has a long history of delivering AAA action/adventure games. Adding Dante’s Inferno to that rich catalogue is very exciting for the team. And with the demo now available on the PlayStation Network, players can finally get a taste of what awaits them in the full game on Feb 9th.”

As noted by Mr. Knight, you can get your hands on the hellacious Dante’s Inferno when it is released in North America on February 9th for both the 360 and PS3.

Dante’s Inferno Legacy Interview Video – GameTrailers.com

Demo From Hell Gameplay – Gametrailers.com

The GC HOTNESS

"TheAxeWielder" — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:50:55 +0000

GamesCom is going down in Cologne, Germany as we speak and the floodgates of awesome media have swung wide open. Rather than post vids individually and risk you missing something super hot, we’re just gonna “cut through the crap” and update this post from time to time throughout the day (maybe even tomorrow) with links to our fav SUPER FREAKIN’ HOT videos (via GT) that you simply must see. So, grab a cold beverage, keep checking back, and enjoy the GC HOTNESS!!!

- Gran Turismo PSP VW Gameplay

- Avatar Debut Trailer

- LittleBigPlanet PSP Temple Gameplay Part II

- Crysis 2 Wireframe Nanosuit Trailer

- Crysis 2 Nanosuit 2 Trailer

- God of War III Brutalis Gameplay Part I

- God of War III Brutalis Gameplay Part II

- Brutal Legend Brutal Warrior Trailer

- Mafia II Art of Persuasion Trailer

- Dante’s Inferno Developer Walkthrough

- Assassin’s Creed II Demo Gameplay Part 1

- Assassin’s Creed II Demo Gameplay Part 2