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Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Developer: Next Level Games (Xbox 360, Wii, PS2) Artificial Mind & Movement (NDS, PSP) Beenox (PC)
Release Date: Fall 2007
SRP: TBD (Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS, PC)
ESRB Rating: “E10+” (Everyone 10 and older – Cartoon Violence) – Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, NDS, PC
“RP” (Rating Pending) – PSP

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Inspired by the Spider-Man film trilogy and the classic Spider-Man comics, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe challenges players to defeat and then join forces with notorious movie nemeses including Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Venom and Sandman, and embark on an epic quest to overcome a worldwide evil threat. Throughout the game’s original story and thrilling battles, fans control Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks and master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes. For the first time ever in a Spider-Man game, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe features a unique co-op mode in which a friend can join the game at any time and take control of Spider-Man’s sidekick as they battle through the game side-by-side and replay favorite levels.

KEY FEATURES:

Spider-Man: Friend or Foe allows players to choose a sidekick from Spider-Man’s allies – Pick from a long list of Spider-Man’s powerful allies, like Blade and Iron Fist, and swap between the web-slinger and the chosen sidekicks at any time during gameplay. Each sidekick, good or evil, features their own unique attributes and powers that will assist Spider-Man throughout the game’s challenges.

Fight against movie Super Villains and then alongside them in Spider-Man: Friend or Foe – Using an innovative combat system, face off against and defeat some of the Spider-Man movies’ most notorious Super Villains such as Doc Ock, Sandman and Green Goblin, and then convert them to join Spidey’s list of potential sidekicks.

In Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, gamers team up in two-player co-op – A unique co-op mode lets friends join the game at any time and take control of Spider-Man’s sidekick. Playing in two-player co-op mode allows gamers to discover new ways to overcome obstacles and enemies. As players progress through the game, battle arenas are unlocked where raw one-on-one brawling with any Super Hero or Villain can take place at any time.

Come back for more, again and again, with Spider-Man: Friend or Foe – Replay the game or experience Versus mode with a different sidekick and eventually play as Black-Suited Spider-Man (Spidey’s darker, more aggressive persona) featuring unique powers and abilities. Throughout the different worlds, a host of secret areas containing special tokens can be discovered in the first play through, which players can go back and explore at any time. Gamers can also uncover a variety of hidden items scattered throughout the game which unlock collectables, powers and mini-games.

Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Price Drop

Today at Comic-Con International 2007, Microsoft Corp. announced it will lower the price of the popular Xbox 360™ HD DVD Player from $199 to $179 ERP (United States only) starting Aug. 1, 2007, and will add five free HD DVD movies for anyone purchasing an Xbox 360 HD DVD Player between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30. In addition, Microsoft further solidified the Xbox 360 as the ultimate high-definition (HD) entertainment platform, with key announcements around the HD DVD launches of “300” from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and “Heroes: Season 1” from Universal Studios.

To promote the HD DVD versions of “300” and “Heroes: Season 1,” Microsoft unveiled exclusive content for Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Xbox LIVE will offer “300” on demand in HD starting Aug. 14, and is working with Warner Bros. at Comic-Con on a Bringing It Home campaign featuring “300” and other Warner Bros. properties. In advance of the street date for the “Heroes: Season 1” HD DVD boxed set, Xbox LIVE members will be able to download for free the show’s pilot episode in high definition for a limited time. Members will also be able to download trailers, teaser scenes and other promotional materials highlighting the “Heroes: Season 1” boxed set on HD DVD.

Already the most affordable high-definition player available, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the best solution for movie lovers seeking HD content in the highest possible resolution. The player’s price reduction to $179 (U.S. ERP) continues to set the bar for value, making the Xbox 360 platform the most affordable solution for consumers seeking the broadest, most compelling selection of next-generation gaming and HD video experiences.

In addition to the price drop, Microsoft is extending Toshiba’s highly successful “Perfect Offer” of five free HD DVD discs to Xbox 360 consumers. Previously exclusive to Toshiba HD DVD Players, with the purchase of an Xbox 360 HD DVD Player at the new low price of $179 ERP, consumers can choose five HD DVD titles for free from a selection of 15 popular titles through a mail-in offer. With a retail value of over $140 (U.S.), this promotion makes the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player one of the most compelling offerings for consumers looking to make the leap into HD this holiday season.

New Metal Gear Solid: And It Looks Like Candy. Eye-Candy.

Sorry it’s a tutorial-esque video, not a wham-blam, thankyee mam gameplay vid, but it still showcases the graphics capabilites in the PS3. I am sure Sony will be bending over in front of Konami for this latest offering, that will not appear on the 360.

Well, enjoy, the graphics are just… wow.

And read the comments on that page, the flaming is just HALARIOUS!

Skinit And Konami To Bring You Skins From Your Favorite Games

Konami will offer Skinit skins featuring popular Konami content, which include designs from its world-renowned video game properties such as Silent Hill, Dance Dance Revolution and others. Consumers will be able to personalize a variety of mobile devices with this premium content, including handheld video game systems, phones, laptops, mp3 players and more.

A dedicated online store front at http://konami.skinit.com provides consumers with a convenient way to choose, buy and ship their customized Konami skins. In addition, Konami customers will also be able to choose other designs from Skinit’s premium brand roster which includes the NBA, NFL, MLB, Star Wars, Disney, Colleges and many more. Skinit skins uniquely offer 3M Scotchprint( graphics, the highest quality product in the market, ensuring consumers experience a perfect fit, durability, exceptional image quality and easy residue free removal.

“Skinit skins offer consumers a fun and innovative way to personalize their mobile device while also providing Konami with great brand exposure,” said Kazumi Kitaue, CEO, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “We are looking forward to building this partnership and creating more opportunities to generate awareness and interest in Konami’s acclaimed properties.”

“Skinit is proud to partner with Konami to offer gaming enthusiasts a brand new personalization experience. Skinit skins allow them to express their affinities and individualize their devices while also helping Konami increase brand awareness. This partnership is also indicative of Konami’s confidence in our product, our robust infrastructure and our fulfillment process,” said Paul Buss, CEO Skinit Inc.

Activision Is #1!

Activision, Inc. is the #1 third-party U.S. console and handheld publisher for the first six months for this year 2007, according to The NPD Group. The company increased its market share over the six month period to a record 13.7%, a 5.1% increase over the same period last year. Activision is the #1 U.S. publisher on both the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation 2 system, according to The NPD Group. they also ranked as the #1 third-party publisher on the PLAYSTATION3 system and the Nintendo platforms in the U.S.

“Our record performance was fueled by strong sales of our proven franchises Guitar Hero II, Spider-Man 3 and Shrek The Third, as well as our new intellectual property TRANSFORMERS: The Game,” stated Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO, Activision, Inc. “Our balanced portfolio has enabled us to continue our leadership position across the console and handheld platforms.”

Army Of Two Hitting Retail Stores This November

Never go into battle alone! The deadliest two-man military outfit a government can buy is hitting retail stores this November. Electronic Arts today announced that ARMY OF TWO will be on retail shelves starting November 15, 2007 in North America and Europe. Launching on the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, ARMY OF TWO gameplay focuses on two-man missions, two-man strategies, two-man tactics and a two-man advantage to bring a new and groundbreaking gaming experience to players worldwide, online and offline. Co-op is no longer a mode, it’s the game.

ARMY OF TWO will captivate gamers with a politically charged storyline, centering on the impact and ethical issues of Private Military Corporations. EA Montreal has also enlisted world renowned composer, Trevor Morris, to bring all aspects of the storyline and epic two-man gameplay to life through a powerful soundtrack. Morris has worked on numerous Hollywood blockbuster titles including Black Hawk Down, Bad Boys II, The Last Samurai and Pirates of the Caribbean 1 and 2.

Wing Commander Arena For Xbox LIVE Arcade!

Electronic Arts today announced the worldwide availability of a new take on its classic Wing Commander franchise with Wing Commander Arena for the Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, July 25. Up to 16 space pilots can take to the stars and blast opposing ships in a number of ways — single player, multi-team, multiplayer duel and multiplayer free for all.

Wing Commander Arena takes the classic space combat game in a much more action-oriented direction, where dueling teams can pilot up to eight ships, each with their own unique assets. With 16 player play, Wing Commander Arena offers the largest multi-player melee experience to date. Players can propel their ships through space, fire torpedoes and unleash deadly particle cannons as they try to climb the leader board.

“We’ve updated the Wing Commander series and brought it to a new platform, making it an action-packed, pure arcade style game,” said Sean Penney, EA Wing Commander Arena producer. “We’re redefining the Arcade multi-player experience — the adrenaline rush you get in a 16-player fight is an unmatched experience and gives those who remember the Wing Commander franchise a new way to experience it.”

The game offers everything a space combat rookie or a veteran Wing Commander pilot would expect: four types of game play, eight maps including team maps, free for all maps and dueling maps, 18 different ships within nine environments and two races with light fighters, medium fighters and bombers. Online players compete for frag count, high score and dueling stats.

Wing Commander Arena is produced and published by EA and cooperatively developed with Gaia Industries. This is the second EA title for Xbox LIVE Arcade with EA’s first title Boom Boom Rocket(TM) currently available. For more information about EA’s Xbox LIVE Arcade titles visit http://www.EA.com/Arcade. The Wing Commander Arena game manual can be found at http://images.ea.com/ea/arcade/draft2cRGB.pdf.

Wii Shop Channel Gets Three New Classic Games 07/23

• Shining Force (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): As soon as we put this post up, the comments will fill with people sharing their love for this tactical RPG, so there’s really no need for us to say that Shining Force is totally awesome. That being said, it’s totally awesome.

• Kirby’s Dream Course (Super NES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Here’s a note for all you budding psych majors. If your patient’s dream consists of being in some nightmarish form of golf where all the holes are monsters and they’re the ball, they have serious problems.

• Devil’s Crush (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points): Statistically speaking though, the patient dreaming of being a golf ball is probably better off than the one who thinks that he’s forced to play a pinball game that’s controlled by Satan.

UK To Get Worlds Largest Gaming Center

Omega Sektor, the next recreation destination is set to open its doors to the public on August 10th 2007. Located in the heart of Birmingham on Corporation Street, and set across two floors, the center is set to offer a brand new high-tech entertainment experience for all ages.

The center will be the largest of its kind in the world and offer over 440 of the highest spec PCs with multi-player LAN and online play, as well as a dedicated area for console gaming.

In addition to the catalogue of over 100 playable games, Omega Sektor will also offer music, movies, an Internet café and other entertainment areas, all set in a state-of-the-art and casual environment providing an original social experience for all ages and abilities.

Single-Player Demo The Darkness On Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Embrace The Darkness! 2K Games has released a new demo of The Darkness video game on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. This demo features a single-player experience from three early levels in the game, including the Tunnel, Cemetery and Grinders Lane.

Developed by award-winning developer of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay, Starbreeze Studios, The Darkness is a next generation, first-person action game that features an immersive and gritty storyline written in collaboration with famed comic-book writer, Paul Jenkins (also of Civil War: Frontline). Set in the dark and seedy underbelly of New York City, players experience the role of mafia hit-man Jackie Estacado, heir to “The Darkness,” an ancient power that awakens within him on his 21st birthday. Jackie must use traditional weapons as well as learn to command his terrible new powers to seek revenge on his own crime family. The Darkness is based on the popular comic of the same name published by Top Cow Publishing and created by Marc Silvestri and Paul Jenkins.

The Darkness was released June 25 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. The Darkness has been rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB.