21
Jul
The fate of Carmine lies in your hands! For the first time in franchise history, Epic Games and Microsoft are giving fans the chance to decide the fate of a character in “Gears of War 3.” By purchasing avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, fans and gaming communities around the globe will decide the destiny of the newest Carmine brother set to appear in “Gears of War 3,” with all the proceeds going to the Child’s Play Charity.
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2
Jul
Today Kalypso Media USA launched the DarkStar One – Broken Alliance “Galactic Giveaway.” Gamers who visit the giveaway’s information page can sign-up for an opportunity to win one of the prizes listed below, including a custom-skinned console and controller pack. For more information on the DarkStar One – Broken Alliance, which Kalypso Media USA will release this July for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, please visit www.darkstarone.com.
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2
Feb
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), together with 7-Eleven, Inc. and Mountain Dew, is pleased to announce an exclusive promotion around one of PlayStation’s most anticipated releases: God of War® III. Starting February 1, 2010, participating 7-Eleven locations will feature Kratos Fury, a custom-themed God of War-flavored Slurpee drink and a series of four exclusive Slurpee cups with never-before-seen God of War artwork. The program is exclusive to 7-Eleven stores and is the first of its kind for the popular God of War franchise.
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1
Feb
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced it will debut the original competition reality series, The Tester, on PlayStation®Network for free download starting February 18, 2010. In the unique series, 11 hopeful gamers from across the country will compete in grueling physical and mental challenges to win a position as a game tester at SCEA and a $5,000 signing bonus, all under the scrutiny of a panel of judges, including actor/comedian and diehard gamer Hal Sparks. With the launch of The Tester, available for digital download only on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) entertainment systems, SCEA further expands the current library of original and exclusive content on PlayStation Network.
14
Jan
cdv Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce the Divinity II – Ego Draconis Game Art Contest! Fans of the heroes, creatures and landscapes that fill the world of Rivellon will now have the chance to prove their artistic skills. Basing their art on game assets provided at www.honorofrivellon.com, aspiring dragon slayers must forge works of epic beauty in competition for a host of rare treasures. Contestant submissions will be judged on their creativity, relevance to Divinity II – Ego Draconis and presentation quality.
30
Dec
cdv Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce the third and final round of its Divinity II – Ego Draconis “Game Feature Challenge” contest! Setting itself apart from nearly every fantasy RPG to date, Divinity II – Ego Draconis allows aspiring Dragon Knights to play in both human and dragon forms, and you must master the ways of both in order to win awesome Divinity II – Ego Draconis prizes!
29
Oct
To celebrate the launch of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City, including the all-new episode The Ballad of Gay Tony, we are happy to announce a weekend filled with multiplayer mayhem on Xbox LIVE. From Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1 we invite members of the online community to experience multiplayer in Liberty City like never before with special guests from Rockstar North and singer/composer Henry Santos Jeter from the chart-topping megaband, Aventura. The combination of tanks, attack helicopters, parachutes, and the high-powered weapons of The Ballad of Gay Tony create the most unique and thrilling multiplayer experience available anywhere.
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20
Oct
Get ready to battle as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., teams up with GGL Global Gaming to exclusively host a national online tournament for TEKKEN 6®, the newest installment to the highly acclaimed fighting game franchise. From now until October 29, players can sign up on GGL’s official tournament site (tekken6.ggl.com) to vie for a share of $10,000 in cash, exclusive collectibles, and of course bragging rights that accompany the competition. In addition, the top four online tournament fighters qualify for an all expenses paid trip to San Francisco where they will battle against the finalists from San Diego Comic-Con, PAX, and EVO in the North American “Best of the Best” Championship. Competitors will have a chance to win even more amazing prizes which include a TEKKEN 6 arcade unit, a life-size Kazuya and Jin statue, and an all expenses paid trip to represent the US in the TEKKEN 6 Global Tournament.
14
Oct
Along with the announcement below, be sure to check out the Bayonetta model voting gallery at www.Maxim.com/gaming and the Bayonetta costume site at www.bayonettahalloween.com.
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29
Sep
Get your game face on! Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, will sponsor complimentary tournaments featuring DECA SPORTS™ 2 at GameStop stores in San Jose, Boston and Denver. Each Deca League Challenge Event will be two separate days featuring a private weekday event exclusively for members of local Boys & Girls Clubs and a public weekend tournament where winners receive GameStop gift cards. As a sequel to the landmark success of DECA SPORTS, the exclusive title for Wii™ that shipped two million units world wide, DECA SPORTS 2 will feature 10 new sports and hit the stores on September 29, 2009.
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23
Jun
NDOORS Interactive today announced details of a Mega-Event for their hit MMORPG Atlantica Online. Starting today, the contest, ‘Unlock Your Way to Atlantica’, will reward one lucky player with a brand-new 2010 Scion tC and other lucky players with various real world prizes, totaling over $30,000 in giveaways! To enter, players must create a free Atlantica account, or use an existing character, and spend time playing the 100% free-to-play game. Users will play the game to earn keys that can then be redeemed for valuable in-game items. Players who are eligible will be entered in a raffle drawing for real-world prizes including game consoles, LCD monitors, computers, high-end graphics cards and a brand-new Scion tC sports coupe. Certain restrictions apply.
23
Jun
MMOFury has teamed up with Key to Play for a review event of the Beta for Ys Online: Call of Solum. From now until June 30th anyone that submits a helpful review of Ys Online: Call of Solum through the MMOFury review system, will qualify to win one of 15 great prizes. Ten random winners will receive special in-game items (Bathing Suit Costume), and the five most in depth reviews will come away with the grand prize: Big Turtre Summon Card (Mount) + the Vacation Look Costume!
22
Jun
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today the first details of the METAL GEAR ONLINE 2009 Tournament. Entry will begin on June 23rd with play scheduled to kick off on June 26th. The tournament is open to players in the United States – but hurry, only a limited number of players can participate. The METAL GEAR SOLID 2009 Tournament will pit teams head-to-head in Team Deathmatch mode, with the winning squads advancing through the bracket until the final team is left standing. Players must own the SCENE Expansion pack to participate. Prizes will be announced at a later date.
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30
Apr
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) together with GameBattles, Major League Gaming’s (MLG) leading online tournament site, today announced open registration for the Killzone® 2 Online Championships. This three-month event starting on May 6, 2009 will offer winning teams more than $60,000 in rare collectible items including authentic Helghast uniforms, limited edition StA 52 assault rifle replicas, and collectible Helghast helmet/busts.
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27
Mar
As part of an ongoing national grassroots tour, the developers of the self-titled post-apocalyptic MMO Fallen Earth announced a contest in which their fans will have the opportunity to choose the final tour stop. Slated for May 2 at an undetermined location, the culminating fan event will give players a chance to meet the dev team, demo the game and collect a surprise in-game item. Official contest rules will appear on the Fallen Earth site on April 2, 2009.
18
Mar
Logitech sends word that they are running a special competition for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and are urging everyone to participate in the event. Here are the specifics:
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3
Mar
Mythic Entertainment today announced the start of Bitter Rivals, the first in-game event marking the start of the new Call to Arms live expansion for its award-winning MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR). Bitter Rivals, which takes place from March 3rd to March 10th, gives players a chance to earn valuable in-game rewards and unlock the new Dwarf Slayer and Orc Choppa careers for head start play.
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23
Feb
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. and Pepsi today announced a national scratch-off game promotion “Buzz in to Win” in cooperation with Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA). This promotion includes national marketing and advertising components and offers Little Caesars’ customers across the country a chance to win one of 450 PlayStation® Trivia Prize Packs, including BUZZ! games, PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3TM), PlayStation®2, and
PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE). BUZZ!trivia games bring an immersive game show experience for up to eight players straight to your living room.
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