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Blizzcon 2013 Tickets on Sale April 24th and 27th

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Blizzard warning in effect for Southern California!
Massive Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo community gathering coming to
Anaheim Convention Center November 8-9th.

IRVINE, Calif.-Get ready for a storm of epic proportions! Blizzard Entertainment,
Inc. today announced that tickets for its seventh BlizzCon gaming convention will go on sale in two batches on April 24 and April 27.

In addition, a limited number of tickets to an exclusive pre-BlizzCon dinner to benefit Children’s Hospital of OrangeCounty will go on sale May 1.

Set to tear through the Anaheim Convention Center this November 8 and 9, BlizzCon is a thundering celebration of all things Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft.
The annual-ish two-day community gathering features in-depth discussion panels with Blizzard developers, hands-on play time with the latest Blizzard games, and tons of other exciting events and activities.

As announced earlier this week, BlizzCon 2013 will also host the StarCraft II World Championship Series Global Finals-a high-stakes showdown where the top pro players in the world will battle for the right to be crowned StarCraft II World Champion. “We love having the opportunity to hang out with our players at BlizzCon, and it’s always awesome to see the greatest gaming community on earth swarm Anaheim,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment.
“We look forward to delivering two full days of gaming, activities, and other entertainment, and we can’t wait to show some of the exciting projects we’ve been working on.”
Tickets to attend the convention will be priced at $175 USD each and will be available for purchase from the official BlizzCon website(in two separate batches.
The first batch goes on sale Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Pacific time, and the second batch goes on sale Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.

Tickets to the BlizzCon Benefit Dinner, which include admission to BlizzCon, will be priced at $500 USD each, with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital of
Orange County. Taking place the evening of November 7, this exclusive event offers guests an opportunity to /eat, /drink, and /lol with Blizzard game developers,

community managers, and other folks from Blizzard before the show. Approximately 200 tickets to the benefit dinner will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Pacific time through Gamers from the far reaches of Azeroth, the Koprulu sector, or Sanctuary looking to enjoy BlizzCon from the comfort of their own home will once again have the option to order a BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, offering comprehensive live coverage of the event via a multi-channel Internet stream. Further details on the Virtual Ticket, including pricing, availability, and programming information, will be announced at a later date.

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My Farewell to Lucasarts and Thanks For The Memories

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Disney’s decision to close LucasArts is a very sad thing not only for the talented employees and gaming industry but for the fond memories I had of the company and their games. When it was announced that Disney was going to acquire the Lucasfilm and other Star Wars assets, my first thought was that 1313 was likely in trouble as I could not see Disney releasing a mature rated Star Wars game especially with planned films on the horizon. Disney has always made more family-friendly games that are based on their intellectual properties most notably “Brave” and “Epic Mickey 2″ as well as casual games for mobile devices.

I did not see the company as being one who would take on the tremendous production cost of doing an A level Star Wars title without bringing in other companies. While it is too early to say, Disney has said that their preferences to sign licensing deals with other companies so that they can develop Star Wars games and now former LucasArts employees have said that 1313 could still see the light of day provided a deal can be struck with another company.

While the business side of things sadly plays out, fans can be content that there will be future Star Wars games to look forward to especially as we get closer to the premier of the first sequel movie in 2015. Rather than focus on the doom and gloom side of things today has there’s certainly plenty of that to go around, I wanted to instead look back upon the fond memories I have with LucasArts.

I remember when I was in college doing my first radio show how the LucasArts general store made games such as X wing versus Tie Fighter, Outlaws, and Full Throttle available to me at a student friendly rate of $10 title. I also remember a life-size Indiana Jones cut out that was sent to us for a Star Trek convention we were at prior to my days of speaking at conventions and launching the site and magazine. At that time I was working in the gaming industry and doing articles for several publications prior to the creation and launch of our site in 2001. Regardless of how my reps change over the years, I always remember getting great treatment from the company even when we were working to establish ourselves. Titles such as The Dig, Knights of the Old Republic, and the Dark Forces series provided not only plenty of entertainment and provided more Star Wars for a ravenous fan who could not get enough, especially during the three year wait between prequel films.

I have seen how changes in the company can come on unexpectedly and have dramatic results. I was at Monolith and Sierra during times of change and closure and I also know how a sense of family can develop at a good company amongst the staff. It was one of the main reasons that I moved out of the industry into journalism full-time as I did not like the transitory nature of working in the gaming industry. Sierra was very supportive of my writing and provided me with fantastic job that I loved as well is the ability to develop my website and journalism interests. For me it was the best of both worlds and had the closure not happened, I would’ve stayed on as long as I possibly could.

It is never easy saying goodbye to good people and it is also difficult to close a formative chapter of your life. At last year’s E3 I was thrilled with what I saw of 1313 and looked forward to what I saw as a potential triumphant return of LucasArts to the action gaming genre. Bolan sadly looks as if that will not happen let’s remember fondly the good people and company that brought us countless hours of entertainment and memories and hope that their brighter days ahead not only for the workers but for the Star Wars gaming franchise.

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES HEARTHSTONE™: HEROES OF WARCRAFT™

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This sounds very good especially to fans of MAGIC. The full release is below.

New free-to-play strategy card game for PC and iPad® lets you hang up your sword . . . and throw down your gauntlet

Hands-on demos at PAX East this weekend, beta test starting soon


Boston, Mass.—March 22, 2013—Pull up a chair across from an old friend at the tavern table and prepare for a few rounds of lively card-vs.-card warfare. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. laid its virtual cards on the table today with the unveiling of Hearthstone™: Heroes of Warcraft™, a new cross-platform free-to-play game for Windows®, Macintosh®, and iPad®.

In Hearthstone, players build card decks centered around one of nine iconic Warcraft® character classes and duel each other for fun, glory, and the chance to win awesome new cards. PAX East attendees are able to go hands-on with Hearthstone this weekend, and Blizzard will begin beta testing for the game very soon—no, seriously.

“We’ve always loved collectible card games at Blizzard, so it’s been exciting to bring everything we love about the genre to life in Hearthstone,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’re putting a lot of focus into creating a fun new game that’s easy to pick up and play, but also has a lot of depth. We can’t wait to share it with everyone.”

Deceptively simple in design but epically engaging, Hearthstone will be instantly accessible to players regardless of their familiarity with Warcraft or collectible card games. Whether players prefer to wield magic or arms in battle, strike from the shadows or head on—or have never given any of that much thought—they’ll be able to jump right in, create a deck, and get in on the card-slinging action.

In addition to honing their skills in practice matches against the computer and taking on their buddies via their Battle.net® friends list, players can challenge each other in two competitive game modes. “Play Mode” features traditional head-to-head battles, with players facing off for a chance to increase their medal ranking and earn card packs along the way. And for a different type of challenge, players can enter “The Forge,” where they start each match by building a deck from a new set of cards, and then use that deck to duel other Forge participants. Aside from winning new cards, players will be able to round out their collections by purchasing new card packs or disenchanting some of their existing cards to craft the ones they’re missing.

With hundreds of cards to choose from, featuring a wide range of colorful Warcraft spells, weapons, and characters, players will have limitless possibilities for developing and fine-tuning their deck-building strategies. Further details about Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft will be announced as development progresses. To learn more about the game, stay tuned to http://www.PlayHearthstone.com.

New Vulcan Heroes Come to Star Trek

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On April 23, STAR TREK® The Video Game reunites the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise for an amazing, completely new Star Trek adventure – and alongside Kirk, Spock, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Chekov and Sulu will be two new characters making their first appearances in the Star Trek universe

As the game begins, Kirk and Spock are called to aid in the rescue of a mysterious space station that is heading towards catastrophe. Upon their arrival, Kirk and Spock meet a female Vulcan scientist named T’Mar, who plays a prominent role in the action-packed journey that awaits.


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“T’Mar is the captain of the space station and was a childhood friend of Spock,” says Paramount Senior Vice President and Executive Producer Brian Miller. “Her blend of incredible intelligence and unexpected beauty prove intriguing to Kirk.”

As the story progresses, T’Mar joins Kirk and Spock as they travel to New Vulcan, a planet that orbits a binary star and was colonized by Vulcans after the destruction of their home world, seen in 2009’s Star Trek. There, they find Surok – a great Vulcan leader.

“When we crafted this story we wanted to make sure the player realizes that the usually logical, Spock can have very emotional connections to the ones he cares about," adds Miller. "Surok was one of Spock’s childhood mentors and is also T’Mar’s father. Together, they are helping to lead the colonization of New Vulcan.”

As the game progresses, players will learn that Surok is one of the lone survivors of a vicious attack on the New Vulcan planet by the villainous Gorn. Why they have attacked and what they want are at the heart of STAR TREK The Video Game.


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“Video games are not only exciting to play, they’ve become a compelling medium for telling stories, so with Star Trek, we had an amazing opportunity to introduce new characters that are integral to the plot of our game,” Miller says. “Our game’s story is canon to the new Star Trek universe, so we had a great responsibility to get these new characters right, and to make them exciting and meaningful to players.”

Throughout the story, both T’Mar and Surok play key roles in helping Kirk and Spock uncover more about the brutal attacks that the Gorn have been engaging in across the galaxy. They also reveal that the Gorn have stolen a mysterious machine known as the Helios Device – one whose functions could prove disastrous in the hands of an enemy as ruthless as the Gorn.

“For players who want to simply enjoy the experience of playing as Kirk and Spock, Star Trek is going to be a great game experience,” Miller says. “But for those eager to dig deeper into a robust story, we hope it’s an adventure that will excite both longtime fans and game enthusiasts alike.”

Why the Playstation 4 and Not The New Xbox System Is the One We are Getting at Launch

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Soon after Sony’s announcement the PlayStation 4 system all eyes turned to Microsoft to see what their response would be. It is widely expected that their new console will be announced sometime between now and E3 this June. There has been much speculation about the abilities, hardware specs, and possible limitations of the new systems but much like the long-running Coke versus Pepsi debate, gamers will soon be forced to pick a side.

While gaming journalism is what we do, we will of course get both systems and sure have many years of solid use out of both. That being said, the PlayStation 4 is the one that we’re going to pick up first and we may possibly delay picking up the new Xbox system for several reasons beyond just personal preferences.

You can see those in our new article here Response Article

First the sins of Xbox past are not easily forgiven or forgotten for me. I do not forget the waves of system failures on the Xbox 360, nor the lousy customer support we were given trying to resolve the issues. One year after the launch of the system, a new system we put into the office, went into the red ring of death mode six days after we received. As such, the system was not a priority for us up until the Kinect came out and Microsoft finally provided a more stable unit with the new black design systems.

Even so, the system did not have the power, features, or the number of exclusive titles that the PlayStation 3 did and let’s not forget the fact that Microsoft has the audacity to require people to pay a monthly fee to play the games that they just paid $59.99 for.

I want to see something innovative from Microsoft rather than something that is imitative. Show me something better than a system where I’m expected to pay to play the games online, has fewer exclusive titles, and hardware that is reportedly below what the PlayStation 4 will offer.

We have heard from third-party developers that while both systems are impressive, the Playstation 4 has an edge over what Microsoft offers and is very eaasy to work with and design for. There is also the matter of the exclusive titles such as new entries into the Killzone and Infamous franchises and you know that a new Uncharted title cannot be far behind.

A recent article at IGN Cites issues in dealing with Microsoft and other factors as reasons developers will be more willing to embrace the new system from Sony. Combine that with the recent entry of NVIDIA to the side of the Playstation 4

I also want to see some exclusives of substance other than the Halo and Gears of War franchises that will make me want to buy the system rather than purchase it and play it rather than have it out of professional obligations.

Now hopefully Microsoft has learned from their past errors and first and foremost will present a system that is stable at launch and not plagued by issues that frustrated so many users of the Xbox 360. Let’s hope that their decision to essentially admit that they were wrong when they endorsed the HD DVD format and reportedly pay to license the Blu-ray technology for the new system is a step in the right direction.

I also want to see both companies do something different from what Nintendo did with the Wii U and ensure that there are plenty of high-quality games upon launch. I was a very big skeptic of the new Nintendo system but was eventually won over and purchase the deluxe set at launch. That being said, aside from the new Super Mario Brothers, and ZombiU, there’s been little on the system that has made me want to play it is not uncommon for our system to go a week or two between sessions when we are not reviewing a title on it.,

As the old saying that talk is cheap as any resident state of Missouri will proudly tell you, “Show Me”, is their motto. Sony has made a very intriguing and interesting introduction to their new system that despite some questions and potential areas of concern does look to be an innovative step forward for gamers that shows enough promise to get me excited about the possibilities it offers.

Now it’s up to Microsoft to show that they are prepared to offer gamers a system that will provide power, reliability, innovation, and not simply rely on their brand-name for sales and hype. I’m extremely curious about what they’ll come up with but for now thanks to their impressive reveal and years of trouble-free enjoyment from the PlayStation 3, Sony is getting our money at launch.

I want to be very clear on this, I am not saying the new Xbox will be a bad system and that people should not get it nor be excited for it. Far from it, I am saying that based on what we have heard from sources in game development and the industry, both sound like very impressive systems and both systems will be taking their place on our shelf of consoles. That being said, for me, based on what I have heard about both systems from those I trust, and based on past issues we have had with the Xbox 360 and original system will take a wait and see approach to the new Xbox system.

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ASTRO GAMING Now Offering Gamer Apparel

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Press release to start then check out the video.


Critically Acclaimed Studio Known for Professional Grade Audio Products Sets Sights on

Gamer Closets, Wardrobes, Dressers, Hampers and Floors!

SAN FRANCISCO – March 8, 2013 – ASTRO Gaming, a division of Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKUL), and creators of premium video gaming equipment for professional and hardcore gamers, today announced the launch of an entirely new casual apparel line designed specifically for gamers. Long known for its unique, high-styled urban aesthetic, ASTRO Gaming believes that gamers want products that allow them to proclaim their passion stylishly while still providing unique functionality. ASTRO Gaming’s new apparel line, like its critically acclaimed headsets, provides a bridge between looking good and being useful.

“We’ve long felt that many other popular pastimes, activities and sports have entire industries devoted to providing unique attire to their faithful – attire that says, “I belong to this group!” Unfortunately, there is no such equivalent in the gaming world,” said Aron Drayer, Director of Marketing, ASTRO Gaming. “We want to change that. We’re aiming to provide gamers with comfortable and unique looks that function just as well in or out of the house — products that can function as accessories and look good while doing it.”

ASTRO Gaming’s new line of gamer apparel is available now at http://www.astrogaming.com/apparel-bags While initially limited to an assortment of wool beanies, urban hats, printed men’s and women’s tees, crews and zip hoodies, ASTRO Gaming has plans to significantly expand and innovate the line going forward.

New ASTRO Gaming Gamer Apparel:

· Classic Beanie ($19.99) & Graphite Beanie ($28.99)

· Lockup New Era Snapback Hat (Black or Grey – $34.99)

· 5 Panel Hat (Ripstop Black or Urban Camo – $24.99)

· Women’s V-Neck Dot Matrix (Indigo or Tahiti Blue – $20.99)

· Women’s Monogram T (Charcoal Heather or Royal Blue – $21.99)

· Wrecking Crew T (White or Orange or Navy – $28.99)

· Blaster T (Black or White – $28.99)

· Circuit T (Black or White- $28.99)

· Monogram Crew (Black or Silver – $44.99)

· Lockup Zip Hoodie with Thumbholes (Navy or grey – 44.99)

· Lockup Heavy Zip Hoodie with Thumbholes (black or denim heather – $59.99)

For more information about ASTRO Gaming, its critically acclaimed audio products or its new line of gamer apparel, please visit www.astrogaming.com

First Screens From Space Hulk

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Based on the “Sin of Damnation” campaign from the 3rd edition board game, Space Hulk includes a robust 12-mission single-player and co-operative campaign. Recreating the tense battles of the board game, multiplayer mode will allow players to go head-to-head as one player controls the Space Marines and their opponent the Genestealers, in the ultimate fight for domination. Cross platform functionality in multiplayer mode allows players to compete against friends whether they play on PC, Mac or mobile. The Space Hulk level editor will enable players to design their own levels, share them with others online and in a central hub explore creations of the community. Please visit the official Space Hulks site at: Space Hulk

Space Hulk First Ingame Screenshot Action Camera


Space Hulk First Ingame Screenshot Tactical Camera

What Must The Call of Duty Franchise Do to Avoid Long Term Fatigue

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Every year around the holidays, gamers the world over look forward to the release of the latest game in the Call of Duty Series. With multiple developers working on titles,, the series has managed to have a new installment become as part of the holidays as family gatherings, food, and presents.

With the release of the Revolution map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and the upcoming E3 conference in June, many gamers have speculated as to what the next game in the series will be about.

Rumors have surfaced that the new title will be set in the Modern Warfare storyline and will feature characters from the previous titles in that series. Regardless I am certain that record sales will follow whenever the title is released.

I have been a big fan of the series from day one, and I remember fondly playing the original game, and being blown away with the new look, setting, and gameplay of Modern Warfare when it first arrived.

While I have never agreed with a lot of the venom that some gamers have directed to the game, I can understand that for some gamers, they think it is time for a change in direction for the franchise.

This is a difficult situation as the games generate incredible amounts of revenue and it would be unwise from an financial sense to not have a new title on the market for the holidays, especially since demand is so high.

While Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 offered some new wrinkles to the series such as multiple endings, challenge missions, and more online features and customizations, many critics cited that it was simply more of the same.

While I disagree with this, I do understand that for some players, the look, gameplay, and features of the series might do with some changes, as the talented team of developers behind the series may be bumping their heads with what they can do with the current gaming engine.

Hence the dilemma, a switch to a new gaming engine would likely result in delays and cause a lucrative holiday season to be missed. I am sure this is something that has already been discussed and the team has a plan in place for when the next technological leap in the series will debut.

It is possible that the 2014 title may be Black Ops 3, the future of the series offers some interesting options.

I think most players would agree that their favorite part of the game is the multiplayer mode, as the fast paced action, customization, and social aspects of the game are a huge appeal.

Most players can complete the game’s campaigns in 6-8 hours of play so the multiplayer as well as the map packs that are released throughout the year allow gamers an incredible amount of replay options.

One of my favorite maps was Moon from the original Black Ops as blasting Zombies in a space setting was tons of fun. I have often said that a game set in the future could be tons of fun.

Imagine jetpacks, laser weapons, and a lack of gravity offering a new challenge and dimension to online play. There was an online game from a European developer a few years back that had teams battle in the area on or above the moon, and it had some real challenge to it. Whenever a weapon was fired or a jetpack ignited, it was like sending up a flare to every enemy player on the map as to your location.

There was also the recoil physics of firing weapons in zero g, as the larger the bang, then the further the recoil.

I also think that more co-op would be great as I have loved the two-man missions when I have played them. Imagine a game where you can play through it with a squad of 4-8 players where you must work as team to get the job done. Add to that roles such as pilot, medic, tech, etc where the success of a mission will hinge on keeping certain members of your team alive. No matter how valuable the data, it would be of no use to you if the pilot was killed and you were forced to make your escape on foot thus increasing the time in a hot zone.

With the pending release of the Playstation 4 and a new Xbox console on the way, the time to take the series to the next level may be sooner than we think, and I for one would love to see where they go with it.

It is important in my opinion to be innovative rather than imitative to avoid fatigue setting into the series and keep it fresh and viable for the long-term.

STAR TREK THE VIDEO GAME ­ New Images Released

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With less than eight weeks until the release of STAR TREK The Video Game, Paramount Pictures has released new screen shots that reveal more about this completely original adventure that will be released April 23 by Paramount and NAMCO BANDAI for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.

These new screen shots provide a closer look at the all-new story and co-op game play at the heart of STAR TREK The Video Game. Working together, Kirk and Spock, along with the entire crew of the Enterprise, battle an unprecedented threat from the Gorn.

Pre-ordering for STAR TREK The Video Game is now available through selected retailers. Star Trek and video game fans can learn more about pre-ordering by visiting Star Trek. They can also keep up with the latest news by following the STAR TREK The Video Game Twitter feed – @star_trek_game.


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2-27-13 - Enterprise & Gorn Ship


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2-27-13 - Spock on Enterprise


2-27-13 - Spock on New Vulcan


2-27-13 - Spock

THQ INC. to Sell Certain Remaining Intellectual Properties

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While very sad news it is gaming news and as such, we need to report it.

The full release is below.

THQ INC. to Sell Certain Remaining Intellectual Properties
Darksiders, Homeworld, MX vs. ATV, and Red Faction Among Available Assets

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– THQ Inc. (OTC: THQIQ) today announced that it will sell certain of its remaining intellectual properties (IP) via a Court-supervised sale process. Last month, THQ sold the majority of its studios and games in development as part of its Chapter 11 case. The company expects to complete the bidding and sale process for these remaining IP assets by mid-May.

The company has designated six lots of IP titles for bidding:

Darksiders;
Red Faction;
Homeworld;
MX;
Other Owned Software, including Big Beach Sports, Destroy All Humans!, Summoner, and more; and
Other Licensed Software, including Marvel Super Hero, Supreme Commander, Worms, and more.
Each lot’s complete group of titles is listed at the end of this announcement.

Interested bidders must provide: 1) complete identification, including the names of corporate officers or those authorized to act on the bidder’s behalf; 2) written evidence of authority to enter into the anticipated transaction; and 3) proof of financial ability to perform the contemplated transaction. Only those bidders who meet all three requirements will be provided access to confidential information about each lot of titles once a non-disclosure agreement has been executed. Documentation meeting these three requirements should be sent to auction@thq.com.

Initial bids must be submitted by April 1, 2013. Final bids are required by April 15. The company, in consultation with its unsecured creditors committee, will determine the best and highest bid for each lot and designate a back-up bid. In May, the sales will be presented to the Court for final approval.

THQ Inc. has received more than 100 expressions of interest in purchasing various titles; consequently, a vigorous sale is anticipated. The company has established a special clearinghouse at auction@thq.com for email questions about the forthcoming sales.

Last month, the Court approved the sales of three of THQ Inc.’s owned studios and games in development, as well as Evolve, a working title under development at Turtle Rock Studios, Homefront 2, Metro: Last Light and South Park: The Stick of Truth. Under the terms of the agreements with the successful and approved bidders, the THQ estate received approximately $72 million.

THQ and its domestic business units filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Dec. 19, 2012.

For additional information about THQ, please visit www.thq.com. For information regarding the Chapter 11 case, please visit www.kccllc.net/thq.

THQ Inc. Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations regarding the bankruptcy case. These statements are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the adverse impact of the bankruptcy case on THQ’s business, financial condition and results of operations, including its ability to maintain customer and supplier relationships; the level of interest of prospective bidders in the bidding and sale process for the remaining IP assets; THQ’s ability to obtain bankruptcy court approval in connection with the bankruptcy case; the actions of THQ’s creditors and other third parties with interests in the bankruptcy case; competitive, economic, legal, political, and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products, or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2012 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and particularly the discussion of trends and risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

THQ Official List of Intellectual Property Available for Bidding

Lot 1 – OWNED SOFTWARE

Red Faction Red Faction Armageddon
Red Faction 2 Red Faction: Guerrilla

Lot 2 – OWNED SOFTWARE

Homeworld Homeworld 2

Lot 3 – OWNED SOFTWARE

MX Alive MX vs ATV Untamed
MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael MX vs. ATV Alive Tournament
MX Unleashed MX vs. ATV Unleashed
MX vs ATV Reflex MX vs. ATV: On The Edge

Lot 4 – OWNED SOFTWARE

Darksiders Darksiders 2

Lot 5 – OWNED SOFTWARE

All Star Cheer Squad Elements of Destruction
All Star Cheer Squad 2 Fantastic Pets
All Star Karate Frontlines: Fuel of War

Baja: Edge of Control Full Spectrum Warrior 1

Battle of the Bands Full Spectrum Warrior 2: Ten Hammers
Beat City
Juiced
Big Beach Sports Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
Big Beach Sports 2 Lock’s Quest: Construction Combat
Big Family Games Neighborhood Games
Crawler Pax Imperia
de Blob Stuntman: Ignition
de Blob 2 Summoner
Deadly Creatures Summoner 2
Deep Six Terranium
Destroy All Humans! The Outfit
Destroy All Humans! 2 Titan Quest
Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed Titan Quest: Immortal Throne
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon uDraw
Dood’s Big Adventure World of Zoo
Drawn to Life
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

Lot 6 – LICENSED SOFTWARE (buyer to pay any cure costs)

Costume Quest Scripps Spelling Bee (Scripps)
Daniel X (SueJack) Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Osborne House
Deepak Chopra’s Leela (Curious Holdings) Stacking
Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time! (Harper Collins) Supreme Commander
Jeopardy Supreme Commander Forged Alliance
Jeopardy 2 The Biggest Loser
Journey to the Center of the Earth Truth or Lies
Let’s Ride Best of Breed Vampire Legends: Power of Three (dtp)
Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat Wheel of Fortune
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet Wheel of Fortune 2
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet 2 World of Zoo
Nancy Drew: The Hidden Staircase Worms 2
Nexuiz Worms Battle Islands
Paws & Claws Marine Rescue Worms Open Warfare
Paws & Claws Pampered Pets Resort 3D Worms: A Space Oddity
PurrPals 2 Worms: Open Warfare 2 (Team 17)
Rio You Don’t Know Jack (Jellyvision)
Rocket Riot

Screens and Information for the Second Ravaged DLC Pack

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Reverb Publishing and 2 Dawn Games are proud to reveal that the second DLC Pack for Ravaged is now available for free. The new pack adds a monstrous arsenal of weapons, vehicles, and game modes to the popular 32-player, post-apocalyptic PC shooter, including the violent new chainsaw and flamethrower, the massive, moveable dump truck, and two new game modes, Team Deathmatch and Hijack, providing extra depth to the already deep experience.

The second Ravaged DLC Pack includes:

Two New Game Modes: Team Deathmatch and Highjack Mode
Team Deathmatch: Team Deathmatch enables 32 players to join teams of up to 16 with no resources to battle in the classic winner-take-all format gamers have loved for years.
Highjack Mode: Hijack Mode offers players the chance to fight for control over the all-powerful Dump Truck, a massive mobile fortress.
One New Vehicle: Available only in Highjack Mode, the Dump Truck becomes the ultimate power target, pitting players against each other as they scramble to control the monster power vehicle.
Two New Weapons: The Chainsaw and Flamethrower
The Chainsaw: Definitively rip enemies apart in close-quarter combat with the newly implemented chainsaw.
The Flamethrower: Players blanket the immediate area with powerful flames, enabling them to decimate multiple enemies in their path
Improved XP: Ravaged now displays accumulative Experience Points when they are awarded.
Reduced Ammo: Reduced access to ammunition encourages players to scavenge for weapons and ammo to stay alive.
Ravaged is available now on Steam for $9.99. If purchased now, gamers will get the first “Apocalypse DLC Pack” — including the tractor tank, mini-chopper, nail gun, Dust Bowl map, and more — in addition to the second DLC Pack, for free.


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Bungie Presents Destiny!

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We have two videos for you as well as the press release.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE CREATORS OF HALO®AND THE PUBLISHER OF CALL OF DUTY® UNVEIL DESTINYTM

Epic, Sci-Fi Universe Introduces Innovative Persistent, Online World Filled with Sweeping Adventures

Multi-platform Game Takes Console Online Gaming to a New Level

Santa Monica, CA - February 18, 2013 - A new generation of gaming is upon us. Today, Activision Publishing, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), together with critically-acclaimed developer Bungie, revealed the first sneak peak of their partnership. The game, called Destiny, is an ambitious evolution of the first-person action genre that brings gamers together in a shared, persistent world. The result of a large-scale collaboration between Activision, the publisher of such mega franchises as Call of Duty, Skylanders Spyro's AdventureTM and Skylanders GiantsTM, and Bungie, the creators of Halo®, Destiny is poised to become the next advancement in interactive entertainment by melding first-person action gaming with a persistent, dynamic online world.

Destiny combines Bungie's trademark grand scope, sci-fi storytelling and adventures with visceral first-person action gaming that takes place in an unfolding, cinematic universe. Additionally, Destiny delivers a unique social gaming experience to consoles by offering players a connected, living world that they can explore, combined with vibrant social spaces where they can congregate and celebrate achievements, and share remarkable adventures grouped with friends or solo.

"Bungie defined first-person action games over a decade ago with Halo, and with Destiny they will evolve the genre once again," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "Destiny is a world that evolves. It is a world with wide boundaries that allows you to roam and explore. It is a world where, even in story mode, you could encounter other players on their own adventures. And of course, it is a world that brings all of this together with the visceral, heart pounding immediacy of an expertly crafted first-person action title. We are very excited to bring this ambitious, innovative and creative game to players around the world."

"Activision focuses on doing a few things, exceptionally well. And Bungie has had the same ethos," Hirshberg continued. "Together we are focusing the considerable resources, creativity and energy of both organizations to do something new, something ambitious, but most importantly, something fun."

Set in the distant future, Destiny casts players as Guardians of the last city on Earth, who will traverse the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Able to wield incredible power, players must battle humanity's enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind's Golden Age. In a story-driven universe, Destiny's saga unfolds through grand talesand sweeping adventures by immersinggamers in a bold new world filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected. Bungie's new next-generation game engine will allowDestiny to come to life on both the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, as well as other future console platforms.

"Destiny is the game that we've been dreaming of building for years. We couldn't be more pleased about our extraordinary collaboration with Activision. We finally have the right partner, team and technology to bring the experience to millions of players worldwide," said Harold Ryan, Bungie president. "Destiny will draw players into a world filled with mystery, action, and adventure, but most importantly, Destiny is more than a disc in a drive, it is a living social universe filled with other players."

"Not only does Destiny look amazing, but its new living world will change the way players think of co-operative online gaming," said global retailer GameStop president Tony Bartel. "This is just the type of innovation the game industry has been waiting for and I'm anxious for players to experience the vast universe of Destiny."

For more information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com. For exclusive updates, follow the official Destiny social channels at www.facebook.com/DestinyTheGame and @DestinyTheGame on Twitter, and interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net. Pre-order the game now at select retailers around the world. Activision reiterated that although Bungie's amazing new world was revealed today, Activision has not included the launch in its 2013 outlook and there should be no speculation or expectation of a different result.

New Star Citizen Image and Magazine Announcement

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I can now tell you that Star Citizen, the exciting new game from Wing Commander Creator and Legend Chris Roberts will be the cover story for our March magazine. You will learn all sorts of new and interesting things about the game as well as get a look at several of the new graphics created for the game. For now, here is a taste.

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The Making of Star Trek: The Video Game Video and Explore the Enterprise Like Never Before in STAR TREK The Video Game

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For more than four decades, the U.S.S. Enterprise has been a majestic icon of adventure and excitement. On board, her crew explores strange new worlds, seeks out new civilizations …

But what fans have known of the iconic starship has largely been limited to what is seen in movies and on television. That will change on April 23 when STAR TREK The Video Game gives players a deeper and much more interactive look inside the U.S.S. Enterprise.

“One of the great joys of video games is the opportunity to take audiences to places that are only hinted at in traditional film and TV projects,” said Brian Miller, senior vice president of Paramount Pictures and executive producer of STAR TREK The Video Game. “Giving gamers the opportunity to explore the U.S.S. Enterprise is one of the more exciting aspects of our video game and one that we can’t wait to share with Star Trek fans and gamers worldwide.”

Playing as Kirk and Spock, gamers must face-off against the villainous Gorn – the formidable enemy first introduced in the classic 1967 Star Trek television episode “Arena.” Their battles will take them into familiar locations, like the bridge, transporter room and the engine room – but also deep into many areas of the ship that have never been seen on film before, including the Enterprise’s turbolift shafts, observation lounge, engineering decks and officer’s quarters.

The producers and development team of STAR TREK The Video Game worked closely with the entire creative team responsible for the re-imagined 2009 blockbuster Star Trek film to ensure what players see will look and feel remarkably authentic.

“The Enterprise is not just a ship – she is one of the most important characters in all of Star Trek. Our goal from day one was to make sure that the Enterprise looks, feels and even sounds as true to life as anything players have ever seen,” Miller said. “Hopefully, players will come away feeling as if they’re ready to be part of the crew themselves!”



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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Revolution DLC Comes to PC and PS 3 on Feb 28

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Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Revolution DLC Map Pack will be available for PlayStation®3 and Windows PC fans on February 28.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II players on PlayStation®3 and Windows PC will have access to the game’s first DLC Map Pack – Revolution – on February 28. Revolutiondelivers an unparalleled amount of variety and content for all types of Call of Duty: Black Ops II players, featuring four all-new multiplayer maps set around the globe:

- Hydro: Located in Pakistan, this hydro-electric plant comes complete with a lethal spillway that floods with very little warning.

- Grind: Set in a skate park in Venice Beach (the birthplace of skateboarding!), quarter-pipes and curved surfaces drive players away from easy cover and into intense firefights.

- Downhill: A ski resort in the French Alps, this snowy map is complete with a moving gondola system that can both offer cover and crush you to death.

- Mirage: Located in China’s Gobi Desert, this luxury resort has been ravaged by a sandstorm.

Zombies fans get a terrifying double-dose of undead action in Revolution. First,the new map, “Die Rise,” drops players inside a maze of crumbling skyscrapers amidst a ravaged Chinese city, where all-new Wonder Weaponry will play a crucial role as they make a valiant stand against the impending zombie hoard. Additionally, Revolution’s new Zombies mode, “Turned,” flips this new fan-favorite mode around, allowing players to become the undead and play as a zombie, offering an entirely new style of bragging rights.

Fans can either purchase Revolution as a standalone Map Pack for a suggested retail price of $14.99, or they can purchase the Call of Duty: Black Ops II DLC Season Pass. Season Pass holders not only get all four epic DLC Map Packs** for the discounted suggested retail price of $49.99*, but they also get the Nuketown Zombies bonus map, plus an exclusive in-game calling card.

THE ELDER SCROLLS® ONLINE FOOD TRUCK TOUR

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FUTURE US AND BETHESDA SOFTWORKS® ANNOUNCE
THE ELDER SCROLLS® ONLINE FOOD TRUCK TOUR

Tour to Include Stops at Universities and Videogame Events Across the U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 11, 2013 – Future US – a leading
hybrid media group specializing in videogaming and technology properties including
GamesRadar, PCGamer.com, Official Xbox Magazine, and Maximum PC – and Bethesda
Softworks, in conjunction with Fearless
Media, have teamed up yet again for another
nationwide food truck program to feed fans of the highly anticipated videogame, The
Elder Scrolls Online.

The Elder Scrolls Online food truck is scheduled to make stops at the following
events and locations to serve up free food and giveaways while they last:

* SXSW 2013 – Austin, Texas (March 10)
* PAX East – Boston, Massachusetts (March 22)
* University of Massachusetts Amherst – Amherst, Massachusetts (March 29)
* Michigan State University – East Lansing, Michigan (April 12)
* University of Colorado – Boulder, Colorado (April 26)
* University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona (May 3)
* E3 2013 – Los Angeles, California (June 12)
* Comic-Con International – San Diego, California (July 18)
* PAX Prime – Seattle, Washington (August 31)
* University of California, Los Angeles – Los Angeles, California (September 20)
* University of California, Berkeley – Berkeley, California (October 4)

“We are extremely pleased to be working with Bethesda again on another experiential
program for the Elder Scrolls franchise,” said Rachelle Considine, President of
Future US. “We look forward to building upon the momentum we established last year
by expanding this year’s tour to include 5 consumer events and 6 college campuses
nationwide.”

Launching prior to the first stop at SXSW, The Elder Scrolls Online Food Truck Tour
companion Facebook App will allow fans to stay up-to-date on times and specific
locations, while also giving them the ability to invite friends, and view and share
photos from each stop. This central hub, located as a tab on The Elder Scrolls
Online Facebook page, is an easy way to stay connected from your desktop or mobile
device.

The Elder Scrolls Online brings the award-winning Elder Scrolls experience online
for the first time. Using ZeniMax Online’s Megaserver technology, players will join
one connected world with a built in social network that lets them stay up-to-date
with everything their friends are doing. Megaserver technology avoids the hassle of
shard selection and makes The Elder Scrolls Online one of the most socially enabled
games ever created. Whether playing alone, or with hundreds of friends, players can
develop their own style of play as they embark upon an epic quest across Tamriel.
The Elder Scrolls Online is slated for release in 2013 and is being developed for
the PC and the Mac by ZeniMax Online Studios.

ZombiU Deluxe Set For Wii U Coming

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REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 8, 2013 – On Feb. 17, Nintendo will release a new Wii U bundle in the U.S. and Canada that is an unbelievable value for fans. The Wii U ZombiU Deluxe Set comes with all the contents of the standard Wii U Deluxe Set, plus the addition of the ZombiU game, a black Wii U Pro Controller and a collectible booklet featuring artwork from the game and never-before-seen developer commentary. Nintendo Land will also be included as a downloadable game, rather than a packed-in disc. The jam-packed ZombiU Deluxe Set will be available at a suggested retail price of $389.99, a savings of $70 if all items were purchased separately.

In addition, people who purchase this bundle are automatically enrolled in the Digital Deluxe Promotion, a program that allows Wii U owners to receive 10 percent back in points for each download they purchase in the Nintendo eShop. These points can then be used for future Nintendo eShop purchases.

Created by Ubisoft, ZombiU is a survival-horror, first-person shooter game that puts players in the shoes of a human survivor in the middle of a terrifying plague that has infected modern-day London and turned everyone into flesh-eating zombies. ZombiU continues to be well-received by audiences and features second-screen game play that uses the Wii U GamePad controller to manage items or scan for hidden secrets in real time.

The Wii U Pro Controller is compatible with many games on Wii U. In ZombiU, it can be used by another player for local multiplayer matchups. It sports an ergonomic design and is more akin to a traditional video game controller, complete with dual analog sticks.

Press Release on Sale of THQ

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THQ Just sent this news to us.

Jan. 24, 2013 05:35 UTC
Court Grants Motion to Approve Sale of THQ Inc. Assets
Majority of Titles, Studios Expected to Continue Development with Financial Backing of New Owners

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– THQ Inc. (OTC: THQIQ), a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has granted a motion to approve a sale of the majority of THQ’s assets to multiple buyers. The company expects the Court to enter a formal order tomorrow.

The Court approved the sales of three of THQ’s owned studios and games in development, as well as Evolve, a working title under development at Turtle Rock Studios, Homefront 2, Metro: Last Light and South Park: The Stick of Truth. Under the terms of the agreements with the successful and approved bidders, the THQ estate will receive approximately $72 million, making the total estimated value of the estate $100 million including certain assets and other intellectual properties which were excluded from the sale.

The Court approved the sale of Relic Studios to Sega Corporation for $26.6 million; the sale of Volition Inc. and Metro: Last Light to Koch Media GmbH for $22.3 million and $5.9 million, respectively; the sale of Homefront 2 to Crytek GmbH for $0.5 million; the sale of Evolve to Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. for $10.9 million; and the sale of THQ Montreal and South Park: The Stick of Truth to Ubisoft LLC for $2.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively. Excluded from the sales were the company’s publishing businesses, Vigil Games, and certain other assets and intellectual properties, which will remain part of the THQ estate and will continue in the Chapter 11 process.

Brian Farrell, Chairman and CEO of THQ, noted, “While we had hoped that the restructuring process would allow the company to remain intact, I am heartened that the majority of our studios and games will continue under new ownership. It has been my pleasure to work alongside this great group of people, and I am proud of the imaginative and artistic games that our team has created. Although we will no longer be able to work together with a unified mission, I am confident that the talent we have assembled will continue to make an impression on the video game industry. For those whose positions are not likely to continue, I sincerely regret this outcome and we will be meeting with you over the next few days to discuss the transition.”

Jason Rubin, President of THQ, added, “I was brought in eight months ago to help turn this ship around, and while I’m disappointed that we could not effect a sale for the entire operating business, I am pleased that the new buyers will be providing jobs to many of our very talented personnel. When we first announced the sale process, I said I would be happy if the company’s games and people had a bright future, even if it meant I did not have a job at the end of it. And I still feel that way.”

The new owners have not articulated their plans for the assets, or their intentions to extend employment to THQ employees included in the sale. THQ expects the new owners to extend employment to most employees and to continue development of the games they purchased that are currently in development. The assets that are not included in the sale agreements will remain part of the Chapter 11 case. THQ will continue to seek appropriate buyers, if possible.

THQ will continue to employ a small number of headquarters staff beyond January 25 to assist with the transition.

Qualified bids received by January 22 were reviewed by the company and the creditors committee. Through an auction process that lasted 22 hours yesterday and today, the successful bidders were determined, and the hearing to approve the sales took place this afternoon. Ten bidders participated in the proceedings, including bids for the entire company as well as for individual assets. The sales are expected to close tomorrow, January 24.

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. had submitted a “stalking horse” bid for substantially all of THQ’s assets in December 2012. In accordance with Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the Court supervised an auction to determine the highest and best bid(s) for the company’s assets in accordance with the bid procedures approved by the Court. Clearlake will receive a break-up fee of $1 million, as stated in its stalking horse asset purchase agreement.

THQ and its domestic business units filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Dec. 19, 2012. The Chapter 11 case will continue for THQ.

Elder Scrolls Online Beta Sign Up

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We’re pleased to announce that beta sign-ups for The Elder Scrolls Online are now open at Beta Sign Up The full announcement on the opening of beta
sign-ups can be found in the attached press release.

We have also released ‘The Alliances Cinematic Trailer’ in celebration of this news.
Tamriel is at war. Three alliances – the Aldmeri Dominion, Daggerfall Covenant, and
Ebonheart Pact – square off for control of The Imperial City.

The Elder Scrolls Online is being developed for PC and Mac and is slated for release
in 2013. For more information on The Elder Scrolls Online visit
www.ElderScrollsOnline.com.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Nuketown Map Available Now

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The Nuketown Zombies Bonus Map is Now Available on the PlayStation 3 and Windows PC for Call of Duty®: Black Ops II DLC Season Pass Holders

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II DLC Season Pass holders on PlayStation 3 and Windows PC now have immediate access to the game’s fan favorite Nuketown Zombies bonus map! Call of Duty®: Black Ops II DLC Season Pass holders not only get four epic DLC Map Packs** for the discounted suggested retail price of $49.99*, but they also get the Nuketown Zombies bonus map –plus an exclusive in-game calling card.

Defiance Beta Keys and Swag Available for Raptr Users

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Starting today, registered Raptr users are eligible for one of 1,000 beta codes for the online open-world shooter Defiance. In addition, any gamer who earns a beta code through this Raptr Reward is also entered to win the exclusive VBI Ark Hunter Kit or other Defiance swag.

In Defiance, players embark on a journey into a futuristic online open world shooter where the survival of Earth relies on their skills as an Ark Hunter, as they level up in massive co-op battles and fierce multiplayer. Players can hunt alone while improving skills and unlocking powerful modern and alien weaponry that is essential for survival in the constantly evolving online world. Unique to the game, the ever changing world of Defiance impacts, and is impacted by, the Defiance TV series on SyFy.

The beta event starts this weekend, from Friday, January 18 at 8AM PST through Sunday, January 20 at 9PM PST. Join Raptr now to qualify for this and other rewards!

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Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 Video and Information

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BURLINGAME, Calif. January 14th, 2013 – TECMO KOEI AMERICA announces today that a download only Wii U™ version of the second video game adaptation of renowned action manga ‘Fist of the North Star’, entitled ‘Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2’, will be released on February 7th, 2013. Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 will also be released on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system via the PlayStation® Network on February 5th, 2013.

‘Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2’ follows the storyline of the entire manga and offers players a variety of modes and new features:

Legend mode starts with a re-imagined version of ‘Raoh’ and covers ‘Celestial Emperor’ and ‘Land of Shura’. This way the game can be enjoyed by both existing fans of the manga and newcomers to Kenshiro’s post-apocalyptic world. Different characters will be controlled for each episode while ‘boss’ encounters will feature entire famous scenes from the manga.
Additionally, ‘Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2’ also features an episode dedicated to Ken’s faithful companions, Bat and Rin. This chapter, although part of the original manga, has never before been visualised and provides a brand new, original experience for players.

Over 20 playable characters will be available, including Juda, Rei, Shew, Shin, Thouzer, Jagi, Raoh, Toki, Fudo, Juza, Mamiya, Ryuga, Ein, Falco, Hyou, Kaioh, Shachi, and more.

Dynamic new moves. The destructive power of the techniques of Hokuto Shinken and Nanto Seiken meet the intense action of the Warriors series to produce a thrilling experience. In addition to the signature moves of the first title, new actions such as ‘sprint’ and ‘dodge’ have been added to the move sets.

Dream Mode introduces new, original storylines to the Fist of the North Star Universe while bridging the gaps between parts of the main story, often focusing on some of the series’ minor characters.

Online Co-Op and Versus play. Four to eight players can use Dream Mode to enjoy online co-op or versus play.