Sega today announced that on October 19th, the Empire: Total War and its sequel Napoleon: Total War will be available in-stores together in a special Gold Edition for a SRP of $49.95.
Activision today announced three retailer exclusive offers available for GoldenEye 007 for Wii. Starting today, fans can pre-order GoldenEye 007 at GameStop to receive an exclusive code to unlock Invisibility Mode for split screen multiplayer. Invisibility Mode allows each player to become invisible for a set period of time. Run right up to other players without them ever seeing you and catch them off guard with a surprise attack in the heat of battle.
Eager fans who purchase a copy of GoldenEye 007 at Best Buy will receive an exclusive code to unlock Tag Mode for splitscreen multiplayer. Tag Mode takes the classic playground game and gives it a twist on the Wii. The player who is “tagged” cannot eliminate an opponent until they tag someone else – creating fast, frenetic multiplayer action where players are sprinting at each other from all angles.
For fans who love Oddjob, reserve the game at Walmart.com or purchase the game at launch at a Walmart store near you to score an exclusive Oddjob “Cheater” T-shirt, which players can proudly show off to proclaim their love for this classic, but often controversial, multiplayer character.
Microsoft Game Studios and Ruffian Games announced that “Toy Box”, the first game add on for Crackdown 2 is available today on Xbox Live Marketplace. The “Toy Box” game add-on includes the new Vehicle Tag mode, a Level 6 ability reward and the Keys to the City at no cost. “Toy Box” also comes with bonus content that can be purchased for 560 Microsoft Points, including 10 new Achievements, Avatar Awards and new vehicles and gadgets.
THQ today launched the Company of Heroes Online Open Beta, with an exclusive in-game content package available for those creating accounts by September 8th.
Developed by Relic Entertainment, creators of the Company of Heroes and Dawn of War franchises, Company of Heroes Online is an online multiplayer real-time-strategy game that is free to download and play. Building on the real-time strategy action of the original Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes Online offers army specialization, commander customization, and persistent progression. Players will enter each match with a unique selection of upgrades and hero units with new items and experience earned with every match played.
The Company of Heroes Online Open Beta features two different armies, the Allies and Axis, each with three different divisions offering players a choice of play style. The Open Beta features 17 different multiplayer maps, which will be split between 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4 modes. Players of the Company of Heroes Online Open Beta will also be able to play the single player campaign from Company of Heroes for free. Players can download and play the Open Beta now by going to www.companyofheroes.com.
Users who register for the Company of Heroes Online Open Beta before September 8th will also receive an exclusive in-game item pack for free. This pack will include 3,000 free supply points to use in the shop, 500xp to level up the commander, one free hero unit and one free army item giving early adopters a head start on the competition.
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced the worldwide launch of the all-new Rock Band 3 Avatar Store on Xbox Live, featuring exclusive MTV Video Music Awards- and Rock Band 3–themed collections for fans’ avatars for the Xbox 360. Rock Band fans can also rock out with their favorite artists nominated for a VMA, including Lady Gaga and Green Day, among others, as well as purchase tracks from rap legend Snoop Dogg that will be released on September 7th.
Rock Band 3 Avatar Store:
Starting today, fans can join a long line of memorable acceptance speeches when they purchase their own MTV Moonman statue by September 22nd, or literally become one with the Moonman when they purchase the MTV Moonman space suit. In addition, fans can be among the first to show off hot new outfits and brand new music instruments – including for the first time keyboards and drums – that will be featured on the Rock Band 3 game disc.
Featured under the Games Collections on Xbox Live, the Rock Band 3 Avatar Store features outfits, accessories and musical instruments for Xbox Live avatars to wear. Items available range from 80 to 400 Microsoft Points and include the MTV Moonman statue and MTV Moonman Space Suit, as well as full outfits, tops, bottoms, shoes and props, including a Fender Stratocaster, a keyboard and drums.
Rock Band Music Store:
Also in anticipation of this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, the Rock Band Music Library features music from nine artists that are nominated this year.
Electronic Arts has released the second video in the Medal of Honor Experience series. Titled “Gunfighters,” you can see what’s in store for the single player mode of Medal of Honor. Watch as targets are identified and engaged despite heavy resistance.
Kalypso Media and Haemimont Games today announced a closed beta test for their upcoming action-adventure game, The First Templar. Gamers interested in helping test the PC version of the game need to apply for an invite to the beta. The First Templar features cooperative combat set in Middle Ages Europe — a time of darkness and encroaching evil. Players will take on the role of an honorable Templar and a brave noblewoman as they fight to restore order and their honor.
Activision has released the Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions launch trailer. Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions web-slings onto store shelves next Tuesday, September 7th for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Nintendo DS.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios today released a new trailer for Mortal Kombat. The trailer features several classic Mortal Kombat fighters hidden in the shadows preparing for their next vicious attack. Mortal Kombat will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2011.
Activision has released a new Call of Duty: Black Ops video debuting the new “Wager Match” mode.