Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that singles from a smattering of stars, including Blondie, La Roux, The Decemberists and more will be available next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,550 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

Rock Band DLC additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii

We’re bringing you a bunch of singles next week from a variety of awesome artists, including several who are making their Rock Band debut! Alternative rock group dc Talk debuts in Rock Band with “Jesus Freak,” the title track from their Grammy® Award-winning album of the same name. Indie rockers The Decemberists also make their Rock Band debut with “The Perfect Crime # 2” from 2006’s The Crane Wife. Making their Rock Band debut as well, indie rockers Eels are bringing “Saturday Morning” from their 2004 album Shootenanny!. And English electro-pop duo La Roux also make their Rock Band debut next week with “Bulletproof” from their 2009 self-titled debut. The song debuted at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and went to No. 8 on the Billboard Chart in the United States. And finally, Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme-formed rock group Eagles of Death Metal debut in Rock Band with “I Only Want You,” the single from their 2004 album, Peace, Love, Death Metal.

We’re also adding to some artists’ Rock Band catalogs! From new wave goddess Blondie, we’re bringing you “Rapture,” one of the first mainstream hits to incorporate rap music and the first rap-influenced single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Chart. Next week’s additions will also include “Sturm & Drang” from metal rockers KMFDM’s 2002 album, Attak, as well as “Love Addict” from Atlanta-formed rap rockers Family Force 5 debut album, Business Up Front/Party in the Back. Both Family Force 5 and KMFDM have previously only been available through the Rock Band Network Music Store.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (Aug. 3):

·         Blondie – “Rapture”

·         dc Talk – “Jesus Freak”

·         The Decemberists – “The Perfect Crime # 2”

·         Eagles of Death Metal – “I Only Want You” +

·         Eels – “Saturday Morning” +

·         Family Force 5 – “Love Addict”

·         KMFDM – “Sturm & Drang”

·         La Roux – “Bulletproof” +

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system Aug. 4)

These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii. Tracks marked with “+” will also be available in the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.

Price:            $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track

                     $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

In Treasures of Montezuma, players set out on a journey to uncover ancient artifacts and all the magic that is hidden within them. Follow in the footsteps of Dr. Emily Jones as she tries to find the answer to a mystery that will change the world! With new challenges around every corner, this game is sure to bring endless hours of fun to players of all ages.

Treasures of Montezuma Game Features:

·         Experience over 41 different levels divided among five thrilling episodes

·         Four bonus games (eight bonus levels)

·         Seven “Power Totems” with unique Power-Ups depending on the game situation

·         Face the challenges of Montezuma head-on in the hopes of winning nine achievement trophies

Rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB, Treasures of Montezuma is a family-friendly videogame that will bring fun and excitement to all.  For more information about O-Games and Treasures of Montezuma, please visit:  http://usa.og-international.net/default.asp

Suspense and intense first-person action reign in Activision Publishing’s  Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011, the first game to utilize the all new TOP SHOT ELITE hunting controller. Coming late fall for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM), the game unfolds a story of drama and survival as players face kill-or-be-killed scenarios deep in the wild. All of the console versions are available with the TOP SHOT ELITE, the first-of-its-kind wireless controller that allows players to take aim against the world’s deadliest predators.

Developed by the team at Activision that created the guitar controllers for the Guitar Hero franchise, the groundbreaking TOP SHOT ELITE will redefine how first-person action games are played. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system versions operate with 2.4GHz wireless technology and include a sensor bar and high-sensitivity camera, while the Wii version integrates the Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk(TM). The scope includes a red lens filter that gives players a different perspective on the environment, exposing hidden animal tracks and blood trails. The TOP SHOT ELITE also features pump-action reload and an adjustable stock to fit gamers of all sizes.

An extremely high level of production value and attention to detail has been injected into the Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011 story and gameplay. Scripted by renowned scriptwriter and creative director Brad Santos, the game tells the story of Cole Rainsford, who has joined his estranged father on an African safari to hunt savage animals that have been terrorizing remote villages. Soon finding themselves stranded, their survival depends on cunning instinct and expert skill to make it out alive. The game also includes next-generation shooting galleries featuring hot-seat, multi-stage and head-to-head multiplayer options – perfect for playing with the TOP SHOT ELITE.

"Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011 is the complete entertainment package – no one is offering gameplay this intense and a controller this amazing," said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. "The TOP SHOT ELITE is so captivating that I believe hordes of first-person action fans will snap up the game just to get it."

"Activision went above and beyond to create an extraordinary gaming experience," Bryan Stave of Cabela’s. "Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011 is the most thrilling game we’ve ever worked on together."

Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011 is slated for a late fall 2010 release. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.

Web Site: http://www.activision.com/

De-classifying previously top secret information, Activision Publishing, Inc.  revealed new details today about Call of Duty®: Black Ops’ release on November 9th with the confirmation of an all-new companion game for the Nintendo DS(TM) family of hand-held systems, developed exclusively for the platform by n-Space. Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Nintendo DS will put gamers in the boots of CIA-backed operatives that are dropped into the shadowy world of deniable operations with an expansive arsenal of weapons at their disposal.

"Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Nintendo DS is going to take the handheld Call of Duty experience to a new level," said Dan O’Leary, n-Space Studio Head. "From taking the controls of an attack helicopter to flying an experimental stealth fighter jet, players will have a wealth of new features to utilize."

Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Nintendo DS will feature six-player online multiplayer mode with a new Perks System, as well as a unique two-player Co-Op mode and Arcade and Challenge Modes that allow gamers to replay the single-player missions to earn extra points to unlock additional achievements.

Call of Duty: Black Ops for Nintendo DS is rated "T for Teen" by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @JD_2020.

About n-Space

n-Space is a world class independent game development studio located in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1994, n-Space has become a leader in Nintendo Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS development, creating games specifically tailored for the unique experiences offered by those innovative platforms. For more information, log on to www.n-space.com

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that tracks from Warner Bros Records’ hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold and tracks from Latin Music superstar Juanes will be available next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

“We hope kids are excited to play these songs in Rock Band and to experience more of our music in a different way coming on the Rock Band 3 disc,” said M. Shadows, lead vocalist of Avenged Sevenfold.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,550 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

Rock Band DLC additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii

Avenged Sevenfold formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, Calif., while the original band members were still in high school. The band made its official debut in July 2001, releasing Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, followed by2003′s Waking the Fallen, and 2005’s breakthrough release, City of Evil, which reached No. 30 on Billboard’s Top 200 and garnered the band the Best New Artist Award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. Avenged Sevenfold’s fourth and self-titled release debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 when it was released in October 2007. The band will release its fifth studio album, Nightmare, day-and-date with its first three-pack of songs for Rock Band, on July 27, bringing the total number of Avenged Sevenfold available for Rock Band to seven. Avenged Sevenfold Pack 01 will include “Seize the Day” from City of Evil, “Nightmare” from Nightmare and “Scream” from Avenged Sevenfold. The band is headlining the Uproar Festival August through October with Disturbed.

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “[One of] the world’s biggest rock stars” and described by the Los Angeles Times as “the single most important figure of the past decade in Latin music,”Juanes has become the world’s leading all-Spanish language music artist in terms of both critical respect and global commercial success. Both an electrifying guitarist and gifted songwriter, the Colombian rock star is often mentioned alongside artists such as Bono and Bruce Springsteen for his belief in the possibility of social change through music. With multi-platinum worldwide sales of over 12 million albums, a Grammy® and record-setting 17 Latin Grammy® awards after just his first four records, it is evident that millions of fans have adopted the songs of this poetic rocker as representative anthems of Latino pride, prayers for peace, and the strength of eternal love.  With record-setting chart runs for multiple No. 1 albums and singles, it is no wonder that Billboard recently declared Juanes as Latin Music’s “Star of The Decade”.

With Juanes set to return with a highly-anticipated new album this fall, lead by new single “Yerbatero,”which was recently unveiled at the World Cup in South Africa, six representative tracks spanning the full career of this leading Latin Music ambassador will debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store.  Juanes’ relationship with Rock Band fans will continue later this year with the inclusion of smash single “Me Enamora”in the October 2010 release of Rock Band 3. Before the launch of Rock Band 3, fans will get a treat with a six-pack of hits from Juanes, which will feature “A Dios le Pido” and “Mala Gente” from Un Día Normal, “FíjateBien” from the album of the same name, “Gotas de Agua Dulce” from La Vida…Es un Ratico, “La Camisa Negra” from Mi Sangre, and “Yerbatero” from the yet-to-be-released album of the same name.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (July 27):

·         Avenged Sevenfold – “Nightmare”

·         Avenged Sevenfold – “Scream”

·         Avenged Sevenfold – “Seize the Day”

·         Juanes – “A Dios le Pido”

·         Juanes – “FíjateBien”

·         Juanes – “Gotas de Agua Dulce”

·         Juanes – “La Camisa Negra”

·         Juanes – “Mala Gente”

·         Juanes – “Yerbatero”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system July 28)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Avenged Sevenfold Pack 01,” “Juanes Pack01” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii.

Price:            $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track

                     $5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points) for Avenged Sevenfold Pack 01

                     $9.99, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points) for Juanes Pack 01

                     $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

Avenged Sevenfold Website

Juanes Website

Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii system. Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 

With these additions, there are now 1,560 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers’ voracious appetite for rock with more than 70 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.  The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters an action-adventure title that will be available in conjunction with Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic superhero feature film Green Lantern scheduled for release Summer 2011. The game will be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ and delivers an immersive experience for GREEN LANTERN fans that the entire family will enjoy.

“Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters gives players the chance to experience the world of the Green Lantern mythology in an interactive way, going beyond the events of the film and comic books”

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is inspired by the feature film, which brings the enduringly popular DC COMICS SUPER HERO to the big screen for the first time and which stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role as HAL JORDAN, the newest member of the GREEN LANTERN CORPS. In the videogame players will utilize over a dozen constructs and take flight across the deepest parts of the Universe to restore intergalactic order by wielding the ultimate weapon: the Green Lantern power ring.

“Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters gives players the chance to experience the world of the Green Lantern mythology in an interactive way, going beyond the events of the film and comic books,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The game is the first to center around DC Comics’ Green Lantern franchise and we’re excited to give fans the opportunity to experience the power of the ring with engaging gameplay.”

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is in development for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii by Double Helix Games and for Nintendo DS by Griptonite Games.

About the Green Lantern Feature Film

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.

Green Lantern stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role, under the direction of Martin Campbell. Campbell directs the film from a screenplay by Greg Berlanti & Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim and Michael Goldenberg, story by Greg Berlanti & Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim, based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The film also stars Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Jay O. Sanders, Temuera Morrison, Taika Waititi, Angela Bassett and Tim Robbins. Green Lantern is produced by Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti. Herbert W. Gains and Andrew Haas serve as executive producers. Geoff Johns and Lucienne Papon are co-producing. The film is scheduled for release in 3D and 2D Summer 2011, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

-The legendary Marvel Super Hero Squad is back with an even larger team of Super Heroes, as THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, the sequel to its highly popular Marvel Super Hero Squad video game of 2009. An all-new adventure for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DS™ systems, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet has players using their super powers and super smarts to battle Doctor Doom’s Lethal Legion and search out the locations of the six lost Infinity Stones.

 

“The new co-op Challenge Mode, super-powered action-combat and integrated puzzles truly elevate the series and further broaden the audience.”

“We are excited to announce the next game in our Marvel Super Hero Squad franchise to an eager fan base,” said Martin Good, Executive Vice President, Kids, Family, Casual Games, and Global Online Services. “The new co-op Challenge Mode, super-powered action-combat and integrated puzzles truly elevate the series and further broaden the audience.”

About Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet continues the excitement of the original Marvel Super Hero Squad with an all-new storyline that follows Season 2 of the hit animated TV series as shown on Cartoon Network. Players can “Hero Up” with friends in cooperative play and master the unique Factor Power of each of the Marvel heroes in three game modes: Story Mode, Freeplay Mode and Challenge Mode. The game also boasts a brand new puzzle component, in which players will need to utilize the characters’ unique abilities to move or destroy objects, traverse through certain environments, and summon specific strengths to overcome obstacles. With new adventures, tricky puzzles, an expanded selection of Marvel Super Hero Squad members to unlock and play as, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is set to thrill gamers from here to Super Hero City.

For more information about this game, please visit www.marvelshsgame.com.

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that tracks from punk legends Bad Religion and The Stooges will be available next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,550 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

Rock Band DLC additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii

Bad Religion formed in 1979 in Southern California and have been a driving force in the punk rock music scene since. They recently celebrated their 30th anniversary with a tour this spring that was documented on the collection 30 Years Live. Still, the punk legends show no sign of slowing down, and on Sept. 28 will release their 15th studio album, The Dissent of Man. Next week, two tracks from Bad Religion will be available for Rock Band play. “New Dark Ages” from the band’s 14th studio album, 2007’s New Maps of Hell, and “No Control,” the title track from the 1989 album of the same name, will both be available. The group is currently touring the world; fans can check out tour dates at www.BadReligion.com.

The Stooges will also expand their Rock Band offerings with “The Stooges Pack 01,” featuring three songs from the Iggy Pop-fronted punk group. American rockers The Stooges formed in 1967 and were instrumental in the rise of punk rock. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Available next week are “1969,” “I Wanna Be Your Dog” and “No Fun,” all from the group’s debut album, The Stooges, which was originally released in 1969. A collector’s edition two-disc version of the album was released earlier this year exclusively on Rhino Handmade and is available only at www.rhino.com.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (July 20):

·         Bad Religion – “New Dark Ages”

·         Bad Religion – “No Control” +

·         The Stooges – “1969” +

·         The Stooges – “I Wanna Be Your Dog” +

·         The Stooges – “No Fun” +

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system July 21)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “The Stooges Pack 01,” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii. Songs marked with “+” will also be available in the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.

Price:            $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track

                     $5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points) for The Stooges Pack 01

                     $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

Bad Religion Website

The Stooges Website

“The NERF brand will eagerly step up to the challenge of taking on a double NERF mission with this bundle that will deliver action, fun and value.”

“The NERF “N-Strike” Double Blast Bundle will be the ultimate digital NERF immersion experience to date, providing hours of adrenaline-charged NERF-style gameplay and fun,” said Chip Lange, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Hasbro Division. “We’re giving fans two full video games, a blaster and decoder lens at a very attractive price point in time for the holidays.”

Double the Action and Fun

The first game, NERF “N-Strike,” allows players to advance through progressively more difficult missions while honing their blasting skills and strategy. Using multiplayer capability to play in teams of up to four, players explore a top-secret NERF building while solving the mystery of an unknown threat. Players can unlock more than 25 in-game blasters, some of which are exact replicas from the real world NERF product line like the LONGSHOT CS-6 and VULCAN EFB-25 and fantasy blasters such as the Crusher and Semper Fire, created exclusively for the video game.

In NERF “N-Strike” Elite, players are given the choice of four characters, each with distinctive in-game blasters and unique skills. Players can go solo or team up with a friend in two-player co-op mode to take on increasingly difficult missions with the end goal of defeating an army of robots. The game includes more than a dozen unlockable in-game blasters – including Hasbro’s popular NERF N-STRIKE RAIDER RAPID FIRE CS 35 – each with its own individual strengths.

Adding to the overall gameplay experience, the NERF SWITCH SHOT EX-3 blaster allows players to insert the Wii Remote into the chamber of the blaster for in-game play or convert back to a regular blaster for classic NERF play (three NERF darts are also included in the bundle). Additionally, using the Red Reveal decoder lens allows players to identify enemy weak spots, solve puzzles and decode secret messages within the game.

“As NERF continues its reign as one of the leading properties that appeal to young men, capturing and presenting the intensity and competitive nature of the brand as a digital gameplay experience has proven to be highly engaging,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media and Gaming at Hasbro. “The NERF brand will eagerly step up to the challenge of taking on a double NERF mission with this bundle that will deliver action, fun and value.”

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS^TM, EA^TM, EA Mobile^TM and POGO^TM. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Activision, Inc. and Rapala, the world’s leading fishing brand, announced today that Rapala Pro Bass Fishing is coming this Fall to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the Wii(TM), and Nintendo DS(TM). Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system versions are available with first of a kind wireless Rapala Rod & Reel controllers and an all new Rapala Rod & Reel peripheral is available for Wii(TM). Featuring full motion controls, players will be able to cast, reel, jig, set the hook and more as if they had an actual fishing rod in their hands.

Rapala Pro Bass Fishing pits players against real-life fishing pros on top freshwater lakes across North America – only the finest techniques and equipment will determine who is the best of the best. For the first time ever in a fishing game, the competition is set up in a professional tournament structure and the action is presented as a live TV event with announcers (including Barry Brueland, the voice of InFisherman TV), live updates, competitive leader boards, analysis, and heart-pounding final weigh-ins. The competition gets tough as you fish through over 20 tournament events on your quest for the season trophy.

"Pro tournament action is all about the intensity and adrenaline of live fishing competition," said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. "Rapala Pro Bass Fishing captures every detail from the starting line to the championship trophy presentation."

Equipped with an unequaled assortment of licensed boats, rods, lures, and apparel, players can fish by themselves, compete, or challenge friends in contests in simultaneous 2-player mode. There are over 50 of these contests, including challenges based on location, time, fish weight and accuracy of casts.

"We’ve brought in our Rapala-sponsored professionals to make sure Rapala Pro Bass Fishing is the most realistic tournament fishing experience to date," said Tom Mackin, Rapala. "Activision is really outdoing themselves – all of us couldn’t be more pleased with the game."

Web Site: http://www.activision.com/