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09.04.12
Developers Get Their Political Game On To Encourage Voting

With the Republican and Democratic National Conventions kicking this year's election season into high gear, the video game industry is bolstering public engagement and awareness around the upcoming presidential election. Game designers, developers and publishers are teaming up with voter-turnout organizations, and encouraging Americans to exercise their voting rights.

12.26.11
Big Games of 2012: Guitar Hero's Imminent Return?

RedOctane created quite a rock monster when it first debuted Guitar Hero for the PlayStation 2 a few years ago.  It's since become a hugely popular property for Activision, through the release of successful sequels and various downloadable content packs.  But amidst some sagging sales and legal problems, the company has temporarily shelved the series following the somewhat disappointing Warriors of Rock.  However, it looks like the Hero may be taking the stage again very soon.

11.30.11
THQ’s Cory Ledesma Lays the 3D Smackdown on WWE All Stars

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has gone 3D. THQ has unleashed WWE All Stars for Nintendo 3DS. The new game comes packed with a roster of WWE Legends and prominent current-day WWE Superstars, including 13 WWE playable characters offered as downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 titles earlier this year.  Cory Ledesma lays the smackdown on the jump to the third dimension in the video interview below.

08.16.11
Gamers to Decide Who Graces the Cover of WWE 12 Collector’s Edition

LOS ANGELES – WWE superstar The Miz entered the main ring at WWE Fan Axxess outside of Stapes Center before Summerslam 2011 to announce the full roster of WWE 12. He was joined by fellow superstar Randy Orton, who’s on the cover of the new game, during the event. But Orton won’t be the only superstar with cover honors this November. THQ is allowing fans to vote on who will be on the collector’s edition of the game – WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or current WWE Co-Champion John Cena.

07.28.11
Big Games of 2011: The Rock To Electrify THQ's WWE '12 As Exclusive Retail Pre-Order Bonus

THQ is making one of the big games of 2011 even bigger. The company's pre-order program for WWE '12 focuses on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Often touted as “the most electrifying man in all of entertainment,” legendary WWE Superstar The Rock will be available as a playable character for consumers who pre-order the game at any participating retailer within the United States or Canada for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft or PlayStation3 computer entertainment system (while supplies last).  The Rock’s in-game character will resemble his current-day appearance, including a shaved head and new tattoos.  

06.15.11
Valve and The National Want You to Become a Portal 2 Video Rock Star

Valve, creator of best-selling game franchises such as Half-Life, Portal, Left 4 Dead, and Counter-Strike and leading technologies like Steam and Source has teamed up with popular recording artist The National for a new contest. They announced a music video making contest based on The National's song "Exile Vilify," which is featured in Valve's bestselling game, Portal 2.

04.15.11
Sony Rocks with Gamers at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Sony Computer Entertainment America and Sony Electronics are back at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival again this year to provide festival goers with the opportunity to game with Coachella artists, get their hands on PlayStation and Bloggie products and the chance to win VIP passes and Sony products in the PlayStation Loft and Sony Bloggie Spot at Coachella 2011 taking place April 15 - 17 at Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California. 
04.03.11
Wrestlemania 27 WWE Superstar The Big Show is a Big Gamer
With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hosting the Super Bowl of Wrestling at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, WWE superstar The Big Show is taking part in the eight-man Tag Team Championship match at Wrestlemania 27. The Big Show will team up with Kofi Kingston, Kane, and Santino Marella in front of the sold out crowd. He talks about his love of video games and going virtual in THQ’s WWE All Stars in this exclusive video interview.
04.03.11
WWE Superstar Randy Orton Has Game with Wrestlemania 27 Victory
At Wrestlemania 27, seven-time WWE World Champion Randy Orton took down CM Punk to win a grudge match. His match was one of many highlights during the Super Bowl of wrestling, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin returning to the ring. Orton is one of over 50 professional wrestlers in THQ’s Smackdown vs. RAW 2011 and he’s also featured in the new WWE All Stars game. Orton spent time in the recording studio to bring his virtual persona to life in the new games, which also includes motion-captured moves from pro wrestlers. Like many of the men and women in professional wrestling today, Orton grew up a gamer. Orton, who comes from pro wrestling stock (his Dad is “Cowboy” Bob Orton), talks about his old school love of videogame brawlers and why today’s games are too complicated in this exclusive interview.
01.11.11
Nine Inch Nails and New Rock Available for Activision's Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Packing a whole lot of rock into one single day, Activision’s Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is kicking off 2011 in a big way with 10 new downloadable tracks for the Guitar Hero music library.  The January Mega Pack delivers Guitar Hero aficionados a full month of downloadable music in one shot and boasts an impressive collection of shredable hits from bands such Nine Inch Nails, A Day To Remember, Hawthorne Heights, The Used and more.  The track pack is the perfect encore to a holiday purchase of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. KISS front man Gene Simmons talks about Warriors of Rock in this exclusive video interview.
07.01.10
Electronic Arts Takes Need for Speed Hot Pursuit on the Road

Electronic Arts is taking its latest Need for Speed racer on the road. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit On Tour is a seven-city event that will take this year’s hottest racing videogame directly to fans before its release in November. Each stop on the Need for Speed Hot Pursuit On Tour will take place at a hot local venue and will feature world-renowned hip hop and rock artists and showcase an assortment of the world’s sexiest exotic cars including a one-of-a-kind Lamborghini cop car.