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Gameloft Signs Lleyton Hewitt for Mobile Tennis Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 1:27pm.
New York - Mobile game publisher Gameloft announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with pro tennis player Lleyton Hewitt, who will be featured as cover athlete and as a character in its first tennis title. "Tennis Open 2007 feat. Lleyton Hewitt" is now available through 160 networks in 70 countries.
tags: Games | Mobile | Mobile Games | Sports | Sports Games | Gameloft | Signings | Tennis | Athletes |

Sega Signs Actress Lacey Chabert as Voice Talent for "Sonic" Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 6, 2006 - 2:12pm.
San Francisco - Sega of America and Sega Europe said on Friday that actress Lacey Chabert ("Party of Five," "Mean Girls") has been cast in the role of Princess Elise in Sega's new "Sonic The Hedgehog" game. It will mark the first time in the history of the popular Sonic franchise that Hollywood talent will voice one of the characters. The game is scheduled for release this holiday season on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 systems.
tags: Games | Voice Talent | Sega | Signings | Sonic the Hedgehog |

Jay-Z to be Unlockable Character in Electronic Arts' "NBA Live 07"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 6, 2006 - 2:09pm.
Canton, Mass. - Electronic Arts has signed hip-hop artist and producer Jay-Z to appear as an unlockable character in its "NBA Live 07" title for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. As part of the deal, gamers who purchase Reebok's new S. Carter Basketball IV shoe at Champs Stores will receive a special code to unlock Jay-Z's character within the game. The rapper will also be available as a free agent to join teams in the game's Season and Dynasty modes.
tags: Games | Sports | Sports Games | EA | NBA | Basketball | Signings | Jay-Z | Characters |

Electronic Arts Signs Hilary Duff, Her Dog to Appear in "The Sims 2 Pets"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 5, 2006 - 2:42pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts said on Thursday that actress and singer Hilary Duff and her pet Chihuahua, Lola, will playing starring roles in its new video game, "The Sims 2 Pets," scheduled for release on Oct. 17. Duff and Lola will appear in different scenes on each of the platforms the game will be released on -- PlayStation 2, GameCube, Nintendo DS and the PC.
tags: Games | EA | Voice Talent | The Sims | Signings |

EA Signs Chad Johnson for "NFL Street 3," Details "Ultima Online" Sequel

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:35pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that it has signed Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson to grace the cover of its "NFL Street 3" game.
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2K Games Signs Cast of Fox's "Family Guy" for Official Video Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:33pm.
New York - 2K Games, a unit of Take-Two Interactive, announced on Thursday that it has signed the cast of Fox's animated sitcom "Family Guy" to provide voice talent for its official "Family Guy" video game.
tags: Games | Video | TV | Comedy | Fox | 2K Games | Animation | Family Guy | Signings | Sitcoms |

Midway Games Signs Bill Romanowski for Cover of "Blitz: The League"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 22, 2006 - 11:45am.
Chicago - Midway Games announced on Tuesday that it has signed former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski to appear alongside Lawrence Taylor on the cover of its "Blitz: The League" for Xbox 360 and "Blitz: The League Overtime" for Sony PSP.
tags: Games | Sports | Sports Games | Voice Talent | Football | Midway Games | Signings | Blitz |

Sony Signs Kobe Bryant to Grace Cover of "NBA '07"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 21, 2006 - 12:19pm.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America announced on Monday that it has signed Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant to serve as cover athlete and spokesman for its "NBA '07" title for PlayStation 2 and PSP. The game, which will feature online access to a variety of leagues and tournaments, is slated for release in the fall.
tags: Games | Sports | Marketing | Sports Games | Sony | Basketball | Signings |

XM Satellite Radio Signs Graham Nash to Host Songwriters' Show

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 17, 2006 - 1:14pm.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with 7 million subscribers, announced on Thursday that it has signed singer/songwriter Graham Nash to host a new bi-weekly half-hour music program. "SongStories with Graham Nash," which debuts on Aug. 21, will feature interviews with artists including Carole King, Paul Williams, Waylon Jennings and Ben E. King on the songwriting process.
tags: Radio | Satellite Radio | Music | XM Radio | Talk Radio | Satellite | Signings |

Online Fantasy Sportsbook NBX Signs Kevin Gogan to Host Show

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 16, 2006 - 3:46pm.
Saratoga, Calif. - NBX, operator of an online fantasy sportsbook integrated with social networking, said on Wednesday that it has hired two-time Super Bowl champion Kevin Gogan to host a sports action show.
tags: Sports | Video | Fantasy | Broadband | IPTV | NBX | Signings |

2K Sports Re-signs Shaquille O'Neal for Cover of "NBA 2K7"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 15, 2006 - 11:58am.
New York - 2K Sports, a unit of game publisher Take-Two Interactive, announced on Tuesday that it has one again signed Shaquille O'Neal to serve as cover athlete and spokesman for its "NBA 2K7" title. The game is slated for release in September for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and Xbox, with a version for PlayStation 3 to ship during the holiday season.
tags: Games | Marketing | Sports Games | 2K Sports | Basketball | Signings |

Bethesda Softworks Signs All 5 Enterprise Captains for "Star Wars" Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 14, 2006 - 2:02pm.
Rockville, Md. - Video game developer Bethesda Softworks announced on Monday that, in addition to William Shatner, it has signed all of the five captains of the Star Trek Enterprise to provide voice talent for its "Star Trek: Legacy" game for Xbox 360 and the PC.
tags: Games | Audio | Voice Talent | Bethesda Softworks | Signings | Star Wars |

Electronic Arts Signs Seven Soccer Stars for Cover of "FIFA 07"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 11, 2006 - 12:31pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Friday that it has signed seven international soccer stars to serve as cover athletes for various regional editions of its "FIFA 07" game.
tags: Games | Sports | Marketing | Sports Games | EA | Soccer | FIFA | Retail | Signings |

Humongous Signs Ben Roethlisberger for Cover of "Backyard Football 2007"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 10, 2006 - 12:32pm.
New York - Video game developer Humongous, a unit of Atari, announced on Thursday that it has signed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to grace the cover of its "Backyard Football 2007." The title for Nintendo Game Boy Advance is set for release in mid-September.
tags: Games | Sports | Marketing | Sports Games | Football | Retail | Signings | Humongous | Ben Roethlisberger |

Bethesda Softworks Signs "Star Trek" TV Writers for Video Games

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 7, 2006 - 12:47pm.
Rockville, Md. - Video game developer and publisher Bethesda Softworks announced that it has signed "Star Trek" TV writers Dorothy "D.C." Fontana and Derek Chester to develop the storylines for its "Star Trek Legacy" and "Star Trek: Tactical Assault" game titles.
tags: Games | Video | TV | Bethesda Softworks | Star Trek | Signings | Writers |

2K Sports Signs Duke's J.J. Redick for Cover of "College Hoops 2K7"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 1, 2006 - 2:57pm.
New York - 2K Sports, a unit of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, announced on Tuesday that it has signed Duke University Blue Devils basketball star J.J. Redick to serve as cover athlete and spokesman for its "College Hoops 2K7." The game is slated for release in the fall for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox and PlayStation 2.
tags: Games | Sports | Marketing | Sports Games | College | 2K Sports | Basketball | Signings |

Entertainment Tonight's Mark Steines Signed to Host AOL "Gold Rush"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:18pm.
Los Angeles - AOL announced on Monday that it has signed a deal with Entertainment Tonight co-anchor Mark Steines to host "Gold Rush," an online interactive reality series created by Mark Burnett Productions and AOL. Launching in September, the seven-week game will challenge players to solve clues online, on CBS and in magazines to find over $2 million in gold hidden across the U.S.
tags: Games | Video | TV | AOL | CBS | Mark Burnett | Reality TV | Signings | Mark Steines | Gold Rush |

Sierra Ships "Miami Vice" for PSP, Signs Actors for "TimeShift"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 27, 2006 - 6:33pm.
Los Angeles - Sierra Entertainment, a publishing label of Vivendi Games, announced on Thursday the release of its "Miami Vice: The Game" title for Sony PSP.
tags: Games | PSP | Games Launches | Voice Talent | Sierra | Signings | Miami Vice |

Electronic Arts Signs Emmanuelle Vaugier to Star in "Need for Speed" Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 11, 2006 - 3:18pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday that it has signed actress Emmanuelle Vaugier ("Saw 2," "40 Days and 40 Nights," "Two and a Half Men") to provide her likeness and voice talent for its "Need for Speed Carbon" racing title.
tags: Games | EA | Artists | Voice Talent | Signings | Racing Games | Emmanuelle Vaugier |

Electronic Arts Signs Elliott Sadler for Cover of "NASCAR 07"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 30, 2006 - 2:25pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts said on Friday that it has signed Nextel Cup Series driver Elliott Sadler as the cover athlete for its "NASCAR 07" title.
tags: Games | Sports | Sports Games | EA | NASCAR | Signings | Racing Games | Elliott Sadler |
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