NBA Ballers: Chosen One - 'Cover Athletes' trailer 01-14-08.
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Midway Europe, a leadinginteractive entertainment software publisher and developer, todayannounced that NBA Ballers: Chosen One has shipped forthe Xbox360 videogame and entertainment system. Withfast-paced gameplay and state-of-the-art player likenesses, ChosenOne delivers classic Midway arcade-style hoops action. NBA Ballers:Chosen One is scheduled to be available at a suggested retail priceof 29.99 in the UK and 44.95 throughout the rest ofEurope.
'With Dwight Howard as cover athlete, NBA Ballers: Chosen Onebrings the franchise back to its basketball roots with fantasticgameplay and true, next generation graphics,' said LeonieManshanden, European Marketing Director, Midway Games Ltd. 'Wedefinitely wanted to listen to our NBA Ballers fan base and focuson the gameplay elements that were considered most desirable tothem. As a result, we feel as if Chosen One delivers the bestover-the-top basketball gaming experience available.'
Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and Al Horford of the AtlantaHawks are featured on the packaging for NBA Ballers: Chosen One.Howard has established himself as one of the NBA's elite big men,enjoyed a breakout season averaging 20.7 points and 14.2 reboundsper game. Voted by fans as the starting center on the EasternConference 2008 All-Stars, Dwight wowed the nation by winning theSprite Slam Dunk contest with some of the most innovative dunksever seen during an NBA All-Star Weekend. Atlanta rookie, AlHorford, who plays a key role in the game's single player storymode, is enjoying a fantastic rookie season in the NBA. The'double-double machine' has been named the NBA Rookie of the Monthtwice and is in the running for the NBA Rookie of the YearAward.
In addition to its superstar NBA talent, Midway has alsoemployed the talents of two music industry heavyweights to scorethe game's soundtrack and to announce the game's play-by-play.Chuck D, the famed front man and founder of Public Enemy, serves asannouncer and studio-host for Chosen One, and provides play-by-playcommentary throughout the game. Just Blaze, who has produced tracksfor best-selling artists such as Jay-Z, Usher, Kanye West, BustaRhymes, T.I. and many more, produced the entire instrumental scorefor NBA Ballers: Chosen One.
NBA Ballers: Chosen One is a unique fantasy basketballentertainment experience featuring one-on-one and two-on-two actionwith the NBA's elite players. More than 65 of the NBA's topsuperstar athletes come to life as the NBA Ballers franchisecontinues its legacy as the graphical leader in the sportsvideogame industry. NBA Ballers: Chosen One will put playersup-close and into the action with new 'action movie' style gamecameras that highlight every move. Create-a-Baller and take on thechallenge of the epic 'Chosen One Tournament', brought to you livefrom the most exotic courts around the world. As you progressthrough the game, earn the right to use an NBA star's 'Shut 'EmDown' Super Move or take your Baller online to test your playingskills against others.
For the latest game information, screenshots and more, pleaseclick on to www.nbaballers.com.
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago,Illinois, with offices throughout the world, is a leading developerand publisher of interactive entertainment software for majorvideogame systems and personal computers. More information aboutMidway and its products can be found at www.midway.com.
For more information contact:
Phil Robinson
Sr. Media Relations Manager - UK
Midway Games Ltd.
Nadia Thevenot
Media Relations Manager - Europe
Midway Games Ltd.
Iris Cathala
Media Relations - France
Midway Games Ltd.
Marco Nier
Marketing Manager - Germany
Midway Games Ltd.
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