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Ground Zero set to arrive on dvd on August 14th. From the Press Release In The Body Cleaning Business, No Job Is This Easy... Ground Zero. Available 08/14/2012 To Dvd And Digital Markets From Shock-O-Rama Cinema. A bio-engineering company, a desperate political activist and two all-too-human cleaners set the scene for this spooky, smart and suspenseful film about a deadly virus with the potential to end humankind...by bringing them back from the dead. Eschewing the 'hordes of the living dead vs. a handful of survivors' approach to the zombie genre, GROUND ZERO builds tension to alarming effect by pitting its relatable characters and unusual but believable challenges in the here and now. Two professional 'cleaners' are hired to collect a frozen corpse located high in the mountains and dispose of it in an old warehouse, unaware the body belongs to political activist Darius, brutally assassinated by Nat-Tech Corp. after injecting himself with a deadly virus. A swiftly-defr...

Fans will soon be able to pick up Demons and Demons 2 on April 30th! From the Press Release Arrow Films has announced the limited edition deluxe versions of Lamberto Bava and Dario Argento's blood-curdling zombie horror classics DEMONS and DEMONS 2 - released as Blu-ray, DVD and Steelbook editions, alongside DEMONS 3, an exclusive and specially commissioned comic book by Stefan Hutchinson. All formats (detailed below) are released in the UK on Monday April 30th. Restored from the original camera negatives by Cineteca di Bologna, these highly anticipated horror cult classics breathe new demonic fire and unrelenting fury into Lamberto Bava and Dario Argento's notorious and now-legendary DEMONS franchise. Each release will be packaged with a variety of reversible and interchangeable original Anglo/Italian and newly commissioned artwork by Jeff Zornow, a double-sided fold-out poster, an exclusive collector's booklet featuring new writing on the franchise by Calum Waddell, plu...

Are you burning to get in shape but need some extra motivation to make it happen for yourself? Majesco Entertainment, makers of the best-selling Zumba Fitness video game franchise, wants you to enter the 90-day Zumba Fitness Rush Challenge for a chance to win everything you need to achieve your fitness goals! Read on for the full contest details! Entering is easy; just create a short video sharing your story and goals that you can achieve by playing the exhilarating Zumba Fitness Rush video game for 90 days. Then upload your 2 minute video to the contest page. The two most compelling entries with achievable fitness goals and creative submission videos will win a suite of prizes to help them meet the challenge:     a visit from a celebrity Zumba Fitness instructor;     a Kinect for Xbox 360 system;     a copy of the Zumba Fitness Rush video game;     an HTC Radar phone with video capability to record their progress;...

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed , is a thrilling new racing experience featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and a fantastic cast of SEGA All-Stars competing across land, air and water in vehicles that fully transform from cars, to planes to boats.  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will speed on to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS hand-held system and PC Digital Download late in 2012. Following on from the huge success of Sonic & SEGA All-Star’s Racing , the characters now have their own unique transforming vehicles designed to take advantage of the varying terrain.  The line up on the Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed grid sees SEGA favorites – including Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr Eggman and AiAi – return to battle against newcomers that include Gilius Thunderhead of Golden Axe and Vyse of Skies of Arcadia.  The brand new dynamic environments an...

Dragon’s Call , a brand new browser MMORPG with stunning graphics in which you can use various weapons, skills and magical abilities, developed by Aiyou Network Technology, has been attracting large numbers of gamers, and thus it has rolled out Chinese, English, Russian and Arabic versions. It is said that its English version get caught in a big issue these days. On Server time April 23th, the chat system in nine servers of Dragon’s Call did not work well and almost went to blank. In order to comfort the players, after the bug was fixed, the official sent out compensation package, of each one is approximately 10 USD. However, GM received report quickly, saying that some players make alternative accounts to get the compensation package, of which includes Energy Crystal, that could be used to win in game items, and then transfer all to one account. Under merely one IP, there are more than 90 alternative accounts. That suddenly aroused chaos in the game, and an increasing number of pla...

It’s been a long, cold winter, and everyone is ready to shed their layers for shorts and flips flops. Despite the temperature outside, spring has sprung at RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, and nothing says warm weather like an island vacation-inspired cocktail! Beginning March 1, for a limited time, RA Sushi introduces the Pineapple Express and Bikini Martini at all 25 locations nationwide. It’s full steam ahead to the tropics! Jump on the Pineapple Express, a getaway in a glass featuring Kai Young Coconut Shochu, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, pineapple juice, a hint of lemon juice, and for some bubbles, a splash of Prosecco. Take your taste buds on spring break with the Bikini Martini, a cocktail sure to inspire any beach bum to throw on their itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini and catch a wave. This exotic layered libation is made with a dash of Blue Curacao, Kai Young Coconut Shochu, vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, and a splash of lemon-lime soda. Priced at $8 each, the spring cocktails will ...

Square Enix just revealed details regarding the release of Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition . Featuring a premium hardcover Art Book with a foreword from Game Director Tore Blystad, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes “making of” video, all packaged up in a clamshell box that looks as sharp as Agent 47 does in his suit, the Professional Edition is the ultimate way to experience the living, breathing world of Hitman: Absolution . Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition also includes advanced access to a range of in-game Agency Weapons, giving the Original Assassin a deadly edge over his enemies from the outset. The Agency Jagd P22G pistol will suit the silent assassins, whilst the Agency HX UMP SMG and the Agency SPS 12 semi-automatic shotgun will give Agent 47 the power to fight his foes head on. HITMAN: ABSOLUTION follows The Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing r...

Prototype 2 is the follow up title to the hit original Prototype . This time around, you will be introduced to a new protagonist with amazing new abilities and a desolated New York split into three affected areas as the Blackwatch virus spreads throughout the city. The city is more open for exploration than ever before, and after all, the only thing more fun than laying waste to your enemies is destroying the very buildings surrounding them. Prototype 2 's main protagonist is Sgt. James Heller--an ex-marine now turned vigilante in the name of avenging his family. After the Blackwatch virus consumed his wife and kid, a rage took over Heller that could not be contained, and Alex Mercer must pay. A confrontation with Mercer leaves Heller with the same virus pumping through his veins and the power to make Blackwatch and Mercer pay for what they've done. It's time to nut up or shut up! The tragic tale of revenge is complimented nicely here with very entertaining gameplay. You...

The Walking Dead from Telltale Games is a 5 episode long game that creates a new storyline for the beloved comic series of the same name. The game is set before the outbreak seen on television and in the comics, but still introduces us to characters with which fans of the comic series will be familiar. The game utilizes the classic Telltale design of gameplay meaning the game will include a robust storyline full of character development as well as some fun gameplay in the form of on the spot decision making. Although characters such as Glenn, Herschel and Lilly make their way into the first episode, the main protagonists in the game series is Lee Everett--a former prisoner who narrowly escapes a wrecked squad car after a run in with zombies-- and a little girl named Clementine--who manages to survive her zombified babysitter by seeking shelter in the tree house in her home's backyard. The unlikely duo meets up after a strange series of events leads Lee to Clementine's home...

BioGamer Girl will be teaming up to provide additional media coverage for the upcoming Days of the Dead horror convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on the weekend of July 6-8, 2012. Guests at the event will include Danny Trejo ( Machete , Grindhouse , From Dusk Till Dawn ), John Waters ( Hairspray , Seed of Chucky , This Filthy World ) and rock legend Ace Frehley, and of course, there will be plenty of unique events, parties and vendors to ensure you're entertained the whole weekend. Amanda Dyar will be in attendance at the event representing BioGamer Girl . Days of the Dead will also be invading Chicago, Illinois on the weekend of November 16-18, 2012 where guests will include Sid Haig ( House of 1000 Corpses , The Devil's Rejects ) and Elvira Mistress of the Dark. Days of the Dead is already planned for the weekends of March 1-3, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia and April 5-7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Days of the Dead is the premiere horror convention in the world, so...

Alawar Entertainment's Weather Lord is a innovative game that is based on time management and using the weather to cultivate the crops of the land. The game begins by introducing you to Mr. Weatherman who will show you how to encompass the role of the "Weather Lord" and your new abilities to control the weather. After you are introduced to the various components of nature then you will be asked to combine them to get various balances in order to complete your tasks. Each crop will require a certain mix of weather for it to come to fruition. For example, corn requires a certain amount of rain and sun before it will be ready to harvest. You will have to combine two clouds in order to produce a rain cloud to complete this task. As you level then you will be able to purchase a wide array of weather elements and even trade in ones you no longer need for cash. As you progress further into the game then you will have to take on many challenges including leveraging gree...

The Alabama Phoenix has announced several new guest speakers for their invent including Adam Baldwin (Chuck), Robin Shelby (Ghostbusters 2) and C. Martin Crocker (Adult Swim)! This will be an event not to miss! Read on for more details. Alabama Phoenix Festival is excited to announce the creative minds that will be speaking on their individual expertise. Headlining Guest Speakers include Adam Baldwin, Robin Shelby, C. Martin Crocker, Kevin Rubio, and Larry Hama among others. Actors, entertainers, artists, and writers will provide enlightenment to their industry and how their world turns by leading tracks and various panels. Adam Baldwin stars as Major John Casey, a National Security Agent, in NBC’s action-comedy Chuck. Baldwin has amassed an impressive range of over 60 feature-film roles ranging from large studio projects to gritty independents including My Bodyguard, Ordinary People, Full Metal Jacket, From the Earth to the Moon and The X-Files. The latest chapter presents Baldwin...

Black Market Game's Dead Hungry Diner is a fast paced action-puzzler that puts a whole new twist on managing your own restaurant. If you always loved the Diner Dash games and thought that they could never be topped then Dead Hungry Diner will prove you wrong. In many ways Dead Hungry Diner has exceeded the Diner Dash series by adding in creative new approaches like no other. The game starts out with a zombie outbreak that overtakes an orphanage and two twins escape — Gabe and Gabby. The duo soon discover that the creatures can be satisfied with brain berries to stop them from wrecking the town. The gameplay will feel reminiscence of many restaurant-themed management games where you will need to keep your customers happy by seating them, serving them and then cleaning up their mess all within a timely fashion. Just as it would in real life — making your customers wait will start to upset them and their bars will decrease. As you complete each new level then more is added ...

The latter half of the epic Dungeon Defenders DLC pack, the Quest for the Lost Eternia Shards , is upon us with Part III: Aquanos. Available now on PC and coming soon to consoles, Part III takes place in the underwater ruins of Aquanos, a fallen metropolis deep in the ocean. Do your part to help the young defenders recover the yellow Eternia Shard in hopes of saving Eternia’s heroes! A mysterious blue bubble surrounds the city of Aquanos to give the warriors air to breathe, but in the Riddle of the Deep challenge mission, water starts to flood the protective casing, and our heroes must solve an aquamarine puzzle to keep from drowning. With these two new missions comes a haunting new PvP battleground, Shipwreck Graveyard, as well as a slew of new water-themed weapons, the Kraken boss, and a new pet. PC players will also get access to the Shipwreck Graveyard Uber Monsterfest and a new mermaid skin for the countess. There’s plenty more reason to get excited, faithful defenders – ...

Green Apple Entertainment Proudly Presents Jules Verne's Mysterious Island . An Adventure Tale for the Entire Family. Drawing 2 Million Viewers During its Feb. Premiere on the SyFy Channel, Re-Imagining of Beloved Literary Classic Lands on DVD May 29th American history meets fantasy in one of the greatest action-adventure tales of all time, Jules Verne's Mysterious Island, a newly updated cinematic adaptation of the beloved literary classic, The Mysterious Island (1874), landing on DVD May 29 from Green Apple Entertainment. As famine and death ravage Richmond, Va., five northern Civil War POWs, including Emmy Award-winner, Pruitt Taylor Vince (AMC's The Walking Dead, JFK, Drive Angry, Constantine) and Lochlyn Munro (Dead Man on Campus, White Chicks), plan a daring escape by hijacking a hot air balloon. Drifting through the night, they wake to find themselves marooned on a desert island ... but they're not alone. Littered with wreckage, the island is home to a cast of...

Everyone has played with LEGOs at one point or another during their childhood. LEGOs have been everybody's favorite little building blocks for well over 60 years, and some people have managed to turn this favorite toy into a very creative building material that can be used to create almost anything.   LEGO Heavy Weapons is a detailed manual that explains how to create 1:1 scale working replicas of various firearms. If that wasn't impressive enough to make you pick up the book, you should know it was written by a very impressive 17 year old LEGO sculpting prodigy. Included in LEGO Heavy Weapons are detailed pictures and steps that will aid you in creating your very own working LEGO models of a Desert Eagle, AKS-74U, Jungle Carbine and SPAS-12. The book also contains an introduction section that will give you a look into the life of the book's talented author Jack Streat, the methods he used to construct the models and other methods that may work for the reader, softw...

It’s a Grimm situation in the entertainment world these days. Literally. Grimm fairy tale retellings have taken over movie screens, television sets, and books shelves. From steam punk to comedy, and fantasy to science fiction, it seems fairy tales have seeped into every genre available this year. Upon first glance, one might wonder what makes Andrea Cefalo’s The Fairytale Keeper: Avenging the Queen stand out from the crowd. It’s young adult historical fiction, which isn’t exactly original when it comes to fairytale retellings, but Cefalo doesn’t stick to just one of Grimm’s fairy tales in her Fairytale Keeper series. She supposes the most noted of these stories (Snow White, Cinderella, The Elves and the Shoemaker etc.) come from one person, a spitfire cobbler’s apprentice and novice story teller living in thirteenth century Germany. “I want the reader to believe that it’s possible for one person to have come up with all these tales,” say Cefalo.“To do that, I had to develop realist...

Many book readers love a good suspense novel. Mystery fans have been readers of Agatha Christie, James Patterson, David Baldacci and even John Grisham. Ola Adigun is new to the scene with his first thriller, “Razor Sharp 3.0”. Adigun story focuses on Zeus, a mathematical genius that never seems to complete what he starts. Losing his father and inheriting a huge debt changed all that. He purposed to channel his energy to developing an intelligent software agent for predicting stock prices. The project was a total failure, or so he thought.... His brainchild takes a life of its own, infiltrating millions of computers worldwide in its quest to gain more processing power. One of the computers in question, belong to a secretive organization with highly sensitive information. And so began the race to find and take out the creator(s) of this elusive worm before they can figure out the power of what they have. Can Zeus stay ahead of the ruthless people after him? The majority of Razor Sharp ...

The Raven stars film veteran John Cusack as the infamous poet Edgar Allen Poe in a fictional horror tale. Poe fans may be somewhat disappointed with the character's portrayal in the film, but The Raven is still a gripping tale that will have you guessing the ending until the credits roll. The film centers on a depressed, Poe with alcoholic tendencies whose only source of comfort is his love interest Emily Hamilton (Alice Eve). Poe is eventually dragged into a murder mystery upon the police learning that a serial killer is using Poe's stories as inspiration for his grisly murders in Baltimore, Maryland. The killer and poet match wits, and Poe teams up Inspector Fields (Luke Evans) to solve the case before someone very close to Poe gets the knife. Although the film's writing isn't perfect, John Cusack delivers an excellent performance here as this version of Edgar Allen Poe. His supporting cast is likewise brilliant here, and they actually combine forces to turn average...

Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, has added new features to its popular Real-Time Strategy (RTS) browser-based title Golden Age, an expansive free-to-play game set in a tumultuous medieval setting inspired by the history of the Knights Templar. Traditional browser-based RTS gameplay is blended with role-playing game elements to deliver a beautifully-rendered and immersive experience. Along with this new feature update, Aeria Games has also launched a completely new server for Golden Age, called “Bloodlust.” Players can join in on Bloodlust to vie for top rankings and achievements based competitions. Additionally, players can earn exclusive prizes for demonstrating their skills. New features are key to any MMORPG along with adding new servers. Golden Age has been able to provide both in a timely fashion such as introducing the new “Jewel Socket” system that allows jewels to imbue additional properties and item characteristics. Additional feat...

Each spring in the heart of the Rocket City the arts are in full bloom at the Panoply Arts Festival. The Festival celebrates music, dance, theatre, and the visual arts, making Panoply (as defined by Mr. Webster) a "magnificent, impressive array"! Panoply Arts Festival will take place on April 27 - 29, 2012. Tickets are only $5 per day or $10 per weekend and children 12 and under receive free admission. There are also many opportunities behind the scenes. Volunteer positions for the 2012 festival have been filled, so check back in the summer to learn about how to volunteer for next year! Schedule Saturday, April 28 - 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Gold Star Family & Active Duty Military Day Sunday, April 29 - 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Celebrating 30 Years of Panoply To learn please please visit the Panoply Arts Festival website at http://www.artshuntsville.org

Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator and writer of The Walking Dead for Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, announced today that the first episode of the game series based on the critically acclaimed comic book series, The Walking Dead , is now available for download.  Players can purchase the PC and Mac versions from the Telltale Games Online Store, as well as Steam and other digital distribution services.  The first episode is also available for download now on PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and will be available Friday, April 27th on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Early critical response to Telltale's first episode of the series has been intensely positive from gaming critics across the web.  In their review, IGN.com awarded the episode an Editors' Choice award, saying, "'A New Day' is one of Telltale's finest games,...

Today, Ubisoft announced the development of Silent Hunter Online , a new free-to-play, browser-based multiplayer game inspired by the highly-acclaimed submarine simulation series. Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, the renowned studio behind popular PC game series such as The Settlers and Anno , Silent Hunter Online promises players a realistic, constantly evolving submarine simulation unlike any other. The game takes full advantage of Adobe Flash Player 11 technology to bring stunning 3D graphics to browsers. Silent Hunter Online sees the return of the large array of historically accurate submarines that made the franchise famous, and invites players to experience them online in new ways. At the heart of the game is “the Battle of the Atlantic”, an innovative dynamic campaign in which individual successes impact all other players through asynchronous gameplay. For the first time in the Silent Hunter series, players will be able to play every mission of the campaign in co-op. “This i...

Herotainment swings onto iOS devices with its first mobile game, Tango Chase . Tango, the wildly popular orangutan sidekick from the superhero online world of Herotopia, headlines this action arcade title.  Players will tilt, swipe and swing through snake-ridden jungles, cursed ancient ruins, fiery factories and more on Tango’s quest to save his sweetheart from an evil supervillain.  Tango Chase is fun for all ages with over 70 levels of addictive arcade adventures, available now, free for iOS devices. Tango Chase features:     Multi-directional tilt controls     New iPad Retina Graphics     Over 70 levels of adventurous gameplay to challenge your skills and quick reflexes     Dash, dodge, and bounce to evade dangerous obstacles and creatures     Collect coins and rare gems to unlock super power-ups and upgrades from the shop     Global Leaderboards and Achievements to earn ...

In Forge of Empires , players tasked with leading their own city to prosperity, can research new technologies, build impressive historical buildings and enlarge their sphere of influence through military campaigns and skillful dealing. Other players’ cities can be visited and, while admiring structures and placement of buildings, be supported by polishing decorations or motivating workers for increased happiness or resource outcome. Additionally, one must foster a healthy culture for citizens and establish trade and production of various resources. Forge of Empires also contains a long-term single player campaign, as well as an ever-growing number of PvP-features, which offer months of entertainment. A turn-based battle system on a hex-field and other tactical facets to the game will keep strategists’ attention and allow for challenging duels with friends and adversaries. Competitive players can fight for top ranks and medals in weekly tournaments. InnoGames provides additional in...

PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today welcomed MONOPOLY Party, an engaging reel spinning game based on the iconic Hasbro brand, to the Lucky Gem Casino . A free, casino-themed social game experience available exclusively on Facebook, PopCap’s Lucky Gem Casino has already attracted one million users and half a billion spins since its launch just eight weeks ago. Lucky Gem Casino allows Facebook users to play alone or with friends. Players can compare their winnings, chat in real-time with friends, play mini-games and share unique game content. The games are free to play and players may purchase virtual currency in the form of Facebook credits to accelerate and increase the fun. All spinning reel games available at the Lucky Gem Casino are free to play with payouts occurring only in virtual currency, which are not redeemable or transferrable for cash.

Telltale Games has released an all-new trailer focusing in on the story of 'A New Day,' the first episode of The Walking Dead games series based on Robert Kirkman's Eisner Award-winning comic book series. Players will be able to experience the first episode of the summer-long adventure horror series, which arrived today* for download on PlayStation Network, PC and Mac, and will release very soon on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360. Episode one, 'A New Day' and the following four episodes deliver an experience tailored by the decisions that each player makes, leading to multiple paths through the story. Players take on the role of Lee Everett, a man convicted of murder, now given newfound freedom and a chance at redemption in a world devastated by the undead.  Intense life or death situations will force the player to explore the darker sides of human nature, and they will meet familiar characters and visit locations from the world created by Robert Kirkman, fo...

Super Ski Runner is obnoxious, provocative, and at the same time very unassuming. It's like Ski Free (remember that skiing game we all used to play on old PCs?) meets every possible hallucinogen in existence. Sure the graphics are cute, but the experience is one of a kind. Super Ski Runner is being released for PC and Mac, and boasts power ups, unlockable hats, masks, achievements, online high scores, and even more bonus content packed into the Gold Edition for those who purchase the game for $1 or more: 5 secret characters, higher quality graphics, 4 extra music tracks, secret endings, a digital soundtrack album, 2 HD wallpapers, an exclusive art asset pack, Full screen mode, Rager mode, and your own name forever on Ironzilla's website as a Gold Supporter. Visit the website to learn more: www.ironzilla.com/SSR

RuneScape is the world’s most popular free-to-play massively multiplayer online adventure game (as recognised by Guinness World Records), from multiple award-winning independent British development studio Jagex. Set in a richly detailed, medieval fantasy world, RuneScape’s traditional storytelling proudly draws its inspiration from classic role-playing games. RuneScape delivers a contemporary, innovative and original experience for millions of players across the globe every day. RuneScape offers a fully featured free-to-play game, with a popular subscription option of even greater scale and ambition, both running directly within almost any computer’s browser. Thanks to its character-class-free skill system and elective gameplay, there are no limits to the hero players can become, no quest you cannot complete and no requirement to collaborate with others or face them in player-versus-player combat unless you so choose. RuneScape’s distinctive role-playing style rewards players who th...

Dead Hungry Diner launches today for PC/Windows with Mac and iPhone/iPad versions well under way.  “We are pleased to ship our first title created with our cross-platform game development toolkit based on proven free and open technologies.” said Eric Reinhart, CEO at Black Market Games. “This toolkit enables us to bring Dead Hungry Diner to gamers on all major casual gaming platforms, even with a small production budget.” “With Dead Hungry Diner, our goal was to create a fun game that could be enjoyed by as wide an audience as possible,” said Sean 'MooTV' McCafferty, Design Lead at Black Market Games.  “Accessibility is a key design principle for us.  We looked at tried-and-tested gameplay mechanics that work and added some of our own original ingenuities that we felt really enhanced the player’s experience - and that’s really what it is all about - the Player’s Experience.” For more information about Dead Hungry Diner or to download the demo version visit: http:/...

Xform has just released the Flash 3D game ‘Katie Commando’. This browser based shooter officially released on the 19th of April. It is built to work with the latest Flash Player and is completely free. About Katie Commando You are special agent Katie, the best of the best in guerilla warfare. Your mission is to locate, infiltrate, and annihilate a rumored chemical weapons research facility. Destroy enemy infantry and vehicles to score points. Defeated enemies and destroyed crates can leave behind pick-ups. Collect them all and combine them for the most powerful attack. Fight your way through all 12 stages to set a high score. Come back every day to compete for the best score on the special Daily Ops challenge. Take no prisoners! Play today on: http://www.xformgames.com

Today launched the premium Avatar collection for Darksiders II on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The Xbox 360 Darksiders II Avatar Collection features a broad selection of different items to customize your Avatar’s appearance ranging from full armour sets to animated props and clothing. Prices range from 80 to 400 Microsoft Points an item. A premium collection for the Playstation 3 is expected to be released at a later date. To celebrate the launch of the Darksiders II Avatar Collection THQ will be giving away a free Xbox LIVE Avatar t-shirt featuring a design by game Creative Director Joe Mad while stocks last. To find out how to claim your Avatar t-shirt visit the Darksiders II Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Darksiders .

CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company to Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® restaurant chains, launches the Stars for Heroes™ fundraising campaign this week at participating restaurant locations. Following a successful inaugural program, the 2012 campaign hopes to again harness the national reach of both brands and the generosity of its customers, franchisees and company employees to rally behind the nation’s military families and veterans. Funds raised during this year’s campaign will assist those groups through national charity partnerships with The Mission Continues and USA Cares, as well as through regional charities with existing ties to individual Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurant communities. The Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign kicks off in-store today at Hardee’s and April 25 at Carl’s Jr. and will run for three weeks. To participate, restaurant guests donate $1 in support of military charities. For each $1 donation, guests receive a commemorative “I am supporting military commun...