The novel is being written by Paul S. Kemp, with “the full cooperation and creative consultation” of BioWare and LucasArts. At first, the choice of author may seem strange, as BioWare has traditionally stuck with their own writers for novels based within their game worlds, such as Drew Karpyshyn with the Mass Effect Novels, or David Gaider with Dragon Age. Kemp has written several books however, including a standalone Star Wars novel, so the credentials are there for such an undertaking.

Set in the same time period as the upcoming Star Wars game, Deceived will follow Darth Malgus on his rise to power, and explain how he became the Dark Lord of the Sith. Since the Sith are one of the two factions in the highly anticipated MMORPG, Darth Malgus will probably be playing a prominent role in the game, making Deceived an attractive book for gamers itching to jump into The Old Republic early.

Deceived is being published by Del Ray, and will be going on sale December 28, 2010, with the 256-page hardcover edition retailing for $27.00.

[Source: BioWare]

The novel is being written by Paul S. Kemp, with “the full cooperation and creative consultation” of BioWare and LucasArts. At first, the choice of author may seem strange, as BioWare has traditionally stuck with their own writers for novels based within their game worlds, such as Drew Karpyshyn with the Mass Effect Novels, or David Gaider with Dragon Age. Kemp has written several books however, including a standalone Star Wars novel, so the credentials are there for such an undertaking.

Set in the same time period as the upcoming Star Wars game, Deceived will follow Darth Malgus on his rise to power, and explain how he became the Dark Lord of the Sith. Since the Sith are one of the two factions in the highly anticipated MMORPG, Darth Malgus will probably be playing a prominent role in the game, making Deceived an attractive book for gamers itching to jump into The Old Republic early.

Deceived is being published by Del Ray, and will be going on sale December 28, 2010, with the 256-page hardcover edition retailing for $27.00.

[Source: BioWare]

As part of the eclectic band Friends of Dean Martinez, Bill Elm and Woody Jackson also composed music for the major motion picture Fast Food Nation, while Jackson’s work was featured in the recent Michael Cera film, Youth In Revolt.  This stand-alone album boasts 15 instrumental tracks as well as four exclusive tracks from notable contemporary artists Jamie Lidell, Jose Gonzalez, Chris Holmes and Brian Liesegang of Ashtar Command, as well as renowned blues vocalist William Elliot Whitmore.  Popular DJ, musician, and composer David Holmes, whose sounds can be heard in films such as Ocean’s 11, 12, 13 and Buffalo Soldiers, produced the soundtrack’s unique collection of Western inspired songs. 

The soundtrack is now available on the iTunes store in the US( Apple iTunes Store), Canada, Europe and other territories worldwide.

Also available on Amazon, Zune, eMusic and other leading digital music stores.

As part of the eclectic band Friends of Dean Martinez, Bill Elm and Woody Jackson also composed music for the major motion picture Fast Food Nation, while Jackson’s work was featured in the recent Michael Cera film, Youth In Revolt.  This stand-alone album boasts 15 instrumental tracks as well as four exclusive tracks from notable contemporary artists Jamie Lidell, Jose Gonzalez, Chris Holmes and Brian Liesegang of Ashtar Command, as well as renowned blues vocalist William Elliot Whitmore.  Popular DJ, musician, and composer David Holmes, whose sounds can be heard in films such as Ocean’s 11, 12, 13 and Buffalo Soldiers, produced the soundtrack’s unique collection of Western inspired songs. 

The soundtrack is now available on the iTunes store in the US( Apple iTunes Store), Canada, Europe and other territories worldwide.

Also available on Amazon, Zune, eMusic and other leading digital music stores.

Like the original Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2 lets players take control of Mario as he travels to a host of imaginative planets, collecting Power Stars and striving to rescue Princess Peach from the malevolent Bowser. This new installment enhances the action with an array of new power-ups, gravity-defying levels and inventive game options. For the first time in this series, players can hop on the back of Mario’s pal Yoshi, who aids him on his quest in select stages. Also, players now can choose to play as Mario or later in the game in select stages as his brother, Luigi.

“Super Mario Galaxy 2 brings so many fun new elements to the franchise,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Our developers have created entire new worlds filled with great characters, inventive power-ups and that distinctive Mario charm.”

New power-ups in Super Mario Galaxy 2 include Cloud Mario and Rock Mario, which enable Mario to create temporary cloud platforms or smash through obstacles as a boulder. With the Spin Drill, he can tunnel from one side of a planet to another. Items such as the new Dash Pepper and Blimp Fruit give Yoshi the power to move around in unusual ways, like running up vertical walls or floating to new heights. Yoshi can also use his tongue to grab enemies and items, or to swing across dangerous chasms. In addition to Power Stars, players can collect Comet Medals that unlock even more challenging levels.

For friends who enjoy gaming together and have an additional Wii Remote controller, Super Mario Galaxy 2 offers the Co-Star mode that was introduced in the original Super Mario Galaxy, but with even more ways to interact. This mode allows two players to team up and cooperate as they zoom from planet to planet, where the second player controls a Luma that can defeat enemies, grab coins and pick up Starbits. Super Mario Galaxy 2 also features in-game guides that illustrate how to perform certain moves and clear tricky levels, lending players of any experience level a helping hand as they progress through the game.

For more information about Super Mario Galaxy 2, visit www.supermariogalaxy.com.

Like the original Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2 lets players take control of Mario as he travels to a host of imaginative planets, collecting Power Stars and striving to rescue Princess Peach from the malevolent Bowser. This new installment enhances the action with an array of new power-ups, gravity-defying levels and inventive game options. For the first time in this series, players can hop on the back of Mario’s pal Yoshi, who aids him on his quest in select stages. Also, players now can choose to play as Mario or later in the game in select stages as his brother, Luigi.

“Super Mario Galaxy 2 brings so many fun new elements to the franchise,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Our developers have created entire new worlds filled with great characters, inventive power-ups and that distinctive Mario charm.”

New power-ups in Super Mario Galaxy 2 include Cloud Mario and Rock Mario, which enable Mario to create temporary cloud platforms or smash through obstacles as a boulder. With the Spin Drill, he can tunnel from one side of a planet to another. Items such as the new Dash Pepper and Blimp Fruit give Yoshi the power to move around in unusual ways, like running up vertical walls or floating to new heights. Yoshi can also use his tongue to grab enemies and items, or to swing across dangerous chasms. In addition to Power Stars, players can collect Comet Medals that unlock even more challenging levels.

For friends who enjoy gaming together and have an additional Wii Remote controller, Super Mario Galaxy 2 offers the Co-Star mode that was introduced in the original Super Mario Galaxy, but with even more ways to interact. This mode allows two players to team up and cooperate as they zoom from planet to planet, where the second player controls a Luma that can defeat enemies, grab coins and pick up Starbits. Super Mario Galaxy 2 also features in-game guides that illustrate how to perform certain moves and clear tricky levels, lending players of any experience level a helping hand as they progress through the game.

For more information about Super Mario Galaxy 2, visit www.supermariogalaxy.com.