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Sony Ericsson to Showcase over 20 Brand new Games Optimized for Xperia Play

In our Xperia Play review, we were dissatisfied with the inability of find games that are specifically adapted for the handheld's controls. It's not a bad thing to note that there are a lot of new games coming out, some old and some new, all designed for this particular brand of button-mashing. Headline titles include Minecraft (a port we've already seen in action) as well as Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard and Battlefield Bad Company 2, both of which have been collecting headshots on iOS devices for a while now. Check out the press release after the break for the full list of games, but don't expect much in the way of pricing or availability. The details will be announced at E3 next week, and the Xperia Play will have to stand out against the Sony NGP. We'll have to wait until the right moment to play around with vigor.

Sony Ericsson and Gameloft team together to launch Rainbow Six - Shadow Vanguard exclusively on the Xperia (tm). PLAY. Over 20 games will be showcased at E3 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard in June and July.

London, June 2, 2011 - Sony Ericsson has teamed up with Gameloft again to offer an exclusive experience exclusively for its top gaming phone Xperia(tm) PLAY. This exclusive experience includes access to Tom Clancy's all-action spy thriller Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Shadow Vanguard, adapted by Ubisoft. Xperia(tm) PLAY brings high-octane, international action games to the Android operating platform by taking full advantage of the smartphone’s exceptional graphics capabilities and game-changing pad. The Android version of the game, which is scheduled to be launched on Friday 3rd June, will be accessible only to Xperia(tm) PLAY players in Western Europe throughout June and July.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, a video game brand based on Ubisoft video game franchise, is among the most popular. It's a highly-charged tactical first-person shooter game that is based on a fictional counter-terrorist force named "Rainbow." The game focuses more on stealth and tactics rather than firepower. Weapons (including assault rifles, high-caliber handguns and uniforms) are chosen to match the abilities of each operative and their mission.

Robert Styppa is Vice President Western Europe at Sony Ericsson. He told me Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, Shadow Vanguard has a large fan base and an interesting gameplay. "The stunning graphics and the unique possibilities with the full gamepad provide a unique user experience."
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"We are thrilled to continue our support for Xperia(tm) PLAY with an exclusive release of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard," said Gonzague de Vallois the Senior Vice President of Publishing at Gameloft. "This game will enhance our selection of games for Xperia(tm) PLAY, and we're very happy that the device's customers are truly enjoying this first fully-featured smartphone with an exclusive gaming interface."

In June and July 2011, consumers across Western Europe who have an Xperia(tm) Play will be allowed to download a free copy of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard. During this time , the game will be available on Android only on the Sony Ericsson Xperia(tm) PLAY.

In addition, Sony Ericsson also announces 20 new games which include 10 exclusive titles, optimised for Xperia(tm) PLAY. A lot of the games will be displayed at E3 the world's largest games expo, June 7-9.

The latest titles appeal to a variety of players and occasions, from innovative multi-player online games (MMOs) to thrilling titles to new, graphically rich casual content.

The most notable of the titles that were that were announced today is Minecraft(tm) which is the highly anticipated game from the Swedish indie developer Mojang. Minecraft(tm) is among the fastest-growing game franchises in history with more than eight million registered players to date and more than 50k new players joining each day.

Sony Ericsson has confirmed that new games from Sony Computer Entertainment's classic PlayStation 1 titles will soon be available on Xperia(tm).

Sony Ericsson's involvement in the Android ecosystem also includes partnerships with key industry players like Unity and Havok, with whom it is working to create an ever-growing ecosystem. Sony Ericsson is launching a program to support and identify new and innovative developers that are upcoming. The program is called "Stand apart from the crowd" that allows game developers to become part of the Xperia(tm) PLAY story and get their games the recognition they require. Sony Ericsson will be present at E3 in Los Angeles, June 7-9, to offer first-hand demonstrations of Xperia(tm) PLAY as well as a host of the latest games at the Sony Ericsson booth 713. Minecraft java New Android Games Exclusive on Xperia(tm) PLAY: Minecraft(tm) by Mojang Battlefield Bad Company 2 by Electronic Arts Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Shadow Vanguard by Gameloft Desert Winds by Southend Interactive Ruined by Bigpoint Icebreaker(tm) by NaturalMotion Sleepy Jack by SilverTree Media Cracking Sands by Polarbit Armageddon Squadron 2 by Polarbit An unnamed fighting game by Khaeon Gamestudio

New games are coming soon to Xperia(tm) PLAY: Pocket Legends by Spacetime Studios Star Legends: The Black Star Chronicles by Spacetime Studios Eternal Legacy by Gameloft Guns 'n'Glory 2 by HandyGames Dungeon Hunter 2 by Gameloft Pocket RPG by Crescent Moon Games D.A.R.K. Gamelab Samurai II - Vengeance by MADFINGER Games Vendetta Online - Guild Software Order and Chaos Gameloft Happy Vampires - Handy Games A Ball Game from Trendy Entertainment Lumines – Connect2Media

The new games that were announced today will be released over the next few months. More details regarding timing and exclusivity will be announced during E3 week and closer to launch.

Check out the Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products