Linkin Park's Upcoming "CASTLE OF GLASS" Video to Showcase Dramatic
Themes and Authentic Action, Mike Shinoda to Contribute to In-Game Score
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Danger Close™ Games, a studio of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), today
announced a remarkable cross-collaboration between Medal of Honor™
Warfighter and worldwide #1 rock band Linkin Park. The band's
co-producer and co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda has composed powerful,
original in-game scores for Medal of Honor Warfighter that will
add depth and emotion to an already intense gameplay experience.
Additionally, Linkin Park has included the warrior-inspired song "CASTLE
OF GLASS" on their new #1 album, LIVING THINGS. Consistent
with the dramatic themes and authentic action within the game, the song "CASTLE
OF GLASS" looks at the life of a soldier and the forthcoming video
elaborates on the many sacrifices they and their families make. Debuting
this October, the concept for Linkin Park's "CASTLE OF GLASS"
music video is the result of direct collaboration between members of
Linkin Park and Danger Close Games. Produced by Digital Domain and
Danger Close, the video will feature a unique mix of live action
footage edited with gameplay recordings taken from Medal of Honor
Warfighter.
"Linkin Park has always shown a great deal of respect and gratitude for
our servicemen and women, many of whom are fans of their music," said
Greg Goodrich, Executive Producer of Medal of Honor. "Partnering
with them for the Medal of Honor Warfighter soundtrack and
the ‘CASTLE OF GLASS' music video is a natural fit
for us. We have shared values and respect for these heroes from many
different nations — and their families — who serve on our behalf around
the world."
"Linkin Park's involvement with the 2010 reboot of Medal of Honor was
a hugely positive experience for all of us," said Mike Shinoda. "The
opportunity to take this creative collaboration several steps further
was something that we knew we had to be a part of."
In the span of time since 2000, when Linkin Park debuted on the
Billboard 200, no other artist has had more top 10 singles on the
Alternative chart and with the release of their latest album, LIVING
THINGS, which reached #1 in over 20 countries; no other band has
achieved more #1 albums this century. The band has won two Grammy
Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, six MTV Europe Awards and sold over
50+ million albums worldwide with Platinum sales in 34 countries. On
their most recent touring cycle, Linkin Park played to over 1 million
people in 73 shows on 5 continents. For more information on Linkin Park
please visit http://www.linkinpark.com/.
Written by actual U.S. Tier 1 Operators while deployed overseas, Medal
of Honor Warfighter is set to deliver this year's most authentic
military shooter experience inspired by real people, real places and
real operations. From rescuing hostages in Abu Sayyaf's stronghold in
the Philippines to assaulting Al-Shabaab's "Pirate Town" on the Somali
Coast, Medal of Honor Warfighter puts players in the boots of
today's most highly trained and skilled warriors to experience missions
that have an intense sensory connection to real world terrorist threats.
Powered by the ground-breaking Frostbite™ 2 engine, Medal of
Honor Warfighter features genuine international hotspots in the
single player campaign and introduces international Tier 1 Operators
from 10 different nations in multiplayer allowing players to show their
national pride online.
Medal of Honor Warfighter will be available in North America on
October 23 and in Europe on October 26 for the Xbox 360®
video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system and PC. For more information on Medal of Honor
Warfighter and be sure to visit www.medalofhonor.com,
and www.facebook.com/medalofhonor,
or follow on Twitter™ at www.twitter.com/medalofhonor.
Press assets are available at www.info.ea.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 220 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
About Linkin Park
LINKIN PARK is a Grammy-Award-winning, multi-platinum alternative rock
band comprised of lead vocalist, Chester Bennington,
drummer/percussionist, Rob Bourdon, guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave
'Phoenix' Farrell, DJ, programmer Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda - lead
vocals, keyboards, guitar. The band has sold over 50 million albums
worldwide, and is the biggest band on Facebook - with over 43 million
fans and counting. In the span of time since 2000, when
Linkin Park debuted on the Billboard 200 — no other artist has had more
top 10 singles on the Alternative chart and, with the release of their
latest album, LIVING THINGS (Machine Shop Recordings /Warner Bros),
which reached #1 in over 20 countries, no other band has achieved more
#1 albums this century. In 2005, Linkin Park founded Music
For Relief, a 501 © (3) non-profit organization that has raised over 5
million dollars for victims of natural disasters and environmental
projects. www.linkinpark.com
Medal of Honor, Danger Close, The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks
of Electronic Arts. Battlefield and Frostbite are trademarks of EA
Digital Illusions CE AB. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of
their respective owners and used with permission. PlayStation is a
registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox
360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and used under
license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
EA Games Label
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PR Manager
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EA
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