We’re excited to announce that the Iron Man 2 game will feature the voices of Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson in an expansion of their roles in the upcoming movie. Don Cheadle will voice James “Rhodey” Rhodes (aka War Machine), while Samuel L. Jackson joins as S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury. I put the full press release at the end of this blog for you.

We are also releasing the pack front images for all platforms today. I’ve put the PS3 and Xbox 360 images below. You can download these and see the Wii, DS, and PSP pack fronts on our Flickr.

Press Release

IRON MAN 2: THE VIDEO GAME GETS TALENTED

SEGA Announces Voice Talent Featured in the Upcoming Video Game

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (March 5, 2010) –SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Iron Man 2: The Video Game will feature the voices of renowned actors Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson. Expanding their roles from the upcoming Iron Man 2 summer blockbuster from Marvel Studios, Cheadle voices Tony Stark’s close friend James “Rhodey” Rhodes – the powerful War Machine – while Jackson joins the game as S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury. Together they round out a cast of characters that transports fans into a deeper and more authentic cinematic video game experience.

Packed with favorites from the movie and comic book worlds, Iron Man 2: The Video Game offers gamers a chance to choose between Iron Man and War Machine, as they battle through hugely destructible indoor and outdoor environments. Tony and Rhodey both come equipped with their own distinct assortments of fully customizable, earth-shattering weapons, as well as vicious melee combat moves, all of which will come in handy against the likes of Crimson Dynamo and other classic Marvel foes.

“With an original story line, an exclusive new song tied in to an incredible soundtrack, and the voices of Hollywood’s top leading men, Iron Man 2: The Video Game offers a video game experience that has something for any kind of gamer,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America. “With the intuitive new control system, this game brings fans of all ages and gaming abilities an Iron Man experience they can enjoy.”

Iron Man 2: The Video Game will be available on May 4th, 2010 for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ system. For more information, please visit the official site at www.ironman2game.com or to download screenshots, videos and art, please visit the SEGA FTP site at http://segapr.segaamerica.com.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com/usa

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.
SEGA® Europe Limited is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega-europe.com.
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