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] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, January 31 2006 @ 17:02 CET]80 Days goes GOLD
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Hell-tech, a Greek publishing and distribution company, are pleased to announce that thrilling PC-based adventure "80 Days" has reached the Gold Master stage.
The game will be released by the ambitious Greek publisher on the 24th of February 2006, throughout Greece, former Yugoslavia and South Africa.
What do you know about adventure games? Old fashion pixel hunting things, confined game area, brainstorm puzzles... the time is changing!
In "80 Days" Frogwares has forever altered how graphic adventures will be designed and played by taking full advantage of modern technology by moving the traditional 2D setting of graphic adventures into a much more vibrant 3D world. The immersive qualities of the 3D world of 80 Days is accomplished by allowing players to explore every inch of each location, converse with anyone they choose, and provides them with real-world physics placing them in a world where they will experience day/night cycles and dynamic weather effects.
No word yet for an European / North America release.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Critical Hour Q&A online!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, January 31 2006 @ 15:46 CET]
Today we present you a new Q&A with Producer "Gaetan Richard" on the new instalment in the Tom Clancy series. This new game is called "Rainbow Six: Critical Hour" and Gaetan Richard answers some very interesting questions regarding the game.
If Rainbow Six is your thing, then definitely check out the Q&A right here.
G2 Games Unleash Alliance: Future Combat
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G2 Games are today announcing a new title for release in February 2006 across Europe. Alliance: Future Combat is a tactical real-time strategy game that takes modern warfare to the next level. Take control of elite US troops or play as the leader of extremist forces in one of twenty action packed levels of futuristic combat.
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The year is 2008. The area between Iran, Afghanistan, India and China has become the Democratic Republic of North Djombystan (DRND). Seeking financial aid from the United States, DRND's leaders allowed the US military to build a top-secret subterranean base on their territory. But even DRND's government is unaware that the heavily fortified base is a research centre for genetic engineering on soldiers and a testing laboratory for next-generation weapon systems.
When terrorist infiltrators in the government learn of the base, a signal is sent to all "freedom fighters" to prepare for an all-out attack. A well organized army launches a coordinated assault and swiftly advances toward the secret base. American forces guarding the base, taken by complete surprise, put up a fierce resistance but know that their efforts are in vain against the superior numbers. The US government is left with only one option – deploy the elite AEGIS rapid response team to deal with the threat...
A free t-shirt with pre-order Driver: Parallel Lines
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, January 31 2006 @ 11:46 CET]
Starting today gamers who pre-order their copy of Driver: Parallel Lines at their local GameStop or on BestBuy.com will receive a free retro-styled Driver: Parallel Lines T-shirt. The look is retro, but the time to pre-order is now – the offer is only available while supplies last.
For more information on Driver: Parallel Lines and to download the fan site kit, please visit the official website at www.atari.com/driver/
New expansion pack for Dawn of War
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THQ and internal development studio Relic Entertainment today announced a second expansion pack to their award-winning real-time strategy hit Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. The add-on will include all-new explosive Dawn of War single-player action, new multiplayer content and two new playable races including the technologically devastating Tau, bringing the total number of playable races in Dawn of War to an unprecedented seven.
Set in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe, where armies of futuristic warriors, fighting machines and hordes of implacable aliens wage constant war, the game is expected to release in fall 2006. For more information on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, please visit www.dawnofwargame.com.
Train your Brain with a new DS game
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, January 31 2006 @ 11:44 CET]
After decades of exercising players' thumbs, Nintendo is now moving to their minds. Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day for Nintendo DS will help players flex their mental muscles. Brain Age represents the first in a series of U.S. brain-training titles that already have taken Japan by storm.
Brain exercise has been a hot topic lately. Baby Boomers and test-prepping school kids alike want to challenge themselves. In fact, a recent Time magazine article cited Brain Age in its exploration of the trend of people looking for ways to exercise their brains.
But Baby Boomers picking up a video game system? It's not as far-fetched as you might think. Three separate titles in the brain-training series are currently a huge craze in Japan. Each of them has achieved sales of more than 1 million units, with the most recent title hitting that milestone in less than a month. The craze has been fueled largely by older players, many of whom had never played a video game system before.
Brain Age (known as Brain Training in Japan) was inspired by the work of Professor Ryuta Kawashima, a prominent Japanese neuroscientist. His studies evaluated the effect of performing reading and mathematic exercises to help stimulate the brain.
Brain Age presents players with a series of fun mental brain-training challenges that incorporate word memorization, counting and reading. It even includes sudoku number puzzles, which have become extremely popular features in newspapers around the country. The distinctive touch screen of Nintendo DS lets users write their responses, just as though they were using a PDA. Players even turn the Nintendo DS sideways to make it feel more familiar, like a book. The more often users challenge themselves, the better they become at the tasks and the lower their estimated DS "brain age."
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day is rated E for Everyone and launches on April 17. Big Brain Academy is Rated E for Everyone and launches May 30.
Majesco confirms two new Guilty Gear handheld titles
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, January 30 2006 @ 8:44 CET]
Handheld gamers have two new reasons to fight as Majesco Entertainment Company today announced handheld installments of the popular Guilty Gear fighting series. Guilty Gear Dust Strikers for the Nintendo DS and Guilty Gear Judgment for the PSP are due in early spring. Both games are being developed by ARC System Works.
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers for Nintendo DS features 21 historic Guilty Gear characters whose intertwining stories reveal all-new insights into each character's personality and past. Players battle on multiple levels across both DS screens, against the computer or up to four players via wireless networking. The game also features six modes of play including Arcade, Story and VS Battle plus seven unique touch screen mini games and a Robo Ky Factory where you can customize your fighting moves.
Guilty Gear Judgment for the PSP system offers gamers incredible value by combining two games on one UMD. The game includes the fast-paced arcade fighting of Guilty Gear X2 #Reload plus a brand new side scrolling experience in Guilty Gear Judgment. Guilty Gear Judgment features 20 Guilty Gear character favorites, including Sol Badguy, Potemkin, May, and Dizzy; 18 levels of 2D side-scrolling action; and special moves like Psych Burst, Dust Attack and Roman Cancel. In addition, both games within Guilty Gear Judgment offer wireless multi-player connectivity for up to two players.
Hands-ON with Ridge Racer 6 on Xbox360
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, January 30 2006 @ 8:42 CET]
Last friday, we were invited by Electronic Arts and its press communication partner to witness the launch of the new Ridge Racer game, exclusive for the Xbox 360, "Ridge Racer 6".
The press conference was held in a big Audio/VW garage called Beerens in Antwerp. That was for the Flemish journalists while the French were in the other Beerens garage, in Overijse.
The purpose was to race against eachother, one racer in Antwerp and the other in Overijse on the Xbox Live network and to see who's the best, the Flemish or the French.
Anyway getting on time there were a few Xbox360 systems available, running Ridge Racer 6 and a sort of "racing seat" was there as well, running the game (that was then used for the actual multiplayer racing).
Bart from EA opened the press conference giving us a quick idea on what Ridge Racer really is, its features and most importantly how it looks.
Thomas then did a wonderful opening by showing us the real game.
I must say, Ridge Racer 6 looks amazing on Xbox360, especially with HD support. Scenery is absolutely fantastic and the cars, while not licensed does give you that "wow" feeling.
Gameplay is very solid but the soundtrack is 'again' more Japanese oriented. A shame we didn't hear some licensed tunes but then again ... that's just "Ridge Racer". No licensed cars or music and no damage models.
A pure arcade racer where you have to accelerate to the max and drift like insane.
Overall, it's a decent arcade racing game that will amaze you again.
After a quick ride the full retail game was given to us, with a press kit so expect a full review of the game soon. That's when we have our reserved Xbox360 console from Microsoft and they promised us to deliver that in about maximum 2 weeks!
Thanks again to EA and Bert from Global Image for the invitation and the wonderful chit chat.
Download Trackmania Nations ESWC
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collaboration with the Electronic Sports World Cup, Nadeo has produced Trackmania Nations ESWC, bringing you a real game entirely devoted to the LAN and Online multiplayer competition.
This complete version of Trackmania Nations ESWC includes a unique gameplay and new "Stadium" environment, as well as solo and multiplayer modes featuring 100 training and competition circuits (soon to be a thousand and more) for Internet, LAN, HotSeat, not forgetting Nadéo's famous community editors, Nadéo circuit editor, Painter and Mediatracker.
Players will be able to download games and link up with other players around the world on the TrackMania servers. Trackmania Nations ESWC features in the Electronic Sports World Cup selection and qualifications will be taking place in 53 countries.
The official Trackmania Nations servers, with their real-time online standings system featuring ESWC participating nations, are open for all virtual drivers around the world who wish to fly their country's flag in the grand final to take place in Paris, France.
Nadeo hope, above all, players around the world will gather to these race meetings in their hoards for the sheer fun and pleasure of driving together.
The world is revved up and waiting for you from today on the official Trackmania Nations ESWC servers.
Download TrackMania Nations (265 Mb)
http://noos.fr/focus/tm_nations/TmNationsESWC_Setup.exe
Winter Challenge has reached GOLD
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Cyanide and Focus Home Interactive are pleased to announce that Winter Challenge, their winter sports game, has reached the Gold Master stage.
Winter Challenge has full tutorials to enable any player to quickly pick up the rudiments of each event. And for those who still have problems, the game's unique "Back in Time System" enables players to move backwards up to five seconds, after a mistake or crash, and to resume the event as though nothing untoward had happened.
The game's official website will soon be online and the game will be available in shops across the world before the opening of the Turin Winter Olympics.
Ac!d returns to PSP
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, January 27 2006 @ 8:21 CET]
Konami of Europe is lifting the lid on Metal Gear Ac!d 2, the sequel to the best-selling PSP (PlayStation® Portable) card-based action title, starring Metal Gear stalwart Snake.
One of the undeniable handheld highlights from Konami for the coming year, Metal Gear Ac!d 2 is a hugely expanded sequel boasting more cards, massively enhanced visuals, more intuitive control over Snake, and a unique 3D viewing system.
Metal Gear Ac!d 2 sees Snake taken captive by a man claiming to be an FBI agent. His captor coaxes Snake into infiltrating a top secret research facility, but is in fact a clever trap devised by the US Military and Venus, a female secret agent in charge of research and overseeing the creation of a third generation Metal Gear mechanoid system. As Snake attempts to defuse this potentially devastating project, he finds himself haunted by images from the past, and faces not only a wealth of tough adversaries, but his personal demons.
Pocket Racers for the PSP
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Konami of Europe has announced it is to release an all-new racing game entitled Pocket Racers for the PSP (PlayStation®Portable) in spring.
Overseen by Konami of Europe Product Development in the UK, Pocket Racers features miniaturised cars whizzing around a series of everyday environments. The player is cast as a spoilt teenager at a party, who is transformed into a toy car by of a vengeful demon. What follows is a frenetic race for survival as the 'Nemesis' demon sets a series of increasingly hard challenges within the fully interactive – and destroyable! – play areas.
The cars in Pocket Racers represent the soul of the stricken player, and can be augmented through the collection of 'Soul Shards' which litter the play area. Collecting these allows the user to inflict massive damage on rival cars or the debris that clutters the race area, while additional weapons such as nitro boosts, missiles and ice can be used to sneak past opposing racers. These extra weapons are left around the courses, and must be gathered before your opponents get them.
The courses range from a messy bedroom, a conveyor belt-laden factory and a kitchen, and feature sneaky short cuts and hidden extras for the player to find. Pocket Racers also has a number of vehicle styles that are ideally suited to the varying locations. Sports cars, trucks, 4x4s and Coupes vie for attention, while other hidden vehicles can also be unlocked.
Pocket Racers is an extremely competitive racing game, and while it enjoys a taxing solo mode, can also accommodate up to four players simultaneously using the wireless capabilities of the PSPTM hardware. A 'Tagging' game where players attempt to colour objects forms the basis of one multi-player mode, while a madcap 'Soccer' mode also shows off the speed and sensitivity of the game's controls.
Pocket Racers will be released for PSP in spring, 2006.
Konami details The Silent Hill Experience for PSP
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Konami details The Silent Hill Experience for PSP
Go behind with Konami of Europe spin-chilling series and the forthcoming movie with a unique multi-media package
Konami of Europe has announced an innovative new PSP (PlayStation® Portable) title that celebrates the heritage of the publisher's Silent Hill series and also offers an insight into the horrors that lurk in the forthcoming Silent Hill movie. Entitled The Silent Hill Experience (working title), a release date will be confirmed shortly.
Designed to offer a comprehensive guide to all things Silent Hill, The Silent Hill Experience combines a number of media formats to give a compelling overview of the horror series. Using an intuitive 3D interface, users can view all-new Silent Hill digital interactive comics, listen to music from the four games in the series, and watch exclusive video content. The Silent Hill Experience also features an interview with Christophe Gans, the Director of the highly aniticipated Silent Hill movie, starring Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean.
The new interactive comic book section contains a new story penned by longtime Silent Hill author, Scott Ciencin and illustrated by Steve Perkins and Alex Shibao. Using elements from the new movie and delving into the shady origins of Silent Hill, the comic has been designed specifically with the PSPTM in mind. As such, readers will be treated to animated panels and interactive transitions, while the UMD will also contain the acclaimed 'Dying Inside' comic book series, again adapted for the format.
Fans of the series' haunting music will also enjoy a selection of songs from the series. 20 tracks from the four titles have been specially selected for The Silent Hill Experience by Music Director and Composer, Akira Yamaoka, offering a broad cross-section of his haunting works. The UMD will also include an interview with Yamaoka, wherein he explains his choice of tracks for the package.
The Silent Hill Experience also goes behind the scenes of the Silent Hill movie, and speaks with Director Christophe Gans. Gans details how he adapted the story for the big screen, while there is also a featurette on the movie's production and a trailer. The package is then rounded off with the intro movies of all four games in a tribute to the eerie central setting.
Konami goes naval gazing on PSP and Nintendo DS
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Konami of Europe has announced it is to publish Steel Horizons (working title), a turn-based and real-time strategy title, for the PSP (PlayStation® Portable) and Nintendo DS systems.
Steel Horizons offers players complete control of Naval fleets within a series of missions within a fictional scenario featuring well-known World War II battles. The game is inspired by popular pulp fiction set during World War II, and delves into the key events and characters behind historic battles. Its scenario tells of a shady third party pulling the strings to orchestrate the war, using futuristic technology to advance the carnage for their own ends.
Thus, the player is cast as the American Captain of one of three ultra-secret Navy vessels, and while initially surviving battles, must also expose and ultimately destroy the meddling organisation and save the world. Thus, the ships at the player's disposal include battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers and submarines, and the individual attributes of each must be used to take out enemy fleets and the organisation's more advanced vessels.
In addition to the involving solo mode, players can also compete against a rival player via the wireless multi-player modes the hardware allows.
Steel Horizons will be released for PSP (PlayStation® Portable) and Nintendo DS, in the next fiscal year 2006/2007.
Kojima books Metal Gear Solid for PSP
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Konami of Europe unveils details of Kojima Productions' unique 'interactive comic book' based on Metal Gear Solid
Konami of Europe has announced a new genre for PSP (PlayStation® Portable), with the advent of Kojima Productions' Metal Gear Solid Digital Comic (working title), a specially created interactive comic specifically designed for the format.
Devised and created by Kojima Productions, Metal Gear Solid Digital Comic is based on the existing Metal Gear Solid comic book, but has been digitally edited into a 3D medium and now features sound effects, animations and music to bring it to life. This innovative title uses the new medium to tell the full story of the first Metal Gear Solid adventure.
As viewers progress through the story, they can zoom in and out of the images using the analogue stick and scan specific points of interest. These scanned images are then stored in a library of 100s of similarly noteworthy elements, adding replay value to the story.
"Metal Gear Solid Digital Comic represents the greatest source of information on the legendary Metal Gear Solid," commented Hans-Joachim Amann, Head of European Product Management of Konami of Europe. "It is effectively a digital Metal Gear Bible, and is another example of Kojima Productions' ability to think outside of the usual gaming realms and offers PSPTM users a different way to make use of their hardware."
Metal Gear Solid Digital Comic will be released for the PSP (PlayStation® Portable). No release date has been confirmed as of yet.
Nintendo unveils DS redesign!
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and it's called "Nintendo DS LITE".
It's more compact, weigh less and features a higher-quality screen with four brightness settings.
This new DS LITE will continue to play GBA games as well and Nintendo is planning (in Japan) three different colors for the new DS.
Right now no European release dates has been set for the "LITE" version of the DS but it will be available in Japan on March 2 for around 16,800 yen ($145).
Curious on how the new DS looks?
Well we recieved from Nintendo the official new "look".
Here it is :
Commandos Strike Force European release date set
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Eidos, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, confirms that Commandos Strike Force, developed by Pyro Studios, will be released on March 17th, 2006 on PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC in all European territories.
In a new direction for the multi-million-selling series, Commandos Strike Force takes you right into the heart of the action from a first person perspective. Set in war torn Europe amid the backdrop of World War II, take your elite 'Strike Force' unit behind enemy lines on a series of linked missions through France, Russia and Norway.
Undertake action, infiltration and stealth missions with the Green Beret, Sniper and Spy, using any means necessary to challenge a winning enemy and pave the way for invasion. Enter into battle alone, or take the fight online with your friends.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend debuts on PSP
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend will make its debut on Sony Portable (PSP) from spring 2006.
Created by Crystal Dynamics in conjunction with Buzz Monkey Software the game is grounded in the series' tomb raiding roots and built to challenge even the most accomplished serial adventurer.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend revives the athletic, intelligent and entertaining adventurer who won the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide. Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before.
Based largely on the PS2 version of the game, the PSP version of Tomb Raider: Legend also features a number of exclusive game modes together with a host of Bonus Reward Content.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend will be available on PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Xbox, PC DVD Rom and Sony PSP.
Killzone: Liberation Lands on PSP
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Killzone, the multi-million selling franchise from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Guerrilla (now a wholly owned subsidiary of SCEE), is to make its debut on the PlayStation Portable (PSP) with Killzone: Liberation.
Due for release in Q4 2006, this all new action packed instalment in the Killzone series has been developed specially for PSP and will feature a new intelligent third-person camera system – ideally suited for handheld gaming.
Hermen Hulst, Guerrilla Managing Director, commented "We were keen to ensure Killzone: Liberation was totally unique and offered PSP owners a different Killzone experience. So, Killzone: Liberation has been developed from scratch – creating what we think is an intense portable gaming experience. Although Killzone: Liberation is totally new it stays true to what made the first Killzone such a great success - the characters, weapons, style and a continuation of the same great plot."
The story follows the conclusion of events in the first Killzone, with the battle against the Helghast still raging on. In Southern Vekta, the rules of war have been cast aside with the Helghast General, Metrac, employing brutal measures in order to seize the initiative. Returning as Templar, your mission is to undertake a covert operation to save hostages captured by Metrac ...whilst ISA troops continue the fight for liberty...
Final Fantasy XI Treasures of Aht Urhgan release date, with Xbox360
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Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announced today that Treasures of Aht Urhgan the third expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY XI, a successful massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) will receive a simultaneous release in Europe and Japan on Thursday, April 20th, 2006, following North American shipment on April 18th.
Square Enix also announced it will release FINAL FANTASY XI for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on April 20th in Europe and Japan.
FINAL FANTASY XI was originally released on May 2002 in Japan with the two expansion packs Rise of the Zilart and Chains of Promathia following in recent years. In October 2003 the title was released in North America and the European release followed in September 2004. Now more than 500,000 subscribers are enjoying Vana'diel, the world of FINAL FANTASY XI. With the release of the third expansion pack and Xbox 360 version, the world of Vana'diel will be an even livelier place to visit, expanding the community even further.
News on Iron Warriors for PC
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Entertainment software publisher blackbean games today announced that they will be bringing the modern day tank simulation iron warriors to the uk and europe. Iron warriors brings a never before seen depth of realism to the tank simulation genre. Every shell and every piece of terrain has been perfectly recreated to provide gamers with the most realistic tank experience possible!
In the massive single player campaign spanning 30 missions, players can control all the positions within their chosen tank and also issue commands to a multitude of attached units.
With environmental factors simulated in mind blowing detail, destructible terrain and hundreds of finely detailed characters and vehicles, the level of detail in iron warriors is incredible.
A complete ballistics and physics system means would be tank commanders need to take everything into account when engaging the enemy, including wind speed and distance!
Super Monkey Ball gets an adventure game!
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SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd today announced an exciting new direction for the Super Monkey Ball franchise. Super Monkey Ball progresses to the next level with a story based platform style of gameplay that develops upon the previous puzzle game mode available in Monkey Ball games.
Super Monkey Ball Adventure hits the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system Q3 2006 offering players an all new monkey experience!
Adventurers will discover that in Super Monkey Ball Adventure their monkey balls now have a whole host of new abilities, including sticking to walls, hovering and the ability to become invisible. Super Monkey Ball Adventure also contains 50 new puzzle levels and six new party games to challenge gamers of all ages. Players can select Aiai, Meemee, Gongon, or Baby to adventure their way through five different Monkey Ball Kingdoms to complete quests by solving puzzles and ultimately uniting the feuding Monkey Kingdoms.
The original Monkey Ball characters of Aiai, Meemee, Gongon & Baby are back. They are joined by a host of new characters, including a Prince and Princess, who are being kept apart by a feud between their kingdoms. The couple run away to Jungle Island where they enlist the help of the Super Monkey Ball gang, to unite the feuding Monkey Kingdoms and defeat the Naysayers who have sucked all the joy from the Monkey Ball world.
More on Pacific Storm release date
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Buka announces that the estimated release date for Pacific Storm is planned for May, 2006.
Developed by Lesta Studios, Pacific Storm is the most realistic game of the Second World War. With its unique fusion of RTS and action elements, Pacific Storm pushes the genre to the limit.
The Godfather will join you on March 24th
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EA today announced March 24th as the day The Godfather The Game videogame will be on store shelves in Europe and March 21st in North America.
Developed by EA, the highly-anticipated open-world videogame is based on the critically-acclaimed book by Mario Puzo and the classic film by Paramount Pictures through a strategic licensing relationship with Viacom Consumer Products. In less than two months, gamers worldwide will step into the Don's dangerous world of intimidation and negotiation via their PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft or PC.
The Godfather The Game will also be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation® Portable) handheld entertainment system later in 2006.
EA's The Godfather The Game puts you at the center of one of the world's most revered stories. In the role of a young man just entering the Corleone family, you create your own mob character and work your way to the top. For the first time ever, you will go beyond the films and book to actually step into the living world of The Godfather fiction throughout 1940s New York City. You will work your way up the mob ranks your own way, choosing just how much force to use as you rise to power. Relive classic moments from the fiction and experience open-world gameplay alongside unforgettable characters from the film such as Luca Brasi, Sonny, Tom Hagan, and of course, Don Vito Corleone himself.
SNK announces The King of Fighters Neowave for Xbox
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, January 27 2006 @ 7:49 CET]
SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION announced today that they will be publishing THE KING OF FIGHTERS NEOWAVE for Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in March 2006.
KOF NEOWAVE features three-on-three team fighting, along with improved graphics and an enhanced game system. KOF NEOWAVE will also feature full Xbox Live online game service support, including online multi-player head-to-head fighting and Tournament Mode.
KOF NEOWAVE features 12 three-man teams made up of some of the greatest characters from SNK's 11-year history, including the Women Fighters Team (Mai, King and Yuri) and the Fatal Fury Team (Terry, Joe, and Andy).
NEOWAVE features three modes of play - Super Cancel, Guard Break, and Max2. A new "Heat Mode" lets players power up their attacks in exchange for a gradual loss of health.
PlayDevil's GTA LCS Competition is now closed!
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We have closed our GTA LCS competition since yesterday was the last day that you could enter the contetst.
Thanks to everybody who has send in their answers and the winners will be posted in the news section beginning of next week.
The answers to the questions are :
1) Lead character was 'Toni Cipriani'
2) He's member of the 'Leone family'
3) 'Rockstar Leeds' with 'Rockstar North' developed GTA: LCS
4) GTA: LCS offers "multiplayer"!
5) Rockstar recently offered RCT_INSTALL to the public which is a tool for importing your own music to GTA: LCS
That's it and the names of the winners will be posted shortly! Of course they will be contacted by e-mail as well.
Marble Blast Ultra available on Xbox 360 Live Arcade
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, January 26 2006 @ 9:26 CET]
GarageGames, the leading publishing label for independent games and professional game makers, is pleased to announce the launch of Marble Blast Ultra on Xbox 360 Live® Arcade.
"Multiplayer functionality and HD graphics represent an amazing evolution in the Marble Blast franchise, and unveiling Marble Blast Ultra alongside the launch of Xbox 360 is a historic moment for GarageGames and independent game developers," said Mark Frohnmayer, President of GarageGames. "We hope Xbox 360 users have as much fun playing Marble Blast Ultra as we have."
Marble Blast Ultra is the latest in the classic Marble Blast series. It is an online multiplayer arcade action masterpiece that is suitable for players of any age. The game takes place in a futuristic 'astrolabe' arena suspended high in the clouds, where players compete with each other by navigating their marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, collecting rare gems and power up enhancements, all in an effort to complete each course in record time. Adding to the fun and excitement, players may compete with up to seven opponents in ultra blast multiplayer mode, where the race to collect gems combines with full on marble bashing to see who ultimately wins all the marbles.
The Torque Shader Engine for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft enriches the game through the use of its graphical features - marbles reflect the world using dynamic cube maps and power-ups glow using the glow shader. Marble Blast Ultra is a visual feast of refractive glass, vividly colored tile, reflective metal, and glowing checkpoints set within a multi-layered, animated sky.
The demo is available for free directly on the revolutionary Xbox 360 Live® Arcade service, which allows for delivery of a wide variety of smaller scale, unique titles that quickly deliver a healthy dose of fun. The full version is available for only 800 points.
SEGA Announces Condemned: Criminal Origins For PC
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SEGA Europe Ltd and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced Condemned: Criminal Origins for the PC. Condemned: Criminal Origins is a suspense-filled, first-person psychological thriller that made its debut with the launch of the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Developed by Monolith Productions, the game allows players to experience an unnatural level of psychological tension as they use their instincts and forensic tools to track down serial killers and bring them to justice. Players will take on the role of Ethan Thomas, an FBI agent in the Serial Crimes Unit (SCU), whose pursuit of relentless serial killers leads him through detailed urban environments filled with terrifyingly real sociopaths who lurk on the periphery of humanity.
Condemned: Criminal Origins features amazingly photorealistic environments and true-to-life sound effects that transport players directly to the scene of the crime. Gruesome weapons can be fashioned by clever players from the environment: paper-cutter handles, wooden planks and lead pipes ripped from walls can all be used to attack opponents. The enemy AI is highly intelligent as well as enemies don't merely run at the player; they find an appropriately powerful weapon to attack with and then hide in the shadows, waiting for an open opportunity to strike.
Electroplankton comes to the European Nintendo DS
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If you've ever fancied yourself as a budding artist, or have an undeniable creative streak in you, now is your chance to show those creative talents as Nintendo places a blank canvas in your hand and invites you to participate in a contemporary art installation – Electroplankton - from legendary Japanese artist, Toshio Iwai.
The simplicity of Electroplankton is where its beauty lies. It is not a 'game' in the truest sense of the word as it has no levels or scoring. Instead it is a creative medium allowing the user to experiment with both musical and visual effects to create their own multimedia masterpiece. The reward of this title doesn't lie in obtaining a score or finishing a level, but instead in the satisfaction of creating a totally unique piece of art every time.
Players must control the game by interacting with different breeds of plankton. By mixing luminescent oceanic graphics and imagery with soothing and tranquil electro-synthetic sounds, users can create a harmonic visual and audio experience. In the main Performance mode players select a breed of plankton and interact with it using the Nintendo DS's touch-screen or microphone.
In total there are ten different types of plankton in the game, all of which have different characteristics. These range from Tracy plankton which follow routes drawn on the touch-screen leaving a trail of light and sound, to Hanenbow which make music by bouncing off plant leaves. Volvoice memorises and repeats audio samples spoken into the Nintendo DS microphone, allowing you to personalise your compositions.
The game also features an Audience mode in which an assortment of demonstration tracks randomly play, showcasing the different plankton within the game and providing an invigorating audio-visual treat for the viewer.
Electroplankton is the ultimate way to soothe away the stress after a hard day. Calming visuals and soothing oceanic sound effects will help to wash your stress away and with no set objective, Electroplankton is never frustrating, no matter if you play it for two minutes or two hours.
Electroplankton launches on the Nintendo DS across Europe on 21st April 2006.
Is X-Box dead ?
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It seems so since website Kotaku reports that Microsoft has stopped with the production of X-Box consoles.
That means that there won't be any new Boxes made.
Here's the word from Kotaku:It sounds like the plug may have been pulled on the original Xbox. We received an email from a retailer source of ours saying that wholesalers are now saying that Microsoft has stopped manufacturing the console. In other words, what's on shelves or in warehouses is all that's left.
Of course nothing official yet from the big boys over @ Microsoft.
Preview of Driver: Parallel Lines online @ PlayDevil
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When Atari announced a new instalment in the 'Driver' franchise, we were a bit sceptic.
The original Driver game was a huge success and fun to play. The second one was well one to avoid really.
Now developer Reflections Interactive is at this moment putting the last touches to the new instalment of Driver, called "Driver: Parallel Lines" and we only hope that it just isn't the same as Driver 2. Please.
To inform you a bit more on this new game, we have done a small preview of Driver: Parallel Lines which can be read right here.
Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure Goes Gold
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Atari and Marc Ecko, the visionary behind several of today's most respected youth lifestyle brands, today announced that Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure has gone gold and is on schedule for European launch on February 17.
Set in the city of New Radius, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure features a world where freedom of expression is suppressed by a tyrannical city government. In the game, players assume the role of Trane – an unlikely hero just looking to get up until he realizes there is much more at stake. Gamers learn and master various graf skills, starting as a toy (beginner) graffiti artist and using street-smarts, athletic prowess and vision necessary to become an "All City King," the most reputable of all graffiti artists. During their quest, players risk their lives navigating vertical landscapes while battling rival crews, a corrupt Mayor and the city's Civil Conduct Keepers (CCK) all in an effort to reach the sweet spots of New Radius, where a well-placed tag brings respect and reputation. Gamers also find themselves with an even greater burden – to use their high-wire graffiti talents to expose the oppressive mayor and set the city free.
"With its unique fusion of authentic urban culture and diverse gameplay elements, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure represents a new and original gaming experience," said Cyril Voiron, Marketing Director, Atari Europe. "In a games market where the combination of genuine originality and engaging gameplay are highly valued, this title delivers."
50 Cent: Bulletproof Becomes A Blockbuster
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Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced that 50 Cent: Bulletproof, the hit title created in collaboration with hip-hop music sensation 50 Cent, has sold through more than one million units.* Since its global launch in late-November, 50 Cent: Bulletproof has been in high-demand at retail stores in the U.S. and U.K.
"The exciting convergence of gaming and music helped make 50 Cent: Bulletproof one of GameStop's top selling titles in the month of December," said Bob McKenzie, Sr. Vice President of Merchandising.
50 Cent: Bulletproof boasts over four CDs worth of music including new exclusive music by 50 Cent, more than a dozen music videos and tons of bonus features. It is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
"Gamers and 50 fans alike have enthusiastically responded to the groundbreaking fusion of frenetic gameplay and the lyrical imagery of the exclusive 50 Cent music tracks in 50 Cent: Bulletproof," said Cindy Cook, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, VU Games. "The strong sales of Bulletproof underscore the undeniable appeal of the artist, his music and the engaging interactive experience that this game delivers."
Sony swallows developer of SOCOM: US Navy Seals franchise
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, January 25 2006 @ 9:47 CET]
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that leading game developer and long-time partner Zipper Interactive, creators of the top-selling SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs franchise, joins its newly formed global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios. In an effort to further its commitment to long-term creative excellence in game development on PlayStation ® platforms, the addition of Zipper Interactive marks the second studio acquisition by SCE following Guerrilla B.V. in December 2005.
Based in Redmond, Wash., Zipper Interactive is the award-winning developer of the SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs series for both the PlayStation ®2 computer entertainment system and the PSPTM (PlayStation ®Portable) system, with franchise sales of all SOCOM titles surpassing seven million units worldwide. As the breakthrough online franchise on PlayStation 2, the critically acclaimed SOCOM series has consistently ranked number one within the platform portfolio across all global markets.
Building on an already strong and close working relationship between Zipper and Sony Computer Entertainment America, the two companies have signed an exclusive development agreement in January 2006. This move brings a studio well known for technology innovation formally into the PlayStation family and becomes a key creative force of SCE Worldwide Studios. Its day-to-day operations will continue to be run by the current management team and company founders in conjunction with SCE WWS Foster City Studio. Financial terms of this arrangement are not disclosed.
More info on race game Evolution GT
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Evolution GT, Black Bean's highly anticipated racing simulation video game, is set to hit the streets this spring. The game features an expansive single player career mode and breaks new ground in racing simulation with unique features.
With some of the best AI seen in a racing game players can expect intense rivalries to develop between teams and individual AI controlled drivers. The opponents you face want to win just as much as you do! Feel the pressure as they try to force you into making mistakes and use the teachings of Gabriele Tarquini (BTCC and ETCC Champion) to gain the edge! Coupled with a superb physics model where every car drives like its real world counterpart and a revolutionary skills systems which allows players to create and modify the driver depending on their style of drive, Evolution GT is a total immersion racing experience that literally lets you BE THE DRIVER!
Set on tracks across Europe, Evolution GT puts gamers in the control of fully licenced vehicles from some of the best known manufacturers from across the globe including Audi, VW, Renault, Opel, Chevrolet and TVR.
Poll ended and New one started - How much do YOU play GAMES ?
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Our handheld poll has just ended and it seems most of you doesn't own one.
Second favourite was the PSP and then Nintendo's DS.
There was only a few percentage that actually still own a GBA and playing with it.
Now the new poll is on "how much games do you play".
While there are certainly hardcore gamers among us who play every hours and hours, there are certainly gamers that game only when they have some spare time.
Or those that only play games in weekends.
Well let your vote count and let us know "how much games you play".
PlayStation 3 with online service like Xbox Live?
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, January 24 2006 @ 15:18 CET]
While it isn't official yet, rumours are floating the internet that Sony may offer the same or pretty identical "online service" like Microsoft with their "Xbox Live".
More is that Sony would go for more geographically game lobbies.
That means that you could play a game against a bunch of gamers from the same country as yours.
It would definitely be a bonus since Xbox Live doesn't have this function for now.
All we have to do now is ... wait until an official statement from Sony is released.
UK Gizmondo developer filing bankruptcy!
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Well well ain't that a surprise! According to website "Engadget", Tiger Telematics UK, the developer of the 'Gizmondo' is filing for bankruptcy in the UK, their country of origin.
I have personally been following the Gizmondo the first time I saw it running with software on the 2004 European Games Network show (short EGN) in London and I must say, I was amazed by its potential of the console or better 'gadget'.
MP3, movies, games, GPRS and GPS were some features of the Gizmondo.
PlayDevil.com was in contact with its French Director of Sales, David Maille and also with its Vice President of European Distribution, Bertil Hjert.
After a few months we were fed up with their marketing management and everytime it was promises, promises and well promises.
It seems that they just couldn't deliver a Gizmondo console to the whole European country (and to us) and bad management causes the UK firm to file for bankruptcy.
We beter said : 'we told you so' but what's the use. And with Nintendo's DS and Sony's magical PSP, the Gizmondo was doomed.
So was the company behind it!
End of story.
Atari Launches Driver: Parallel Lines Official Website
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Atari today announced the launch of the website for Driver: Parallel Lines, the upcoming Hollywood-style action driving game. Located at www.atari.com/driver, the site navigates a virtual road of high-speed car chases, riveting videos, explosive screenshots, exclusive content, and additional VIP content including music videos and music artist interviews.
The Driver brand is a global phenomenon that has achieved sales well over 10 million units worldwide across all platforms. Driver: Parallel Lines, the next installment of Atari's legendary action driving franchise, features an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience and an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge.
Currently in development by award-winning studio Reflections Interactive, Driver: Parallel Lines is set for release in March 2006 for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
GMX announces Pacific Storm
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GMX are today announcing the release of a revolutionary flight simulation title for PC CD- ROM – Pacific Storm.
Scheduled for release in March 2006, Pacific Storm is a ground breaking fusion of a real time strategy gaming with all the best elements of a flight simulation title.
On December 7th 1941, the U.S. Pacific Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor came under attack from Japanese fighter planes. The enemy fighters were destroying the American aircraft on land and in the air with deadly force. The battle of Pearl Harbor became the first of many to be fought over hostile waters. Now you can participate in all the major Pacific battles of the World War II in Pacific Storm – a game that seamlessly incorporates RTS into a major flight simulation title. Fight on either side, controlling US or Japanese forces and change the outcome of each historical battle!
"Pacific Storm recreates one of the most epic airborne military confrontations down to the finest detail", quotes Eugene Perry, COO for GMX Media "Players are given absolute freedom to control nearly every available military unit involved in the engagement. This is no ordinary flight sim title – Pacific Storm will redefine games based upon historical military warfare."
Almost finished : PlayDevil's GTA: LCS Competition!
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A quick note to all of you that this Wednesday (yes that's in 2 days) our exclusive "GTA: Liberty City Stories" (yes, the most promising PSP game of 2005) will end!
So head over to our Competiton page and answer the easy questions.
Then send your full details, with answers of course to the competition email adress and hopefully you'll be one of the winners that gets an exclusive (not for sale in shops) GTA: LCS t-shirt!
We got Sniper Elite
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Just a quick word and a big thanks to Kirstien from UK developer "Rebellion" that we have received a retail X-Box copy of their new game "Sniper Elite".
Since we had some troubles in finding the right Benelux publisher for the game, developer Rebellion was so kind to send us a retail copy straight away!
Expect a review soon and again a big thanks to Rebellion for sending it out to us!
SEGA launches Medieval 2: Total War for PC
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SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced 2006's most highly anticipated PC title, Medieval 2: Total War.
The Total War franchise is unmatched in ambition and scope, receiving widespread critical acclaim and a multitude of awards across the globe whilst selling a staggering 3.5 million units to date. This, the 4th instalment of the franchise, takes the strategy genre to a whole new level with the most epic and cinematic 3D battles ever seen on PC.
Medieval 2: Total War is the latest release from the highly acclaimed developer, The Creative Assembly, who SEGA made headline news by acquiring in 2005. The game boasts an impressive array of new graphical and gameplay enhancements, including the capability for a massive 10,000 dynamic characters to be taken into battle at any one time. On top of this, The Creative Assembly have implemented a fully redesigned multiplayer mode that offers a dynamic multi-battle campaign bolstered by an unprecedented level of visceral combat choreography that reflects the brutality of medieval warfare.
Set in the most turbulent and bloody era in European history, Medieval 2: Total War will allow gamers to lead their armies across the battlefields of Europe and the Holy Land before discovering the Americas and doing battle with the fearsome Aztecs.
Medieval 2: Total War offers a vastly enhanced terrain model to create new graphically rich environments portraying breathtaking cliff top castles and enhanced settlement features that are unique to each civilisation. Over 200 new units, greater depth in siege warfare, new weaponry and a highly detailed building damage model all combine to make Medieval 2: Total War the best version of the PC's greatest strategy game ever made.
Medieval 2: Total War will be charging its way onto streets in winter 2006.
Tokobot comes to European PSP
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Take-Two Interactive Software and Tecmo, Ltd today announced a European publishing agreement for Tokobot, developed by Tecmo for the PSP (PlayStation® Portable) system. Tokobot is anticipated to be released in March 2006.
Tokobot, Tecmo's first game for the PSP, is whimsical and wonderfully quirky. The storyline begins thousands of years ago, in the land of Moritari, where a prehistoric race created extraordinary technology that revolutionized life. Now, in modern times, this lost technology is being excavated from the ruins of the ancients by private labratories. However, the rediscovery of mini mechanised helpers, called Tokobots, has sparked interest from treasure hunters who plan to use the robots' powers to take over the world. It's up to our hero, Bolt, to foil their evil plan.
Players begin with just six Tokobots but, as the difficulty ramps up, the player will have to seek out extra robots in order to deal with the increasingly complex problems. Tokobots are able to generate 'joint actions' – a fusing together with Bolt to create ladders, swings and gliders – and can unify in Karakuri Combinations. Call one of these into action and watch your Tokobots merge and become a larger, much more powerful or more useful robot - such as the sword wielding samurai or block lifting crane.
The game also features a Time Attack mode once the player has completed the Story mode, as well as a selection of highly engaging mini games. The combined effect is a unique, fun and compelling gaming experience that can be played anywhere and at any time.
Nintendo's Revolution this November?
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, January 19 2006 @ 17:22 CET]
According to various sources, Nintendo's new next-gen console would be up & running (available) this November.
For US, that would be before Thanksgiving. Japan will probably get it first as always, except if Nintendo does a wordwide simultanesly release.
As for Europe, lets hope that the console is released at the same time as the US launch.
And for god's sake ... not the same fiasco as with the Xbox360 ... deliver enough consoles to feed everybody.
Q&A with Lead Designer Jeff Brown on The Outfit ONLINE!
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We have put the highly interesting "Q&A" with Lead Designer 'Jeff Brown' today online.
Jeff works currently on THQ's upcoming and first title for the Xbox360, called "The Outfit".
It's all about "total destruction" as Jeff explains so if you're into that, check out the Q&A right here.
10Tacle shows GTR 2 and Elveon at upcoming Leipzig
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10TACLE STUDIOS AG will participate in this year's Games Convention in Leipzig. On an area of more than 250m˛, 10TACLE will present its portfolio to game enthusiasts. The publisher plans to present all forthcoming releases to trade visitors in the Business Center on one hundred square metres.
During the trade show, 10TACLE will focus on titles such as "GTR 2 - FIA GT Racing Game" and "Elveon" as well as on further productions to be specified later on which will be presented with the help of elaborately designed theme worlds.
"After 10TACLE's successful participation in last year's Games Convention, it has become 10TACLE's duty to also participate in the GC in 2006. The positive feedback from gamers, business partners and investors as well as our expanded portfolio have strengthened our determination to expand our participation in this year's GC and to even make greater use of the trade show as an international, strategic platform for presentations", Frank Holz, Director Marketing & Sales, comments on the participation of 10TACLE STUDIOS in the trade show.
PlayDevil reviews hardware TrackIR 4 PRO
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, January 18 2006 @ 17:07 CET]
Some time ago we received a package from Naturalpoint, the manufacturer of head tracking hard- & software.
This device will enable you to actually experience games totally different.
It's head tracking software so when playing a flight sim or race game, you can actually "see" what's happening when you turn your head.
We tested the device with the excellent "GT Legends" and if you want to know if this head tracking device is actually worth your money ... head over to the hardware review of TrackIR 4 Pro, from Naturalpoint.
Samurai Warriors series storms onto PSP
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Koei Ltd. today announced plans to release Samurai Warriors: State of War on PSP. The Samurai Warriors games have already appeared on PS2 and Xbox, and following in the footsteps of the Dynasty Warriors series they have thrilled gamers across the globe with their spectacular battles and explosive action. This move onto the Sony PSP will enable gamers to experience Samurai Warriors' frenzied action on the move and against friends. Samurai Warriors: State of War is scheduled for release in Europe on March 24th 2006.
Samurai Warriors: State of War for PSP is a tactical action game set in the turbulent times of civil war Japan. Players will get to take control of famous military commanders and other legendary characters, and engage in a multitude of battles in a dramatically unfolding war.
From the thrill of carving your way through a flood of enemy soldiers to the stunning dramatic scenes, all the best-loved features from the acclaimed PS2 version make their triumphant return. And with the inclusion of new features such as the Battlefield Area System, which adds new strategic gameplay ideal for portable gaming, and full screen action, this is everything fans of the game could wish for in their pocket.
Samurai Warriors: State of War is sure to enthrall you, whether you're a battle-hardened veteran of Samurai Warriors and Samurai Warriors Xtreme Legends, or if this is your first time to experience the drama and intensity of samurai-era Japan.
WWII Tank Commander release date set
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Got Game Entertainment LLC and co-publisher Merscom LLC today announced that "WWII Tank Commander" for North American release is scheduled to arrive on store shelves February 12, 2006.
Developed by Sylum Entertainment Ltd, the non-stop military action game puts you in command of a Sherman tank in General Patton's Fourth Armored Division as you destroy enemy armor and infantry, escort Allied convoys, rescue hostages, and help free Europe from Nazi rule. "WWII Tank Commander" will retail for $19.99 (USD) and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB for Violence.
"WWII Tank Commander" fires you into the heat of battle as you engage in multiple mission styles. In more than 30 objectives over 10 levels, cut off the enemy at the Brittany Peninsula, smash Nazi forces across the Moselle, relieve the besieged 101st Airborne at Bastogne, cross the Rhine, drive German forces out of France, and more, all against a backdrop of vividly detailed World War II environments.
Dead Or Alive 4 this 27th January in Europe
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Microsoft today announced the eagerly anticipated fourth installation of the Dead or Alive series will be available in UK retailers from 27th January.
Dead or Alive 4 is a true child of the next-generation, utilising all of Xbox 360's exceptional technological offerings and fantastic new features.
DOA4 offers the high level of fantastic game-play which has made the series so successful in the past. The fighting system has been completely revamped, now allowing even more strategy and mastery of your favourite characters. The brand new DOA countering system is the most challenging yet; it takes the game-play to a whole new level of sophistication, requiring precise timing and an intimate knowledge of your character's moves. Alongside the familiar cast, DOA4 introduces brand new characters to be discovered, complete with a variety of outfits and even hairstyles! The game also takes advantage of the Emmy award winning Xbox Live! service, offering huge-scale global online tournaments, detailed scoreboards, the ability to form new clans, and a new interactive lobby area featuring voice and text chat.
Xbox 360's superior graphics capabilities have enabled the developers at Tecmo to present intricate details, from the displacement of a single strand of hair as a character engages in action, to the course of an individual cherry blossom as it floats from the sky. Combined with the incredible high-definition 3-D visual detail, DOA4 also possesses a rich, in-depth storyline giving the players a chance to really put themselves at the centre of the captivating DOA universe.
2K Sports Announces World Poker Tour for PSP
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2K Sports today announced that World Poker Tour (WPT) for the PSP system is slated for release this spring. World Poker Tour for PSP features real-life professional poker stars and venues featured in the popular World Poker Tour television series with enhanced A.I. players, customizable characters and online capabilities compatible with PlayStation®2 consoles.
World Poker Tour for PSP allows gamers to take a seat at the world's most prestigious poker tournaments and make their mark in the virtual poker arena. The game will feature the virtual equivalents of real pros such as Antonio "the Magician" Esfandiari, Erick Lindgren, Evelyn Ng, Lyle Berman, Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi and Phil "Unabomber" Laak.
Online connectivity is a major part of playing World Poker Tour on the PSP. Gamers will have the ability to connect wirelessly with other PSP systems or online to compete against players across the country on both the PSP and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.
New enhancements to World Poker Tour for PSP include a completely new and innovative artificial intelligence system that allows gamers to challenge more than 1,200 different characters, all with their own unique playing styles and behaviors. Gamers who are able to bump up their career earnings can unlock custom clothes, accessories, and invitational events found only in the PSP version. Players can also create more than 4,000 custom variations of poker, and choose to play against computer opponents or take their custom poker game online to battle for poker supremacy.
PlayStation 3 this winter in Europe ?
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It seems so according to the previous press release from EA on "Medal of Honor: Airborne"
The game will be launched on the PS3 as well, but no details yet if this is gonna be a PAL launch title or not.
So until we don't hear anything official coming from Sony, it's all speculation when the new next-gen console from Sony is coming. Definitely 2006, but which location?
New Medal of Honor game announced!
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EA today announced Medal of Honor Airborne, the newest installment from EA's critically-acclaimed Medal of HonorTM franchise which was credited with pioneering the First-Person Shooter (FPS) WWII genre when it debuted in 1999.
While building on the key tenets of the franchise including historical accuracy and authenticity, Medal of Honor Airborne is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience. As the first game in the Medal of Honor series to be released on next generation platforms, Medal of Honor Airborne will ship to stores in Winter 2006 under the EA brand for the PlayStation3 and PlayStation2 computer entertainment systems, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, Xbox videogame system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.
Step into the boots of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in battles throughout Europe. From rocky beginnings in Sicily to war-winning triumphs in Germany, each mission begins behind enemy lines, with an intense and fully interactive airdrop. Your ability to determine your own starting point dramatically changes the way each mission plays out. View the entire operation from the air, and then control your parachute to choose your landing spot. On the ground, gather your senses and assess the terrain. A wide variety of authentic, customizable weapons are at your disposal, each with distinct characteristics. Choose your path in this free roaming FPS environment. Medal of Honor Airborne will also feature exceptionally photo-realistic characters, adding to the intensity of the cinematic, story-driven game.
"Medal of Honor Airborne is a step in a new direction for the franchise. While integrating our state-of-the-art, next-gen technology into every aspect of the game, we are introducing innovations that will redefine the series and impact the genre as a whole," explained Patrick Gilmore, VP and Executive Producer at EALA. "By fully controlling the airdrop from your very first step through landing, Medal of Honor Airborne adds a new dimension of player choice by letting you decide where every mission begins and how it plays out."
Chat with Reflections Interactive on Driver: Parellel Lines
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This Thursday, January 19th, at 6:00 p.m. EST GamersHell.com and Atari will be hosting a chat with Reflections Interactive, the developers of the upcoming Driver: Parallel Lines!
Everyone is invited to join us! Thanks to the generous folks at ChatSpike, the chat can be found via IRC by connecting to irc.chatspike.net and entering the main auditorium, the #gamershell channel. The channel #ghchat is also available for open discussion between fans. Moderators will be on hand to take questions, but time is limited, so get there early!
Users without an IRC client can easily login via the web at:
http://www.chatspike.net/index.php?p=javairc
Panzer Elite Action demo available
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, January 17 2006 @ 12:39 CET]
Publisher "Jowood" has just released the playable demo for their upcoming war game, coming on PC, PS2 and Xbox.
Here's more info:
Demo Facts:
The level is a specially crafted demo mission which does not appear in the game itself, we call it mission zero. You play the commander of an allied platoon and you have to attack enemy tanks, fortifications, 88s and other German held positions. You'll encounter a variety of different tanks – like the famous Panther and even a Tiger – in challenging different settings. From a dense forest to a small village, which is occupied by a platoon of German FallschirmjTMger!
The player can, like in the full game, give his team members different commands, like "attack my target", "stop" or "flank". Thus enriches the gameplay by adding a strategic element.
Destroy buildings, blow Panzers to pieces, drive over trees, even turn a whole village to rubble: Enjoy the destructive power of a WWII-Tank.
You can download the demo right here.
New MotoGP 06 screenshots @ PlayDevil
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, January 16 2006 @ 16:27 CET]
We have just published some fresh, new screenshots of Climax's upcoming motorcycle game for the Xbox 360, "MotoGP 06".
The game is sheduled for an European release on 31 March 2006, only on Xbox 360.
Publisher is THQ.
The 5 shots can be viewed right here.
Sony will release 6 new PSP titels for Q1 2006
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Sony Computer Entertainment America is continuing to feed consumer demand for the market-leading PSP by delivering six new software titles to the revolutionary portable device in early 2006.
Here they are:
PURSUIT FORCE (already out in Europe)
Available March 2006 – Rated T
SYPHON FILTER: DARK MIRROR
Available March 2006 – Not Yet Rated
MLB 06 THE SHOW
Available March 1, 2006 – Rated E
DAXTER
Available March 2006 – Not Yet Rated
NEOPETS: PETPET ADVENTURESTM THE WAND OF WISHING
Available February 28, 2006 – Rated E
APE ESCAPE ACADEMY
Available January 17, 2006 – RatedE10+
Konami unleashes third Dancing Stage for Xbox
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Konami of Europe's ever popular Dancing Stage® Unleashed series enters its third incarnation in March 2006 for Xbox®, and brings a number of key gameplay additions to the party.
Dancing Stage Unleashed 3 retains the familiar 'move to the beat' gameplay of the million-selling series, with players using an arrowed dance mat to match a series of icons as they move up-screen. Played to a soundtrack of pop classics, the action gets ever more frenetic as the pace is upped, while the Xbox version can also facilitate multi-players competing via the system's Xbox Live online service.
The new game features 20 new, licensed tracks and accompanying videos, with a further 30 Konami-exclusive tracks creating a varied track-list devised to push the player to their limits. As has become a staple of the series, both modern and classic pop tracks have been included, with Bodyrockers' 'I Like the Way You Move', Basement Jaxx's 'Oh My Gosh' and 'Wake Me Up' from Girls Aloud mixing with the likes of 'House of Fun' by Madness and FatBoy Slim's 'Rockafella Skank." The tracks are also accompanied by on-screen dancers who give a secondary indication of the player's prowess – while a biting CPU scorer will rate them as anything from 'Poor' to 'Excellent', depending on their timing.
Dancing Stage Unleashed 3 will be released for Xbox in March, 2006.
LOTR: The Battle for Middle-Earth II on Xbox 360
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EA today announced that the highly anticipated PC game, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II will make its exclusive console debut when it ships in Summer 2006 on the Xbox 360.
Players can now command epic Middle-earth battles presented in spectacular high-definition from the comfort of their very own couch. To add to the intensity of the experience, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II for the Xbox 360 is the first game in The Lord of the RingsTM series that will be playable over Xbox LIVETM*. Players will be able to challenge friends online and engage in intense, action-packed real-time battles.
Based on the PC version of the same name, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II for the Xbox 360 will bring players into the heart of Middle-earth to live the battles seen in the blockbuster New Line Cinema films and classic J.R.R. Tolkien literary fiction. The game boasts a new and intuitive console-specific control scheme that will allow novice players to enjoy the game's signature strategy gameplay while giving expert players the flexibility needed to engage in a deeply complex strategy experience. Players will directly control hundreds of units in an attempt to defeat enemy armies, conquer new lands, and seal the fate of Middle-earth.
PlayDevil reviews in-depth GTA Liberty City Stories!
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We have just published a very in-depth review of Rockstars latest GTA game, debuting on the Sony PSP!
If you were not yet convinced in either buying a PSP or buying the game, then you must absolutely read the review.
It'll certainly help you decide.
You can read our "GTA LCS review" right here.
D&D Online: Stormreach European website launched
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Atari and Codemasters today announced that the European online portal for the Turbine developed Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach is now live.
Developed by Codemasters, the brand new website at www.ddo-europe.com is home to the official European launch of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach and contains full details and information for European fans of the game along with daily news and community activity.
The official website is localised in three languages – English, French and German – and provides a single point of reference for all future European activities related to the title.
Ubisoft Announces Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Critical Hour
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announces that it will release Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Critical Hour for the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in Spring 2006.
In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Critical Hour, Ubisoft's Quebec studio blends the finest elements of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® series to create the most complete chapter to date.
This latest chapter marks the return to the franchise's roots by reintroducing the deeply strategic and tactical gameplay synonymous with the Rainbow Six name, while incorporating classic in-game elements such as vintage maps and weapons, all rebuilt using today's technology offered at an attractive price.
This will bring an exciting new seven-mission single-player campaign and 16 multiplayer levels to gamers who want more gameplay from one of the most popular franchises on Xbox Live® online gaming service and ubi.com.
DreamCatcher to Publish FUEL
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DreamCatcher Games, an award-winning publisher of PC and Console games, today announced it will publish FUEL, its upcoming racing game, a motor-head's action vehicular marathon, on Windows® (worldwide) and Xbox® (North America only).
The game will ship worldwide in May 2006.
Off-road it, use an ATV or personal watercraft and hustle your way to the finish line at top speed! Play as one of ten characters from around the world and race in your choice of over 35 vehicles. There are no rules in this all out frantic race. This is a no-holds-barred, free-for-all, action-packed game, with one goal – get to the finish line first! ...and scoring points along the way would help!
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials for PSP
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® Essentials, a spy action game available exclusively for the PSP.
Available spring 2006 and developed specifically for the PSP system, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® Essentials will offer a new and unique gaming experience with a storyline drawn from the highest-rated spy action series of all time.
"Splinter Cell Essentials is a groundbreaking handheld game that has everything Splinter Cell fans love about the top-selling franchise," says John Parkes, EMEA marketing director at Ubisoft. "It will also feature a number of surprises that will allow players to dive deeper into the story of Sam Fisher."
Ankh english demo available
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DECK 13 Interactive has released a demo of their upcoming adventure game "Ankh", which is set in Egypt.
The demo weighs around 60-65 Mb and can be downloaded right here, courtesy of Worthplaying.
New booster packs for Battlefield 2 soon
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EA and Digital Illusions today announced that 2 new Booster Packs will be released for the award-winning Battlefield 2 PC game. The two packs, which will each retail for $9.99 in North America, €9.99 in Europe and Ł5.99 in the UK, will be available exclusively online at www.downloader.ea.com. Powered by the Battlefield 2 game engine, Battlefield 2: Euro ForceTM, releasing Feb 8th, will introduce the all-new European Army to three brand new maps. Battlefield 2: Armored FuryTM, releasing March 28th, will focus on large mechanized battles in the American heartland.
In Battlefield 2: Euro Force, the European Army joins the Battlefield fray for the first time on PC. Complete with seven new weapons and four new vehicles, the European Army will be sent into battle against MEC and Chinese forces on three brand new maps. "Operation Smoke Screen" takes place amidst the burning wreckage of an oil field on fire. "The Great Wall of China" will see Chinese Forces attempting to repel a European attack in the shadow of the ancient landmark. "Taraba Quarry" takes place in a large canyon which holds a vital tactical advantage.
Battlefield 2: Armored Fury will add three new maps, all set in the rural heartland of America where the US forces defend their homeland from Chinese and MEC forces. This Booster Pack will also introduce two new vehicle classes: Attack Jets with the ability to use rocket pods and cluster bombs, and agile Scout Choppers which will reveal nearby enemies. "Midnight Sun" takes place on the Alaskan border, where Chinese forces make landfall. "Operation Harvest" will take the player to the vast open plains of Pennsylvania where only the expert use of air and armor will assure victory. "Operation Road Rage" sees all-out tank warfare on the freeways of America.
EA announces Def Jam Fight for NY for PSP
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EA and Def Jam Enterprises, LLC, a media and marketing affiliate of Rush Communications, announced today that Def Jam® Fight For NY: The Takeover will ship to retail outlets nationwide this spring on the PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system. Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover, the prequel to the award-winning Def Jam Vendetta, let's you experience the ultimate hip hop fighting game anywhere you go.
Playing as the hottest artists and celebrities in Hip Hop including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit, you'll be able to unravel the events that lead to Def Jam Vendetta and find out how D-Mob got to rule NYC. Featuring new fighting moves and new venues, where players can gain respect by winning fights and rising among the ranks of the crew. Players can create their own fighter with gear from Def Jam University, Phat Farm, Brand Jordan, Ecko Unlimited, Enyce, Rocawear, Sean John, State Property, Reebok, and more. For the first time ever players can battle in 1-on-1 death matches using PSP's wireless functionality.
GTR 2 is coming !
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With the release of "GTR - FIA GT Racing Game", Developer SimBin Development Team and Publisher 10TACLE STUDIOS AG caused a sensation. Up to that point, there had never been a racing simulation based on a racing series which was accurate down to the last detail as the numerous top ratings and awards for "GTR – FIA GT Racing Game" so impressively demonstrated.
Come summer 2006, GTR 2 will set new standards all over again! The new DirectX9 graphics engine ensures that the race cars and circuits are portrayed in a more detailed and photorealistic way than ever before, and the sensation of speed experienced with the HP-beasts is even more immersive, thanks to the improved driving model.
The dynamic day-night light cycle, weather changes, and impressive damage system once again provides an impressive experience of the exciting FIA GT racing series on your PC at home.
Talkman, microphone powered game for PSP
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TalkMan - and a large blue multilingual bird called Max – is on a mission to break the ice and tear down those barriers that keep nationalities apart. Bring the art of language to your gestures, put words behind the shrugs, turn Spanglish into perfecto Espanol, make the move on the girl or guy in that foreign bar who catches your eye - in short, become a jetsetter able to communicate in six languages with more than 3000 crucial phrases at your fingertips.
Following the recent success of the Asian version in Japan and Korea, Talkman is coming to Europe and Australasia this spring on PSP, courtesy of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. TalkMan is the portable language entertainment tool and interactive phrasebook that makes sure you are ready to talk - wherever you are – and comes packed with the phrases that count in six languages: French; English; German; Spanish; Italian and, of course, Japanese!
Using TalkMan is simple. All you need is a PSP, one TalkMan UMD (containing all six languages) and the special microphone which comes bundled with Talkman. TalkMan is hosted by Max, the friendly on-screen language guru who is there to help you along, to make the introduction to your new found foreign friends and to provide you with essential language tutorials:
TalkMan is due to release this May – in time for the football! If you are new to the world of PSP please contact your local press officer for a demonstration of TalkMan and to explore the power of PSP for watching films, listening to your favourite tunes, looking at travel snaps or playing games. It's a great travel companion.
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle CG movie ?
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4Kids Entertainment and The Mirage Group announced today an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, to develop and publish Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® video games based on the new CG feature-length film being produced by Imagi Animation Studios and to be distributed domestically by Warner Bros. Pictures and internationally by The Weinstein Company.
Under the Ubisoft agreement, it is expected that the video games will be available for gaming consoles in conjunction with the movie's planned release in early 2007. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie will be the first all CG animated movie in the history of the franchise. The PG-rated movie will derive its tone from the original comic-book series and will be grittier than the previous live action pictures.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been an international phenomenon for more than twenty years. The property began as an underground comic book and is now one of the most popular licenses; the 4Kids TV show is broadcast in 90 territories; and the toys, movies and video games are popular throughout the world.
"Ubisoft has demonstrated its strong commitment to making quality license-based games and truly understands the spirit of one of the world's most famous children's brands," said Christian Salomon, director of licensing at Ubisoft. "Ubisoft is thrilled to be bringing the Turtles back in an exciting new adventure that will attract both the first generation of enthusiasts all the way through to the current and future generations of fans."
Far Cry Instincts X-Box review on PlayDevil
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One of our reviewers, Jurgen has done an update and made a very in-depth review of Ubisoft's stealth & sneak action adventure game "Far Cry Instincts", only on X-Box.
The full review can be read right here.
Btw, we are still taking in some new staff so if you're in writing for PlayDevil or doing something else for the site, please get in touch with us asap!
POSTAL Producers Make End Around International Game Censorship!
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Toss another shrimp on the barbee, Australia! Brazil, prepare to go Carnivale! New Zealand, Korea and the host of other countries whose citizens have been unfairly denied their birthright to play the video and computer games of their choice can finally rejoice! Running With Scissors (RWS), the World's Most Dangerous Software Company has cut through the bureaucratic, political and censorial red tape to make the POSTAL computer games universally available.
The move will also give the POSTAL video game franchise a passport to the United Kingdom (where it was banned in a hysterical overreaction to the tragic death of Princess Diana), hardware-happy Singapore, South Africa ("We're finally going to play Sun City," joked Running With Scissors CEO Vince Desi) and the largest potential market in the world, China ("We owe them something for giving us Fried Rice with Pork," Desi passionately proclaimed).
RWS has inked a deal with Softwrap which will allow the POSTAL game line to be sold virtually anywhere on the globe through a simple online transaction. Thanks to Softwrap's ability to deal in a wide range of foreign currencies and pay systems, RWS games will now be delivered to anyone, anywhere via online access.
The History of "Going Postal": In the mid-80s, a series of incidents occurred in the U.S. during which postal employees went unexpectedly berserk and began gunning down their supervisors and co-workers. The term "going postal" soon began to infiltrate American slang in reference to anyone who became suddenly violent.
Two new Far Cry Instintcs games for Xbox and 360 !
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Today Ubisoft announced that its award-winning Montreal Studio is developing two new titles inspired by the recently released Far Cry Instincts video game.
Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter (working title) for the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will introduce players to an entirely new story, characters and game features that reflect and improve upon the critically acclaimed elements of the first title.
Far Cry Instincts Predator for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will feature both Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter and an enhanced version of the original Far Cry Instincts game. Offering the kind of lush and deep natural environment true to the Far Cry® brand, Far Cry Instincts on Xbox 360 will captivate gamers with its enhanced graphical reality and gameplay. Giving gamers the opportunity to discover the Far Cry universe in an optimized, high-definition environment, the game takes advantage of Xbox 360's multi-core next-generation engine for improved performance. Gamers will experience advanced pathfinding and new enemy and vehicle artificial intelligence for improved chase scenes and more enemies on-screen at one time, allowing for more adrenaline-rushing fast-action sequences. Far Cry Instincts Predator and Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter are slated for release in spring 2006.
"Far Cry Instincts quickly became one of the most talked-about games of 2005 because of its blend of high graphical quality, wide open environments and immersive gameplay elements," said John Parkes, EMEA Marketing Director for Ubisoft. "Ubisoft is confident that Far Cry Instincts Predator for Xbox 360 and Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter for Xbox will be among the best games this year."
PlayDevil's GTA: Liberty City Stories COMPETITION!
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To start 2006 really good, we have with the help of publisher Take-Two Interactive Benelux published a new devilish COMPETITION!
This time, when you answer 5 easy questions regarding this latest GTA instalment on the PSP, win an exclusive GTA: LCS t-shirt!
Indeed, these t-shirts CAN NOT be bought in shops or anywhere else so you'll wear some very exclusive shirt.
For more information, hop on to our COMPETITION page right here.
Watch out for our own GTA: LCS PSP review real soon.
Oh yeah, and good luck!
SEGA Confirm OutRun 2006: Coast to Coast For Xbox
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SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc are proud to announce that OutRun 2006: Coast to Coast, the next instalment in the OutRun series, is confirmed for release on the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft®.
The Xbox version of OutRun 2006: Coast to Coast is scheduled to hit streets at the end of March alongside the PlayStation®2, PSPTM portable entertainment system and PC versions.
OutRun 2006: Coast to Coast Xbox features a choice of 15 fully licensed Ferrari models, featuring the all-new F430 and F430 Spider, as well as the dazzling Superamerica and the stunning 550 Barchetta.
Power your way across 15 new American themed environments from the OutRun2 SP arcade experience. Race from coast to glorious coast with a fresh new mission structure, a license mode and online play, with up to 6 players for a thrilling head-to-head journey.
Stubbs the Zombie Rebel without a Pulse demo
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THQ has released a new PC demo for their upcoming action game.
The demo is single-player only and can be downloaded, with a direct link right here.
25 to Life goes GOLD
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Publisher Eidos has just announced that "25 to Life" has gone gold and should arrive @ your local game shop real soon.
Here's more:
Eidos has fired off the golden bullet this week as 25 to Life has officially Gone Gold! Be the law, or break the law, there’s only one week to wait before the choice is yours. It’s like you can already hear the sound of the streets ring with gunfire mixed over your favorite hip-hop beats. It’s time to let your own attitude and style shine through as you bring your own personalized character to battle it out with up to 16 players online! Whether you get a blast from throwin’ Molotovs, or prefer to safely pick off your foes with a RSG1 sniper rifle, there’s a weapon to complement any style from our diverse arsenal.
Will you lead a life of crime, or protect and serve at any cost? Choose wisely... the future of the streets is in your hands. 25 to Life will be available in North America starting January 18th, 2006 on PS2, Xbox, and PC.
Digital Jesters Wound Up by order of High Court
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On December 22nd a group of creditors obtained a Winding-Up order from the High Court in the United Kingdom against the publisher Digital Jesters.
Following up on this order the creditors now intend to pursue further legal action against the directors of Digital Jesters, Mr. Terry Malham and Mr. Leonardo Zullo.
In addition the creditors intend to demonstrate the Shadow Directorship of Mr. Rakesh Gandhi and administrators will shortly be appointed to investigate the transactions of Digital Jesters, their investors and associated ventures such as 'Myriad Interactive' of Mr. Marco Landi, with the aim of recovering outstanding debts.
Ubisoft Announces Monster 4x4 World Circuit For Xbox
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Today, Ubisoft announced Monster 4x4 World Circuit for the Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Scheduled to ship in North America March 2005, Monster 4x4 World Circuit lets players control the world's most powerful trucks and go head-to-head in pulse-pounding off-road competitions all over the world.
Whether you're grinding through the desert of Egypt, crunching up snowy mountains in Russia, or smashing up trees in California to make the ride a little bumpier for the guy behind you, keep your eyes on the prize: The cash you earn on the circuit goes to customize your trucks and build up your ultimate Monster machine.
Tetris for the DS with Wi-Fi ready!
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Nintendo is putting a new spin on the classic with Tetris DS, available March 20 exclusively for Nintendo DS, which incorporates the use of Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's wireless gaming service.
Hard-core and casual gamers alike became obsessed with the original. Tetris DS builds on that emotional attachment by combining the original game with new types of game play that could only be possible on Nintendo DS.
Each of the six modes of play features a theme based on a classic Nintendo game, such as Super Mario Bros.®, The Legend of Zelda® or Metroid®. The traditional Tetriminos (falling blocks) and line-clearing strategy remain the staples of the game, but the touch screen adds a new element of interactivity.
Some modes give players special Tetris puzzles to solve. Others feature head-to-head action between two players, or massive wireless battles between 10 DS users, even if only one player has a game card. Players also can log onto Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to compete in two- or four-player battles. Tetris DS even includes a point-based rating system based on players' battle results. Opponents can see one another's ratings, which indicate their skill levels.
Every gamer, whether competitive or casual, will find a way to reconnect with one of the most popular puzzle games in history.
