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] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, February 28 2006 @ 9:44 CET]Midway unveils 2006 lineup for PSP
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Midway today announced the company’s 2006 lineup of products for Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP) game system. The 2006 PSP lineup will include titles based on top Midway franchises such as:
NBA Ballers: Rebound™, expected to ship in spring; Mortal Kombat®: Unchained™, scheduled for fall; and a new RUSH® racing title, scheduled to ship for the holidays.
“In 2006, Midway will begin our strong support of the PSP handheld market by bringing some of our top franchises to the system,” said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. “All of these titles are perfect for gaming on the go, whether it’s a pick-up game of NBA Ballers: Rebound, a quick race in RUSH or a fight to the death in Mortal Kombat: Unchained.”
About NBA Ballers: Rebound
For the first on PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable), experience the path from
Wanna-Be-Baller to becoming one of the NBA’s elite with NBA Ballers: Rebound. To achieve celebrity status on the courts, with the sweetest rides, the hottest fashions and the biggest mansions, you have to showcase and prove your superstar skills. Create your player from hundreds of custom clothing and jewelry combinations, take on the best Ballers in the world in hot, Wi-Fi enabled 1-on-1 or 1-on-1-on-1 action and make the journey from no name to an all-time great!
About RUSH
For the first time ever on PSP, attempt mad jumps, high-flying stunts and arcade-style racing from the original RUSH franchise. Go head to head with a friend in a street race or cruise mission using Wi-Fi functionality, or experience Story Mode which allows you to race through 5 Los Angeles city re-creations while finding treacherous shortcuts and surviving death-defying jumps! Exclusive to the PSP is an all-new Stunt Arena, where players can fly over ramps and perform stunts in the air and drive the loop-de-loop to gain massive bursts of speed, all the while collecting golden tokens to unlock extra content. Feel the RUSH as you race more than 36 licensend rides including muscle, tuner and exotic vehicles!
About Mortal Kombat: Unchained
Mortal Kombat: Unchained takes the Mortal Kombat franchise to new heights with an innovative fighting system tailored for Wi-Fi functionality, unparalleled depth and brutally intense action that will appeal to long-time Mortal Kombat fans, as well as PSP gamers. The game features lightning-fast combat, new moves and combinations and PSP exclusive characters and environments.
For more information about NBA Ballers: Rebound, RUSH or Mortal Kombat: Unchained, please visit http://www.midway.com.
Updated Release List
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, February 28 2006 @ 9:41 CET]
We have updated our "Release List" today with a bunch of new games for all the supported platforms.
Every game is added towards end March (Q1) so you'll have a better idea when your favourite game(s) hits the shops.
Please note that these release dates can always be changed by the publisher.
We try to publish an accurate as possible list, compiled from all the release lists that we receive from the publishers.
You can view PlayDevil's "Release List" right here.
Race with the Project Gotham Racing developers!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, February 27 2006 @ 11:04 CET]
On Wednesday 1st March at 18.00 GMT, Xbox Live members from across Europe will have the chance to take on Gareth Wilson and Ben Ward from Bizarre Creation playing on Project Gotham Racing 2 and Project Gotham Racing 3, games that they helped to develop. The lucky gamers selected to play against the developers will also have the chance to win one of only 100 places in this exclusive racing 'club' and bag themselves a slick, ultra limited-edition, Project Gotham Racing black-finished Xbox 360 console. But remember, speed alone is not enough since these winners will be selected by Gareth and Ben at the end of the Developer Showdown, based on who has showed the most flair, style and racing finesse when taking on the guys from Bizarre Creations.
Gamers who are not already a member of Xbox Live shouldn't worry, because there's still a chance of getting into the PGR 100. Details of other ways to win a place in the PGR 100, for both Xbox and Xbox 360 owners, are available www.xbox.com/pgr100 . PGR fans should visit this site regularly as it's updated with new details on how gamers can take their place in this select group of enthusiastic gamers and petrol-heads.
How do I get the chance to play in the Developer Showdown?
All Xbox Live members need to do is:
1. Sign into Xbox Live
2. If you are playing on PGR 3 add the following Gamertags to your friends list:
PGR100 1
PGR100 2
If you are playing on PGR 2 add the following Gamertags to your friends list:
PGR100 3
PGR100 4
After that, gamers just go onto Xbox Live on 1st March 2006 from 18.00 GMT until 20.00 GMT to check if they have been invited to join in a game and if they have then...
3. Get in the game and chat with Gareth and Ben!
New console content available for LMA Manager 2006
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, February 27 2006 @ 11:02 CET]
Football management fanatics can fully update LMA Manager 2006 with all the mid-season data thanks to a unique download now available over PlayStation 2 Net and Xbox Live
The LMA Manager 2006 team have been busy compiling all of the player moves from the January 2006 transfer window ready for the second half of the season. Now all the updated transfer and player data can be accessed and implemented into LMA Manager 2006, the best-selling console football management game this winter.
Football completists will delight as they will now be able to update LMA Manager 2006 completely, enabling them to see Evra and Vidic in the Manchester United squad, Cassano with the Galacticos at Real Madrid, Maniche in the Chelsea midfield and Di Vaio leading the line at Monaco.
The football fans in the dedicated LMA Manager research team have also been monitoring the first half of the season very closely and where a player has been performing significantly better or worse, their rating scores have been amended accordingly and included in the download. So if you want to get the updated stats for the most-improved players, including Cicinho in the Real Madrid defence, Chimbonda at Wigan Athletic, Fred at Lyon and Luca Toni at Fiorentina, hook up your broadband connection and get LMA Manager 2006 bang up to date.
This feature is a real treat for online PlayStation 2 users – LMA Manager 2006 is the only game enabled to completely update your game over the online service. It's simple to activate too - just choose the "Online" or "Xbox Live" option from the game's Main Menu and follow the onscreen prompts.
The LMA Manager 2006 mid-season online update is now available for PlayStation 2 and Xbox via download for just £2.99 and join a huge number of virtual managers in the busy LMA Manager forums at www.codemasters.co.uk/lma2006/
Oxygen Games announce World Championship Poker 2
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, February 23 2006 @ 22:03 CET]
Oxygen Games are delighted to announce the launch of World Championship Poker 2. The game has already launched in the US to massive critical acclaim and as the clear number one poker title based on aggregated reviews.
"Oxygen Games are delighted to announce World Championship Poker 2 as part of our ongoing strategy to deliver authentic and immersive entertainment to the mainstream consumer. Releasing the critically acclaimed World Championship Poker 2 clearly demonstrates the strength and positioning of the Oxygen Games brand" Jim Scott - GM Oxygen Games
With a skill-based system of game play, career mode and multi-player options combined with the most advanced AI in any poker title to-date, World Championship Poker 2 will fast become an essential purchase in the UK and mainland Europe for any aspiring poker shark.
World Championship Poker 2 is scheduled to ship this April on the PlayStation2, PSP, Xbox video game systems PC.
QUAKE 4 1.1 BETA Update Available
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, February 23 2006 @ 22:01 CET]
This is the BETA of our broad QUAKE 4 update. It fixes issues and adds gameplay elements throughout both single and multiplayer - including voice chat in multiplayer, a forecemodel option, a one-minute warning for tournament matches, fixed pure server autodownloading, Hyper-Threading Technology support, smooth stairjumping and a ton of multiplayer specific fixes which have been requested by the community and discovered during our own gameplay. In short, multiplayer is fixed. ;) For a complete list of new features, fixes, and changes, please see the ReadMe file.
This update will bring any previous version of the game completely up to date, however it will affect pure server and protocol consistency. Therefore, players who update to 1.1 BETA will only be able to play multiplayer against other 1.1 BETA users, and save games created on previous versions of the game will not be compatible with the 1.1 BETA update. Please use the form at http://www.idsoftware.com/bugs/ to report any issues you find with the 1.1 BETA update.
Once we are satisfied the 1.1 BETA is completely solid, we will release the FINAL 1.1 update. This will be a required update and will be available through the Update option in the game. With that release, we'll also be including 4 all-new multiplayer maps in addition to the QUAKEMAS map pack (3 maps) that was released in December.
We are currently working with the mod team community to deliver the 1.1 SDK and bring their mods current as soon as possible. Lastly, stay tuned in the coming months for additional free game content including new maps and gametypes.
http://www.idsoftware.com/
http://www.quake4game.com/update/index.asp
Pathologic coming to the UK in March
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, February 23 2006 @ 22:01 CET]
GMX Media are today announcing that they will be releasing the horror adventure title Pathologic for PC CD-ROM in the UK in March 2006. The game has been licensed from BUKA Entertainment and developed by Ice-pick Lodge. GMX Media will be publishing and distributing the title in the UK.
Pathologic is a unique type of adventure game designed to affect the emotional and psychological state of the player in a way that no other PC game has achieved.
The story begins in a place called the Ancient Steppe when a strange town appears from nowhere. Seeming to be a small drover settlement , the mysterious, isolated establishment has managed to survive for several generations. It could have continued to grow, were it not for a sudden outbreak of some kind of lethal disease, which begins to mercilessly slaughter the denizens inhabiting the area. Even science has proven helpless in finding a cure, or at least providing some explanation.
Three outsiders arrive at the contaminated town. The first is a highly-educated Bachelor with a ruthless manner of investigation, assigned by the provincial authorities. The second is a far-sighted Ripper with a reputation as an ingenious surgeon, in search of his father's terrible heritage. The last character is an eccentric girl, possessing mystic healing abilities, that could become the town's heavenly salvation were it not for fresh memory of the horrors of her recent past...
Each of them must survive in this hell and play a vital role in the fate of the town... one of them could be you.
The atmosphere of the game reproduces the tense feeling of danger at every turn. You'll witness dreadful images of city in agony, incessant death of the infected and the dramatic tragedies of the doomed people...
New Voice Of Lara Croft Revealed
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, can today confirm that the new voice of Lara Croft is leading British actress Keeley Hawes.
Keeley, best known for her role of three years as Zoë Reynolds in BBC's flagship drama 'Spooks' and recently seen in Michael Winterbottom's feature Cock and Bull Story, took to the part of Lady Lara Croft, 11th generation Countess, effortlessly, "Lara Croft is such a strong and powerful character, but she also has an edge to her, which was great to portray vocally. Lara is getting up to all sorts of trouble in Legend, I am sure the fans won't be disappointed!"
"Keeley is perfect for the voice of Lara" said Matt Gorman, Brand Controller for the Tomb Raider series, "she had the right balance of aristocracy and attitude to really bring to life Miss Croft in all her glory."
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend is the seventh title to be released in the Tomb RaiderTM series, which originally launched in 1996, and is still one of the best selling videogame franchises of all time with over 28 million copies sold.
Taito Legends 2: The Second is coming
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Xplosiv confirmed today the release date for 'Taito Legends 2' the eagerly anticipated companion to their chart-topping retro collection 'Taito Legends'.
Taito Legends 2 will compliment the first collection and fulfill the wishes of many retro gamers dreams with 40 additional titles including Darius Gaiden, Puzzle Bobble 2, Space Invaders DX, Elevator Action Returns, Rastan 2, Qix and many others. Spanning 25 years these titles represent the complete history of gaming, covering three decades in two great packs.
Taito will forever be known as the company that gave birth to the gaming revolution with Space Invaders. However, since that gaming milestone in 1978 Taito have been innovators and pioneers in the history of arcade gaming, creating new genres and pushing gameplay to the limit. Taito Legends 2 will maintain the quality and momentum set by Taito Legends, which received exceptional reviews on its release:
Taito Legends 2 includes:
Alpine Ski
Kuri Kinton
Arabian Magic
Legend Of Kage
Bonze Adventure
Liquid Kids
Cameltry
Lunar Rescue
Chack'n Pop
Majestic 12
Cleopatra Fortune
Metal Black
Crazy Balloon
Puchi Carat
Darius Gaiden
Puzzle Bobble 2
Don Doko Don
Qix
Dungeon Magic
Raimais
Elevator Action Returns
Rastan 2
The Fairyland Story
Space Invaders 95
Football Champ
Space Invaders DX
Front Line
Violence Fight
Gekirindan
Wild Western
Grid Seeker: Project Storm Hammer
Insector X
Growl
KiKi KaiKai
Gun Frontier
4 games exclusive to PS2
Balloon Bomber
Ray Storm
G Darius
Syvalion
4 games exclusive to Xbox and PC
Bubble Symphony
Cadash
Rayforce
Pop 'n Pop
Release: March 31, 2006
Formats: PlayStation® 2, Xbox and PC CD ROM
SRP: £19.99
Two New Titles Announced For Nintendo DS
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, February 21 2006 @ 16:11 CET]
It's been more than 20 years since Nintendo's highly acclaimed franchise, Super Mario Bros.®, first hit store shelves. On May 7, eager fans from Mario's classic days must wait no longer to see the brothers return in an all-new platformer with the launch of New Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo DS.
On the heels of Valentine's Day romance is in the air, even in the Mushroom Kingdom. But Princess Peach wasn't able to celebrate with her special someone, seeing that she's been taken prisoner by Bowser and Bowser Jr. Only the Mario Bros. can rescue the princess from her evil captors as they battle familiar enemies like Goombas and Koopas along with new foes and big bosses.
New Super Mario Bros. is loaded with features and characters that could only exist in the Mushroom Kingdom, including all-new power-ups like the BlueShell, in which Mario can ride, and a massive Mushroom that makes him ultra-huge. The title features stunning 3-D models moving through lavish, cleverly designed 2-D worlds, culminating in a final showdown for the freedom of Princess Peach.
Then, on June 5, another title launches for Nintendo DS. In Magnetica, marbles roll down a twisted path toward the goal and it's up to players to stop them by launching new marbles into the oncoming ones. The marbles will disappear if players match three or more in this massive marble elimination. All actions are controlled with the stylus in this title that satisfies even the strongest puzzle addiction.
Dynasty Warriors Wage War On 360
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, February 21 2006 @ 13:34 CET]
Koei Ltd. today announced plans to bring their multi million selling Dynasty Warriors series to Xbox 360 in the shape of Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires. KOEI have chosen the deeper, more strategic challenge of DW5 Empires to be the first Dynasty Warriors of the next generation. The European release of Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires on both Xbox 360 and PS2 is scheduled for Summer 2006.
"Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires on Xbox 360 will be the most visually astounding game in the hugely popular Dynasty Warriors series to date." said Will Curley, KOEI UK Sales Manager. "It will also offer Xbox 360 and PS2 gamers a much more strategically involving Dynasty Warriors experience, with tactical cunning and diplomatic maneuvering just as important as your expertise out on the battlefield."
More information will soon be available at: http://www.koei.co.uk/
Battle of Europe Demo Now Available!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, February 20 2006 @ 17:03 CET]
Entertainment software publisher Black Bean will today release a playable demo for Battle of Europe its WW2 flight combat game.
Battle of Europe allows players to become an ace fighter pilot to take on the might of the German Luftwaffe downing planes and sinking Battleships in a frantic and addictive environment. Simulation and arcade gameplay collide with great results, the missions are detailed and varied and the ability to play the levels at the controls of a number of different aircraft lends excellent replay value to an already fantastically priced title.
All information about Battle of Europe can be found at http://www.boe.blackbeangames.com .Download the demo today and earn your wings.
Battle of Europe flies into stores across Europe in March.
Spartan: Total Warrior review
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We have just made a review online of the action-adventure game for Xbox, "Spartan: Total Warrior".
The game was developed by The Creative Assembly and they had a very hugh success with their previous title, "Rome: Total War".
If this game, for consoles is better then its big brother, only the review will tell.
And you can read the entire review right here.
Timeshift demo released
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Publisher Atari has just released the official demo of their upcoming "time based" FPS game, "Timshift".
The demo can be downloaded through the official website, right here.
Groove Games Announces FPS game Warpath
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Groove Games, a global interactive entertainment software publisher, today announced the development of its new fast-paced Sci-fi First Person Shooter (FPS) game, "WarPath." Developed by Digital Extremes, "WarPath" offers up a unique single player experience as well as multiplayer modes that will challenge any shooter fan who owns an Xbox video game system from Microsoft, or a PC. "WarPath" will ship to North American retail stores in Spring 2006.
"With 'Warpath,' we wanted to get back to the essence of what a multiplayer FPS should be: fast action, great graphics, and most importantly, fun gameplay," said Jon Walsh, CEO, Groove Games. "'Warpath' lets you run faster, jump higher, and fly farther than any other FPS out there," continued Walsh. "We pushed the limits as far as we felt we could and feel that it really paid off."
"'WarPath' is a perfect fit for our strategy of delivering great games to the market at a price point everyone can enjoy," said Walsh. "Its high-quality, fun gameplay, unlimited replayability, and innovation offer up something that we feel will strongly appeal to the FPS audience."
"WarPath" carries an MSRP of US $29.99 on Xbox and US $19.99 on PC.
Trauma Centre: Under The Knife launches on DS
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A steady hand will be required as life and death decisions are laced firmly in your palm when Trauma Centre: Under The Knife launches on the Nintendo DS across Europe on 28th April 2006.
Become the next emergency room super-star as you take on the role of rookie doctor Derek Stiles in Trauma Centre: Under The Knife, from Publisher and Developer Atlus, Co. After being emerged into a dramatic and exciting storyline, players must guide Dr Stiles through a series of operations, learning new skills and talents along the way.
Set in Hope Hospital, Bay Dr Stiles must learn to cope under pressure as he gets to grip with basic surgery. After getting a few operations under his belt his mentors realise Dr Stiles is no ordinary doctor, but possesses a gift known in medical circles as the 'Healing Touch', a skill only possessed by a few top doctors, this special ability allows you to slow down time and perform miracles. Players must now utilise all the speed and concentration they can muster to master Stiles' fantastic ability and save lives.
Using Nintendo DS's unique touch-screen, players are put in the heart of the action – carrying out surgery using the Nintendo DS stylus on the lower screen. The touch-screen not only displays the area of surgery, but also displays all the tools for the job including scalpels, tweezers, syringes, lasers and more. This user interface allows players to quickly select the correct tools for the job and adds realism by making the player use each individual item. The top screen is used to display vital hints and tips from colleagues, time remaining and the all-important number of mistakes made.
So scrub up and prepare to eradicate the world of disease as Trauma Centre: Under The Knife goes on sale across Europe on 28th April 2006 at the estimated retail price of around £29.99.
Flatout returns on Xbox, PC & PS2
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As worldwide sales of FlatOut crash through the 800,000 mark, the sequel to the much acclaimed destruction racer is set to accelerate its way on to PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC this May in the nitrous charged form of FlatOut 2, courtesy of Bugbear Entertainment and Empire Interactive, one of the UK's leading independent game publishers.
Featuring an enhanced version of the original's lauded physics engine and even faster driving track designs, FlatOut 2 also boasts a plethora of improvements, enhancements and additions to make this the definitive FlatOut experience. Twice as many vehicles, a more sophisticated career mode, additional race environments, double the number of tracks; twice as many mini-games along with brand new and much requested online multiplayer modes are just some of the exhaustive features that are included in FlatOut 2.
Wreck hard in this action racer to earn the ultimate honour of being the dirtiest in the gravel, the deadliest on the race track and the meanest around the streets.
With over 5,000 fully destructible objects on every track as well as 40 deformable parts on each vehicle, physical interaction in a racing game is taken to unprecedented heights with the destructive element influencing players racing tactics like no other driving game on the market. With a greater emphasis placed on causing destruction on the track by offering greater rewards, game play will be even more frantic than ever. Drivers will need to tear into competitors' cars, trash the local scenery thereby littering the track with all manner of obstacles. All in the attempt to wreck their opponents race enabling the collection of maximum performance and cash bonuses, while at the same time trying to concentrate on their own race in a bid to cross the line first.
And with the ever popular Rag Doll mini-games from the original FlatOut making a welcome return and better than ever with 12 Rag Doll events, a Rag Doll Championship as well as online support for Rag Dolls, FlatOut 2 is set to be the biggest, brashest and most destructive action racing game of 2006.
Sci-Fi screenwriter writes storyline for Maelstrom
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Codemasters is tapping into experienced screenwriting talent to create the backdrop for its futuristic strategy action epic Maelstrom, coming Q3 exclusively for PC.
When it launches the game will not just have the action and characters of a science-fiction blockbuster movie, but will also feature a gripping scenario devised by James Swallow, an experienced science fiction screenwriter whose previous credits include Star Trek: Voyager and Doctor Who.
"I'm excited to be a part of the Maelstrom project," says Swallow, "We have a dynamic and compelling plotline, epic scope and strong characters. As the game unfolds, the conflicts between the factions and the characters within them become the flashpoints for player missions, and what begins as a battle to live another day soon becomes a global fight for survival, with the player at the heart of the action."
Says Carl Johnson, Maelstrom's game designer at Codemasters:
"The story in Maelstrom is hugely important; it doesn't just set the tone and atmosphere, but it also ties directly into the game mechanics, to give the player a better understanding of each faction and how they play. The story follows the apocalypse that has befallen Earth and provides the player with a greater understanding of the motivations behind each of the game's three factions, the origins of the technology for each side, and the reasons behind the conflict."
Tekken joins the PSP
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The wait is over, the battle has been won and victory is complete.
Tekken, the legendary fighting franchise, is to make its debut this Summer on PlayStation®Portable (PSP). Having launched ten years ago on the original PlayStation®, Tekken joins the lofty heights of franchises such as WipEout and Ridge Racer which have now appeared on every generation of PlayStation® hardware.
TekkenTM Dark Resurrection for PSP takes all the top elements from the latest arcade version of the world's best-loved fighting game and introduces a host of new, PSP-exclusive features to deliver great mobile gaming.
As you would expect from any Tekken game, the graphics are razor sharp, pushing the PSP to its limits. Two new characters from the arcade version, Dragunov and Lili, allow PSP owners the chance to try out some new moves. With the return of classic fighter, Armor King, the list of combatants goes up to a jaw-shattering 30 characters, each ready to fight across 19 ass-kicking stages. In addition to the conventional arcade set-up, a variety of new game modes deliver a "play anytime, anywhere" experience, perfect for gaming on the go, and the inclusion of wireless two-player, head-to-head combat means that you'll be able to stuff your mates any time, any place.
With extra items to customise your fighter and new movie sequences, exclusive to the PSP, Tekken: Dark Resurrection is the ultimate beat'em-up experience. You'll need to fight harder than ever before to rise through the ranks and beat down all opposition. With competition this intense, it's a good thing you can take the PSP anywhere to help hone your fighting skills...
Playable demo of Tycoon City New York
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Atari and Deep Red Games are allowing budding city builders everywhere a chance to get an advance hands-on taste of the game with the release of the brand new playable demo, as well as the second just released teaser trailer.
To see for yourself how to become king of the hill, top of the heap, download and view both the playable demo and the brand new teaser trailer at the official Tycoon City New York website at http://www.atari.com/tycooncity
Tycoon City New York is released on PC on Friday 24th February.
Football Manager Set For Easter Kick-Off
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Fans of Sports Interactive's legendary Football Manager series will be 'happy bunnies' this Easter as SEGA confirm the release of the platform-pioneering games Football Manager Handheld (Sony PSP) and Football Manager 2006 (Microsoft Xbox 360) ready for the holidays on 13 April 2006.
For anyone who loves football, Football Manager Handheld offers a dream come true. Quick and simple to use, this world of football allows you to pick up your PSP and delve into the vast database of players and teams with ease - rise through the ranks, become a title contender, then pit your wits against the best in Europe - all in the palm of your hands.
And, for those gamers who can't wait to experience managing on the go, there's even better news. Football ManagerTM Handheld just got better as SI announce an increase in each team's squad sizes from 30 to 36 players.
Sports Interactive and SEGA have also confirmed brand new Xbox Live features, adding a whole new dimension to multiplayer management. These features include an option allowing you to export your previously saved teams and go head-to-head with other human bosses competing in a 16-team knockout cup or 8-team league competition - arguments over whose team is best have just become a thing of the past.
You can also gauge your progress as a manager using Xbox 360's new Gamerpoints system, which awards managers points for everything from signing your first player to going a whole season unbeaten.
In addition to this, the games arrive in time to include all of the January transfer window signings, maintaining the level of detail and realism that is the hallmark of the series.
Go! Sudoku coming to North American PSP owners
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Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, in an agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment of Europe, announced Go! Sudoku for the PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Go! Sudoku is the addictive puzzle game that is taking the world by storm and will be released in North America in March 2006. Go! Sudoku, is an interactive experience that requires gamers to place numbers inside a grid so that every column, every row and every box contains the number one to nine only once.
Go! Sudoku contains 1,000 puzzles in four single-player difficulty levels, along with many multiplayer modes. With customizable backgrounds and energizing music, Go! Sudoku brings the popular puzzle to a new level.
Created in Japan, Sudoku has become a worldwide phenomenon. Many newspapers around the world have featured Sudoku puzzles, and Sudoku books continue to top bestseller lists.
"Ubisoft is very excited to bring Go! Sudoku to the PSP system," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. "Now everyone can enjoy this incredibly addictive game on the go, against the clock or competing with friends."
Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII for Xbox 360 in Q4 FY 2005-2006
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that the action-filled flight combat game Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII will be released for Xbox 360 and Xbox video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft in Q4 FY 2005-2006.
In Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II. As a squadron leader, players can fly up to 38 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions.
Developed by Ubisoft, Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII features innovative squadron-based combat, in which each artificial intelligence wingman's specialized skill can be used to the pilot's advantage. During the course of the 18-mission campaign, players will evolve along with their wingmen into an ace fighting force. Spectacular graphics enhance the combat experience in true World War II battle sites such as England, Germany, France, Morocco, Pearl Harbor, Midway and Tokyo. The heroic storyline that follows the evolution of a single squadron and the cinematic presentation create moments reminiscent of classic World War II movies. Pilots fly in close to Germany's industrial terrain during a bombing raid or emerge from the fog and cloud cover over London to engage the enemy. Up to 16 players online can engage over Xbox Live® online game service in head-to-head dogfights or cooperative team play between squadrons in 10 additional missions.
Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII for Xbox 360 will feature significant visual and sound enhancements that will take advantage of the powerful audio and graphical capabilities of Xbox 360's platform. Stunning graphics and improved sound will completely immerse the player in a cinematic experience as fights in epic air battles of World War II
Browsing on the Internet on your DS?
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Opera Software today announced that it will deliver the World Wide Web to Nintendo DS users in Japan.
In Opera's agreement with Nintendo, Nintendo DS users will now be able to surf the full Internet from their systems using the Opera browser. The Opera browser for Nintendo DS will be sold as a DS card. Users simply insert the card into the Wi-Fi enabled Nintendo DS, connect to a network, and begin browsing on two screens.
Earlier this year, Nintendo reported that 13 million Nintendo DS systems were sold to consumers around the world within just 13 months of its debut in November 2004. Nintendo DS combines unique dual screens, touch screen, voice recognition and wireless and Wi-Fi communications capabilities. According to an independent market research company in Japan, Nintendo DS has become the fastest selling video games machine to top the 6 million sales mark in Japan in just over 14 months since its Japanese debut, breaking the old record held by Nintendo's Game Boy Advance.
"The incredibly popular Nintendo DS is already Wi-Fi enabled to support real-time gaming, so adding Web browsing capabilities was a natural evolution for this device," says Scott Hedrick, Executive Vice President, Opera Software. "Gaming devices are growing more advanced and a great Web experience is becoming a product differentiator for gaming manufacturers. Opera is excited to work with Nintendo to deliver a unique dual screen, full Internet experience on Nintendo DS."
With an on-screen keypad and stylus, users can easily navigate the Web from their Nintendo DS with PDA-like functionality. Based on the same core as the Opera desktop browser, Opera delivers superior speed and rendering of Web pages on the Nintendo DS.
"Within just five seconds of turning on the system, the Nintendo DS is already fully operational. This makes it the ideal device to enable people to swiftly obtain the latest information from the internet, wherever they are," says Masaru Shimomura, Deputy General Manager of Nintendo's R & D Department. "Opera exceeded our expectations with its user friendly interface, quick access to all your favorite sites, ease of use and, most importantly, in making the best use of the Nintendo DS system's unique double screens and touch screen features. Opera is an important partner for Nintendo in our efforts to further expand the users of the Nintendo DS."
Nintendo Co., Ltd. held a presentation today in Tokyo, Japan, to announce updates for the Nintendo DS. Information on the availability of the Opera browser DS card has not yet been announced.
First title signed for Nintendo's REVOLUTION
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Blitz Games, one of the UK's leading independent game development studios today announced the signing of its first title for Nintendo's next generation Revolution console. Details of the game itself will be announced shortly by a major publisher.
Andrew Oliver, co-founder and Development Director of Blitz Games commented, "We're genuinely very excited to be working on the Revolution. Nintendo's innovation over the years has trail blazed new concepts and the new controller is no exception. It will give people new ways to play existing genres but moreover we hope it will spawn altogether new gaming experiences.
Philip Oliver, CEO Blitz Games added, "This latest addition to our portfolio clearly signals that Blitz is one of the few major developers with the capability and technology to work on both next and current generation titles simultaneously. Our strategy of a fully featured, well structured tool chain and cross platform engine has really paid off and we are quickly able to incorporate these new platforms with relative ease making our development faster and more efficient."
Blitz Games currently employs over 150 staff and is actively recruiting in all areas. The company was recently awarded 'Biggest Contribution to Games' by its peers and competitors at TIGA (The Independent Games developers Association).
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach Has Gone Gold!
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Turbine, Inc. announced today that DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach has gone gold and is in final production. The world's first online roleplaying game based on the legendary pen and paper DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® game, and voted the "most-anticipated MMO," by IGN.com readers, is currently scheduled to ship on February 28, 2006. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc.
Customers who preorder DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach will receive exclusive access to the game days ahead of the official release and a free Beta pass for up to 10 days to try the game (the Beta will be officially ending February 20, 2006). Customers will also be given a +1 in-game amulet for added defense during combat and a special limited-edition poster featuring the red dragon.
"We're thrilled to have developed a game that appeals to massively multiplayer players, as well as fans of the original pen-and-paper game," said Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "We also want to thank the 300,000 players that registered for the Beta. We could not have done this without their support."
THQ Announces Publishing Agreement With People Can Fly
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THQ today announced that a deal has been signed with critically-acclaimed Polish developer People Can Fly to bring their forthcoming title to consumers worldwide. Through this strategic relationship, People Can Fly joins THQ's studio system, which includes 12 internal studios and more than 25 independent development teams. Under the terms of the agreement, the as-yet untitled game is expected to be developed for a global release across next-gen platforms in fall 2007.
"THQ's strategy is to work with world-class developers to bring highly innovative, original IP to market," said Dan Kelly, Senior Vice President, Business Development. "It was immediately obvious to us that the team at People Can Fly has great talent and an exciting, innovative idea that supports this strategy."
"THQ has always been our publisher of choice and we are delighted to be working with them. They have consistently proven to us that they are able to provide the right environment for a great business partnership," commented Adrian Chmielarz, President, People Can Fly. "Their open, communicative approach to the evaluation, analysis and ultimate signing of this deal has allowed us a great amount of creative flexibility and support for our development process. We look forward to working with them to bring an innovative, genre-defining product to gamers."
2K Games Announces Stronghold Legends
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2K Games today announced Stronghold Legends for the PC. Stronghold Legends is a Real Time Strategy (RTS) game that builds on the fantastic Stronghold heritage, combining beautifully crafted visuals and well balanced gameplay with the epic legends of the middle ages. Currently anticipated to be available in fall 2006, Stronghold Legends is being developed by the award-winning Firefly Studios.
Stronghold Legends is a dramatic addition to the series, combing a range of new gameplay innovations including a new strategic conquest style of play and exciting new multiplayer modes. Gamers can play as King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Count Vlad Dracul or relive the heroic sagas of the mighty Siegfried of Germany in twenty-four missions that span across three unique campaigns.
"The Stronghold franchise has been very well received, with more than two million units sold worldwide," said Christoph Hartmann, Managing Director, 2K Games. "Stronghold Legends will build on the popular Stronghold franchise and offer an exciting new twist on the classic gameplay."
Activision announces TRANSFORMERS game
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The Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro and Activision a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software products, announced today a license that grants Activision the global rights, excluding Japan, to develop console, handheld and PC games based on Hasbro's renowned TRANSFORMERS brand.
The first game will be tied to the much-anticipated July 4, 2007 movie release of the live action TRANSFORMERS film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures.
The TRANSFORMERS brand has been one of the best-selling boys' action brands in a wide-range of categories, from toys to publishing to apparel, since its launch as a global property in 1984. Hasbro is currently gearing up to activate one of the Company's most ambitious worldwide marketing and merchandising programs yet to coincide with the live action movie in 2007.
In addition to console, handheld and PC-based games, Hasbro plans to expand the TRANSFORMERS brand's reach through ring tones, mobile gaming and a host of other products for gaming fans of all ages.
American Conquest: Divided Nation Goes Gold
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CDV's latest real-time strategy title, American Conquest: Divided Nation, has gone gold today. The game, which will be in stores in early April, will have players re-enacting some of the grandest battles of 19th century America.
American Conquest: Divided Nation is a real-time strategy game based upon events from early American history. In the game, players will take on the role of Civil War general and a Texas militia leader as they re-enact major battles in American history.
Building upon the successful American Conquest strategy franchise, Divided Nation offers nine historically inspired campaigns played across more than 50 maps set in a turbulent 19th century America. The game will introduce more than 100 new units, 20 new building types and a variety of unique gameplay and combat model enhancements appropriate for the time period. Campaigns span historical conflicts including the American Civil War and the Texas War of Independence.
Snowboarder Shaun White comes to videogaming
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, and Shaun White, snowboarding halfpipe Gold Medalist in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and six time X Games Gold Medalist, announced an exclusive worldwide agreement to create video games inspired by White's world-famous snowboarding style. White will collaborate closely with Ubisoft's award-winning development teams to create video games for current and next-generation consoles.
"I'm stoked to be working with Ubisoft to develop a video game that captures the thrill of snowboarding like no game has done before," White said. "I'm a huge fan of Ubisoft games like Prince of Persia, so I'm excited to be able to combine what I love about snowboarding and gaming into an experience for everyone to enjoy."
At 19 years-old, White is one of the most talented professional snowboarders in the world. White is the only snowboarder ever to win the Winter X Games Gold in both halfpipe and slopestyle. In his Gold Medal winning performance at the Olympics, White landed back-to-back 1080-degree rotations grabbing his board on both and displaying the style and skill expected from the world's No. 1 snowboarder.
"Ubisoft is thrilled to be working on a video game inspired by and created with one of the top athletes in action sports today," said Christian Salomon, director of worldwide licensing. "As the sport continues to grow in popularity, Ubisoft is looking forward to bringing the groundbreaking innovation and high-quality game play we are famous for in other genres to snowboarding."
Ubisoft's Shaun White signature video game is expected in 2007.
Metro 3D goes large in 2006
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Publisher Metro 3D a Leading Value Price video games publisher with the games developer Data Design Interactive have been very busy over the last few months; both companies are now finally ready to unveil some high-profile changes. They would initially like to present a whole host of titles due for release this year for Playstation2, PSP, PC and Xbox formats.
Titles this year include:
Austin Mini Racing (official license game)
Goodyear Racing (official license game)
Classic British Motor Racing (official license game)
Jugular Extreme Downhill Street Luge (official license game)
Jugular Extreme Downhill Skateboard (official license game)
Kawasaki Jet Ski (official license game)
Kawasaki Snow Mobiles (official license game)
Kawasaki 4X4 Quad Bikes (official license game)
London Taxi – Rush Hour (official license game)
Starhyke TV series (part 1) (official license game)
Music Licence game (name tbc)
Movie License (name TBC)
Soccer License game (name TBC)
New brands:
Billy the Wizard
Kidz Sports: 5 a-side Soccer
Rock n Roll Adventures: Elviz
Official TimeShift Website goes Live!
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Tapping into the future of Internet technology, Atari, Inc. and Saber Interactive have launched the next-generation website for TimeShift, the upcoming four-dimensional shooter that puts time in the hands of the player. TimeShiftGame.com presents game information, screenshots and videos like never before, taking full advantage of Macromedia's cutting-edge Flash 8 technology to offer unprecedented visual effects and interactivity.
In the coming weeks, the official website will delve further into the unique TimeShift experience with developer diaries, weapon and enemy features, screenshots and even interactive videos that convey the many ways time can be manipulated to the player's advantage.
Scheduled for release this spring for Windows and Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, TimeShift allows players to slow, stop and reverse the flow of time as Colonel Michael Swift, a recently retired test pilot thrust into an alternate history after accepting an offer from the U.S. government to evaluate experimental time-control devices. TimeShift combines stunning visuals with next-generation gameplay to deliver the ultimate first-person shooter experience.
The Empire Strikes Brick In LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
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LucasArts and TT Games today announced their plans to release LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy [working title], the sequel to one of the best-selling video games of 2005.
Created by TT Games and developed by Traveller's Tales, LEGO Star Wars II is slated for release this fall across seven platforms. May the Force build with you on PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Sony PSP, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Game Boy Advance and Windows.
With a comical take on the Star Wars Trilogy that revolutionized pop culture forever (Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi), LEGO Star Wars II follows the Rebel Alliance's battle to dismantle the Galactic Empire and rebuild a galaxy in pieces. From Darth Vader's pursuit of Princess Leia aboard her Blockade Runner to a showdown on the reconstructed Death Star, the game includes even more of the family-friendly LEGO action, puzzles and humor that earned the original LEGO Star Wars such popularity and acclaim.
And much more new to offer, it still has. For the first time ever, levels feature vehicles and creatures that players can ride or exit at will. Also, in LEGO Star Wars II's Free Play mode, gamers can customize more than 50 new playable characters by mixing and matching body parts, to build their own LEGO Star Wars heroes. And on certain platforms, a game save from the first LEGO Star Wars can unlock as many as 56 additional characters for Free Play - that's more than 100 characters total, plus millions of possible creations! Other exciting additions include the ability to Free Play with vehicles, cool new character-specific attacks and maneuvers, playable mini-kit vehicles, an optional advanced mode for experienced players and more.
Winners of PlayDevil's GTA: LCS competition
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The waiting is finally over! Sorry for everybody waiting on the results but it seems Xbox 360 is taking over on everybody!
We have been playing with around 10 Xbox 360 games and soon they'll be heading to the reviewers.
Anyway here are the winners of our T-SHIRT "GTA: Liberty City Stories" competition!
Wins a BLACK "GTA: LCS" T-Shirt, logo on front:
- Jelle Vanwiezeghem (Belgium)
- Stuart Hopkin (England)
Wins a WHITE "GTA: LCS" T-Shirt, yellow logo on front:
- Leentje Witte (The Netherlands)
- Garcia Romero (Spain)
Wins a BLUE "GTA: LCS" T-Shirt, logo on front:
- Matt Little (United States)
Thanks everybody for entering the competition and the t-shirts will be sent out shortly!
For others who didn't win, perhaps more luck in our new competition soon!
Halo 2 on the move to Windows Vista ... only
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"Halo 2," the award-winning sequel to the instant classic "Halo: Combat Evolved" to make its PC debut on the Windows Vista platform
"Halo 2," the game that redefined first-person combat and multiplayer action for millions of gamers worldwide, is set to explode onto PCs exclusively for Windows Vista. "Halo 2" for Windows Vista will be developed by a dedicated Microsoft Game Studios team in partnership with Bungie Studios.
Only for Windows Vista, "Halo 2" will offer gamers both the single-player campaign and multiplayer experience of the original, as well as the additional maps offered in the "Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack." Gamers will also have the exciting opportunity to build, create and customise their own multiplayer levels.
"Halo: Combat Evolved" and its sequel, "Halo 2," have achieved phenomenal success on the Xbox video game platform as gamers around the world follow the saga of Master Chief in his battle against the Covenant forces. In 2003, the original "Halo" roared onto Windows PCs. In "Halo 2" for Windows Vista, the action picks up where the first game ended. Master Chief, with the help of a small group of marines, has destroyed the religious artefact and artificial world known as "Halo," and is making his way back to Earth. There, he and the last surviving Earth forces will mount a titanic struggle against the marauding Covenant enemy. To date, the Halo franchise has sold more than 14.5 million games worldwide with over 600 million hours of multiplayer action logged across Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming service.
Nintendo DS Offers Bold New Features
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The video games industry's "story of the year" for 2005 is growing even more compelling early in 2006, as Nintendo today announced major new initiatives for its hot-selling Nintendo DS portable game system.
In a matter of weeks: DS owners will sample free games simply by visiting their local game retailers; players will enjoy live, real-time Wi-Fi voice interaction with their portable game play; the 1 millionth DS owner will log onto Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's wireless gaming service; and a new lighter, brighter DS will make its debut in Japan.
Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing, announced the new DS features during his keynote address today at the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' D.I.C.E. conference in Las Vegas.
"Nintendo DS was the only video game system that exceeded expectations in 2005, simply because it dared to be different," Fils-Aime said. "By further enriching the ways in which players can compete, play and sample new games, that process is accelerating in the opening weeks of 2006."
Here are the details announced at the D.I.C.E. conference:
DS Download Service: Starting next month, Nintendo will offer all DS owners free downloadable game demos and other downloadable content at thousands of participating retail locations around the United States. An in-store kiosk will beam wireless demo versions of games and other downloadable content into a players' Nintendo DS system. Users simply stop by the store with their Nintendo DS, click "DS Download Play" on their system and choose one of a variety of DS games they want to sample. The game will download automatically and users can play all they want (even if they leave the store) until the Nintendo DS is turned off.
Sequentially, players can try out as many games as they want, letting them test drive the wide array of games that can only be played on Nintendo DS. The first DS Download Service stations will include free demos of Tetris® DS, Brain AgeTM: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day, Mario Kart® DS, MeteosTM, True Swing Golf and Pokémon® Trozei, along with a Metroid® Prime Hunters video clip. The selection of games and other downloadable content at DS Download Service kiosks will refresh quarterly.
Metroid Chat: The new Metroid Prime Hunters game for Nintendo DS will give gamers the ability to chat directly with one another before and after matches played via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players in North America simply click the chat icon and say what they have to say. The microphone of the Nintendo DS picks up voice communication and transmits it to the people on their friend list. Players can use the chat function before a match to agree on settings or after a battle to relive their glories. This Teen-rated first-person adventure arrives March 20 and promises to open a dramatically fun new facet of gaming to Nintendo fans.
Nintendo DS Lite: The lighter, brighter Nintendo DS system goes on sale in Japan next month. Nintendo DS Lite is about two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS and more than 20 percent lighter. Its availability in other regions will be announced at a later date.
Command & Conquer: The First Decade
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EA is pleased to announce Command & Conquer - The First Decade, one of the largest PC franchise compilations to date, is shipping to stores across Europe today. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the special collector's edition will include a dozen of your favourite C&C games spanning the last ten years plus a bonus DVD of commemorative video features.
With over 23 million units sold worldwide to date, the C&C franchise has defined the Real-time strategy (RTS) genre with cutting-edge visuals, epic storylines, and rich mission complexities. The series has evolved over a decade, spawned over a dozen titles, and continues to be the genre benchmark by which all RTS games are measured. With its explosive style of warfare, the C&C franchise has grown over the years to span multiple fictional genres, including the science fiction Tiberium universe, the revisionist history of the Red Alert universe, and a twist on modern warfare with Command & Conquer - Generals.
The Command & Conquer The First Decade bonus DVD will feature a half-dozen exclusive video features including an interview with Louis Castle, who is also co-founder of Westwood Studios, the creator of the C&C franchise. As a special bonus and rare opportunity, C&C fans from around the world were offered a chance to prove their undying devotion to the C&C series by submitting videos showcasing why they are the biggest C&C fan. Six fan videos were selected and will be featured in a montage piece included on the bonus DVD.
Command & Conquer The First Decade will combine the following titles:
- Command & Conquer - (Aug. 1995)
- Command & Conquer The Covert Operations - (April 1996)
- Command & Conquer Red Alert - (Oct. 1996)
- Command & Conquer Red Alert - The Aftermath - (Sept. 1997)
- Command & Conquer Red Alert Counterstrike - (Mar. 1997)
- Command & Conquer - Tiberian Sun - (Aug. 1999)
- Command & Conquer - Tiberian Sun - Firestorm - (Feb. 2000)
- Command & Conquer Red Alert - 2 (Oct. 2000)
- Command & Conquer Red Alert - Yuri's Revenge - (Oct. 2001)
- Command & Conquer Renegade - (Feb. 2002)
- Command & Conquer - Generals -(Feb. 2003)
- Command & Conquer - Generals Zero Hour - (Sept. 2003)
Crashday goes GOLD
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"Crashday" by Moon Byte Studios/Replay Studios, the first stunt racing game with the spirit of classical "Stunts", went gold.
Hell-tech, a Greek publishing and distribution company, are pleased to announce that thrilling PC-based stunt racing game "Crashday" 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.
DOOM 3 Xbox demo featured in DOOM movie DVD
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DOOM fans, brace yourselves for another barrage of Hell’s most heinous horrors! id Software and Activision have teamed with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to include a playable demo of DOOM 3 for Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft as bonus content on the Unrated Extended Edition DVD release of Doom.
The DOOM 3 demo includes two single-player and two multi-player levels, featuring both Co-Op and Deathmatch Xbox Live online game service enabled modes.
Ubisoft To Release Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII For PC In March
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers announced that the action-filled flight combat game Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII will also be released for the PC in March 2006.
"Blazing Angels has impressed us all on Xbox and Xbox 360, and now we're proud to be able to take it another step further and show how incredible it is on PC," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. "Ubisoft Romania will prove to the market the tremendous capabilities and power of the PC and Media Center PC in high quality gaming."
In Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII for the PC, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II. As a squadron leader, players can fly up to 40 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions.Advancing a great line of graphical and technological features along with a very intuitive interface, Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII for the PC provides PC gamers a combat experience in true World War II battles sites such as England, Germany, France, Morocco, Pearl Harbor, Midway and Tokyo.
Note: the Xbox & Xbox 360 version of Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII is not yet out here in Europe. After looking into Ubisoft's release shedule, the game is scheduled for also a March release.
New TMNT game : Mutant Nightmare
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Konami of Europe reveals third Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle title as Mutant Nightmare heads for PlayStation 2 and Xbox
Konami of Europe has announced it will release Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare for PlayStation 2 and Xbox in April.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare pits all four of the 'heroes in a half shell' against a new foe. A giant planetoid is approaching Earth, and is home to the technologically advanced, and short-tempered, Triceratons. The Triceratons are seeking the power of teleportation and wish to recruit Professor Honeycutt – a scientist acquaintance of the Turtles – who has since left Earth for a more peaceful life on the planet Utrom. Unfortunately, on learning that Honeycutt is not there, the Triceratons refuse to believe the news and instigate a full invasion of Earth in their search for him.
Rogue Trooper Release Date Confirmed
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading developers and publishers of entertainment software, today confirms that ROGUE TROOPER, a futuristic tactical action game based on the 2000 AD comic strip, will be released on April 21st on PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC in all European territories.
A Genetic Infantryman (G.I.), Rogue is one of an elite regiment of biologically-engineered clone troops, created to overcome Nu Earth's hostile atmosphere and fight, unhindered, against the brutal Nort War machine. After witnessing the betrayal and annihilation of his entire regiment at the Quartz Zone Massacre, Rogue has gone AWOL, determined to hunt down the traitor general who sent his brothers-in-arms to their deaths.
ROGUE TROOPER blends intense third person action and next generation stealth, as Rogue wreaks revenge armed with the very latest experimental weaponry. Rogue's arsenal offers him a unique advantage over his opponents; encoded bio-chips containing the digitised personalities of his fallen comrades are implanted in his gun (Gunnar), helmet (Helm) and backpack (Bagman), each offering their full military experience at the player's fingertips.
Rogue Trooper features intense online gameplay modes, where gamers can experience up to four-player co-operative gameplay in all new maps or two player split screen action.
Championship Manager 2006 coming to PS2 & Xbox
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today confirms that Championship Manager 2006 will be released in the UK on PlayStation 2 and Xbox in Spring 2006, plenty of time before the World Cup.
Developed by Gusto Games, who also developed the much-coveted PSP version of the series, the all-new 2006 version offers a dug-out full of innovative new features together with enhanced original ones. Bringing to consoles the most realistic version of the Championship Manager series to date, offering the player a true taste of football management.
Our X-Box 360 PRO has finally landed!
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At last!
We have finally received our reserved X-Box 360 Premium console from Microsoft.
Already ordered it the last week from November, its finally here!
With the X-Box 360 pack we also got a play&charge kit and a 12 months GOLD X-Box Live membership card!
Now only get it connected to the Internet and you'll see more PlayDevil's soon!
Of course regarding game reviews for the 360, we can finally start reviewing the titles that we ALREADY received.
Here's the full list of what we got today:
- Project Gotham Racing 3
- Perfect Dark Zero
- Kameo: Elements of Power
- Dead or Alive 4
- Call of Duty 2
- GUN
- Tony Hawks American Wasteland
- King Kong
- Amped 3
- Ridge Racer 6
Expect these real soon!
Atari announces Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai for PSP
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Atari today announced the upcoming release of Dragon Ball Z®: Shin Budokai for the PSP system. Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai is the first game from the hugely successful global franchise to be released for the PSP system, with wireless multiplayer sending the furious combat rocketing into a new dimension. Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai is being developed by Dimps, the creative team behind past Dragon Ball Z® hits including Budokai, Budokai 2, and Budokai 3 for PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system. Atari will launch Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai for the PSP system in March 2006.
In Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, players can take on their friends in intense wireless multiplayer battles employing all the most exhilarating aspects of Dragon Ball Z combat, including counter-attacks, super high-speed bouts, flight and Ki (energy) management, all via an enhanced version of the renowned Saiyan Overdrive Fighting System. In single-player mode, players will be able to challenge some of the most evil characters ever seen in a comic-based video game, or select multiplayer and play as the bad guys themselves, becoming the most feared and powerful warriors in the universe.
Alongside the breathtaking high-speed wireless multiplayer combat, other features include a choice of 18 playable characters including prize fighter Pikkon, the ability to perform in-game transformations to more powerful forms, an all-new stage from the Janemba movie, and a total of seven game modes including a compelling story mode.
THQ Announces MotoGP '06 for May
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THQ today announced MotoGP '06 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft is scheduled to release in May 2006. Presenting an unprecedented level of realism and sense of speed, this latest addition to the critically acclaimed MotoGP franchise also incorporates the very latest 2006 race season information to create the most up-to-date and intensely realistic racing game on the Xbox 360.
"It's exciting for us to present Xbox 360 owners with the most exhilarating racing experience available and one that genuinely raises the bar of photorealistic gaming," said Pete Murphy, Global Brand Manager, THQ Inc. "The developer, Climax, has combined an unprecedented level of detail, sense of speed, and the very latest MotoGP season content to create a game that will appeal to MotoGP fans as well as those gamers craving the most thrilling racing experience on Xbox 360."
"The powerful technology within the Xbox 360 has enabled us to create visual effects that surpass anything that we've seen in the racing genre to-date," stated Jason Avent, Game Director, Climax. "The latest addition to our MotoGP franchise has seen a unique implementation of depth of field within the graphics engine that allows us to simulate different focal lengths. We're extremely proud of the fact that ultimately, the screenshots will speak for themselves!"
Visit www.motogpthegame.com/motogp06 for the latest game media.
The Movies demo is HERE !
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Activision and Lionhead Studios announced today the availability of a PC game demo for The Movies.
Currently available at http://www.lionhead.com/themovies/demo.html, PC gamers can download the official 285 MB demo which provides an in-depth introduction to the Story Mode, where players are guided through how to become the ultimate Hollywood movie mogul by building and managing all aspects of their own movie studio from talent and resources to research and development.
The Movies for Windows PC is available now for a suggested retail price of $39.99 and is rated "T" (Teen with blood and gore, crude humor, mild language, sexual themes, use of alcohol and tobacco, and violence) by the ESRB.
More information on The Movies can be found at http://www.themoviesgame.com.
Loco Mania gone Gold
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Fast growing publisher Lighthouse Interactive and Prague based developer 7FX today announced that their highly anticipated logical/puzzle game for PC 'Loco Mania', has reached gold status and will begin shipping throughout Europe on February 24th, 2006.
Loco Mania is a unique, fast moving, logical strategy game that puts you in charge of managing an entire railway network. Players have to control switches, semaphores and train directions to get the trains through the system as quickly and efficiently as possible. Each level will put players through a multitude of tasks from getting trains to their destination on time to guiding trains with hazard laden cargo safely home. Successfully clearing the trains through the railway system improves the players score and unlocks maps to take the game through progressively challenging levels. Loco Mania will feature 12 maps each inspired by various European landscapes designed to provide a unique gameplay experience. Gameplay modes include Time Attack, Check Point and Free Run. The faster you complete the challenges the higher you score. So stay on Track!
Loco Mania is published in English, German, French and Spanish. Further localized versions, such as Polish, are currently in development.
PunkBuster To Strike F.E.A.R. Into Cheaters
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Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced that the post launch support for Sierra Entertainment's award-winning F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon), will continue with the launch of the new, version 1.3 update on Tuesday, February 7, 2006.
The new update will include the introduction of the PunkBusterTM anti-cheat software, a vote kick option that allows players to be removed from multiplayer games for unsporting behavior, and 3 new multiplayer maps. This update follows the recent launch of the F.E.A.R. SDK (Software Development Kit) and stand-alone server software for both Linux and Win32.
Developed by Monolith Productions, F.E.A.R. is an intense first-person close-quarters combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging, paranormal horror storyline. F.E.A.R. is also one of the most critically acclaimed titles of 2005, receiving 62 awards to date, including 'Best PC Game of 2005' and 'Best Shooter of 2005' as voted for by the readers of Gamespot.com and IGN.com.
To get more information on F.E.A.R., or to download the demo, please visit www.whatisfear.com. To download the SDK and server software, please visit www.fearfans.com. For more information on PunkBuster, please visit www.punkbuster.com.
Expansion for Empire Earth II goes Gold
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Vivendi Universal Games is pleased to announce that Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy, the expansion pack to last year's award-winning RTS Empire Earth II, has gone gold and will ship to retail outlets in North America on February 14 and in all other territories on February 17.
Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy, developed by Mad Doc Software, expands the scope and depth of the addictive strategy gameplay with new content and modes in both single and multiplayer.
SEGA launching console classics to PC
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SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced they are bringing two of their much loved console classics to the PC. Sonic Mega Collection Plus and Billy Hatcher and The Giant Egg, two favourites amongst SEGA fans, are set for their PC debut across Europe on March 31st.
About Billy Hatcher and The Giant Egg:
Help Billy collect and control magical eggs by using the powers of the legendary chicken suit. Restore light to a once magical world now ruled over by an evil King, who has captured the creatures that live there and cloaked the land in everlasting night. Explore the vast 3D world with its massive, colourful environments, each with their own missions and secrets, and defeat the evil bosses.
Billy Hatcher and The Giant Egg was Sonic The Hedgehog® creator Yuji Naka's and SONICTEAM's first all-new platform game since the SEGA SaturnTM era and has sold over 100, 000 Nintendo GameCube versions to date throughout Europe.
About Sonic Mega Collection Plus:
Sonic Mega Collection Plus is a celebration of one of the most successful game characters of all time, Sonic The Hedgehog. Having sold nearly 800, 000 copies on console to date, this PC compilation brings you all of your favourite Old School Sonic including; Sonic The Hedgehog 1,2,3, Sonic & Knuckles, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Ristar, Flicky, Comix Zone, The Ooze and more!
Sonic Mega Collection Plus PC features:
- Seven of the most-loved Sonic games of all time: Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3D Flickie's Island, Sonic Spinball, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.
- Three Sonic lock-on games (from Sonic & Knuckles).
- Six Sega Game Gear games: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Drift, Sonic Labyrinth, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Sonic Blast.
- Unlockable Sega MEGA DRIVE games: The Ooze, Comix Zone, Flicky, Ristar.
Sonic Mega Collection Plus and Billy Hatcher and The Giant Egg are set to release March 31st on PC.
Mega Man returns to Nintendo DS
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The forces of evil should beware – everyone's favourite hero is back as the hit Mega Man Battle Network 5 series blasts onto the Nintendo DS, combining all the fantastic features of the original Team Protoman and Team Colonel games. Catch Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS as it launches across Europe on 13th April 2006. Capcom is the developer and publisher of this title and Nintendo is the distributor.
Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS allows you to embark on a challenging adventure in cyberspace as you take control of Mega Man and battle against a threat to the internet from the evil Nebula group. The action in Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS takes place on a 6x3 grid, entirely in real-time. Players must control Mega ManTM to avoid the enemy, while utilising a massive 360 different powerful attacks, moves and collected battle chips to devastate the opposition players.
Everyone needs a little encouragement from time to time - and Mega Man is no exception. Through the Nintendo DS's unique built in microphone you can provide the vital motivation Mega Man needs. Shouting encouragement to our hero helps to restore his heath and bring him back up to speed.
Fancy lending a helping hand to a friend on their adventure or simply battling it out to see who's the best? Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS's multiplayer functions allows players to wirelessly connect to another player's game, or link up to seven friends to send Mega Man into a wireless battle tournament.
Those already in possession of either of the Game Boy Advance versions are in luck! Connecting their Game Boy Advance cartridge to their Nintendo DS will allow them to trade rare and powerful battle chips to the DS version, boosting their character.
Prepare to enter cyberspace and save the world when Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS goes on sale across Europe on 13th April 2006 at the estimated retail price of around £30.
Disney's Cars coming to videogame
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Disney and PIXAR are hopping onto the videogames market too with their new movie, now showing in cinemas worldwide, "Cars".
Here's more info:
Videogame Synopsis
Race to the finish line as you live all the fun and excitement of the next Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, "Cars." Play as all your favourite characters as you help Lightening McQueen capture the coveted Piston Cup Championship.
Film Synopsis
"Cars," the seventh animated feature film to be created by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures, is directed by Pixar's two-time Academy Award®-winner John Lasseter, who directed "Toy Story," "A Bug's Life," and "Toy Story 2." A high-octane adventure comedy, "Cars" features the voice talents of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman and Bonnie Hunt, and has a wide assortment of cars as characters who get their kicks on Route 66. "Cars" is produced by Darla K. Anderson (A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc.).
Features:
- Story-based racing adventure game that will relive all of the key moments of the movie
- More than 10 playable characters from the film
- Open world environment with more than 50 races
- Authentic voice talent from the movie
Nobilis annonces Rebel Raiders - Operation Nighthawk
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Publisher Nobilis has just announced their new title called "Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk" coming soon for PS2 and PC.
More info is just below.
More than just an arcade game, Rebel Raiders : Operation Nighthawk is a real experience and features the most frenzied air battles with an intensity rarely reached in a videogame.
Rebel Raiders : Operation Nighthawk is taking place in a distant future, in a time when the solar system has been conquered by the human beings. All states have come together to create the World Nations Union. But through the centuries, this government became more and more inhuman and tyrannical. A small group made of a few brave nations has decided to take its independence. This important event has involved the most devastating conflict the World has ever lived.
At the beginning of the game, the small group of rebels is in a bad position after months and months of hard fighting. Even if some young pilots join the alliance each day, they are less and less numerous.
The World Nations Union has decided to put a final end to the conflict beating the alliance. Withdrawn in their pacific base called Bounty Base, the rebels are preparing a decisive battle....
Venom Games To Bring Prey To Xbox 360
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2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., today announced that its Venom Games development studio is bringing Prey to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Prey, the highly anticipated first person shooter is also currently in development for the PC at Human Head Studios under the direct supervision of 3D Realms and is being published by 2K Games.
A unique twist on the first person shooter genre, Prey features such innovations as the ability to walk on walls, manipulate gravity and perform a "spirit walk" by leaving your physical body behind. The Xbox 360 version of Prey will feature full online support for up to eight players on the Xbox Live® online game service and beautiful high-definition graphics in addition to other Xbox 360 exclusive features.
Built upon a highly modified version of id Software's Doom 3 engine, Prey is expected to take advantage of the power of the Xbox 360.
What's HOT in Japan?
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Another new chart this week with again the DS filling the carts. No more at N° 1 but still at 2 is the very popular "English Training DS", that is learn to speak English for Japanese people. Probably this title won't reach us at all.
Animal Crossing: WW is still at 5 while Mario Kart DS slips to N° 9.
Apparently no PSP, Xbox or even Xbox 360 titles in the chart! Oh!
POS. FORMAT TITLE PUBLISHER
1 PS2 Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII- Square Enix
2 DS English Training DS Nintendo
3 PS2 Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams Capcom
4 DS Brain Age 2 Nintendo
5 DS Animal Crossing: Wild World Nintendo
6 DS Brain Age Nintendo
7 PS2 Ar tonelico Banpresto
8 DS Bleach DS Sega
9 DS Mario Kart DS Nintendo
10 PS2 World Soccer Winning Eleven 9: Bonus Pack Konami
Ubisoft To Bring Lost Magic To The DS
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world's leading video game publishers announced that it will publish and distribute LOSTMAGIC, the Taito-developed role-playing action video game for the Nintendo DS system in North America and Europe this spring.
"LOSTMAGIC brings role-playing games on the DS to a new level, capitalising on the innovative and unique gameplay abilities such as casting spells with the stylus and the global connectivity of the Wi-Fi mode," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. "Ubisoft is proud to continue in its tradition of bringing cutting-edge games to gamers worldwide."
In LOSTMAGIC, designed by renowned art director Yoshiharu Sato, peace in the world is challenged by a new evil force. The only hope lies with the wizard Isaac and the seven magic wands left behind by the creator. Monsters wield unimaginable power in this realm, and as Issac, the player will use the stylus to unleash magic spells and command numerous monster squads in magical battles.
Syphon Filter Breaches PSPs Perimeter Defenses
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Gabe Logan, the renowned Precision Strike Operative from Syphon Filter is back and working for a black ops US agency that doesn't officially exist – even to the President! After being listed as M.I.A after his previous mission, Gabe returns for another deadly surgical strike, but this time on the PSP (PlayStation®Portable).
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror, due for release in the summer 2006, has no rules and no chain of command. Logan's job is to infiltrate, recon and execute decisively - on his mission to retrieve Dark Mirror...a weapon which threatens the lives of all those on the planet...
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror is tailor made for PSP, which allowed the developers to create exclusive and exciting gameplay linked to each of Logan's main objectives. To 'Infiltrate' locations around the globe, Gabe has acquired a new rifle that uses the latest darts technology, and now has access to a range of vision enhancement goggles. There is enhanced AI with new behaviours and awareness states, such as idle, curious and alarmed! Once in Logan has to carry out life or death decisions thanks to precision aiming and new lethal melee attacks with hands and knife.
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror also features a host of other new additions to make gameplay more enjoyable and realistic; the graphics engine has been completely overhauled to take advantage of the PSP's full visual capacity; a dynamic difficulty structure has been implemented to prevent frustration creeping in; plus there is a bonus mission for fans of the franchise which clarifies the ending of the previous episode - Omega Strain.
The game includes 23 single player missions and five multi-purpose online maps. You have the ability to create your own agent, and the highest ranking players can play as Gabe or as the enemy Commander and have access to unique weapons.
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror allows you to experience the rush of being on the front-line in the war against global terrorism. Keep your senses alert because one minute you are engaging in undercover recon and the next you're blasting your way through a guarded gate or crashing through a skylight on a mission to save the world.
New Shadowgrounds demo
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Game publisher Meridian4 and developer Frozenbyte are excited to announce the official release of the North American, English demo for their Action/Shooter; Shadowgrounds.
"This demo gives players a taste of what Shadowgrounds is all about. The demo lets players feel the high-octane action and to test out some of the weapons and upgrades found within the game." said Steve Milburn, Marketing Director at Meridian4, "We know that once gamers get a taste of Shadowgrounds, they'll be back for more."
Demo can be downloaded at the following url :
http://www.meridian4.com/demo/ShadowgroundsDemoEnglish.exe
Preview of Test Drive: Unlimited for Xbox 360 ONLINE!
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Probably this summer we'll all play the new racing game on Xbox 360, online! Yes, the new "Test Drive: Unlimited" has arrived and its exclusivly for Xbox 360 featuring gorgeous graphics, over 125 licensed cars with names like Jaquar, Lamborghini, Aston Martin etc.
The developer also promised to make a huge impact with Xbox Live giving the player alost 'everything'.
Want to read more? Go straight to the preview of Test Drive: Unlimited.
Finally a release date set for Tomb Raider: Legend!
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, can confirm today that Lara Croft's latest and most anticipated adventure, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend will begin shipping on April 7th in Europe and April 11th in North America on PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC with Xbox 360 and PSP versions to follow shortly after.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend is the seventh title to be released in the Tomb Raider series, which originally launched in 1996, and is still one of the best-selling videogame franchises of all time, with over 30 million copies sold. Lara Croft has transcended games in a way no other character has, including action figures, comic books and two major motion pictures starring Angelina Jolie.
Larry Sparks, Head of Brands Management, Eidos, said: "Everyone working on Legend is buzzing right now, we are all so excited that this totally new incarnation of Lara will capture gamers' hearts, just as her original game did, and challenge their minds like no Tomb Raider they've ever seen."
Enlight announces Baseball Mogul 2007
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Enlight, a leading software developer and publisher, today announced their partnership with Sports Mogul Inc. to deliver the next installment of their award-winning "Baseball Mogul" series, "Baseball Mogul 2007." As the premier sports statistical-simulation game on the market, "Baseball Mogul" will provide baseball enthusiasts with all the intense excitement and addictive entertainment that they have come to expect.
With new features and additions to "Baseball Mogul 2007," gamers will have the opportunity to create or take charge of any Major League Baseball team from 1900 to 2006 while managing all operations and team objectives. General Managers can actively scout and train talent from the best high school and colleges around the world to build their championship caliber ball club. Players will also be able to engage in complex trades, sign multi-year contracts, negotiate with sports agents, and handle team expenses with detailed budget management. From balancing rosters to actively calling the shots on the field through animated play-by-play mode, "Baseball Mogul 2007" will be the most comprehensive baseball management simulation available.
"Baseball Mogul 2007" will available in March for the PC. For more information, please visit: http://www.sportsmogul.com/baseball2k7/
Atari's Tycoon City: New York Goes Gold
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Atari announced today that Tycoon City: New York, the PC game that challenges players to build the business empire of their dreams and "make it big" in Manhattan, has gone gold and is on schedule for release across Europe on February 24. In Tycoon City: New York, players aim to become moguls by constructing and customising hundreds of businesses anywhere and any way they want in a bustling and realistic simulation of New York City. Players must create and improve their businesses to outclass the competition and become rich and famous in New York City.
New York City is recreated in highly detailed 3D and features such famous landmarks as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Times Square. Over two dozen in-game partners, including TIME Magazine, Toys'R'Us, Virgin Megastore, Staples, Olympus, Marquee, Nokia, Tag Heuer, and D'Agostino's, to name a few, lend the game added realism. As a result of the partnership with TIME Magazine, players that reach the top of their game will see their likeness promoted on virtual TIME Magazine billboards throughout the city.
In Tycoon City: New York, players start from humble beginnings as a budding entrepreneur and build a Manhattan empire by creating, upgrading, and customising more than 100 types of major businesses based on the needs of real New Yorkers in the game. Challenges include running a nightclub, owning a hot new restaurant chain, and opening a Broadway theatre. High-profile industries, real-world brands, and a bustling round-the-clock lifestyle give every player the chance to make it. All of these challenges take place in authentic New York neighbourhoods like the East Village, Chelsea and Greenwich Village.
Tycoon City: New York is being developed by Deep Red Games and will launch for the Windows platform on 24 February 2006 across Europe.
Premium Xbox Live content for Star War BF II
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Now at more than 4 million copies sold across all four available platforms (PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation Portable and PC), Star Wars Battlefront II was the No. 2 best-selling videogame of 2005, according to NPD Funworld. It’s also – in less than three months of availability – the new best-selling Star Wars game of all time. On Tuesday, January 31, LucasArts releases a large dose of premium content for owners of the Xbox version, downloadable via Xbox Live.
For only $4.99, Xbox players who purchase Battlefront II’s downloadable premium content gain two new playable hero characters (Jedi Kit Fisto and the evil Asajj Ventress) as well as four of their favorite maps from the original Star Wars Battlefront. Each of the downloadable maps – including Yavin 4 (Arena), Bespin (Cloud City) and two on icy Rhen Var (Harbor and Citadel) – boasts bonus modes of Conquest, Capture-the-Flag and Assault (a good-versus-evil hero free-for-all that includes the new characters and other heroes already in the game in one Force-ful battle royale). Assault modes have also been added to the preexisting maps on Coruscant, Mygeeto and Naboo, and Rhen Var’s Harbor map includes an additional Hunt mode featuring wampa ice creatures.
The new locations and heroes enable Star Wars fans to relive some of their favorite heroic confrontations, as well – this time with entire armies backing them. On Bespin, Luke Skywalker takes on Darth Vader as seen in The Empire Strikes Back. Meanwhile, as depicted in Cartoon Network’s Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series, Anakin Skywalker goes up against Asajj Ventress in the jungles of Yavin 4. Count Dooku’s protégé even comes equipped with an exciting new weapon – two lightsabers attached with a fibercord.
10Tacle forms development partnership with Blimey!
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After last year's formation of development studios in Singapore and Belgium, 10TACLE STUDIOS starts off the year 2006 with a majority shareholding in Blimey! Games in London.
The team of 45 people led by CEO Ian Bell is specialised in the development of ultra-realistic racing games. With this strategic move, 10TACLE expands its development portfolio with a high-class studio which has a proven track record of producing top quality games to international standards.
Blimey! Games Ltd employs many of the talents behind the award winning titles "GTR - FIA GT Racing Game" and "GT Legends". Furthermore, Blimey! Games is developing the sensational followup to "GTR – FIA GT Racing Game", as an independent subcontractor to Simbin Development Team AB in Sweden.
"We couldn't be happier" says Ian Bell, CEO at Blimey! Games and former Head of Studio at SimBin Development Team, AB. "Our successful history and great relationship with 10TACLE has made this alliance an obvious choice. 10TACLE's significant investment in Blimey! Games underscores the strength of this relationship, their faith in us to continue delivering award-winning products, and our commitment to bring extraordinary new experiences to the explosive next-gen market."
"With this shareholding, 10TACLE STUDIOS underlines its claim to develop internationally outstanding top-quality racing games. In our opinion, the Blimey! developers are the most talented team in this segment worldwide and we are very much looking forward to the forthcoming game developments", Michele Pes, CEO of 10TACLE STUDIOS AG, emphasises the importance of this new acquisition.
City Life goes online
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Publishers MONTE CRISTO and DEEP SILVER cut the red ribbon for the unveiling ceremony of the official CITY LIFE website.
City Life is a modern day city building simulation, where players are able to create a sprawling metropolis; governing millions of citizens from six distinct cultures, every decision impacting upon their daily lives.
The official website features in-depth information about the game, the very latest visuals, pc desktop wallpaper kits, downloadable fan site kits and the official trailer.
The official website's URL is http://www.citylife-game.com/
Exclusively distributed by KOCH Media in UK and Germany, CITY LIFE is set for launch 12th MAY 2006.
2k Sports announces Major League Baseball 2K6
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2K Sports announced today that the World Baseball Classic will be featured exclusively in Major League Baseball 2K6. The highly anticipated World Baseball Classic is a 16-nation tournament featuring the world's best players competing for their home countries or territories. The tournament will take place in March 2006 and gamers can now experience this unique event exclusively in Major League Baseball 2K6.
"Highlighting the World Baseball Classic in the upcoming edition of Major League Baseball 2K6 makes perfect business sense for all the parties involved," said Tim Brosnan, Executive Vice President, Business, Major League Baseball. "The World Baseball Classic is going to be a winner and will highlight the appeal and passion for baseball throughout the world. Being a part of Major League Baseball 2K6 will give video game players and baseball fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of the Classic. It's a natural extension."
The World Baseball Classic features the world's best baseball players, competing on 16 teams from the Americas, Asia and Europe. The tournament begins on March 3 and will continue through March 20, when the Finals will be held at PETCO Park in San Diego, California.
Major League Baseball 2K6 is the exclusive and only officially licensed Major League Baseball video game that will be available on every major gaming console, including the Xbox 360 and Xbox video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube, and the PSP system. The World Baseball Classic is one of several new features found in Major League Baseball 2K6. New features and additional information will be announced in the near future.
Kao the Kangaroo returns with Atari
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Atari today announced the upcoming multiplatform release of Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube and for Windows platform. Kao Challengers will ship simultaneously for the PSP system. Developed by Tate Interactive, the game is an action, 3D platformer starring Kao the yellow kangaroo. Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 and Kao Challengers are scheduled for release in March 2006 for a suggested retail price of $19.95 for all platforms.
Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 places gamers in the role of Kao, a brave kangaroo straight out of Australia. Players are challenged to save the world of animals from an evil hunter and his wicked henchmen. With over 30 challenging enemies to overcome, Kao players are equipped with an array of fighting techniques from boomerang throwing to devastating tail attacks. Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 features an action-packed single player mode, and offers various gameplay experiences, including platform action, fighting and racing. The multi-player mode in Kao Challengers is enhanced with wireless capabilities for the PSP system. Quick to pick up and play, but with a depth of gameplay that keeps players absorbed, Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 presents a rich and colorful gaming universe with over 21 vividly rendered levels set across five diverse worlds ranging from Kao's natural habitat of Australia to the rather less sun-baked Arctic. Kao Challengers includes a bonus world with 4 additional levels set in a mysterious swampland ruled by an evil witch and her magical minions.
Runestone Announces Beginning of Beta Test for Seed
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Runestone Game Development announced today that the first beta test phase has started for Seed, the premiere genre-shattering massively multiplayer game slated for release in April 2006.
"We're excited to let our first round of testers into Seed," said Lars Kroll Kristensen, CEO of Runestone Game Development. "Their input will be invaluable as we move forward with polishing and fine tuning some of Seed's elements to make an awesome game play experience."
At 11:00 a.m. GMT, the first 500 testers will be able to log into the colony tower of planet Da Vinci. As colonists inhabiting a rampaged, mile-high tower they will be the first to have to figure out how to ensure the survival of the colony.
Keeping with the open-minded approach that Runestone Game Development has taken in discussing ideas and game details of Seed in the past, there will be no Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for the beta testers to sign.
"We really value the close connection we have wi