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] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 28 2006 @ 15:13 CET]Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter X-Box 360 review ONLINE !
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We have just put our own in-depth review of "Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter", for the X-Box 360 ONLINE!
The long awaited sequel hits the new console from Microsoft very hard with excellent multi-player modes and stunning visuals.
Read the full review right here.
PlayStation Extends Sponsorship of UEFA Champions League
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 28 2006 @ 12:39 CET]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that it is to extend its successful sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League. This is the third time that PlayStation® has renewed its sponsorship of the competition, highlighting the success of the partnership which began in 1997.
The sponsorship agreement will extend up to and including the 2008/2009 season, and further develops PlayStation’s commitment to European football and its support of the world’s finest club competition.
SCEE’s Vice-President of Brand & Consumer Marketing, Darren Carter said: "PlayStation's involvement with the UEFA Champions League has served us well over the past 9 years and has significantly assisted in promoting the PlayStation brand and boosting its awareness across the whole of Europe and beyond. The UEFA Champions League is an extremely powerful communications tool and has been an important part of PlayStation's communication strategy since 1997, during which time the stature of the competition has increased along with the number of PlayStation fans".
Darren Carter added: “Sony Computer Entertainment will be entering a new era of entertainment with the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 later this year, and the UEFA Champions League will help provide a solid foundation for our plans in Europe.”
CDV Announces Exciting Lineup for E3 2006
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Today CDV Software Entertainment USA has announced their planned lineup of six exciting titles that will be on display at the 2006 Electronics Entertainment Expo (Kentia Hall booth #7007) in Los Angeles. The titles include the highly anticipated War Front: Turning Point and DarkStar One, along with Panzer Tactics DS– the first World War II turn-based strategy game developed for the Nintendo DSTM handheld system. Assets for all titles will be available at www.gamespress.com/cdv in early May.
The titles to be shown at E3 2006 are:
- War Front: Turning Point: A gripping alternate history WWII RTS focusing on new battles and a variety of secret and experimental weapons. Genre-defying graphics and a refreshing plot will keep gamers pinned to their PCs as they attempt to alter or ensure the outcome of vastly different World War II.
- War Leaders: Clash of Nations: In War Leaders, gamers will assume the role of historical commanders as they attempt to lead their nations to victory in World War II through economic, diplomatic and military means. The game will balance strategic and global decision making with action-oriented, tactical combat. Players must lead their nations both on and off the battlefield, negotiating with allies while crushing those who dare oppose them.
- Panzer Tactics DS: CDV's first handheld title, Panzer Tactics DS, will also be the first World War II turn-based strategy title developed for the Nintendo DS handheld system. Combining intuitive gaming with historically-inspired battles, would-be commanders will lead their forces to victory or defeat in three exciting single-player campaigns, or compete in multiplayer games via Nintendo-WiFi Connection or wireless multiplayer. Multiplayer games will also offer a competitive ladder system to rank the best online commanders.
- Heroes of Annihilated Empires: A unique combination of RTS and RPG gameplay in which players build massive armies and develop a heroic character in a rich fantasy world filled with magic, myth and monsters. Four distinct races will battle for domination using both swords and sorcery. Heroes’ new 3D engine shows the astonishing beauty of the created world, reflecting the peculiarities of various races’ territories.
- DarkStar One: A space-faring action adventure title from Ascaron Entertainment where players will take on the role of a young hotshot space pilot determined to solve the mystery of his father’s untimely death. The fast paced, open ended action takes place in a dangerous universe of some 400 distinct planets, unique alien races and a fully customizable starship, the DarkStar One.
- Pacific Storm: Part turn-based strategy, part RTS and part arcade-action game, Pacific Storm offers gamers a refreshing new approach to World War II action in the Pacific Theater. Players will take on the role of a senior commander as they manage resources and troop movements, and then switch to arcade mode to battle in the skies and on the seas in individual combat against an unrelenting enemy.
Nintendo's Revolution becomes Wii ?
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 28 2006 @ 10:45 CET]
Very strange what Nintendo has just distributed. Genuinely it does appear to be the official new name for the Revolution but nothing is still 100% certain.
Here's the document which Nintendo distributed on their upcoming "Wii".
Introducting... Wii.
As in "we."
While the code-name "Revolution" expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer.
Wii will break down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else.
Wii will put people more in touch with their games ... and each other. But you're probably asking: What does the name mean?
Wii sounds like "we," which emphasizes this console is for everyone.
Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii.
Wii has a distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play.
And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games that sets it apart from the crowd.
So that's Wii. But now Nintendo needs you.
Because, it's really not about you or me.
It's about Wii.
And together, Wii will change everything.
New Marvel: Ultimate Alliance game announced
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 28 2006 @ 10:43 CET]
Over 140 Marvel characters come together in Activision, Inc’s Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, an all-new action/RPG that features the largest roster of comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Players assume the roles of more than 20 Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain America, and through their actions determine the fate of both planet Earth and the Marvel universe – revealed in one of multiple epilogues.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story. Gamers also have the option to level up each character individually to their liking, or all team members at the same time to keep their heroes balanced. With the game’s new combat system, players battle against the world’s most notorious Marvel Super Villains in the air, underwater, and on the ground, using grappling, blocking and dodging moves, by charging up their Super Hero powers before unleashing them, and using environmental objects as one and two-handed weapons.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a unique storyline where the missions players accept, the objectives they complete, and their interactions with other characters throughout the game directly impact how the story plays out. The game also features a robust multiplayer component where fans can band together with friends as their favorite Marvel Super Heroes, and fight evil in both on and offline cooperative story modes. There’s also a Competitive Mode where the game tracks various in-game stats so players can see how well they stack up against one another – affecting the amount of experience points earned and how equipment is distributed.
Created by Raven Software and C.B. Cebulski, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance will be the first Super Hero game out for all next-gen gaming systems, and will also be available on current-gen, handheld and PC platforms. The game is currently rated RP (Rating Pending) by the ESRB and is planned to ship this fall.
Indiana Jones soon on 360 and PS3 !
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LucasArts announced today that Indiana Jones’ first expedition on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 will feature the revolutionary euphoria behavioral-simulation engine from NaturalMotion Ltd., creators of the award-winning Dynamic Motion Synthesis (DMS) technology. For the first time ever, euphoria enables interactive characters – from Indiana Jones himself to the foes he pulverizes – to move, act and even think like actual human beings without the limitations of traditional animation. Characters move and adapt realistically to their given situations on the fly, resulting in a series of experiences and payoffs that will never be the same twice. As one of only two publishers with early access to the technology, LucasArts is well advanced in integrating euphoria into Indiana Jones’ 2007 next-generation adventure.
Imagine a swaying rope bridge. With euphoria in action, characters visibly attempt to balance themselves, their feet stumbling, their arms flailing, and their hands reaching for security as the unpredictable movements of the bridge threaten to send them plummeting to their doom. Perhaps they all survive. Perhaps they all fall. The use of euphoria means the action isn’t scripted – it’s simulated – so you’ll never be able to predict exactly what will happen, no matter how many times you’ve experienced a certain scenario.
“With euphoria, A.I. drives character behaviors so that there’s a different payoff every time. The depth of this character interaction gives us true next-gen gameplay that you simply couldn’t do with earlier generations of hardware,” said Peter Hirschmann, vice president of product development at LucasArts. “We’ve been working with NaturalMotion since 2004 to help bring their groundbreaking technology to games, and there’s no better character to demonstrate it than Indiana Jones.”
“We have big plans for euphoria, and we are absolutely thrilled to be able to show it off in the first next-generation release from LucasArts,” said Torsten Reil, CEO of NaturalMotion. “LucasArts is an excellent partner with a real passion to raise the bar for next-gen games, and we look forward to working with them to apply euphoria technology to its games for years to come.”
LucasArts will demonstrate euphoria in action when it debuts its next-generation Indiana Jones game on May 10-12 at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles, CA.
SEGA Rally returns to NEXT GEN !!
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SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today are proud to announce SEGA Rally (known as SEGA Rally Revo in the US). Originally released in 1995, 'Sega Rally Championship' helped to create the Rally genre and was quickly heralded as the pinnacle of arcade racer's. Staying true to the series, SEGA Rally will be the first title developed by the newly formed SEGA Driving Studio and will be racing onto the Sony PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC in 2007.
Set to redefine the rally genre with vibrant next generation graphics, intuitive controls, competitive bumper-to-bumper racing and fully reactive environments. SEGA Rally will once again be leading the rest of the pack with a wonderfully vivacious and realistic graphical world that is every gamers driving fantasy.
SEGA Rally will encourage players to put the pedal to the metal and enjoy thrilling head-to-head racing. Skilled driving will go hand-in-hand with pure luck as you hurtle around looping tracks in a wide selection of 4WD, 2WD & Classic vehicles that react quite differently depending upon the racing surface. SEGA Rally offers a vast variety of fully deformable environments and surfaces, from littered gravel tracks, all weather tarmac roads, to snow driven trails - no two laps let alone a race will ever be the same!
Player’s rallying skills will be tested to the limit as aside from the sleek motors on offer, Sega Rally also offers players an advanced AI that takes into account the racing surface to adapt their driving style to suit. Single player and multiplayer split screen, along with online capabilities will offer race fans an unbelievably competitive and first class driving experience.
Sega Rally pushes your driving skills to the limit and will be racing across Europe in 2007 on the Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC!
Site downtime and mail problem
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 28 2006 @ 10:14 CET]
Due to excessive spamming of the site last night we had some troubles in getting it online.
This resulted in the site getting offline for a few hours.
We have taken precautions against this problem and really we do not see why people have fun with this.
However we are back up and everything is running again.
Also if you have send us an e-mail, during that period and also yesterday afternoon we might not received it during this problem.
Please resend it since it will probably bounced back to you.
As for the spammers, we do have everything logged (IP etc) and we'll take action, together with our host against the hosts that they were on.
Thanks for the understanding and enjoy the site!
Stay tuned for more interesting news soon.
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 warms up for E3
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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will use 2006's E3 Expo in Los Angeles to show its eagerly-awaited Pro Evolution Soccer 6 title for the first time. It will mark the first time the series has been revealed at the US event, and is testament to the global appeal of the series.
Held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre from May 10th-12th, E3 is regarded as the year's most important gaming event. Pro Evolution Soccer 6 will be one of several key releases on the Konami stand (South Hall, Stand #800), and is certain to be one of the lead attractions of the 2006 show. Once again the work of series creator Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka, Pro Evolution Soccer 6 slips past rival titles with ease with an impressive roster of new moves, licensed clubs, and gameplay modes.
"It is fitting that the world's leading video game show will this year feature the introduction of the leading football title," said Martin Schneider, European PR and Marketing Director for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. "The show will offer fans of the series an early glimpse of what will be a landmark title, and whet their appetites as we gear up for what will be a key release for Konami."
New product details regarding Pro Evolution Soccer 6's many new additions will be announced at the show, and the game's Producer and creator Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka will also be on hand to celebrate the unveiling the new version. "This marks my first trip to E3 and I am greatly looking forward to this chance to expand the game's amazing popularity to a wider, global level," he explained.
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends Gets Gold-Plating
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, April 27 2006 @ 10:10 CET]
The epic battle between technology and magic is about to begin – "Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends" for Windows has gone gold and is in position to ambush UK retail stores on 26th May.
"Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends" morphs the real-time strategy (RTS) genre into the fantasy space, allowing gamers to rampage through towering cities, flame-swept deserts and brutal ice plains in battles filled with mystic creatures, fantastic machines and stunning acts of magic.
The RTS gameplay of "Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends" has been improved for a more rewarding experience – gamers have the choice of drawing out battles for multiple hours for the classic RTS feel or focusing on shorter, 20-minute, campaigns.
As the second installment of the "Rise of Nations" franchise, "Rise of Legends" also extends the gaming experience using a 3-D engine with dynamic lighting, deformable terrain, destructible buildings, ground-rattling earthquakes and massive armies locked in enormous strategic battles. "Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends" combines cutting-edge, industry-leading technology with awe-inspiring art design to create environments unlike anything ever seen.
Developed by Big Huge Games, "Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends" continues the innovative gameplay tradition established by the critically acclaimed and best-selling, "Rise of Nations," the best-selling RTS released in 2003 that garnered numerous Game of the Year awards, including GameSpot's Best PC Game of 2003.
In addition to being able to lead vast fantasy armies into strategic battles, "Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends" introduces a host of gameplay innovations that are unique to the RTS genre. Additionally, the popular Conquer the World (CTW) Campaign returns with fresh concepts that make each strategic decision critical to eventual victory over a constantly adapting enemy. The revamped and improved CTW Campaign immerses players in a land of magical armies and never before seen technologies in an epic battle to save the world against an ominous evil force.
SEGA Announces World Snooker Championship 2007
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SEGA Europe Ltd. are pleased to announce the next instalment in the genre defining snooker simulation series from Blade Interactive, World Snooker Championship 2007. This new release sees the series’ first appearance on the Sony PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, with PlayStation®2 making another appearance. World Snooker Challenge 2007 will also be available on PSP™ portable entertainment system in Autumn 2006
World Snooker Championship 2007 boasts 104 of the World’s best snooker players, with ten official tournaments all realistically modelled for the 2007 season. Can you take Shaun Murphy to another stunning World Championship win? Or will you be able to bring Ronnie O’ Sullivan back to form at the table to regain his titles?
A host of new features compliment the title this year. In addition to the snooker offering, Blade Interactive have added the greats from the world of Pool. World Snooker Championship 2007 boasts a comprehensive pool experience where you can play 9 and 8-ball competitions. Play as or against an array of the World’s best pool players, and take on 10 major Pool tournaments, including the Mosconi Cup and the World Pool Championships. You can also show off your true skills in a Trickshot Championship – step up and pull off your favourite crowd pleasers from a vast selection of trickshots.
The new Golden Cue mode will allow you to mix the different cuesports within each match, so now you can test your versatility by taking on Ronnie O’Sullivan in frames of Snooker, Pool and more, all within the same match!
World Snooker Championship 2007 further improves the authenticity of the franchise with a new positional play feature. You can now position the cueball with greater accuracy than ever before, helping you to make advanced safety shots for better defensive play. The create-a-player mode has also seen dramatic improvements, allowing you to customise the star of the future.
World Snooker Championship 2007 will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PS2 in Autumn 2006, with World Snooker Challenge 2007 also releasing in Autumn.
SEGA Announces Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz For Revolution
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SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz developed by SEGA Studios for the Nintendo Revolution system.
AiAi and all his friends have rolled their way onto Nintendo's new console with new mind-blowing puzzle levels and a wealth of new and exciting Party Games specifically designed to fully exploit the innovative Nintendo Revolution controller. Other titles will have a difficult time matching the multitude of possible variations in game control as presented in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz.
"The Nintendo Revolution presents a totally unique avenue for our developers to explore the art of game design," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz will present a mind-boggling array of gameplay innovations that will excite and challenge gamers while pushing the boundaries of imagination forward."
The single-player puzzle levels in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz have been innovatively designed to challenge gamers' skills like never before. For the first time in the Super Monkey Ball franchise, AiAi and his friends will have the ability to jump when players flick the Nintendo Revolution controller in an upward motion. The ability to jump has given game designers another dimension in which to expand the Super Monkey Ball gameplay experience and allows gamers a whole new way to interact with the franchise; this time in true three-dimensional fashion.
The Party Games, for which the Super Monkey Ball franchise is famous, return with more variety than ever. An abundance of new Party Games have been creatively designed to take advantage of the Revolution controller in a multitude of ways. Gamers will find themselves competing in a traditional game of ring toss, or even smacking pesky moles in a game of "Whack-a-Mole." Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz's large library of Party Games is sure to inspire friendly competition anytime.
Latest PSP Firmware Upgrade Available
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, April 25 2006 @ 15:30 CET]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that the latest firmware upgrade for PSP, available now, would dramatically enhance the capabilities of the PSP with the ability to now playback most popular music file formats, stream podcasts to the PSP and save them to Memory Stick, and display Flash content in the internet browser.
The latest upgrade also prepares PSP to act as a receiver for Location-free TV, the exciting innovation in remote TV viewing to be launched by Sony in Europe in May.
As part of the continual upgrade and enhancement programme that ensures PSP owners are able to exploit the cutting edge of entertainment technology and functionality, the latest firmware upgrade (Version 2.70) allows users to enable Flash within the PSP browser and enjoy web content created with Adobe Macromedia® software. Mainly used for website content featuring multimedia and interactive applications, the Flash capability of the browser will significantly enhance users’ multimedia internet experience.
With the RSS feature enabled, the PSP system can link to audio content on Web pages that provide RSS-distributed audio content. When connected to the Internet via the PSP’s WLAN, the system will automatically update the list of audio content items that have been added to these pages, and you can then either stream and play the new content or, with the new firmware enhancement, save it to a Memory Stick Duo™ for playback later.
The latest upgrade also now provides PSP music file compatibility with the most popular music file formats, including MP3, ATRAC, AAC and WMA, providing the PSP entertainment system with one of the most versatile music players available.
With the 2.7 upgrade the PSP will also be prepared to act as a receiver for the revolutionary Sony innovation, LocationFree™ TV. LocationFree is a completely new way of seeing TV. Instead of going to the television set, the TV comes to you (via your home TV tuner) wherever you are. You can watch live TV, play back recorded programmes and even set up future recordings, all from your PSP. LocationFree will be available in UK, France, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands from May 2006.
Together with a wide range of free content to enhance the entertainment value of your PSP, the latest firmware upgrade can be downloaded directly to the PSP browser via WiFi or from http://www.yourpsp.com
Namco Bandai Announces The Legend of Heroes II For PSP
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Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that "The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch" for the PSP system is slated for release in summer 2006.
This role-playing title featuring meticulously detailed characters and an epic coming-of-age story introduces two courageous young heroes who must save a magical world in peril. With the return of the "pet system" and stunning environments in the original The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion, "The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch" offers easy-pick-up-and-play game mechanics and improved enemies that gauge the player's strength before attacking.
"The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch" opens with childhood friends Jurio and Chris as they embark on a pilgrimage to five shrines surrounding their village. During their journey, they learn of the dangers of the Raual Wave that threatens to destroy everything in its path. Can Jurio and Chris, with the help of their friends, stop the Raual Wave emanating from Queen Isabella's castle? Will they discover the identity of the mysterious "Moonlight Witch" who predicted it all? Players can join in the adventure with this elegant turn-based role-playing title developed by the legendary Nihon Falcom.
Release date set for Urban Chaos: Riot Response
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announces that URBAN CHAOS: Riot Response will be released in Europe on May 19th, 2006 on PS2 and Xbox.
Developed by London-based Rocksteady Studios, URBAN CHAOS: Riot Response gives gamers the opportunity to step into the shoes of a real hero. Play as Nick Mason, an ex-US marine and part of T-Zero, an elite police counter-gang unit, putting his life on the line in response to a terrorist threat. Specially trained in all areas of urban combat and armed with the very latest high-tech weaponry, T-Zero – the last line in urban defence, teams-up with Emergency Services groups including firefighters, paramedics and police to combat multiple threats on the city such as bombings and hostage scenarios. Gamers can explore realistic and dynamic city environments where all the intense action takes place.
“URBAN CHAOS is one of the most anticipated games of 2006 and offers a unique experience right at the heart of a full scale riot,” said Helen Clark, Brand Manager. “For fans of the FPS genre, this will be a highly original and intense challenge.”
Castlevania bites back on Nintendo DS
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Konami ever popular Castlevania series returns to Nintendo DS in November, with the release of Castlevania ®: Portrait of Ruin for the handheld.
Created by Koji Igarashi, who devised the long-running series, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin gives the player control of two different characters. The pair – vampire hunter Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Orlean, a young girl with magical abilities – must work to thwart a plan to resurrect Dracula's Castle and unleash a reign of evil upon the unsuspecting world, all within a new World War II setting.
The new setting captures the chaos and suffering the era, with thousands of lost souls wandering the world in search of salvation. Desperate to escape the limbo within their exist, the misguided spirits seek to rebuild Dracula's Castle from its ruins, and are lead by a pair of evil Vampire sisters out to resurrect their master's home for their own nefarious plans. Thrown together, Jonathan and Charlotte must combine their unusual skill sets to defeat the plans and restore harmony.
Retaining the same 2D platform realms for which the series is famed, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin uses a side-on view to oversee the scrolling stages. Players can switch freely between Jonathan and Charlotte as they progress through the levels, using their skills when appropriate. In addition to Jonathan's weapon expertise and Charlotte's spell-casting, both characters can utilise all-new 'Summon' attacks to raise demons to assist them against the Vampire sisters' army. Similarly, more conventional weapons can also be found on route, and saved for use against the hardier monsters that await in the shadows.
Featuring all-new locations and a cast of over 100 different adversaries, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin marks a welcome return to the DS for the series. Igarashi's Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow has already enjoyed massive success for the format, and his new epic is certain to wow Nintendo users when it is released later in the year.
Eidos announce Battlestations: Midway for Xbox 360
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today confirms that Battlestations: Midway will be released on Xbox 360 and PC in autumn 2006.
Taking advantage of Microsoft’s next-generation video game and entertainment system, Battlestations: Midway on Xbox 360 delivers a genuinely new and exciting single and multiplayer gameplay experience.
Battlestations: Midway follows the story of naval recruit Henry Walker, whose first assignment as a gunner at Pearl Harbor is the starting point of an incredible career at the heart of the US Pacific Fleet in 1942, in what was to become one of the most inspirational military campaigns in history.
For the first time, relive the intensity of massive air, sea and underwater WWII battles in a unique mix of intense action and tactical gameplay. Directly control dozens of highly detailed warships, aircraft and submarines in a ‘free-control’ environment as you design and execute the best plans of attack. Command the colossal firepower of a fully armed battleship, engage the enemy in fierce dogfights through flak-infested skies or utilise the stealth of your submarine to unleash deadly torpedo attacks on unsuspecting enemies.
“Battlestations: Midway offers players a refreshingly new and exciting gaming experience, whilst maintaining an incredible level of detail which recreates the intensity and atmosphere of the Pacific War. The ability to jump from a raging dogfight to the deck of a destroyer, with the crew frantically running about around you on deck, to the silence of a prowling submarine provides a unique and at times breathtaking experience. And, of course, watching your mate’s aircraft carrier sink past your sub after a sneaky online torpedo attack is extremely satisfying!” said Brand Manager, Matt Russell.
“On Xbox Live™, gamers will be able to take part in gripping cooperative games and the high-definition mode really brings to life the glorious scale of Midway battles,” said Klaude Thomas, Producer. “The power of Xbox 360 allows us a greater level of detail – self-shadowed, bump-mapped and textured in high resolution, which you simply couldn’t do before now”
Developed by Eidos Studios, Hungary, Battlestations: Midway will be available in autumn 2006.
Datal announces MAX Media Player for DS
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, April 25 2006 @ 10:05 CET]
MAX Media Player turns your Nintendo DS into a powerful home entertainment device, with movie playback, music on the move and a convenient picture viewer.
At the heart of MAX Media Player for DS is Datel’s exclusive MAX Media Player. Just insert the cartridge into your DS’s game slot and boot up our fully-featured browser. From here, you can play your MP3 audio tracks, watch videos and view your JPEGs on your DS’s screen. You can even use the browser to activate executable programs!
But where do you store all this media? Simple. MAX Media Player for DS comes supplied with a 4GB hard drive unit, which you plug into your DS’s GBA cartridge slot. It draws its power directly from the DS – no additional batteries are needed. And 4GB is a lot of storage space. Enough, in fact, for up to ten full-length movies. Or over a thousand music tracks. Or thousands of digital pictures. Or numerous other file types, such as data programs and executables…
MAX Media Player for DS is easy to use. Just connect your HDD unit to your PC with the USB cable (supplied). Open the Media Manager PC application (also supplied), and use it to transfer your media to the 4GB hard drive. It’s easy – the PC application even converts movies to a format your MAX Media Player can understand, and resizes your digital images so they fit perfectly on the DS screen. Now you can kill time on that long journey by watching movies on the move, or listening to your favourite sounds. You can take your digital holiday snaps round your granny’s or down the pub without printing them out too!
MAX Media Player uses the USB 2.0 protocol, so it offers great transfer speeds. It’s out in late April for a mere £129/$189.99.
SEGA announce Virtua Tennis 3 for PS3 and 360
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SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced they will be publishing Virtua Tennis 3.
Virtua Tennis 3 takes to the court on the Sony PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Virtua Tennis 3 gives gamers the opportunity to experience new levels of realism never thought possible on a home console system.
The Virtua Tennis series has been well-received by critics and fans for its ease of play but difficult to master gameplay. With Virtua Tennis 3, the series returns with enhanced photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly match the behaviour and mannerisms of individual professional players. Next-generation systems allow gamers to see the most detailed expressions on the faces of their selected players as they battle to win heated tournaments around the world
“This is shaping up to be an outstanding title - a genuine next generation sports game,” commented Matt Woodley, Creative Director of SEGA. “Instant appeal and all the best of the VT brand is being added to an array of new gameplay features. Virtua Tennis 3 provides a must have in-depth experience - though I'd say the graphics alone are reason to buy and the quality is so sharp and clear you can even see the veins on the players necks!”
Take on the world’s greatest tennis stars on any court surface worldwide; with newly added players and improvements to the game’s AI, Virtua Tennis 3 has upped the challenge to becoming the top seed of the tennis world. In Career Mode, gamers will travel the world and take on the biggest stars of the tennis world. Improvements to the Player Creation Mode allow gamers to customise their own tennis star with increased detail like never before.
No Virtua Tennis title would be complete without the popular and addictive mini-games, and Virtua Tennis 3 is no exception. In addition to the popular mini-games from previous titles used to sharpen players’ skills, there will be a whole host of brand new games to keep players’ in top form.
Virtua Tennis 3 is due for release on the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 in Spring 2007.
EA announces Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars !
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EA today announced that Command & ConquerTM, the groundbreaking series that put the Real-time Strategy (RTS) genre on the map, is returning in full force with Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars.
This highly-anticipated next chapter takes the popular series back to its roots in the Tiberium universe and features the fast, fluid gameplay that Command & Conquer is known for and a gripping story that will redefine storytelling in RTS games.
It is 2047 and the stakes could not be higher. Tiberium—a self-replicating alien substance that has infected the Earth—is spreading like a radioactive ice age. The GDI, a high-tech alliance of the world's most advanced nations, is fighting to contain Tiberium, but Kane, the megalomaniacal leader of The Brotherhood of NOD has other plans for Earth. Kane's secret society turned superpower is bent on using Tiberium to take control and transform humanity into his twisted vision of the future. All-out war rages over Tiberium and the fate of the planet rests in the balance.
"Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars combines fast-paced gameplay with new ways to tell a story in an RTS game," said Mike Verdu, Executive Producer at EA Los Angeles (EALA). "We're building a next generation Command & Conquer game that is true to the spirit of this classic franchise, but is updated with state-of-the-art visuals, added strategic depth, and gameplay innovations that will move the genre forward. I am very excited to be working on this amazing game."
"We have been waiting to reveal this game for quite some time and are thrilled to bring the series back to where it all began," said Louis Castle, VP of Creative Development at EA Los Angeles (EALA) and co-founder of Westwood Studios, creator of the Command & Conquer series. "The Tiberium universe is a personal favourite of mine, and this saga's new direction will prove to be a worthy addition to one of the most celebrated RTS franchises."
Experience a revolution in RTS gaming with a breakthrough single player campaign that rewards you for your gameplay style. Add layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.
Currently in development at EALA, Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars will ship in 2007 for Windows PC.
Complete FINAL FANTASY XI series on Xbox 360 Out this week
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Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announced today the European release of FINAL FANTASY XI the Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.
Service is now live for FINAL FANTASY XI on Xbox 360 and the all-new expansion pack, Treasures of Aht Urhgan, in Europe, North America and Japan. This is the first ever simultaneous service launch for the title and the World’s first Triple-cross-platform, Triple-Region MMO.
FINAL FANTASY XI for Xbox 360 is the first ever MMORPG for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, and includes the original Final Fantasy XI game and three additional expansion packs - Rise of the Zilart, Chain of Promathia and the latest expansion pack release, Treasures of Aht Urhgan – also released today for Windows.
FINAL FANTASY XI players from all over the world can unite in one gaming universe alongside Xbox 360 gamers for the first time ever, in a community of more than 500,000 players, and 1.7 million characters.
FINAL FANTASY XI is the first MMORPG capable of simultaneous multiplayer action across three different platforms, allowing players worldwide to combine forces on Windows, PlayStation2 (U.S. and Japan only) and now Xbox 360.
THQ Announces Frontlines: Fuel of War
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THQ announced today Frontlines: Fuel of War, the first product from its internal developer, Kaos Studios. Founded by veterans of Trauma Studios, creators of Desert Combat and designer of key technologies for Battlefield 2, Kaos Studios is set to deliver an evolution in riveting, open-world first-person shooter gameplay. Frontlines: Fuel of War is being developed for PLAYSTATION3, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC, and is expected to be released in fall 2007.
About Frontlines: Fuel of War
Frontlines: Fuel of War is an open world, infantry- and vehicle-based FPS (First Person Shooter) featuring advanced next-gen weaponry in a desperate, near future setting where controlling the planet's depleting fossil resources determines the ultimate fate of civilization. A global war for oil is being waged between two superpowers, the Western Coalition (US/EU) and the Red Star Alliance (Russia/China), and players will be instrumental in determining how the war is waged - and won.
The single player campaign will focus on this powerful storyline as players' execute missions focused on non-linear gameplay, moving their frontline through enemy held territory.
SEGA Announces Phantasy Star Universe for Xbox 360
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SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Phantasy Star Universe will be available on the Xbox 360.
Scheduled for release in Fall 2006, the highly-anticipated role playing game (RPG) will release on multiple platforms including the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PC. Phantasy Star Universe offers two complete RPG experiences – a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multiplayer component that will support Xbox Live.
Since its humble beginnings in 1988, Phantasy Star has revolutionized the RPG genre by creating new standards through innovative gameplay and online capability. Phantasy Star Universe offers a compelling story, both offline and online, that rebuilds the foundation of role-playing games with stunning cut scenes, sharply drawn personalities, and a cohesive narrative. This game revitalizes the Phantasy Star brand heritage while staying true to its roots.
"The reinvigoration of this beloved franchise on the Xbox 360 signifies another step for SEGA towards next-gen leadership," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Entertainment Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Phantasy Star has a rich history, and now with Phantasy Star Universe in support of the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, gamers can enjoy a fantasy role-playing experience of unprecedented depth both online with their friends, and offline in the robust single-player game."
Developed by SEGA Studios, Phantasy Star Universe offers long-time fans the single-player experience they have been clamoring for. The solo adventure features more than 40 hours of gameplay, an emotionally engaging story, stunning cut scenes, and a strong cast of characters with very distinctive personalities. The title's hero is Ethan Waber, a 17-year old cadet who begins his epic journey by first rescuing his sister at the GUARDIANS, a colony under siege by mysterious life forms known as THE SEED.
In Online Mode, players are given the opportunity to create their own characters from a range of races, as they explore all three planets in the Gurhal system. Fans can travel with their friends as a squad of six adventurers, enter urban sprawls teeming with hundreds of other players, and build their avatars into powerful warriors.
Phantasy Star Universe will offer a rich and constantly evolving world that will provide months of entertainment to fans of the series and RPG enthusiasts. The game is slated to ship in Fall 2006.
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi coming to DS
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D3Publisher of Europe Ltd. (D3PE), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software today announced its first game for the NintendoDS will be based on Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) hit animated series Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi. The game is set for a September 2006 release. D3PE recently announced the release of Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: Kaznapped for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance in May 2006.
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi for the NintendoDS introduces a brand new gaming genre – the 'Rock 'n' Roll Brawler' – targeted primarily for kids 6-11. This action packed adventure allows players to call upon the powers of rock and roll to defeat their enemies as they travel the globe using only their instruments as weapons! With the NintendoDS, action is presented on the upper screen while the actual control takes the form of a guitar located on the Touch Pad, and players can enjoy the action solo, or with 2-Player WiFi cooperative mode.
Speed Pack available for PGR 3 !
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"Project Gotham Racing 3," the high-octane racing title for Xbox 360, delivers exciting new cars to the racetrack, including the Ferrari 612 and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage
London, 19th April 2006 - The "PGR 3" Speed Pack is now available and offers gamers and racing aficionados access to new super cars and innovative gameplay enhancements. Sleek new vehicles will take gamers from zero-to-170 in the blink of an eye.
In addition to the added ability for hosts to take players to the lobby during playtime races, new Xbox Live Achievements, rotating car classes for Career Championships, Gamertags displayed during in-game conversation, saveable custom routes once raced over Xbox Live and additional online and offline enhancements are also included in the heart-stopping package.
The Speed Pack will debut for a total of 400 Microsoft Points, though gamers can also choose to purchase the vehicles a la carte for a nominal fee. The twelve new cars include:
- Audi RS 4
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe
- Lamborghini Gallardo SE
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII FQ-400
- Nissan NISMO R34GT-R Z-Tune
- Pontiac GTO
- Radical SR8
- RUF RT12
- Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
- Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The action doesn't stop there; gamers should also keep their eyes out for more thrilling content – such as the upcoming Cadillac Collection, including several of the hottest and fastest Cadillacs in existence – available in the near future.
Ubisoft will publish Pirates of the Caribbean 2
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Ubisoft and bethesda board Pirates of the Caribbean: The Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it has reached an agreement with Bethesda Softworks® to publish Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow, a pirate-themed action game for the Sony Playstation®2 and PC. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow is developed by 7 Studios and will be available in PAL territories in July 2006.
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow brings an exotic blend of action and adventure that captures the colorful characters and spirit of the first movie,” said Alain Corre, Executive Director at Ubisoft, EMEA territories.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow is a fast paced action-adventure game featuring a humorous retelling of events from the first movie told from the perspective of Captain Jack Sparrow himself. The player will make headway by using his sword, solving puzzles, and taking advantage of the environment.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow will be released in July 2006.
10Tacle brings Pirates & Voodoo
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With “Black Buccaneer“ 10TACLE STUDIOS and developer Widescreen Games lead you to the mysterious world of pirates and dark voodoo powers.
On the official homepage http://www.blackbuccaneer.com the latest screenshots and a new video give an impression of the gloomy Caribbean action which will be released in the summer for PC, PS2 and XBOX. The real-time 3D graphics create a very special Caribbean atmosphere with light and shadow effects and turn the idyllic atmosphere of the sandy beaches into the worst voodoo nightmare.
The pirate’s curse
On the quest for a legendary treasure, the young shipwrecked pirate Francis Blade is washed ashore on a mysterious island. Seeking shelter in a cave, he finds a mysterious amulet and forges a supernatural alliance – ever since the “Black Buccaneer”, a cursed pirate with mighty voodoo powers, is linked to him by a special bond. A breathless hunt through 18 fantastic levels full of puzzles and tasks and a fascinating mixture of tough fights and challenging jumps and climbs begins!
THQ announces Destroy All Humans 2 !!
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The world was left in shock and awe today, when THQ Inc announced that another alien invasion is in the planning stages for deployment later this year. Known as Destroy All Humans!TM 2, newly leaked information from a highly classified source reveals the extraterrestrials known as Furons plan to infiltrate and probe citizens throughout the world. THQ has once again enlisted the expertise of Pandemic Studios to aid in thwarting this new invasion, joining together in preparation for an expected attack on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this fall.
"Destroy All Humans! illustrates THQ's commitment to developing innovative and original games, and it accomplished impressive sales success by achieving Greatest Hits and Platinum Hits status less than a year after launch," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president, Worldwide Publishing, THQ. "Destroy All Humans! 2 builds upon everything people loved about the first game, adds tons of new features and gives fans of the original and newcomers something to get excited about later this year."
Sequel to the widely acclaimed hit, Destroy All Humans! 2 takes the irreverent Sci-Fi action gaming experience into the swinging sixties with all new game features, expanded open-world gameplay and co-op multiplayer. Assuming the role of the Furon Scout - Crypto 137 - players will embark on another mission to earth to take on the world of free love, the Cold War and other 60's era icons. In Destroy All Humans! 2 Players will have access to an upgraded arsenal of weapons and enhanced mental abilities while they battle a variety of new enemies from secret agents and giant creatures to Soviet Forces and ninja warriors.
"We are pulling out all the stops for the sequel, adding multiplayer co-op, five new open-worlds to explore and the same irreverent humor that was a hallmark of the first Destroy All Humans! game," said Pandemic President Josh Resnick. "With the new 60s era setting, we have plenty of new material to work with - from Hippies and British spy movies to Japanese monster flicks."
Updated Game Release List
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Since it's a really slow day for gathering interesting newsbits, probably because of the start of Easter, we decided to update our in-house "Game Release List" with all new titles for Q2 2006.
The list is now updated with game titles starting from April to end of June and hopefully every game will come out at the date we posted.
If not, please don't be angry at us. We only get them from the publishers.
The "Game Release List" can be viewed right here.
Happy Easter everybody and eat chocolate!
Dave Mirra on your PSP
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Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, today announced a brand new installment in the popular BMX Franchise, Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for the PSP system.
"Dave Mirra is the king of BMX, widely recognized and admired in the action sports lifestyle community," says Jim Flaharty, senior vice president of Crave Studios. "His enthusiasm for his sport and videogames make him a great partner and an invaluable contributor to the development process."
Dave Mirra for PSP system features 17 levels with 9 different environments and 9 bikes from which to choose. Up to 4 players can compete via ad hoc wireless play. Player characters are customizable, and Dave is the featured rider.
The game is expected to be available in October 2006 for an MSRP of $29.99.
Hitman: Blood Money - Agent 47 coming in May
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today confirms that Hitman: Blood Money will be released across PAL territories on 26th May 2006 on Xbox 360, PC, PS2 and Xbox.
Hitman: Blood Money is the latest installment in the notorious assassination series, developed by IO Interactive, and takes killing for money to a whole new level.
When assassins from Agent 47’s contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it’s business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.
The return of Brother in Arms for next-gen consoles & PC
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and Gearbox Software, one of the world's best video game developers announced that Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway™ is in development for next generation video game platforms, including the PLAYSTATION®3 system and the PC. Scheduled for a holiday 2006 release, Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway is the third game in the multimillion-unit selling and critically acclaimed Brothers In Arms® franchise.
Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a completely redesigned online component. Delivering on the franchise's compelling story, unrivaled authenticity and intense squad-based action, Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway drops you into Operation Market-Garden, the largest airborne operation of World War II. Lead Matt Baker, Joe Hartsock and the rest of the 101st Airborne Division as they fight to open "Hell's Highway" in a daring bid for a quick end to the war.
"With Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway, Gearbox is investing everything to take next-generation gaming to an entirely new level," said Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software. "For Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway, the Unreal Engine 3 powers real next-generation graphics and the most intense, action-oriented recreation of true history ever offered as interactive entertainment."
"Since the series was introduced last year, Brothers In Arms has consistently excelled at delivering a new style of tactical shooter wrapped up in an authentic WWII setting," said Francesca Reyes, editor-in-chief at Official Xbox Magazine (OXM). "As fans of the Brothers In Arms series, OXM is incredibly excited to be the first to reveal to readers the world-exclusive first-look at Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway." The issue is available on newsstands since April 11, 2006.
Europe embraces Lara Croft
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We definitely saw this one coming! Who wouldn't fall on their knees for the lovely Lara.
Coming from Eidos:Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, is pleased to announce that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend has reached the No.1 spot in both Germany and France.
The game has achieved the top spot in the PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360 and PC charts in Germany and the PS2, Xbox and Xbox 360 charts in France already giving Lara the top spot in 10 individual charts across Europe, with data received from only three European territories.
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 28 million copies sold.
Further information regarding chart positions in US and the rest of Europe will follow soon.
We just got word from the press bureau of Eidos and Lara is heading our way this week. That is if everything goes well and the package isn't ...
Ubisoft Unveils Exclusive Revolution Title: Red Steel
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More 'Revolution' goods coming from developer and publisher Ubisoft.
Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced the development of Red Steel, an exclusive first-person action title for the Nintendo Revolution (working name of the new Nintendo platform).
Red Steel is set in modern-day Japan. Players will master both the ancient art of the katana and the sophisticated technology of modern firearms taking advantage of the emotion and immersive gameplay possible only with the Revolution's remarkable controller.
"We're honored to announce this exciting new franchise and we're confident that Red Steel will be the must-have title for the Revolution when it launches," said Serge Hascoet, chief creative officer at Ubisoft. "We have been working closely with Nintendo to take full advantage of the innovative controller to create a thrilling experience that can only exist on the Revolution."
Red Steel will make its worldwide debut in May 2006 at E3 in Los Angeles. With the style and flair of a contemporary action movie, Red Steel will appeal to gamers who thirst for a new video game experience, as well as those who may have not previously considered picking up a controller.
"Nintendo is excited to have Ubisoft bring Red Steel to the Revolution launch lineup," said Reggie Fils-Aime, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Nintendo of America. "Ubisoft makes some of the most innovative and critically acclaimed games in the industry and from what we have seen from Red Steel it is going to be a standout exclusive title on the Revolution."
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland review online!
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Another new review, for X-Box 360 has been published today on the site.
We take a closer look at Neversoft latest skateboarding game "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland".
The full goods on Hawks skating game can be read right here.
Expect more content real soon!
First Black & White game for Nintendo's Revolution !
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Before you say 'YES', we must say that this isn't a new next-gen "Black & White" coming from Lionhead for Nintendo's upcoming next-gen console.
No it's a game for the Revolution but is totally in black & white!
Something completely different so here's the full story:Nibris decided to follow Nintendo's path, which definately fights the stagnation which has occured in video games, and creates new trends - With thise move, we want to create a unique environment, which is only available in Sadness - Says Łukasz "CassSept" Oskard, a Nibris employee.
But Nibris are not following the trend created though Sin City, but rather a game which is set pre-World War. More information on Sadness will be available soon.
New SOTW on PlayDevil
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We have just uploaded a new "Shot of the Week" today and this time it's coming from the upcoming X-men game, called "The X-men: Official Game".
You can view it on every page, right side, just under the "Latest Demos".
Atari confirms new Alone in the Dark for PC
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Atari today announced that Alone in the Dark will launch for the Windows platform simultaneously with the version for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
The original Alone in the Dark is the video game that launched survival gaming and set the standard within the genre. Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
In 1992 the first Alone in the Dark title for PC ushered in a new dawn of gaming, revolutionizing the use of fear as a tool to manipulate and engage the emotions of the player, and bringing sheer terror to gamers around the world.
14 years later, the franchise returns to the PC and to the newest generation of video game hardware, Xbox 360, taking full advantage of the incredible technological advances of both platforms and designed to satisfy the sophisticated demands of a gaming audience wiser, bolder and more accustomed to fear than ever before.
“Alone in the Dark is returning to the format that launched survival gaming – the PC – and after nearly a decade and a half of ever-accelerating technological progress, the title will again take the lead on next generation console with the Xbox 360, and on PC,” said Cyril Voiron, Marketing Director, Atari Europe. “This is one for gamers to keep an eye on in the coming months as Atari and Eden begin to reveal the details about how we will fulfill these promises.”
Boasting an original gameplay structure designed to appeal to a mass audience, Alone in the Dark aims to go beyond expectations for a next-generation title and re-establish itself as the genre-leader on the Windows platform and Xbox 360.
Funcom launches new website for Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
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Funcom announces the release of a new Dreamfall: The Longest journey' website. Filled with exciting information, screenshots, art, music, videos, official forums and more, www.dreamfall.com is your one-stop resource for everything Dreamfall related.
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey', winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning 'The Longest Journey', considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.
In 'Dreamfall', players are taken on an epic journey of exploration and adventure as they venture through a thrilling and emotional storyline. 'Dreamfall' features a fully interactive world where beautiful music, stunning graphics, fascinating characters and unparalleled gameplay variety promises to bring the adventure genre into a new era. Prepare for a spiritual, fantastic and powerful gaming experience.
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat for Xbox 360 this friday!
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The battlefield comes to life like never before! Electronic Arts announced today that Battlefield 2: Modern Combat on the Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft will be available in stores across Europe this Friday 14 April. The first-ever next generation console installment of the Battlefield franchise drops players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines with breathtaking visuals, a new physics engine, environmental damage modeling, and an overhauled AI system.
The Xbox 360 version includes all of the content from the Xbox version, plus the three new maps and four new vehicles from the "Warsome Booster Pack" released in December.
Players will experience the full effect of the graphics upgrade with spent minigun shells raining down on them from passing helicopters, while bullets score the environment around them and exploding tank shells distort their vision.
Call of Duty 2 PC Multiplayer Update Now Available
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Activision and Infinity Ward today announced the release of a robust Windows PC update for the hit sequel Call of Duty 2 that includes PunkBuster anti-cheat software, as well as two new, highly-anticipated multiplayer maps. The developer also plans to provide MOD tools in the coming weeks that will empower fans to create new single player missions and multiplayer maps.
The PC Patch download is currently available at http://www.callofduty2.com/patch/.
“We’re excited to deliver today’s PC download to our ardent Call of Duty 2 fans,” said Grant Collier, president, Infinity Ward. “We recognize the level of enthusiasm that our fans have for the Call of Duty 2 experience, which is why it’s important to us to continue providing the content and tools that continue to deliver the type of Call of Duty action gamers crave.”
As previously revealed, the two new multiplayer maps are Rhine and the longtime community favorite Harbor, from the original Call of Duty.
Game Cold Fear soon in cinema?
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DARKWORKS S.A., a leading French video game developer, announced that it has granted an option for the motion picture rights of its 2005 action-horror title "COLD FEAR" to production houses AVATAR FILMS and SEKRETAGENT PRODUCTIONS.
"We are confident in AVATAR's and SEKRETAGENT's ability to translate "COLD FEAR"'s storyline on the silver screen and are looking forward to a creative relationship" said Antoine VILLETTE, President of DARKWORKS.
"Cold Fear" was a massive hit for publisher Ubisoft, when it was released on multiplatform back in 2005. It was a competitor against the strong Resident Evil & Silent Hill franchise and well, we must say, Cold Fear did have some fantastic moments of gameplay!
Lara Croft is No. 1 again
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Tomb Raider Legend is fastest selling Tomb Raider game ever across all formats and fastest selling game of 2006.
Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, is pleased to announce that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend has reached No.1 in the UK.
The game has achieved the top spot in the PS2, Xbox and Xbox 360 charts and reached No.2 in the PC chart, kept from the PC top spot by another Eidos title Championship Manager 2006.
"Tomb Raider legend is the fastest selling game of 2006 because it is such great fun to play and we are confident it will continue to sell and sell. said Scott Dodkins, Managing Director, Europe at Eidos.
This is yet another fantastic achievement for Lara in the same week as she was awarded a Guinness World Record. The first lady of video gaming has well and truly returned."
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 28 million copies sold. Today also sees the hugely anticipated release of the game in to the North American market.
Evolution GT has gone GOLD
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Publisher Black Bean today announced that the highly anticipated racing title Evolution GT has gone gold and will be screaming into stores on 12th May 2006.
The title fuses an immensely detailed physics and handling engine with the ability to modify your driver's skills and equipment. With impressive graphics, fantastic AI and a real sense of speed Evolution GT is sure to cross the finish line in first place.
"We are extremely pleased to be bringing this title to market. It is basically a drivers dream and has something to offer everybody." Said Marco Minoli, Black Bean's Marketing Director. "With all the unique features Evolution GT really stands out and provides an experience not to be missed."
"One thing we are really proud of is the AI" Commented David Halse, Black Bean's UK PR Manager. "It is aggressive and wants to win just as much as the player does. No longer will you see neat queues rolling round the track, these guys are real racers with individual personalities and driving styles!"
Evolution GT launches across Europe in May 2006 on PlayStation 2 and PC.
New content packs for Kameo: Elements of Power
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Microsoft Game Studios and Rare Ltd today announced the immediate availability of three exciting new downloadable content packs, expanding the already epic next-generation games experience enabled in “Kameo: Elements of Power.”
The new downloadable packs include:
- Kameo Co-Op Pack – Free of charge to Xbox Live Gold members. Players can now enjoy the exciting two-player cooperative gameplay in the Kameo: Elements of Power action levels over Xbox Live and System Link.
- Kameo Masquerade Pack – 200 Points. Introduces 10 new exciting costumes for Kameo, including recognizable outfits from classic Rare titles. Players can use the Bonus menu in the last page of the Wotnot book to change Kameo’s costume in-game.
- Fright Warrior Pack – 200 Points. Provides gamers with a full set of fantastic and scary fright-themed costumes for Kameo and all of her warriors. Use the Warrior Upgrade page and the Bonus menu in the Wotnot book to change costumes in-game.
Players can get in on the action and download the packs via Xbox Live Marketplace, your one-stop shop on Xbox Live beginning today, 11th April, 2006.
World Poker Tour for PSP has gone GOLD
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World Poker Tour, based on the highly popular World Poker Tour television poker series, is set to hit retail shelves later this month for the PSP.
World Poker Tour for the PSP is filled with a bevy of new features, catapulting gamers into the exciting and entertaining world of poker.
World Poker Tour for PSP allows gamers to take a seat at the world’s most prestigious poker tournaments and make their mark in the virtual poker arena. The game will feature the virtual equivalents of real pros such as Antonio “the Magician” Esfandiari, Erick Lindgren, Evelyn Ng, Lyle Berman, Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi and Phil “Unabomber” Laak. World Poker Tour for the PSP also allows gamers to create and customize their own characters.
The PSP version of World Poker Tour features exclusive tournament and “final table” venues that PSP players can host online for both PSP and PS2 players of World Poker Tour!
World Poker Tour for the PSP with these features and more is rated T for teen and will be available at the MSRP of $29.99 on April 18, 2006.
Tantalus and Kemco Announce Top Gear for DS
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Tantalus Interactive is happy to announce its partnership with Japanese publisher Kemco to develop an innovative new racing title for the DS platform.
The two companies collaborated in 2003 to produce the award winning Top Gear Rally on GBA, a game ultimately published by Nintendo. This extension of the relationship will see the creation of an original racing title for the DS, leveraging Kemco’s popular Top Gear brand. The new game, Top Gear: Downforce, will ship late in 2006 and will be the second DS release for Tantalus, following on from the hugely popular SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger.
Top Gear: Downforce will be a ‘top-down’ style racer, boasting 3D models, robust vehicle physics, and the ability to place hazards on the track surface using the touch screen of the DS. The game will also allow for wireless multiplayer races and data sharing between players.
More details about Top Gear: Downforce will be available at E3 in May.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion ships more then 1.7m units!
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Take-Two Interactive Software today announced that shipments of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for PC and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft have exceeded 1.7 million units worldwide.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was developed by Bethesda Softworks® and co-published by 2K Games, a Take-Two publishing label.
"We are very encouraged by the worldwide consumer demand for Oblivion,"stated Paul Eibeler, Take-Two's President and Chief Executive Officer.
"The development team at Bethesda promised and delivered the first true next generation role playing game experience."
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is rated "15" by the BBFC and is available for both the PC and Xbox 360 in regular and collector's editions. For more information on the title visit the official web site at www.elderscrolls.com.
GUN Showdown coming to your PSP
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Handheld gamers will be fully loaded this fall when Activision releases GUN Showdown for the PSP.
Developed by Rebellion Studios and Neversoft Entertainment, GUN Showdown puts players in the role of Colton White, a vengeful gunslinger making his way through the untamed West of the late-1800s where the lines between good and evil are blurred and greed, lust and brutality were a way of life.
The game will feature all of the action contained in the console versions, as well as all-new side missions, quick-play modes, multiplayer modes and gameplay features that are unique to the PSP system. GUN Showdown has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
Stay also tuned for our Xbox 360 review of "GUN" which will be coming up this week!
Capcom Announces Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded
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Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Capcom® Classics Collection Reloaded,an amazing ensemble of more than 15 historic arcade favorites for the PSP.
Featuring select hits from Capcom Classics Collection for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Reloaded drives the nostalgia factor home with a host of new titles including Eco Fighters, King of Dragons and Knights of the Round. Satisfying the most discriminating of retro connoisseurs, Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded serves up a hearty spread of genres ranging from side scrolling brawlers to vertical shooters; providing enough flavor to please any gaming palate. Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded is scheduled for release throughout North America in Q4 2006.
Bringing hours of entertainment for gamers on the go, Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded offers arcade perfect ports which can all be enjoyed alone or via multiplayer using the PSP system’s wireless ad hoc mode. Game sharing abilities not only pushes Reloaded over the compilation echelon, but presents the opportunity to be challenged just like the good ole arcade days. For those wanting to experience the games in their original presentation, the screen settings can be changed to suit just that. Relive Capcom’s history and savor bonus features by earning credits towards Reloaded’s themed slot machine to unlock a buffet of goods including original art, playing tips and secret codes.
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded is guaranteed to provide quality entertainment at a great value.
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded boasts the following features:
• More than 15 arcade-perfect classics on a single UMD™
• Hundreds of hours of nostalgic fun
• A wealth of added features including game history, playing tips, original artwork, and new secret codes
• Customizable controls to suit any gaming style.
New movie revealed of The Legend of Chantra
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Codemasters today reveals the legend behind the sacred Archons that, when secured, will give ultimate power to players in the forthcoming MMO masterpiece, ArchLord.
A new ArchLord trailer movie, 'The Legend of Chantra: Episode II', which explores the legend is now available online at www.archlordgame.com. The trailer movie reveals the importance of the Archons, the holy relics that players must unite in order to become the one supreme ruler of the game's world of Chantra.
The legend, which forms the back-story to ArchLord, tells of an ancient time when two mighty heroes from different races jointly held the Archons, using their power to unite the races. Fearing that the untold power of the Archons may bring death and disaster if they fell into the wrong hands, the heroes kept them safe and hidden. Now, one hundred years later, the legend of the two heroes has faded and the Archons are there to be claimed – if they can be found…
Featuring four minutes of stunning cinematic action, The Legend of Chantra: Episode II movie expands on the legend, the struggle for supremacy that brought death and decay to a once peaceful land and the resurrection of the ArchLord legacy.
ArchLord will be published, exclusively for PC, in North America and Europe by Codemasters Online Gaming in Q3 2006. To see the movie and more, visit the official website today at www.archlordgame.com.
Interview with Game Director of Tokobot ONLINE
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 7 2006 @ 15:07 CET]
We have published a rather interesting Q&A today with Masahiro Shidare, Game Director of Tecmo's upcoming robot puzzle game "Tokobot".
Tokobot is a PSP-ONLY game and Take 2 is publishing it.
The full interview can be read right here.
New European hosting site for World of Warcraft
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Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced the opening of a new World of Warcraft site in Europe that will host multiple game realms in English, French and German. The first seven realms will be launched on Thursday, 6th April with additional realms opening shortly thereafter. The site will accommodate realms of all playing types in each language: player-vs.-player; role-playing player-vs.-player; player-vs.-environment (normal) and role-playing.
The opening of the new World of Warcraft site follows ongoing upgrades in hardware and software of the existing game infrastructure to accommodate the growing European player base. "We are delighted to provide these new game realms for European players," says Mike Morhaime, president and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment®. "The new site will allow us to provide a smoother, more satisfying game experience and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the players in Europe for their continued support and patience whilst we brought this new site to fruition."
The opening of the new realms will also facilitate the shipment of new boxed copies of World of Warcraft to retail stores. Shipments were halted in the past weeks to avoid increasing the load on the existing realms. In addition, as part of its ongoing plans to improve and expand the game infrastructure in Europe, Blizzard Entertainment will announce the opening of a further new site in the near future.
First information on Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, released the first information and screenshots for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Vegas for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION3 system.
Scheduled for a fall 2006 release and developed by Ubisoft’s award-winning Montreal studio, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas is the fifth iteration of the multimillion-selling tactical shooter franchise.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in “Sin City” threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.
The future of global security hangs in the balance as you battle to defend classic Vegas locations and environments like Fremont Street, the Strip and casinos. Experience Las Vegas like never before – through revolutionary next generation technology as you work against the clock to protect one of the world’s most recognizable cities from utter devastation.
PGR 3 online Tournament with Lamborghini!
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Project Gotham Racin® 3, the award-winning racing title for Xbox 360, is looking to send the ultimate next-gen racers to the Lamborghini factory in Italy with the PGR 3 Global Tournament in association with the PGRTM100, fuelled by Xbox Live.
Consider yourself among the best of the best? Then buckle-up as Microsoft and Bizarre Creations team with world-renowned car manufacturer Lamborghini to bring online racers the first-ever Xbox Live PGR 3 Global Tournament. Throughout the beginning of April, PGR 3 will debut a cost-free automatic update allowing gamers worldwide the opportunity to compete in upcoming tournaments for the chance to prove, once and for all, just who is the definitive PGR 3 champion.
From April to June, the competition promises pulse-pounding, head-to-head contests between the best racers across the globe. Depending on their region, gamers can participate in European, Asian or American regional tournaments, each featuring qualifying challenges and single-elimination knockout rounds where only the fastest will survive. The top 12 racers from around the world – four from each of the three regions - will be invited to compete for the global championship crown at the Lamborghini factory in Sant' Agata Bolognese, Italy, in June.
In addition to winning the chance to compete at the finals in Italy, the four European finalists also win a unique, limited edition, PGR black-finished Xbox 360 console plus an official Xbox Live PGR 3 Lamborghini jacket. The ten next best drivers in Europe will also receive a limited edition console and all fourteen European winners automatically win a place in the most exclusive racing 'club' in Europe – the coveted PGR 100.
Gamers interested in watching the action can tune in and see the competition in real-time via the innovative Gotham TV feature enabled in PGR 3.
Registration for the Xbox Live PGR 3 Global Tournament is from today, 6th April, until 29th April, with the competition officially kicking off on Monday, 17th April. For more information and details about the races visit http://www.xbox.com/pgr100leaderboards and find out how you can compete for the crown.
Ubisoft Signs Licensing Deal For NARUTO
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it has signed a strategic non exclusive licensing agreement with TV TOKYO Corporation and SHUEISHA Inc., to develop games based on the hugely popular Naruto anime series for the Microsoft Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The new titles will be available in North and South America and European territories in 2007.
With Naruto, Ubisoft will develop for the first time a game based on a Japanese property. Naruto was first launched as part of SHUEISHA’s weekly manga magazine in 1999 and Naruto manga books have sold more than 50,000,000 copies in Japan alone. Manga books are published in the US and major territories of Europe as well. Naruto anime series debuted on TV TOKYO in 2002 and has already spawned several successful video game titles in Japan as well as multiple character merchandise and two movies. Now, Naruto anime is aired with tremendous success on Cartoon Network in the US
NARUTO takes place in a world where ninja are the ultimate power. Uzumaki NARUTO is a ninja-in-training who is learning the art of ninjutsu with his classmates Sakura and Sasuke. The trio studies under the instruction of their teacher, Kakashi, who helps the group face a series of dangerous and daunting tests and challenges. Through their adventures, the young ninjas learn the importance of friendship, teamwork, loyalty, hard work, creativity, ingenuity, and right versus wrong.
Psychonauts X-Box review online @ PlayDevil
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, April 6 2006 @ 15:37 CET]
We have updated our "review section" with a brandnew review of Tim Schafers' "Psychonauts" for X-box.
Tim is the mind behind excellent adventure games like Grim Fandango, Full Throttle etc so you know what you can expect, or not?
Was the developer 'Double Fine' and Tim creative enough to keep us playing?
Find out in our review of Psychonauts right here.
Ubisoft will distribute Final Fantasy XI for Xbox360 PAL
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Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that it will enter into an agreement with Square Enix Ltd. to distribute FINAL FANTASY XI on Xbox 360 across Europe and other PAL territories.
Ubisoft will also distribute the Windows expansion pack FINAL FANTASY XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan. Both games will hit stores in April 2006.
FINAL FANTASY XI is a massively multi player online role playing game (MMORPG), taking place in the renowned world of Vana’diel. With the release of the third Windows expansion pack FINAL FANTASY XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan and the Xbox 360 version, combining PlayOnline, FINAL FANTASY XI and all three expansion packs for the title - Chains of Promathia, Rise of the Zilart® and new Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion packs, the world of Vana’diel will be an even livelier place to visit.
“Ubisoft is thrilled to offer the Xbox 360 its first MMORPG” said Alain Corre Executive Director for EMEA territories at Ubisoft. “FINAL FANTASY XI is a gorgeous game with a true innovative feature: Xbox 360 players can join Playstation2 and PC gamers in the FINAL FANTASY universe, thus creating a unique interaction between different platforms.”
Ubisoft announces new Rayman game
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it is developing the fourth instalment of the Rayman franchise.
Ubisoft’s iconic brand has entertained generations of gamers for 10 years and to date has sold more than 16 million units worldwide. The new Rayman video game is being developed by Ubisoft’s Montpellier studio, lead by Michel Ancel, creator of the original Rayman game, the critically-acclaimed Beyond Good & Evil and Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie. The new Rayman video game will launch during Holiday 2006 on current and next-generation consoles.
"Rayman is one of the brands that encapsulate Ubisoft’s ability to create characters and universes that appeal to all kinds of players," said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. "We are expecting this new Rayman video game to sweep players off their feet."
Microsoft buys Lionhead Studios!
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Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) today announced it has purchased U.K.-based Lionhead Studios, one of the world's leading and most innovative video game developers and creators of "Fable," the hit Xbox and Windows franchise.
Lionhead Studios will immediately begin creating content exclusively for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows platforms. The companies previously worked together on the popular role-playing games "Fable" for Xbox and "Fable: The Lost Chapters" for Xbox and Windows, which have collectively surpassed the 2 million global unit sales milestone, making "Fable" the best-selling role-playing franchise on the Xbox platform. "Fable" and "Fable: The Lost Chapters" enable players to make decisions that affect their character's skills, appearances and morality and the world around them.
"We could not be more excited about being part of MGS. They have long supported our creative vision, and this teamwork resulted in the hugely successful 'Fable' franchise," said Molyneux, managing director of Lionhead Studios. "This acquisition gives Lionhead the stability and opportunity to focus on creating world-class next-generation titles. We are joining some of the most incredible game creators in the industry, the combined talent of which will truly take next-generation gaming to a new level."
Major League Baseball 2K6 For Xbox 360 And PSP Have Gone Gold!
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Major League Baseball 2K6 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PSP (Play Station Portable), the latest in the popular Major League Baseball 2K video game series, have gone gold. Major League Baseball 2K6 showcases groundbreaking new features, outstanding graphics, incomparable gameplay and online play.
Major League Baseball 2K6, the only officially licensed Major League Baseball video game to be available for every major gaming console, brings baseball to life with a variety of original and exciting features for Xbox 360 and PSP. Providing baseball fans with the ultimate MLB video game experience, Major League Baseball 2K6 offers the new, innovative Swing Stick batting mechanic, A.I.-driven Inside Edge™ technology, World Baseball Classic Mode, and Pure Motion Physics, among other compelling features.
Major League Baseball 2K6 for Xbox 360 demonstrates the game’s exceptional graphics through high-definition details in cloth physics, 3D interactive crowds, and high-resolution textures. Through the power of the Xbox 360, the new Flashback Highlights technology allows players to relive key moments in the game.
In addition to incorporating a suite of superior features included in the console versions, Major League Baseball 2K6 for the PSP features the exclusive Home Run Derby Career Mode, challenging gamers to battle their way through the heavy hitters of Major League Baseball.
Major League Baseball 2K6 with these features and more will be shipping to retailers on April 10 for Xbox 360 and April 14 for PSP.
SiN Episode 1: Emergence availabe on May 12th
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Ritual Entertainment and Valve today announced that SiN Episode 1: Emergence will be available in retail outlets on May 12th, 2006.
Distributed throughout Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand by Electronic Arts, Emergence is the first in a new series of episodic adventures from Ritual that are powered by the award-winning Source game engine technology developed by Valve.
SiN Episode 1: Emergence, available for the PC, will offer explosive first person shooter experiences that reintroduce and re-imagine the world of SiN for the new millennium.
Emergence, the first in this series of episodic adventures, expands on the role of Colonel John R. Blade and features never before seen weapons, characters, and environments.
Carol Vorderman Sudoku comes to PSP
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XPLOSIV, the multi-platform value range today announced that the ever popular Carol Vorderman Sudoku will be released on PlayStation2 and PSP in QTR2 2006.
The addictive and challenging puzzle craze that has swept the globe found a huge fan and supporter in best selling author and personality Carol Vorderman and these interactive games will allow Carol to show you how it's done.
Let her take you step-by-step via live action video explaining the methods of Sudoku and revealing handy hints so that you too can become a Sudoku master. If you feel you've mastered the methods of Sudoku then the game will allow you to lay down the gauntlet and challenge Carol to the ultimate Sudoku showdown.
Sudoku challenges you to fill in the missing numbers in a 9x9 grid. It's a game of reasoning, that doesn't require calculating or special math skills – but instead focuses on concentration and brain power.
Starring and presented by Carol Vorderman, Carol will appear in the form of live video and will talk the player through a number of features.
Nintendo Updates Spring 2006 Software Lineup
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Nintendo of Europe has updated its Spring 2006 1st Party software line-up for Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance.
Nintendo DS owners are spoilt for choice with the selection of games to choose from, including the eagerly anticipated Metroid Prime Hunters which is Wi-Fi enabled and allows players to utilise unique Voice Over IP functions.
The product that is currently taking Japan by storm, which helps give your brain a great mental workout, is making its way to Europe and onto the Nintendo DS. Nintendo’s Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? which has already sold over 2 million copies and which still holds the top spot in the software charts in Japan will launch in Europe this June. If that just isn’t enough excitement for you, Mario and his band of merry friends will be back again in all New SUPER MARIO BROS.
Nintendo DS
Megaman Battle Network 5 Double Team DS (Capcom/Nintendo) - 14 April
Tetris DS (Nintendo) - 21 April
Trauma Centre: Under the Knife (Atlus/Nintendo) - 28 April
Pokémon Link! (Nintendo) - 5 May
Metroid Prime Hunters (Nintendo) - 5 May
Super Princess Peach (Nintendo) - 26 May
Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? (Nintendo) - 9 June
New SUPER MARIO BROS. (Nintendo) - 30 June
Nintendo GameCube
Chibi-Robo! (Nintendo) - 26 May
Game Boy Advance
Polarium Advance (Nintendo) - 14 April
Final Fantasy IV (Nintendo) - 2 June
Thrustmaster announces Wi-Fi USB key for PSP
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Today is a good day for Playstation Portable owners everywhere. Thrustmaster, the PC and video game accessories manufacturer, announces the release of its WiFi USB Key for PSP FunAccess.
Now you can play online and surf the Web on your PSP, wirelessly and from the comfort of your own home.
The latest product from Thrustmaster is a USB WiFi adapter* which plugs into your computer connected to the Internet via a modem. WiFi USB key for PSP FunAccess provides PSP consoles with wireless Internet and online gaming access and without requiring a wireless router.
In practical terms, all you need is a PC connected to the Internet (512k minimum via USB line connected Modem or Ethernet card). Connect the Thrustmaster Wi-Fi USB Key via the USB port and your PC becomes a real WiFi router.
Installing FunAccess on your PC and configuring the PSP couldn’t be easier, thanks to the special software which takes users through a brief step-by-step set-up process. The installation has been specially designed to recognize Internet connections automatically, whatever the modem used, whether USB or Ethernet. FunAccess was developed using the Hercules brand's expertise, which has an outstanding reputation for the simplicity and quality of its WiFi peripherals for PC.
Surfing the net, playing other gamers around the world and downloading audio, image or video files directly to your portable console is so simple and straightforward you can start using the PSP to its full potential immediately. You can even share the connection with friends. FunAccess opens up the online world to several PSP consoles at the same time: connect up to 5 players at once!
Plus, Thrustmaster has created a website specially designed for PSP users; offering exclusive information, photos, screensavers and tips and tricks (http://psp.thrustmaster.com ). The site will be officially online April 6th.
If you have other Internet-enabled equipment with integrated WiFi technology such as a laptop or PDA the Wi-Fi USB key for PSP allows you to connect them to the web as well.
Thrustmaster’s new WiFi USB Key for PSP will be available in May 2006, at a recommended retail price of $39.99.
Tomb Raider Legend Demo and other content on Xbox Live
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today confirms the exclusive content for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend which will be available for Xbox 360 on Xbox Live Marketplace from Tuesday April 4th 2006.
The playable Xbox 360 demo of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend will be available to download together with an exclusive trailer of the game and also a selection of themes to customise your Xbox 360. There will also be a selection of picture packs of Lara from the game and real-life Lara, Karima Adebibe.
Update:
We have just checked out the Xbox Live Marketplace, looking for that new content of Tomb Raider: Legend, the demo and other exclusive material and ... it wasn't there!
Really, no demo, no other content ... just a trailer was available on marketplace.
While EIDOS confirmed that it would be available on Tuesday April 4th, on Wednesday there is still nothing.
Strategic Command 2 Goes Gold and Demo released!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, April 5 2006 @ 10:51 CET]
Battlefront.com and Fury Software are thrilled to announced that Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg has gone gold. The game will begin shipping once production is complete (within 2 weeks).
To help you count the days until Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg ships, we are pleased to release the new Demo already today. The Demo includes two campaigns, Fall Weserübung (1940) and D-Day (1944) and allows you to play against the computer as either the Allies or Axis.
Download the Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg Demo here.
ABOUT THE GAME
Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg allows you to rewrite history with 6 full length, open ended campaigns beginning at key stages of World War II. Begin the war from the historical invasion of Poland in 1939, Denmark and Norway in 1940, Russia in 1941, Stalingrad in 1942, the invasion of Sicily by the Allies in 1943 or the epic beach landings of D-Day in 1944. Also included are 5 extra mini-campaigns depicting specific landmark battles such as Kursk, Operation Market-Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Control the forces of 30 different nations utilizing 16 different unit types including all new ones like Paratroopers, Engineers, Partisans and Amphibious Transports.
Ubisoft Enters The Wild West
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Today Ubisoft announced that it will publish Call of Juarez for the PC in North America and Germany in Summer 2006. Call of Juarez is a unique first-person shooter set in the classic Wild West and is being developed by Techland.
Call of Juarez features classic gunslinging action including duels, shootouts and barroom brawls. Players will relive the days of the Wild West in numerous settings including local saloons and brothels. In the single-player campaign, players enter the world of two opposing characters equipped with contrasting weapons and styles. Ray is the retired gunslinger turned rough-and-tumble preacher. Billy, a sneaky and elusive man befriended and trained by Native Americans, is on the run. Authentic Western situations chronicle the cat-and-mouse game played by Ray and Billy. Players are forced to make split-second decisions to escape the grasp of Ray or get their hands on Billy, and outwit secondary characters throughout this Western setting.
Call of Juarez leverages Techland’s Chrome game engine which allows players to use objects found in the world as weapons or tools to solve problems. Graphics, artificial intelligence and multiplayer features will immerse players in the Wild West like never before.
Ignition Signs Puyo Pop Fever for PSP and DS
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