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] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 27 2007 @ 17:01 CET]Medal of Honor Airbone to land this Summer !
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Electronic Arts today announced that Medal of Honor Airborne™, the newest installment from EA’s critically-acclaimed Medal of Honor™ franchise which was credited with pioneering the First-Person Shooter (FPS) WWII genre when it debuted in 1999, will land on store shelves across Europe on August 31, 2007.
While building on the key tenets of the franchise including historical accuracy and authenticity, Medal of Honor Airborne is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience. Medal of Honor Airborne will ship under the EA™ brand for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ videogame system from Microsoft, and PC.
“Medal of Honor Airborne is a new direction for the franchise introducing innovations that redefine the series as well as impact the FPS genre as a whole," explained Neil Young, VP and General Manager at EALA. “We can’t wait for August when everyone can experience the new Medal of Honor, the first WWII game that allows the player to land anywhere and truly fight the way they want to.”
Expansion pack for Phantasy Star Universe
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 27 2007 @ 16:58 CET]
SEGA® Europe, Ltd and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Phantasy Star™ Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus, will be available for download on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and in stores for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PCs in Autumn 2007.
Phantasy Star™ Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus is the expansion to the epic sci-fi action role-playing game Phantasy Star Universe.
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus continues the exciting action-RPG storyline of Phantasy Star Universe. A new Human Fundamentalist movement, known as the Illuminus, disrupts the peaceful Gurhal System throwing the Gurhal Government into chaos. Using their custom-made Guardian, players will explore exciting new levels, such as the Ruins of Old Rozenom City and the subterranean Granigs Mines, where they will encounter new and more powerful enemy types, as well as mastering additional versatile class types. Using their custom-made Guardian, players will meet familiar characters like Ethan Waber from Episode 1, and other new characters including GUARDIAN instructor Laia Martinez, whilst they fight through the next chapters of the exciting story missions that started its singleplay experience in the original Phantasy Star Universe.
The expansion further enriches the online Phantasy Star Universe experience with newly created gameplay and customisation features. Players can commune in new and expanded lobby areas filled with colourful decorations and music, including the new Casino Voloyal where roulette and slots can earn players special casino-only items. Character and weapon customisation is even deeper with the introduction of a slew of new weapon types, armour, Photon Arts, and clothing. Each Guardian’s individual Rooms are upgraded and now offer a greater level of customisation, with a new grid system that allows players to decorate the walls and place new interactive items and furniture anywhere they want in the Room.
New VC European games for Wii
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, April 27 2007 @ 16:57 CET]
This week Virtual Console allows you to take on the street thugs of Metro City. Based in the same universe as the Street Fighter games, Final Fight is a much loved side-scrolling beat-em up, originally released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Following the exploits of the Mayor of Metro City, as he takes the law into his own hands to rescue his kidnapped daughter, Final Fight features all the elements of a great fighting title, including sinister bosses to devastating special attacks. Final Fight smashes its way onto the Virtual Console for 800 Wii Points.
Next up among this week’s retro offerings is 1992 action title Mighty Bomb Jack™, originally available on the Nintendo Entertainment System. When the entire royal family is kidnapped and imprisoned within a pyramid by evil demon Belzebut, it is up to Jack to use his powers and set them free. With sixteen levels full of nasty enemies and perilous traps to overcome, Mighty Bomb Jack will keep even the most seasoned gamer perched on the edge of their seat for hours on end. Mighty Bomb Jack is available to own now for 500 Wii Points.
Rounding off this week’s offering is Turbografx title Battle Lode Runner®. This classic game features both a ‘Puzzle Mode’, where players must collect gold bars while avoiding enemies and a ‘Battle Mode’, which can be played by up to five players. With the addition of a level editor, Battle Lode Runner is available for 600 Wii Points.
Forza Motorsport 2 coming in June to Xbox 360 !
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Microsoft Game Studios today announces the eagerly-awaited release of Forza Motorsport 2 – sequel to the driving phenomenon that is Forza! Forza Motorsport 2 will be available exclusively to own on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and will hit UK shelves on the 8th June 2007.
The second game within this driving franchise provides you with even more choices, right through from the selection of 300+ cars to the new and improved customisation levels that allows you to express your creative flair to make your car really stand out on the track. By using the upgrades garage and new-and-improved Livery editor, gamers will have more freedom than ever to create and personalise their favourite rides and make them truly unique.
Game Director Dan Greenawalt says, “The added horsepower of Xbox 360 has allowed us to redefine what it means to be a racing simulator with Forza Motorsport 2. We’ve turned mountains of real world raw data into a living, breathing simulator where the only difference between the game and reality is that you’re racing from the comfort and safety of your living room.”
So whether you are into your Porsches or your Peugeots, your Bentleys or your Beemer’s, Forza Motorsport 2 has everything you could possibly want from a top racing game! So speed on down to the shops today and buy your copy!
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for PS3 ships to European retailers
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, April 26 2007 @ 15:09 CET]
Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, and Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that the blockbuster role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® will be available for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system in the UK on April 27th.
Released in March 2006 for Windows and Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Oblivion has already earned countless awards from publications around the world including numerous Game and RPG of the Year awards. Gamerankings.com and MetaCritic.com list Oblivion as the highest rated game of all time on Xbox 360 and PlayStation3, and the Official PlayStation magazine in UK recently rated the game with an amazing 10/10, the first PS3 game to achieve that score in the magazine.
Oblivion is a unique role-playing game that features a powerful combination of free-form gameplay, unprecedented graphics and cutting edge AI. Gamers can choose to unravel Oblivion’s epic narrative at their own pace or explore the vast world in search of their own unique challenges.
After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, the throne of Tamriel lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land - laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness, you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.
Sony brings Eye Camera for PS3
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Thursday, April 26 2007 @ 15:08 CET]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the arrival of the next-generation PLAYSTATION®Eye camera.
Scheduled for a Summer release in Europe, PLAYSTATION Eye is an essential accessory for voice, video chat and online gaming that will enable gamers to enjoy their PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) experiences like never before.
Designed specifically for PS3 and featuring huge advances in USB camera and microphone technology, PLAYSTATION Eye is set to revolutionise the experience of online communication on the PLAYSTATION®Network. Expanding on the market-leading heritage of the EyeToy® USB Camera for PlayStation®2, the sophistication of the PLAYSTATION Eye naturally complements the advanced features and capabilities of PS3 – all in one slickly designed, unobtrusive unit.
Designed specifically to work with the next generation of social gaming titles and new services being developed for PS3, key features of the PLAYSTATION Eye include:
- A sophisticated microphone with the ability to reduce background noise and focus on the spoken word for smoother, more accurate speech recognition and transfer
- The ability to capture videos and audio clips directly to your PS3’s hard disk drive
- Engineered to perform well even in low-light conditions
- A range of different capturing modes, including slow motion and time-lapse
- Faster frame rate for improved tracking, responsiveness and smoothness
- Two position zoom lens for close-up and full body options
- A range of eye-catching visual effects to apply to photos and videos
- Bundled with EyeCreate™ editing software, which allows users to save and edit photos, video and audio clips
New microphone functions
An all-new four microphone array, incorporating multidirectional voice location tracking, enhanced echo cancelling and background noise suppression allows for clear audio chat in even the most noisy of environments, without the need to hold or wear a headset.
Next-generation camera features
A frame rate of up to 120 frames per second allows for super-smooth video and sophisticated low-light operation means that the room doesn’t have to be brightly lit for the camera to deliver crisp, perfectly exposed video. The adjustable zoom lens features a 56º field of view to capture head and shoulders action for close-in audio-visual chat, and a 75º field of view to capture the whole body for a fully physical gaming experience.
Technical Specifications:
· 4 channel audio input:16 bits/channel, 48kHz, SNR 90db
· 56º to 75º Field of View zoom lens
· 2.1 F-stop, <1% distortion, fixed focus (25cm to 8 at 75º FOV)
· 640 x 480 at 60 frames/second
· 320 x 240 at 120 frames/second
· USB2 high-speed data transfer
· Uncompressed video or optional JPEG compression
Ubisoft introduces Tom Clancy's EndWar video game
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that it is creating Tom Clancy's EndWar™, a new brand in the Tom Clancy series of video games.
Led by strategy veteran and Ubisoft creative director Michael de Plater, Tom Clancy's EndWar™ is being developed by a world-class team at Ubisoft's Shanghai studio whose members have experience developing Ubisoft's hit franchises including Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®. Tom Clancy's EndWar™ is scheduled for release on next-generation consoles in fiscal year 2007/2008.
Set on the battlefields of World War III, Tom Clancy's EndWar will push the envelope of technology, showcasing artificial intelligence, graphics, physics and animations that were not possible prior to the launch of the new hardware systems. Tom Clancy's EndWar has been built from the ground up as a revolutionary war strategy game solely for next-generation consoles.
"Our development teams are invigorated to be creating the first 100 percent next-generation Tom Clancy brand," said Serge Hascoët, chief creative officer at Ubisoft. "Our success with Tom Clancy franchises is unparalleled in the next-generation and Tom Clancy's EndWar will be a marvelous addition to the already critically acclaimed library of games. A strategy game like no other, EndWar will allow gamers to lead their own armies against hundreds of others online in real global locations on the massive battlefields of World War III."
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy video games are consistently among the best-selling and most critically-acclaimed video game series in the industry. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six®, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® games have collectively sold more than 45 million units worldwide to date. In 2006, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas was named Best First Person Action Game of the Year by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™ took home the Best Video Game of the Year award from the prestigious BAFTA awards.
Wario: Master Of Disguise launches for DS
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, April 25 2007 @ 14:21 CET]
Have your stylus at the ready as Wario barges his way onto the Nintendo DS in a brand new adventure. Up to his usual mischief, this time Wario takes over the TV to challenge a professional thief at his own game. Players must master quick disguise changes, using the DS Stylus, as Wario: Master Of Disguise launches across Europe on Nintendo DS on 1st June 2007.
Using his newly obtained magic wand, Wario must collect and switch between disguises - each with their own unique powers - to become the ultimate light-fingered fiend. Players start the game as Thief Wario, a powerful disguise that can tackle enemies, jump to great heights and move heavy objects. As they progress, additional outfits become available including Cosmic Wario, with his laser gun, Artist Wario, handy for creating blocks or doorways to escape through, and Captain Wario who can summon a boat to cross watery expanses. With seven different costumes to find, Wario will be kitted out for every situation!
To enable quick changes between disguises, Wario’s outfit can be switched by drawing simple symbols on the Nintendo DS touch screen. Utilising the touch screen not only allows the player to change disguises easily but also activates Wario’s unique power available at the time. For example, tapping the screen as Cosmic Wario will fire his laser at the location of the tap.
On Wario’s mission, players will travel through exotic environments including a luxury ocean liner, watery ruins and an Egyptian pyramid. Using their disguises players must tackle the obstacles and mini games they encounter as they search out treasure chests and avoid the pursuing Count Camoli!
Wario: Master Of Disguise hits shelves across Europe on 1st June 2007 on the Nintendo DS for the estimated retail price of around €40 (£30 UK).
Release date set for Superbike World Championships
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Black Bean and Koch Media UK are pleased to announce today the release date for Superbike World Championships on PS2 and PSP.
SBK-07: Superbike World Championship promises to deliver the closest experience to the biking world championship: feel the sensation of speed and the adrenaline pumping during dangerous overtakes, push your bike to the limits in one of the 13 official licensed circuit, immerse yourself in the glamourous atmosphere of the championship, unlocking tons of extras, including beautiful pictures of umbrella girls.
All the race teams and big name riders feature in the game and with 22 bikes on screen, this is your chance to go head to head with your biking heros to win one of the most exciting bike racing championships ever.
SBK-07: Superbike World Championship features an arcade mode that allows all race fans and speed addicts to enjoy a full on biking experience, including post-race highlights. It is also a game for the biker or hard core race game fans, thanks to accurate physics models, telemetry and bike setting: which are the best tires to use with different weather conditions available? Would you prefer speed or control?
The game has been developed with the help of SBK World Championship team and will feature all the riders from the 2007, all the tracks and all of the atmosphere from one of the most exciting racing championships in the world.
SBK World Championship will be available in UK on PS 2 and PSP from the 18th of May 2007 at SRP £29.99
Flip for Pinball FX on Xbox LIVE Arcade
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Gamers will soon be able to bump and flip in high-definition, as Pinball FX will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, Apr. 25 at 0900 GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific).
Zen Studios' new Pinball FX offers a unique pinball experience for novice and expert gamers. It combines the arcade thrills of traditional pinball with enhanced gameplay and exciting, innovative features not found in any other pinball game. Gamers may control the flippers with their hand or arm motions using the Xbox LIVE Vision Camera or simply use the standard Xbox 360 controller. Pinball FX sets a new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball video games.
Pinball FX will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.
Game Features
- Real-time head-to-head mode for online multiplayer competition for up to 4 players
- Three vibrant, 3D pinball tables
- Tables start out simple, but new challenges open up as a player's skill advances
- Gesture based controls and live chat via the Xbox 360 LIVE Vision Camera
- Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
- Amazing realism that is an industry first for the genre
Majesco announces Turn It Around for DS
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Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games and digital entertainment products for the mass market, today announced Turn It Around for the Nintendo DS. Developed by 505 Games and licensed from Taito, Turn It Around challenges players to master the Touch Screen turn wheel in 24 arcade-style games.
“Turn It Around’s unique spinning premise and wide range of mini-games make it a perfect title for gamers looking for a new handheld experience at a great value,” said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing, Majesco.
All 24 mini-games in Turn It Around focus on Touch Screen turning. Players must strategically rotate the turn wheel to complete each game based on power, technique or speed. Whether destroying blocks in Arkanoid, transporting guests to their floor in Elevator Action, hitting it out of the park in Pinch Hitter or maintaining your balance in Packed Train, gamers will get a wrist workout on their way to becoming the ultimate Turn Master. Turn It Around also features three different multiplayer turning modes so gamers can “spin off” against a friend.
Turn It Around will be available this summer for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Katamari is Back on Xbox 360 and PS3
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Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that The King of All Cosmos, everyone’s favorite pint-sized Prince, and the whole wacky and wild Katamari crew will be making their hilarious next generation debut in Beautiful Katamari™ for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft later this year.
The newest installment in the insanely popular and highly captivating Katamari series will be rolling into the next generation world with Katamari-style quirky and unique high-definition graphics, an unforgettable new soundtrack, and a new online multiplayer feature that will have old and new players alike spinning when the title hits store shelves.
Experience the new high-definition, next generation sights and sounds of Beautiful Katamari™ as the Prince takes on a new high-rolling adventure, with his famous cousins in tow, to save the Katamari universe once again after the King of All Cosmos has a very un-royal and unfortunate accident. As usual, the King of All Cosmos demands the service of his son, the Prince, to roll anything and everything up into massive clumps and set things right, bringing harmony once again to the Katamari Cosmos.
Take the Prince for a spin in astounding 720p next-gen graphics, that stay true to the quirky yet captivating art direction the series is known for, but glistening with a new coat of paint in high-definition, as the Prince is tasked to roll up bizarre objects in brand new environments. To keep his son inspired, the King of All Cosmos will provide another fresh and memorable soundtrack that will have players moving and grooving to the beat as they roll through the absurd, yet wonderful world of Beautiful Katamari.
One is a lonely number, but thankfully the Prince can humbly ask the aid of over 50 of his cousins to get the ball rolling through his quest. The cousins have discovered new games to play since last time out, and love to compete with friends in multiplayer Katamari rolling games either together or online over Xbox Live® and the PLAYSTATION® Network. The Prince and his cousins’ online adventure won’t end there as a variety of future downloadable content will become available, continuing to expand on the amazing world of Beautiful Katamari, long after the game has launched. More online features will be rolled out at a later date.
PSP gets price cut !
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, April 24 2007 @ 16:15 CET]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) would enjoy a new, lower price point across the SCEE territories of €169.99 (or local currency equivalent), with the new price effective from the end of April 2007 and rolling out to all territories by the end of May 2007.
In addition to the new price of PSP, five new Platinum titles will be launched concurrently with a new, lower price for all PSP Platinum titles of €19.99. The new Platinum titles are: Ridge Racer 2, Tekken, Killzone, Loco Roco, and Moto GP.
“The combined effect of the two price reductions will unleash PSP, making it a ‘must have’ portable system for all entertainment enthusiasts, and allowing them to enjoy the breadth and depth of entertainment opportunities available from PSP,” explained Stephane Hareau, PSP Marketing Manager SCEE. “PSP is unique and is constantly evolving. It offers the widest palette of mobile entertainment, from gaming to video, music, photos and internet – and now the unique possibility to connect to PLAYSTATION®3 remotely. With this new price point, and the launch of five new Platinum titles, PSP is more than ever, the handheld entertainment system of choice for the discerning gamer”.
PlayDevil reviews Wii Sports for ... Wii !
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The very first Wii review has landed on PlayDevil.
We know, a bit late but hey, our Wii was only available in February since it was outsold for months!
Now we present you our very first Wii review, "Wii Sports".
An innovative new game using Nintendo's famous Wiimote and nunchuk?
Does it offer totally new refreshing gameplay ?
Find out in our review of "Wii Sports" right here.
Expect more Wii reviews coming such as "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" and "Warioware: Smooth Moves".
Ninja Gaiden Sigma distributed by Eidos in Europe
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, can today confirm that it will be handling the exclusive European distribution of Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma on PlayStation 3 this summer.
Developed by Tecmo’s Team Ninja, the critically acclaimed Ninja Gaiden series has been lauded as one of the most intense and exciting action video games ever created. The previous Ninja Gaiden on Xbox achieved an average review score of 92% (taken from over 100 individual reviews), with Ninja Gaiden Black, also on Xbox, achieving 94% (source: Gamerankings.com). Ninja Gaiden Sigma will be the first next-generation game in the series, following the adventures of Ryu Hayabusa, the original Ninja.
“This is a really exciting opportunity for Eidos and Tecmo. Ninja Gaiden is one of the most respected game franchises around and now we have the opportunity to bring Ninja Gaiden Sigma to PS3 consumers throughout Europe,” said Jane Cavanagh, Chief Executive, Eidos.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma on PlayStation 3 will be released throughout Europe this summer.
SunAge Receiving Final Coat of Polish
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Leading Publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developer Vertex4 today announced that SunAge, its classic RTS game for the PC, is currently in its final 'polishing' stage. Originally scheduled to release Q2 2007, both parties have decided to postpone the launch until September 2007.
“Since SunAge is one of our most anticipated releases, it is very important for us to deliver a solid product,” said Erik Schreuder, CEO of Lighthouse Interactive. “SunAge is looking very good and our play testers are really enjoying the game.”
“Vertex4 is a young company that is quickly maturing,” said Roman Pfneudl, CEO of Vertex4. “The team is very enthusiastic about this project and we are committed to producing a high quality RTS game. We just need a little more time for this last phase of development. Focus is mainly on fine-tuning the A.I. and tweaking gameplay balancing. We also upgraded to DirectX® 9 which has resulted in better looking graphical environments and vastly improved effects.”
In the meantime, Lighthouse will be partnering with XFire, Inc. to host a public BETA. Announcements on the beta program will be announced soon.
Game summary:
SunAge takes place in the distant future. Set in a sci-fi environment that spans many different worlds ranging from a lush alien planet to Earth – a desolate wasteland where humankind is forced to retreat into shielded industrial cities – a new cult called the Raak-zun arises, spreading chaos. As the hero, you must battle to protect your Federation and strike at the heart of the Raak-zun’s creed. Amidst the havoc, the gateway to an alien planet teeming with lethal Sentinel drones is unlocked. They will not hesitate to annihilate any life form that gets in their way. Conquer enemies using your strategic skills in robust singleplayer, skirmish, and multiplayer (LAN and Online) campaign modes.
Codemasters brings Race Driver: Create & Race to DS
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Enabling race drivers to create their own championship circuits, Codemasters today announces Race Driver: Create & Race, an original title in the exhilarating motorsport series, coming exclusively to Nintendo DS this summer.
Race Driver: Create & Race has been designed from the ground up for Nintendo DS and lets players thrash the most formidable sports cars through closely-fought races on the world’s most prestigious circuits… and then lets players create their very own circuits with a full track construction kit.
Using the Nintendo DS stylus, the game’s track editor lets players select and place race track elements, such as hairpin corners, long straights and chicanes, to design unique circuits. Once all the pieces are placed to perfection, players can take to their track and experience exactly what it’s like in aggressive multiple car races.
In addition to the track editor, the game features 32 real-world circuits – from Silverstone and the Nurburgring to Bathurst – and 25 officially licensed race cars, including the Koenig GT, the AMG Mercedes C Klasse DTM, and the Chevrolet Silverado Truck.
Making use of the Nintendo DS Wi-Fi connection capabilities, players can challenge others to races on the game’s official tracks as well as the circuits of their creation. Race Driver: Create & Race also enables up to four players to go head-to-head in races gamesharing from only one cartridge. Further championships and cars can be unlocked from the World Tour Mode and then raced in realtime online and ad hoc multiplayer modes.
Pangya! Golf With Style launches across Europe on Wii
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Aim for the fairway as a new but fully-fledged style of golf is set to hit Wii! Get ready to experience greens with a difference as players embark on the golfing experience of a lifetime. From tropical islands to snow valleys, Pangya! Golf With Style launches players into a world of precision and skill, mixed up with a touch of magic, as it launches across Europe on 8th June 2007.
Containing all the basic elements for the perfect round of golf, players tee off on Pangya Island and experience 11 different courses with a unique Wii twist. Using Wii’s innovative controller, players swing the Wii Remote as if it were a real golf club, with the aim of achieving that coveted hole in one. As well as traditional golfing elements to consider like hitting the fairway, staying out of the bunkers and paying attention to the wind speed Pangya! Golf With Style also adds a touch of fantasy and it’s own rules to the mix.
At the start of the game players can select one of two characters - Scout or Hana. Progression through Pangya! Golf With Style will unlock additional characters, each with their own unique golfing skills and special moves. Once players have selected a character they can get down to the business of customising them to their taste. Quirky outfits are not just an element of the real game of golf, they are also important in Pangya! Golf With Style. However, in this game the costumes affect the statistics of the character as well as their look. Players can even take their own customised character to compete with on a friend’s console by saving it on their Wii Remote!
Players can tip the scales in their favour when battling it out in versus mode using items gained in other game modes. For example, Wing God Fan is a ‘hinder item’ which when activated by moving the Wii Remote up and down produces wind to put the opponent off their shot. Alternatively the Graffiti Crayon can be used to write on the screen obstructing the opponents view.
Pangya! Golf With Style putts, birdies and bogeys its way across Europe on Wii on 8th June 2007 at an estimated retail price of around €49 (approximately £34 in the UK).
Worms: Open Warfare 2 explode onto DS and PSP
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THQ today announced that Worms™: Open Warfare 2 is scheduled to blast its way onto the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™, and wireless handsets this summer.
Players will be able to challenge others from all over the world via multiplayer battles using a wireless connection as they command their worms through clashes that take place in famous battles of the past, as well as fictional fights of the future. Battles include the Spanish Armada conquest in “Pirates!,” the frontlines of real war in “World War II” and laser shooting spaceships in “Space War!,” among others.
Worms: Open Warfare 2 builds upon the success of last year’s Worms: Open Warfare. In addition to the classic Deathmatch mode, the game also includes robust new single and multiplayer modes such as Rope Race, Fort, Puzzle and Campaign modes that challenge players to use new strategies and teamwork to defeat their enemies. The new Firing Range allows gamers to test their weapons skills, including 11 new weapons like the Bunker Buster and Buffalo of Lies as well as classics such as the Super Sheep, Concrete Donkey and the Holy Hand Grenade. Gamers that take the battle online will be able to demonstrate their Worms combat prowess with daily updated stats and leaderboards on the official Worms website.
Players will also enjoy the new, in-depth customization options including custom landscape and team flag editors in addition to modified hats, tombstones and victory dances for their worm teams.
Take Two publishing Silverfall for PSP
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Take Two Interactive Software today announced a distribution agreement between Take-Two and Monte Cristo Games, granting Take-Two the European sales and distribution rights to Silverfall on the PSP system. The title will be available in June 2007.
Set in an amazing fantasy world, this action role playing game features expansive worlds filled with different creatures. Players must take sides between the two great powers in a world where forces of nature and technology collide. Throughout the adventure, the player makes choices that directly affect his or her destiny.
Features include:
- An RPG experience with total freedom on character evolution
- A journey into amazing and beautifully rendered fantasy worlds
- A tactical approach to combat - more than 80 character attributes allow for a high level of customisation as you fight your way through 35 creatures and seven bosses, each with specific strengths and Achilles’ heels
- Constant rewards and active exploration through a vast treasure trove of items to collect
- Head-to-head multiplayer mode up to four players and two player cooperative mode
- Multiple gameplay and combat choices (nature / technology / magic / melee / ranged)
"We are thrilled to be working with Monte Cristo Games to bring this title to European consumers,” said James Ellingford, International Managing Director of Take-Two. “Silverfall is another great game for the PSP system and we’re confident players will find this pure action RPG adventure highly rewarding.”
"Take-Two Interactive Software has the benefit of an industry leading sales and distribution network, and a proven track record of releasing great games," said Jerome Gastaldi, COO of Monte Cristo Games. "Through this agreement, Silverfall will reach the largest audience possible."
Operation Flashpoint returns in 2008 !
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Promising warfare on a scale never seen in a FPS, the biggest name in modern military simulation gaming will return in 2008 as Codemasters confirms that Operation Flashpoint™2 is in development for PC and major console formats.
Operation Flashpoint™2 will mark the long-awaited return of the total conflict simulator, which won international acclaim. Now in development, it is Codemasters Studios' most extensive R&D project to date. With the studio's largest development team ever assembled, Operation Flashpoint™2 has already benefited from over two years of pre-production on a closed set basis and will use a new FPS variant of Neon technology, the studio's proprietary middleware.
Building on the original game's heritage, Operation Flashpoint™2 will see the most realistic modelling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
Set to redefine the genre it created, Operation Flashpoint™2 is coming in 2008.
New Virtual Console titles for Wii
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Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
Punch Out!!® Featuring Mr. Dream (NES®, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): As young boxer Little Mac, players have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle the big guys of the World Video Boxing Association circuit. Take them on one by one, starting with skinny Glass Joe. Battle up through King Hippo and all the way to the WVBA Champion himself. Players use their best jabs, hooks and power uppercuts to knock out opponents, but must pay attention to subtle changes in their body position to dodge jaw-breaking blows. With great graphics, addictive action and a touch of humor, this game will keep players entertained for hours.
Virtua Fighter™ 2 (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Virtua Fighter was the very first 3-D fighting game in the industry and introduced six unique characters, each with their own martial arts style. In Virtua Fighter 2, the intrepid fighters return to the World Fighting Tournament. Players take to the stage to see who will claim the championship title. Will it be Lau Chan, Kage-Maru, Wolf Hawkfield, Jeffry McWild, Akira Yuki, Jacky Bryant, Sarah Bryant or Pai Chan? The answer lies within. Players immerse themselves in this technically challenging game and see if they have what it takes to be the champion of the second World Fighting Tournament.
Bonk's Revenge (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): The "hardheaded" hero is back for more in the second installment of the Bonk series. Taking place in the Monster Kingdom, Bonk the Caveman makes his way toward King Drool III. Bonk's Revenge is a side-scrolling action game in which players Jump and "Bonk" (head-butt) their enemies while they make their way to the goal at the end of each stage. Double, even triple, attack power by eating the meat that appears in a stage. There are eight different hidden bonus stages, and the Dinosaur Train that appears after players defeat a boss will change depending on how many Smileys they've collected. With new actions such as the Triangle Jump and the ability to climb trees, as well as seven variety-packed stages, Bonk's Revenge will keep players playing over and over.
Playlogic Announces Acquisition of Obscure II
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Publisher Playlogic Entertainment announces the acquisition of the survival horror game “Obscure II” from French development studio Hydravision. The sequel of the innovative Obscure© will be released in Q3 of this year on PC and PS2. The release for Wii is set for Q4.
Obscure II (PC, PS2, Wii) takes place two years after the gruesome events of the first game. The survivors have gone on to college and try to return to their normal lives. After the discovery of a beautiful but strange plant on school campus, events take a turn for the worse. Soon, the college students have to battle for survival once again.
Players of Obscure II can choose their character and one AI controlled sidekick. In total there are six playable characters, each with their own unique abilities. These can be switched at various points in the game. Due to the game’s unique co-op feature, friends can join at any time to team up and attempt surviving Obscure II together. There are many available weapons to keep the monsters that hunt you at bay. Light might be the players’ biggest ally because you never know what’s lurking in the shadows.
Stefan Layer, VP of Marketing & Sales of Playlogic International N.V: “I am extremely pleased that we added Obscure II to our line up. The first instalment was well received by both press and public. Hydravision has pushed the envelope with Obscure II and I am confident that the game will do even better then its
predecessor.”
Dominique Morel, CTO of Playlogic International N.V: “Obscure II displays refined talent in every aspect, from high attention to visual details and optimized control schemes; and a dense and intense in-game atmosphere. It’ is a thrilling and unique game with polished game features; an incredible experience.”
Denis Potentier, CEO of Hydravision: “We are happy to work together with Playlogic on Obscure II; they meet all of our expectations and I'm sure that their expertise will be very positive for the game. The two-person cooperative gameplay of Obscure II has been fully optimized. I think players will love this game."
SEGA announces Sonic Rush Adventure for DS
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SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America Inc. today announced the development of Sonic Rush Adventure™ for the Nintendo DS™ system.
Sonic Rush Adventure will seamlessly utilise both screens of the Nintendo DS to navigate the high seas in search of pirate treasure, delivering Sonic’s classic high-speed 2D gameplay in the ultimate Sonic handheld experience. Developed by SEGA Studios, Sonic Rush Adventure for the Nintendo DS will be available in Autumn 2007.
Sonic returns to the Nintendo DS in an all-new frantic adventure complete with dizzying dives, near vertical curves and brain twisting loops. Sonic Rush Adventure will retain the DS action that fans loved so much from Sonic Rush™, as well as providing a new high seas adventure where Sonic clashes with ruthless pirates. Players will set off from Windmill Village as Sonic and blast their way through seven action-packed and widely diverse levels. Sonic Rush Adventure will make full use of the DS Download Play feature and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which enables gamers to compete with friends in wireless racing and mission-based battles.
Guide Sonic through numerous action stages in the fast and furious single player mode, whilst collecting valuable items and materials that enable Sonic and Tails to track down the villainous pirates. With a fleet of up to five ships, including a submarine, water bike and hovercraft, Sonic Rush Adventure uses the Touch Screen technology in exciting new ways. Use the Nintendo DS Stylus to help control vessels as they race across the ocean gathering rings, performing tricks, and torching pirate boats, whilst engaging in fierce ship-to-ship battles. At the end of each level, epic 3D boss battles spanning both screens will test gamers skills to result in an ultimate showdown with the evil boss character, Captain Whisker.
Sonic Rush Adventure allows players to bounce, fly, swing, ride and run through grand environments of lush forests, an ominous ghost ship, snow covered mountains, pirate villages and a vast underwater sea cave. Along the way there will be a variety of enemy characters to battle against including robots, skeleton warriors, pterodactyls, and a robotic triceratops.
Konami's Gyruss available on Xbox Live Arcade
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Nearly a quarter century ago, gamers who wanted to travel throughout the galaxy needed only to plunk a few coins into an arcade machine. This week, gamers will be able to travel through space from the comfort of their own living room when “Gyruss,” the classic tube-shooter from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. launches on Xbox Live® Arcade for Xbox 360™ beginning Wednesday 18th April at 09:00 GMT.
In “Gyruss,” gamers fly a space ship from Neptune to Earth while battling enemies, satellites, asteroids and laser beam generators. Along the way the player’s ship can be upgraded to better tackle the ever-increasing enemies that attack during the journey to Earth.
Game Features
• Enhanced for Xbox Live Arcade – includes voice support, new graphics, digitally enhanced sound, and leaderboards
• Play the original game or an enhanced version which includes 3D rendered graphics
• Multiplayer gameplay over Xbox Live includes split-screen cooperative and versus modes
• 23 levels to clear
• Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
Where can I get it from?
You can download “Gyruss” beginning Wednesday 18th April from 09:00 GMT on Xbox Live Arcade and will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft® Points.
The title is rated “E” for Everyone.
Ubisoft announces Jam Sessions for DS
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that Jam Sessions™ – a groundbreaking music title exclusively for the Nintendo DS™ system in which players actually strum a guitar via the Touch Screen to make music – will launch in EMEA territories this summer.
“Jam Sessions is an amazing title with limitless potential to entertain and engage a wide audience of people who love music, guitar and singing,” said John Parks, EMEA Marketing Director. “Basically, it’s a guitar in your pocket but that’s just the beginning. It’s a chance for people who have never thought of themselves as ‘musically inclined’ to jump right in and play through entire songs, compose their own music and sing along with friends.”
Players will rock out, or smoothly strum, on the lower screen of the Nintendo DS system, producing an authentic sound digitally remastered from an actual acoustic guitar. The simple interface will guide players into the various easy-to-play modes which include: Performance Mode, allowing users to sing and play along both yesterday and today’s hottest artists; Free-Play Mode, where people can play anything they chose; and Tutorial Mode where novice musicians will learn to play guitar without paying for lessons.
One of the most compelling features is the ability to record what you play and play it back, therefore making Jam Sessions virtual notepad for players to write, play and save their original music anytime, anywhere. The portability of the DS system makes Jam Sessions a complete concert-on-the-go entertainment system, perfect for parties and other social gatherings – simply hook up some external speakers via the headphone jack and you’re a rock star!
Capcom announces new Downloadable games
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Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the development of several digitally downloadable titles for Xbox LIVE® Arcade, PLAYSTATION® Network and PC.
Capcom hits including Super Street Fighter® II Turbo HD Remix and Super Puzzle Fighter™ II Turbo HD Remix will appear in all-new form, while licensed games Rocketmen™: Axis of Evil and Talisman appear as downloadable games for the first time. These titles reflect Capcom’s new “Digital Initiative,” which has also produced the incredibly successful Xbox LIVE Arcade title, Street Fighter® II' Hyper Fighting.
“Following in the footsteps of our highly successful Street Fighter II Xbox Live title, these projects represent the beginnings of a much larger ‘Capcom Digital Initiative’ focused around the limitless creativity and community development that can happen with downloadable content models. We’re extremely excited about the ability to address the needs of specific market segments without sacrificing game quality,” said Jack Symon, director, brand marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “We intend to be a major player in this space by using a combination of classic Capcom IP, licensed IP and, in the future, harnessing some of the biggest names in game development to create new classic experiences.”
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix downloads Capcom’s incredibly popular puzzle game into the new generation. This fall, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade, PLAYSTATION® Network and PC in its greatest incarnation to date. The new version of the game features newly created 1080p HD graphics, several new game modes, improved game balance, new stage backgrounds courtesy of Udon Entertainment and online play.
The Capcom arcade classic receives a whole new look as Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix comes to both the, PLAYSTATION® Network and Xbox LIVE this fall. Capcom will maintain the integrity of the popular game by utilizing the original game code while upgrading the graphics with new artwork and high resolution 1080p images. Again, all of the art, from character animation to stage backgrounds, will be completely redrawn by Udon Entertainment, the company responsible for the official US Street Fighter series of comics. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will include both online and offline competition for one to two players.
WizKids®’ popular constructible strategy game comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade and PLAYSTATION® Network this fall with Rocketmen: Axis of Evil. In this arcade shooter, players will join the heroes of the Alliance of Free Planets in their white-knuckled, frenzied struggle to free the Solar System. Up to four players will be able to cooperatively shoot their way through multiple levels, powering up their weapons, picking up bonuses and laying waste to anything that moves.
Based on Games Workshop’s classic board game, Talisman is the quintessential fantasy hybrid board/role-playing game for up to four players, either online or offline. The game takes place in a fantasy realm and is based very closely on the board game through a 3D representation of the map with animated productions. Players scour dungeons, attack other creatures, cast effects-laden spells and use magical items and weapons to enhance their actions. Talisman will be rolling its way onto Xbox LIVE Arcade, PLAYSTATION® Network and PC in Q4 2007, while the highly anticipated 4th Edition of the board game is due for release from Games Workshop’s Black Industries imprint in winter 2007.
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition lands on PC
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Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition, the riveting sci-fi action shooter, is being developed for PC.
The game is currently available on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and has already shipped more than one million units worldwide. Lost Planet for PC is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and will be available in June for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
“With the resurgence of the PC gaming market, it was a natural decision for us to deliver the Lost Planet experience to gamers on this platform,” said Jack Symon, director, brand marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “By employing the latest and greatest technology available, the development team is able to tailor the game for this highly important audience.”
Combining a gripping single player campaign and intense multiplayer modes with support for up to 16 players online, Lost Planet is an epic gaming masterpiece. Enormous world maps unfold as players battle hostile creatures in blistering weather conditions across vast snow fields and blazing volcanic areas either on foot or in armed, robotic Vital Suits.
The PC version will feature enhanced graphics and effects to optimize the realistic presentation and explosive action in the game, including better shadows and more detailed textures, as well as higher monitor resolutions. In addition, the game will include a new lobby interface that has been adapted for the system. Players will have the option to play either using a mouse and keyboard or a gamepad controller. Capcom will also partner with NVIDIA® on their “The Way It’s Meant To Be Played” program to showcase the incredible gaming experience that consumers can expect with a PC equipped with the latest NVIDIA GeForce graphics processors.
Capcom announce Mega Man ZX Advent for DS
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Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man® ZX Advent for the Nintendo DS™ will be released in North America in October 2007. As a flagship franchise for Capcom, the Mega Man® series has garnered sales in excess of 26 million units worldwide.
“The team listened to fan feedback to design a game that would appeal to Mega Man fans old and new,” said Jack Symon, director, brand marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “It was evident that we needed to create a game that is uniquely made for the Nintendo DS while still delivering a great Mega Man action game.”
Mega Man ZX Advent follows two heroes, Grey and Ashe, on two separate but intertwining adventures as they search for answers amidst a chaotic war between humans and robots. They will fight against a menacing, evil force in a battle unprecedented in the Mega Man series.
The title takes full advantage of the Nintendo DS features to enhance the action-packed gameplay and story line of the popular series. A dynamic “Biometal” system is central to gameplay, allowing players the ability to change into several forms, including eight bosses, each with a variety of unique abilities and powers. With a touch of the Nintendo DS screen, players can easily switch back and forth between the Biometal and Map navigation screens. Bosses can be fought in several different ways, testing players’ skills and rewarding them with nearly 24 different items depending on how they take on a boss. Further gameplay options are available as players explore and open up new areas of the map.
New Phoenix Wright coming for DS
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Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney™ Trials and Tribulations for Nintendo DS™.
The third installment in the popular courtroom battle series from Japan features the completion of Phoenix Wright’s story, as players explore both the past and present of the idiosyncratic lawyer. Capcom plans to release Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations in North America in September 2007.
“Ace Attorney has developed an avid, devoted fan base in both Japan and North America,” said Jack Symon, director, brand marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “Trials and Tribulations is being brought to North America due to the strong demand from fans for another epic courtroom battle.”
In Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations players star as a defense attorney, who must prove a seemingly guilty client’s innocence no matter how dire the circumstances may seem. Phoenix will face the toughest prosecutor yet as the mysterious hard-boiled “Godot” will try to take him down at any cost. The complete story of Phoenix Wright comes together as truths are revealed in twisting storylines and intriguing gameplay. Players must collect evidence, survey crime scenes, weed through inconsistent testimonies, and overcome corrupt agendas to ensure that justice prevails. With the return of the popular “pysche-lock” interrogation tool from the previous title, Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney™ Justice for All, players will have to overcome even more intense courtroom standoffs in order to close the case.
Demo of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia available on XBL
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SouthPeak Games today announced that a demo of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is now available on Microsoft’s Xbox Live Marketplace. This on and off-line demo comes ahead of the game's full release, May 15th, for the Xbox 360 and PC.
Developed by Artificial Studios, Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia tosses 4 unlikely friends in the middle of an all out battle against legions of dismembered zombies, swarms of unforgiving demons and of course all of your favorite classic undead fiends too; like Dracula, the Wolfman, Frankenstein’s monster and more await our protagonists as they defend their suburban hometown. Making good use of the Unreal 3 graphics engine for a top-down viewing perspective, Monster Madness' world is brought to life with advanced physics middleware from AGEIA, making sure that the action is suitably dynamic, always entertaining and never dull.
Included in the demo:
ADVENTURE MODE: Single Player
Zack’s House – Up to 4 Players can play cooperatively in the games first level which has a game play tutorial. Users will survive by getting their characters primary melee weapon. Zack - Axe, Carrie - Hand Saw, Andy - Plunger, Jennifer – Kitchen Knifes. Players will also be able to play with secondary weapons like Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, and Boom Box. Not to mention being able to pick up and defend themselves with physical objects within Zack’s house. (Example: Tables, chairs, power tools, toy balls, lamps, and random furniture.)
VERSUS MODE: Same System Multiplayer
Gym: Deathmatch - Up to 4 Players play Free For All Deathmatch in their High School Gym on 1 Xbox 360. Players get to use Primary weapons like the Rocket Launcher, Flamethrower, Glue Gun, CD Launcher, Cluster Grenade Launcher, Gatling Gun, Nail Gun, Shotgun, and Railgun. Plus players can get a competitive edge by picking up secondary weapons like the Molotov Cocktail, Grenades, Boom Box, HoloBuddy, Invincibility and the Exploding Monkeys.
XBOX LIVE: Online Multiplayer
Gym: Deathmatch – Identical to the Versus mode but it can be played through Xbox Live.
Cemetery: Capture the Flag – Up to 12 Players can play Capture the Flag through the Xbox Live network. Players get access to nearly all of the games Primary weapons including the Rocket Launcher, Flamethrower, Cell Phone Taser, Glue Gun, Bee Miner, CD Launcher, Radioactive Flashlight, Cluster Grenade Launcher, Gatling Gun, Nail Gun, Shotgun, and the Railgun. Plus players can get a competitive edge by picking up secondary weapons like the Molotov Cocktail, Grenades, Boom Box, Tennis Turret, HoloBuddy, Invincibility, Bouncy shoes and Monster Amulets. And in addition players will have access to 2 player controlled turrets per base and one 4 Man Hoverboat vehicle with Turret per base.
It should be noted that the demo is exclusive to Gold Members of the Xbox Live Marketplace for the first week, with Silver Members gaining access to the demo Thursday April 19, 2007.
Namco brings Namco Museum to DS
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Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that Namco Museum™ DS is bringing its popular arcade games to the Nintendo DS ™ this summer. Namco Museum DS introduces a new generation of gamers to an era of timeless games and non-stop entertainment.
Namco Museum DS allows gamers to experience a virtual arcade portal where they can choose from up to eight games: Pac-Man®, Pac-Man VS®, Galaga®, Xevious®, Dig Dug II®, Galaxian®, Mappy®, and The Tower of Druaga. Bringing back the meaning of family-fun, Namco Museum DS delivers excitement to gamers of all ages and offers entertainment all can enjoy.
“Namco Museum DS is a perfect way to bridge generation gaps between all people both old and young,” Makoto Iwai , Executive Vice President and COO at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., said. “Older gamers will love the old school arcade feel, and new gamers will enjoy the addicting quality of the games on a handheld system.”
Features that are unique to Namco Museum DS include a screen mode selection that allows the use of different screen combinations on the Nintendo DS. This will allow players the chance to fit their classic games specifically to the Nintendo DS or in the "stand-up" arcade style. Players can also enjoy wireless battles in Pac-Man VS, an addictive take on Pac-Man which was previously only available exclusively with the purchase or pre-order of previous games. This version of the game features downloadable play where up to four players can battle using only one Game Card.
Namco Museum DS Includes:
Pac-Man VS.
Originally released in 2003 – For the first time in the series, you and your friends now have the chance to be the famous Ghosts from Pac-Man! With one person playing as Pac-Man, and up to 3 people playing as Ghosts, this incredibly fun multiplayer game offers endless enjoyment with just one game card.
Dig Dug II
Originally released in 1987 – Equipped with only a drill and a pump, hit weak fault line points in an attempt to sink portions of an island sending your enemies deep into the sea!
Galaga
Originally released in 1981 – Pilot a space ship, fend off frantic swarms of bee-like aliens, try your luck with “Challenging Stages,” and find the best way to deal with enemies’ powerful tractor beams!
Galaxian
Originally released in 1979 – A precursor to Galaga, destroy flying aliens as they move in from formation to attack you.
Mappy
Originally released in 1983 – Control Mappy, a police mouse. Bounce on trampolines and open or close doors to dodge chasing cats, all in an attempt to retrieve valuable items from the cats’ mansion
Pac-Man
Originally released in 1980 – Play the most popular arcade game of all time! Navigate the yellow fellow through the original Pac-Man maze, avoid ghosts while chomping pellets and fruit, and use power pellets to turn the ghosts blue and get some payback!
Xevious
Originally released in 1982 – Use a heavily armed fighter plane to destroy enemies and targets in the air and on the ground.
Full version of Wii Internet channel available !
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Now you can search, surf and shop from the comfort of your living room with the Internet Channel on Wii. Featuring a number of enhancements to improve the user experience as well as a host of added extras, the full version of the Internet Channel, powered by Opera, is available for free download across Europe on 12th April 2007.
Fans of the innovative Wii Channels will already be familiar with the Internet Channel, which delivers them their high-speed Internet access via their television sets. Based on feedback from Wii owners, Nintendo has created a new and enhanced version of the browser featuring improvements to the user experience as well as a performance upgrade.
Users of the Trial Version will notice its improved usability of the full version. The browser now features a manual zoom, in addition to the automatic mode available in the previous version, allowing more viewing flexibility. When zooming in and out, texts are kept crisp and readable at all sizes. The new version of the Internet Channel also features improved scrolling functionality, as well as collapsible toolbars and multiple on-screen cursors.
Search functions have become an essential part of our everyday Internet experience, with many of us selecting a search engine as our home page. To reflect the impact of search functions on our browsing experience, the Internet Channel now features an in-built function allowing users to query terms without having to go to a search engine. Wii owners are given the choice of selecting either Yahoo! Search or Google as pre-selected search engines to power their inbuilt search button. The selection can be changed at any time. Users will also have the ability to easily access Nintendo, Yahoo!, Google and My Opera from pre-loaded bookmarks.
The Internet Channel provides an improved surfing experience, but the Wii System Menu also gives parents control over what their children view with Parental Control options. Users are able to set a password, which can be used to restrict access to the Internet Channel if desired. For users looking for even more protection, Nintendo is also including a bookmark in the Wii Browser for the Astaro Wii Content Filtering Portal. This is a parental control system solely provided on Wii by Astaro, a leading provider of Internet security appliances, which will be available from 7th May 2007. Here, users can try out and sign-up for Astaro’s world-class content filtering service on their Wii.
Laurent Fischer, European Marketing Director of Nintendo Europe commented:
“We are thrilled to be able to offer Wii owners an improved, simple and safe internet service through the Opera Browser. The new version of the Internet Channel will allow the whole family to experience the internet from the comfort of their couch in a safe and secure environment.”
The final version of the Internet Channel is available for free download from 12th April 2007 until 30th June 2007, after which it will cost 500 Wii Points. Once downloaded, the Internet Channel is free for the lifetime of the system.
WarTech Senko No Ronde coming to Xbox360 Euro and US
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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it will publish WarTech™ Senko no Ronde, an arcade fighter for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in North American and European territories in May 2007.
Developed by G.rev Ltd., WarTech™ Senko no Ronde is a new take on a famous arcade game from 2004 and has already been released in Japan with great success. Japanese cult magazine Famitsu awarded Senko no Ronde a gold medal and lauded its amazing blend of shoot-em-up action and fighting.
WarTech™ Senko no Ronde thrusts the player into a distant future where humanity has colonized countless new galaxies and Earth has become a planet mined for its natural resources. A violent war has erupted as nations struggle for world domination. Rounder Mechs fill the skies as the fate of the world is determined through aerial combat.
Key Features:
- Fast Paced Arcade Fighting – Combine an almost limitless arsenal of special moves, power ups, and attack drones to unleash the most lethal combos.
- Xbox LIVE® Multiplayer – Challenge friends in head-to-head two-player or battle against the world’s best players online and test your skills to improve your Xbox™ LIVE ranking.
- An impressive choice of Rounder Mech Suits – Each of the eight Rounder Mechs feature two distinct variations, as well as an unlockable in-game B.O.S.S. mode, for 24 variations in all.
- Epic Boss Battles – Go blow-for-blow against the other Rounder Mechs, but be prepared, because at any moment you could find yourself battling an even deadlier enemy.
- Single Player Story Mode – Follow the unique back stories of each fighter pilot in single player story mode or train in customizable sparing matches.
Cosmos X2 comes to Nintendo DS
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Alten8 is pleased to reveal the second of its titles for the Nintendo DS to be released by Alten8 during 2007.
Working closely with Saturnine Games , Alten8 is bringing this title to the market which will appeal to a wide variety of players of all ages.
In the best old school tradition of side scrolling space shoot up games Cosmos X2 is the perfect work out for your thumbs !! Work your way through hoards of space ships and space debris , defend the outer colonies , and do your job protecting the universe pilot !!
With maps , radar , displays , and many other features making good use of the dual screens of the DS , this is another great edition to the growing range of Alten8 DS games. Full details will be released over the coming weeks of both this game , and the other future console titles from Alten8.
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Alten8 has a range of ten , DS games in production and confirmed , ranging from action , casual , RPG and other styles. This number is set to grow over the coming weeks with other further games in discussion. Some of the games under development will also cover PC and Wii versions as they progress , giving Alten8 various multi-format title releases.
Alten8 will both publish these games itself in some regions , and in partnership with other interested companies for regions not yet covered or signed. Alten8 welcomes interest from third parties in this future DS range , or other content or business services it can offer.
New FREE Lexus cars for TDU on XBL Marketplace
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Atari today announced that a new "Lexus Car Pack" is available now for free download on Xbox Live® Marketplace for Test Drive Unlimited, the ultimate automotive and lifestyle gaming experience for Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
As part of the Company's new relationship with Lexus, Atari has released the Lexus GS 450h hybrid-powered luxury sport sedan and Lexus LS 460 premium luxury sedan on Xbox Live Marketplace for free download. Additional Lexus vehicles coming soon to Test Drive Unlimited include the SC 430 hard-top convertible and the all-new 2008 LS 600h L, which will be the world's first full hybrid V8 luxury sedan. The LS 600h L will reach Lexus dealer showrooms later this Spring.
"Lexus automobiles are among the finest vehicles on the market today and a perfect fit for Test Drive Unlimited, one of the hottest racing games in recent times," said Nique Fajors, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Atari, Inc. "Atari is committed to providing consumers with a top-notch automotive experience and this free, downloadable Lexus Car Pack for Test Drive Unlimited is another example of that commitment."
New Nintendo VC titles for Europe
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Whether you are a seasoned gamer or a complete newcomer to playing games you will have been hard pressed to not have heard of 80s arcade sensation Pac-Man®. Starring a hungry yellow sphere named Pac-Man®, players must navigate mazes, eat everything they find and at the same time avoid deadly ghosts. After making its NES debut in 1993, Pac-Man® returns on the Virtual Console today for the price of 500 Wii Points.
Wii owners are in for another treat this week when the highly innovative Super Nintendo title ActRaiser® makes its Virtual Console debut. ActRaiser® is unlike anything you have ever played before, combining side-scrolling platform action with the power of playing god. Playing as an omnipotent being in the simulation sections, players must protect and guide a human civilisation as they evolve and grow. In the action sections players take on the role of a warrior and battle enemy hordes threatening their people. Actraiser® is available now for 800 Wii Points.
Last but by no means least in this week’s Virtual Console offering is comical platformer Bonk’s Revenge. Making its debut in 1991, this Turbografx title pits bald-headed hero Bonk against the sinister King Drool III in an amusing take on the platform genre. Head-butt your way to victory in Bonk’s Revenge for only 600 Wii Points.
These great games will join the list of 73 classic titles already available for the Virtual Console in Europe.
Custom Robo Arena joins the Nintendo DS
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Take up the challenge and design the ultimate fighting machine as Custom Robo Arena launches on the Nintendo DS. With hundreds of components to choose from, players can compete against the computer, friends and family or even battle it out to prove their skills against Robo Commanders from across the globe , utilising the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Service. Custom Robo Arena launches across Europe on 25th May 2007.
Players follow the adventures of a young boy who has just transferred to Midheart High School and dreams both of winning the CustomRobo Championship and fighting Robo-crime by joining the police force. Under the guidance of his new friend, Liv, our hero must learn the skills of a Robo Fighter.
The aim of the game is to compete in prestigious Custom Robo competitions but, before taking part in the tournament, players must complete challenges and competitions to unlock all the key elements needed to create the best robot in the world. These consist of Body, Pod, Gun, Bombs and legs, all of which can be selected for the robot and manipulated using the Nintendo DS touch screen in pose mode.
Once the first spare parts are found in-game, you can start customising the components for your Robot at the Garage, where Robots are prepared for Battle. Having unlocked all the parts, players will have thousands of combinations to choose from to produce their ideal combination of attack, speed and defensive abilities. This variety allows players to alter their Robots to suit every situation.
Battles are fought in colourful 3D battle arenas, with obstacles for the player to run around, jump onto and even hide behind during a challenge which all adds to the intensity of the fight. Throughout the game players must aim to crush their opponent with the full force of their machine, whist avoiding all blows from the challenging Custom Robo. This requires players to strategically assess all elements of a fight to customize the ultimate winning robot!
During the single player Battle Mode in Custom Robo Arena, players set out to become the ultimate Robo Commander champion, moving their robot with the D-pad and using the other buttons to dispatch opponents with bombs and gunfire. The unlockable Robocade is an area where players can battle against a freely customisable opponent as well as take part in arcade style battles to increase their scores. Depending on their performance players will be awarded a gold, silver or bronze trophy. But to be eligible for this extra honour they must win five bouts in a row.
In addition to these modes, gamers have the opportunity to take on other players around the world with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. The game’s multiplayer mode allows players to choose to battle with a randomly selected opponent, people of a similar ability level or even with a specific friend. Friends and rivals codes can also be managed, creating rosters and tracking their progress in Custom Robo Arena.
So get designing and prepare for battle as Custom Robo Arena smashes its way onto shelves across Europe on 25th May 2007 for the estimated retail price of approximately £30.
Age of Conan Beta signup
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Funcom and Eidos announce that more than 100.000 gamers signed up for the ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’ Beta test over the Easter holiday. Just within the first 24 hours of the announcement more than 50.000 gamers signed up to test the game. Despite a demanding sign-up process the initial numbers bodes very well for the future of the most savage, sexy and action-packed MMO ever created.
“We’re naturally very pleased to see that so many dedicated gamers are signing up for the ‘Age of Conan’ Beta at such a rapid pace,” says Trond Arne Aas, CEO of Funcom. “With more than 100,000 gamers signed up in such a short time-frame our confidence in the game’s potential and its ability to be a major contender in the MMO genre continues to be strengthened.”
To avoid gamers that were simply looking for a free trial of the game already at this stage, Funcom launched a Beta sign-up process which involved filling out detailed personal information, as well as providing detailed technical information about the PC system. As such, the sign-up process has been created to ensure that those signing up would be dedicated to the testing of the game. As the game moves into more open Beta stages closer to the launch, further initiatives will be unveiled to expand the base of Beta testers.
“We’ve been developing this incredible world for years now and today more than 150 people are working hard on achieving the ambitious goals we set out for the game,” says Gaute Godager, founder of Funcom and Game Director on ‘Age of Conan’. “The team is very excited about the number of gamers who have signed up for the Beta so far, and we can’t wait to see them charging into the brutal battlefields of Hyboria!”
'Age of Conan' will release on the 30th of October. The game is consistently listed as one of the most anticipated PC games of 2007, and won 'Best MMO of E3' awards from IGN, GameSpot, GameSpy and Yahoo. 'Age of Conan' is a key title in Microsoft's Games for Windows line-up, as well as being a showcase DirectX 10 title for nVidia. More information, Beta sign-up, forums and a welcoming community portal can be found on www.ageofconan.com.
You still have a chance to secure a spot in the Beta by signing up at beta.ageofconan.com
Boom Boom Rocket now available on Xbox Live Arcade
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Find your rhythm and get ready to set off the biggest round of fireworks, as Boom Boom Rocket™, the first Xbox LIVE® Arcade game from Electronic Arts explodes onto Xbox LIVE Arcade today.
The game is a hypnotic rhythm music game conceived by EA’s Pogo.com™ casual games design team and developed by Bizarre Creations, the developer who brought fan-favorite Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved to Xbox LIVE Arcade. Boom Boom Rocket will be available for 800 Microsoft Points, first launching in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and is rated 3+ by PEGI. The game also will be available in the near future in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.
Players find their groove in Boom Boom Rocket, by triggering rockets to the beat of the music while traveling through a 3D cityscape. The fireworks are choreographed to 10 original tracks created by Ian Livingstone. Players can play in single player mode or go head-to-head against a friend on the same console, making it a perfect social game. Easy mode allows players to get comfortable with the controls while Endurance mode challenges the savviest of Boom Boom Rocket players with its intense speed and complexity of fireworks triggers. Loosen things up with the fun-for-all Freestyle Mode, or watch your favorite tunes light up the sky with the built-in Visualizer.
“The joint effort between the Pogo.com creative team and the talented team at Bizarre Creations evolved the idea into what the game plays like today. Seeing people’s response to the game itself has been such a great experience – it’s what making games is all about,” said Spencer Brooks, EA’s Boom Boom Rocket Producer. “We’re so excited to give Xbox LIVE Arcade fans this new game and have had so much fun playing it ourselves – you can’t help but have fun playing this game.”
The game features three modes of gameplay: Normal, Speed and multiplayer head-to-head. Each song is choreographed into three skill levels to ensure that everyone can join in the fun. Successfully chain fireworks to fill the bonus meter and activate the psychedelic bonus mode for extra points. Players can unlock new firework designs by mastering each music track. Players can utilise the connected online element and see how their scores compare with other players on the Boom Boom Rocket leaderboard.
Glory Days 2 coming to NDS
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UK publisher Ghostlight Ltd. are continuing their exciting expansion plans and further broadening an impressive release schedule by moving onto the Nintendo DS format, with the sensational forthcoming title Glory Days 2. Developed by French based ODenis Studio, multilingual Glory Days 2 is scheduled for a May release in all PAL territories.
Glory Days 2 offers classic good versus evil shoot-em-up action, combined with ferocious real time strategy; a first on the DS. This unique combination of genres, combined with the Nintendo DS’s innovative control system and dual screens, makes for an immersive and, most importantly, fun gaming experience. 3D glasses functionality brings another dimension to gameplay, enhancing graphics and adding depth to battle-damaged landscapes.
The player controls one of three heroic aviators, progressing through 16 expansive campaigns, gradually evolving from classic WWII aircraft to modern-day F14’s and deadly Apache helicopters. Flying aces engage in dogfights with the enemy, alternating between machine guns, and heat-seeking missiles to down their foes and claim air supremacy. Fearless helicopter pilots deploy troops behind enemy lines and weave through flak, bombing key strategic units in a compelling tug-of-war for territorial possession.
Players take command over ground units, allocating funds to build tanks, ground troops and mobile ground-to-air defences during real time battles. Funds can be accrued by capturing the opponent’s bases and saving civilians in Choplifter-esque rescue missions. As players’ progress their military might grows, unlocking V2 rockets, drones, paratroopers and devastating B-2 stealth bombers.
Players can go head-to-head in the fierce and gripping WiFi multiplayer mode, supporting up to 8 players split into 2 cooperative teams, both with one objective; capture and destroy the enemy command centre. Battles are fully customisable, allowing players to choose vehicle allocations, gameplay type (action, tactical or strategic), length of play and even weather conditions.
Adrian Clews, Marketing Executive, comments: “Glory Days 2 is highly addictive, with fantastic gameplay, combining the best elements of classics such as Choplifter and Silkworm blended with Advanced Wars in one glorious game.” Adrian continues “The multiplayer game and 3D glasses functionality is sensational and sure to be a massive hit with DS owners.”
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Hits Xbox LIVE Worldwide on May 16
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Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the multiplayer beta of “Halo® 3” will debut to audiences worldwide via Xbox LIVE® on May 16 at 1pm GMT and run through June 7 at 7:59 a.m. GMT.
Coming exclusively to the Xbox 360™ console this fall, “Halo 3” is the highly anticipated third chapter in the groundbreaking “Halo” trilogy from legendary developers Bungie. “Halo 3” lets gamers experience Master Chief’s greatest battle as he launches an epic mission to stop the Covenant, destroy the impending Flood threat and ultimately save mankind.
Made possible through Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox LIVE gaming and entertainment network, which provides a robust online service for more than 6 million gamers worldwide, the multiplayer beta for “Halo 3” will give anxious Xbox 360 gamers their first opportunity to get their hands on the new levels, weapons, vehicles and game types, as well as a chance to provide valuable data that Bungie will use in continued development. Starting May 16, gamers who secured their admission to the multiplayer beta either through the “Rule of Three” promotion or by purchasing a specially marked copy of “Crackdown™” for Xbox 360 will be able to don their Spartan armor, download the beta on Xbox LIVE, and jump online using their Xbox LIVE Gold account* to battle other gamers from around the world.
When gamers gather online to play the multiplayer beta via Xbox LIVE in May, they will be treated to three richly detailed, action-oriented maps: Snowbound, High Ground and Valhalla, which represent a mixture of large- and medium-scale combat environments and are brand-new to “Halo 3.” Each map will test gamers’ mettle as they are placed behind the controls of new “Halo 3” vehicles such as the agile Mongoose all-terrain vehicle, and armed with deadly weapons such as the new and improved Assault Rifle, the ferocious Brute Spiker, the devastating Spartan Laser and the treacherous new Spike Grenades. This is just a taste of what gamers will experience later this fall when “Halo 3” goes on sale.
“‘Halo: Combat Evolved’ and ‘Halo 2’ changed the face of console gaming forever,” said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. “Gamers from around the world have logged more than 800 million hours on Xbox LIVE playing ‘Halo 2,’ and years after its launch it remains the No. 1 title on our Xbox LIVE network. Bringing an early look at the multiplayer elements of ‘Halo 3’ to our passionate fan base is tremendously exciting for us.”
Instant Messaging Comes to Xbox 360 with new firmware
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Microsoft Corp. today announced the launch of Windows Live™ Messenger on Xbox 360™, connecting friends across Xbox 360 consoles, Microsoft® Windows®-based PCs and Windows Mobile®-powered devices. With this update to Xbox 360, friends and families can easily connect and chat directly from their television using Windows Live Messenger, a network of more than 20 billion relationships and more than 260 million active accounts.
Beginning the week of May 7, 2007, the Xbox 360 Spring Update will provide Xbox 360 owners worldwide with access to Windows Live Messenger features, broadening the communication options on the Xbox LIVE social network. Members of the 6 million-strong Xbox LIVE community currently send more than 2 million text and voice messages a day and can now use Windows Live Messenger to text chat with up to six people on their contact list at one time, while playing games, listening to music or watching movies. Text chat adds to the variety of options friends and families already have to communicate with on Xbox LIVE, including voice and video chat.
Current relationships on Windows Live Messenger and Xbox LIVE will be unified on Xbox 360 and users will see at a glance if their existing friends on Windows Live Messenger have gamertags, instantly expanding the breadth of connected experiences they can share online.
“Bringing the largest IM community in the world, Windows Live Messenger, to Xbox 360 makes sense, as Xbox LIVE has really become the largest social network on television,” said Jerry Johnson, product unit manager of Xbox LIVE at Microsoft. “For our growing community of 6 million on Xbox LIVE, using Xbox 360 is a very social, connected experience. They are using Xbox 360 to play games, music and movies while simultaneously communicating with one another through video, voice and text chat. With this announcement we are simultaneously expanding the access of Xbox LIVE users to existing friends and family while introducing Windows Live Messenger users to the benefits of Xbox 360.”
Beginning the week of May 7, users of Windows Live Messenger on Xbox 360 will text chat using the virtual keyboard accessible on Xbox 360, or by connecting a USB keyboard to the console. This summer Microsoft will launch a QWERTY text-input device, a new accessory that will connect directly into the Xbox 360 controller to support text and instant messaging.
Beyond Windows Live Messenger, the Spring Update for Xbox 360 includes hundreds of new features and enhancements including the following:
· A richer Achievement notification pop-up will showcase the name of the unlocked Achievement and the gamerscore value without needing to leave the game to check the Achievements list.
· Enhanced family settings features for Xbox LIVE communications enable different defaults for video chat and voice chat.
· A new Xbox LIVE Marketplace blade lets Xbox LIVE members access the content they seek — whether it is game content or TV shows and movies (available in the United States) — from one place on Xbox LIVE.
· Updates to Xbox LIVE Arcade allow owners to quickly see which Xbox LIVE Arcade games their friends are playing and join in the fun. Xbox LIVE members can also compare progress of leaderboard scores and Achievements directly with all friends on their friends list. Expanded Tell a Friend capabilities make it easier than ever to boast about Achievements and high scores.
· A new option in Auto Downloads provides faster access to the entire collection of free, trial-version Xbox LIVE Arcade games.
· New progressive download controls provide easy access to optimal viewing options by letting people fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume as their video is downloaded from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
· Extension of the background download functionality will allow owners to set their Xbox 360 console to turn off automatically after downloads are complete.
The Spring Update is free beginning the week of May 7 and is easily accessible to every Xbox 360 owner through Xbox LIVE or on Xbox.com.
New VC Wii titles for North America
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This week's new games are:
Galaga™ (NES®, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): Players control their fighters, with their unique ability to combine with other fighters and shoot down the invading aliens. Aliens attack in formations using a variety of attack patterns. Rescue a captured fighter to combine with it, forming a Dual Fighter with twice the firepower. Earn Perfect Bonuses more easily by using a Dual Fighter on the Challenging Stages. Galaga was released in 1981 and became an instant classic with its innovative fighter-combination system and varied enemy attack patterns.
BRAVOMAN™ (Turbografx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): The village of Nitta has been invaded by the army of Dr. Bomb, an evil scientist who is plotting to take over the world. Facing this crisis is Bravoman, who received his powers from Alpha Man to stand up against Dr. Bomb in the name of justice. The village of Nitta consists of 22 stages - action stages that take place on the ground and shooting stages that take place underwater. Action stages use a unique control system in which the height of a jump and the distance of an attack changes depending on how long players hold down the button. Players collect the Luck Symbols that appear when they defeat enemies and give them to Lottery Man to get recovery and power-up items. Stop Dr. Bomb and bring peace to the village of Nitta and the rest of the world.
Alex Kidd™ in the Enchanted Castle (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): When King Thor was kidnapped, his son, Alex Kidd, held out hope that his father would return to their kingdom on Planet Aries. Finally, it was revealed that he was being held captive on Planet Paperock. As Alex, players race to his rescue through 11 levels, battling enemies and avoiding obstacles while winning coins that will buy special items and vehicles. At the end of each level, players encounter a boss and enter into a match of "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Throwing the right symbols puts players ever closer to bringing King Thor home; throwing the wrong symbols squashes them beneath a heavy weight.
New Resident Evil 4 for Wii and new RE Wii game
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Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the incredibly successful Resident Evil® series, with over 30 million games sold worldwide, is coming to the Wii™ video game system from Nintendo with two new titles.
This summer, Capcom will release Resident Evil® 4 Wii Edition, a new version of the award-winning game that incorporates the control functionality of the Wii Remote™. Capcom will be bringing a new game, Resident Evil®: The Umbrella Chronicles, to the Wii at a later date.
“Resident Evil has become one of the premier franchises in the games industry, with more than 30 million RE games sold around the world,” said Jack Symon, director, product marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “The innovative controller functionality of the Wii will allow us to design innovative, original game play never before seen in a Resident Evil game. With RE4, we’re challenging the Wii hardware to meet Resident Evil, while in The Umbrella Chronicles, we’re adapting Resident Evil to the innovations of the Wii.”
Resident Evil® 4 is one of the highest rated games on Game Rankings.com and Metacritic.com, garnering dozens of awards and nominations for its amazing game play and incredible re-invention of the “survival-horror” genre. This celebrated game now comes to the Wii with added Wii Remote and Nunchuck™ support, allowing players to immerse themselves in the game as never before. With RE4 Wii Edition, Capcom is offering new and more immersive sense of control to players, while keeping all of the game’s incredible game systems intact. As Leon Kennedy, players will explore a town overrun by cultists, mutants and mind-controlled villagers, using the Wii Remote to aim, fire, slash and avoid oncoming adversaries with intuitive motions and movements. RE4 Wii Edition will also contain the additional content included in the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system version of the game.
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series, created specifically for the unique characteristics of the Wii hardware. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella’s stronghold. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new Resident Evil experience that could only be delivered on the Wii.
Lunar Knights review for DS online !
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After the announcement of the partnership with the Portugese game website "Casa Dos Jogos" (http://www.casadosjogos.com.br/, we are proud to publish their very first english-translated review!
The review is from the excellent hack 'n slash game "Lunar Knights" (published by Konami) and Casa Dos Jogos reviewer Rafael wrote the review.
The Lunar Knights review can be read right here.
Enjoy and don't forget to pay them a visit!
Portugese website partners with PlayDevil
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Today we are proud to let you know that a portugese (hope this is written well) game website has become a partner of "PlayDevil.com".
The website is called "Casa Dos Jogos" and if you can read portugese this may be a nice addition to your favorites.
The website can be read on the following url if you would like to check it out:
http://www.casadosjogos.com.br/
Please take a visit to "Casa Dos Jogos" since they really deserve the support.
Now what's better that the team behind Casa Dos Jogos will be translating some of their reviews in English and these will be then published online here, right on "PlayDevil".
If more other-language game website are interested, feel free to contact us.
THQ Announces Company Of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
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THQ today announced Company of Heroes™: Opposing Fronts™, the next chapter in the groundbreaking real-time strategy (RTS) franchise, from internal studio Relic Entertainment, is scheduled to launch in fall 2007 for Windows PC.
Powered by the proprietary Essence Engine and Microsoft DirectX® 10, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts allows players to fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history. Players can battle online in exciting new multiplayer modes with these two all-new armies and utilize full compatibility with the original Company of Heroes™ for a total of four playable armies.
“Company of Heroes smashed preconceptions of what an RTS game could and should be, earning dozens of industry awards and the highest review score average of any RTS title in the last decade,” said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. “Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is an epic new chapter in this series, and we are excited to bring this top-tier cinematic RTS to consumers worldwide.”
”In Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts players will experience fast-paced dynamic tactics like never before, in two of the most brutal World War II campaigns ever fought,” said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. “With two intensely cinematic campaigns, significant upgrades to the Essence Engine, mission persistence, improved vehicle AI and weather effects that directly impact the battlefield, we’re delivering yet again on our commitment to leading the way in strategic gaming with the best, most innovative titles available.”
About Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the next chapter in the critically acclaimed Company of Heroes series. Players take command of the German Panzer Elite as they struggle against the might of Operation Market Garden, or lead the British 2nd Army in the vicious battle for Caen, France. The standalone title features two unique armies with full length campaigns, new multiplayer modes, Microsoft DirectX® 10 support, mission persistence, improved vehicle and soldier AI, enhanced physics, and a dynamic weather system. Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is fully compatible with Company of Heroes, allowing players to wage war with four unique armies. Internally developed by Relic Entertainment, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is scheduled to ship for Windows PC in Fall 2007.
SEGA Presents Touch Darts for DS
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SEGA Europe, Ltd. today announced that development is well under way on SEGA Presents Touch Darts™ for the Nintendo DS™.
Scheduled to be released across Europe in summer 2007, SEGA Presents Touch Darts combines individual dart competitions within a stylised playing environment, along with a mixture of amusing multiplayer modes and wildly inspired mini-games. Based upon Touch Mechanics original game concept and developed by respected handheld game developers Full Fat, SEGA Presents Touch Darts will be released across Europe in summer 2007 exclusive for the Nintendo DS.
With its stylised look and feel SEGA Presents Touch Darts grabs darts by the flight and boldly steps up to the oche. Players can use the unique touch screen of the Nintendo DS to accurately simulate the throwing of a dart and by drawing the stylus over the touch screen, players will be able to aim their dart and throw it with all the precision of a seasoned pro.
“SEGA Presents Touch Darts is a great fit for the DS: the touch screen, the multiplayer options, the innovative gameplay and the great mini-games make it a fantastic addition to anyone’s DS collection,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe.
Featuring a roster of outrageous extrovert characters, each with their own unique style, SEGA Presents Touch Darts has someone for everyone and mini-games for all, with a healthy dash of artistic license thrown in for good measure.
SEGA Presents Touch Darts is scheduled for release across Europe during summer 2007 for the Nintendo DS.
Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360 shreds to retail
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Activision today announced that Guitar Hero II™ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft is now available on retail shelves nationwide.
Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 features an expanded track list of over 70 axe-smashing hits – including 10 tracks exclusive to the Xbox 360 – along with deafening rock venues, HD remodeled characters and guitars, a variety of addictive gameplay modes, and a bevy of achievement points to unlock. Also exclusive to the Xbox 360 is the ability for competitive rockthusiasts to view how their legendary performances rank on the online leaderboards. Guitar Heroes looking for even more can download exclusive gamer themes, picture packs and fresh new songs on Xbox Live Marketplace®.
“With an expanded set list, blazing hot HD graphics, and a tenacious new X-Plorer™ guitar controller, Guitar Hero II on the Xbox 360 will allow fans to truly feel and live out their ultimate inner-rockstar fantasy,” said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane. “In addition, offering exclusive downloadable content and the added Xbox Live components such as competitive online leaderboards and tons of unlockable achievement points will help extend the gameplay experience for our hardcore Guitar Heroes to blow out more speakers and rock like never before.”
Price Drops for American PSP
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Following the recent second anniversary of PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has announced a reduced price for PSP hardware.
Effective today, PSP Core Pack will be available in North America for $169.99 (MSRP), delivering a significant $30 savings to consumers. SCEA also announced that Daxter™ and Syphon Filter®: Dark Mirror are the newest additions to the PSP “Greatest Hits” collection, enabling PSP users to build up their software library with two popular titles at great value.
“We have always been passionate about making great entertainment accessible to everyone, and the new price for PSP, as well as the continued growth of the ‘Greatest Hits’ library, reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting and expanding the PSP community,” said Jack Tretton, President and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America. “We are pleased that we are able to engineer savings for the consumer at this stage of PSP’s lifecycle, allowing more individuals to experience PSP for the first time. In particular, we have recently seen a steady rise in the number of teens adopting PSP as their primary handheld entertainment system, and we expect the new price will accelerate that trend.”
Update: no word yet for Europeans. Probably won't happen real soon.
Nintendo DS Hardware and Software
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Nintendo DS Hardware and Software - Release Date Q2 2007
Pokémon Ranger (Nintendo) - 13th April 2007
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (Nintendo) - 13th April 2007
Harvest Moon DS (Nintendo / Rising Star Games) - 13th April 2007
The Settlers (Ubisoft) - 19th April 2007
Diddy Kong Racing DS (Nintendo) - 20th April 2007
Jin Jin (505 Games) - April 2007
Wild Wild Western (505 Games) - April 2007
Zendoku (Eidos) - April 2007
Lunar Knights (Konami) - April 2007
Lost in Blue 2 (Konami) - April 2007
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2007 (Konami) - April 2007
Impossible Mission (System 3) - April 2007
Final Fantasy III (Square Enix) - 4th May 2007
Nicktoons Battle Volcano Island (THQ) - 4th May 2007
Chicken Shoot + Egg Catcher (ZOO Digital Publishing) - 4th May 2007
Picross DS (Nintendo) - 11th May 2007
Custom Robo Arena (Nintendo) - 25th May 2007
Fishing DS (505 Games) - May 2007
Tangram (505 Games) - May 2007
Spider-Man The Movie 3 (Activision) - May 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Disney Interactive Studios) - May 2007
Pony Friends (Eidos) - May 2007
Death Jr and the Science Fair of Doom (Konami) - May 2007
Marvel Trading Card Game (Konami) - May 2007
Steel Horizon (Konami) - May 2007
Power Play Pool (System 3) - May 2007
Super Fruit Fall (System 3) - May 2007
Herbie: Fully Loaded (Disney Interactive Studios) - 1st June 2007
ANNO 1701 (Disney Interactive Studios) - 8th June 2007
8 Ball All Stars (Oxygen) - 8th June 2007
Powershot Pinball Constructor (Oxygen) - 8th June 2007
Mahjong (dtp) - 15th June 2007
Wario: Master of Disguise (Nintendo) - June 2007
Kirby Mouse Attack (Nintendo) - June 2007
Metroid Prime Pinball (Nintendo) - June 2007
Puzzle League DS (tentative title name) (Nintendo) - June 2007
Shrek The Third (Activision) - June 2007
Meteos: Disney Magic (Disney Interactive Studios) - June 2007
Best of tests DS (Neko Entertainment) - June 2007
Code Lyoco (Game Factory/K.E. Media) - Q2 2007
Pet Alien (Game Factory/K.E. Media) - Q2 2007
Panzer Tactics DS (10tacle Studios) - Q2 2007
Dino Master (Majesco) - Q2 2007
F24 Stealth Fighter (Majesco) - Q2 2007
Mech Assault Phantom War (Majesco) - Q2 2007
Nacho Libre (Majesco) - Q2 2007
Super Black Bass Fishing (Majesco) - Q2 2007
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers (Majesco / THQ) - Q2 2007
B-17 Fortress in the Sky (ZOO Digital Publishing) - Q2 2007
Frisbee Freestyle/Frisbee Golf (ZOO Digital Publishing) - Q2 2007
Wii Hardware and Software Line-Up
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Wii Hardware and Software - Release Date Q2 2007
Wing Island (Nintendo / Hudson) - 13th April 2007
Chicken Little: Ace in Action (Disney Interactive Studios) - 20th April 2007
Cooking Mama Wii (505 Games) - April 2007
Elevator Action (505 Games) - April 2007
Pop’n Pop (505 Games) - April 2007
Heatseeker (Codemasters) - April 2007
BIONICLE Heroes (Eidos / TT Games) - April 2007
Eledees (Konami) - April 2007
Impossible Mission (System 3) - April 2007
Mario Strikers Charged Football (Nintendo) - 25th May 2007
Brunswick Bowling Wii (505 Games) - May 2007
World Championship Poker Featuring Howard Lederer: All In Wii (505 Games) - May 2007
Spider-Man The Movie 3 (Activision) - May 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Disney Interactive Studios) - May 2007
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Midway) - May 2007
Puzzle Balls (System 3) - May 2007
Chicken Shoot + Egg Catcher (ZOO Digital Publishing) - May 2007
Pangya! Golf with Style (Nintendo) - June 2007
Dave Mirra Racing Wii (505 Games) - June 2007
Transformers - June 2007
Mercury Meltdown Revolution (Ignition) - Q2 2007
Metal Slug Anthology (Ignition) - Q2 2007
New WipEout game coming for PSP !
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of WipEout® Pulse for PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) this September.
Developed by SCEE’s award-winning Studio Liverpool, WipEout Pulse brings the iconic anti-gravity combat racing title back to PSP after a two-year wait.
Pulse arrives with a full tank of innovation, bringing stylish new tracks, futuristic ships, high-tech weapons and an impressive 7 game modes to the high-octane speed, adrenaline-drenched, anti-gravity 800 kilometres per hour action you’ve come to expect from the series.
Built to better even its critically-acclaimed predecessor, WipEout Pulse is set to become an instant classic and a must-have for PSP owners – not least because of its stunning visuals and overall enhanced game package but also its immediate accessibility: a new Training section introduces the player to how the game plays, from ship handling through to weapons allowing it to be accessible to all racing fans looking for an alternative to traditional on-wheel racers.
The wait for WipEo