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] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, August 31 2005 @ 16:48 CET]Rising Star announce Pilot Academy for PSP
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Marvelous Interactive, has today unveiled the first details and images of Pilot Academy, the first flight simulator to be available for the Sony PlayStation Portable.
Available in March 2006, Pilot Academy is an extension of the hugely-successful Japanese flight sim series 'Pilot Ni Narou!', directly translated as "Let's Become A Pilot!", which first appeared in 1998 and has been released on both PlayStation and PlayStation 2. The game will offer both civilian and military flight simulation, with both single-player missions and challenges and multi-player aerial combat.
Pilot Academy is being developed by Kuju, with design duties handled by Pilot Ni Narou! series producer Junichi Kutsuzawa. This fusion of East and West development talent will ensure the game retains the spirit of the original titles whilst making the most of the PlayStation Portable's formidable hardware.
The game is built upon staggering technology, which represents the landscapes from 30,000ft down to landing – and with three regions to explore, each around 64km square, this handheld flight sim packs significantly more than its home console counterparts. Controls offer the complexity of piloting a range of aircraft without insisting players are double-jointed, and the game will provide specific vocal instructions for those who veer off course.
Pilot Academy begins with a series of training exercises which teach the basics of flight. From there, players can jump into the cockpit of commercial, private and military planes in a series of increasingly tough challenges and missions.
Four eras of combat plane are represented – from World War I, through World War II, and The Cold War, to modern-day combat, each with their own challenges. All types and sizes of civilian planes are on offer – from crop sprayers to massive 300-seater passenger jets, and everything in between – with appropriate challenges for each class. Stunt aircraft will test dexterity, whist commercial aircraft will demand other skills – such as emergency landings in fierce conditions.
Each successful completion of a challenge allows players to select other planes and scenarios, each unique to the class of aircraft they are currently piloting. Records and achievements are recorded, providing further incentive to replay missions and challenges for additional reward.
Up to eight players will be able to take part in four different multiplayer games – with the 'Deathmatch' mode available to any PSP owner, whether they own a copy of the game or not.
Pilot Academy will be published by Rising Star Games for Sony PSP in March 2006.
Lunar RPG is coming to your DS
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, August 31 2005 @ 16:47 CET]
Rising Star Games, the European wing of Japanese publisher and developer Marvelous Interactive Inc. has announced that the Nintendo DS will be playing host to the next iteration in the Lunar series of RPGs. Set for European release in late autumn, Lunar Genesis will feature several innovations making the most of the unique features of the Nintendo DS and includes a brand new multiplayer battle mode.
Set in an expansive fantasy universe and beautifully presented in a rich, vibrant visual style, the world of Lunar has seen a number of versions across several formats, spanning 14 years and three generations of hardware. Set a thousand years before previous storylines, Lunar Genesis tells the tale of a band of young adventurers performing courier jobs who stumble into a battle between the forces of good and evil. This battle threatens to consume the entire land and sets the stage for over 70 hours of handheld RPG adventuring.
With all of the standard features associated with a traditional Japanese RPG, Lunar Genesis is adapted perfectly to take advantage of the benefits afforded by the Nintendo DS hardware. All aspects of player interaction, from movement around the game environments to map and menu navigation can be controlled via the touch-screen. Both displays are employed throughout the game to make sure the player has access to all the information they need. The dual screens are also fundamental to the battle system, with airborne enemies occupying the upper screen and traditional ground-based troops on the bottom. Even the microphone is used, as blowing on it during a fight acts as a 'panic button'.
Perhaps the most exciting feature for series fans and newcomers alike is the inclusion of the Coliseum mode, a wireless multiplayer battle where scratch cards earned during the singleplayer quest can be used to take on other players. The participants literally scratch off squares on the touch-screen, the outcome of which dictates the flow of combat. The winner gets to keep the loser's card for use in further Coliseum battles or to aid them in their singleplayer questing.
With its wealth of features and rich game world, Lunar Genesis will be released by Rising Star Games in November 2005.
The Movies Online announced!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Wednesday, August 31 2005 @ 16:46 CET]
Lionhead Studios and Activision announced today The MoviesTM Online, a community website where aspiring moviemakers can upload and share their motion pictures created with The MoviesTM on the internet! Located at www.themoviesgame.com, the site will launch a virtual film festival for aspiring film-makers when the game ships this fall. Members of the site will also find a host of competitions, Awards Ceremonies, a Prop Shop and additional downloads that will help extend their gaming experience with The Movies.
One of the features that is unique to The MoviesTM, is that you can make your very own films. With over 7000 scenes, 45 sets and countless costume combinations, Lionhead Studios is expecting to be flooded by a whole host of varied and entertaining motion pictures by all those would-be film directors out there.
The Movies Online has been designed so that gamers get an extra dimension to the game. Every uploaded movie will be given its very own movie page where gamers will be able to post their ratings and comments! The MoviesTM Online and The Movies are connected by an interface that allows players to upload movies from within the game, see which movies they've already uploaded and track their success online!
People will also be given their own unique Studio page, where they will be able to upload the movies they have created. Each movie uploaded to their Studio page will feature its own sub page and will function as a hub for all visitors to view these cinematic creations and post their comments and scores.
Players that show the most promise and receive the highest ratings will soon find that their reputation grows very quickly. What's more, the better their reputation becomes the more virtual online credits they'll earn to buy new upgrades and extra content to help make their movie-making experiences more enjoyable than ever!
Panoramic screenshots from GT Legends!
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As of today you will find 20 spectacular pictures of the upcoming motor sport highlight "GT Legends" on the official homepage www.gt-legends.com and on the pages of the online-magazine www.VRMAG.org.
Thanks to the technology by Swiss experts from Vrway Communication the new DirectX9 Graphics Engine can show off all its features, in particular the 360° panoramic format is something completely new. Both the contest on the racetrack and the dynamic change of light from day to night or during dusk and dawn, plus the surroundings are portrayed in a very detailed way. It almost seems like a photo.
The historic racing simulation "GT Legends" will be released at the beginning of October. For all racing fans that are no longer able to wait after seeing these impressive pictures the demo version is there to be downloaded.
The panoramic view can be found on:
http://www.gt-legends.de/screens_en.php
or
http://www.vrway.com/vr_gt_legends
Dancing Stage: Mario Mix coming for your GameCube
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, August 30 2005 @ 14:03 CET]
A new form of freestyle is hitting the streets on 28th October 2005 when Dancing Stage: Mario Mix launches across Europe for Nintendo GameCube. Forget the Macarena and definitely don't get caught disco dancing - this year, people will be busting a move to the sounds of the Mario Beat.
Heralding from music maestros Konami - world renowned for their Dance Dance Revolution games - Dancing Stage: Mario Mix combines classic rhythm based action with an exciting Mario storyline and characters. The result is Nintendo GameCube's first ever dancing game. Bundled with the "Action Pad"- a special Dance Mat controller - Dancing Stage: Mario Mix is guaranteed to be the next dancing phenomenon.
Luigi's nemesis Waluigi, has stolen four magic music keys, upsetting the natural balance of the Mushroom Kingdom and letting the unchecked melodies run riot. Mario and his friends have to journey through five lands, using their dancing skills to reclaim the keys and keep the escaped music in check.
Players follow onscreen directions as they dance along to music. As the song plays, coloured arrows rise up the screen from the bottom to the top. Players must step on the correct arrow as it reaches a bar at the top of the screen. Stepping on the correct arrow fills the player's energy gauge. If the player misses an arrow, the energy gauge is reduced; miss too many and it is game over.
As players progress through the single player missions they will get to travel around much of the vibrant and colourful Mushroom Kingdom. Each song features a different location, related to how it fits into Story Mode. Players will dance their way through levels ranging from underground 'Piranha Plant' infested caverns, to a fairground rollercoaster. Dancing Stage: Mario Mix is an exciting vacation for all the senses that has to be experienced to be really appreciated.
Dancing Stage: Mario Mix features a selection of over 25 classic Nintendo tunes and funky dance music to strut your stuff to. Well known Nintendo music from games including the Super Mario Bros. series, Super Mario World, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Mario Party 5, Donkey Kong and Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door all feature in the game, along with a multitude of other titles. This alone makes Dancing Stage: Mario Mix a retro revival for Nintendo fans old and new.
Players will be kept busy for weeks with a selection of no less than five different modes to dance their way through. The game's main single player adventure, Story Mode, allows players to dance through a Mario adventure at various skill levels. Other options include Free Mode, where players can play any song they have unlocked, a multiplayer dance off, a fitness level that tells players how many calories they have burned and a Mini Game, where players can play different mini games unlocked in Story Mode.
Players are presented with the unique opportunity to compete in the ultimate dance off within the multiplay function. Up to two players can dance cooperatively and competitively using a split screen. Players can each select a different skill level, allowing fair competition whether they are novices or pros. At the end of the song, each player is given their score total and a rank, proving who the dancing king or queen is once and for all!
Dancing Stage: Mario Mix will be grooving its way onto a Nintendo GameCube near you on 28th October 2005 for around 60 Euros, inclusive of the Action Pad.
Bet on Soldier: Blood Sport goes GOLD!
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Video game publisher Digital Jesters announced today that its highly anticipated first person shooter, Bet on Soldier: Blood Sport has gone gold.
The final version of the game has shipped today for mass production. The game will land on store shelves in the UK on September 23rd and in the United States on September 26th.
"With Bet on Soldier: Blood Sport, we are introducing to the world a new breed of first-person shooter, featuring the innovative betting system that brings a fresh perspective to the genre," said Leo Zullo, marketing director and co-founder of Digital Jesters. "We think gamers are going to really get into the involved single player story and our new take on bringing 1:1 duels to multiplayer battles online."
"This game represents years of work and a great deal of effort refining and perfecting a proprietary game engine," said Roman Vincent, CEO of Kylotonn Entertainment. "Combined with some fresh and challenging gameplay elements, I am positive Bet on Soldier will help raise the bar for PC action gaming."
Operation Flashpoint: Elite to blast onto Xbox this November
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, August 30 2005 @ 14:01 CET]
The hugely anticipated Xbox edition of Operation Flashpoint, the most realistic and complex military combat simulator, will launch in November as Operation Flashpoint: Elite complete with online play over Xbox Live, Codemasters confirmed today.
Developed by Bohemia Interactive Studio and specifically adapted for Xbox from the PC original, Operation Flashpoint: Elite lets gamers experience the award-winning title.
On Xbox, the game retains all the depth and immense content of the original and takes you right into the heart of a gripping Cold War conflict between NATO coalition forces and a renegade Soviet Red army faction.
The game's intense campaigns and solo missions deliver deeply believable military situations and gives you complete freedom to handle any flashpoint on your own initiative.
Operation Flashpoint: Elite is powered by Bohemia's technology which is also used in real-world training by various military organisations around the world including the US Army and US Marines.
The scenario is modern warfare
It is 1985, in the midst of the Cold War, and Gorbachev has been elected to power bringing with him policies of glasnost and perestroika. However, resistance Soviet groups are opposed to the new wave and are refusing to serve the new regime in Moscow.
One group has taken control of an island community, and is using it as an armed stronghold for the old order. Operation Flashpoint: Elite opens with the player joining the neighbouring US force against the Soviets. Once past the mission briefing stage, it's your decision how the overall mission or campaign is tackled.
For the first time in such a military simulator, players control and command soldiers and squads of all levels and over 40 authentic land, sea and air vehicles – both military and civilian. You'll be controlling individual soldiers, commanding squads, driving tanks, troop carriers, piloting military helicopters to taking on the role of a sniper.
This variety also allows players to experience a huge mixture of strategic action gameplay and, thanks to the artificial intelligence applied to the game's infantry they think, move and act as troops do in a conflict situation.
The open environment of the game is massive, covering four 100+ Km2 battle zones, and you can go anywhere at anytime – you're not limited to playing in mission-specific 'walled' areas – and anything can happen.
On Xbox Live, Operation Flashpoint: Elite really brings conflicts alive with players engaged online in over 50 multiplayer missions.
Plus, a real beauty of Operation Flashpoint: Elite is its user friendly Mission Editor. Accessed from the main menu, you simply enter map view, select an area and build up a situation using any of the troops, weapons and mobile units from the game.
Tons of bonus content can be unlocked in the game, including an additional 15-mission campaign called 'Resistance', which casts the player into the role of local resistance leader Viktor Troska and the forms prequel to the storyline of the main Cold War Crisis campaign.
Atmospheric and immersive, Operation Flashpoint: Elite works on so many levels thanks to its open, expansive environments and its run-the-mission-the-way-you-want gameplay.
Prepare to experience war like never before on Xbox, when Operation Flashpoint: Elite is published in November by Codemasters.
Activision Taps Hollywood Talent For Call Of Duty Titles
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, August 30 2005 @ 13:58 CET]
Further immersing gamers into the gritty intensity of World War II, Activision has signed a squadron of actors to voice several of the main characters for Call of Duty® 2 and Call of Duty® 2: Big Red One.
In total, seven actors have joined the Call of Duty cast including:
Michael Cudlitz (credits include "Band of Brothers," "Live From Baghdad," "The Negotiator")
Rick Gomez (credits include "Band of Brothers," "Ray," "Sin City")
Frank John Hughes (credits include "Band of Brothers," "Catch Me If You Can")
James Madio (credits include "Band of Brothers," "Shark Tale")
Ross McCall (credits include "Band of Brothers," "EMR," "Hooligans")
Rene L. Moreno (credits include "Band of Brothers," "Last Flight Out")
Richard Speight Jr. (credits include "Band of Brothers," "Into The West")
From the creators of the original Call of Duty, the 2003 Game of the Year, Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 2 delivers an unparalleled portrayal of the chaos and intensity of WWII.
Powered by a proprietary new engine, the highly anticipated sequel enlists players into four individual soldier stories as they overcome insurmountable odds in multiple, epic and grueling campaigns. The new Call of Duty also utilizes an all-new battle chatter system to provide authentic in-combat dialogue, delivering the ultimate wartime experience.
all of Duty 2 is scheduled for release this fall for Windows® PC and the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The title is not yet rated.
PlayDevil.com presents update on Nintendo DS hardware review
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, August 29 2005 @ 17:28 CET]
Another hardware review of the Nintendo DS?
Yes but then again, it might be proper reviewed.
In fact we believe that there are still gamers out there that haven't decide wether they would go with the Nintendo DS or not.
And for those people, we have published our own opinion on Nintendo's innovative new handheld console, with dual screen, touch screen and much much more!
Full hardware review here.
PlayDevil.com presents review of The Settlers 5
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Monday, August 29 2005 @ 17:25 CET]
We have just published an in-depth review of Ubisoft's fifth instalment of "The Settlers" for PC.
This time it's called "The Settlers: Heritage of Kings".
The full review can be read right here.
Unique Custom Soundtrack feature for TOCA Race Driver 2 PSP
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Codemasters today reveals new movies its launch titles, Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus and TOCA Race Driver, available online from www.codemasters.co.uk/psp.
Ahead of the games arrival, Codemasters also announces a unique "custom soundtrack" feature in TOCA Race Driver 2. An absolute first for any PSP title, this audio option lets you place your choice of music on a portable Memory Stick and then customise your own soundtracks to play while you're tearing up the circuits.
All you need to create your own in-game play list is the Exact Audio Copy utility, which will be available as a free download from www.codemasters.co.uk/downloads (in Upgrades) from PSP launch day.
Just download the Exact Audio Copy to a PC, hook up your PSP, with a Memory Stick Duo, via USB and put your own audio CD in the PC’s CD drive. In no time at all, you’ll have your choice of music on the Memory Stick Duo. Now, next time you're ready to take to the circuits in the game, just enable the Custom Soundtrack feature from the game's options and race while listening to your own compilation of music!
In addition to the custom soundtrack feature, TOCA Race Driver 2 also delivers another first in PSP gaming. Exploiting the PSP’s Wireless networking ability to the full, TOCA Race Driver 2 enables up to 12 players to fight it out on the track, more than any other game to date. It’ll feel like a real race meet you hear all the screams of anguish or triumph as you race face-to-face in some of the world’s greatest race cars.
Prepare to go on-road, off-road, anywhere when both TOCA Race Driver 2 and Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus launch alongside the PSP console on September 1st. Get on the starting grid with new movies for both games now available online at www.codemasters.co.uk/psp.
Black & White 2 will be released this September/October!
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Fans that are looking out for the second B&W game, "Black & White 2" will be very happy with this newspost since official word came through about the releasedate.
"Black & White 2" from Lionhead Studios and published by EA will see the light on September 30th in the States and on October 7th in Europe!
Trust us, it's official!
Metal Gear Acid brought to book
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Exclusive limited edition card book included with European versions of Kojima Productions' Metal Gear Acid
Konami of Europe has announced that the European versions of Metal Gear Acid for the PSP, will include a limited edition 20-page book, giving vital information on all the cards used in the turn-based action title.
Due for release as a launch title alongside the PSPTM on September 1st, Metal Gear Acid is a strategy game, and utilises a card-based control system. Set within the famed Metal Gear universe and starring series hero Solid Snake, Metal Gear Acid is set in 2016 and begins as a terrorist faction hijacks a jumbo jet carrying a man lined up to be the next US President. The terrorists demand the handing over of a project known only as 'Pythagoras', which is understood to be in development on the isolated Lobito Island. Thus, controlling Snake, the player must determine what 'Pythagoras' is and steal it from the base.
Players begin the game with a selection of cards that offer different actions during key situations. Over 200 cards can be collected, and allow Snake to sneak around the island, take out guards and reach his targets. As with previous Metal Gear titles, Metal Gear Acid is packed with plot twists, while the gameplay constantly evolves as further cards and abilities become available. The many cards Metal Gear Acid offers give Snake a wealth of offensive possibilities, weapons and characters, while different decks allow for themed missions unique to each collection, further expanding the challenge.
Each of the cards and its attributes are fully detailed in the lavish 20-page booklet. The book as been designed by the development team to assist players as they explore Lobito Island, and give prior knowledge of cards as they are collected. It will also make the formulation of strategies easier as players will know the various strengths and weaknesses of the moves and weapons at Snake's disposal.
Konami of Europe has also launched a web site featuring information and assets on Metal Gear Acid and other forthcoming titles. All major European languages are supported, and it can be found at www.konami.jp/gs/game/mga.
Official SoulCalibur III website goes live
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Saturday, August 27 2005 @ 16:02 CET]
Namco Hometek Inc. today that the official Web site for "SOULCALIBUR III" has gone live at http://soulcalibur3.namco.com.
As the official destination for the game on the Internet, the site provides a detailed overview of the new features included in "SOULCALIBUR III," in-depth profiles and video clips of the characters in the game and even hidden content for visitors to discover and unlock. A detailed look at the game's Character Creation mode will teach visitors the first steps in creating their own formidable warrior, while an introduction to the new Chronicles of the Sword mode will prepare fans for this new real-time strategy game.
"SOULCALIBUR III" will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system on October 25.
"SOULCALIBUR III" continues the classic tale of souls and swords with three all-new characters and an unprecedented amount of new content for players to experience. New characters Tira, Setsuka and Zasalamel each bring their own new fighting styles, weapons and storylines to the existing lineup of more than 18 playable characters while a detailed Character Creation mode lets players customize their own warrior from a nearly limitless number of fighting disciplines, weapons and accessories. A host of all-new play modes are available for players to experience alone, including the real-time strategy hybrid of Chronicles of the Sword mode, while a number of VS. battles are available for endless competitive multiplayer fighting.
Metroid Prime Hunters for NDS delayed to Q1 06 but Wi-fi ready!
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Since the Nintendo DS first launched with demo versions of Metroid® Prime Hunters, fans have been clamoring for the completed version of the game. Their patience has paid off.
Metroid Prime Hunters will launch in the first quarter of 2006, complete with access to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's upcoming online gaming service. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will debut before the end of the year with a Mario Kart® and an Animal Crossing® game, and will let players connect wirelessly with one another as easily as if they were sitting in the same room.
For the first time, fans can get their hands on a trial version of the new single-player mission of Metroid Prime Hunters this weekend at the Penny Arcade Expo in Bellevue, Wash.
Attendees also can see three previously unreleased bounty hunter characters in the game. These include Sylux, a ruthless sharpshooter who harbors an intense hatred for Metroid heroine Samus Aran; Trace, a young outcast who seeks power and a planet to invade; and Weavel, a cyborg Space Pirate assassin.
For more information and videos of the bounty hunters in action, visit www.metroidhunters.com.
CDV announces War Leaders: Clash Of Nations
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CDV Software Entertainment, in partnership with Spanish development house Enigma, today announces details of the new 3D strategy title for the PC, War Leaders: Clash of Nations, scheduled for a 2006 release.
Set in the Second World War, War Leaders: Clash of Nations is designed with two clearly differentiated playing parts. The main goal for the player is to win the war with the help of allies, so a change in the course of WWII History can be accomplished by fighting enemy leaders.
PART ONE: - The first part will see the player control all the high level decisions made during the course of the war. This will be the "MANAGER" part of the game, and time will elapse as turns are completed.
PART TWO: - The second part will put players in a 'real-time' control of the battles that arise in the "MANAGER" phase and will be set within a 3D environment. This will be the "RTS" part of the game, closely resembling that used in the highly acclaimed RTS hit title "Codename: Panzers" will allow players a total freedom of actions and interactions. Players can therefore enjoy an all-embracing game in which they directly control the most important aspects of war.
War Leaders: Clash of Nations will offer players a complete strategy experience; requiring gamers to take on the role of diplomat, grand strategist and battlefield tactician in a war-torn WWII Europe and expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be the key to success, and sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.
Kingdom under Fire: Heroes goes gold
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PHANTAGRAM today announced that the most anticipated Xbox® action-strategy game of this year, Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes, has gone gold and is now ready for a worldwide release.
Already being praised internationally as the most epic fantasy game on Xbox, Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes is a vastly enhanced sequel to the sleeper hit of 2004, Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders. As the most feared and respected warrior generals in the war-torn land of Bersia, players must hack-n-slash through hordes of enemies using various melee moves and magic spells, while commanding hundreds of soldiers, catapults, and dragons, to achieve the ultimate victory.
Although The Crusaders has already been recognized for its innovative combination of action and RTS, the developers have gone miles to ensure Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes is a bigger, better, yet more approachable sequel in every aspect. Set in five years before The Crusaders, a new cast of seven heroes will take players through 50 massive medieval battlefields in the single player Campaign Mode. Action elements have been boosted with a larger arsenal of power moves, yet the new units and environments make the strategy even deeper. Random Missions and Custom Missions allow players enjoy unlimited new missions after the story part is over. The totally overhauled Xbox Live® supports up to 6 players in the strategic Troop Battle Mode, the arcade-style Hero Battle Mode, and the cooperative Invasion Mode. Spectator Mode and Fair-Match condition make sure that even beginners can have fun online without fearing defeat.
What's HOT in Japan (again)?
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A few weeks ago we made a post about "what's hot in Japan ?" We hope most of you didn't thought it was about something else then games but anyway we bring you today the second edition of "what's hot in Japan ?".
POS. FORMAT TITLE PUBLISHER
1 PS2 NARUTO: Uzumaki Ninden Bandai
2 DS JUMP SUPER STARS Nintendo
3 PS2 World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 Konami
4 DS Gentle Brain Exercises Nintendo
5 DS DS Training For Adults: Work Your Brain Nintendo
6 GBA The King of Beetle Mushiking: Greatest Champion Sega
7 GC Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness (incl. version with GC) Pokemon
8 GC Mario Superstar Baseball Nintendo
9 PS2 Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 Banpresto
10 PS2 SIMPLE 2000 Series Vol.81: The Earth Defense Forces 2 D3 Publisher
As you can see, Naruto is still steady on place 1 for PS2 while Mario Superstar Baseball for GC is progressing up the chart.
I'm really curious about titles such as "Training for Adults" and "Gentle Brain Exercises", both for the NDS. I'm afraid that we won't see those titles here in Europe anyway but you never know.
Fingers crossed and hopefully Nintendo decides to release 'strange named' games also in PAL countries.
Oh if any of you are Asian, feel free to mail us regarding what's really HOT in Japan, besides games that is.
PlayDevil.com presents 9 new shots of Timeshift!
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Friday, August 26 2005 @ 9:24 CET]
Saber Interactive and Atari have released 9 new shots of their upcoming FPS game "Timeshift".
They look gorgeous and we awaiting its release.
You can view them right here.
PSP adds more features through Firmware 2.0 Upgrade
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Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today the availability of an all-new firmware upgrade for its market-leading PSP system.
Designed to complement the comprehensive entertainment experience of games, movies, music, photos and wireless connectivity provided by the revolutionary portable device, the firmware 2.0 upgrade will allow users to take advantage of the unit's built-in Wi-Fi* capability and to wirelessly search the Internet from Internet Access Points or "hot spots".
The upgrade will also provide increased Wi-Fi security and personalization tools together with photo sharing and expanded video and audio playback options. The firmware 2.0 upgrade can be wirelessly downloaded directly to a PSP system using a Wi-Fi connection or downloaded to a PC from http://us.playstation.com/psp and transferred to a PSP through a USB cable.
Highlighting the firmware 2.0 upgrade is a new integrated Web browser that will provide users with unparalleled Internet access. Capable of wirelessly connecting to the Internet, the new PSP Web browser provides access to news, information, entertainment content, downloads, Internet searches and Internet based email accounts all displayed on a brilliant, full color TFT LCD display. A new WPA-PSK (TKIP) security method has also been added to further protect users' data and privacy while on public wireless networks and as well as enhanced parental control features.
For consumers looking for downloadable content and information, the official system website when viewed from a PSP( http://www.us.playstation.com ) is a site uniquely designed and created for the PSP Web browser. Serving as the ultimate destination for PSP users, the Web site is a central source for consumers to find out everything they need to know about their PSP system, including news and details about PSP games, UMD movies and downloadable content. Consumers will be able to download PSP game trailers, UMD movie trailers, screenshots and videos from PlayStation events. Content on the site will include detail pages for all PSP games, a comprehensive list of UMD movies from major and independent movie studios, descriptions of downloadable content for PSP, PSP related news articles, information on PSP accessories, and Help content and FAQs.
The PSP firmware 2.0 upgrade also allows users to personalize their PSP according to their own unique style and taste. Users can control the look and feel of their PSP desktop display by choosing color themes or by saving a photo as wallpaper, which, along with other photos, can be wirelessly sent and received across PSP systems. The firmware 2.0 upgrade also provides enhanced audio playback options including the support of MP4 (AAC) and WAV (LPCM) formats and allows for new video playback options.
In-depth updated review of Doom 3 for X-Box online
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Doom 3 for X-Box. After our original review some time ago, reviewer Matt wasn't really happy. He wanted to play the game to death and make the review much much longer then ever.
A full in-depth review with more info, more details, well more everything! His biggest question was if the game is playable on X-Box since you need a highend PC to play the Doom 3 PC version decent. What did Id Sofware cut or how much detail was sacrificed for the X-Box power?
Find it all out in Matt's updated review of Doom 3.
Koei Launch Dynasty Warriors PSP Website
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Koei Ltd. today launched the Dynasty Warriors PSP website. With one week to go until the European launch of Dynasty Warriors on PSP, the site details every area of this highly anticipated game.
Exclusive screens, in depth explanations of the brand new features in this ground breaking PSP version, striking downloads for your PC, and video footage of the game in action can all be found at the address below. Find out about the all new "second in command" officer system, the ability to share unlocked bonuses with fellow PSP players and the variety of different play modes that make this latest installment in the multi million selling series one of the deepest and most exciting battle experiences on Sony's brand new handheld.
The European release of Dynasty Warriors on PSP is scheduled for September 1, 2005.
To view the site head to: http://www.koei.co.uk/launch/dwpsp.
Race with other GTR fans
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Normally we don't do these kind of newsposts but since the owner of that site is a friend of mine , any help is appreciated!
The website is called "BeRacing" and basically it's a meet site for any gamer that loves to play the simulation racing game "GTR" from simbin.
Here's quick description of the site:
BeRacing was founded in March 2005 by Sloeri and Fretbol. The idea behind BeRacing was to create a place for sim-racing enthousiasts who could race together in an online community.
After a few races BeRacing already had several dedicated racers who found themselves racing and battling on track at numerous BeRacing events.
Although we don't have the funds and resources to host on professional servers, we found a bunch of guys who really enjoyed our little online leagues.
The succes of our first league encouraged us enough to continue with our community and we are looking forward to racing with old and new BeRacing members in several new leagues !
If you want to check it out, play with other fans together, playing cups, leagues etc, only one address BeRacing.
Discover the Making of trailer of Myst V: End of Ages
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Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, counts the days left before the worldwide launch of its final adventure game, Myst V: End of Ages, scheduled for September 22, 2005 (PC and Mac® hybrid DVD format). In association with Rand Miller, co-creator of Myst and founder of Cyan Worlds, Ubisoft chose to unveil the secrets of the development of the saga, and explain how this last game brings closure to the Myst storyline via its most dramatic and immersive experience to date.
Picking up immediately where the original Myst ended, players are presented the privilege, challenge and responsibility of restoring the lost empire of the D'niTM – an ancient civilization of people who thrived for thousands of years but later met with a great catastrophe. Like each previous Myst title, Myst V: End of Ages advances the graphical beauty and detail of its worlds with its fully immersive 3D environment. Cyan carefully crafted and combined elements of adventure, puzzles, storyline and gameplay innovation creating a worthy ending to the one game to which millions will forever compare any adventure title – Myst.
Be sure to visit www.mystworlds.com, the only place where you will find the Making-of movie and up to date information about the game. The complete Making-of will only be available on the Collector's bonus DVD, however, watch out regularly on the web site to see revealed special parts of it.
New multiplayer maps for Splinter Cell Chaos Theory through Xbox Live
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After the incredibly successful launch Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory and the extremely positive feedback the game received, Ubisoft today announces that new downloadable content is available on XBOX LIVE for owners of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory.
The Content Download for Splinter Cell Chaos Theory includes 2 new Coop missions that continue the Coop story and bring it to the end.
The 2 missions are:
Nuclear Plant
UN Headquarters
Both new missions are playable in Split Screen, System Link and Xbox Live.
Both new missions are playable only in Mission and Elite Mode.
So if you have Chaos Theory and an account on X-Box Live! you better grab this free content!
PlayDevil.com opens MASSIVE NEW Cheats & Hints Section!!
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Our 'cheats & hints' section was put back into the refrigerator since we needed a better database and an easier way for updating all those cheats & hints for the various platforms.
Now with more consoles and more games comin' out every week, we decided back then to hold it for some time.
But TODAY is THE day for our brand new "Cheats & Hints" section because we are REOPENING IT!!!
With better support, an extended massive database, covering almost ALL of the games available for ALL the platforms!
You won't believe it until you actually work with it! Really , we even cover cheats for platforms such as 3DO, Atari 2600, Gamegear, Neo Geo and many many others.
But fear not, of course all the recent consoles and PC formats (X-box, PS2, PSP etc) are ALSO covered in our new section.
It took us a while and we kept it all secret, under wraps until the big day arrived for opening.
Go check it out on this here but you can as usual also visit it by clicking on the left side of this page, section "Cheats and Hints".
We have also a "Popular Cheats" section and a "Latest Cheats" section, both with direct links to the appropriate games.
It has never been so easy and if you don't find the cheat HERE, you'll probably won't ever find it!
Of course you can always request something if we haven't got it and we'll do our best to cover that game.
Cheers, enjoy it and as usual , stay tuned for other interesting content.
Namco's Pac 'N Roll spins into retail stores
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Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that "PAC'N ROLLTM" has shipped to North American retail outlets. "PAC'N ROLL" combines the pellet-chomping action and Ghost-busting madness of classic Pac-Man with an innovative touch screen control system. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DSTM, PAC'N ROLL also includes the original "Pac-Man" for a truly classic arcade game experience.
"'PAC'N ROLL' makes full use of the Nintendo DS's capabilities, while retaining the very essence and qualities of Pac-Man that made him the cultural icon he is today," said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director at Namco Hometek Inc. "Now players can experience Pac-Man like never before through an intuitive touch screen control scheme and an original adventure set in a colorful 3D world."
In his latest role, Pac-Man must rescue his friends when Pac-Land is magically transformed into Ghost-Land and all the inhabitants have been turned into spheres by the rock'n rolling Ghost Golvis. With fluid track-ball-like controls using the Nintendo DS touch screen, and a host of ability boosting power-up items, players can roll into action against all the obstacles and Ghosts packed into the stages of multiple worlds. Players can dash, dodge, and turn on a dime as they guide Pac-Man on his pellet collecting journey to save Pac-Land.
CDV to Publish Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps (Special Edition)
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CDV Software Entertainment announced today that they have secured the North American retail rights to Combat Mission 3: Afrika Corps (Special Edition), in development by the team at Battlefront.com. This special retail-only edition includes 65 new scenarios and 15 new operations, guaranteeing gamers hours of exciting game play. Combining unparalleled game depth and ease of use with a true 3D environment, Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps offers a true combination of turn-based and real-time strategy to experience the best in WWII tactical warfare gaming.
Features of Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps include:
Three theaters of war - Crete, Italy and North Africa
Historically accurate units representing seven nations, including Germany, Great Britain, the United States and Italy are available in the game
Meticulously researched vehicle and uniform models, paint schemes and sound effects
Fully researched and detailed TO&E (Tables of Organization and Equipment) for all seven nations
All vehicle combat capabilities are modeled on their real-world counterparts, and weapons are rated in abilities including effective range and armor penetration
Realistic weather and terrain affect combat outcomes
Units use line-of-sight and audio cues to determine the position of the enemy, while the confusion of battle can cause friendly units to mistakenly be identified as foes
A mission and map editor for creating custom scenarios
Optional Historical Rarity of Units ensures players will no longer have to worry that their opponents "cherry picked" their forces
Timeshift for Xbox 360 ... spring 2006
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Atari today announced that its upcoming groundbreaking action game TimeShift will ship next spring for the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Currently in development by Saber Interactive, TimeShift is an original first-person shooter offering unprecedented time-control elements that allow players to completely manipulate the flow of time throughout the duration of the game.
"TimeShift is a perfect title for the Xbox 360," said Marc Metis, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Atari. "Powered by Saber Interactive's superior Saber3D engine, TimeShift will take full advantage of the power and functionality of the Xbox 360, especially Xbox LiveTM."
Based in the near future, TimeShift tells the story of renowned test pilot Colonel Michael Swift, who has been tapped by the US Government to test two of the most significant inventions of the century - a time-control device called the Quantum Suit and a time machine called the Chronomicon. Swift is briefly sent back in time to 1911 to plant an experimental probe. Upon his return to the present, the world has changed beyond all recognition, and his knowledge of this timeshift has made him an enemy of the state. Swift is now both on the run and on a mission to set time straight once again and the world's very existence rests in his hands.
TimeShift's unprecedented technology empowers gamers the ability to slow, stop and reverse the flow of time around them while remaining completely unaffected. These first-time ever complex time control scenarios are an integral part of gameplay, and lead TimeShift to take first-person action games in an entirely new direction.
Saber Interactive's proprietary Saber3D game engine includes groundbreaking graphics technology, such as normal mapping to create highly detailed textures and characters, as well as advanced parallax lighting, allowing for realistic depth to environmental textures. The game engine also incorporates futuristic physics technology for in-game objects and characters.
TimeShift will be released in spring 2006 for both Xbox 360 and the Windows platform and for Xbox in summer 2006.
PlayDevil.com presents Q&A with Corey May of Prince of Persia 3
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, August 23 2005 @ 14:52 CET]
Today we present you a short Q&A with Corey May, which is one of the scriptwriters for Ubisoft's upcoming "Prince of Persia 3" game.
The Q&A is mostly focusing on the return of Farah and can be read right here.
Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood official trailer released
[Category :] [Posted by Bjorn on Tuesday, August 23 2005 @ 13:33 CET]
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, and acclaimed developer Gearbox Software, released the official trailer of Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood™ being developed for current generation of video game consoles and for the PC, along with new screenshots showing the authenticity of the urban settings. Scheduled for October 2005, Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood™ is the next chapter in the compelling Brothers in Arms™ story.
With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30™ has established itself as a benchmark for military action games. Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood™ builds upon the elements that have made Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30™ a runaway success by adding new features and game modes. Featuring a new single-player narrative, new multiplayer missions, an all-new cooperative-style game mode, and new weapons and vehicles, Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood™ promises to lead the way this Fall.
Get it from Ubisoft right here.
Lexar Launches Memory Stick PRO Duo Gaming Edition For PSP
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Lexar Media, Inc. announced Memory Stick PRO Duo Gaming Edition, a high speed memory card with capacities suitable for the popular Sony® PlayStation® Portable (PSP) gaming and multimedia handheld, allowing gamers to experience the total capabilities of the PSP console beyond gaming.
A limited edition, and available initially in Europe, Memory Stick PRO Duo Gaming Edition will include the popular Xploder Media Centre Lite Software. A Windows® based application, Xploder Lite, from BLAZE, is a media management solution with a simple interface to easily drag and drop files, copy, upload and view content on a PSP. With the Memory Stick PRO Duo, the added software makes it easy to download game saves and cheats, download video and listen to music.
Available from major retailers, video game outlets and online stores, Lexar's Memory Stick PRO Duo Gaming Edition will offer the high capacities, high-speed performance and reliability necessary to maximize use of the PSP as a multimedia centre.
Lexar's Memory Stick Pro Duo Gaming Edition will be available in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB at most retail stores and comes with a lifetime warranty. Customers are able to upgrade from the included Lite version of Xploder to the full version, PSP Xploder Movie Player and Media Centre, via www.xploder.net. The full version allows for the conversion of movie files from a PC to the PSP.
New Shot of the WEEK!
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Today we present you a new 'Shot of the Week' and surprisingly enough, it's an in-game screenshot from one of our own Belgian game developement studios, "Larian Studios".
From which game this screenshot is is yet unknown but it comes from a NEXT GEN engine project @ Larian Studios.
Check it out and see those details! Gorgeous!
Fable: The Lost Chapters Found... Dipped in Gold!
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Microsoft Game Studios announced today that Fable: The Lost Chapters for Windows has gone gold and will materialise in stores on 23rd September.
Role-playing fans yearning for a rich adventure will find much to engage them in Fable: The Lost Chapters. In the mystical land of Albion, the game will immerse players in a world where every action has a consequence, and players shape their destiny to rise to fame... or descend into infamy.
Fable: The Lost Chapters builds upon Fable's legendary and award-winning gameplay with spectacular new spells, devastating new weapons and stout new armour, all of which will be needed to contend with new monsters and other threats in the treacherous Snowy Wastes.
In this groundbreaking role-playing adventure game from Lionhead Studios, optimised for Windows XP, one can grow from an inexperienced child into the most powerful being in the world, spoken of by all and immortalised in legend.
Your actions will shape your character's skills, appearance and morality as your character's life story is created from childhood through adulthood and on to old age. Will you choose the path of righteousness or a life of evil? Your character will transform to reflect every decision and action, scarring in battle and wisening with age in the world of Fable: The Lost Chapters.
For more information, please visit the Fable: The Lost Chapters site at http://www.microsoft.com/games/fable/.
THE WARRIORS Official Site Launch
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Just to let you all know that Rockstar has launched the official website for its upcoming battle-fighting game "The Warriors".
Here's more:
New York City, late 1970's.
A battle rages from the seedy beachfront of Coney Island, Brooklyn to the desolate wilds of Van Courtlandt Park in the north Bronx - and across all points in between.
The armies of the night number 60,000 strong... and tonight they're all after The Warriors.
This October, Rockstar's long-awaited videogame adaptation of the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult film classic arrives on PlayStation®2 and Xbox®.
Step into the world of The Warriors and fight for survival on an epic and brutal journey through New York.
Today, we present the worldwide launch of The Warriors official site.
Visit the Flash site, full of exclusive video clips and screenshots, to explore the gang-infested streets of New York. Starting from The Warriors' home turf of Coney Island and venturing up to encounter The Savage Huns of Chinatown, The Hi-Hats of Soho, and The Hurricanes of Spanish Harlem – leaving a trail of broken limbs and bloodied knuckles all the way.
Watch for more vicious local denizens to be revealed in the months to come leading up to game release.
Plus visit the TRAILERS section for the worldwide premiere of Trailer #2 – featuring never before seen game footage highlighting the story of The Warriors.
http://www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors.
Atari announces Timeshift for XBox 36O
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Atari today announced that its upcoming groundbreaking action game TimeShift will ship next spring for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Currently in development by Saber Interactive, TimeShift is an original first-person shooter offering unprecedented time-control elements that allow players to completely manipulate the flow of time throughout the duration of the game.
“TimeShift is a perfect title for the Xbox 360,” said Marc Metis, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Atari. “Powered by Saber Interactive’s superior Saber3D engine, TimeShift will take full advantage of the power and functionality of the Xbox 360, especially Xbox Live™.”
Based in the near future, TimeShift tells the story of renowned test pilot Colonel Michael Swift, who has been tapped by the US Government to test two of the most significant inventions of the century – a time-control device called the Quantum Suit and a time machine called the Chronomicon. Swift is briefly sent back in time to 1911 to plant an experimental probe. Upon his return to the present, the world has changed beyond all recognition, and his knowledge of this timeshift has made him an enemy of the state. Swift is now both on the run and on a mission to set time straight once again and the world’s very existence rests in his hands.
TimeShift’s unprecedented technology empowers gamers the ability to slow, stop and reverse the flow of time around them while remaining completely unaffected. These first-time ever complex time control scenarios are an integral part of gameplay, and lead TimeShift to take first-person action games in an entirely new direction.
Saber Interactive’s proprietary Saber3D game engine includes groundbreaking graphics technology, such as normal mapping to create highly detailed textures and characters, as well as advanced parallax lighting, allowing for realistic depth to environmental textures. The game engine also incorporates futuristic physics technology for in-game objects and characters.
TimeShift will be released in spring 2006 for both Xbox 360 and the Windows platform and for Xbox in summer 2006.
PlayDevil.com presents 14 new shots of The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess!
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The sequel to the award winning GameCube title of 2002/2003, "The Legend of Zelda - The Windwaker" is almost upon us!
Well "The Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess" was normally sheduled for a November release but last week Nintendo made clear that the game will be ready somewhere in Q1 2006!
So in the meantime, we present you 14 new screenshots of this HIGHLY anticipated GameCube of this year and 2006! And expect more screenshots this week in our 'Part 2'.
You can view those 14 lovely screenshots right here.
10TACLE license Unreal® Engine 3 for Elveon
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"Elveon", the project of 10TACLE STUDIOS Slovakia which is for the first time being presented to the general public at Games Convention 2005, will be based on the well-known Unreal® Engine 3. The major characteristics of this fantasy action epic are its impressive graphics and the captivating atmosphere. The middleware solution by Epic Games proved to be the ideal platform because of its excellent performance, features and toolset. The game which will be released for PC and next generation consoles therefore relies on a very promising technology.
"Unreal Engine 3 has already proven to us that it is going produce fantastic results while saving us time and money on this project. It not only has fantastic graphics but also is on an advanced development stage which we need for a real next generation project such as Elveon. We are delighted to have found a really strong technology partner in Epic Games," Jürgen Reusswig, Managing Director 10TACLE STUDIOS Slovakia, explains.
"We are very pleased that Elveon will be powered by Unreal Engine 3. The team at 10tacle Studios has impressed from the start and we are excited to be working with them. 10tacle has a great vision for Elveon and we look forward to seeing that vision realized." Epic Vice President Mark Rein comments on the ambitious project.
Konami announces Lost in Blue for NDS
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Konami of Europe unveils Lost in Blue, an imaginative and unique adventure game for the Nintendo DS handheld system
17th August, 2005
Konami of Europe will continue its support of the Nintendo DS format with the release of the unique Lost in Blue this November.
Lost in Blue makes full use of the Nintendo system's dual-screen and touch panel interface to create one of the most original and engrossing role-playing titles seen on any format. Assuming control of a young hero who finds himself awash on a seemingly uninhabited island after a disastrous sea incident, the player is charged with escaping from this apparently deserted paradise.
During the course of the adventure, the player will meet a girl who was also stranded in the accident and, together, they must learn key skills in order to survive. As such, Lost in Blue focuses on the pair's efforts at hunting, scavenging for food, and using and making tools as they wander freely around the beautiful locale. Likewise, as the game progresses, so the relationship between the two characters grows as they learn to trust and share their skills with each other.
Where Lost in Blue differs from most role-playing games is in its stunning use of the Nintendo DS's touch screen capabilities. Using the system's stylus, players have full control as they fish, hunt, dig and even milk goats in their hunt for food. These functions are shown as a series of mini-games designed to test the player's reflexes and deftness of touch, with each character offering particular skills which must be exploited.
Success or failure in these missions also affects the narrative flow, with Lost in Blue's story constantly evolving and Lost in Blue boasts several different endings dependent on the relationship between the two characters, their lifestyle, dialogue and the eventual manner of their escape. On completing the game, Lost in Blue will also offer a second adventure seen through the eyes of the female character, significantly extending the game's replay value.
Lost in Blue will be released for Nintendo DS in November, 2005.
Rengoku: The Tower on Purgatory soon for PSP
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Konami of Europe has announced that it will release Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory, an original sci-fi title for PSP, in October.
The latest original PSP title from Konami, Rengoku is a free-roaming adventure, utilising an imaginative science fiction scenario, and extensively illustrated with stunning visuals designed by renowned Japanese illustrator, Jun Suemi. Suemi-san's trademark dark and foreboding style brings to life Rengoku's fusion of East and West sci-fi elements, as the player is drawn into a dark and distant future and cast as a finely-tuned battle android.
Cybernetic fighter, A.D.A.M. finds himself in the Tower of Purgatory, where discarded battle androids are sent to fight out eternity. Increasingly self-aware, he aims to rise through the tower's hazard-filled stages to find the answers every sentient being seeks: Who am I, why am I? He must accrue new weapons and technologies and use them against the increasingly tough guards within the edifice as he rises through the levels.
Rengoku has been designed to maximise the capabilities of the new PSP hardware, with the hardware's wireless technology allowing for multi-player modes for up to four people, including the ability to trade items with other players or compete in death-match tournaments within the tower's corridors. The game also boasts randomised levels to extend the game's longevity and replay value, forcing the player to manage their resources and weapons as they face unfamiliar stages.
XX-rated action in Konami's Rumble Roses
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Konami's stable of glamorous grapplers grows as all-girl wrestling heads to Microsoft's next-generation Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system
August 17th, 2005
Konami of Europe has announced its first title for the next-generation Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® in the shapely form of Rumble Roses XX (working title), an all-girl wrestling game starring a bevy of beautiful combatants.
Featuring over 20 female characters, Rumble Roses XX is a graphically stunning wrestling title featuring a wide range of throws, counter-moves and pin-downs. Each character has a distinct personality, from Cow-Girl Dixie through to school girl Reiko and wicked nurse Anesthesia. In addition to the staple throws, slaps and pins of the wrestling genre, each girl has specific attacks linked to their overt personalities and can also string together a number of moves to create formidable combinations. In keeping with the glitzy showcase nature of the game, the girls also have taunt moves to rile their opponents and to get the crowd going.
Rumble Roses XX features a number of solo modes wherein players can pummel their way through the game's many characters and unlock additional foes. There are also a number of additional competitions to put the player through their paces, each giving the player a chance to access the hundreds of possible attacks the game can produce.
Multi-player action is also included via a four-player Tag team competition, wherein two teams of two girls can fight against each other. The Tag Team mode also gives players access to previously inaccessible moves as the pairs work together. Rumble Roses XX will also make use of the Xbox® LiveTM online gaming service, with one-again-one bouts or team battles to be enjoyed against like-minded fans.
PlayDevil.com reviews Logic 3's X99L Laser Blaster
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We have finished our in-depth review of Logic 3's lightgun for the X-Box, the 'X99L Laser Blaster'.
Here's a snip from the review:
The Laser Blaster is compatible with all X-Box LightGun games and can be used for NTSC and PAL X-Box consoles. It has a built in directional control pad which make it a lot easier to navigate throughout the entire game and menus.
It also has an unique RECOIL vibration feature and Laser Targeting Pointer. Using Recoil is just like a real gun. When firing a shot, you'll actually 'feel' every shot! It so real, people would think you're using a real gun instead of just a play'light'gun. It definitely sets the atmosphere right.
You can read the full hardware review right here.
Namco Announces Dig Dug Digging Strike for NDS
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Global video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that "Dig Dug® Digging Strike" is headed to the Nintendo DSTM this Fall. This 3D adventure combines the classic arcade digging action with new baddies, environments, weapons, mini-games and strategies to deliver the most action-packed "Dig Dug" game to date.
Whether tackling the underground alone or wirelessly with a friend, gamers will discover 15 stages with more than 80 areas in "Dig Dug Digging Strike." Players will explore 3D environments on the top screen of the DS, then plunge underground on the bottom screen to dig and connect fault lines that will trap monsters. Only by sinking enemy bosses do players move to the next level – and they will encounter some familiar faces along the way. The dreaded Pooka and Fygar are back to threaten Dig Dug, along with a host of never-before-seen bosses. Dig Dug is armed with a series of thrilling weapons to combat monsters as well as elements from the environment including rolling rocks, quicksand and flowing lava.
Two additional features in "Dig Dug Digging Strike" are an item collection challenge – special items help the player navigate difficult levels – and a set of new mini-games. The mini-games such as Horivalou and Hori X are light-hearted parodies of classic Namco games. Successful completion of the mini-games helps Dig Dug break up the islands and defeat the monsters once and for all!
Nintendo's Stylish New Game Boy Micro Ships Sept. 19
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Fall's hippest new tech-cessory won't be found on a fashion runway, but it will turn every head just the same. Game Boy® Micro starts shipping to stores nationally Sept. 19 at an MSRP of $99.99, and promises to be one of the most sought-after gotta-haves heading into fall and the holiday season. The edgy hardware will come in both silver and black versions, each with three removable, fun faceplates so users can personalize their Micro depending on their mood.
Game Boy Micro measures just 4 inches wide, 2 inches long and 0.7 inches thin. It weighs 2.8 ounces, about the weight of 80 paper clips. Yet it boasts the same power as previous Game Boy Advance models, complete with the ability to play all Game Boy Advance games, a library of more than 700 titles. Game Boy Micro features a 2-inch, crystal-clear screen, and Start/Select buttons that glow with the cool, neon-like blue found on many cell phones.
The black Game Boy Micro will include one faceplate with a "Flame" design of fiery yellow double helixes on an orange background. It also will come with a green "Camouflage" faceplate and a chic silver faceplate. The silver Game Boy Micro will include an "Ammonite" faceplate with a dark blue swirling pattern. It also will come with a "Ladybug" faceplate that features a ladybug on a large pink gerbera daisy, and a slick black faceplate. Images are available at www.gameboy.com.
The faceplates serve a secondary function beyond simple style. They form a durable, protective façade over the luminous screen of the Game Boy Micro.
Nintendo Of Europe Announces First New Colours For Nintendo DS: Pink And Blue
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Add a splash of colour to your life with Nintendo DS - the revolutionary handheld console boasting touch-screen technology, wireless communication, online gaming, voice recognition and WiFi capability, all in the palm of your hand. The stylish new Pink and Blue editions of Nintendo DS will launch across Europe on 7th October 2005 joining the already best selling Silver edition.
The Nintendo DS Pink and Blue editions launch at the same time as the smash-hit pet simulator, Nintendogs, that has taken Japan by storm since it launched in April 2005. Nintendogs makes full use of the unique capabilities of the Nintendo DS - with the voice recognition feature, you simply call the Nintendog by the name you have chosen and using the touch screen you can stroke, pat and tickle your dog - making this sure to be the No.1 handheld game this Christmas.
THQ And Revolution Software Unveil Broken Sword 4
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THQ and Revolution Software today announced that the fourth installment of the award-winning Broken Sword games is currently scheduled for release on Windows PC in summer 2006.
A unique and successful brand that has achieved international critical acclaim, the Broken Sword series of games has shipped in excess of 2.5 million units to-date and continues to drive innovation and creativity in the adventure genre.
EA and Def Jam extend strategic game partnership
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Extending one of the most successful strategic partnerships in entertainment, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Def Jam Enterprises, a subsidiary of Rush Communications' fashion and entertainment empire, today announced a multi-year exclusive agreement that will deliver next-generation videogames across multiple genres. The first game to be released under the agreement is Def Jam® 3 (working title), an action-packed fighting game that builds on the multi-platinum success of its predecessors, Def Jam VENDETTATM and Def Jam® Fight for NYTM. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Currently in development at EA Chicago under the EA brand, Def Jam 3 will seamlessly infuse the urban lifestyle and hip hop culture into the series' popular fighting mechanic to deliver a truly revolutionary next-generation street fighting game. Def Jam 3 will look, feel and sound like a cutting edge video with the intensity and drama of a big budget action film.
Microsoft Announces Xbox 360 Price for Europe: Starts at £209.99
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Ending weeks of speculation about which upcoming video game platform will give gamers the greatest value, today at the German Games Convention, Microsoft Corp. revealed that consumers can get their hands on Xbox 360TM — the most powerful and feature-packed next-generation video game and entertainment system — for as little as £209.99 starting this Christmas. For gamers who want to experience the ultimate digital entertainment thrill ride, Microsoft also announced a model with over one hundred pounds worth of accessories for £279.99, giving consumers the definitive entertainment experience at an unbelievable value right out of the box.
The Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Core System — along with an impressive lineup of high-definition game titles from the world's best publishers and developers — will make their debut in North America, Europe and Japan in time for this Christmas, several months ahead of the competition. Although details for the Japan launch will be addressed at the Tokyo Game Show in September, the unprecedented three-region launch signifies an industry first. The Xbox 360 platform will deliver the most powerful console, the best games, the next generation of the Xbox Live® service, and amazing digital entertainment experiences never seen in console entertainment.
With its built-in Ethernet port and free Silver level of service right out of the box, Xbox 360 also connects players to Xbox Live, the premier global online console games and entertainment network. With Xbox Live, gamers can chat with friends online, build and share gamer profiles, send and receive text and voice messages, and access Xbox Live Marketplace for new content such as game demos, trailers and casual games from Xbox Live Arcade. Subscribers to the Gold level of service will also enjoy access to online multiplayer gaming in their favourite games, as well as great promotional programs such as worldwide tournaments, the chance to play online with their favourite celebrities, and opportunities to win big prizes.
For gamers who want the ultimate experience (and the best value) right out of the box, Microsoft will offer the £279.99 Xbox 360 console. This premium edition — distinguished by signature metallic detailing on the console itself — comes fully loaded for the ultimate gaming experience, with components and accessories that would cost over £100 if sold separately:
- Xbox 360 console.
- Xbox 360 Hard Drive (20 GB).
- Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.
- Xbox 360 Faceplate.
- Xbox 360 Headset.
- Xbox 360 Component HD-AV Cable.
- Xbox Live Silver membership.
- A bonus Media Remote.
At £209.99, the Xbox 360 Core System comes standard with what consumers need to jump right into next-generation games and media, and is fully expandable to the complete Xbox 360 experience:
- Xbox 360 console.
- Xbox 360 Controller.
- Xbox 360 Faceplate.
- Xbox 360 Standard AV Cable.
The Xbox 360 console also comes ready for customisation. With an array of Xbox 360 accessories, gamers can kit out their systems to suit their individual tastes and personalise their experiences. In addition to an ever-growing selection of eye-catching Faceplates (ERP £14.99), Xbox 360 Controller (ERP £24.99*) and Component HD AV Cable (ERP £19.99*), the line-up includes a wealth of accessories that brings next-generation gaming entertainment to its optimum:
- Xbox 360 Hard Drive (20 GB).
- Xbox 360 Memory Unit (64 MB).
- Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.
- Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit.
- Xbox 360 rechargeable battery pack.
- Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter.
- Xbox 360 Headset.
- Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote.
- Xbox 360 SCART AV Cable.
- Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable.
Nintendo delays The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess!!!
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Oh no!! Bad news for any Nintendo/Zelda fan since Nintendo made the following sad announcement:Our development team has decided to take extra time to add some incredible new elements to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. As a result, the game will now launch in 2006 globally. We recognize there may be some disappointed fans, however we firmly believe this additional time will result in a much more enjoyable gaming experience.
GameCube fans will have a variety of Nintendo games to choose from this Christmas, including Mario Smash Football, Battalion Wars, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Strategy First Signs Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath
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Software publisher Strategy First, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. and leading Russian publisher 1C Company are happy to announce the signing of "Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath," developed by G5 Software. Only the fittest will survive in this vastly different interpretation of the actual events!
About Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath
"Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath" thrusts players into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962. The game offers a different interpretation of the events that followed the famous global standoff over the small island nation. In "Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath," the two cold-war powerhouse nations unleash their nuclear arsenal on the world, leveling Cuba and turning it, along with the majority of the world, into a radioactive desert. The remaining world citizens thus find themselves in a war fighting for their very survival...
"Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath" is a real-time strategy game combined with a turn-based global strategy mode, forcing players to use tactical troop movements while managing their resources and armies. With all the gameplay one has come to expect from the Blitzkrieg engine, gamers' that enjoyed such titles as "Sudden Strike" and "Blitzkrieg" are going to jump right into this title. In "Cuban Missile Crisis: The Aftermath," not only will players' be able to enjoy all their familiar tactics, they will be introduced to way more metal as they field post WWII armaments and weapons of mass destruction!
Nintendo US lowers price for NDS At $129.99
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Nintendo is announcing new pricing for the Nintendo DS of $129.99 MSRP, effective Aug. 21, in advance of the arrival of a critically acclaimed title for the dual-screened, hand-held video game system. The $20 price drop comes just ahead of the Aug. 22 U.S. launch of NintendogsTM, which has become a cultural phenomenon and a sales leader in Japan because of its innovative appeal.
Nintendogs is a puppy simulator made exclusively for Nintendo DS that lets owners name, train and play with a realistic puppy. The pups respond to their owners' voices with the built-in microphone, and react to praise and positive reinforcement via the Nintendo DS' touch screen. The sophisticated artificial intelligence simulates a real dog in every way. Nintendogs players pick from 18 breeds, then owners feed their pups, buy them new toys and take them for walks as they bond.
In addition to Nintendogs, Nintendo DS has a strong lineup of games arriving before the end of the year. These include Advance Wars®: Dual Strike on Aug. 22, Trace MemoryTM on Sept. 26, Metroid® Prime Pinball on Oct. 24 and Mario & Luigi 2TM in Q4. The new price for Nintendo DS also gives consumers another excuse to buy a Nintendo DS to be ready for the upcoming Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, the wireless gaming service to launch later this year with a Mario Kart® racing game and an Animal Crossing® community-building game.
Heroes of the Pacific demo online!
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Ahead of Heroes of the PacificTM's take off date of September 9th, engage in some awesome aerial combat action right now with the PC demo, available to download from www.codemasters.co.uk/heroes
Released today to mark the 60th anniversary of V-J Day, when the Allies celebrated victory over Japanese forces, the demo takes you into the skies for three key missions from World War II's Pacific Theatre. There's also an incredible multiplayer dogfight mission over Midway for up to 8 online or LAN players.
Through the full game you'll be piloting over 35 of World War II's fiercest fighters with authentic handling from the US, Allied and Japanese air forces. In the demo's single-player mode, climb into the cockpits of the high-performance Corsair F4U-4, the twin-boomed Lightning P38F-15, the tightly manoeuvrable Tempest MkII and the Bearcat F8F, a true hotrod.
Alternatively, take on your mates in multiplayer battles and you'll be piloting the fearsome Japanese Zero A6M2, the ultra-fast Raiden J2M2, the FW-190A-8 and the Frank KI-84-1A, best Japanese fighter of the war that had US pilots saying "Forget it, it's a Frank".
The demo's single-player missions catapult you into three Pacific hotspots.
Grab it here.
O~3 Entertainment Announces Chaos Field for Game Cube
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O~3 Entertainment, an interactive entertainment publishing and distribution company, today announced that they will publish Chaos Field for Nintendo GameCubeTM in North America. The game is expected to be available at retail for Holiday 2005.
"Chaos Field is an excellent example of the new breed of arcade action coming out of Japan," commented Chris Jelinek, president of O~3 Entertainment. "Our philosophy is to make the hottest Japanese arcade games available to players in North America, and Chaos Field is just the first of many more to follow."
"The new content in the home edition of Chaos Field adds a lot of variety to the game play and tremendous replay value with the different play modes and multiple characters," said Mark Rogers, executive producer at O~3 Entertainment.
Chaos Field gives vertical shooter fans reason to rejoice! The non-stop action unfolds over five challenging levels, each with three tough stages to test even the most confident arcade jockey's skills. The game includes three playable characters, each with its own unique ships and characteristics. Attacks include beam weapons, missiles, shields, swords, special attacks, and the legendary Chaos Field.
Atari announces RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Wild!
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The second expansion pack for RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3, one of the most successful PC games of 2004, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Wild! combines thrilling coasters with extreme animal parks. This game is much more than an expansion with more coasters, new characters and gameplay additions that extend the RollerCoaster Tycoon experience. Dozens of new adrenalin pumping attractions and breathtaking rides will make fans roar with delight - it's an all-new spin on this popular franchise.
GAME FEATURES:
Nine freshly designed scenarios that expand game-play beyond the call of the wild kingdom;
Amazing never-before seen hardcore coasters fresh from the drawing boards of today's designers including splitting tracks and robot arms;
Safari elements give players tools for building expedition rides where park visitors interact with over 20 species of wild (and not so wild) animals;
Players interact with the animals, select their food and toys; tickle them or poke them awake; breed and trade them with other animal parks;
Two more richly detailed themes for players' RCT3 amusement parks - Jungle and Prehistoric - including giant insects and animatronic dinosaurs!
Even more thrill rides; eight more coasters, eighteen 'flat' rides, brand new animal houses and four additional transport rides;
Choreograph fun and entertaining performing animal programs, like the Lion Tamer Show, using the RCT3 MixMaster;
Includes the biggest ever RCT3 transport ride: the Paddle Steamer, plus Elephant Rides, Safari SUVs and everglades speedboats;
An occasional escaping animal causes chaos, and gives players a chance to use their tranquilizer dart shooting skills (but mind those park guests...);
Make even more cash from your park using new shops and ad billboards, which for the first time allow players to put their own original content in the game;
Say 'hello' to more new characters - a new VIP, a new Animal Keeper staff member, and the RCT favourite 'Tiger' mascot.
The Next Generation Of Console Gaming Starts In Amsterdam At X05
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Today Microsoft lifted the shroud of mystery surrounding the location for X05 and confirmed that Amsterdam will be the city to host this years X0 event. Often referred to as one of the most colourful and vibrant cities in the world, Amsterdam's sophisticated culture and modern mentality make it the perfect home for this year's Xbox® invite-only brand experience for the games and entertainment industry.
A highlight of the gaming calendar, Xbox enjoys this opportunity to bring together gamers from around the world and create a unique and immersive experience for their guests. X05 will be held on October 4th and 5th this year and will offer global industry leaders the chance to fully experience Xbox 360; including the first opportunity to play next generation games.
As previous events have shown, location is a key part of the X0 mix. X01 was memorably held in Pierre Cardin's Bubble House in Cannes, whilst La Isla Magica (Seville) was the theme-park location of X02 and X03 saw guests at an exclusive beach club location in Juan-les-Pins.
Chris Lewis, regional vice president, Xbox, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), said: "We put a great deal of thought into determining the location for X05. We have a lot of exciting announcements to make this year and it was essential that we make them in the right place. To tell you our rational for choosing Amsterdam would reveal some of our plans and we want to keep those as secret as possible! Suffice to say that after X05 it will be clear that the next generation starts with Xbox.
Updated Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory X-Box Review
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We have just published our updated in-depth game review of Ubisoft's and Sam Fisher's latest adventure , "Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory' for the X-Box.
Read the full review right here.
XBOX360 release end of October??
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Well it's not certain yet but after looking through some release lists from publishers we noticed that Atari's launch titles for the XBOX360 are planned for 26 October.
Does that mean that the XBOX360 could be out then, just in time for those launch titels?
Since Microsoft hasn't announced anything officialy yet, we are speculating about its price and release date but if those release dates from Atari are right, then the XBOX360 should be here faster then we think.
The new next-gen console could be released 3rd week of October or later in November.
We'll keep you posted on this matter as soon as we receive some more info.
EA will publish Namco's We Love Katamari
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EA today announced plans to co-publish Namco's We ♥ (Love) Katamari in PAL territories. We ♥ Katamari will be available exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in early 2006. We ♥ Katamari sees the return of the pocket-sized Prince and his merry band of multi-coloured cousins under the watchful eye of his Exalted Smugness, the King of All Cosmos.
In We ♥ Katamari, players must fulfil Fans' requests and roll up all manner of clutter from a variety of everyday locations around Earth. With hundreds of object types to collect, the Prince's katamari-rolling knows no limits. From London buses to the Taj Mahal, and pigeons to policemen, nothing and nobody are safe from the Prince and his ever-expanding clump. We ♥ Katamari is wrapped up in a unique graphical style with an inimitable soundtrack featuring some of Japan's most loved artists. You'll be humming "ka-ta-ma-ri-da-ma-shi-i" in your home, your car and even your boardroom!
With over 40 Fan requests to complete, a brand-new 2 player Co-operative Mode and the chance to roll up your friends in Battle Mode, We ♥ Katamari will have you smiling and singing for hours. Never has surreal seemed so normal.
Football Manager confirms Xbox 360 release
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SEGA Europe Ltd and Sports Interactive are today proud to announce that Football Manager 2006 will make its debut on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft during the spring period, 2006. This now completes the line-up for Football Manager this season, with Football Manager 2006 PC/Mac out early November 2005 and the previously announced PSP platform and now the Xbox 360 version both out Spring 2006.
"Finally a home console system is being released that can do Football Manager justice", comments Miles Jacobson, Managing Director of Sports Interactive. "We promise the most in-depth console management experience ever! "
At last, gamers of the console persuasion will be able to enjoy football management like never before! Football Manager 2006 for Xbox 360 weaves its way past the opposition and slots one in the back of the net to complete the treble line-up for this season. With hundreds of divisions across 50 countries, 250,000 players and staff, the degree of depth is undeniable for even the most vocal of rival managers!
All features from Football Manager will be incorporated, including training, the 2d match engine, full rules for all leagues and player data which will be accurate to the end of the winter transfer window. Football Manager once again has produced the super tactics to trounce the league and retain its crown as champion of management sims!
Football Manager 2006 for Xbox 360 and Football Manager for PSP are due for release in early spring, 2006. Football Manager 2006 will release in November 2005 on PC/Mac.
Logitech Unveils Two G-Series Laser Mice for Gamers
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Logitech the world's leading manufacturer of computer mice, today unveiled two much-anticipated, extreme-performance G-series gaming mice. These new mice raise the bar for PC gaming by providing impressive specs, blazing speed, and a wide range of customization options. The Logitech® G7 Laser Cordless Mouse gives gamers the opportunity to play with a cordless mouse that is truly Gaming-GradeTM, with lightweight, quick-swap, rechargeable batteries. And the Logitech® G5 Laser Mouse features a highly versatile weight-tuning system, enabling gamers to customize the weight and balance of the mouse according to individual preference, resulting in superior control.
The Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse and Logitech G5 Laser Mouse include an extremely powerful tracking system. Both include resolution of up to 2000 dpi, which can be adjusted on the fly to as low as 400 dpi; Logitech Gaming-Grade laser illumination and tracking; full-speed USB data transfer; a fast 6.4 megapixels of image processing per second. Altogether, these specs allow gamers to experience unparalleled precision and speed from their G-series mouse.
Logitech announce its G15 keyboard
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Designed to provide an unprecedented level of programmability and control, Logitech today announced the Logitech® G15 keyboard – the ultimate keyboard for serious PC gamers. The first keyboard in the G-series family of gaming-grade peripherals, the Logitech G15 features a built-in auxiliary LCD display, 18 programmable keys, and advanced software, making it easy to set up custom commands for every game. The adjustable-tilt, backlit LCD can be programmed to display vital in-game information, or data from other applications, without interrupting game play.
Logitech's first-of-its-kind LCD display will be supported by several new games later this year, providing game information such as score, times, health status, and ammunition levels. Out of the box, the LCD panel can be programmed to show information from other applications, such as incoming email alerts, CPU speed, or even media player information, without interfering with the game on screen. A software development kit (SDK) will be included on the installation CD, allowing gamers to write their own programs for customized information to be displayed on the LCD screen. When not in use, the LCD panel folds down to protect the screen and offers maximum portability – perfect for transporting to a gaming session at a friend's house
To be released this October world-wide with a suggested retail price of $79,99.
New Pirates! 1.02 Patch
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Take2 Games have released the new 1.02 patch for Sid Meier's Pirates!.
The patch has a total of 23 fixes in it for you current retail copy.
It can be downloaded directly from this the official Take2 site
here.
New Shot of the WEEK!
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Another new screenshot in our "Shot of the WEEK" feature and this time it's from Criterion upcoming violently action game "Black".
The screenshot is from the X-Box version who is sheduled for a 2006 release on different platforms.
Black will be published by Electronic Arts worldwide.
Check it out on the right side of this page, under 'Latest Demos'.
Enjoy!
Namco announces Bounty Hounds for PSP
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Namco Hometek Inc. announced today "Bounty Hounds," a third-person weapons-based action game for the PSP portable entertainment system. In "Bounty Hounds," players utilize a massive selection of weapons and armor in order to fight more than 40 alien species across 40 expansive missions in a future gone awry. "Bounty Hounds" is scheduled for release in Fall 2005.
"Bounty Hounds" takes place hundreds of years in the future, with humans scattered across the galaxy in search of habitable planets. Faced with war against an alien race called ETI (Extraterrestrial Intelligence) over the colonization of new interplanetary territories, a group of mercenaries called the Bounty Hounds have been called in to exterminate the alien threat and scour hostile planets to find a safe harbor outside of Earth.
Playing as the leader of the Bounty Hounds, players can choose from more than 500 varieties of weapons, armor and items to complete their missions. For ultimate firepower, dual wield both melee and ranged weapons in both hands—and even switch weapons on the fly to take on any type of foe! The advanced enemy AI changes according to the health and weaponry of the player, and promises every battle to be as intense and challenging as the first for the player. "Bounty Hounds" also allows players to download two modes—Trial Mode and Vs. Mode— from a single UMD by utilizing the wireless connectivity of the PSP system. The Trial Mode provides players with a single-player mission, while the Vs. Mode offers head-to-head battles with a friend.
"'Bounty Hounds' features non-stop action and a tremendous selection of weapons and items that will keep players fighting to unlock rare and powerful equipment," said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director at Namco Hometek Inc. "We have taken advantage of the wireless connectivity of the PSP by offering multiplayer features that are sure to become a favorite of gamers everywhere on the go."
F.E.A.R. single player demo!
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We announced it last week that the demo of the high anticipated game from Human Head Studios, F.E.A.R. would be available on Friday.
Then we miss it to let you all know with a download link! Oh boy!
The highly anticipated single-player demo for this supernatural first-person shooter is now out! Features a cinematic intro, and a mission from the start of the full game.
The story begins as an unidentified paramilitary force infiltrates a multi-billion dollar aerospace compound. The government responds by sending in Special Forces, but loses contact as an eerie signal interrupts radio communications.
When the interference subsides moments later, the team has been literally torn apart. As part of a classified strike team created to deal with threats no one else can handle, your mission is simple: Eliminate the intruders at any cost. Determine the origin of the signal. And contain this crisis before it spirals out of control.
Again this demo is huge, around 650 Mb and you download it straight from Sierra, right here.
Massive Dungeon Siege II demo released!
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We kinda missed this one when it was released.
But nevertheless here it is, in it full glory .. err size!
Gas Powered Games and Microsoft have released the awaited playable demo of the sequel to one of Gas Powered Games best RGP games, "Dungeon Siege".
Beware, this Dungeon Siege II demo is HUGE! With huge I mean , around 1432 MB! That's over 1 gig for just ONE demo.
I know, it's insane to distribute those sizes but it seems it couldn't be done in a smaller size.
For you people out there that has the bandwith to spare ... you can grab it right here (it's a torrent file).
The demo features two intro cutscenes, and the Mercenary campaign from the tutorial to the Elven Shrine area.
EA announces Wayne Rooney and Ronaldinho as cover for Fifa 06
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Electronic Arts, the world's leading interactive entertainment software company, announces Wayne Rooney and Ronaldinho as cover stars for EA SPORTS' FIFA 06, due for release this autumn.
Wayne Rooney, current PFA Young Player of the Year, is one of the most exciting young football stars ever, having scored his first Premiership goal at 16. He became England's youngest ever player to score for his country at 17, and enjoyed a spectacular Euro 2004 tournament. Still only 19, he is a key striker for Manchester United and England.
Ronaldinho, FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004, was also noticed for his football wizardry at a very young age. At 19 he was part of the Brazil's 1999 Copa America winning team, and now 25, he has gone on to captain the Brazilian team and is also a star player for FC Barcelona.
For Rooney and Ronaldinho this is an exciting extension of previous collaborations with EA. Rooney has already worked on EA's FIFA 05 in the UK while Ronaldinho appeared on the packs of FIFA Street and FIFA Football 04. Both players have been valuable consultants in the development of the game. Under the new agreement Rooney and Ronaldinho will now both become global celebrity endorsers and appear on merchandising and advertising for FIFA 06.
Football Manager 2006 - Additional New Features Confirmed
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Sports Interactive and SEGA are pleased to announce the penultimate set of new features for Football ManagerTM 2006 PC/Mac. The Sports Interactive team have been working hard to create the next edition to the ultimate Football Management experience and this is shown in the amount of new content being added to this highly anticipated title.
NEW PC FEATURES:
Match Commentary revamp - Heaps of new commentary lines used in match for added atmosphere and detail to identify what's happening on the pitch.
"Player Form" & "Player Stats" screens - More pertinent information regarding a players form and match stats, presented in a user-friendly manner.
"Quick" tactic mode - Now you can shout from the touchlines to make small or full tactical changes without having to stop the match.
Improved match engine realism - Working with Ray Houghton, the ex-Liverpool and Republic of Ireland player, SI have analysed every area of the match engine looking for areas to improve the engine to make it the most realistic experience ever.
Injury module revamp - No more "physio reports" needed after injuries as the physio's now come to you. Full feedback on injuries, including various treatment options.
General UI improvements - Improvements to the user interface make it easier to find your way around the game and reduce the amount of mouse button clicks.
Ticker Bar - Not only can you gain score updates during matches but a configurable news ticker bar updates you on news from around the globe, or just locally if you prefer.
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