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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

The Forces of Good and Evil must unite in City of Heroes' Issue 19: Free update Alpha Strike!

Introducing Issue 19: Alpha Strike! As the latest free update to the recently launched City of Heroes Going Rogue expansion.

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue World’s Funniest Downloadable Hero Throws Down With Santa

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue (T.O.V.), the follow-up to the award-winning Action/RPG DeathSpank, is available on PC for $14.99 exclusively via Steam, Valve Corporation's delivery and management platform.

DeathSpank: T.O.V. is a fresh new adventure for the PC where players hack, slash and shoot their way through mission after mission, in search of the six mystical thongs that are corrupting the universe.

Nook Color Android Tablet get Angry Birds million selling video game

Barnes & Noble’s e-reader Nook Color Android Tablet get Angry Birds, million selling video game.


Runes of Magic Treasures of the Desert update goes live, opening up Limo Desert and Kawak's Tomb

Treasures of the Desert is a new content update for popular online RPG Runes of Magic.

EVE Online first part of "Incursion" expansion launches today

The November 30th release, Incursion 1.0.0, is first in a multi-part release for one of the most ambitious EVE expansions to date.

Playboy Party Free-to-play sauciness launched on Facebook

Free-to-play Facebook game: Playboy Party - featuring pretty much all the things that you can imagine from a Facebook Playboy game, we’re pretty sure you’ll find it entertaining.

Can you throw the ultimate Playboy party?

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings video game screenshots

The second instalment in the RPG saga about the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, features a thoroughly engrossing, mature storyline defining new standards for thought-provoking, non-linear game narration.




Dr. Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises Kinect-controlled mental gymnastics to launch in February

Dr. Kawashima’s Body and Brain Exercises will be available at European retailers from 11th February 2011 for Kinect, controller-free game and entertainment for Xbox 360.


Need for Speed - Shift 2 Unleashed new video game screenshots PC PS3 X360

Shift 2 Unleashed, the next entry in the blockbuster Need for Speed simulation series.

A Mystical Land - Fighting, fishing and cooking on the menu in free-to-play 3D fantasy MMOG

A Mystical Land is a free-to-play 3D fantasy MMO that combines elements of casual Facebook games with traditional MMOs.


Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead video game version 1.56 patch notes

Reinforcement of Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, with Private Military Company providing the security for a UN investigation team in Takistan.

Blimp: The Flying Adventures aerial action PSP game coming to the PlayStation Store early next month

To get the players ready for this winter’s biggest adventure, everyone can now enjoy Blimp goodies that are free for download from Grip Games’ Facebook pages.

Is Kinect kinky? Motion control has potential for sexy games say developers

Cnet are reporting that Microsoft's new Kinect control system for their Xbox 360 opens the potential for Kinect sex...

Dead Rising 2: Case West video game fact sheet and news screenshots- Xbox LIVE

Following on from the success of Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, Dead Rising 2: CASE WEST will extend the zombie slaying antics of Dead Rising 2 by delivering brand new content and the return of a familiar face.


MyTraffic X Flight Sim AI add-on updated to version 5.3a - Free update link

MyTraffic X has been updated to 5.3a. The update is FREE for current customers of MyTraffic X Professional V5.3.

Disney Epic Mickey creative designer, Warren Spector tarding cards

Cartoonist’s ‘Geek-a-Week’ Series Honors Influential Creators.

Gary Grigsby’s War in the East! Chat live with the development team of this highly anticipated epic WWII strategy game

Matrix Games are proud to announce that they will be hosting two live chat events with the development team behind Gary Grigsby’s War in the East!


X-Plane Photographic Scenery smartening up England and Wales in the X-Plane 9 flight sim

First Class Simulations , in association with RC Simulations, is proud to announce the release of X-Plane Photographic Scenery for Windows based PC and Apple Macintosh platforms running the X-Plane 9 Flight Simulator.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Donkey Kong Country Returns now on Nintendo Wii for Christmas

Donkey Kong Coutry
One of the best games on Nintendo returns to the Wii with the barrel to barrel jumping Donkey and Diddy up to all the usual tricks. Watch this NEW E3 trailer and see for yourself.

Kung Fu Santa is here to stop the Evil Elves and save Christmas on iPhone iPod iPad

Kung Fu Santa, has been officially submitted to Apple and will soon be available on the iPhone and iPod. Kung Fu Santa is here to save Christmas from the evil elves.

The Rise of Atlantis HD video game for iPad iPod iPhone released December 2nd

Playrix announce The Rise of Atlantis HD, its second internal iPad port of their flagship puzzler will launch on the App Store on December 2nd.

Gran Turismo 5 knocks Call of Duty from number 1 slot in UK games chart

1 GRAN TURISMO 5 SONY COMPUTER ENT. -
2 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS ACTIVISION 1
3 ASSASSIN'S CREED: BROTHERHOOD UBISOFT 2
4 FIFA 11 EA SPORTS 4
5 JUST DANCE 2 UBISOFT 5

Combat Mission: Shock Force video game version 1.31 patch deployed - download link

It's here! The latest version 1.31 patch for Combat Mission: Shock Force MARINES, Combat Mission: Shock Force BRITISH FORCES and Combat Mission: Shock Force NATO is available for download!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Top 10 Christmas video games for Xbox 360 2010

X360 Christmas video game...

1. Call of Duty: Black Ops



Call of Duty: Black Ops is a first-person shooter with stealth and tactical play aspect that puts players in the role of a shadow soldier fighting in a variety of historically representative fictional Black Ops missions of the Cold War era. Created with the input of actual Black Ops soldiers from the time, the game mixes traditional Call of Duty tactical shooter gameplay with new gameplay options designed to expand the players' experience. Additional features include extensive multiplayer options, along with new vehicles and explosive new weapons.
PS3

1.

Call of Duty: Black Ops


Call of Duty: Black Ops is a first-person shooter with stealth and tactical play aspect that puts players in the role of a shadow soldier fighting in a variety of historically representative fictional Black Ops missions of the Cold War era. Created with the input of actual Black Ops soldiers from the time, the game mixes traditional Call of Duty tactical shooter gameplay with new gameplay options designed to expand the players' experience. Additional features include extensive multiplayer options, along with new vehicles and explosive new weapons.

2.

Gran Turismo 5


The next installment of the award-winning Gran Turismo simulation racing franchise, Gran Turismo 5, is designed for play exclusively to the PlayStation 3 system. Known for its signature beauty and precision, this highly anticipated racer showcases new jaw-dropping cars, real-life tracks, and diverse racing styles. Gran Turismo 5 promises to deliver exciting advancements to the series, and in the process deliver in the most comprehensive racing experience ever.

3.

Sports Champions


Sports Champions is an action-sports game for PlayStation 3 that combines the strengths of the PlayStation Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye peripheral* to provide gamers with true 1:1 motion controlled sports related gaming action. Designed with both casual and hard-core players in mind, Sports Champions features six events ranging from table tennis, to gladiatorial combat, and contains three varied gameplay modes and 10 playable characters to assume as the player and up to three friends battle for the glory of capturing the in-game Champions Cup. Additional features include the ability to utilize two Move controllers simultaneously in events, 720p video output, PlayStation Network support and more.

4.

Super Street Fighter IV


The next chapter in the Street Fighter franchise on Next Generation consoles, Super Street Fighter IV incorporates familiar game elements with all-new features. Featuring new game modes designed to enhance online play, re-imagining of classic Street Fighter characters as well as a few new faces—one of these, Juri, utilizes the Tae Kwon Do fighting style—and the return of classic bonus stages, Super Street Fighter IV is a fighting game experience not to be missed by longtime fans and players new to the franchise alike.

5.

Bayonetta


Blurring the borders of good and evil, this cinematic and stylized adventure stars Bayonetta, a heroine bent on sending supernatural forces to the depths of hell. Armed with her four enchanted guns known as Scarborough Fair, she battles both monstrous behemoths and angelic enemies. By combining special magic attacks, summoning primal forces and unleashing devastating weaponry, she impressively punishes anyone who gets in her way. From its fluid and intuitive combat system to its gripping story line, Bayonetta is one action thriller that won't disappoint.

6.

Demon Souls


Beautiful, compelling, and at times unforgiving, Demon's Souls is the hardcore RPG experience PS3 owners have been waiting for since the platform's launch. Revolutionary online features define your adventure like never before, presenting seamless interconnectivity that serves in every instance to enhance the single-player game. Unprecedented in its depth and subtlety, peerless in its relentlessly challenging gameplay, Demon's Souls is the ultimate action RPG.

7.

Red Dead Redemption



8.

Rock Band 3


Rock Band 3 is the third main release in the iconic video game series that challenges gamers to live out their Rock & Roll fantasies together in a band situation, both locally and online. The game features an ever expanding song list from every era of Rock & Roll history, easy to pick up yet challenging addictive Note Highway gameplay, compatibility with earlier releases in the series and all platform-specific instrument controllers including most Guitar Hero controllers, extreme in-game character and band customization, and a slew of new features. These new features include: new setlist search functionality, the addition of 3-part harmonies and a keyboard peripheral and expanded play modes, including the advanced Pro Mode.

9.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit


Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is a high energy racing game that brings the Need For Speed franchise back to its racing/chasing roots. The game allows players to experience a massive open-world game environment from both the perspective of a racer or a cop bent on shutting down racers. Players on both sides have access to a wide range of real, high-performance vehicles, as well as weapons, equipment and power-ups that heighten the excitement of the race and chase. Additional features include: Need For Speed 'Autolog,' a powerful in-game social media communication system; 1-8 player online support; leaderboards; and PlayStation trophy support.

10.

FIFA 11


FIFA Soccer 11 is the 18th game in Electronic Arts' popular video game soccer series. Continuing with the franchise's unique blend of realism and innovative features that bring the authenticity to the video game pitch that fans crave, FIFA Soccer 11 is an exciting must-have title for both longtime and existing fans of console sports gaming. Game features include: a roster of over 15,000 real players represented in-game, the Personality+ system which mirrors the abilities of every player imported into the game, all-new passing abilities, finer dribbling controls, extensive customization options and more.

X360

1. Call of Duty: Black Ops


Call of Duty: Black Ops is a first-person shooter with stealth and tactical play aspect that puts players in the role of a shadow soldier fighting in a variety of historically representative fictional Black Ops missions of the Cold War era. Created with the input of actual Black Ops soldiers from the time, the game mixes traditional Call of Duty tactical shooter gameplay with new gameplay options designed to expand the players' experience. Additional features include extensive multiplayer options, along with new vehicles and explosive new weapons.

2. Kinect Adventure


Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary newways – no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kickit. Control an HD movie with a wave of the hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. With Kinect technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine. And the best part is Kinect works with every Xbox 360 right out of the box*.

3. Fable III


Fable III is the latest installment to the action packedand critically acclaimed Xbox 360 exclusive franchise that has sold more than six million copies. Fans new and returning will now embark on an epic adventure, where the race for the crown is only the beginning of your spectacular journey. Five decades have passed since the events of “Fable II,” and Albion has matured into an industrial revolution, but the fate of the kingdom is at peril. In “Fable III,” you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss. The choices and sacrifices you make while fanning the flames of revolution, and then as you rule as King or Queen or Albion, will lead to an ever evolving world of consequences that will be felt across your entire land. This sets the stage for unparalleled action and adventure that offers even more ways to fight and engage than ever before.

4. Halo Reach


Halo: Reach, developed exclusively for Xbox 360, is theblockbuster prequel to the landmark “Halo” video game franchise and is the biggest game yet in the Halo series.“Halo” is one of the biggest video game series in history, and is the top selling franchise on Xbox. It has defined a generation of gamers and changed how people view video games.

5. Kinect Sports


Turn your living room into a world-class stadium, bowling alley, soccer pitch or track-and-field arena. With “Kinect Sports” you’re not only the star player, you are the controller — through the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360. See a ball? Kick it. Spike it. Even give it a little topspin. “Kinect Sports” features soccer, beach volleyball, bowling, table tennis, track and field, and boxing.

6. NBA 2K11


NBA 2K11 is the latest installment in the best selling, and highest rated NBA videogame series. NBA 2K11 is the best way to plug into NBA culture. It's the most fun, authentic NBA videogame experience and is for any sports fan with that competitive fire who wants to play the best NBA simulation on the market. It's the NBA series that everyone is playing - from the most elite NBA athletes and superstars to the local court gym rats. NBA 2K10 delivered on its promise to TAKE OVER, and NBA 2K11 will build on that momentum by dialing up all of its features - gameplay, AI, presentation, visuals, audio, online and more - to deliver the best basketball videogame experience EVER.

7. Fallout: New Vegas


Experience all the sights and sounds of fabulous New Vegas, brought to you by Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault: Meet new people, confront terrifying creatures, and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry as you make a name for yourself on a thrilling new journey across the Mojave wasteland.

8. Medal of Honor


Medal of Honor is a first-person shooter from the makers of Battlefield Bad Company 2 that redefines the genre. For shooter fans and modern military enthusiasts, Medal of Honor is a way to experience today's authentic warfare, because unlike anywhere else in the world of video games, Medal of Honor can deliver intense modern warfare gameplay inspired by the actions of the elite Tier 1 Operators currently active in the military. Features include access to Tier 1 Ops and Army Ranger storylines, realistic weaponry and large-scale online multiplayer.

9. Forza Motorsport 3


Whether it's an exotic sports car like the new Audi R8 V10, a classic American muscle car like the Ford GT or a hot Asian import like the Nissan 370Z, everyone has a dream car. Now you can drive that dream with Turn 10's latest racing epic. Exclusively for Xbox 360, Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world's most exotic and exquisite cars.

10. Dance Central


Dance Central, exclusively for “Kinect” for Xbox 360, is the first real dance game experience that is fun, social and for everyone! Brought to you by Harmonix, the developers who created the world-wide blockbuster Rock Band™, Dance Central is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists. Take it step-by-step with Break It Down or jump right in and start performing for your family and friends. Either way, you won’t just learn dance moves, you’ll own the dance floor!


Wii
1. Wii Sport
2. New Super Mario Bros.
3. Just Dance 2
4. Wii Sports Resort
5. Wii Fit Plus
6. Wii Party
7. Call of Duty: Black Ops
8. GoldenEye 007
9. Super Mario Galaxy 2
10. Mario Kart Wii

DS
1. New Super Mario Bros.
2. Mario Kart DS
3. Pokemon Heart Gold - Soul Silver Version
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops
5. Rock Band 3
6. Dragon Quest IX
7. Might and Magic: Clach of Heroes
8. FIFA 11
9. GoldenEye 007
10. Professor Layton and the Lost Future








Operation Flashpoint: Red River video game latest screenshots PS3 X360

Operation Flashpoint: Red River is being built around four player co-op online play, complete with a strong narrative, new enemies and combat scenarios to deliver gameplay that immerses players in the reality of war like never before.

God Eater PSP video game coming to Europe

God Eater re-imagines the post-apocalyptic world with an original and dramatic story of human survival against overwhelming odds.

Gran Turismo 5 - new video game screen shots

In Gran Turismo 5, you can tackle the world's most famous racetracks, rendered in high definition that is as vivid as the real thing.

Camero racing in Madrid

Jodie Drake and the World in Peril puzzle video game for PC and Mac - download link

Codeminion announce Jodie Drake and the World in Peril, produced by development studio Sleepwalker Games.


Saturday, November 27, 2010

Green Farm Facebook video game now live

Discover Green Farm, where fun & friendship are always cropping up!

Plants vs Zombies GOTY edition - PC demo download

Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants!


Test Drive Unlimited 2 Pre-order bonus HD video game launch trailer PS3 X360 PC

Test Drive Unlimited 2 transforms the driving genre, adding the persistence, progression and customization of the latest multiplayer games to the critically acclaimed racing of the Test Drive franchise.

  Test Drive Unlimited 2 integrates a new generation of online and multiplayer features, creating a dynamic world of evolving content and challenges.