Developer Stormregion and publisher 10TACLE STUDIOS today released new screenshots from upcoming PC release “Codename Panzers: Cold War” on www.panzers-coldwar.com. The new screenshots give a good impression of the performance delivered by the completely reworked Gepard3 graphic engine. The detailed graphics and visual effects create an authentic combat scenario destined to captivate real-time strategy fans starting in March of 2008. European distribution of the newest addition to the “Codename Panzers” series is being handled by Electronic Arts.
During the Cold War conflict, a period in which the differences of opinion between the occupying forces of the Allies and the Soviet Union become ever sharper, an aircraft accident occurs over Tempelhof Airport during the Berlin Blockade resulting in grave consequences. The tragic collision of an American airplane carrying relief goods with a Russian fighter plane costs not only the lives of both crews, but also overstretches the already tense relations between the occupying forces. Under the command of the merciless Stalin, the Red Army has undergone a tremendous expansion at the end of the Second World War and has more-or-less been waiting for the right time to extend their territory to the West by attacking the NATO forces. This incident thus gives Stalin all the incentive that he requires!
For more information:
www.panzers-coldwar.com
www.10tacle.com
www.stormregion.com
Monday, November 12, 2007
Gamespy Multiplayer Technology Into Epic's Unreal Tournament 3 On PC And PlayStation 3
Agreement Expands on Existing IPP Partnership and Licensing Deal between GameSpy and Epic Games
IGN Entertainment’s GameSpy, a leader in multiplayer and online gaming technology, and Epic Games today announced a licensing deal to incorporate GameSpy’s multiplayer technology into Epic’s Unreal Tournament 3, the immensely popular first-person shooter franchise. This partnership comes on the heels of a recent announcement between GameSpy and Epic Games that included a licensing deal to incorporate GameSpy’s online technology into Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 and GameSpy joining Epic’s Integrated Partners Program.
Under the terms of the agreement, GameSpy’s multiplayer technology - including multiplayer matchmaking, in-game and out-of-game messaging, deep player statistics, Voice over IP (VoIP) communication and a robust leaderboard and ranking system - will be incorporated into both the PLAYSTATION 3 and PC versions of Unreal Tournament 3. The new agreement expands on GameSpy’s current relationship with Epic Games, which created a one-stop solution for game developers by incorporating GameSpy’s online technology into Unreal Engine 3, one of the world’s most popular game engines.
“GameSpy is excited to expand our existing relationship with Epic Games and align ourselves with Unreal Tournament 3,” said Jamie Berger, senior vice president of consumer products and technology for IGN Entertainment. “As our technology continues to expand and evolve with next-generation consoles, we will continue to work with developers to provide an ease and expertise when it comes to online gaming technology.”
“Partnering with GameSpy for the second time and expanding on our IPP relationship furthers our commitment to including the highest level of online technology into our video games,” said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games, Inc. “Unreal Tournament 3 is a leader in online gaming, and we will continue to push boundaries and technology to develop a game that satisfies the high expectations of our franchise fans.”
Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the industry's premiere first-person shooter franchise. In the latest installment of the award-winning Unreal franchise, players assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense warfare against dedicated and skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These brutal contests are fought with the most powerful military weapons and vehicles known to man. In Unreal Tournament 3, players can go face-to-face with devastating close quarters weapons like the flak cannon and rocket launcher, or pick off their enemies from a distance with a high-caliber sniper rifle. Players will also be able to fully access the universe's most capable and advanced set of vehicles in their quest to dominate and overwhelm opponents. Unreal Tournament 3 will also be the first game to feature robust user-generated content on PLAYSTATION 3 including multiplayer maps, custom game modes and much more. Unreal Tournament 3 is scheduled for release November 19 on the PC and is coming soon for the PLAYSTATION 3.
IGN Entertainment’s GameSpy, a leader in multiplayer and online gaming technology, and Epic Games today announced a licensing deal to incorporate GameSpy’s multiplayer technology into Epic’s Unreal Tournament 3, the immensely popular first-person shooter franchise. This partnership comes on the heels of a recent announcement between GameSpy and Epic Games that included a licensing deal to incorporate GameSpy’s online technology into Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 and GameSpy joining Epic’s Integrated Partners Program.
Under the terms of the agreement, GameSpy’s multiplayer technology - including multiplayer matchmaking, in-game and out-of-game messaging, deep player statistics, Voice over IP (VoIP) communication and a robust leaderboard and ranking system - will be incorporated into both the PLAYSTATION 3 and PC versions of Unreal Tournament 3. The new agreement expands on GameSpy’s current relationship with Epic Games, which created a one-stop solution for game developers by incorporating GameSpy’s online technology into Unreal Engine 3, one of the world’s most popular game engines.
“GameSpy is excited to expand our existing relationship with Epic Games and align ourselves with Unreal Tournament 3,” said Jamie Berger, senior vice president of consumer products and technology for IGN Entertainment. “As our technology continues to expand and evolve with next-generation consoles, we will continue to work with developers to provide an ease and expertise when it comes to online gaming technology.”
“Partnering with GameSpy for the second time and expanding on our IPP relationship furthers our commitment to including the highest level of online technology into our video games,” said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games, Inc. “Unreal Tournament 3 is a leader in online gaming, and we will continue to push boundaries and technology to develop a game that satisfies the high expectations of our franchise fans.”
Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the industry's premiere first-person shooter franchise. In the latest installment of the award-winning Unreal franchise, players assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense warfare against dedicated and skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These brutal contests are fought with the most powerful military weapons and vehicles known to man. In Unreal Tournament 3, players can go face-to-face with devastating close quarters weapons like the flak cannon and rocket launcher, or pick off their enemies from a distance with a high-caliber sniper rifle. Players will also be able to fully access the universe's most capable and advanced set of vehicles in their quest to dominate and overwhelm opponents. Unreal Tournament 3 will also be the first game to feature robust user-generated content on PLAYSTATION 3 including multiplayer maps, custom game modes and much more. Unreal Tournament 3 is scheduled for release November 19 on the PC and is coming soon for the PLAYSTATION 3.
Electronic Sports World Cup
The Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC) Organizing Committee today announced NVIDIA as the Worldwide and Main Partner of the Electronic Sports World Cup 2008. The ESWC is also announcing that the event’s Grand Final will be held in the USA in summer 2008.
NVIDIA will support the ESWC preliminaries in over 50 countries and finals in major cities worldwide. The company will also be part of the ESWC International Masters, which regulates the new e-sports pro-season until the ESWC Grand Final 2008.
Matthieu Dallon, CEO of Games-Services, explains: “NVIDIA has an international reputation for graphics excellence, so they are the ideal partner for us in this event. ESWC champions rely on NVIDIA technology to give them the killer edge in competition. ESWC 2008 is a milestone for us as the Grand Final will be held in the USA for the first time. We made the decision to move because we felt it will be great for competitors, spectators and e-sports as a whole. It’s part of our continuing efforts to ensure ESWC’s skilled cyber-athletes gain the recognition they deserve by creating our most spectacular event ever in California. With representatives from all over the world, this will be a truly global event.”
NVIDIA has supported ESWC with since the tournament’s creation and continues to be a proud sponsor as it grows and develops. “NVIDIA believes that ESWC is the most authentic and essential e-sports competition in the world,” says Daniel F. Vivoli, Senior Vice President of NVIDIA. “ESWC exists at a very exciting crossroads between new technology, entertainment and sport and we’re delighted to welcome its Grand Finals to California in 2008.”
NVIDIA will support the ESWC preliminaries in over 50 countries and finals in major cities worldwide. The company will also be part of the ESWC International Masters, which regulates the new e-sports pro-season until the ESWC Grand Final 2008.
Matthieu Dallon, CEO of Games-Services, explains: “NVIDIA has an international reputation for graphics excellence, so they are the ideal partner for us in this event. ESWC champions rely on NVIDIA technology to give them the killer edge in competition. ESWC 2008 is a milestone for us as the Grand Final will be held in the USA for the first time. We made the decision to move because we felt it will be great for competitors, spectators and e-sports as a whole. It’s part of our continuing efforts to ensure ESWC’s skilled cyber-athletes gain the recognition they deserve by creating our most spectacular event ever in California. With representatives from all over the world, this will be a truly global event.”
NVIDIA has supported ESWC with since the tournament’s creation and continues to be a proud sponsor as it grows and develops. “NVIDIA believes that ESWC is the most authentic and essential e-sports competition in the world,” says Daniel F. Vivoli, Senior Vice President of NVIDIA. “ESWC exists at a very exciting crossroads between new technology, entertainment and sport and we’re delighted to welcome its Grand Finals to California in 2008.”
Free Guild Wars mini-pet
Free Guild Wars mini-pet drives readers wild for free digital magazine for MMORPG gamers
MMOZine, the fifth regular, free videogames magazine from GamerZines, has achieved a record number of downloads in under two weeks. GamerZines launched its latest free magazine for gamers only a fortnight ago and already it has proved a huge success. Dedicated to all things MMO, the magazine brings news, previews, reviews and tutorials on all the popular MMORPG games.
As an amazing launch issue giveaway, MMOzine teamed up with NCsoft ® Europe and ArenaNet™ to offer the first 40,000 readers an exclusive pet for Guild Wars® players. It was the first time that a Guild Wars mini-pet has been given away online and the pet is a unique breed especially for MMOZine readers. It was only available via an interactive form within the magazine itself and formed the world’s first “e-covermount” for a digital magazine.
“Originally, we planned to try and attract 30,000 readers over the magazine’s 8 week cycle,” says Publishing Director, Dave Taylor. “It quickly became apparent that we had massively underestimated the demand for the magazine and we had to triple our server capacity in the first 24 hours, which proved something of a challenge.”
“The Guild Wars minipet acted as fantastic catalyst for the magazine, with word spreading across the Guild Wars community like wild fire and then out into the wider MMO community via forums and blogs. What was truly inspiring was the response and emails of support from gamers during the first day as we battled to bring enough servers online to cope with demand. Everyone was really positive, which goes to show just how sociable MMO gamers are.”
MMOZine is a GamerZine, from the publishers of established digital magazines 360Zine, P3Zine and others. Gamers simply require Adobe Reader 8 on Windows to read it. There is no charge and no registration is required. Best of all, the magazine is written entirely by professional journalists and the pages are enhanced with video and interactive screens that bring the pages to life.
“The gaming world is moving online and gamers love spending their time in our digital worlds,” says NCsoft’s PR Manager, David Blundell. “This is the ideal time for a magazine dedicated to MMOs, and clearly a digital format is perfect for gamers who are always online. We really pleased that Guild Wars gamers enjoyed the first issue of MMOZine and look forward to future issues pushing the boundaries of what a magazine can do.”
Given the success of issue 1, Cranberry Publishing Ltd has now raised its expected settle down readership figure for issue 2 to 50,000.
Issue 1 of MMOZine is still available for download from http://www.gamerzines.com/
MMOZine, the fifth regular, free videogames magazine from GamerZines, has achieved a record number of downloads in under two weeks. GamerZines launched its latest free magazine for gamers only a fortnight ago and already it has proved a huge success. Dedicated to all things MMO, the magazine brings news, previews, reviews and tutorials on all the popular MMORPG games.
As an amazing launch issue giveaway, MMOzine teamed up with NCsoft ® Europe and ArenaNet™ to offer the first 40,000 readers an exclusive pet for Guild Wars® players. It was the first time that a Guild Wars mini-pet has been given away online and the pet is a unique breed especially for MMOZine readers. It was only available via an interactive form within the magazine itself and formed the world’s first “e-covermount” for a digital magazine.
“Originally, we planned to try and attract 30,000 readers over the magazine’s 8 week cycle,” says Publishing Director, Dave Taylor. “It quickly became apparent that we had massively underestimated the demand for the magazine and we had to triple our server capacity in the first 24 hours, which proved something of a challenge.”
“The Guild Wars minipet acted as fantastic catalyst for the magazine, with word spreading across the Guild Wars community like wild fire and then out into the wider MMO community via forums and blogs. What was truly inspiring was the response and emails of support from gamers during the first day as we battled to bring enough servers online to cope with demand. Everyone was really positive, which goes to show just how sociable MMO gamers are.”
MMOZine is a GamerZine, from the publishers of established digital magazines 360Zine, P3Zine and others. Gamers simply require Adobe Reader 8 on Windows to read it. There is no charge and no registration is required. Best of all, the magazine is written entirely by professional journalists and the pages are enhanced with video and interactive screens that bring the pages to life.
“The gaming world is moving online and gamers love spending their time in our digital worlds,” says NCsoft’s PR Manager, David Blundell. “This is the ideal time for a magazine dedicated to MMOs, and clearly a digital format is perfect for gamers who are always online. We really pleased that Guild Wars gamers enjoyed the first issue of MMOZine and look forward to future issues pushing the boundaries of what a magazine can do.”
Given the success of issue 1, Cranberry Publishing Ltd has now raised its expected settle down readership figure for issue 2 to 50,000.
Issue 1 of MMOZine is still available for download from http://www.gamerzines.com/
Win £2000 - RewiredMind.com Birthday Bash
RewiredMind.com celebrates 6th birthday with a bang!
RewiredMind.com – the UK video game hub and the home of honest gaming opinion – turns six years old in November, and celebrates with colossal series of Xbox Live tournaments. The first annual RewiredMind.com Birthday Bash will give European gamers the opportunity to win over £2,000 worth of games and goodies from the biggest names in gaming.
On Friday, November 23rd the party will be just getting started with a massive Project Gotham Racing 4 tournament. Will you be ahead of the pack after five rounds of gruelling online competition against the finest players that Europe has to offer?
On November 24th it’s time to turn to Halo 3, where you’ll be a part of another 128-player event. Straight shooting is where it’s at, and if you can dodge the gunfire and be the last man (or woman!) standing, you’ll be taking home a share of the spoils.
And as if that wasn’t enough, November 25th sees you setting down your guns and bullets to take aim with your boots. Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is the name of the game, and if you didn’t know that RewiredMind.com doesn’t do things by halves, you will now. Yet another 128-player tournament means that players will have to battle through seven heart-pounding matches to reach their goal. Have you got the skill and stamina that it’ll take to walk away with the goodies?
With Microsoft providing free Xbox Live Gold access to all Xbox 360 owners between November 23rd and November 25th as a part of the Xtival 07 event, this is the perfect time for players to take their skills online and try to conquer the World.
Players will be playing for a share of a mammoth stack of prizes. RewiredMind.com be giving away a very cool Samsung MP3 player, masses of Xbox 360 Points, Xbox 360 Vision Cameras (Microsoft), limited edition Xbox 360 faceplates and a plethora of games such as Sega Rally (SEGA), Timeshift (Eidos), Stuntman: Ignition (THQ), Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (KOEI), Colin McRae DiRT (Codemasters), Clive Barker’s Jericho (Codemasters) and Overlord (Codemasters) and much, much more to give away. All of it must go, and on top of the prizes going to the best players, everyone is in the running to win spot prizes during each tournament for good play and sportsmanship.
The events – which are free to enter – will take place over Xbox Live on the dates listed above, and each one will begin at 19:30 GMT / 20:30 CET.
How To Enter
To register for the event, please visit http://www.rewiredmind.com/birthdaybash and fill in the required information.
RewiredMind.com – the UK video game hub and the home of honest gaming opinion – turns six years old in November, and celebrates with colossal series of Xbox Live tournaments. The first annual RewiredMind.com Birthday Bash will give European gamers the opportunity to win over £2,000 worth of games and goodies from the biggest names in gaming.
On Friday, November 23rd the party will be just getting started with a massive Project Gotham Racing 4 tournament. Will you be ahead of the pack after five rounds of gruelling online competition against the finest players that Europe has to offer?
On November 24th it’s time to turn to Halo 3, where you’ll be a part of another 128-player event. Straight shooting is where it’s at, and if you can dodge the gunfire and be the last man (or woman!) standing, you’ll be taking home a share of the spoils.
And as if that wasn’t enough, November 25th sees you setting down your guns and bullets to take aim with your boots. Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is the name of the game, and if you didn’t know that RewiredMind.com doesn’t do things by halves, you will now. Yet another 128-player tournament means that players will have to battle through seven heart-pounding matches to reach their goal. Have you got the skill and stamina that it’ll take to walk away with the goodies?
With Microsoft providing free Xbox Live Gold access to all Xbox 360 owners between November 23rd and November 25th as a part of the Xtival 07 event, this is the perfect time for players to take their skills online and try to conquer the World.
Players will be playing for a share of a mammoth stack of prizes. RewiredMind.com be giving away a very cool Samsung MP3 player, masses of Xbox 360 Points, Xbox 360 Vision Cameras (Microsoft), limited edition Xbox 360 faceplates and a plethora of games such as Sega Rally (SEGA), Timeshift (Eidos), Stuntman: Ignition (THQ), Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (KOEI), Colin McRae DiRT (Codemasters), Clive Barker’s Jericho (Codemasters) and Overlord (Codemasters) and much, much more to give away. All of it must go, and on top of the prizes going to the best players, everyone is in the running to win spot prizes during each tournament for good play and sportsmanship.
The events – which are free to enter – will take place over Xbox Live on the dates listed above, and each one will begin at 19:30 GMT / 20:30 CET.
How To Enter
To register for the event, please visit http://www.rewiredmind.com/birthdaybash and fill in the required information.
Wii-kly Update: Three New Classic Games Added To Wii Shop Channel
Winter vacation may be weeks away, but there's no need to wait for a fun-filled escape. The latest additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel can take you to places as familiar as a gymnasium or as fantastical as faraway planets. Fans of sports games, space-age shooters and intergalactic action will all find something to love in this week's lively lineup.
Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
Volleyball (NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Step onto the court in one of the first volleyball games ever made. Select either the men's or women's competition, choose from one of eight available countries to represent, and prepare for some intensely fun game play. The straightforward controls include all the moves you'll need to effectively direct your six-person team. Take some time mastering them in the training mode, though, because you'll need all the practice you can get when competing against challenging computer opponents. If you feel like some multiplayer action, take on a friend in the two-player mode and see whose skills are more polished. Block, set and spike your way to victory.
AXELAY® (Super NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Mysterious aliens have invaded the Earth-like planet of Corliss, slowly draining the planet's resources. Take control of the prototype Axelay ship and use its wide range of advanced weaponry to battle enemy forces. Play through multiple stages of action —from other planets to space stations — all on your way to destroying the alien headquarters. You are Corliss' last line of defense, so be careful not to be too distracted by the excellent graphics (including great scrolling effects) and rocking music. Pilot the Axelay using Konami's famously tight play control and experience what many consider to be a classic of the shooter genre.
BLUE'S JOURNEY (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 900 Wii Points): The planet of Raguy has been invaded by the Daruma tribe, changing it from a beautiful and peaceful place into one filled with pollution. Released in 1991, this horizontally scrolling action game tells the story of an insectarian named Blue and his quest to save the planet and keep its inhabitants from being turned into slaves. Use Blue's main weapon, a leaf, to flip enemies onto their heads and then throw them at other members of the Daruma tribe, defeating anyone in your way. Additional weapons, such as bombs and boomerangs, are also available, or you can collect flowers to purchase other special items like honey or swim fins. Blue also has the special ability to change his size at will — if he's too big to fit in a particular area, then shrink him. The bright, colorful graphics, combined with lots of hidden items to find, ensure an enjoyable experience with plenty of replay value. Help Blue muster all his strength and eliminate the Daruma tribe.
For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.
Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
Volleyball (NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Step onto the court in one of the first volleyball games ever made. Select either the men's or women's competition, choose from one of eight available countries to represent, and prepare for some intensely fun game play. The straightforward controls include all the moves you'll need to effectively direct your six-person team. Take some time mastering them in the training mode, though, because you'll need all the practice you can get when competing against challenging computer opponents. If you feel like some multiplayer action, take on a friend in the two-player mode and see whose skills are more polished. Block, set and spike your way to victory.
AXELAY® (Super NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Mysterious aliens have invaded the Earth-like planet of Corliss, slowly draining the planet's resources. Take control of the prototype Axelay ship and use its wide range of advanced weaponry to battle enemy forces. Play through multiple stages of action —from other planets to space stations — all on your way to destroying the alien headquarters. You are Corliss' last line of defense, so be careful not to be too distracted by the excellent graphics (including great scrolling effects) and rocking music. Pilot the Axelay using Konami's famously tight play control and experience what many consider to be a classic of the shooter genre.
BLUE'S JOURNEY (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 900 Wii Points): The planet of Raguy has been invaded by the Daruma tribe, changing it from a beautiful and peaceful place into one filled with pollution. Released in 1991, this horizontally scrolling action game tells the story of an insectarian named Blue and his quest to save the planet and keep its inhabitants from being turned into slaves. Use Blue's main weapon, a leaf, to flip enemies onto their heads and then throw them at other members of the Daruma tribe, defeating anyone in your way. Additional weapons, such as bombs and boomerangs, are also available, or you can collect flowers to purchase other special items like honey or swim fins. Blue also has the special ability to change his size at will — if he's too big to fit in a particular area, then shrink him. The bright, colorful graphics, combined with lots of hidden items to find, ensure an enjoyable experience with plenty of replay value. Help Blue muster all his strength and eliminate the Daruma tribe.
For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.
Hail To The Chimp Uses Hands, Paws, Flippers And Hooves To Embrace Democracy
The Debate is on as 10 Quirky Candidates Take Center Stage in the Animal Kingdom's Presidential Race
Today Gamecock announced the entire roster of candidates in Wideload Games upcoming politically charged party title “Hail to the Chimp.” The “Hail to the Chimp” ballot now boasts ten candidates, each with their own personality, platforms and style. Just like any political race, mud is being slung, names are being named and the candidates are clawing up the ladder to reach that golden seat.
“Hail to the Chimp” is a fast-paced party game that delivers exciting gameplay, lush interactive environments, and a comic look at politics. It is a bare-knuckled fight to win the crown of President of the animals.
“The story of ’Hail to the Chimp’ is delivered through a metaphor of the election process,” said Wideload founder Alex Seropian. “The ten candidates in the game have their own back stories, and there are rivalries between the candidates and opportunities to team up and make alliances.”
Seropian continued, “It's all there - the flawed electoral system, the political back-stabbing, the self-possessed newscasters and pundits, fundraising with the fat cats and even the inane political ads. There will also be lots of subtle, and not so subtle, political humor.”
“Hail to the Chimp” features a wide variety of arenas as well as myriad goal oriented match types. The title is scheduled for release in Spring 2008 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for the PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System.
Below is a brief introduction to the candidates and what their goals are in this political campaign.
Name: Ptolemy
Species: Hippo
Hails from: Egypt
Bio: Ptolemy lives in a world where the 1970’s never stopped. With a unique style and charisma by the truckload, this happenin’ Hippo wants to return Hippos (more directly, himself) to the top of the Animal Kingdom.
Name: Santo
Species: Armadillo
Hails from: New Mexico, US
Bio: Born in the deserts of New Mexico, Santo was a painter before he joined the campaign. He thinks politicians and artists have a lot in common - prima donnas and shysters, the lot of them - and he’s here to keep it real.
Name: Crackers
Species: Monkey
Hails from: Congo
Bio: Crackers was the right-hand monkey to the King Lion before he was ousted from the throne. Rumor has it that Crackers’ whole campaign is a ruse designed to restore his old boss to the throne, ensuring a cushy lifestyle for his favorite monkey.
Name: Toshiro
Species: Octopus
Hails from: Japan
Bio: A samurai octopus, Toshiro’s logic is simple – most of the world is water and therefore ocean-based animals are the dominant life form. A highly trained warrior and scholar, Toshiro’s campaign is as elegant as it is ruthless.
Name: Bean
Species: Sloth
Hails from: Seattle, WA (by way of Bogota, Columbia)
Bio: Bean is your atypical sloth - super caffeinated, uber-motivated and ready to work the kingdom into shape. A coffee addict, she once lived in Bogota but found herself on a coffee shipment to Seattle where she is now an aerobics instructor.
Name: Moxie
Species: Musk Ox
Hails from: Liverpool, England
Bio: Moxie is a self-educated Musk Ox who is sick of the patriarchal nature of politics. Why can’t there be a Queendom? Her personal charisma, self-motivation and erudition make her a formidable candidate.
Name: Hedwig
Species: Polar Bear
Hails from: Uppsala, Sweden
Bio: A singing superstar in the disco world, Hedwig is used to the public eye. She’s convinced that the animal kingdom would best be served by someone with a celebrity’s understanding of looking good, manipulating the press, and product endorsement.
Name: Murgatroyd
Species: Jellyfish
Hails from: Unknown
Bio: Not much is known about Murgatroyd as her garbled pronouncements are completely indecipherable. This is a solid campaign strategy, as many animals assume her views are similar to their own. Mysterious, perplexing and lovable, Murgatroyd could be the underdog of this race.
Name: Daisy
Species: Platypus
Hails from: Sydney, Australia
Bio: An incredibly popular children’s TV show host, Daisy is the most adorable platypus ever born. With her cute looks and a tomboyish personality, she is loved by young animals of every species the world over. Capturing the presidency is the only way she can possibly get any bigger.
Name: Floyd
Species: Walrus
Hails from: Manhattan
Bio: Floyd moved to NY to become a dock foreman. But after a blow to the head, he began having some funny ideas about the world. He now sees himself as a guru and soothsayer meant to lead the animal kingdom. After all, he’s got a direct line to the cosmic plane.
The debate rages on at www.chimplove.com.
Today Gamecock announced the entire roster of candidates in Wideload Games upcoming politically charged party title “Hail to the Chimp.” The “Hail to the Chimp” ballot now boasts ten candidates, each with their own personality, platforms and style. Just like any political race, mud is being slung, names are being named and the candidates are clawing up the ladder to reach that golden seat.
“Hail to the Chimp” is a fast-paced party game that delivers exciting gameplay, lush interactive environments, and a comic look at politics. It is a bare-knuckled fight to win the crown of President of the animals.
“The story of ’Hail to the Chimp’ is delivered through a metaphor of the election process,” said Wideload founder Alex Seropian. “The ten candidates in the game have their own back stories, and there are rivalries between the candidates and opportunities to team up and make alliances.”
Seropian continued, “It's all there - the flawed electoral system, the political back-stabbing, the self-possessed newscasters and pundits, fundraising with the fat cats and even the inane political ads. There will also be lots of subtle, and not so subtle, political humor.”
“Hail to the Chimp” features a wide variety of arenas as well as myriad goal oriented match types. The title is scheduled for release in Spring 2008 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for the PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System.
Below is a brief introduction to the candidates and what their goals are in this political campaign.
Name: Ptolemy
Species: Hippo
Hails from: Egypt
Bio: Ptolemy lives in a world where the 1970’s never stopped. With a unique style and charisma by the truckload, this happenin’ Hippo wants to return Hippos (more directly, himself) to the top of the Animal Kingdom.
Name: Santo
Species: Armadillo
Hails from: New Mexico, US
Bio: Born in the deserts of New Mexico, Santo was a painter before he joined the campaign. He thinks politicians and artists have a lot in common - prima donnas and shysters, the lot of them - and he’s here to keep it real.
Name: Crackers
Species: Monkey
Hails from: Congo
Bio: Crackers was the right-hand monkey to the King Lion before he was ousted from the throne. Rumor has it that Crackers’ whole campaign is a ruse designed to restore his old boss to the throne, ensuring a cushy lifestyle for his favorite monkey.
Name: Toshiro
Species: Octopus
Hails from: Japan
Bio: A samurai octopus, Toshiro’s logic is simple – most of the world is water and therefore ocean-based animals are the dominant life form. A highly trained warrior and scholar, Toshiro’s campaign is as elegant as it is ruthless.
Name: Bean
Species: Sloth
Hails from: Seattle, WA (by way of Bogota, Columbia)
Bio: Bean is your atypical sloth - super caffeinated, uber-motivated and ready to work the kingdom into shape. A coffee addict, she once lived in Bogota but found herself on a coffee shipment to Seattle where she is now an aerobics instructor.
Name: Moxie
Species: Musk Ox
Hails from: Liverpool, England
Bio: Moxie is a self-educated Musk Ox who is sick of the patriarchal nature of politics. Why can’t there be a Queendom? Her personal charisma, self-motivation and erudition make her a formidable candidate.
Name: Hedwig
Species: Polar Bear
Hails from: Uppsala, Sweden
Bio: A singing superstar in the disco world, Hedwig is used to the public eye. She’s convinced that the animal kingdom would best be served by someone with a celebrity’s understanding of looking good, manipulating the press, and product endorsement.
Name: Murgatroyd
Species: Jellyfish
Hails from: Unknown
Bio: Not much is known about Murgatroyd as her garbled pronouncements are completely indecipherable. This is a solid campaign strategy, as many animals assume her views are similar to their own. Mysterious, perplexing and lovable, Murgatroyd could be the underdog of this race.
Name: Daisy
Species: Platypus
Hails from: Sydney, Australia
Bio: An incredibly popular children’s TV show host, Daisy is the most adorable platypus ever born. With her cute looks and a tomboyish personality, she is loved by young animals of every species the world over. Capturing the presidency is the only way she can possibly get any bigger.
Name: Floyd
Species: Walrus
Hails from: Manhattan
Bio: Floyd moved to NY to become a dock foreman. But after a blow to the head, he began having some funny ideas about the world. He now sees himself as a guru and soothsayer meant to lead the animal kingdom. After all, he’s got a direct line to the cosmic plane.
The debate rages on at www.chimplove.com.
Ninja Battles Are Perfected As NAMCO BANDAI Announces NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja 3
Iconic Animation Hero and Friends Come out Fighting with Major Innovative Features
The world-renowned ninja has become better, faster and stronger as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that NARUTO™: Ultimate Ninja® 3 will be available in March 2008 exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Based on the popular animated sensation NARUTO™, from VIZ Media which is currently airing on Cartoon Network, this action fighter perfects everything we have come to expect from the franchise with new innovative features, enhancements and customization options. Battle through 20 unique stages using more than 40 of the most loved and feared characters from the animation phenomenon. Unleash the hidden chakra from within and experience the best yet from the series.
“NARUTO is an international sensation and Ultimate Ninja 3 is the perfect complement to the VIZ Media franchise,” said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “CyberConnect2 has built upon the series and crafted a title that reaches Hokage level of fun.”
NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja 3 makes monumental leaps in the franchise with a host of “firsts” for the series. Players can now live through and be a part of all the major events that defined Story Arc 1 in Heroes History mode. Also, ninja-in-training can customize their characters with the Ultimate Jutsu which gives them that extra bit of edge during battle and allows them to earn points towards upgrading their strength, defense, chakra, agility and other special abilities. Turn playable characters into more powerful ninja of unprecedented size or summon giant creatures as allies with the new Summoning mode. In addition, NARUTO fans throughout North America can experience the game in both English and original Japanese voice over.
In keeping with the tradition of the series, an exclusive and original story will have players exploring the massive 3D rendered Hidden Leaf Village, participating in battle royale matches and completing more than 55 missions. The unparalleled experience doesn’t stop there as tons of unlockable content will be available to offer loads of replay value including movies, music and cards.
For more information on NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja 3 please visit: www.namcobandaigames.com or www.naruto.com
The world-renowned ninja has become better, faster and stronger as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that NARUTO™: Ultimate Ninja® 3 will be available in March 2008 exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Based on the popular animated sensation NARUTO™, from VIZ Media which is currently airing on Cartoon Network, this action fighter perfects everything we have come to expect from the franchise with new innovative features, enhancements and customization options. Battle through 20 unique stages using more than 40 of the most loved and feared characters from the animation phenomenon. Unleash the hidden chakra from within and experience the best yet from the series.
“NARUTO is an international sensation and Ultimate Ninja 3 is the perfect complement to the VIZ Media franchise,” said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “CyberConnect2 has built upon the series and crafted a title that reaches Hokage level of fun.”
NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja 3 makes monumental leaps in the franchise with a host of “firsts” for the series. Players can now live through and be a part of all the major events that defined Story Arc 1 in Heroes History mode. Also, ninja-in-training can customize their characters with the Ultimate Jutsu which gives them that extra bit of edge during battle and allows them to earn points towards upgrading their strength, defense, chakra, agility and other special abilities. Turn playable characters into more powerful ninja of unprecedented size or summon giant creatures as allies with the new Summoning mode. In addition, NARUTO fans throughout North America can experience the game in both English and original Japanese voice over.
In keeping with the tradition of the series, an exclusive and original story will have players exploring the massive 3D rendered Hidden Leaf Village, participating in battle royale matches and completing more than 55 missions. The unparalleled experience doesn’t stop there as tons of unlockable content will be available to offer loads of replay value including movies, music and cards.
For more information on NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja 3 please visit: www.namcobandaigames.com or www.naruto.com
Miss Video Game Finals A Huge Success
The first day of the Miss Video Game 2007 competition wrapped up in grand style yesterday with two challenges at Festival Arcadia. The five finalists battled it out, with Lauren Berggren taking the early lead in the quest for the global crown of Miss Video Game.
The first challenge of the day took place at the Flashback Zone where the finalists went head-to-head in the classic racing game – Mario Kart 64. After a round-robin qualifying round, the finalists took part in a play-off format to determine the winner of the challenge.
Lauren (L337Lauren) Berggren raced her way to the top with a victory over Tiffany (liPStiCK) Greene. Third place went to Héléne (LadyLara) Bronnec while Adelle (Lanen) Moore took fourth spot. Rounding off the challenge was Yvonna (Coochie Dimes) Lynn.
After a mid-afternoon break - where the ladies interacted with festival goers by signing autographs, taking pictures, and engaging in the odd game with patrons at the Titan Strike booth - the girls made their way to the Vidéotron booth.
Finalists competed in CounterStrike Source on PCs where the girls challenged each other in a series of Player vs. Player (1v1) matches. Once again, Lauren showcased her superior marksmanship by shooting her way to a victory over Héléne.
With the double victory, the Mandeville, Louisiana native holds a three-point lead in the final standings going in to the second day of competition.
The five finalists will compete in two more challenges on Day 2 of Festival Arcadia - Guitar Hero (1:00pm on the Amp1 Energy Guitar Hero stage) and Brain Age II (4:15pm at the Nintendo Booth). Meet and greet sessions will continue today at 3:00pm and 6:30pm at the Titan Strike booth.
Final Standings as of 7pm ET, November 9:
Name - Challenge 1 Points - Challenge 2 Points - Total Points
Lauren - 5 - 5 - 10
Héléne - 4 - 3 - 7
Tiffany - 3 - 4 - 7
Adelle - 2 - 1 - 3
Yvonne - 1 - 2 - 3
Etch A Sketch mobile game
Mobile media company Player X has partnered with online games developer FreezeTag to co-launch the latest version of classic family toy Etch A Sketch across online and mobile games.
Under the terms of the deal, Player X has an exclusive worldwide licence to publish the mobile game version of the game across its distribution network of more than 150 global carriers and a potential audience of 2.5 billion people.
Addressing the industry need for convergence across casual games, the mobile game of Etch A Sketch will be available in December and the online game will be released a month later. The game combines creative drawing action with more than 100 levels of engrossing arcade-style arcade games and will appeal to both lovers of the family game as well as traditional casual gamers.
Building on the classic theme of the Etch A Sketch drawing toy, the mobile game also features interactive games starring Etch A Sketch-themed characters called “Knobbies” – all played inside the classic red frame.
“Etch A Sketch® is an ideal example of how a traditional toy can cross over into casual online and mobile games. By launching the mobile game at the same time as the online version, we are ensuring the audience has an opportunity to play wherever they happen to be,” said Tony Pearce, Player X CEO.
“With Etch A Sketch’s extraordinary brand recognition, we are confident that kids and adults alike will enjoy these new Etch A Sketch games and the new Knobby characters,” said Craig Holland, CEO of Freeze Tag.
Earlier this year, the company was selected as a Finalist for the prestigious 2007 Red Herring Top 100 Awards, was short-listed as Best Content Provider at the 2007 Meffys and won an award at the prestigious 2007 ME Awards, as well as being officially recognised as the 4th fastest-growing, VC-backed company in the UK.
Under the terms of the deal, Player X has an exclusive worldwide licence to publish the mobile game version of the game across its distribution network of more than 150 global carriers and a potential audience of 2.5 billion people.
Addressing the industry need for convergence across casual games, the mobile game of Etch A Sketch will be available in December and the online game will be released a month later. The game combines creative drawing action with more than 100 levels of engrossing arcade-style arcade games and will appeal to both lovers of the family game as well as traditional casual gamers.
Building on the classic theme of the Etch A Sketch drawing toy, the mobile game also features interactive games starring Etch A Sketch-themed characters called “Knobbies” – all played inside the classic red frame.
“Etch A Sketch® is an ideal example of how a traditional toy can cross over into casual online and mobile games. By launching the mobile game at the same time as the online version, we are ensuring the audience has an opportunity to play wherever they happen to be,” said Tony Pearce, Player X CEO.
“With Etch A Sketch’s extraordinary brand recognition, we are confident that kids and adults alike will enjoy these new Etch A Sketch games and the new Knobby characters,” said Craig Holland, CEO of Freeze Tag.
Earlier this year, the company was selected as a Finalist for the prestigious 2007 Red Herring Top 100 Awards, was short-listed as Best Content Provider at the 2007 Meffys and won an award at the prestigious 2007 ME Awards, as well as being officially recognised as the 4th fastest-growing, VC-backed company in the UK.
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