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Friday, January 11, 2008

New Scorpion trailer released

Suffer the agonies and
Catch a trouble but still
Oppose the rotten government’s control,
React to what they do to your life now that
Peace’s been forgotten.
Initiate the resistance,
Outfox those who’s stronger and
Nothing can stop you since you’re Scorpion, the special agent whose destiny is to fight the evil.

Just imagine the world where there’s no place for mercy, compassion, or sympathy. That’s the Earth of 2028. Drastic changes that followed the sudden crisis split the society into several parts – all of them opposing each other. You are offered to wear the shoes of a special agent who has to penetrate the Zenith Corporation that breeds monsters, initiates killings and, actually, rules the world.

There’s a new trailer available to show you more of these dark and somber surroundings, ugly zombies and dangerous dungeons you’ll need to go through. 

The trailer can be downloaded at Scorpion’s webpage: http://en.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=3&mode=video



About Scorpion

Genre: FPS
Platform: PC
Publisher: Akella
Developer: B-Cool Interactive
Release date: Q2 2008

After several major economical and political crises the world as we know it ceased to exist. Only few major states survived 2020s, while the lesser authorities have collapsed, leaving behind anarchy and pollution. The power vacuum was filled by key international companies which acquired control over derelict territories, forming Free Commerce Areas (FCAs).

In early 2030s ruins of unknown origin were discovered in Sudan. Several artifacts possibly of alien nature were quickly revealed and soon major dig has started. But few months of work as well as the bulk of the dig team were lost to the underground explosion followed by contamination of the region. To prevent diseases from spreading a series of nuclear strikes were made to completely annihilate the site. These events have caused major resonance and soon a treaty limiting the usage of dangerous technologies and weapon systems was signed between the FCAs and UNO. As a result the International Committee of Technology and Warfare Supervision (ICTS) with its own military and intelligence units, was created.

Same time few survivors of Sudan Incident emerged as founders of newly formed Zenith Corporation. This institution with HQ in Zagreb FCA quickly established itself as a notorious player on weapon, pharmaceutics and IT markets. But in 2028 several instances of Zenith weapon systems together with samples of unidentified biological weapons were discovered during the liquidation of the extremists’ Albanian group in Kosovo.

ICTS immediately started investigation. It was planned to infiltrate Zenith as a customer with clear ties to one of the terrorists’ organization and get a proof of its illegal activity. One of the best ICTS field agents, codename Scorpion, has been assigned to this mission…

Key Game Features
Intense action in cyber-punk styled Earth 2028
Futuristic storyline supported by multiple cut-scenes
Combination of first-person combat and stealth action elements provides unique gaming experience
Impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons
Characters can gain access to several paranormal psychic powers including the ability to subdue the will of enemies for a short period of time
Advanced squad-oriented combat AI creates a strong challenging opposition
Elite opponents possess supernatural powers similar to those of the player’s character
Cutting-edge game engine produces a detailed realistic picture

World Domination, Hordes of Aliens, Ray Guns, Mind Control and Three Teenage Zombies!


Atari is today pleased to announce its continued distribution partnership with publisher Ignition Entertainment with the forthcoming UK release of Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys! releasing in the UK this Easter exclusively for the Nintendo DS™.

The Earth is under attack by a horde of Alien Brain… uh…Thingys! Humans, succumbing to ray-guns, mind-control and shiny flying saucers, have failed to defend their planet and let it fall easily into the clutches of The Big Brain and his army of Brain Thingys. The only hope left for mankind is three Teenage Zombies that have arisen from a graveyard disturbed in the invasion. The undead trio ignores their normal human victims in favour of the pulsing pink brains they see everywhere - all the while being lured to the ultimate lunch: THE BIG BRAIN! The Big Brain soon realizes he’s overlooked this “Super Race” as they inexplicably resist mind control, are unaffected by ray-gun wounds and devour his Brain Thingy Armies like sweets! He refocuses his efforts and resources to battle the Earth’s greatest champions: The Teenage Zombies!

Teenage Zombies uses a quirky style that focuses on and parodies the Zombie genre, as well as 1950s style Science Fiction. This is presented in a comic book style featuring panels, dialogue boxes and story telling. Gameplay involves side-scrolling adventures opening up to stylus mini-games, double-screen boss battles and brain busting puzzle challenges.

Key features:
Unique Comic Mode which drives the story with an interactive comic book style presentation
Platform game-play that requires the player to swap between characters to solve levels
Each character has their own unique abilities to aid them through their adventure
Mini Games featuring the zombies (or their body parts) using all the Nintendo DS™ features
The Big Brain Challenge – a series of quick micro mini games that happen at anytime during gameplay to win or lose against the Big Brain
ZAPS! (Zombie Assembly Pop-up Screen) – a mini-game where you use collected body parts to quickly create a zombie to regain your “unhealth points”

Atari Swings Into Action With 'George Of The JungleTM' On Consoles This Easter In The UK!


Atari today is pleased to announce its continued distribution in the UK with publisher Ignition Entertainment and the forthcoming UK release of George of the Jungle™ for PlayStation2, Nintendo Wii and DS, releasing this Easter. The game features a hilarious adventure through the jungle featuring all the favourite characters from the popular animated series.

The King of Swing is Back! – take a vine and ride with George the undisputed King of the Jungle. George lives in and protects the jungle of Mbebwe, a wild playground packed with quirky creatures, vicious villains and wacky wilderness adventures. His jungle family includes his best buddy, an Ape named Ape, friends Ursula and Magnolia, his faithful dog Shep (actually an elephant) and Tookie Tookie Bird.

For these friends, everyday is a new adventure full of missteps, mayhem and monkey business – where there’s always another tree to crash into!

George of the Jungle™ is one of Entertainment Rights Plc’s most popular properties aimed at boys aged 6-11yrs. It is now broadcast daily on popular children’s TV channel Nickelodeon at 7-7.30am & 8.30-9pm and is repeated on Nicktoons. This new game is the ultimate for George of the Jungle™ fans offering them the complete experience of the animated series.


Key Features
Swing, Run, Jump, Climb and Charge your way through exciting adventures as George of the Jungle!
Based on the classic Jay Ward Series and the highly anticipated new animated series airing on Nickelodeon UK.
Join George on his hilarious quest through the jungle – dangerous to some, a playground to George to interact and explore.
Interact with the whole gang – Ursula, Magnolia, Dr. Scott, The Witch Doctor, Shep and of course Georges’s Best Buddy ‘Ape’.
Battle hostile monkey tribes, ferocious crocodiles, tiki warriors, and many other entertaining enemy encounters.

Spice Up Your Day With 'Spice Invaders' – it's 'bloody' great

As anything deemed as ‘retro cool’ seems to be making a comeback these days, a new viral game is bringing a fresh twist to a much loved 80’s game, which also celebrates the rise in popularity in another classic – the Bloody Mary cocktail.

Based on the original Space Invaders game, ‘Spice Invaders’ challenges gamers to defend against attacking generic drinks such as beer, coke and wine, by splatting them with tomato juice. Their weapon is a bottle of Big Tom Spiced Tomato Juice, which proudly stands out in the drinks universe for daring to be different. The attacking drinks aim to obliterate Big Tom and keep the drinks universe dull and boring. After all who could blame them, calling Big Tom a tomato juice is a bit like calling a Ferrari a ‘car’ or Brad Pitt ‘some bloke’.

All players have to do, to keep the universe fresh and exciting, is to log on to www.spice-invaders.com - control the Big Tom bottle and defend against the attacking dullard drinks and annihilate them with a splat of tomato juice, gaining as many points as possible. Scores can then be entered into a leader board and a weekly highest score winner will be sent a specially designed limited edition Big Tom T-Shirt, which will make them stand apart in their universe as a Spice Invaders champion. The highest monthly score will win a free case of Big Tom Spiced Tomato Juice.

The overall highest score winner will win a trip for two to the infamous La Tomatina Festival in Spain next year, where they will experience tomato splatting in the real world instead of a virtual one!

So log on in your lunch break, at home or with friends and pit your wits against the Spice Invaders…

CAPCOM'S APOLLO JUSTICE: ACE ATTORNEY COMING TO NORTH AMERICA ON FEBRUARY 12


Capcom Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the latest installment of its highly popular courtroom drama series, Apollo Justice™: Ace Attorney™ is scheduled for release in North America on February 12, 2008. The first Ace Attorney game developed specifically for Nintendo DS™, this is the fourth title in the series and will feature all new characters, including new defense attorney Apollo Justice. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney has been rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).

This new chapter to the Ace Attorney series will drop players into the shoes of Apollo Justice, where they'll make use of his uncanny ability to uncover witnesses’ lies by studying their body language. But as talented as our hero is, he wouldn't get far without the support of his assistant Trucy, a mysterious female magician. Apollo also receives invaluable advice from Kristoph Gavin, his ultra-cool mentor whose perfect logic and natural instincts have won him numerous cases and the respect of his colleagues.

Fans and newcomers alike will get a chance to experience the game early by way of a flash demo that will be found on both www.Capcom-Unity.com and www.Ace-Attorney.com in January. Similarly, Nintendo DS™ owners will have the opportunity to download via wi-fi a demo of the game from Nintendo Stations which can be found in various retail locations. By sampling the unique puzzles, characters and storyline of Apollo Justice, gamers will see for themselves what the hysteria surrounding Ace Attorney series is all about – unrelenting fun!

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Features:

• All-new courtroom adventure from the creators of Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney™
• 1st fully new title to be developed specifically for the Nintendo DS.
• Classic Ace Attorney gameplay with new modes that let you survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence before defending your client in court!
• Microphone can be used to yell “Objection!” and “Hold it!” as you cross examine witnesses
• All new “Crime Recreation Mode” that allows players to reveal hidden clues by re-creating the scene of the crime
• Two distinct gameplay segments:
o Investigation phase – survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence that will be used in court
o Court phase – present findings from the investigation to support your case, listen to testimonies and examine witnesses
• Diverse cast of characters:

Apollo Justice: the new defense attorney who leads the series.
Klavier Gavin: in addition to being a top prosecutor, Klavier is also the lead singer in a highly successful rock band who brings his star qualities into the courtroom.
Kristoph Gavin: the coolest character on the judicial circuit, and Apollo’s mentor. His cool headed thinking means he always provides his clients with the best defense.
Trucy : The mysterious magician Trucy started working with Apollo after a chance encounter.

Football ManagerTM 2008 Scores For Xbox 360


SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Football Manager™ 2008 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will be hitting stores in Spring 2008. Football Manager™ 2008 is the next chapter of the renowned Football Manager™ series developed by BAFTA winning studio Sports Interactive Ltd. The latest console version of Football Manager will be fully updated for the new season, including transfers being made in the mid-season transfer window, allowing players to select their favourite club or international team and guide them to the title.

While retaining all the depth and realism of the record breaking PC version, the Xbox 360 version also features revamped online play to the PC game via Xbox Live, permitting you to challenge friends to one-on-one matches and even host tournaments.

“Football Manager 2008 on Xbox 360 gives console gamers the chance to dive into the wonderful world of football management.” commented Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive Ltd. “With the same feature set to the PC version and various online modes, we hope that there is something for every Xbox 360 owner to get stuck into.”

With all-new features, improved gameplay and a depth only seen from Sports Interactive Ltd., the whole range of Football Manager 2008 titles offer a management simulation that is second to none.

Xplosiv To Scale New Heights Off Road!

Xplosiv, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (NASDAQ: SSTR), has announced it will be releasing Off Road from its highly regarded and best selling Ford license series, for the PlayStation 2™, PSP™ (PlayStation Portable), Wii™ and PC.

Off Road takes the multi-million selling Ford franchise away from the tracks and urban streets of its predecessors, to rugged, tough terrain for the very first time. Off Road also marks the introduction of the prestigious Land Rover brand, synonymous like Ford, with a rich heritage of producing pioneering off road vehicles.

Players can now race some of the world’s toughest off road trucks, 4x4’s and SUV’s through beautifully detailed environments, stunning, scenery and wide sweeping tracks designed for rough-tough, high-speed racing.

Ian Higgins, CEO of Empire Interactive, said, “Off Road is an exciting step forward for the Ford franchise. We have some impressive vehicles, stunning environments and great new features. The introduction of the Land Rover brand has brought real excitement and an even stronger appeal to the franchise.”

Clive Kabatznik, CEO of Silverstar Holdings, added, “The release of Off Road illustrates Empire’s ability to continually garner new interest from already successful licenses. We are thrilled to be introducing the Land Rover brand and the mass market appeal that having two truly global brands will bring.”

With real time, on-the-go vehicle damage repair, acceleration faster than any previous Ford game, and alternative routes. Off Road brings a plethora of new and exclusive features to test players driving prowess at high speed. The racing has never been this exhilarating!

Key Features
18 officially licensed Land Rover and Ford off road vehicles.
24 detailed tracks encouraging high speed racing.
3 off road environments, Desert, Water and Ice.
Real time, on-the-go damage repair.
Discover hidden routes to gain a racing advantage.
Power sliding; throw powerful 4x4s around the tracks.
In-game pickups: Discover repair pods, time extensions, artefacts & cash.
Multi-player racing via split screen (PS2 – 2 players ) and Wi-Fi (PSP – 6 players).
12 race modes: Standard Race, Elimination, Time Attack, Overtake, Slalom, Checkpoint, Checkpoint Sprint, Seconds Out, Gold Rush, Gauntlet, Low Damage Race and Expedition.

Battle Your Way Through The Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology

Releasing in February 2008, the Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology encompasses all three Blitzkrieg 2 games for the ultimate strategy war package. The set includes Blitzkrieg 2, Blitzkrieg 2 – Liberation and Blitzkrieg 2 Fall of the Reich.

Blitzkrieg 2

World War II is taken into full 3D with stunning visual effects to display all the battlefield action and glory. Players can command German, American and Russian World War 2 armies, taking charge of more than 250 types of historically accurate units, including 60 types of ground infantry. With over 80 missions and 15 multiplayer maps, players can enjoy creating their own single missions or campaigns.

Blitzkrieg 2 – Liberation
The gritty realism of World War II is brought to life with the choice of two different campaigns; lead the Allied forces as they battle through Italy or oversee the escape of the German and Italian armies from France. Impressive visuals mean you can experience the beautiful European landscape before your tank rumbles through and the bombs begin to fall.

Blitzkrieg 2 – Fall of the Reich
This covers three major offensives from the final days of fighting on The Eastern front. Soviet and German campaigns such as the ‘Siege of Budapest,’ ‘Fortress Kurland’ and ‘Operation Bagration’ can be played. 16 historically based missions will challenge beginner and veteran strategists as they try to capture or defend the remnants of the German war machine during the final days of World War II.

Blitzkrieg 2 – Anthology
Whether you tackle the unforgiving deserts of Northern Africa, the dangerous forests of the Ardennes, or the endless Steppe of the Eastern Front, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology allows you to relive and experience the ultimate in World War II historic battles.

Sherlock Holmes and Cthulhu - an Award-Winning Combination!

CDV Software Entertainment USA is excited to announce that their recently published hit adventure game - Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, has been given GameSpot's “Best of 2007” award for "Best Use of a Creative License," and it also grabbed the runner-up slot as IGN's "Best PC Adventure Game of 2007." The game, which blends the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and H.P. Lovecraft to create a dark and mysterious world of adventure, ran against several high-profile titles in both the GameSpot and IGN award voting.

Key features of geo-political Supreme Ruler 2020


New York, USA (January 11, 2008) Paradox Interactive revealed today the key features of their upcoming release, geo-political strategy game, Supreme Ruler 2020, developed by BattleGoat Studios.

The original Supreme Ruler was a text-based economic strategy game released in 1983. A new vision of a groundbreaking economic, political and military strategy game was realized with the release in May 2005 of Supreme Ruler 2010, which has received critical acclaim from gaming and strategy publications, and also received two nominations from the Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated Arts – winning in the Best PC Game strategy.

Key features in Supreme Ruler 2020
- Control any department within your government or delegate decisions to your Cabinet Ministers
- Sophisticated Military Strategic and Tactical Command System
- Select from hundreds of actual military vehicles to research, build, and deploy
- Choose conventional warfare or develop your nuclear weapons program
- Detailed Economic and Political Models
- Flexible Diplomatic Interface allowing sophisticated negotiations
- Play any one of over 250 Regions world-wide
- High Resolution Satellite imagery provided courtesy of NASA
- Single Player or Multi Player support
- Includes Map Editor and extensive modability
- Varied Game-play options include Regional Battles, Missions and Campaigns
- Next Generation AI
- Introducing BattleGoat's new Super Sandbox Mode for unlimited customization and replayability

Supreme Ruler 2010 is available for direct download at GamersGate!

From v.2PLAY coming soon, the success of the Crusades in your hands this Spring

There are always two sides to a coin, two stories to tell the truth. Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come offers the opportunity to fight on both sides.

Your Christian Commanders:

Godfrey of Toulouse from the Kingdom of France is a young aristocrat of the royal family. His real capital is his army. He benefits from his royal background, leading strong and well-equipped units into battles.

Lothar of Aachen is the second son of a wealthy family in Lorraine who had no future in Europe but now he has a chance to gain new lands for himself. A Crusader with a keen eye on politics he is also a man of cautious tactics.

Pedro Luis Cativiela, born in the Kingdom of Navarre in the myst of the Spanish reconquista of his beloved Spain, joins the armies of Provence, truly believing in the pious idea of liberating the Holy Land.

Roger of Hastings, the descendant of the conquerors of England, on the other hand, is a ruthless, true medieval mercenary. Although he is, theoretically, fighting under the banners of Normandy, he is more like a mercenary knight with a tattered band of crusaders who all hope to find fame and fortune on the Holy Land.

Roberto of Naples, the descendant of a renegade family from the Papal State joins the Crusades, he only does what the Viking ancestors of Sicily did so effectively: tries to conquer new lands with the steel of his sword.

Wonderland Online: Friends System


Although the internet world is exciting, sometimes players feel lonely immersed in the virtual world. With the unique “Friends System” in Wonderland Online, loneliness will be a thing of the past.

The system will help players who are not sociable to make friends, using commonalities like birthdays, blood types, etc.

When the “Spark” is on, look closely at the heat icon in the bottom right corner, because if the heart beats is fast that means there are some players nearby that just might want to become friends.

1.Open the Friends System to see your friends list.

2.Personalize info such as hobbies, birthdays, and blood types in the system. When there are players approaching that have things in common, the heart icon at the bottom right corner will flash.

3.The flashing icon is not only a signal, but also a symbol of friendship.

CrosuS Is HERE

Games company Isotx is downright proud – and a little emotional – to announce the release of CrosuS, the brand new Game Management System for the PC.

CrosuS is a new tool which finds the latest content and updates for all of your favourite PC games from the latest blockbusters to old-school classics – and delivers it straight to your desktop. CrosuS brings the best mods, maps, tools, news, reviews, videos, tournaments and competitions together and lets YOU control how you play and enjoy your PC games.

CrosuS works with a rapidly growing number of titles. It even supports the leading online game retail channels, including Steam and Xfire, to make sure it provides the widest possible support for the world's best games.

CrosuS started life as a 'mod jukebox', created by the development team at Isotx when they were working on their first game. Patrick Flanagan, the CrosuS project manager explains, “We realized that hunting for new mods, installing them and getting them to work was eating into the time we could spend actually playing – and decided there HAD to be a better way.”

CrosuS scans your hard drive to find installed games - then delivers a list of the latest online mods, maps and tools. You can install and play them direct from the CrosuS client in only a couple of clicks.

You can also find the latest news and reviews for your favourite games, leave your own opinions on the mods and updates, chat with other gamers using the integrated IRC client and use CrosuS to find other players and organise competitions and tournaments.

Even better – you decide which games CrosuS supports. Gamers can tell Isotx which games they want to see – or actually upload their own content. From old school arcade titles and

“CrosuS is much, much more than just a retail channel,” says Byron Rupp, the head of Isotx. “It brings together all of the latest information and updates and puts it right at the gamer's fingertips. It makes finding and playing new content as simple as possible, it puts the gamer right at the heart of everything on their PC.”

CrosuS also gives game developers and modders a new way to reach players. CrosuS allows developers to take their games direct to players and can even help the development process with secure groups for beta testers and limited access groups for paying customers.

“We want to make CrosuS an indispensable part of every PC user's life,” says Patrick. “No matter what type of games they play – from the most dedicated hardcore gamer through to casual players and people who use their PC for general entertainment and media - we plan to have something in there for everyone. CrosuS makes it simple to get the very most out of your PC and spend your time doing the fun stuff instead of the searching, installing and troubleshooting.”

Penumbra: Overture for Mac released


Finally we at Frictional Games can proudly present the finished version of Penumbra: Overture, previously released on Windows and Linux, for Mac OS X.

Penumbra: Overture is a first person adventure game, rendered in real-time with advanced physics, featuring an intriguing story with a dark and disturbing atmosphere. Penumbra: Overture has been considered to be one of the scariest games of 2007 and is now available as a universal binary for Mac OS X.

Our initial plan to release for all platforms within a short time period unfortunately didn't follow through as we encountered many difficulties with getting things to work properly on the Mac. But from a more positive point of view, most ground work has now been laid out, and for our future games we can commit to a continued support for all platforms.

Bust-A-Move: Mobile Mania Bursts Onto AT&T Cellphone Phones


A brand-new multiplayer version of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time has just popped up on more than 60 different AT&T mobile phones, including select models from LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson, across North America. Taito's BUST-A-MOVETM: MOBILE MANIA features a new network option that allows players to compete against their friends and family on different mobile phones, capturing all the excitement of the classic arcade game.

"Classic puzzle games with networking options are a natural fit for the mobile platform," says Keiji Fujita, producer of BUST-A-MOVE: MOBILE MANIA. "Fans who remember playing these games on consoles and in the arcades can have the same great play experience on their mobile handsets."
BUST-A-MOVE: MOBILE MANIA features the same addictive gameplay that made the franchise a hit in arcades and living rooms around the world. In addition to the multi-colored bubble popping frenzy that has enthralled fans for years, BUST-A-MOVE: MOBILE MANIA adds an all-new network option that allows limitless fun as players can compete with friends and family across other mobile phones.

BUST-A-MOVE: MOBILE MANIA, currently available exclusively on the AT&T MEdia Mall storefront at $6.99, is expected to be available on T-Mobile USA as well as other major mobile carriers in the United States in early 2008.

OGPlanet Rings in 2008 with Contests, New Items

OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, today announced two events and a number of new in-game items for Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter, two of its popular massively-multiplayer online games.

Beginning Jan. 12, Albatross18 players will compete for prizes in the Birdie Marathon 500. For one week, OGPlanet will keep track of the numbers of birdies hit in the golf role-playing game. At the end of the Birdie Marathon 500, players will be rewarded with in-game items according to the number of birdies they've hit. Prizes will include Mulligan Roses (redeemable for a free second chance if a swing doesn't go well in a tournament), Power Boosts (used to increase distance by 10 yards for one swing), and Pang Mastery potions.

The Play Hard Get More event in Rumble Fighter will reward players who play a total of more than seven hours between Jan. 10 and Jan. 16 with a +200 Turtle Shell, which will protect them from rear attacks for 200 hits. Prizes will be awarded on Jan. 17.

New items abound this month in both Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter. Albatross18 players will have access to SWAT-like Tactical Gear for Max, cozy Knit Sweaters for Arin, and a Crimson Ring that increases distance by 4 yards. In Rumble Fighter, new in-game items this month include a Martial Arts ExoCore, Silver Earrings, Rocker and Corset Tops, Hardvard Schoolgirl Skirts and Bigger Afro, a huge new hairstyle.

SplitFish Gameware Dominates Two Continents During 2007 Holiday Season


SplitFish AG (SplitFish), a leader in video game hardware innovation, today announced that high demand for its gaming peripherals has led to extreme short supply in North America and Europe. SplitFish has recently ramped up production of its premiere PlayStation®3 product, the FragFX, to meet the increasing consumer demand.

SplitFish has four innovative video game hardware products for gamers that shelf ready:
EyeFX 3D ~ Creates full stereoscopic 3D for off the shelf Sony Playstation 2 video games.
MotionFX ~ Clip on motion control for the Sony Playstation 2.
EdgeFX ~ Mouse style game play for the Sony Playstation 2.
FragFX ~ The ultimate computer style game play on the Sony Playstation 3 console.

SplitFish's signature PlayStation 3 controller, the FragFX, has received rave reviews from enthusiast press. IGN gave the peripheral a 9.1, and said it "immediately improved" accuracy and precision in first-person-shooter games, while Play Magazine announced "We guarantee, once you've gone Frag, you'll never go back."

North American outlets and retailers carrying SplitFish products include Best Buy Canada, GameStop, Frys Electronics, CompExpert, GoGamer, GameCrazy and Amazon. European outlets and retailers include GameUK, Interactive, Play, CoolTopia and Amazon UK.

Super Smash Bros - Pikmin & Olimar: Special Moves


Captain Olimar is among the most specialised characters within the cast of Smash Bros. Brawl.

In order to really unleash Olimar’s full potential, you’ve got to have a good knowledge of his helpful cohorts, the Pikmin!

First, uproot a few Pikmin from the ground. You can have up to six Pikmin at one time. As long as there is ground beneath your feet, you can reach down and pull up a Pikmin, but be aware that certain Pikmin are more likely to appear in specific types of flooring.

There are 5 types of Pikmin to use!

- Red Pikmin -
High attack power
Attacks imbued with incendiary properties
Immune to fire

- Yellow Pikmin -
Range of attack slightly larger than usual; 
easy to hit enemies with
Travel in slight arcs when thrown
Attacks imbued with electrical properties

- Blue Pikmin -
Strong when thrown
Slightly more durable than average

- Purple Pikmin -
Doesn’t fly far when thrown
Slow
High attack power
Slams into enemies instead of 
latching on when thrown

- White Pikmin -
Quick and light
When latched onto opponent, 
poison does additional damage

You can work out which Pikmin you will attack with next by looking at the order they are lined up in.

You’ll use a Red Pikmin in your next attack.



In order to perform a Smash Attack, certain mid-air attacks, and even throws, you’re going to need Pikmin!

Anyhow, just do your best to not kill off your platoon. Olimar doesn’t stand much of a chance by himself.

More here... http://www.smashbros.com/en_uk/index.html

Arctic Stud Poker Run - high speeds, and high explosives


Action-packed "full-contact poker" game with high stakes, high speeds, and high explosives goes all in this March

Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced a North American publishing deal for “Arctic Stud Poker Run”, an arcade-style combat racing game for the PC with a revolutionary multi-player battle experience. Developed by Game Refuge, the veteran arcade team behind “Rampage World Tour” and “General Chaos”, “Arctic Stud Poker Run” is a decidedly irreverent, over-the-top reinvention of real-life cross-country "poker runs" in which players race from place to place picking up playing cards in an effort to assemble a winning hand. The action-packed “full contact poker” game includes everything from heat-seeking missiles and dynamite-filled snowmen to spell-casting goblins and bullet-proof long-johns. “Arctic Stud Poker Run” is scheduled for release March 2008 and will retail for $19.99 (USD). The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.

“Some have described ‘Arctic Stud Poker Run’ as ‘Twisted Metal’-meets-Texas Hold ‘Em, while others find it a thinking-man's free-for-all with gambling principals to add strategy, depth, and nuance to an otherwise mindless genre,” said Game Refuge CEO Brian Colin. “We just call it flat-out fun.”

“Arctic Stud Poker Run” allows players to employ trickery, intimidation, bravado, deceit, speed, stealth, and brute force to bankrupt their opponents and win. In this “friendly” game of cards, players can use high-powered vehicles to rush out and grab any card they see, engage machine guns, dynamite, and heat-seeking-missiles to steal opponent's cards, and put a "bounty" on the head of troublesome adversaries. “Arctic Stud Poker Run” features include:
  • Single player, multiplayer, and tournament elimination modes
  • 37 unique, playable characters
  • 126 levels spanning 81 square miles in 9 environments
  • Players with varying skill sets compete effectively
  • Cash-based tournament scoring
  • Player-to-player bounty system allows alliance formation
  • “Big Hand Possible” feature advises the best available hands before the round begins
  • “Auto Card Swap” feature alleviates the need for advance poker knowledge

“No gentle taps on green felt and quiet tinkling of cocktail glasses in this poker game,” said Got Game Entertainment President Howard Horowitz. “’Arctic Stud Poker Run’ doesn’t just up the game ante, it chases it down and explodes it.”

For more information, visit www.ArcticStudPokerRun.com.

Vote For Your Favourite Game Of 2007 At GAME.co.uk

Gamers are being given the chance to vote for their favourite game of 2007 in the GAME.co.uk Awards 2007. Devised to recognise and celebrate the very greatest in gaming from the last year, the People’s Choice Award gives the public an opportunity to choose from a shortlist what they feel is the best game of the year.

The awards by online games retailer, GAME.co.uk, will see popular titles such as Super Mario Galaxy, Halo 3 and FIFA 08 fight it out to see who takes the 2007 People’s Choice crown. Last year’s winner, Gears of War scooped a massive 28% of the votes and was also honoured with the title of Multiplayer Game of the Year.

Other categories this year include Best Portable Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Hardware and many more which have been chosen by an in-house panel.

Alex Croft, Managing Director for GAME Group’s Online Business said, “The awards offer gamers a chance to be heard on what they think is the best game for 2007. Last year’s awards attracted thousands of voters keen to voice their opinion, giving a real insight into what our customers are playing and essentially helping to shape the gaming landscape for forthcoming titles.”

Gamers can vote for their favourite game at www.game.co.uk/awards and voting is open until 11.30pm on Thursday 17th January, with the winner announced on Friday 18th January 08.

Short listed games are:
  • Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
  • Final Fantasy XII (Various)
  • Resident Evil 4 – Wii Edition (Wii)
  • Tiger Woods 08 (Various)
  • Football Manager 2008 (Various)
  • Mass Effect (Xbox 360)
  • Assassin’s Creed (Various)
  • Need for Speed: ProStreet (Various)
  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Various)
  • Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (PS3)
  • God of War II (PS2)
  • Tomb Raider: Anniversary (Various)
  • Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)
  • Project Gotham Racing 4 (Xbox 360)
  • The Darkness (Various)
  • John Woo Presents Stranglehold (Various)
  • Virtua Tennis 3 (Various)
  • Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii)
  • Rainbow Six Vegas (Various)
  • Guitar Hero III (Various)
  • Pokemon Diamond / Pearl (DS)
  • Singstar PS3 (PS3)
  • Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Various)
  • FIFA 08 (Various)
  • Super Paper Mario (Wii)
  • Mario Vs Sonic at the Olympics (Wii)
  • Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (Various)
  • Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions (PSP)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)
  • Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (Various)
  • Metroid Prime III: Corruption (Wii)
  • Okami (PS2)
  • The Simpsons Game (Various)
  • Skate (Various)
  • More Brain Training By Dr. Kawashima (DS)
  • WWE SmackDown Vs. Raw 2008 (Various)
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (various)
  • Crysis (PC)
  • Cooking Mama (various)
  • Wario Ware: Smooth Moves (Wii)
  • World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC)
  • Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
  • Bioshock (Xbox 360)

Ubisoft - Soulcalibur IV + Soulcalibur Legends to arrive in Europe this Summer


Soulcalibur IV and Soulcalibur Legends to Hit the Stores in Summer 08

Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that it entered into an agreement with NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS to distribute Soulcalibur IV on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and Soulcalibur Legends exclusively on Wii. Both games will hit stores across Europe and other PAL territories in summer 2008.

Soulcalibur IV is the latest iteration of the world renowned melee-based fighting series. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with groundbreaking 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. Soulcalibur IV also provides unprecedented character customization possibilities and the eagerly expected online battle mode.
As part of a monumental collaboration between NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and LucasArts, the Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest character in the PLAYSTATION 3 system version of the title, and Jedi Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360.

Soulcalibur Legends™ thrusts the players into a third person action adventure and takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

Beijing 2008 - Official Video Game Of The Olympic Games on PC PS3 XBox 360


SEGA® Corporation today announced an exclusive partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), exclusive licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to develop Beijing 2008™ - the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games. The game is being developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and for PC. The online functionality of all of these platforms will ensure that for the very first time, fans of the Olympic Games will be able to experience the thrill of competing against other gamers across the globe in the world’s greatest sporting event. Beijing 2008 – The Official Mobile Phone Game of the Olympic Games™ is also in the works and will be available summer 2008.

Beijing 2008™ will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues ranging from the famous Beijing National Stadium (the “Bird Nest”) to the National Aquatics Centre (the “Water Cube”).

In addition, Beijing 2008™ will incorporate innovative control schemes that allow novice gamers to learn how to play the game, while providing experienced gamers the chance to set new records. Superb online gameplay, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008™ will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the “Olympic Spirit”.

“Beijing 2008™ will set a new standard for sports games in this genre.” commented Hugh Binns, Director of Eurocom Development Ltd., developers of Beijing 2008™. “With a huge number of events, innovative control schemes to benefit new and experienced gamers, online multiplayer modes providing hours of entertainment and stunning high definition graphics, Beijing 2008™ will be a fantastic experience.”

“After the successful launch of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games™, we are delighted to announce the official video game of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,” stated Gary Knight, Marketing Director of SEGA Europe Ltd. “Combining an enjoyable game with a truly global sporting license will provide a fantastic sports game experience for gamers everywhere”.

“Extending our relationship with SEGA to include the Official Video Game of Beijing 2008 strengthens the opportunity to build upon the success of the children’s character game, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. We feel certain that SEGA will further the success of Athens 2004™, thereby delivering what will be an outstanding, quality gaming experience”, stated Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman & CEO of ISM.

Boasting over 35 events, an authentic look and feel, superb online gameplay, brand new control schemes, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008™ will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the “Olympic Spirit”.

Beijing 2008™ for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC is set for release in the summer of 2008. Further information relating to the content of the game will be available over the coming months from the official website of the game – www.olympicvideogames.com.

Pacific Storm: Allies - Naval Ships Overview Available


cdv Software Entertainment USA is inviting armchair admirals to visit the official Pacific Storm: Allies site today, as they have released a new downloadable overview of some of the major naval vessels that will be featured in the game. The overview contains descriptions and renders of key vessels from the game, including the Gato Class submarine, the Akagi aircraft carrier and many more. Pacific Storm: Allies, the latest in the Pacific Storm series of WWII combination action and strategy games, will begin shipping to North American retail on January 21. For more information about Pacific Storm: Allies, please visit http://pacificstorm.cdvus.com.

Download the overview from: http://pacificstorm.cdvus.com

Pacific Storm: Allies is the latest title in the Pacific Storm series of WWII Pacific theater games which combine real-time strategy, resource management and exciting, in-your-face combat action. In Pacific Storm: Allies, players jump into the thick of battle, playing as the United States, Japan, and a new playable nation - the United Kingdom. Allied nations, including the Netherlands, Germany and Russia, offer a new level of diplomacy and resource management to the game. An updated graphics engine brings to life new aircraft, naval ships and landscapes, showcasing them in lush, vivid detail.

As with the original Pacific Storm, Allies offers something for everyone - armchair admirals can take command of massive fleets from a sweeping strategic perspective, while the action fan can jump into the cockpit to battle it out in the skies, or man deck guns to turn enemy ships into smoking hulks.

Whisper Max offers serious Xbox 360 anti-RRoD protection – provides up to 240x more cooling power


Building on the success of the original Talismoon Whisper fan which third party tests indicate is quieter by three decibels and can move air at 17 cubic feet per minute quicker than the original Xbox 360™ fans* comes the… Whisper Max! The new Whisper Max is a deluxe version of the highly regarded Talismoon Whisper fan but with new uniquely engineered features that will provide Xbox 360 ™ cooling far better than any other competing product on the market. Whisper Max achieves its unparalleled cooling achievements due to the following key factors:
  • Nitro Mode – In the flick of a switch, the Whisper Max fan can run with up to 240% more power. Without a doubt, all users will experience very significant cooling using the Nitro mode. This mode is ideal for long gaming sessions. Moreover, those who wish to have a quieter experience for watching a movie or conducting other less intensive tasks can just switch back to the original mode. This will provide more than adequate cooling and greater noise reduction.
  • Quality – The Whisper Max is a ball bearing fan providing a quieter and longer life. This construction provides advantages over sleeve bearing based fans which can potentially wear out sooner and become noisier as they age.
  • Lighting – Not only will the Xbox 360 become physically much cooler with the Whisper Max, but will actually aesthetically look very cool too. When the Whisper Max installed, the user can select between blue, green or red lights or opt not to select any at all. Moreover, if all the mentioned colours are a bit too common, users could in future use just about any other LED including white, UV, orange or anything which captures their imagination.

    Essentially, the Whisper Max is a direct replacement fan for the Xbox 360 which offers far superior (refer to internal CPU, GPU test graph) and reliable cooling with a touch of aesthetic class. The whole package includes everything you need (even includes 2 small heatsinks to help lower the overall temperature) and is fully compatible with the original Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Elite.

    See it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOzsVniZKY0
  • THEY - mystery first person shooter on PC PS3 XBox360


    While other companies are easing gently into the New Year, NVIDIA has started 2008 with a bang by signing an exciting new title to its developer relations program. THEY, a mystery first person shooter from the Warsaw based developer Metropolis Software and the German full service provider IMC has joined NVIDIA’s The way it’s meant to be played™ program after only ten months of development. The developer relations team at NVIDIA have had their eye on the project since August 2007 and, although THEY is not due for release until 2009, its innovative technical and gameplay features mean the title has already become part of this prestigious program.

    Phil Wright, Head of Content Business Development EMEAI of NVIDIA: „Our content development team constantly research the development community for new and innovative titles and THEY has been on our radar for some time. This is one of the earliest points in the development cycle that a game has joined NVIDIA’s The way it’s meant to be played™ program, which gives you an idea of how excited we are about its potential. Even in this short time IMC and Metropolis have demonstrated proof of a professional approach and a trendsetting concept for the future. We are happy to have signed this title, which is already promising great things at such an early stage. THEY will be a real highlight for our new and upcoming graphics boards.“

    Cologne based service provider IMC, InteractiveMediaConsulting GmbH and the Polish development team Metropolis Software SP. z o. o. joined forces in April 2007, to produce a top title for the games market with a totally new approach. With a coherent concept, interesting gameplay features and high end graphics (DX 10 ready) the Polish-German production is currently being evaluated by leading publishers for a world wide release in 2009 on PC and next generation consoles. The early deal with NVIDIA allows the developer to be excited and focused. IMC’s Head of Communication Ingo Horn: „We are happy to join the exclusive circle of TWIMTBP developers. NVIDIA’s trust in a European product paid off our efforts and long hours during the development of a top title in the overcrowded market of FPS games. NVIDIA’s tech support will further enhance the technical aspects of THEY, so we are able to release a triple A mystery FPS in 2009, which will present future gamers with the best graphics boards of tomorrow!“

    PDC DARTS - on Wii and PS2 - PC demo is available to download


    In-store dates for the PS2 & PC are set and the PC demo is available to download

    Oxygen Games is pleased to confirm in-store dates for PDC World Championship Darts 2008 on PlayStation 2 and PC. Shipping now, both the PS2 and PC will be hitting shelves on 25th Jan. The Wii version follows closely behind, having gone gold and set to hit shelves in mid Feb 2008.

    PDC Darts 2008, available on PlayStation®2, PC and for the first time ever on Wii™, challenges players to go head-to-head with the greatest PDC Champions and be part of the year’s most fierce console Championship. For a pre-release chance to take part, download the PC Demo, starring PDC Champions Phil Taylor and Raymond Van Barneveld, from: www.oxygendownloads.com/PDC2008PR/PDCWCD_2008_PCDEMO.zip

    About PDC World Championship Darts 2008

    Starring even more PDC Champions, a full line up of electrifying tournaments, exceptional graphic enhancements, even more play modes and now on the Wii - PDC World Championship Darts is back for 2008. Calling on darts, sports and Nintendo Wii fans PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is bringing the spectacle and excitement of the nation’s best loved sport to your home.

    PDC World Championship Darts 2008 - Pure excitement, Pure pressure, Pure Darts - Game On!

    Lost Odyssey Microsoft XBox 360 Fact Sheet


    Famed game producer Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker game studio, along with feelplus Inc. and Microsoft Game Studios, leads a staff of gaming masters to bring a truly next-generation role-playing experience to Xbox 360 in "Lost Odyssey."

    "Lost Odyssey" is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years and doesn't remember his past and doesn't know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim's journey, a handful of characters will join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale. "Lost Odyssey" will feature breathtaking visuals and an epic adventure made possible only by the power of Xbox 360.
    Engaging and unparalleled emotional story. With story sequences penned by award-winning Japanese novelist Kiyoshi Shigematsu in cooperation with producer Hironobu Sakaguchi, "Lost Odyssey" sets a new benchmark for the RPG genre with a combination of true-to-life cinematics and the story of an immortal man who has been suffering in many ways for 1,000 years. Players will witness Kaim's life as he lives through many generations, becomes part of numerous families, falls in and out of love, and confronts all of the conflicts that arise. Kaim's struggles are set in a world that is on the verge of a "mystical industrial revolution," where mankind has attained dark powers.

    Innovative RPG gameplay features. "Lost Odyssey" blends massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) elements into the game's traditional RPG system, enabling players to make strategic decisions for a more immersive and deep gameplay experience.

    Massive scope and engrossing environments. The massively scoped worlds, memorable characters and epic story line of "Lost Odyssey" play out like an intense and unsettling blockbuster action film. Heading up the artistic demands of the title is famed Japanese comic artist Takehiko Inoue; renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu has been recruited to create a contemporary soundtrack.

    Realistic graphics in next-generation gaming. Powered by Unreal Engine 3 technology, "Lost Odyssey" boasts stunning visual fidelity and rendering quality. The Unreal Engine 3 technology pushes high-definition visual designs to a higher level and brings out the smallest details in the largest battles. Gamers will experience a rich dynamic world with an unprecedented level of detail. Users can experience the true-to-life gameplay and facial expressions of emotionally distressed characters in the world of "Lost Odyssey."

    MapleStory Europe unleashes new MMORPG quests for 2008


    Brand new character jobs and a huge new map to explore as Nexon's popular and free to play MMORPG, MapleStory Europe, gets set for an action-packed 2008.

    Hugely popular and free to play MMORPG, MapleStory Europe, is set to start 2008 with a bang, courtesy of an explosion of amazing new content. As part of its ongoing expansion of MapleStory Europe, world-leading online game development company NEXON Europe is pleased to announce the introduction of an extensive new play area based on the city of Singapore, as well as the highly anticipated launch of the game’s third-tier of job advancement.

    Arriving on January 17th, MapleStory Europe’s Singapore map is a lavish new area for players to explore, filled with memorable new characters, exciting new quests to complete and fearsome new monsters to battle. Based on the breathtaking Southeast Asian city of the same name, MapleStory Europe’s version of Singapore features both a modern, urban business district as well as a more laid-back quayside to explore. To access the new map players must find Irene the Ticket Usher in Kerning City and buy a plane ticket from her. This sends players direct to MapleStory Europe’s Singapore airport, where all the latest MapleStory action begins, via a ‘unique’ private jet flight that’s sure to raise a smile.

    Following the addition of the Singapore map, February sees the launch of the third tier of job advancements in MapleStory Europe. Characters who have reached level 70 or beyond will now be able to choose a brand new job for their character based on their previous profession. There are ten new third tier jobs in all, including White Knight, Priest, Ranger and Chief Bandit, and over 65 new skills to master, ranging from devastating physical attacks such as Armour Crash, to powerful monster summoning spells.

    “2008 promises to be a huge year for MapleStory Europe as we continue its rapid expansion,” said Calvin Yoo, Director of International Business Development at NEXON Europe. “We’re adding a huge amount of exciting and entertaining new content to the game with the introduction of the Singapore map, not to mention the launch of the third job tier in MapleStory Europe following the huge amount of demand we’ve had for it from high-level players. Committed and new players alike can be certain of many happy hours of MapleStory Europe fun now, throughout the rest 2008 and beyond.”

    MapleStory originally launched in South Korea in April 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the most successful online games of all time, with over 76million registered accounts across the world. MapleStory Europe, which launched in May 2007, is the latest iteration of the completely free to play franchise, and offers gamers in Europe the chance to play MapleStory in five different languages – English, French, German, Spanish and Dutch.

    For further information on MapleStory Europe, and to sign-up to the game please visit www.mapleeurope.com.

    Ninja Combat To Nintendo DS In NARUTO: Ninja Destiny


    Chakra-filled Battles Explode onto Two Screens with Innovative New Gameplay

    TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), publishers of interactive entertainment software, today announced the upcoming release of NARUTOTM: Ninja Destiny, the first-ever head-to-head 3D NARUTO fighting game for the Nintendo DSTM handheld system. Based on VIZ Media's hit animated TV series NARUTO, NARUTO: Ninja Destiny will pit characters from the hit NARUTO series against each other in high-energy combat. Players will use both screens for innovative, unique gameplay featuring trademark ninja moves and the cinematic special techniques of the NARUTO world. NARUTO: Ninja Destiny is scheduled to ship in February 2008.

    "We've listened to the fans and made a slew of improvements to the Japanese original, including a much faster frame rate, additional characters, and never-before-seen content," said Laura Yoshioka, director, consumer software of TOMY Corporation. "Through the innovative use of the dual displays and touch screens, NARUTO: Ninja Destiny will bring the series' iconic battles to players in a way that is only possible on the DS."

    Players will soon be able to take their ninja battles on the road with NARUTO: Ninja Destiny, the first 3D head-to-head NARUTO fighter for the Nintendo DS. Any aspiring ninja can unleash powerful jutsu and take advantage of items to brawl his way to victory against 16 different characters. Dual-screen combat will allow fierce battles to unfold on the top screen while power ups can be strategically unleashed on the touch screen for fast, frenetic action. Core fighting game fans and casual gamers alike will find plenty to enjoy, thanks to a combo move system that is both intuitive to pick-up and challenging to master. Featuring scenes, characters, and storylines from up to the 140th episode of the hit animated television series currently airing on Cartoon Network, NARUTO: Ninja Destiny offers an intense single-player story and versus mode, along with wireless multiplayer combat.

    For more information on NARUTO please visit www.naruto.com. For more information on NARUTO: Ninja Destiny, please visit www.NarutoNintendoGames.com.

    Imagine Poker 3 Texas Hold 'Em Poker game


    Candywriter announces the release of Imagine Poker 3, an offline Texas Hold 'Em Poker game. Imagine Poker allows players to pit their wits against 20 infamous characters from history, mythology, and legend, including Cleopatra, Robin Hood, Abraham Lincoln, Dracula, Marie Antoinette, the Grim Reaper, and many more. The game features fully animated opponents and an adaptive artificial intelligence engine.

    Version 3 features a revamped 3D interface, four new characters, two dealers, six new rooms to play in, and optimization for Windows Vista and Mac OS 10.5 Leopard.

    Imagine Poker allows users to set up a tournament with any rules they like and then try to defeat all 20 characters in order to win! Imagine Poker tracks detailed statistics across all games and ranks players in a Leaderboard.

    Embedded within Imagine Poker is Candywriter's Poker Ghost software that provides detailed mathematical analysis of a poker hand at any given time.

    "This game truly has something for everyone, and can be appreciated by players at any level." - MacPokerTools.com

    Imagine Poker 3 runs flawlessly on Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OS X. It requires 52 MB of disk space.

    A free trial of Imagine Poker 3 is available at:

    http://www.candywriter.com/imaginepoker.html

    The software can be unlocked for $19.95.

    Pacific Storm: Allies Goes Gold

    Pacific Storm: Allies, the latest title in the Pacific Storm series of WWII Pacific Theater of war titles from Buka and cdv Software Entertainment USA, has gone gold today. The game, which puts players in the roles of fighter jocks, ship captains and master strategists with its unique combination of strategy and action-based gameplay, is set for a retail release in late January. For more information about Pacific Storm: Allies, please visit the new official site at http://pacificstorm.cdvus.com.

    Pacific Storm: Allies is the latest title in the Pacific Storm series of WWII Pacific theater games which combine real-time strategy, resource management and exciting, in-your-face combat action. In Pacific Storm: Allies, players jump into the thick of battle, playing as the United States, Japan, and a new playable nation - the United Kingdom. Allied nations, including the Netherlands, Germany and Russia, offer a new level of diplomacy and resource management to the game. An updated graphics engine brings to life new aircraft, naval ships and landscapes, showcasing them in lush, vivid detail.

    As with the original Pacific Storm, Allies offers something for everyone - armchair admirals can take command of massive fleets from a sweeping strategic perspective, while the action fan can jump into the cockpit to battle it out in the skies, or man deck guns to turn enemy ships into smoking hulks.