Darkeden and Daden available for download

Joymax Announces Darkeden And Daden Market Launch

Joymax, an independent developer of interactive entertainment for the global market, has launched their vampire-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Darkeden. Previously only available in an open beta test, Darkeden is now available for everyone to play for free. Players can log in today and slay vampires, fight humans, or crush ousters! Players can also retreat to the new Daden Market where they can purchase Coins and spend them on Premium Service for access to new areas, rare items, weapons, armor, pets, armor and more.

About Darkeden
A free-to-play MMORPG, Darkeden invites players into a bleak near-future environment and a brutal conflict between three distinct races-vampires, slayers, and ousters. Featuring hand-rendered graphics and an isometric 2D view, Darkeden is easy for novices to learn, yet includes a broad variety of features and character-building options for hardcore players. Darkeden contains hundreds of potential skills and two distinct systems of character advancement, and is available to download and play free of charge.

Darkeden is available for download at http://www.darkedenonline.net/.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 out soon

DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 REACHES GOLD STATUS

Latest Installment of KOEI's Popular Action Series Ships to North American Retailers Beginning February 19, 2008

Burlingame, CA – February 12, 2008 - KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that Dynasty Warriors 6 has reached gold status and will ship to North American retailers beginning February 19, 2008. Dynasty Warriors 6 will be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

Consumers can find Dynasty Warriors 6 at the following retailers: Amazon.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, Game Crazy, Game Rush, GameStop, Gamefly, EB Games, and Wal-Mart.

About Dynasty Warriors 6
Selling over 15 million units combined worldwide, KOEI’s award-winning Dynasty Warriors series and Samurai Warriors series of Tactical Action games have become an astonishing success and are global phenomenon. With Dynasty Warriors 6, KOEI is reinventing the Tactical Action experience for the next generation.

Set in Ancient China during the 3rd century, Dynasty Warriors 6 immerses gamers in a truly cinematic kung-fu action experience. Celebrated characters have been completely re-imagined with new weapons and fighting techniques motion-captured from some of today’s leading stuntmen and women in Asia. With the game’s new “Renbu” attack system and game controls, players can execute lightning-fast combos and the most dazzling fighting moves with ease.

Developed from the ground up exclusively for next-generation platforms, the game’s proprietary engine delivers the most chaotic and challenging Tactical Action experience to date. Players can use the landscape to elude the thousands of soldiers swarming the battlefield. But as players move and attack, adaptable enemy A.I. devises offensive and defensive combat tactics, and can retaliate with packs of fierce hunting dogs and patrol boats. All of the explosive action comes to life in high definition, 60 frames per second (fps) graphics.

Based on the epic novel, “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”, Dynasty Warriors 6 depicts the massive battles ignited by the fall of the Han Dynasty when three rebellious states moved to overthrow the Emperor of China.

Created by KOEI’s Omega Force team, Dynasty Warriors 6 delivers breathtaking visuals in 720p HDTV, and in-game DolbyDigital audio. This game is rated “T” (Teen – Violence) by the ESRB. Dynasty Warriors 6 is for 1 to 2 players. Press can find assets (watermark-free) at gamespress.com. For the latest information on Dynasty Warriors 6, visit www.koei.com/dw6.

Fate Of Hellas PC video game

JoWooD Productions Engages Strategy Genre With Fate Of Hellas

JoWooD announces new strategy game – pick your battles in ancient Greece

Liezen, Austria, February 12th 2008; JoWooD Productions announces a new title for 2008 and expands their strategy portfolio.

The RTS game “Fate of Hellas” combines economic development with tactical real time battles, all fully shown in 3D. In two campaigns with seven missions, each the player is able to take over control of the legendary people of Macedonia.

You will fight alongside Alexander The Great and bring peace to the city states of ancient Greece. Put together an army and fight with your soldiers for wealth and peace, becoming more successful than Alexander The Great has ever been. But beware: It will not be just your enemies that will envy you!

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Thrilling realtime battles in ancient Greece
„Fate of Hellas“ is an RTS game, which takes the player to ancient Greece: 2500 Years ago, before the rise of Rome, fierce battles between the Greeks and their enemies took place.

Build formations with your troops
3 different formations for strategic fights!

Equip your troops with weapons from your defeated enemies
Pick up the weapons left behind by your enemies after you have killed them in combat

Besiege the citys of historic Greece!
The more cities you conquer, the greater your power on the battlefield

More than 60 different characters!
Different fighters, buildings, vehicles and many more

Fate of Hellas will be available in March 2008 for 29,99 €.

Developer: WorldForge
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Expected age rating: 16+
UK Release: March 28th 2008

Infinity Open beta phase starts on February 14th

Infinity

Open beta phase starts on February 14th!

Ready to enter the arena with all your friends? On February 14th Infinity Online will start its open beta phase so that all GameTribe players will be able to join the fight!

Discover the hack and slash taste of Infinity Online!

Choose the arena, enter the fray with your favourite warrior and lead your guards against other players or side by side with your friends in the cooperative mode.

The game will offer you several updates such as:

• New Guards
  
• New characters: Alexia and Kain
  
• New missions and PVP maps
  
• New armor sets and items in the shop
  
• It’s time to fight against your enemies!
  
• It’s time to play Infinity Online!
  

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XLEAGUE.TV - £10,000 HALO 3 4 Vs 4 Team League Finals

XLEAGUE.TV - £10,000 HALO 3 4 Vs 4 Team League Finals

The largest cash prize for a console Video Gaming final ever in the UK!

XLEAGUE.TV will provide televised and web coverage of the final, with eight teams battling it out in the double elimination play-off.

With top seeded Team Devastation trying to fight their way to the final from the losers bracket, after their loss to XL3 reigning champions The Incredibles, and top teams such as Infused Gaming, Scar Tissue, and Catch 22 all battling it out; the competition is offering the best HALO 3 action the UK has ever seen.

Television Listings:

Sunday 17-Feb-08 and Monday 18-Feb-08 at 8pm – The Match – 4 X 1.5 hr tournament shows with match highlights, team profiles, expert commentary and pundits and £10,000 HALO 3 tournament final.

All programming on SKY Channel 208 and online at www.xleague.tv:

1st place - £5,000
2nd place - £2,500
3rd place - £1,500
4th place - £1,000

http://www.xleague.tv

Ultimate Terrain X DVD Editions Released

Ultimate Terrain X DVD Editions Released

Flight One Software, in partnership with Scenery Solutions, has officially released the DVD Editions of Ultimate Terrain X – USA & Ultimate Terrain X - Canada for Flight Simulator X.

Both DVD Editions have been designed from the ground up to take advantage of the new technologies in FSX, and provide you with the most superior and complete terrain environment to date. As with our download versions, we use only the highest quality commercial source data in our products. Roads, Rivers, Streams, Bridges, Landclass, Waterclass, Night Lighting, Coastlines, and more are packed into these Ultimate Terrain X editions.

The DVD Editions are priced at a great value of $34.95 each and are available now worldwide from the Flight1 website, www.flight1.com and our premier resellers.

For more information on Ultimate Terrain X – USA – http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=FL1-UXU-001

For more information on Ultimate Terrain X – Canada - http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=FL1-UXC-001

2K Games Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3

2K Games Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3


Epic Games, Inc., one of the world’s leading developers of cutting-edge computer and video games and the pioneer of the award-winning Unreal Engine, today announced that its Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools will be used for unannounced games in development by 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software.

"2K had a very positive experience working with Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 since it enables games to perform exceptionally well on both console and the PC,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Epic’s technology and support is expected to help 2K produce world-class titles for games on any platform.”

“We are excited about continuing our relationship with 2K based on our past success with the company,” said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. “We have no doubt that the Unreal Engine 3 will continue to assist 2K in producing the industry's most amazing and original games.”

About Unreal Engine 3
The award-winning Unreal Engine is known for cutting-edge graphics and a best-of-breed toolset. Unreal Engine 3 maintains those features while adding massive world support, multi-processor support, next-generation console optimizations, and one of the most mature tool pipelines in the industry. Unreal Engine 3's advanced toolset is designed specifically to accelerate developers' productivity for ultra-complex, next-generation content. Additional information on Unreal Engine can be obtained through the Unreal Technology web site at www.unrealtechnology.com.

Race Driver: GRID coming to Nintendo DS

Race Driver: GRID coming to Nintendo DS this summer, complete with circuit creation system.

It's all about creating the race - Race Driver: GRID set to define portable racing.

This summer, take inspiration from competing in the world's most exciting racing cars on legendary circuits and iconic city streets and then get creative with the most powerful track editor in portable gaming, as Codemasters® announces that a special edition of Race Driver: GRID™ is coming to Nintendo DS™.

Set to launch simultaneously with the home console and PC versions, the Nintendo DS edition has been specifically designed for the handheld and is set to offer the most complete pick-up-and-play pocket racing package, complete with stunning visuals.

Race Driver: GRID will deliver intense, incident-packed wheel-to-wheel racing against aggressive AI opponents to create a breathtaking race experience, all the way from the grid to the flag. Accessible handling will enable gamers to jump straight into the action, while a huge career mode includes championship and race events. Quick fire Challenges offer a fast fix of racing for gamers on-the-go and include Time Trials, Speed Tests and Chase events.

Bringing a new world of motor sport to life, players will race at beautifully realised and diverse locations across three continents. In Europe, race prestige marques on the world's most famous circuits including Spa and the Nurburgring. In America, compete in powerful muscle cars through the streets of San Francisco to Washington DC. Taking the race to Japan, experience the unique exhilaration of drift racing on the neon lit streets of Shibuya and then compete in Touge events, downhill races that operate on the fringe of legality.

Exclusively for the Nintendo DS edition, Race Driver: GRID will feature the evolution of the critically acclaimed track editor, first seen in Race Driver™: Create and Race™. With over 60 individual pieces, the creation system offers near-limitless design options, including the ability to personalise trackside hoardings and billboards. Players will be able to craft complete championship circuits in detail or, using the simple Free-Draw tool, create and race within minutes.

Extensive online and multiplayer options let players compete in adrenaline pumping four-player races, climb to the top of global online leader boards for every race event, or share up to four individually created tracks with up to four players in the ultimate custom race series. Gamers can also upload and download new tracks to Race Driver: GRID servers.

With a stunning selection of real-world settings, outstanding racing cars, a powerful track editor and incredible graphics, Race Driver: GRID is the most exciting, fun and feature packed racer you can fit in your pocket. Developed by Firebrand Games, the team responsible for the award-winning Race Driver: Create and Race, the Nintendo DS edition of Race Driver: GRID is coming summer 2008. To register for future driver briefings and get a place on the grid, be sure to visit www.RaceDriverGrid.com.

MASS EFFECT TO LAND ON PC IN MAY

Leading video game developer BioWare, an Electronic Arts company, has announced that the award-winning space epic Mass Effect™ will be released for the PC in May 2008. Published by EA and re-designed for the PC, Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline.

Optimized for the PC, Mass Effect for the PC incorporates the following features:
• Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
• High resolution visuals – Mass Effect for the PC features highly detailed textures, characters and environments.
• Fully customizable controls – PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like.
• Run & Gun Control – Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action.
• New decryption mini-game.
• New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.

“Mass Effect serves as a powerful example of video games as an art form, delivering new levels of emotional intensity, realistic characters and a gripping storyline – all set in a compelling new universe,” said Ray Muzyka, General Manager, BioWare and Vice President, Electronic Arts. Frank Gibeau, President of EA’s Games Label added, “EA has struck an agreement with Microsoft to handle future publishing for Mass Effect. We are looking forward to releasing Mass Effect on the PC this Spring and brand new titles in the future.”

Originally released for the Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system, Mass Effect has received critical acclaim throughout the world with more than 70 awards including Game of the Year, Console Game of the Year and Role-Playing Game of the Year. Mass Effect combines a deep story with intense combat and challenges the player to make difficult decisions that can significantly impact the course of events. An innovative conversation system allows for lifelike interaction with some of the most realistic digital actors, voiced by Hollywood actors such as Seth Green, Marina Sirtis, Lance Henriksen and Keith David. Mass Effect for the PC has not yet been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.

DUNGEON EXPLORERTM WARRIORS OF ANCIENT ARTS NOW AVAILABLE ON SONY PSP AND NINTENDO DS

DUNGEON EXPLORERTM WARRIORS OF ANCIENT ARTS NOW AVAILABLE ON PSP AND DS

Hudson Entertainment's Classic RPG Franchise Returns, Bringing Two Different Game Play Experiences & Stories to Handheld Platforms

Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, today announced that Dungeon Explorer Warriors of Ancient Arts for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system and Nintendo DS are now available at retail. Published by Hudson and distributed in North America by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., both versions will retail for a SRP of $29.99 each.

“We are thrilled to bring back a classic RPG franchise on current gen platforms,” said John Greiner President and CEO of Hudson Entertainment. “Both the PSP system and Nintendo DS games offer players two deep, action-packed RPG experiences that truly represent what the Dungeon Explorer property is all about.”

Both versions deliver unique game play adventures, while updating the classic series with all-new engaging stories. On the PSP® system, players find themselves on a quest to uncover the fate of a legendary kingdom. Along the way, heroes will engage in epic battles and fight against demonic and monstrous creatures, armed with their own arsenal of assorted weapons. There are hundreds of variations between weapons, armor and equipment for players to choose from, all of which can be reworked as they progress through the adventure.

On the PSP® system, players have the ability to choose their warfare style with more than 150 different kinds of fighting arts, one of them being Big Bang Arts. Big Bang Arts, unique to Dungeon Explorer™ Warriors of Ancient Arts for the PSP® system, allows three players to team up to triple their destructive power in Ad-Hoc Multiplayer mode. Big Bang Arts harnesses the power of all three characters at once to unleash a devastating attack on the enemy. Timing is crucial, as the game is action-oriented, and must be calculated precisely in order to be successful. The PSP® system has been rated T (Teen) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

The Nintendo DS version places gamers in a land beleaguered by a legion of undead, monstrous soldiers. The story takes place long after the events of the PSP system, as a legend foretells of a hero who will rise to face the growing threat. Gamers must rediscover the lost Ancient Fighting Arts to restore peace to the once flourishing kingdom of Westria. With more than 60 different fighting arts across 8 lost Ancient Fighting Art schools, players can become skilled warriors in order to successfully wage battle against their enemies. Armories of weapons, armor and equipment are available to players, along with three hero races and three character job classes. Players can also play in a group, as 3 players can join forces to battle the Demon God’s minions via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The Nintendo DS™ version has been rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB.

Massive Updates For SwitchBlade, Bringing Controller Support To More PC Games

Blue Orb Releases Massive Updates For SwitchBlade, Bringing Controller Support To More PC Games

SwitchBlade Version 3.0 Now Available from Multiple Download Sites

Blue Orb, Inc. today brought the console controller experience to even more PC gamers with the release of SwitchBladeTM Version 3.0. The updated release adds brand-new controller solutions, called Blades, for Guild Wars®, Hellgate: LondonTM, and Half-Life 2. In addition, Blue Orb delivers an enhanced World of Warcraft® Blade with class-specific schemes and other improvements.

Available as a free download from SwitchBladeGaming.com, FileFront.com, FilePlanet.com Curse.com, Spawnpoint.com, Xfire.com, and other popular download sites, the new version is the first major expansion of SwitchBlade's game support.

"Today's release is a huge step toward realizing our ultimate goal with SwitchBlade, which is full-featured controller support for the most exciting PC games," said Aaron Levin, Vice President of Business Development for Blue Orb. "We want to give gamers new options for how to play their favorite PC games – we're starting by bringing the console experience to a few key PC titles today, but just wait for the rest of 2008."

For more information, please visit www.switchbladegaming.com.

Penumbra Black Plague PC video game ships plus download demo

Penumbra Black Plague shipping to stores in North America

Publisher Paradox Interactive proudly confirms the release of the eagerly anticipated horror adventure, Penumbra Black Plague, shipping to stores in North America from today.

The second instalment in the Penumbra series becomes the latest addition to the survival horror genre, inviting gamers to continue Philips quest from the cliffhanger finale of the previous episode.

Developed by Frictional Games, the highly talented and creative two-man team has toiled to deliver a gaming experience that surpasses the lofty expectations generated by their first collaboration.

Visit the official website: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/penumbra/

Play the demo: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/penumbrablackplague/download_6185668.html?tag=topslot;title;1&om_act=convert&om_clk=dltopslot

Buy Penumbra Black Plague on GamersGate: http://www.gamersgate.com/index.php?page=product&what=view&sku=DD-PENBP

Suggested retail price: USD 19.99/ EUR 19.99

StoneLoops! Of Jurassica Open Beta Launched

StoneLoops! Of Jurassica Open Beta Launched

Codeminion, authors of the hit casual game Magic Match, announce the launch of StoneLoops! Open Beta on www.codeminion.com.

Codeminion, authors of the hit causal game Magic Match, are happy to announce the launch of StoneLoops! of Jurassica Open Beta version. The game is available for testing immediately on the new www.codeminion.com website to anyone who joins the beta program.

StoneLoops! of Jurassica is a unique marble popper set in the prehistoric era. It features stunning visuals and a twist on the regular marble popping mechanic which lets players grab and shoot balls directly from the path. This change makes such an impact on the overall experience that after playing StoneLoops! many people find it difficult to enjoy older games. Introduction of the Strategy Mode is also new to the marble popper genre.

About Codeminion
Codeminion S.C. is an independent developer of casual games, based in Warsaw, Poland. Most known for the successful, best of 2005 Magic Match fantasy puzzle game, Codeminion focuses on high quality, innovative titles with mass market appeal.
For more information about Codeminion and their Beta Program:
www.codeminion.com

FlatOut Head On – Official PSP Demo due for Release

FlatOut Head On – Official PSP Demo due for Release 22 February 2008

Empire Interactive has today confirmed that European gamers will be among the first in the world to sample its eagerly awaited PSP title FlatOut Head On with the release of the official PSP demo on 22nd February 2008.

“This is a great way for us to showcase FlatOut Head On to PSP gamers”, said Sean Walsh, Empire Interactive Product Manager. “PSP enthusiasts can often be heard talking on forums and blogs about the lack of good demos available for their beloved handheld. We wanted to help satisfy that need, and by giving them a taste of some of the featured modes - Carnage, Deathmatch Derby and Ragdoll Stunts – we think that it’ll really whet their appetite for destruction.”

The three featured game modes on the demo are ‘Carnage Race’, ‘Deathmatch Derby’ and one of the classic Ragdoll stunts. ‘Carnage Race’ is a fight against the clock to score as many points as you can in the given time by causing as much damage as possible to the scenery and your opponents in order to maximise your score. ‘Deathmatch Derby’ is an arena-based Derby with one simple objective – destroy your opponents before they destroy you with the aid of 3 lives and a multitude of power-ups. And finally, for the first time in FlatOut Head On, the Ragdoll Stunts take centre stage as a fully integrated component of the main Carnage Challenge mode. In High Jump drive the car down the ramp as fast as possible and launch your driver through the windscreen high into the sky and watch it slam into the metal net.

Play on all the featured modes included will be unlimited, however players will not be able to save their progress and no other features will be unlocked.

The FlatOut Head On PSP demo will be available for download from http://uk.playstation.com and the Empire Interactive website: http://www.empireinteractive.com from the 22nd February 2008.

FlatOut Head On is due for its European release on 14th March 2008 and will feature some of the most destructive hi-octane motorised anarchy handheld racing has ever seen.

World Rally Championship 3D Mobile cellphone Game Scoops IMGA Award

'World Rally Championship 3D' Mobile Game Scoops IMGA 2007's 'People's Choice Award'

Even As the Clock Ticks Away, It's Impossible to Ignore the Fierce 3D Graphics and Cinematic Camera Angles of WRC

At yesterday’s IMGA Ceremony, I-play, the mobile publishing division of Oberon Media, the world’s leading multi-platform casual games company, was awarded the IMGA 2007’s ‘People’s Choice Award’ for the ‘World Rally Championship 3D’, the mobile game based on one of the most exciting spectator sports in the world. The game, published by I-play, was developed by I-play’s partner Firemint.

The FIA ‘World Rally Championship 3D’ features up to 16 official WRC locations; players must master four challenging environments and road surfaces in both arcade and championship modes – all against the clock! The game also features cinematic camera angles; third person driving views; track hazards such as logs, boulders and crashed cars, as well as the official WRC music and sound effects!

New Gaming Community renowned for its free, automated patch delivery system

GameShadow Launches New Gaming Community & amBX Support

GameShadow Ltd – renowned for its free, automated patch delivery system – today announced that its new gaming community had left Beta. The announcement coincides with the company’s recent implementation of Philips amBX support, as part of its ongoing commitment to provide gamers with all the latest demos, trailers, and drivers.

The gaming community infrastructure has been undergoing rigorous stress and usability testing since mid-December, and the company is very proud to finally fling open the doors. The service includes:

Profiles automatically populated with the users’ game data, recorded by the existing GameShadow Downloader. No need to manually input every game you own!

Gaming specific functionality Most Wanted list, and a news feed reporting user-tailored events like new demos and the games friends are playing.

Gaming Community tools like messaging, friends, groups, and a customisable user interface.

Founder Tony Treadwell has said, “This is a big part of GameShadow’s ongoing drive to become a hub for gamers the world over. We’re known for providing fast downloads, but the addition of the new gaming community, strong editorial and a broader user-base really means we can offer something no one else can match.”

Despite this, the company is still committed to its original diktat. Tony Treadwell again, “We’re still the fastest, easiest way to stay on top of the latest patches, demos and trailers. We’ve just released the 2.4 version of the GameShadow Downloader, which – along with the usual performance increases – now allows amBX users to automatically keep up to date with the latest amBX drivers and updates.”

“We’re delighted to be working with GameShadow to get amBX software out to our customers as efficiently as possible,” said Jo Cooke, amBX Chief Marketing Officer. “Partnering with GameShadow was an easy decision to make, and a seamless transition. We look forward to working with the company as we roll out more amBX updates and gaming files in the future.”

GameShadow has had a strong Christmas period, growing to almost 1 million subscribers, meaning the company is now in a position to unite gamers the world over.

Overclocked: A History of Violence Announced by Lighthouse Interactive

Solid Release Date for Overclocked: A History of Violence Announced by Lighthouse Interactive

Leading Publisher Lighthouse Interactive and dtp Entertainment AG, today announced a solid release date for their highly anticipated psychological thriller Adventure game, Overclocked: A History of Violence. This PC DVD-ROM game will begin hitting stores shelves across the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and Benelux territories on May 2, 2008. And will begin shipping to major retail stores in Canada and the U.S. on March 31, 2008. Created by award-winning developer House of Tales Entertainment, Overclocked explores an archetypical, yet actual condition of mankind: violence. Players will become engrossed in a world where memories and illusions; dreams and reality; perpetrators and victims… collide. Overclocked: A History of Violence is Windows Vista compatible. Six screenshots accompany this press release.

Erik Schreuder, CEO Lighthouse Interactive said, "We are very proud to expand our line-up with this high quality Adventure game. House of Tales is known for their strong characters and thought provoking plots, and Overclocked is an exceptional example of their talents. Players will take on the role of six different characters throughout the game. This innovative approach, combined with chronologically inverse storytelling, will give players the immersive experience they've been waiting for." Schreuder went on to say, "Overclocked: A History of Violence was released in German speaking territories with great success. Adventure gamers in English speaking territories will now have the chance to enjoy this extraordinary game."

UK video games charts

All formats

(Full price) Week ending 9 February 2008

1 DEVIL MAY CRY 4 CAPCOM -
2 MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA
3 TUROK DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
4 BURNOUT PARADISE ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 PDC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DARTS 08 OXYGEN INTERACTIV
6 CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE ACTIVISION
7 THE CLUB SEGA
8 FIFA 08 ELECTRONIC ARTS
9 CONFLICT: DENIED OPS EIDOS
10 THE SIMPSONS GAME ELECTRONIC ARTS
11 ASSASSIN'S CREED UBISOFT
12 WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2008 THQ
13 NEED FOR SPEED: PROSTREET ELECTRONIC ARTS
14 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2008 KONAMI
15 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. NINTENDO
16 LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA LUCASARTS
17 GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK ACTIVISION
18 RATATOUILLE THQ
19 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2008 SEGA
20 TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 08 ELECTRONIC ARTS

Award Winning BioShock To cellphone mobile phones

Mobile Gamers: Welcome to Rapture

IG Fun & Indiagames To Bring The Award Winning "BioShock" To Mobile

IG Fun LLC, the international publishing arm of Indiagames Ltd, India’s benchmark online and mobile games company; today announced it will bring BioShock, one of the most awarded PC & Console games in the history of gaming, on the mobile platform. IG Fun secured the global rights to develop and publish BioShock for the mobile platform from 2K Games.

BioShock is a first-person shooter game with role playing game customization elements. It is the 2nd highest rated Xbox 360 game and the 3rd highest rated PC game till date. Since its launch, BioShock has been well accepted by gamers and critics all over the world. The game received overwhelmingly positive press reviews, particularly for its “morality-based" storyline, immersive environment and Ayn Rand-inspired dystopian setting. At E3 2006, BioShock was given "Game of the Show” award. It was adjudged as the “Best Xbox 360 Game” during Leipzig Game Convention 2007. BAFTA 2007 conferred BioShock the “Best Game Award”.

Sean Malatesta, CEO, IG Fun said, “We’re trying to do great things and BioShock on mobile promises to offer a whole new gaming experience and unmatched excitement amongst mobile gamers the world over. BioShock is a special game in its genre; it brings an element of conflicting morals which has an impact on the storyline, and, among other things, on the difficulty of the game itself.”

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Gondal, Founder & CEO, Indiagames Ltd. added, “Bio-shock on mobile will herald the next level in mobile game development and gameplay experience. The PC and console version of the game has already been a huge hit and we are confident of replicating the success on the mobile platform too.”

BioShock places the player in the role of a plane crash survivor named Jack, who must explore the underwater Objectivist-dystopian city of Rapture, and survive attacks, by the mutated beings and mechanical drones that populate it. The gamer will have to make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture or save them?

This "genetically enhanced" first-person shooter lets the gamer do things never before possible in the genre: turn everything into a weapon, biologically mod body with plasmids, hack devices and systems, upgrade weapons and craft new ammo variants, and experiment with different battle techniques in an incredibly unique underwater city.

Online conference with the leader of Rig'n'Roll PC video game

1C opens online conference with the leader of Rig'n'Roll team

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher 1C Company is pleased to announce that it will have an online conference with Igor Belago, leader of SoftLab-Nsk. SoftLab-Nsk is the development studio behind the critically acclaimed Hard Truck franchise and is currently working on the third game in the line-up - Rig’n’Roll.

The online conference starts on February 12. Readers may ask any question they want to Igor simply by posting them in the correct forum. The developers will choose the most popular and interesting questions and Igor Belago will answer them on 1C's official forum.

To participate in this conference forum members must read the conference rules and post their questions here on the forum. Questions will only be accepted until February 22. After this date Igor and his team will start answering the posts in order.

Rig’n’Roll is a sequel to the famous Hard Truck series. Gamers can race high-powered big rig trucks along thousands miles of real Californian roads, visiting San-Francisco to San Diego, San Jose to Los Angeles. Rig’n’Roll delivers players the ultimate truck driving experience with authentic models of trucks and their interiors, completely new physics and astonishing 3D graphics.

Website:http://www.1cpublishing.com/

Rig’n’Roll also gives gamers an opportunity to test their management skills as they establish their own cargo transportation company. Players will recruit staff and hire other drivers to work for them as they expand their business and eliminate their competitors from the transportation market. Apart from being the most accurate and innovative truck driving simulation game ever produced, Rig’n’Roll immerses players in an exciting story with an unexpected finale, making new allies and battling treacherous foes as they discover a conspiracy that will test their skills to the limit.

Hands-On Mobile Launches cellphone game Heroes Lore in Europe

Hands-On Mobile Launches Heroes Lore in Europe

Hands-On Mobile, the world's leading developer of connected games and applications, announces that Heroes Lore: Wind of Soltia is now available for download across Europe. Hands-On Mobile is launching the game as part of its 'Best of Korea' programme, which fast-tracks the very best games from the world's leading mobile gaming market for launch in other territories. Heroes Lore: Wind of Soltia sold more than 100,000 copies in its first month when it was released in Korea and went on to regularly top the country's mobile charts.

Heroes Lore: Wind of Soltia takes place in a huge world, comprising over 100 varied maps. Players play as one of three playable characters, a Knight, Rogue or Guardian. The characters must battle through diverse locations ranging from dungeons to deserts and icy tundra to lush grassland. Players are confronted by more than 80 types of monsters and bosses in their quest, all of whom must be defeated using a combination of the basic weaponary available and the magical items that can be collected.

"Heroes Lore has been massively successful for us in Korea and we are delighted that we have the reach to introduce European players to a game that has proven to be so immensely popular on the other side of the world," said Greg Robinson, President and General Manager EMEA, Hands-On Mobile. "Heroes Lore: Wind of Soltia is the first title in the Heroes Lore series, but we anticipate being able to bring the multiplayer sequels to Europe this year, which will only increase further the demand and popularity of what is the probably the best mobile RPG game available."

Heroes Lore has already been exceptionally well received by the European games press, Midlet Review gave the game 9/10, stating: "HLWS is no ordinary game, it will catch you and will be a part of your life." Mobile Game FAQs gave Heroes Lore 86% and claimed that in terms of "…depth and gameplay it is second to none on the mobile."

Hands-On Mobile has also teamed up with the major RPG community, Spawn Point to promote the game.

Imperium Romanum: The PC Playable Demo for download

"Imperium Romanum": The Playable Demo!

Kalypso Media Group is pleased to announce the release of the playable demo of the upcoming strategy title “Imperium Romanum”. The sequel to the successful "Glory of the Roman Empire" which sold over 1 million units throughout Europe, “Imperium Romanum” is a challenging, enjoyable, and authentic quest to rule the world.

As the governor of a Roman province the player must test their strategic abilities as they defend their settlement against the attacking Barbarians, trade goods and strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement.

The fortune of your settlement lies very much in your own hands…..

With missions based on real events and locations and enhanced by elements like crime and economics, Imperium Romanum is the complete historical strategy gaming experience. Impressive graphics showcase historically accurate buildings, natural disasters, and siege machines, as well as an improved battle system where the player commands their armies. The missions are interactive, so the players activate the goals when they choose.

The demo includes two training missions and one game mission and can be downloaded from:

http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/demos/imperiumromanum/demo.html

http://www.worthdownloading.com/download.php?gid=3115&id=14013

Imperium Romanum, will be published on 22nd February 2008 at a price of £29,99. The title will be released by the Kalypso Group worldwide, excluding Spain and Italy. Imperium Romanum is already considered to be one of the top PC-strategy games of the first quarter of next year.

Roogoo video game for Xbox LIVE and PC

SouthPeak Make It Two For LIVE

Innovative, Charming Puzzle Title Coming To Xbox LIVE Arcade and PCs This Spring

SouthPeak Games has announced it will be releasing Roogoo for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC this spring. Developed by Spidermonk Entertainment, Roogoo uses geometric shapes and rotating discs to craft a frenetic, exciting puzzle game framed within an imaginative storyline and a delightfully realised fantasy universe and is the second title SouthPeak have announced for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360.

Roogoo tasks players with guiding meteors in the form of shaped blocks though a series of rotating disks as a means of saving the planet Roo and the entire Roogoo race. If aligned correctly, the disks allow the blocks to reach the ground and scores are awarded. However, it’s not as easy as simply rotating the disks to form a neat tunnel. Various obstacles and enemies will impede the blocks’ transit and with the flow of meteor blocks steadily increasing as the game progresses, players will have to think on their feet to save the Roogoo and rack up seriously high scores.

“Roogoo is a rare breed of puzzle game that combines compulsive play with an engaging storyline and a wonderful fantasy world,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “With its accessible gameplay, unique charm and high production values, Roogoo is set to carve its own niche when released for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC. Gamers will definitely have loads of fun mastering its unusual depth and trying to become the guru of Roogoo.”

“We set out to build an addictive, casual game that would be easy to play yet difficult to master,” said Scott March, President at SpiderMonk Entertainment. “SouthPeak gave us the freedom to push the limits of creativity and it resulted in a game that is truly different and has something for everyone. Not only do we have solid gameplay mechanic, but we have added a story element to the experience to really keep players engaged.”

Roogoo will be released for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC this spring.

End2End delivers fully managed Content Retailing Solution to Vodafone Turkey

End2End delivers fully managed Content Retailing Solution to Vodafone Turkey

Vodafone Turkey, Turkey's second largest mobile operator, has successfully launched End2End's fully outsourced Content Retailing Solution replacing Vodafone Turkey's previous platform service.

The Content Retailing Solution from End2End, Europe's leading provider of managed service solutions for mobile data, provides Vodafone Turkey with a fully outsourced gaming service including sourcing, deployments, hosting, retail management and settlement. This deal gives Vodafone Turkey access to over 100 content providers, including games from local developers in Turkey, as well as state-of-the-art content delivery functionalities and settlement services, which optimise profitability and content distribution.

Bernadette Lyons, Managing Director of End2End said "We are very happy with the extended cooperation, and we are working very actively with retail activities to be able to further increase the volumes for Vodafone Turkey."

End2End's Content Retailing Solution is already live in 20 countries, delivering retail and content management to leading operators across Europe and Asia Pacific. End2End's recent acquisition of Terraplay has strengthened its offering with the addition of in-game billing, cross operator community and multiplayer, and, combined with its content delivery system, takes End2End's mobile games retailing to a new level.

iGames Ready for SEGA's The Club Contests

iGames Gets Ready for The Club

One-Day Launch Party and Competition, March 1, at 50 Select Centers; Two-Week Showcase, March 3-16, at 100 Additional Centers

Events Sponsored by Alienware, Creative Labs, Games for Windows Live

WHAT:

Leading game center organization iGames to host a launch party and showcase to celebrate the release of SEGA’s The Club, a new breed of third-person shooter created by critically acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations.

WHEN & WHERE:

• One-day launch party: March 1, 2008 at 50 select iGames member centers, featuring a special LAN competition with giveaways courtesy of event sponsors Alienware, Creative Labs and Games for Windows Live
• 2-week showcase: March 3-16, 2008 at 100 additional iGames centers

ABOUT THE GAME:

The Club, created by critically acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations, is a new breed of third-person shooter, combining fast-paced run and gun gameplay, destructive environments, and lethal weapons. You will fight to survive in a shadowy underground blood-sport controlled by faceless, obscenely wealthy and influential elite who place their bets on who will survive as the blood-bath ensues before them. Take control of up to eight uniquely trained killers motivated by greed, driven by pure insane bloodlust, and hell bent on earning respect on a global level.

• Rise Through the Ranks of The Club. As one of eight fighters, blast your way through five single player game modes including: Sprint, Time Attack, Survivor, Siege, and Run the Gauntlet.
• Earn Respect Online. Shoot your way to the top of the leader boards in over nine cut-throat multiplayer modes. You will face-off with 7 real-time opponents online or battle with your friends offline in 4-player split-screen* action modes. *(Console Versions Only)
• "The Club™ is Global. Battle in eight unique real-world locations from around the globe, including war-torn cities, abandoned factories, steel mills and many more.
• "Extreme Gun Battles in Hazardous Environments. A motion blur camera system intensifies the adrenaline rush in both open range and close quarter firefights. Destroy and manipulate objects in the environment to your advantage.
• "Build up the highest score. A unique score-based accumulation system creates even more competition among players; the faster, more efficient and accurate that you are, the more points you will earn to unlock weapons, characters and maps.

The Club is rated “M” for “Mature” comes with a MSRP of $49.99 for the Games for Windows edition. For more info, visit: www.theclubgame.com

Ubisoft Announces My Weight Loss Coach for Nintendo DS

Ubisoft Announces My Weight Loss Coach

Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it will publish My Weight Loss Coach for the Nintendo DS™ system. Developed in Ubisoft’s Montreal studio under the guidance of both a fitness coach and a nutritionist, My Weight Loss Coach is a program designed to focus on taking positive steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“My Weight Loss Coach allows us to approach casual gamers with something innovative,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. “The game creates customized coaching sessions based on skill level, and, for the first time on DS, includes a pedometer. My Weight Loss Coach not only allows users to take control of their physical well-being, but it does so in a fun and engaging manner.”

My Weight Loss Coach features include:

• Personal Profiles: Create your personal profile and evaluate your improvement potential, then set up your objectives following the recommendations based on your personal profile
  
• Input Reward System: Log your progress on a daily or weekly basis, tracking your physical activity and nutrition habits
  
• The Pedometer: A peripheral device that comes with the game and can be easily updated through your DS, it’s the best way to control your daily physical effort, challenge yourself and balance your food intake
  
• Real-Life Landmark Checkpoints: As a reward, all the physical activities you achieve and good nutrition habits you acquire are converted into measurable distances based on real examples
  

My Weight Loss Coach is rated E for Everyone by the ERSB and will be available this summer.

The “My Coach” brand, part of Ubisoft’s Games for Everyone division, is made up of a series of games that encourages players to improve themselves while being entertained at the same time. Other titles in the brand include: My Word Coach for a stronger vocabulary, and My Spanish Coach and My French Coach for foreign language development.

Commanders: Attack of the Genos and Help Tron Destroy the Evil Sark in Discs of Tron – video games on Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade

Deploy, Engage and Win with "Commanders: Attack of the Genos" and Help Tron Destroy the Evil Sark in "Discs of Tron" – Both Games Launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!

This week, players can experience a strategy game like no other on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 when Sierra Online and SouthEnd Interactive launch "Commanders: Attack of the Genos.” Additionally, an arcade classic returns with “Discs of Tron” from Disney Interactive Studios and Backbone Entertainment, an updated faithful recreation of the famed cabinet game with HD graphics and enhanced sound. Both “Commanders: Attack of the Genos” and “Discs of Tron” launch this Wednesday 13th February at 09.00.

“Commanders: Attack of the Genos” is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game featuring an art deco look and ironic storyline. The game requires players to devise a masterful tactical battle strategy to both cripple the enemy and defend their territory from Genos, a genetically modified super race. Fight alongside a powerful Commander, which serves as a hero unit, in the 15-mission campaign with an arsenal of weapons including missile launchers, bombers and infantry in this turn-based strategy game.

Featuring a 1930’s art deco look and feel, “Commanders: Attack of the Genos” offers two unique endings, two difficulty levels and 15 diverse playable units to keep gamers coming back for more. “Commanders: Attack of the Genos” allows players to either challenge or team up with three friends in battle locally or over Xbox LIVE.

In “Discs of Tron,” gamers play as Tron in an attempt to defeat the evil Sark in an electronic battleground, using the iconic disc weapon. Survive 12 levels of Sark’s attacks in the single-player campaign or grab a friend and face off in multiplayer mode over Xbox LIVE to discover the true disc champion.

Released simultaneously with “Discs of Tron”, is downloadable content consisting of a theme and gamer pic pack, which contains images of Tron, a red soldier and the disc platforms from the game.


Where can I get these games from?

Commanders: Attack of the Genos: available for 800 MS Points from 9:00, Wednesday 13th February 2008

It is rated 12+

Discs of Tron: available for 400 MS Points from 9:00, Wednesday 13th February 2008

It is rated 3+

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.

MIDEAST CRISIS 2: Concept Artwork and Screenshots

MIDEAST CRISIS 2 has released a new set of images, including concept artwork and screenshots. Images are attached, and can also be seen here: http://www.isotx.com/forums/index.php?topic=6067

MEC2 is the upcoming mod for C&C3: Tiberian Wars. This release shows the workflow, from concept art and lego models to finalized in-game units. In addition, the highway screenshot shows part of the recently completed "Highway of Death" 4-player map (created by map artist Pivac). The notable thing is that, throughout the map, the highway will always be populated by cars moving in each direction. Even if the player continues to destroy them, they will keep spawning. This means that GOI players will have added incentive to build Martyrs on this map - since they have an unlimited amount of cars to hijack.

MEC2 is seeking voice actors for a variety of roles. If interested, please check this thread: http://www.isotx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4683 for information.

Fuel of War multiplayer demo launches on Microsoft Xbox Live

The Frontline is advancing on Xbox 360 as the new multiplayer demo from THQ and Kaos Studios and pushes the boundaries as the first demo to appear on Xbox Live offering 32 player online support.

In the first map of this exciting new demo of Frontlines: Fuel of war, players find themselves battling to the death in Northern Turkmenistan over a strategic oilfield. With vast expanses of open space to cover, players need to utilise available vehicles such as tanks, armoured cars and attack helicopters to crush all resistance and push the frontline forward. If intense vehicle combat is your thing, then you are in for a real treat.

For fans of more intense up close and personal combat this demo also features a second map. Gone are the wide open fields and devastating vehicles, as players get down and dirty on the streets of war torn Moscow in a bout of frantic guerilla warfare. The key to survival on this map is to effectively use of your weapon loadouts and class abilities to suppress and control the enemy’s movements.

Frontlines: Fuel of War is the new first person shooter from THQ and asks the player “What will happen if our oil reserves were about to run out?”.

As mankind is starved of one of its most vital resources, two super powers face off over the last remaining oil reserves in intense futuristic warfare. Starting on the oil fields of central Asia, Frontlines: Fuel of war takes players across the globe and right into the heart of Moscow itself.

Players will be able to take the war to their enemy using everything from guided smart bombs and remote control combat drones to the trusty assault rifle. The unique Frontline mechanic in this game ensures that the gameplay remains intense and fast-paced at all times as well as giving players the freedom to fully explore the vast gaming landscapes.

Can you step up and take the challenge or will you run away and hide when the Multiplayer demo of Frontlines: Fuel of War launches exclusively on Xbox Live today?