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Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns of the Patriots Free magazine

GamerZines.com produces one-off magazine dedicated to the year's hottest PlayStation 3 title.

GamerZines.com, the portal for free digital magazines for gamers, today announced the immediate availability of the Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns of the Patriots magazine. Produced by the same team that creates P3Zine, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots magazine offers a complete guide to the upcoming PlayStation 3 title.

“Getting access to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to produce this magazine meant that we could produce a unique guide that lifts the lid on the game that every PlayStation 3 owner can’t wait to play. Everyone wants to know how Hideo Kojima will bring the Metal Gear series to what is expected to be its ultimate conclusion” says Editorial Director, Dan Hutchinson.

In addition to delivering an in-depth tour of the new game, the magazine includes an exclusive interview with Hideo Kojima, as well as providing readers with a look back at the twenty years of Metal Gear through the video gaming ages. Available in English, French, Italian and German, and complete with hi-resolution screens, interactive elements and gameplay video, all available directly on the magazine pages, this official guide from Konami is a must-read for all Metal Gear fans.

All GamerZines.com magazines are professionally written and produced by a team of games journalists and publishers with decades of experience in the magazine industry. The portal offers free monthly magazines for various games platforms in interactive PDF format. All the magazines are enhanced with rich media and extensive video of the games in action.

Readers do not need to register to download the magazines, which are all completely free. All that is required to view the magazines is Adobe Reader version 6 or above on Windows or Mac, and a broadband internet connection.

Gamers can download the Ninja Gaiden 2 Special Edition now from http://www.gamerzines.com/

Alone in the Dark PC download available now with Free bonus countdown

European pre-orders for the downloadable PC version of highly anticipated action survival game Alone in the Dark are open now at www.atari-store.com.

Buy the game for €49.99 and get free bonus content of two music tracks from the game’s official soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere, and parts 1 and 2 of the making of documentary feature in which the team at Eden Games reveal the secrets behind this landmark videogame production.



Fans who pre-order will be able to pre-load the game 24 hours before the official release date, and will receive the activation key shortly after midnight on the day of launch making them among the first to be able to play Alone in the Dark.

Featuring a gripping story, design inspired by contemporary TV action dramas, and original gameplay based on real world rules physics, the action survival opus Alone in the Dark will launch across Europe on 20 June for Xbox 360, PC, Wii and PlayStation 2, with the PLAYSTATION 3 version following later in 2008. For more information on Alone in the Dark visit www.CentralDark.com.

Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel Screenshots

several new screenshots from the PC and console versions of its upcoming action-RPG, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. The new screens showcase updates to the game's graphics engine, including new high-resolution textures, character models and environments. Be sure to download these new screens and see the High Elf, Seraphim and Shadow Warrior devastate their enemies in fierce hand-to-hand combat and with powerful magical attacks



Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is an action-RPG which features a huge, seamless and living world spanning over 20 square miles of hand-crafted terrain, top-notch 3D graphics and online "hot swap" cooperative play with monsters that dynamically adjust for a consistent challenge. Be sure to download the press kit and immerse yourself in the rich fantasy world of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. For more information about Sacred 2, slated to ship world-wide in early Q3 of 2008, please visit http://www.sacred2.com.

Tornado - stylus/microphone-controlled collect-'em-up game on Nintendo DS

Tornado lets players join forces with Toki and the other members of the Cosmic Cleaners as they set out to restore all of Earth's buildings, vehicles, inhabitants and other obscure objects that have been stolen by the envious Prince using his mischievous "Black Hole Device." Using a combination of stylus and microphone activated controls, players will travel across Planet 69 as they level up and max out their "Tornado Machines" to literally uproot everything in their paths in effort to take back what Prince has wrongfully stolen and return it to Earth.

"After the successes of Zoo Keeper on DS, we at Ignition Entertainment are thrilled be working with the talented team over at Success once again," said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. "Their skill at developing fun and creative games has never ceased to amaze us."

Aside from featuring a fun-filled and action-packed Story Mode, Tornado also offers several other modes of gameplay including:

• Arcade Mode, where players can go back to levels that they have completed in Story Mode to wreak havoc and pickup item that were previously missed.
• Battle Mode, in which players can challenge a friend wirelessly and go head-to-head in a bout of mutual collecting.
• Bonus Mode, where players can view everything they've collected in Story and Arcade modes and listen to the soundtrack pieces they've collected.
  

Shuttle is giving away a one-off "Alone in the Dark" XPC special edition

Mini PC complete system including brand-new PC game to win

Today market leader in the Mini PC sector and manufacturer of multi form factor solutions, Shuttle Inc., starts a huge competition on the coming start of sales for the fifth part of "Alone in the Dark" from Atari.

The design of this fully equipped and worldwide one-off special edition has been developed in cooperation with Atari. The housing cover and front panel of the mini PC display scenes and elements from the game. In a complex procedure, the mini PC has been furnished with different images to create a visual depth that with the help of the game's dark atmosphere pulls the player into its spell.

"As the European-wide start of sales for Alone in the Dark begins, Atari and Shuttle are offering this unique chance to win," explains Tom Seiffert, Head of Marketing & PR, Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. "The value of this unique prize cannot be expressed in figures."

For maximum playing fun the Shuttle XPC Mini PC complete system comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, piles of memory, and a super quick graphics card. An XPC Barebone SG31G5 provides the platform of this extremely appealing mini PC.

From Friday 13 June to 7 July 2008 visitors to Shuttle's European website have the chance to win this exclusive mini PC together with the PC game. Anyone taking part in the competition has to correctly answer three questions on the game and then cross their fingers. In the end it will be destiny to pick the winner.

To the competition: www.shuttle.eu

Top Spin 3 video game for Wii DS PS3 and Xbox 360 goes gold

Top Spin 3 will be available at retailers across North America starting June 24th.

As the most authentic tennis video game, Top Spin 3 features stunning graphics and revolutionary gameplay that contains innovative new controls, signature player animations and styles, and expansive online offerings. Top Spin 3 gives players control over a wide selection of current top ranked tennis pros like Andy Roddick, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, as well legendary* players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. An incredibly deep player creator system provides fans with complete control over every aspect of their character with a new freeform face sculpting editor, and customizable swing animations, hairstyles, makeup, tattoos and grunts.



Top Spin 3 offers a wide variety of gameplay and features, including situation-specific behaviors, revamped audio with enhanced crowd reaction, and precise controls that fans can easily pick up and play while still providing the most genuine tennis experience possible. All-new Evolutionary Visuals showcase the intensity of the game as players sweat, demonstrate fatigue and accumulate grass and clay stains on their clothing over the course of a match, while competing at courts that have dynamic weather changes. Competitive players will also be able to create matches online and test their skills against friends or other ranked players around the world via singles or doubles in Exhibition, Custom, or World Tour Matches.

Fun Park theme park video game for Wii DS PS3

Fun Park, a videogame based on the world’s largest regional theme park company, North America’s Six Flags Inc., to bring the thrills and chills of a theme park to family living rooms worldwide. Featuring uniquely themed areas and mini-games based on a visit to a theme park, this new videogame ensures that summer fun continues all year round.

Calling gamers of all ages - Fun Park, welcomes the whole family into a virtual theme park filled with everyone’s favourite games, all re-imagined within a colossal park environment that is sure to keep gamers challenged. Upon entering the game, players are tasked with quests that encourage them to explore the park’s universe. After creating a unique custom character, Fun Park patrons can test their skills, win prizes, and play against friends and family with 40 mini-games.

“Everyone has memories of visiting theme parks with their families, and having a great time with games like the Ring Toss and Bumper Cars,” said Mitch Davis, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Brash Entertainment. “With Fun Park, we are re-imagining these time-honoured tests of luck and skill while taking advantage of today’s most popular gaming systems to create a great family fun experience.”

The creation of Fun Park demonstrates the way that Brash Entertainment continues to redefine licensed games for the gaming and entertainment industry. “Brash has already announced partnerships with leading film companies such as Lionsgate Films, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Studios, Vanguard Animation, and Warner Bros," explained Davis. "Six Flags is the world's largest regional theme park company; by teaming up with them, we continue to prove our strength in collaborating with the top brands in entertainment and bring the gaming experience to new fans worldwide.”



Fun Park will be available for the Wii, the Playstation 2 and Nintendo DS videogame systems from Nintendo.

This game has not yet been rated and will be available at retailers in Winter 2008.

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NHL 2K9 First Official NHL and NHLPA Hockey Video Game for Nintendo Wii

Exciting NHL hockey action pairs up with fun new features and Wii Remote controls

NHL 2K9, will be coming to the Wii console from Nintendo this fall. As the first and only officially licensed NHL and NHLPA video game for Wii, NHL 2K9 will offer fans the fun opportunity to play like the pros using the Wii Remote™ controller as a hockey stick, and enjoy playing hockey in a wholly unique and entertaining experience like never before.

“Nintendo is thrilled to have 2K Sports’ NHL 2K9 on the Wii platform this season,” said Steve Singer, VP of Licensing at Nintendo of America Inc. “This title has been highly anticipated by our Wii consumers who will now be able to use the Wii Remote to face-off, play hockey, and fire a slap shot in their living rooms.”

In celebration of NHL 2K9 for Wii, Nintendo’s most iconic video game character, Mario™, will be walking down the red carpet during the 2008 NHL Awards tonight at the Elgin Theatre, 6:15 p.m. ET in Toronto. Fans in attendance will also have the special opportunity to meet and greet Mario and have their picture taken with him.

“It’s our goal this year to bring the fun back to hockey video games,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “NHL 2K9 for Wii includes the full feature set as available on other platforms, and added Wii Remote controls and other exciting features specific for the Wii console will allow dedicated fans the opportunity to fully enjoy and embrace NHL hockey in a brand new experience.”

NHL 2K9, being developed by Visual Concepts, is not yet rated by the ESRB, and will be available this fall for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii console from Nintendo, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.

Basilisk Games announces Eschalon - Book II

Eschalon - Book II has entered full production and is expected to be released Q2 2009 for Windows, Macintosh and Linux-based computers.

The sequel to the 2007 acclaimed role-playing game Eschalon: Book I, Book II will continue the storyline from where it ended in the previous game and feature more than 60 gameplay enhancements.

"Basilisk Games is very excited to announce that we will be releasing Book II early next year. Classic, old-school computer role-playing is very much a viable market and we have been happy with the consumer response to Book I." commented Thomas Riegsecker, Lead Developer of the Eschalon series. "Book II will be an exciting step forward for the series."

No previous experience with Book I will be needed to enjoy Book II as the in-game narrative will guide unfamiliar players into the realm of Eschalon- a medieval fantasy world on the brink of war. The game will take players across multiple regions as they seek to further uncover the mystery surrounding their character's past. With an updated graphic engine, interface enhancements and gameplay improvements taken directly from fan suggestions, Book II will be an adventure no RPG enthusiast will want to miss!

About the Eschalon series:

Eschalon: Book II is the second game in a trilogy of RPGs designed to have a play style similar to classic RPGs of the 80's and 90's. With a focus on a single-player storyline, statistically driven character development and turn-based combat, Eschalon: Book II features a style of gameplay rarely seen anymore in commercial games.

Beyond Protocol - Fact Sheet

Beyond Protocol is an MMO RTS game that places you in a time where billions of Earth's exiles seek out the leadership of a few. You are placed in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions, leadership, and desire will bring forth changes sought by all who decide to step Beyond Protocol.

• Epic MMO Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game set on thousands of unique worlds in hundreds of star systems with each planet giving specific advantages and disadvantages to those who call it home.
  
• Lead your forces in planetary and space combat simultaneously and in real-time against thousands of other players.
  
  
  
• The first ever RTS that provides fully customizable units. You have the ability to design each component of every unit and facility giving you the ultimate power and flexibility to create your own strategy.
  
• Intense 3D graphics with player customizable features such as engine glow, beam color, clarity, and shield bloom provide cinematic video effects and scenery. With 3D planet terrains, planning for defensive and offensive positioning are required as you discover the terrain and how it can benefit your endeavors.
  
• Form alliances, join guilds and take part in the most dynamic and intricate political arena available in gaming. Employ your political skills to change the course and even the laws of the game through the galactic senate.
  
  
  
• Everything you do remains when you log off. Your empire continues to build, grow and battle even while offline in this truly persistent universe.
  
• Build a colony on your home world- allying with or destroying other players also claiming that world as home, launch endeavors to build space stations, explore your solar system, exploit and colonize other planets and other star systems.
  
• Gather mineral wealth for use in trades or technology design.
  
• Organize your forces and colonies so that control can be maintained even while offline through portable electronic devices and email.
  
• You choose your destiny! Are you to be a conquering emperor? A manipulative trade mogul seeking the highest prices for your wares? A diplomatic leader forming powerful alliances and influencing others to aid you in your goals? A treacherous leader of espionage seeking out and leveraging the secrets of other empires? The opportunities and options are limitless.
  
• You choose your depth of play! Through cooperative play, you and your friends can control a single empire and through aliasing, your friends can play your empire from their own account allowing for multiple players to control the actions of the empire simultaneously. Truly cooperative play in an MMO setting.
  

Unreal Tournament 3 out July 7th

Xbox 360 Version of Highly Anticipated and Award-Winning Franchise has New Features, Exclusive Content and Gears of War 2 Multiplayer Video.

Unreal Tournament 3, for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, is scheduled to be available on July 7, 2008, with several new features including split screen, five exclusive maps and two all-new characters, as well as all previously released downloadable content. Unreal Tournament 3, the award-winning first-person-shooter, has already shipped more than 1 million units for the PC and PLAYSTATION 3 systems.

In addition, the game will feature an exclusive video preview of Gears of War 2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.7-million-unit selling blockbuster third-person action game. The exclusive video content will include never-before-seen footage of the game's multiplayer modes featuring new maps, new modes, new weapons and new gameplay elements. The video is narrated by design director, Cliff Bleszinski, and producer, Rod Fergusson.



"Unreal Tournament 3 for the Xbox 360 will deliver fans the award-winning gameplay of UT3, complete with exciting exclusive content that will make it a must-have title for the Xbox 360" said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Midway Home Entertainment.

"We're very excited to be shipping Unreal Tournament 3 for Xbox 360," said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games, Inc. "This is a great title and, with two-player split screen support and some very cool new content, Xbox 360 players should be thrilled with this fantastic version of the game."

About Unreal Tournament 3
Unreal Tournament 3, the world's premier PC first-person shooter, will make its debut on the Xbox 360. Unreal Tournament 3 unleashes the full power of Unreal Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay and challenge to a whole new level. Players engage in intense battles with other human players online, or against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets the industry standard. With the most powerful futuristic weapons and vehicles available, this is FPS action at its best!