The Whispered World: Official Website Launched

German developer and publisher Daedalic Entertainment today launched the official web home for upcoming fantasy adventure game The Whispered World. The picturesque website offers details and new looks at the gorgeous 2D point & click tale.

Visitors to www.the-whispered-world.com will find story details, character overviews and a selection of press voices. Screenshots, exclusive making-of artwork and new wallpapers give a taste of the PC adventure game’s gorgeous graphics. The website will be continuously updated with additional content.

Along with the site, Daedalic has launched the Daedalic Community Forums at forum.daedalic.de, where fans can discuss The Whispered World and other Daedalic games.

The beautiful adventure game The Whispered World whisks the player away to a fascinating fantasy world. Sadwick is a young clown but often far from cheerful. One night, a strange blue creature speaks to him in a dream, and sends him on an adventurous journey. Many dangers await Sadwick, for the world he knows is doomed to crumble and fall…

The fantasy adventure game is set for release (PC DVD-ROM) in Q4 2008.

http://www.the-whispered-world.com

Gamescampus.com Announces New Maps, Armor and Special Events for Its MMORPG Xiah Rebirth

1. New Accursed Ruins Map!
It is with great excitement that we would like to announce the inclusion of a new map to Xiah Rebirth! The Accursed Ruins is the most challenging zone yet, with level 111~140 monsters to test your skills against. The best drop items in the game are available in the Accursed Ruins, as well as the best armor set yet, the Blood Dragon!

2. New Blood Dragon Item Set!
Accompanying the new Accursed Ruins map is the most powerful set of gear in the game, the Blood Dragon Armor! The set now drops on the new map, so there's even more reason to venture into the Accursed Ruins. With over 2000 Defense and Damage, the Blood Dragon set is by far the greatest item set available in the game to date. Check out the stats on our fan site xiah.lookin.at, and there have already been pieces of the set given out as Contest prizes so keep an eye out for them in-game with more to come in the future! The armor is now available.

3. Double FEMA and Experience Event!
We've just begun a great new bonus event, a two week period of Double FEMA and Experience from both hunting and mining! Now's the time to power yourself up to have a fighting chance in the Accursed Ruins!
The event goes on from 7/21/08 ~ 8/4/08, enjoy!

4. Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale on Hammers and Lily Pockets!
For this weekend only, get the most out of the Double FEMA and Experience Event by taking advantage of a Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale on Cloud, Rain, Heaven, and Wind Hammers, and stock up on the most powerful pockets in the game to increase your strength to the fullest extent! The sale will last from 7/25/08 ~ 7/28/08, so don't miss out!

Xiah is an Asian-themed martial arts fantasy Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing game. The game can be found at http://xiah.gamescampus.com/

PRO CYCLING MANAGER - TOUR DE FRANCE 2008 DEMO NOW AVAILABLE

Pro Cycling Manager – Tour De France 2008 is the latest version of the popular racing management game for PC and PSP. For cycling fans currently following the Tour de France, the race doesn’t have to end this weekend as the free demo is now available to download.

The demo will allow players to manage the Spanish Euskaltel team as they race through the Alps in the important Cuneo to Jausiers 16th stage of the Tour de France 2008. The team is preparing for the last week of the race before the grand final at the Champs-Élysées. However, no stages have been won yet and sponsors are beginning to pile on the pressure to see their colours on the podium. This 157.4 km testing route requires a talented Director of Sports to lead the team to victory.

Surrounded by the highest paved roads in Europe, the 16th stage takes place in mountainous terrain with breath-taking downhill sections to ensure a spectacular end to the race. Implement the best strategy to make the most of the mountain racer’s skills, preventing breakaway riders that could ruin your chances of victory.

The Pro Cycling Manager – Tour de France 2008 demo also offers players the opportunity to participate in track cycling events such as Keirin style racing. Compete against six skilled riders racing at 50 kph for three laps of intense competition. A tutorial mode will also help you get the best out of your team during a race.

Download the playable demo (760 MB):
http://www.focus-files.com/demos/pcm2008/pcm08demo_int2.exe

The Epic World of Too Human is Available Across Europe this August, exclusively on Xbox 360

Microsoft today announced the European release date of “Too Human”, the epic third person action game from renowned Canadian developer Silicon Knights. Exclusive to Xbox 360, “Too Human” will be available across Europe from 29th August 2008.

In this modern take on classical Norse mythology, players are thrust into the midst of an apocalyptic battle that threatens the very existence of mankind. Playing as the divine cybernetic son of Odin, Baldur, you are one of the Aesir, humanity’s protectors charged with defending mankind from the onslaught of ancient machine armies.

As “Too Human” chronicles this epic story, the game breaks the genre barrier by combining elements of both the action and RPG genres. Players are treated to a non-stop barrage of action, powered by the seamless integration of melee and firearms combat, with the deep role-playing game elements fuelled by breathtaking visuals. Battles unfold on awesome scale as players engage with vast numbers of enemies, and gamers can also take this to the next level playing cooperatively on Xbox LIVE.

“Too Human” is produced by Canadian-based Silicon Knights, bringing a wealth of knowledge, story-based design and gameplay expertise to the next generation of video gaming, and committed to elevating games to the prime form of entertainment.

For more information, please visit the official Too Human website at www.xbox.com/toohuman.

The Humans - A legend of gaming history returns

'The Humans' is back! The legendary puzzle game loved by millions of players all over the world is returning in a brand-new version for PC and Nintendo DS! Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, and the developer Blue Monkey Software Inc. today announce the release of this title. Koch Media owns the worldwide publishing rights.

Once upon a prehistoric time: the player's mission is to guide The Humans to help them solve the quests that they are set at the beginning of each of the puzzle festooned levels. To do this, the people must all pull together; the player must plan ahead carefully. Assign tasks to The Humans in your tribe. Guide The Humans using strategy and guile in order to avoid the deadly hazards and co-inhabitants of The Humans world. Add to the perils a race against the clock and this imaginative puzzle game will entertain and bemuse the strategist in the player.

The game environments are charged with atmosphere and populated with more than 14 different characters, from hostile tribal brothers to sabre-toothed tigers, from mammoths to the dreaded T-Rex. Our human ancestors must prevail in eight worlds with a total of 80 levels, while following the course of evolution! As the game progresses, they will discover the most significant inventions in the history of mankind: fire, the wheel, and even weapons. And one thing is certain: there will be no lack of humor in The Humans!

The Humans will be released for Nintendo DS and PC in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Summer Athletics announced for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC!

Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, today announces that Summer Athletics, an all-new sports title featuring over 25 of the most popular summer sport disciplines, launches in the UK on 15th August on Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and PC, as well as being the first realistic summer athletic sports simulation for the Nintendo Wii.

Offering an abundance of sun-drenched athletic antics, armchair contenders can prove their skills in over 25 summer sporting disciplines including sprinting, hurdles, cycling, archery, javelin, hammer throwing, swimming and diving. To celebrate the forthcoming release of Summer Athletics, Eidos is excited to showcase the first trailer video.

Summer Athletics is an action-packed multi-player sporting adventure for the whole family, featuring a character editor, lifelike 3D graphics, realistic athlete animations and an impressive ‘life-like’ stadium atmosphere.

Providing a variety of difficulty levels across two gaming modes, arcade and career, Summer Athletics will prove to be addictive fun for both experienced and casual gamers alike.

“We’re really excited about the release of Summer Athletics, especially as it is the first realistic summer sports simulation for the Nintendo Wii and will tie in with the major sporting events occurring this summer.” Jon Brooke, Head of UK Marketing for Eidos. “It will provide hours of fun gaming for a wide audience and should really capture the mood of the summer.”

Bring the sporting action to your home this summer, with Summer Athletics available on Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and PC - on sale from 15th August 2008.

Game Seed studio announces the Twisted Iron track's release for Nitro Stunt Racing.

Like a torture instrument, the Twisted Iron's elaboration can be compared to the most extreme roller coasters: danger is around every corner, the slightest swerving can be fatal.

With such a vertiginous layout, this track doesn't leave anything to chance. Its fastness requires a total control of the vehicle to avoid collision. But unlike its predecessors, where racing lane optimization and aerial control were a must, Twisted Iron challenges the tenacity and dexterity of the players. To face these mind blowing tubes, the self-control is the only way to the finish line.

Twisted Iron is proposed for free to the NSR Stage 1 license owners through the update 0.2.3.8 which also includes bug fixes, list of which can be found on the game forum.

About Nitro Stunt Racing

Nitro Stunt Racing (NSR) is an arcade racing game introducing a new motor competition discipline: the Formula Jet (F-Jet).

Focused on driving skills, equipped with nitro jet engines and moving ailerons F-Jet are developed with only one car model physics derived in 4 models bringing an exceptional handling on the road as well as in the air.

Easy to handle, hard to master, NSR delivers instant fun and fierce competition in many stunning categories like AEROBATICS, JUMP, SUPER CROSS…

Some game modes like CHAMPIONSHIP will oblige the players to race with an advanced damage modeling system. Pilots will have to avoid destroying their F-Jet and their engine in order to finish the races then appear on the online championship ranking.

For further information: http://www.nitrostuntracing.com

About Game Seed

Based in Lyon (France) since February 2005, Game Seed is an independent video game studio whose aim is to create original video games on PC and Consoles.

For further information: http://www.gameseed.fr

Mythic Entertainment's Paul Barnett to Present a Talk on WAR at Comic-Con

Barnett Addresses How to Translate the Warhammer Universe to a New Medium This Saturday at 2pm

Paul Barnett, creative director for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, is giving a talk on the game during Comic-Con International. The presentation is this Saturday, July 26 at the San Diego Convention Center, and full details are below.

When:
Saturday, July 26
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Warhammer Online Comic-Con Presentation Description:
How do you take an entire universe with years of rich storytelling behind it and transfer it seamlessly—and in a compelling way!—to a new medium? EA Mythic’s Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is giving the online gaming treatment to the celebrated Warhammer universe, and creative director Paul Barnett will talk about the challenges involved with satisfying the legion of Warhammer die-hards while also providing a solid and unique experience to MMORPG veterans.

Where:
Room 2
San Diego Convention Center

World War II - Road to Victory Released!

Find the Road to Victory in WW2 with this exciting new grand strategy game!

World War II: Road to Victory! Now gamers can wage World War II in Europe from the front lines in France and Russia to the deserts of North Africa and the airfields and convoys of Britain in a riveting turn-based grand strategy format.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “This debut release from new developer IQ Software delivers great gameplay and historical depth in a classic hex-based and turn-based grand strategy format. World War II: Road to Victory beautifully combines highly replayable game mechanics with ease of use to make a great wargame for beginners and advanced players alike.”



World War II: Road to Victory, the first release from IQ Software, puts the player at the helm of his choice of one or more Axis or Allied nations, including minor nations, amidst a continent torn by full scale war. Combat, production, research and diplomacy are all fully modeled.

A diplomacy system based on political points allows you to sway possible allies to your side. Naval combat includes fleet engagements, elusive raiders and U-Boats as well as a convoy system. Concentrate precious industrial resources on building, training and upgrading a wide variety of combat units from airborne soldiers and armored divisions up to nuclear weapons! Historical leaders enhance the performance of your armies and historical events give you choices that can change the course of history. World War II: Road to Victory is fought across turns that vary in length by season and 25 km hexes with divisions and corps, giving the player a broad strategic picture of the war while still leaving enough room for operational decisions.

Features include:

• 1939, 1940 and 1941 start date scenarios with unique strategic considerations and challenges
• Simple and intuitive user interface with engrossing historical gameplay
• Play as any one nation or multiple nations at once to experience the war from a unique perspective
• An innovative naval combat model and realistic supply convoy attack system
• A simple yet immersive political point system for diplomatic relations – alienate enemies and solidify ties with allies
• A healthy variety of combat units to command from armoured and airborne forces to strategic bombers and battleships – even nukes!
• Historical events including player choices that can guide and shape the course of the war

Get more information on World War II: Road to Victory from its product page.

16-Bit Blaze Handheld Console with 20 Built in SEGA Megadrive Games!

Handheld Console containing Sonic and Knuckles, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Ecco the Dolphin, Columns and 15 more superb retro titles for only £29.99 is set to take the market by storm!

At last! BLAZE are proud to announce they will be releasing their 16bit Megadrive handheld console in July 2008. The Blaze portable game player will be heading to a store near you from next month, so mums and dads, if you missed playing Sega Megadrive classics such as Sonic and Knuckles, Golden Axe, Shinobi and Ecco the Dolphin, you now have a chance to do so again... in all their portable glory... and all for the price of a single Nintendo DS game!

Other games to be hooked on again include Alex Kidd - Enchanted Castle, Alien Storm Altered Beast, Arrow Flash, Crackdown, Decap Attack, Dr Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, Ecco Junior, Flicky, Gain Ground, Jewel Master, Kid Chameleon, Sonic Spinball and Shadow Dancer.
...All very 90’s retro chic and far less damaging to your reputation than singing along to Color ME Bad..... Though not everything from the 90’s should make a comeback...are you listening Spice Girls?

Watch a demonstration video and see gameplay footage at http://www.segaretro.net

Now the serious stuff:

Features
Plug & play portable video game system
20 built-in 16-bit SEGA licensed games
Built-in speakers
Build in colour LCD screen
TV out connection
TV format: PAL
Requires:
3 x AAA batteries.
(Batteries not included)

Description

The Blaze Portable game console is a video game player, which is pre-loaded with 20 classic games from SEGA. There is therefore no need to buy game cartridges. The blaze Portable game player has an A/V connector and with the included cable the player can be connected to any TV set. Enjoy playing classic SEGA games anytime, anywhere with the new Blaze Portable video game player. Presented in stylish blister packaging.

Watch out for more BLAZE product announcements from BLAZE and ATGames soon....

Available now from all leading games stores and online at www.segaretro.net for just £29.99 (+ P&P)

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Barnett Addresses How to Translate the Warhammer Universe to a New Medium.

Barnett Addresses How to Translate the Warhammer Universe to a New Medium.

Paul Barnett, creative director for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, is giving a talk on the game during Comic-Con International. The presentation is this Saturday, July 26 at the San Diego Convention Center, and full details are below.

When:
Saturday, July 26
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Warhammer Online Comic-Con Presentation Description:
How do you take an entire universe with years of rich storytelling behind it and transfer it seamlessly—and in a compelling way!—to a new medium? EA Mythic’s Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is giving the online gaming treatment to the celebrated Warhammer universe, and creative director Paul Barnett will talk about the challenges involved with satisfying the legion of Warhammer die-hards while also providing a solid and unique experience to MMORPG veterans.

Where:
Room 2
San Diego Convention Center