Worst games on Xbox live

You pop in your Halo 3 disc, you fire up Xbox Live, and you won't have any trouble finding somebody to play against. Same goes for Call of Duty 4. And Grand Theft Auto IV. But what about the other end of the multiplayer spectrum? What games are you least likely to find somebody still playing in August

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5 Cool Things You Missed in GTA IV

Grand Theft Auto IV is too big, too deep, too overwhelming. You could spend dozens of hours in Liberty City and still overlook hundreds of hidden details. You could finish the storyline completely and still pass by some of the game's very best moments. We're talking about entire characters, whole missions, secret sex scenes and phonebooks.

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Free Coverage for Independent games in online magazine!

Thirteen1 is offering the chance to independent games FREE coverage in their popular free to read magazine by launching a unique article-submission system.

What is the Article Submission System?

The Article submission system is a way for independent web games to let Thirteen1 know of their presence in the gaming world.

Game owners can request a unique referral code, which can be attached to a button, banner or a text link somewhere on their website.

Each account will be awarded points for sending unique visitors/readers through to Thirteen1 magazine every 24 hours.

Why should games sign up?

As an independent publication Thirteen1 is committed to covering games of all sizes in the magazine and likes to give everyone a fair chance of coverage.

Because Thirteen1 are physically unable to keep track of the popularity of every game on the internet, (which helps them determine the best time to feature a title), the amount of points that games accumulate will be their indication of its current growth and popularity.

Points are earned by sending unique visitors to the Thirteen1 website, with additional points earned if the visitor then completes a particular goal (such as reading the magazine) during their referred visit.

When the 100,000 points milestone is reached, the system will alert the Thirteen1 team of the fact and they will automatically begin the process of considering the game for an article.

Why are the points based on Thirteen1 site conversions?

This is not just a way for Thirteen1 to boost their traffic stats and website conversions, that would be both underhand and against the ethos of the magazine!

Instead, the Thirteen1 team will judge the quality of the gamer based traffic on the way that they interact with the website and magazine, which will ultimately allow them to best determine the way to feature the game within the magazine.

This really is something for nothing! Thirteen1 are dedicated to providing games of all sizes with coverage within the magazine, and this is purely one of the systems for keeping a check on the growth of a title.

Visit http://www.thirteen1.com/advertising.php for more information and to register an account.

Natioal geographic Panda video game coming to Nintendo DS

Namco Bandai has announced that National Geographic Panda is coming To Nintendo DS.

National Geographic Panda gives DS owners a unique opportunity to teach, play and care for a group of fun loving panda bears in the serene Panda Park. The Panda’s can be rewarded for their good behavior with toys and new clothes that can be purchased with the daily allowance provided. In addition over 20 National Geographic articles will also be unlocked as the game is played, giving adoptive panda parents a chance to learn all about the lives of these majestic and endangered animals.

National Geographic Panda Features Include:

• Players will have the ability to play with, help, teach and nurture their very own panda bear.
  
• View pictures and read stories about real-life pandas from the National Geographic archives.
  
• Panda’s habits change with how the players treat and play with it.
  
• Players can interact with their panda using the stylus.
  
• National Geographic Panda is scheduled for release next month on the Nintendo DS.
  

Ronimo Games Announces Swords & Soldiers on WiiWare next month

Dutch Studio Ronimo Games has just announced that they will be releasing Swords & Soldiers on Nintendo’s WiiWare download service.

Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling real time strategy game, in which three distinct factions battle for the powers of the gods. The game will feature a single player campaign and a competitive split-screen multiplayer mode as well as several other game modes.

Dynasty Warriors 6 video game on PlayStation 2 and Windows PC Nov 18

KOEI to introduce its Tactical Action mega-hit to more platforms along with never-before-seen content exclusive to the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system

Tactical Action game, DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 on PlayStation 2 and to Windows-based PC.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 will debut on PlayStation 2 as a massive two-disc collection action-packed with the full cast of playable characters and pulse-pounding scenarios of the original release, plus platform-exclusive content including never-before-seen “Musou” mode stories, incredible new weapons, five additional stages and 10 new scenarios.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 for PlayStation 2 will ship to retailers starting November 18, 2008, while the version for Windows-based PC will be available simultaneously and exclusively through digital download. The game is already in stores for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.



About DYNASTY WARRIORS 6
Selling over 18 million units combined worldwide, KOEI’s award-winning DYNASTY WARRIORS series and SAMURAI WARRIORS series of Tactical Action games have become a global phenomenon.

Based on the epic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the genre-defining 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.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 delivers the unparalleled exhilaration of single-handedly destroying thousands of soldiers on massive fields of combat. Utilizing spectacular fighting techniques motion-captured from some of today’s leading stuntmen and stuntwomen in Asia, DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 immerses gamers in a truly cinematic kung-fu action adventure. The game’s lightning-fast fighting, intuitive combat system and breathtaking environments create an unparalleled gaming experience that pushes the limits of Tactical Action.

Aion: The Tower of Eternity at Games Convention '08

Fans of Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games will get a first-hand look at NCsoft Europe’s http://eu.plaync.com/eu/ highly anticipated Aion: The Tower of Eternity http://eu.aiononline.com/en/ at this year’s Games Convention, in Leipzig Germany. Non-stop events on the 600m² consumer stand will keep the expected 200,000+ visitors entertained and for the fortunate few, the show will provide the first opportunity to secure a coveted place in one of the upcoming Aion: The Tower of Eternity Exclusive Preview Events.

Running from August 20th through to August 24th, the Games Convention has swiftly become one of the world’s leading computer and video game events, attracting press and consumers from all over Europe. NCsoft’s latest online title Aion: The Tower of Eternity is anticipated to be released during 2009, making this year’s Games Convention the first opportunity for players in Europe to actually experience the game ‘hands-on’. Players will be welcome to play the game on the massive 600m² consumer stand situated in Hall 3: Booth B20. In addition, journalists attending the show can view presentations in the Business Centre Hall 1: Booth J50 (Flashpoint stand).



Leading the entertainment will be the NCsoft Europe Community Team, who will be running a fun-packed show of competitions and activities, ranging from live presentations of Aion to interactive quests for the crowd to participate in. Characters from the game will be walking the stand for photo opportunities, while players are invited to display their ingenuity and creativity in the ‘player costume competition’. Registration pods will allow players to record their details with the Aion team for the upcoming Exclusive Preview Events, with a lucky few having their names drawn and guaranteed a slot during the show itself.

This year, NCsoft Europe receives support for the Games Convention from a number of high-profile industry partners. The world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming peripherals, Razer, http://www.razerzone.com will be providing their precision gaming keyboards, mice, mouse pads and headsets for consumers to experience pinpoint accuracy, smoothness and sound clarity in Aion, while LG Electronics http://notebooks.lge.de/ display their cutting edge gaming laptops and LCD tv screens to guarantee a crystal clear view of Aion in all its glory. For gamers’ refreshment, NCsoft is supported by Mueller dairy www.muellermilch.de who will provide free drinks of their Fructiv range to reenergize the weary.




Making the Games Convention experience interactive has been key to this year’s preparations. Mobile devices with an active Bluetooth connection will automatically receive Aion content for viewing. Live video of activities across the stand will be streamed directly to http://eu.aiononline.com/en/ and an MMS quick text service will be provided for consumers to allow them to see their own photos taken at the convention on the main stage projection screen.

Aion: The Tower of Eternity is a fantasy-based MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game). Set within a mythical world, players are swept up into an ancient conflict between two playable factions and a third, NPC-controlled faction. This unique dynamic introduces PvPvE game play, keeping combat unique and unpredictable. Heavily focused on questing and role playing, Aion delivers a compelling game play experience, lavishly presented through the immense power of the CryEngine.