08/23/08

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Fracture - video game info

Fracture - Reshape the face of combat with Terrain Deformation, a revolutionary new technology that allows you to change the very ground beneath your feet.

Completely manipulate the terrain on the fly, to provide yourself with cover, solve puzzles, maintain a tactical advantage and destroy your enemies.
Take part in a massive war where two sides of the United States vie for supremacy - the genetically engineered Pacificans and the cybernetically enhanced Atlantic Alliance.

When a rogue general sparks a war that could ultimately decide the fate of all mankind, only soldier Jet Brody and Atlantic Alliance forces can bring him and his genetically engineered army to justice.

Release Date: October 2008. Platforms: Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3.

Star Wars - The Force Unleashed video game info

Star Wars - The Force Unleashed - Coming to Europe on 19 September, The Force Unleashed gives players the ultimate experience in wielding over-the-top Force powers as Darth Vader's secret apprentice.

Hunt down Jedi and bring Darth Vader's enemies to justice with truly next-generation technology and gameplay that take the Star Wars experience to exciting new levels of interactivity and destruction.

Microsoft Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS.
Release date - September 19, 2008. Platforms - Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3.

The Legend of Spyro - Dawn of the Dragon video game info

The Legend of Spyro - Dawn of the Dragon - In the final chapter of the trilogy, players find Spyro teaming up with an unlikely ally - Cynder, his former enemy, to face his most challenging mission to date.

As the Dark Master's (voiced by Mark Hamill) evil envelopes the world like a plague, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and unlock the true power of the purple dragon within him to stop the Dark Master in his tracks.

The Legend of Spyro - Dawn of the Dragon introduces two never before seen elements into the Spyro universe: Spyro can now fly at any time and players can drop-in/drop-out with the new co-operative feature.

The co-op feature allows players to have the option of completing the game as either Spyro or Cynder, giving them more freedom to explore Spyro's world in completely new ways.

Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS

Spider-Man - Web of Shadows video game info

Spider-Man - Web of Shadows - A deadly symbiote invasion brings total devastation to the streets of New York City in Spider-Man -Web of Shadows, where players have ultimate control over the city's salvation and Spider-Man's destiny.

Set in an apocalyptic New York City, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows gives players an unprecedented level of gameplay choices, including for the first time, control over the game's direction and outcome.

The all new combat system allows for truly three-dimensional battles that start in the streets, continue up sides of buildings and finish on rooftops. Gamers can instantly switch between Spider-Man's agile red suit and his formidable black suit, choose to ally with Marvel's honored heroes or ferocious villains, pick which character abilities to upgrade, and decide which missions to undertake in order to protect Manhattan from certain destruction.

Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, and Windows PC

Shrek's Carnival Craze - video game info

Shrek's Carnival Craze - combines the twisted fairytale humor of Shrek with the fun of the carnival midway in 28 action-packed party games.

Featuring cast favourites from all three movies including Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Prince Charming and Gingy, players will compete to become King or Queen of the Carnival in games like Pinocchio's Ring Toss, Frog Fling, Rapunzel's Hair Climb, Milking Mayhem, Candy Keep Away and more.

Fans will feel like they are stepping inside Shrek's world as Shrek's Carnival Craze takes them into their favourite Far, Far Away locations. Shrek's Carnival Craze is fun for the entire family as players can work together as a team or take each other on in head-to-head or group challenges.

Nintendo Wii

Rapala Fishing Frenzy video game - info

Rapala Fishing Frenzy - The newest edition of the popular angling franchise, Rapala Fishing Frenzy will supply heart-pounding fishing action in over 20 tournament events.

With their hands on authentic Rapala gear (the world's largest manufacturer of fishing lures and No1 fishing brand in the world) players will feel like they have an actual rod in their hands as they cast, jig the bait, and reel in fish.

Players can battle for their favorite trophy as they angle for 25 of the most sought after species of fish in the world, all within pristine, uncrowded freshwater environments. This is the most exciting, progressive fishing game ever made and every angler's dream.

Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii

Quantum of Solace - James Bond video game info

Quantum of Solace - James Bond is back to settle the score in Quantum of Solace.

Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends intense first-person action with a unique third-person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress through missions.

Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the upcoming "Quantum of Solace" feature film with the "Casino Royale" movie, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage.

Based on the renowned Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare game engine that has been specifically engineered to immerse players in the Bond universe, Quantum of Solace delivers high-definition graphics, reactive AI and visually stunning locations inspired by locales portrayed in the films.

Microsoft Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Games for Windows

Pitfall - The Big Adventure video game info

Pitfall - The Big Adventure - Set in the Peruvian jungle, Pitfall - The Big Adventure combines the action of reptile dodging and vine swinging with clever puzzles.

The game features over 60 levels spanning lush rainforests, creature-filled caves, and glacial mountains.

Within these dynamic worlds, players will explore cavernous jungles, discover lost treasures, battle shamen, narrowly escape treacherous traps and outwit creatures using innovative, accessible game mechanics developed specifically to take advantage of the Wii motion sensing controls.

Pitfall - The Big Adventure will introduce the franchise to a new generation of gamers while bringing a fresh Pitfall experience to long time fans.

Nintendo Wii

Half a million people make a living playing video games - BBC

Nearly 500,000 people in developing nations earn a wage making virtual goods in online games to sell to players, a study has found.

Research by Manchester University shows that the practice, known as gold-farming, is growing rapidly.

The industry, about 80% based in China, employs about 400,000 people who earn £77 per month on average.

The practice is flourishing despite efforts by games companies to crack down on the trade in virtual goods.

Big industry

Professor Richard Heeks, head of the development informatics group at Manchester who wrote the report, said gold farming had become a significant economic sector in many developing nations.

More from the BBC here...

Research paper link...

Pirates - Hunt for Blackbeard's Booty video game info

Pirates - Hunt for Blackbeard's Booty lets you set sail to become the greatest pirate of all time. Your quest is to unearth the seven most infamous pirate treasures ever buried, but you must defeat ruthless pirates of the Infamous Seven - who each have a piece of Blackbeard's treasure map - to achieve glory.

Use the Wiimote to plot a course for your ship as you sail from island to island, slaying sea monsters, navigating rough seas, and engaging in sword fights and naval battles.

With a lighthearted cartoon style and developed with single and multiplayer action in mind, the game is fantastic family entertainment.

Nintendo Wii

Madagascar - Escape 2 Africa Video Game info

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game - Following the success of the 2005 blockbuster film and No1 kid's movie game Madagascar comes an all-new wacky adventure in the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game. Based on the upcoming feature film from DreamWorks Animation, the four famous zoo animals - Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo - and their entire madcap Madagascar crew take players on a whole new action-packed journey to help save the African savannah.

Assuming the roles of all their favorite characters, including those crafty penguins, players must work through 12 distinct levels featuring a variety of wild adventures and fun mini-games. In addition to the diverse single-player gameplay, the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game delivers an enhanced multiplayer tournament mode allowing gamers to participate in outlandish competitions alongside or against friends and family.

Microsoft Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Games for Windows.

Kung Fu Panda - In the Kung Fu Panda video game info

Kung Fu Panda - In the Kung Fu Panda video game, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialized Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, and experience the unique skills of his teacher Shifu and the legendary Kung Fu masters, the Furious Five: Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane.

Through 13 legendary levels from the movie and beyond, and spanning land, water and air, players must work their way to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, as they battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles.

Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer games, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda video game provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.

Kung Fo Panda video game - Fact Sheet here...

Microsoft Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Games for Windows.

Guitar Hero World Tour - video game info

Guitar Hero World Tour - When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour.

The latest installment in the No1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero's signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online and offline gameplay modes including online Band Career and 8-player "Battle of the Bands," which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever.

The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, an authentic electronic drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock 'n' roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes SM where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

More Guitar hero posts on Gamezplay here...

Microsoft Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2, and Nintendo Wii.

Call of Duty: World at War video game info

Call of Duty - World at War - Building on the Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty - World at War thrusts players into the ruthless and gritty chaos of WWII combat like never before and challenges them to band together to survive the most harrowing and climactic battles in both the European and Pacific theaters.

The title re-defines WWII games by offering an uncensored experience with unique enemies, jaw-dropping firepower like the flamethrower, and combat variety, including Kamikaze fighters, Banzai charges and cunning ambush tactics, as well as explosive on-screen action through all new cooperative gamezplay.

More Call of Duty posts here...

Microsoft Xbox 360 video game, PLAYSTATION 3 system, Nintendo Wii and Games for Windows.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider - Underworld Thailand tantalising teaser

Tomb Raider - Underworld Thailand Teaser Video

Eidos Interactive presents a tantalising taster of Tomb Raider - Underworld’s stunning Thailand setting in which Lara shows off a beautifully smooth repertoire of moves against an evocative and atmospheric backdrop.

Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, launches the first Tomb Raider: Underworld teaser trailer in the UK. Bursting with action, this trailer will give you a first look at what is set to come when the game is officially released in November later this year.

Tomb Raider: Underworld sees Lara undertake her riskiest mission yet, descending to the depths of the underworlds. For generations, stories have been told of the fearsome weapon of the Norse god, Thor.

Legend has it that he who wields the hammer has the power to smash mountains into valleys and the strength to destroy even the gods. For more than a thousand years it has existed only as a myth…until now.

View the trailer here on YouTube...

Top Five - Best selling games of 2008

In 2008 the top five best selling video games are as follows...

Grand Theft Auto IV sold 6,293,000 (since April still not available in Japan)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl sold 5,433,000
Mario Kart Wii sold 4,697,000
Wii Fit sold 3,604,000
Guitar Hero III sold 3,475,000

Totals 23,502,000 top five video games sold.

TORCS free multiplayer video racing game for PC Mac + Linux

TORCS, The Open Racing Car Simulator is a highly portable multi platform car racing simulation.

It is used as ordinary car racing game, as AI racing game and as research platform.

It runs on Linux (x86, AMD64 and PPC), FreeBSD, MacOSX and Windows.

The source code of TORCS is licensed under the GPL ("Open Source").

You find more information about the project in the menu bar on the left.

If you need help have a look at the FAQ first.

You can contact us on the torcs-users mailing list (you need to subscribe to use it).

Visit the game website here...

Download the free game here...

BZFlag - Free Mac PC multiplayer Tank video game

BZFlag is a free online multiplayer cross-platform open source 3D tank battle game.

The name originates from "Battle Zone capture the Flag". It runs on Irix, Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac OS X, and many other platforms.

It's one of the most popular games ever on Silicon Graphics machines and continues to be developed and improved to this day. It's one of the most popular open source games ever.

Vist the game website here...

Download the free Tank game here

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