Download version of Traffic X for Flight X Simulator add over 1700 AI aircraft to FSX

Just Flight is very pleased to announce that the download version of Traffic X is now on sale!

Eight years and five versions of Flight Simulator have flown by since Just Flight published the first instalment in its legendary Traffic series. Now the latest version is available and is set to become the new benchmark for Artificial Intelligence traffic expansions.

The download version is keenly priced at £24.99 and there is an upgrade available for existing owners of Traffic and Traffic 2005 at just £19.99. The DVD-ROM version (which includes a printed, colour, 40-page Spotter’s Guide) is priced at £27.99 on pre-order and the official street date is 31st October.

Traffic X includes over 1,700 different aircraft variants based on over 80 aircraft models that are designed to the highest level of detail and painted with in a dazzling variety of airline liveries from around the world. They can all be seen flying, landing, taxiing, parking and taking off at airports large and small.

The aircraft featured range from small single-engine private aircraft like the C152 right up to the world’s biggest airliner, the Airbus A380. You’ll also see the highly advanced 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 XWB and a huge amount of aviation traffic that falls between these extremes. There is a massive selection of commercial jet airliners, regional jets, regional turboprops, business aircraft, general aviation aircraft and helicopters and, for the first time in the Just Flight Traffic series, a whole host of multi-national military aircraft!

As well as aircraft, Traffic X also boasts a huge set of new features – here’s a quick summary of some of them:

The new Traffic ControlCentre (TCC) program gives you full access to customise and expand your AI traffic in a comprehensive and easy-to-use way.

ChronoTraffic AI time period selection feature. Every aircraft and flight can now be set to be specific to a certain period of years.

Take the place of an aircraft spotter and watch the traffic at busy airports. Included in Traffic X (as a PDF in the download version or printed colour book in the DVD-ROM package), is the Traffic X Spotter’s Guide. This is a handy reference guide that will help you indentify some of the many aircraft types that will cross the Traffic X skies.

The all-new Follow-me car and pushback truck let you explore the airport from the ground and even guide incoming AI aircraft to their parking positions.

For the first time Traffic X now includes a diverse selection of military aircraft.

The 787 Dreamliner now has all the known launch customer liveries included!

Airbus A350 XWB included with all the known launch customers liveries included!

Keep an eye out for clandestine CIA Extraordinary Rendition flights.

An all-new Traffic Radar allows you to view traffic information for each AI aircraft in range. There are three different modes - vertical speed and current altitude, bearing and distance, identification and true airspeed.

Another Just Flight Traffic first - Unique Custom AI sounds.

Appropriate aircraft take advantage of the advanced animations in FSX to operate with airport service vehicles.

For more information and a VERY long list of features, visit www.justflight.com and get your copy today!

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft™ Flight Simulator X – Windows Vista or XP
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: PC with 3.0GHz (equivalent or higher) processor, 1.0Gb RAM, graphics card with 256Mb (or higher) video memory, DVD-ROM drive, Hard disc space – 3.0Gb

The Incredible Maze Nintendo Wii action-puzzle game

The Incredible Maze, an exciting action-puzzle game designed exclusively for Nintendo’s WiiWare game service.

Now it’s your chance to get lost in The Incredible Maze! Simply tilt your Wii Remote to navigate a series of exciting and twisted mazes. Entering the maze couldn’t be easier, but finding your way out will require a keen eye and a steady hand. Obstacles and traps are around every corner, so move your ball cautiously around the maze without falling off the edge. But watch out, there are lots of surprises in store. Unlock the Challenge Mode and start searching for gems, or test your abilities in a race against the clock.






Wii Balance Board owners have the opportunity to play The Incredible Maze in a completely different way by shifting their body to move the maze board. So hop on today and really put your weight into it.

“Whether you consider yourself a core or casual gamer, anyone can have a great time playing The Incredible Maze.” says David Foster, President, Digital Leisure. “As players begin to perfect their skills they can undertake special challenge modes or the ultimate test - Time Attack. Hours of fun await!”

Digital Leisure plans to follow up The Incredible Maze with a series of exclusive WiiWare titles for the Wii this year.

The Incredible Maze will be available October 20th exclusively on WiiWare for 500 Wii Points. This is the way in, but you’ll have to find your own way out!

The only incredible thing about this game is that anyone would pay for it! It looks rubbish.

BioShock video game of 2007 now on PlayStation 3

BioShock for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system is now available in stores across the UK. A global smash hit on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows, BioShock for the PLAYSTATION 3 system continues the success by earning a perfect score from Eurogamer.net.

“We are very excited to bring BioShock to an entirely new audience of gamers,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With its new features and the PS3 exclusive downloadable content, we are confident that players will have even more reasons to fall in love with the unique and unforgettable world of Rapture.”

Developed by 2K Boston, 2K Australia, 2K Marin, and Digital Extremes, BioShock for the PLAYSTATION 3 system contains all-new content that augments and extends the experience in exciting ways. BioShock for PLAYSTATION 3 system contains new features such as the inclusion of the Survivor difficulty mode, Trophy support and the addition of all-new Add-On Game Content that will be available for download on November 20. A free demo that allows gamers to play through the first portion of BioShock is currently available for download from the PlayStation Network.



BioShock is a narrative-driven action experience that allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically mutated citizens, the player will come to grips with the mysterious and fascinating world of Rapture, a distinct Art Deco underwater utopia gone mad. BioShock not only challenges players’ capacity to adapt and survive, but brings to question their values and relationships with the inhabitants of Rapture. With smart and adaptive AI, no encounter ever plays out the same way twice, while numerous customization options provide gamers with an experience that adapts to their playing style.

BioShock for PLAYSTATION 3 system is available now. The title has been rated BBFC 18. Also available on Xbox 360 and Games for Windows, BioShock has won numerous ‘Game of The Year’ awards including the BAFTA for Best Game.

For more information, please visit the award-winning BioShock experiential website which provides visitors with an interactive experience that brings them into the atmospheric world of BioShock at www.bioshockgame.com.

PSP Firmware 5.0, PlayStation 3 firmware 2.5 all the info

The PSP add PSP Store, enabling direct access to downloadable content, better still wallets (i.e. PSN accounts) are usable on both the PSP and Playstation 3 - including cash in your wallet.
On the PlayStation 3 side, there's a fair few more updates and as I have a bunch of new Macbooks to write about I'm going to be lazy here and simply copy the PlayStation blog verbatim to list them.

Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we've told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.

PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you?ll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. 

The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend?s level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.
Friend status - Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.

Video - This update adds the Scene Search feature similar to the feature on the PSP. Activating this feature while viewing a video on the PS3 will break the video up into scenes that you can quickly access by pressing the X button. You can break the videos into one, two or five minute intervals. In addition, you can now choose to have all of the videos under the video section of the XMB play in sequence. Go to Settings then Video Settings to turn this option on.

PlayStation Store - We've added a redeem codes option right on the store to make it easier to redeem your PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes. In addition, PlayStation Network Sign Up and Account Management have been redesigned.

Power Save Settings - You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.

Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under
[Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.

In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.

Nothing particularly thrilling, but a few additions that I've been after for a while, especially background downloads and installs will be most welcome. I think it's safe to say I'm more anxious to see my Xbox updated than my PS3 in the current batch of patches, though.

Info: Trusted Reviews

Strippers mad professors and babes in adventure video game Runaway The dream of the Turtle Nintendo DS

Runaway, The Dream of the Turtle, the latest instalment in the internationally successful adventure series, is due for release on Nintendo DS on 31st October 2008 by Ascaron and Focus Home Interactive. The game puts players in the shoes of Brian, an adventurer searching the world for his girlfriend after they were separated during a plane crash.

In Runaway, The Dream of the Turtle players can look forward to meeting…

Brian Basco - a former science student and hero of the game. Players must direct Brian throughout the game on a quest to find his missing girlfriend, Gina.

Gina Timmins – Brian’s girlfriend is also an ex-stripper who always seems to be getting herself into troublesome situations. Gina must be found to complete the game.

Lokelani – this Hawaiian beauty is a bit of a man-eater and has travelled the globe collecting boyfriends along the way. Players can chat to her to gain hints on how to move the quest along.

Knife – an adrenaline junkie with a passion for extreme outdoor sports. Knife will try his hand at anything; rafting, parachuting, climbing and water skiing. He may even lend Brian a motorboat to assist his travels…

Joshua – a mad professor and total genius, who some say was abducted by aliens. Joshua provides Brian with vital clues, such as who he needs to talk to next to continue the mission.

Sushi Douglas – a computer geek of superior intellect that provides Brian with much needed assistance on his quest, such as secret door codes to locked doors.

Runaway, The Dream of the Turtle will also be available on Nintendo Wii early next year.

Fast facts:
Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment
Web: www.Ascaron.com / www.Runaway-TheGame.com
Developer: 93 Games
Release date: 31st October 2008
PEGI: 12+
Format: Nintendo DS
Genre: Adventure

Grand Chase - Champions PC video game mode

New Champion Mode Added to Challenge Knights and Increase Rewards

Grand Chase is an online action brawler set in a medieval fantasy world. It follows the story of a few brave young knights who join a group of nobles known as the “Grand Chase” to defeat an evil usurper to the thrown, a villainess known as Kaze'aze. Grand Chase combines traditional side-scrolling dungeon crawling with intense, skill-based player vs. player (PvP) matches. For more information, please visit the Grand Chase website: http://grandchase.ntreev.net/.

Ntreev USA, Inc. today hailed knights of Grand Chase to enter the new Champion Mode and battle the fiercest, toughest monsters Grand Chase has to offer. In this mode, dungeons will be difficult, but the rewards will also be greater! Better items will drop when players complete a Champion Mode dungeon, plus players will have the opportunity to earn special Crests to wear in-game to commemorate their glorious achievements. To earn a Crest, players must play in this difficult setting and defeat each dungeon a specified number of times.

To celebrate the unveiling of Champion Mode, Ntreev USA will be hosting a special “Hail, Champions" event during the weeks of October 14th-28th. Players will receive three extra tickets for the opportunity to tackle Champion Mode dungeons for each day they log in. As a bonus, players who are awarded a crest during the event will also receive prizes, including armor sets, wings, jewels, Gacha coins and cash points. Crests will be awarded according to the number of dungeons cleared by October 28th.

For more information about the individual crests and the Title Acquisition Event rules, please visit the Grand Chase Hail, Champions announcement

PlayStation 3 BioShock 2 Sea of Dreams video game teaser trailer

Players who complete the new PlayStation 3 port of BioShock will unlock a teaser trailer for BioShock 2 Sea of Dreams.


What do we learn about the sequel, currently in development at 2K's Marin, California studio? Not so much.

The teaser features a young girl - looking like a slightly grown-up Little Sister - standing on the Atlantic Coast, holding a Big Daddy doll. 

Meanwhile, behind her, a cityscape begins to form in the sand.

Oh, and it's now called BioShock 2: Sea of Dreams. Let the speculation begin.

Watch the trailer here...

Miss Chic - Business Lady PC video game

GFI presents 4 brand new Miss Chic series of games. In the lineup you can try yourself as a couturier, a make up pro, a hair stylist, an interior designer or a decorator.



The improved version offers multiple opportunities:

• save created images in the Gallery: see your progress and analyze mistakes
• new! See your image entire while visiting different salons, you'll see all changes of your image: nail polish at the jeweler's, makeup at the hairdresser's, etc.
• multiply items and units through gameplay
• each page supplied with handy information on game features

Miss Chic - Business Lady



Feel a grown-up, a confident person and a self-made successful business lady! The game Miss Chic: business lady contains all modern tendencies of office dress-code, hundreds suits and dresses, cut to a latest fashion, unique haircuts and makeup trends. 12 mini-games and a unique bonus game "Patchwork blanket" are awaiting for you.

Rock Band 2 video game Nintendo Wii questions answered

“Rock Band 2″ owners get to export their “Rock Band” songs for a small fee. As a Wii owner, can I do that, too?

Nope. That feature was added post-release as a patch on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Nintendo doesn’t allow patches, which means that functionality can’t be added to “Rock Band.” Maybe next time, but don’t count on it.

Grr, okay. Fine. How is Harmonix handling downloadable content on Wii?

It will follow the same weekly release pattern as seen on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. After the Wii version launches, the releases will be the same on all three platforms. The only difference is Wii owners can’t buy song bundles.

Wait, no song bundles?! Why not? Does that mean we’re not getting full albums, too?

Slow down, buddy. The reason Harmonix isn’t producing song packs for “Rock Band 2″ on Wii is because of how Nintendo handles content on their store. Nintendo doesn’t allow multiple versions of the same content, so everything will be sold as singles — including full albums. Essentially, Wii owners will miss out on bundled song savings. This could change if Nintendo’s policy does.

Okay, phew. That makes me feel better. But how am I going to buy the songs?

You’ll purchase them through the in-game store featured in the other versions of “Rock Band 2.” The only difference is that Nintendo won’t allow Harmonix to funnel Wii Points transactions through “Rock Band 2.” You need to purchase Wii Points outside of “Rock Band 2″ first. The in-game store will recognize those.

That sounds reasonable. Here’s a trickier question: “Rock Band” on Wii didn’t have downloadable songs. Will Harmonix have that back catalog at launch?

No. However, Harmonix wants entire “Rock Band” downloadable content back catalog online for Wii users. At launch, Harmonix will release 30 “fan favorite” downloadable songs. Harmonix wasn’t able to point out specific songs just yet. From there on out, Harmonix will be releasing the regularly scheduled weekly music, as well as slowly filling up the Wii’s missing songs.

Let’s say I decide to start stocking up on all these downloadable songs. My Wii is going to fill up pretty fast. What do I do when the internal memory is full?

Good question. “Rock Band 2″ on Wii supports streaming from an SD card. When a Wii’s internal memory fills up, “Rock Band 2″ looks for a SD card to download songs to. All of the songs can stream off the card, so there’s no fretting over what is or isn’t actually filling your Wii’s limited memory space.

Harmonix really seems to have it together with this version. Did they find a way to get around Nintendo’s confusing Friend Codes system for multiplayer?

Sadly not. Friend Codes are a Nintendo requirement. You can’t get around that.

Source: MTV

Halloween creepy video games scary Dead Space, Silent Hill and Disgaea 3 - Absence of Justice

Dead Space video game - video game gamezplay post

Gamers can check out the newest trailers and get all the latest dev team news at the Dead Space website www.deadspacegame.com

A refreshing change from all the video game sequels these days, "Dead Space" is a new thriller that combines a sci-fi story line with "survival horror" game-play elements. It's no surprise the game makers refer to it as a cross between "Alien" and "Resident Evil."

"Dead Space" takes place 500 years in the future, when a rescue team travels to deep space to investigate a mining ship that abruptly ceased contact with Earth while orbiting above an ominous-looking planet. You play as an engineer, Isaac Clarke, tasked to restore the Ishimura's communications systems. While roaming the ship's eerie corridors, Clarke discovers vicious aliens have decimated the crew. And they're still here.

As you play from a third-person perspective, you navigate Clarke around gorgeous, high-definition environments with no icons, numbers or maps on the screen to remind you this is a video game. Instead, you'll keep an eye on the back of the protagonist's spacesuit because it tracks his health (indicated by a glowing turquoise meter). There's also an air supply timer (ideal for zero-gravity sequences), and on the back of most weapons, such as pulse rifle or contact beam, you'll see a digital number that counts down how much ammo is left. The only things that ruin the suspension of disbelief are pictures of floppy disks you'll find strewn throughout the spaceship, which is where you can save your progress during the game.

"Dead Space" offers plenty of action, with the ability to target and dismember aliens; puzzle-solving challenges, such as getting machinery to work or opening locked doors; handy gadgets, such as gravity boots and purchasable items using found credits; and a Hollywood-worthy script, tense atmosphere and a music soundtrack (beginning with a haunting rendition of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star").

Silent Hill: Homecoming video game gamezplay post



The first "Silent Hill" video game on next-generation consoles takes advantage of the machines' graphical prowess, but in the end it's virtually identical game play to what we've seen since the franchise debuted on the original PlayStation in 1999. This is fine for those who want more of the same, but might disappoint those looking forward to an evolution in the series.

As 22-year-old soldier Alex Shepherd, you awaken at the beginning of "Silent Hill: Homecoming" strapped to a stretcher and wheeled into a seemingly abandoned hospital. The dark halls are only illuminated by your flashlight, as you hear babies crying and see ghostly images of your missing kid brother, Josh.

While attempting to find a way out of the hospital — after finding a map, solving puzzles and fighting off bizarre creatures (such as faceless nurses who eerily gyrate toward you) — you'll find yourself back in your hometown of Shepherd's Glen. Most of the residents are gone, a foreboding fog blankets the streets and monsters are roaming about. Could this have to do with the neighboring evil town of Silent Hill? You'll find out, as you'll visit there, too, as you attempt solve the mystery behind your brother's disappearance and make sense of your disturbing nightmares.

The combat has improved over past versions of the game, allowing you to easily take on baddies with weapons and objects (including fights against enormous "boss" characters). The camera is also better this time around as it aids your view of the towns instead of obstructing it.

"Silent Hill: Homecoming" might not break new ground in the popular survival horror series but shouldn't disappoint fans looking for a nail-biting adventure.

Source: USA Today

Disgaea 3 - Absence of Justice



PlayStation 3, $49.99 "Disgaea 3" features a Halloween-worthy cast of demons, witches and, well, exploding penguins.
It's a strategy game rather than a survival-horror game, and it aims to make you laugh rather than scream.
Mao (really), the top student at the Evil Academy, is determined to dethrone his father, the overlord of the Netherworld.
To become powerful enough, he has to endure dozens of strategic contests, accumulating a team of versatile comrades along the way.
The battles are very challenging and sometimes quite lengthy, so devoted admirers of "Disgaea" will get plenty of value.
But the graphics haven't advanced at all since the PlayStation 2 chapters, and NIS hasn't added enough new features to make "Absence of Justice" worth most players' time. Two stars.

Alone in the Dark video game new PS3 feature - Fact Sheet

Alone in the Dark new PlayStation 3 Features

• Full 360° camera control - enhanced camera controls allows complete freedom of the camera and better handling of first person view camera movement for even more immersive gamezplay.
  


• Fine-tuned controls - quicker and smoother reactivity of the hero's movements in third person view make for more rapid movements in nail-biting situations.
  


• Inventory system more accessible - more logical jacket inventory system with the ability to combine objects using only the D-pad, and more fluid hero movement makes item selection a breeze.
  


• More tips - players will get all the help they need to get through every situation and get the most out of the gamez.
  


• Spectral Vision tuning - a tutorial explains the need to burn roots in order to gain spectral vision and difficulty tuning means less spectral vision is required to reach the end of the gamez.
  


• Improved car dynamics and handling - car handling has been tuned to make driving a car a walk in the park in every situation, including increased suspension and reduced drift.
  


• 59th Street level tuning - one of the game'z most exciting sequences just got better. 59th Street has been tweaked for a more satisfying race against the fissure with difficulty tuning, an added checkpoint at Columbus Circle and clear voice directions given by Sarah.
  


• Brand new thrilling action sequence - an exclusive new sequence has been added in Episode 6 for even more pace and variety of gamezplay in the episode.
  

Children benefit from playing video games - say parents

Results From Sony Online Entertainment and Yahoo! Survey Available This Week

Parents across America are recognizing the benefits of their children playing videos games, according to a new study from Sony. The results, published exclusively in the new November issue of Family Circle magazine, suggest parents are seeing improvements in hand/eye coordination, problem solving and typing skills.

In addition to basic education elements, the survey suggests video games are teaching children to think strategically. The majority of video games require players to follow rules, think tactically, make fast decisions and fulfill numerous objectives to win. This resonates with the 70% of the parents surveyed who have seen their children’s problem-solving skills improve since they started playing video games.

Yahoo!’s website, Shine (http://shine.yahoo.com), which reaches 10 million women each month, hosted the survey throughout June 2008. The study found that 87% of parents who participated in the survey are spending time playing video games with their children. “Family video game nights are becoming incredibly popular with the variety of games out there,” said Linda Fears, editor-in-chief, Family Circle magazine. “Parents and children of all ages are finding games to play together, no matter what each person’s experience level.”

Other key survey findings from the survey:

• Most (75%) of respondents have attributed educational value and improved hand/eye coordination to video game usage.

• 84% of respondents reported an increase in their child’s typing skills from playing PC/online games.

• 72% of respondents say their kids play games online with other people sometimes or all the time.

• More than 80% of respondents say their children play video games in a common area of the house (i.e., family/living room or computer room).

With the vast majority of games on the market rated E for Everyone (ESRB, 2007), parents have many options when choosing games for their children, an important fact for the almost 80% of parents surveyed who say they purchase all their children’s video games. “The ultimate parental controls are parents themselves,” said John Smedley, president of SOE and father of four.

Many games, including the upcoming free online game Free Realms from SOE, offer opportunities for kids to play online with others. “The good news is that parents are involved with and aware of what their kids are playing,” said Smedley. “The even better news is that parents and kids are playing together.”

How to play - Master of the Monster Lair - build your own dungeons

Tired of Crawling Through Dungeons? Why Not Learn to Make Your Own?

Normally a safe and quiet town, South Arc has come under attack by monsters infesting the nearby forest. As the town’s most ambitious young orphan, and the only person without a real job, you are charged with the responsibility of ridding South Arc of its monster infestation. You’ve just made friends with a magic talking shovel that can help you build a dungeon that will lure monsters inside. Once inside, you can use your strength and magic to exterminate the beasts - hopefully finding some rare items on the way out. But wait… how’s one young boy supposed to defend the whole town from an army of monsters?

The first step in mastering your skills and protecting South Arc from hordes of monsters is to understand the resources at your disposal. The citizens of South Arc are more than willing to help you with your quest. Most of the villagers own shops and, despite your working to save their lives from monsters, are totally willing to charge you a small fee for their services. These shops, along with some friends and local landmarks, will be the key to your success. Come, learn about the special town of South Arc.

OWEN’S HOUSE

At Owen’s House, Owen and his friends can rest between trips to the dungeon - fully restoring the party’s HP and MP. Resting overnight will also give monsters a chance to enter your dungeon, sometimes leading to new events. Owen and Kate gain stat boosts by eating meals at Owen’s House – not by defeating monsters, as I knew you were thinking. The benefits they receive depend on the type of meal they eat, so try to find rare ingredients in your dungeon.

MONSTER LAIR

Just east of town is where you’ll start building your monster lair. By digging tunnels and placing rooms, you can create the ultimate dungeon, which will attract monsters of all sorts. Then, you can vanquish the beasts and claim their treasure! In the course of your adventure, you will befriend a Mimic Slime, who can copy the attributes of different monsters. It can duplicate different body parts to change its stats and learn magic from enemies as well. Fight lots of different monsters to find the best combination of attributes to mimic!

THE RUINS

The “Ruins” are located in the northeast corner of town. Go there to connect over DS Wireless Communication and share dungeons with a friend. Each player must load their saved game, enter the Ruins, and select “Exchange Dungeon.” When the communication screen is displayed, one player selects “Send a Dungeon,” and the other player selects “Receive a Dungeon.” Dungeons received from friends will be saves as Ruins.

HOW TO DIG

At first, the dungeon is just a cave with one open floor space. You must use the magic shovel to dig holes and enlarge the dungeon. Face the area where you would like to dig a hole and press the A button. The magic shovel will dig an open space in the direction you are facing. Every time you dig a hole or place a room, it will reduce the shovel’s MP by 1. If the shovel runs out of MP, you cannot dig any more holes or place any more furniture for the rest of the day. If you would like to fill in a hole that you have dug, face the empty hallway and press the A Button. This will also reduce the shovel’s MP by 1.

HOW TO USE FURNITURE

At the Furniture Shop you can buy rooms to place in your dungeon. These rooms will attract monsters, which will enter your dungeon overnight. To place a room in your dungeon, face a spot where you have made a hole and press the B Button. A list of the furniture you currently have will appear. Highlight the room you would like to place using the Control Pad, and press the A Button to set it down. This will reduce the magic shovel’s MP by 1. You cannot place any more rooms if the shovel runs out of MP. To remove a room, press the A Button and the room will be returned to your inventory - doing so requires 1 shovel MP.

EQUIPMENT SHOP

At the Equipment Shop, you can buy and sell weapons and armor. The Trader doesn’t have much in stock at first, but as you find equipment in your dungeon, you can sell it to her to increase the shop’s inventory. Occasionally, she’ll ask you to retrieve unusual items from your dungeon for her, and she’ll reward you with unique equipment. You can also sell unwanted goods to her to make some cash!

MAGIC SHOP

At the Magic Shop, you can buy spells for use in combat and dungeon exploration. Both offensive and healing magic are sold here. In addition, Owen can learn spells used to travel magically through the dungeon. Once you purchase a spell, it can be used by any party member capable of casting it. You can acquire items by buying them in the Magic Shop or finding them in your dungeon. Some items are only used in battle, while others can be used while exploring.

Master of the Monster Lair is scheduled to release for Nintendo DS on October 21.

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RooGoo video game on Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii

Save Planet Roo and all its citizens from the evil Meemos by guiding differently shaped meteors that sustain and feed life to the planet. Rotate floating land masses to allow meteors to pass through safely. Use quick reflexes to navigate obstacles and complete the levels.

Roogoo Twisted Towers will bring the most content ever to a Roogoo title with new elements like puzzle boss fights, living environments, and full-game co-op play. Roogoo Twisted tower offers several new advanced gameplay mechanics and modifications. One example is levels in Roogoo Twisted Towers are played not only on a vertical axis but the horizontal axis as well. With the unique features of the Nintendo Wii, Roogoo Twisted Towers will be more out of control than ever!

Roogoo Twisted Towers brings intense and fast-paced action in over 100 unique levels such as the belly of a whale, under the ocean, and sky shape diving. Easy to pick up and play and challenging to master with an appealing artistic style, Roogoo has something for both casual and hardcore gamers. Roogoo Twisted Towers is ideal for both single player adventure modes with co-op play and additional four player party play modes.


Features:

• Based on the critically-acclaimed XBLA game Roogoo

• Charming art style and fresh, innovative gameplay

• Use your Wii-mote and Nunchuk skills to complete levels

• Co-op campaign mode available throughout the entire game with alternating puzzle playing/fighting using tools such as hammers, nets and upgrades

• Up to 4 players, "Party Play" has multiple group minigames

• Introduces 8 + level bosses such as "The Giant Squid" who will throw and block your falling shapes in epic puzzle boss fights

• Entertaining short story segments

• Connect the Wii version to Roogoo for DS to unlock additional levels in all 10 environments on both Wii and DS versions.

• 10 distinctive environments with 100+ levels to keep you going

Wii Music for Nintendo Wii family video game strike right cord

The sheer pleasure and creativity of making music - either on your own or as part of a band - is only a few hand gestures away this Christmas with the launch of a unique new game only for Wii - Wii Music.

Easy to play and with no experience necessary – you and your friends and family will soon be jamming for fun and making sweet music across a range of over 60 different instruments on more than 50 tracks made famous by artists from John Lennon and The Police to Madonna and Kylie Minogue and including compositions by Tchaikovsky, Strauss and Beethoven. You can’t make a mistake – if your movement is not entirely accurate, Wii will make the right kind of sound for you.

You can choose to record all instruments yourself or choose your part in a band of up to six members – the others created and controlled by the Wii.
Before you know it, you will be turning out superb sounds on everything from piano, guitar and saxophone to the bagpipes, sitar, beatboxer and even a barking dog! Instruments are played by simulating real-life movements using the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk.

Not only can you create beautiful music, you can save your track, personalise it with its own record sleeve and even make your own music video starring your Mii characters. For your very own video gig you can choose your own stage setting from a live club scene to classic concert hall or a beachside driving gig on the back of a truck.

Using WiiConnect24 you can share all your recordings with friends and family who can savour it, rate it and remix it if they wish. Following on from the success of Wii Sports, Wii Fit and Wii Play at connecting families in a fun and social way, Wii Music’s easy-to-follow tutorials help you practice, rehearse, arrange tracks and eventually begin improvising as you get more accustomed to the playing styles.

If the drums are what get your heart beating and your toes tapping, then Wii Music has a realistic Drum Kit where the Wii Remote and Nunchuk act as drumsticks and the Wii Balance Board serves as foot pedals. You can also take to the front of stage in a mini-game where you conduct by swinging the Wii Remote. There’s even a Pitch Perfect Music Quiz to compare people’s musical ears.

The man who created the game, Shigeru Miyamoto, General Producer said:
“Why shouldn’t people who like music, but find playing instruments difficult, be able to perform music just by letting their feelings take control and simply waving the controller and pushing a few buttons to the rhythm? With this goal in mind we created Wii Music, which is not quite a game and not quite an instrument, I hope that as people play, they will truly understand the joy of performing and develop a greater passion for music”

Wii Music launches across Europe on 14th November.