free web MMORPG Golemizer video game

Dave Toulouse, an independent game developer, announced quests created by players in the free web MMORPG Golemizer (http://www.golemizer.com). A free 2D steampunk MMORPG, Golemizer requires no download or plug-in to play and features a rich sandbox environment.

Providing more creative opportunities to players, the latest update of Golemizer introduced quests created by players. By getting their hands on the new quest NPC available to everyone, players are now able to build their own immersive content. With four types of quests available (talk, give item, defeat opponent, answering a question) and more to come, this new addition grants everyone the power to actively participate in the evolution of the game.

Once a quest is approved by an administrator, it is available to every other players to enjoy and becomes permanently a part of Golemizer. Rich storylines can be achieved as Golemizer also allows all players to create their own dungeons, monsters, houses and cities.

With more than 7000 free accounts created since its release in September, Golemizer is rapidly growing and offers a home for players looking for a more involving experience. Entirely free and browser-based, Golemizer is available at http://www.golemizer.com.

Alien Crush Returns video game on Nintendo Wii

Alien Crush Returns, available for digital download on WiiWare for Nintendo Wii. Alien Crush Returns is a sci-fi pinball game based on the classic TurboGrafx-16 series from Hudson Entertainment.

The timeless brand is reborn on WiiWare with an entirely new sci-fi take on pinball including bonus stages and power-ups. Players never know what kind of bizarre creatures will appear in the next board. In extraordinary pinball fashion, the game offers gameplay spanning two screens, providing players a lot of real estate to rack up points, multipliers and bonuses. The game is played across multiple boards, all of which feature an eerie sci-fi landscape with enemies that try to prevent players from obtaining pinball perfection.

“Alien Crush Returns gives players single player scores to obsess over and multiplayer scores to fight over” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. “Pinball is about perfection and the pursuit of a high score. The game’s online multiplayer features will not only meet this requirement, but also satisfy the demand of Wii gamers for more online competition.”

This unique sci-fi take on pinball includes enemies, power-ups, bonus stages and hidden surprises. For players who are confident in their alien crushing skills, they can go online to play against friends to see who can get the higher score! Alien Crush Returns is the only pinball game for WiiWare that lets gamers compete head to head online. In addition, the game includes online leaderboards for score-obsessed pinball players.

Glyph Puzzle Game on iPhone and iPod Touch

Glyph puzzle game for iPhone and iPod touch is available on the Apple App Store. Glyph is a puzzle game, developed in partnership by Sandlot Games and Astraware - the Handmark Games Studio, in which players try to save the dying world of Kuros by reassembling ancient glyphs hidden beneath layers of rock and glistening stones. Using the unique iPhone multi-touch interface, players can touch groups of like-colored gemstones to break through ancient layers of rock and reveal the glyphs.

"We are thrilled to partner with Handmark to bring Glyph to iPhone and iPod touch," said Daniel Bernstein, president and CEO of Sandlot Games. "Glyph represents the first game in our initiative to bring all our best-selling titles to this revolutionary new platform."

"The beautiful graphics in Glyph make full use of the stunning screen and offer an incredibly immersive feel," said Howard Tomlinson, Director of Game Development, Astraware. "We re truly delighted at how much fun it is!"

Glyph immerses players in a fantastic gaming experience with vibrant graphics, atmospheric music and sound effects, and an ethereal guide to talk players through the game and story of Kuros. The game offers many hours of fun with more than 200 levels across 2 play modes. The release of this title extends the long-term relationship between Sandlot Games and Astraware - the Handmark Games Studio, which began with the award-winning strategy game, Tradewinds, in 2004.

"We are excited to continue building out our catalog of high-quality games and apps for the Apple App Store," said Cassidy Lackey, vice president of Handmark Studios. "Glyph is a fun, well-designed game that I am confident iPhone and iPod touch users will find enjoyable."

Watch the demo on YouTube here...

Glyph is available worldwide for the introductory price of $1.99 (regular price $4.99) from Apple s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore

For more information and to view a demo video, visit http://www.astraware.com/iphone/glyph.

Deca Sports Nintendo Wii game wins award

Hudson Entertainment's Unique 10-Sport Game, Exclusive to Nintendo's Wii, Declared Winner of Prestigious Award

Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, today announced that its popular title, DECA SPORTS for Nintendo Wii, has officially been named a Gold Award winner at the 2008 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Children’s Products competition.

Now in its 18th year, NAPPA is the most comprehensive awards program for Children’s Products and Parenting Resources. More than a seal of approval, NAPPA is a juried competition that helps parents make the best buying choices for their families. Their independent panel of judges are experts in their fields with extensive professional experience working with children and parents. They evaluate hundreds of products to select the most fun, appealing, safe, educational, age-appropriate and enduring products so that parents can make the best purchasing choices for their families.

“It is a tremendous honor for Hudson Entertainment and DECA SPORTS to be named Gold Award winners by NAPPA,” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. “This award signifies that DECA SPORTS™ not only provides great entertainment value for both children and adults, but that is also a family-friendly, nonviolent and enjoyable interactive fitness experience.”

Combining ten sporting events into one game, DECA SPORTS™ players can compete in beach volleyball, snowboard cross, badminton, basketball, curling, figure skating, archery, supercross, soccer and kart racing. DECA SPORTS offers an immersive experience for players of any age, motivating them to get off of the couch and up on their feet for hours of entertainment. The game offers a wide variety of sporting events and activities, some rarely seen in a video game. Designed with pick-up-and-play intuitive controls for the Wii Remote and in three sports, the Nunchuk, DECA SPORTS also includes advanced controls for power spikes, curls, and mid air tricks for the gamer!

All ten sports support both single and multiplayer modes. Up to 4 players can compete on one system and in several events, co-op on the same team. Single player modes include Open Match, Tournament (one sport competition between eight teams), Deca League (ten sport decathlon between eight teams) and Deca Challenge (time/point based challenge mode). Team and player management is an important aspect of the game as certain players are better at certain sports. In the Deca League mode gamers must maneuver their players through ten sports as well as manage their fatigue levels through the competition. Awards are also a big part of the game, as the Locker Room feature allows players to keep track of their medals and trophies.

Sniper - Art of Victory No2 on UK PC chart

Sniper: Art of Victory, has climbed to number 2 in the Chart Track UK PC Budget Games Chart.The chart was compiled for the week ending October 24th. Sniper: Art of Victory is sandwiched between World Of Warcraft and World Of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade which are at Number 1 and Number 3 respectively.

"Just entering the charts in the first instance back in August was a fantastic result for us and testament to the hard work we have put into our Premiere range of value titles. To still be in the top 10 and steadily climbing towards that coveted number 1 position is a great feeling".

"Sales Of Sniper have maintained their level from day 1 and at present show no signs of slowing down and that is very important in the run up to Christmas".
I must add that the Premiere range isn't just about one title and others in the range have performed well and we have just released 3 new titles to bolster the range".

Chart-Track is an independent limited company based in West London, formed in 1996 to monitor sales of music, videos and software through retail in the UK and Ireland. Since then the company has built an unparalleled reputation for fast and accurate retail research in the UK and Irish Entertainment markets.

Can Microsoft’s exclusive Boku kill PS3 LittleBigPlanet Sackboy?

All the news is coming in and personally not good news either, yes we will defend the PS3 and if anyone thinks that Microsoft’s exclusive game title “Boku” will kill the PS3 LittleBigPlanet Sackboy you should really put your head back into the sand.

Personally we think it is a good idea for a little competition as this really does help sales, and come on we all know how popular LittleBigPlanet is.

Many are saying that the all new yet to be released game called Boku will top sales and become the latest game craze, Boku is User Generated Content. Watch the video below please and then do comment with your views.


Watch the Boku movie on YouTube here...

Source: PS3 Daily

Details of Burnout Paradise PC Ultimate Special Editon release

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box – a special edition release that includes the award-winning Burnout Paradise game plus the previously-released Burnout Paradise Cagney and Burnout Paradise Bikes content updates, and the brand new Burnout Paradise Party content. Burnout Paradise Party is an offline multiplayer mode designed to allow up to eight friends to “pass-the-pad” in dozens of Burnout challenges. For players that already own Burnout Paradise, Burnout Paradise Party will be sold separately as downloadable content.



Burnout Paradise Party brings the social fun of Burnout Paradise into an offline environment where friends can pass the pad to play competitively. There are dozens of quick-fire, turn-based challenges where players compete in different stunt, speed and skill events. In addition to Burnout Paradise Party, Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box will include a host of new features including a restart option added for racing, easier control of the early vehicles, and for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system the new Burnout Paradise Network. Burnout Paradise Network is another Burnout Paradise social innovation that enables players to keep track of friends and keep up with all the latest Burnout news from either inside or outside the game.

“Whether you’re an experienced player or a gaming novice, Burnout Paradise is a game that anyone can enjoy,” says Pete Lake, Senior Producer at Criterion Games. “With The Ultimate Box, we aimed to deliver the most fun, high quality and high value experience possible to players both online and in the living room.”

Burnout Paradise Party will be on display and available for free play at EA’s booth during the London Games Festival in Trafalgar Square from Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2008.

Developed at Criterion Games in Guildford, England, Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box is rated E10+ by the ESRB and 7+ for PEGI. Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box will be available in February 2009 on the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and marks the debut of the game on PC.

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