12/15/08

Monday, December 15, 2008

Pearl Jam Rock Band Debut Album Ten to download

Full Album to be Released as Rock Band DLC Day and Date with the Re-issue of "Ten": Four Special Edition Packages in Stores on March 24, 2009

Ten, the debut album that sold 12 million copies and introduced the world to Pearl Jam (http://www.pearljam.com) in 1991, will be offered for download in the Rock Band Music Store day-and-date with the re-issue of the album in stores on March 24, 2009.

Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President of Electronic Games and Music for MTV Networks Music / Logo Group, added, “Just hearing the first few notes of Jeremy or Alive brings back all the raw emotion of this incredible, hugely important album. We are honored to be working with Pearl Jam to deliver Ten as it is re-issued.”

In addition to the track “Alive” that is already available on the Rock Band 2 game disc, the Pearl Jam Ten download pack will include the additional 10 songs from the album:

1. Once
2. Even Flow
3. Why Go
4. Black
5. Jeremy
6. Oceans
7. Porch
8. Garden
9. Deep
10. Release

Pearl Jam released Ten on August 27, 1991. The album reached No2 on the Billboard 200 chart, sold over 12 million copies and became one of the cultural touchstones of the 1990s. Songs such as “Alive,” “Black,” “Even Flow” and Jeremy became staples of rock radio, and still make frequent appearances on the band’s ever-changing concert setlists. The album was produced by Rick Parasher. Pearl Jam’s 1991 lineup was Jeff Ament (bass), Stone Gossard (guitar), Dave Krusen (drums), Mike McCready (guitar) and Eddie Vedder (vocals).

City of Heroes Christmas event now live...

It’s Christmas Time again in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles. Make sure to join the festivities and be rewarded, as well as get the chance to reward others!

Just in time for the holidays, winter has arrived in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles!

SPECIAL REWARDS JUST FOR LOGGING IN

The Fuzzy Earmuffs costume piece

By simply logging in between December 15th, 2008 and January 4th, 2009*, players receive the following:

The Holiday Spirit Temporary Power. This temp power grants 48 hours of 25% Debt Protection.

The Frostbitten Badge.

The Holiday Cheer Temporary Power. Use this power on another player to give them a random Mystery Gift – possibly a Temporary Power, a sack full of Influence or Infamy, or possibly a winter themed hat.

FATHER TIME MISSION

Players will once again be able to take on a very special mission from Father Time. Snaptooth has kidnapped Baby New Year in order to keep Father Time from passing on the chronological mantle. If he keeps Baby New Year locked away forever, guarded by the Red Caps and allies among the Tuatha, winter will never give way to spring and the universe as we know it may come to an end. Heroes and Villains can again band together to tackle this task!

Father time can be found through the doorway in Pocket D that leads to the ski chalet built on a piece of the Shadow Shard. If you help him out, he will give you a choice of one of several great holiday presents.

SKI CHALLENGES

Take a few runs down the snowy ski course outside of the ski chalet. Back from last year are the bunny and expert slopes to ski on, and new for 2008 is the enhanced ski run. Keep practicing as your ski times could earn you a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medalist Badges!

Naughty Aura: When this aura is selected, the player will have a circling halo of flame around their head. The colour of the flame can be tinted.

Nice Aura: When this aura is selected, the player will have a circling halo of light around their head. The colour of the light can also be tinted.

HOLIDAY AURAS

This year there are two new Auras that players can purchase with Candy Cane salvage they accumulate.

CANDY CANES AND GAMESTER’S GIFTS

Gamester is up to his usual pranks. He has loaded the streets and rooftops with gifts for you to find. These presents may hold an Inspiration or Temporary Power, or other items, such as a Lump of Coal, a Snowbeast, or maybe even the Winter Lord waiting for you.

Candy Canes will again be abundant this year. This salvage is found with every present that Heroes and Villains “successfully” open and can be redeemed with the Candy Keeper located in the Pocket D ski chalet for a variety of holiday rewards.

WINTERS GIFT ENHANCEMENT SET

This holiday themed enhancement set is a Universal Travel Power enhancement set that will work in all travel powers and is only available during the winter event.

*The Winter Event will end January 4th, 2009 at 11:59PM GMT

Release Date for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS

Critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto franchise makes its DS debut this March

Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, is proud to announce the release date for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the latest entry into the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto series. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available for the Nintendo DS on March 17 and 20, 2009 in North America and Europe, respectively.

"Rockstar Leeds have once again created a game that far exceeds our standard for deep and innovative entertainment," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "We are incredibly excited to share this enormous and uncompromising Grand Theft Auto experience with DS fans."

Edge Magazine commented, "How does Rockstar follow Grand Theft Auto IV? By rebuilding Liberty City from the ground up on DS - and not compromising its vision one iota."

Nintendo Power added, "...it's undeniable that Chinatown Wars is doing something no other DS game has come close to: creating that living, breathing world the Grand Theft Auto games are known for."

Wonderland Online - New Pet Strategies

There are three important new characters in Wonderland Online (http://wl.igg.com/) version 3, Charlotte, Eva and Angela. The following are some strategies for finishing their quests about Charlotte and Eva.

1. Fairy Charlotte

To get Charlotte, players should do the quests: Directing Monster, Alfer Gorge and Ma Stone.

Directing Monster
Target: Fairy
Condition: None　
Process: Go To 5F, Snow Cave, and find the transportation spot, enter it, and then talk with the fairy in it. After that she will join the team.

Alfer Gorge

Target: None
Condition: Finish the Directing Monster quest and she will bring you.
Process: Go along the left path of Angkor Aisle, and then jump from the cliff. After that go into the cave and click the bird beast there, Charlotte will then come and help.
Rewards: 500 EXP

Ma Stone

Target: Elven Elder
Condition: Both the Directing Monster and Alfer Gorge quests have been done
Process: Outside of the cave, on the left, there is a transportation spot through which players can go to Alfer Village, pass through and find the Elven Elder. He will ask players for Ma Stone, and Charlotte should go to Holy Land in advance. Go to Angkor and enter the transportation spot, then go strait. On the left at the end, go through the spot there, then go to the left and you can find a transportation spot again at the top left corner. Talk with Charlotte after entering and she will open the door then go to find the question mark, and fight with the holy beast.

Beasts’ Information: Lvl 110 Holy Beast * 1 HP: 15000
Holy Liondove with Earth attribute * 1, (Another Holy Liondove with Wind attribute will come out when it’s killed) HP: about 6000
Holy Liondove with Water attribute * 1 (It can use Sleep skill; another Holy Liondove with Fire attribute will come out when it’s killed) HP: about 6000.

Go back with the Ma Stone.
Rewards: Charlotte will become the players’ pet.

2. Evil Envoy Eva

Target: None
Condition: Both Mysterious Key and Fairy Charlotte quests should have been done
Process: The key is on the altar in the Main Town of Angkor (X: 1682 Y: 655). Go to the 2nd floor of the Incan cave (X: 4360 Y: 4080) after obtaining the key. Then open the door at the top right corner in the right cave.

Eva: Fire, level 124, HP: 32480, Skills: Mess Spell and Ghost Fire
Immortal Mummy * 10
Earth: Level 87, HP: 5350, Skill: Terrafication
Fire: Level 87, HP: 5350, Skill: Mess Spell
Wind: Level 88, HP: 5350, Skill: Coma Spell
Water: Level 87, HP: 5350, Skill: Recovery

Rewards: Eva will become the players’ pet.
Eva’s weapon: Evil Fork, TK+25, MATK+25, possesses critical strike effect
Final words: Fairy and evil, they are not only have good appearance, they are also very strong!

For more information, please visit http://wl.igg.com/.

Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack to download

Players will be able to enjoy the all new exhilarating action in the first "Gears of War 2" downloadable content mere hours following its exclusive premiere during the SPIKE TV Video Game Award.

More than 1.5 million people were drawn to “Gears of War 2” on Xbox LIVE during its first weekend, logging over 15 million gameplay hours and driving a new record for concurrent users. Now, the online experience has become even more explosive with the release of the Combustible Map Pack, a collection of three new maps for “Gears of War 2” available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 MS Points.

Debuted during the SPIKE TV Video Game Awards on Dec. 14, where “Gears of War 2” took home the Best Shooter and Best Xbox 360 Game awards, Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games unveiled exclusive footage from the Combustible Map Pack with Marisa Miller (Sports Illustrated’s 2008 Swimsuit Issue cover model) and “Gears of War 2’s” Augustus “Cole Train” Cole (played by Lester Speight) presenting the first look at the new maps.

The Combustible Map Pack unleashes three new multiplayer maps: Flood, Gold Rush and Fuel Station.

• Flood is a very tight map that's made extra snug when the environmental hazard of Imulsion begins creeping up around the edges. As the playing field closes in, the firefight will intensify as combat is forced to the center of the map. Teams skilled at flanking their opponents will have a powerful edge.

• Gold Rush takes place in an old Imulsion refinery that now serves as a hotly contested battleground. Players must survive heavy crossfire as they infiltrate the factory and navigate multiple tiers. Breakable glass allows for a clean shot at those who make a dash for the Longshot rifle while bolder players make their run for the heavy weapon. In the right hands, the Mortar can be devastating on this map, so keep those smoke grenades armed as the concussive effect comes in very handy.

• Fuel Station is situated in a desolate area marked by an abandoned fossil fuel station. The team that secures and controls the station is likely to be the side that wins the match. An especially strategic location on this map is the rooftop, as there are only two points of entry – the main elevator and a staircase on the back side of the building. Heavy weaponry is situated right in front, which presents a high risk to reward ratio in this level. Lugging the Mulcher around, deploying it and revving it up can keep an entire team at bay, and unleashing hell from the rooftops is always an excellent tactic.

All of the multiplayer maps in the Combustible Map Pack are playable in the highly popular, five player co-op Horde mode.

“Gears of War 2” is the best-selling console game in the US (November NPD data) and has been named the 'best Xbox 360 game ever' by GamePro magazine. “Gears of War 2” is available exclusively on Xbox 360 and is rated “18’’ by the BBFC.

For more information about the Combustible Map Pack and for the latest updates on “Gears of War 2” visit www.GearsOfWar.com

SuperCar Challenge for the PlayStation 3

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System 3 and Eutechnyx team up once more for SuperCar Challenge

System 3 today announced the development of SuperCar Challenge for the PlayStation 3, a high-octane racing game featuring both arcade and simulation tarmac thrills.

Building on the critically acclaimed Ferrari Challenge racing simulation engine, SuperCar Challenge heralds the addition of the sexiest supercars on the planet while improving on its spiritual prequel in every way.

Over 40 cars will be available to throw around the most celebrated corners on the racing calendar. Experience the thrills and spills that come with harnessing the full grunt of an Aston Martin DB9, the Lamborghini Murcielago RGT, the McLaren F1 and many more! Of course, the game caters for the Ferrari fans too with a selection of favourites making the cut from 2008’s Ferrari Challenge.

More than 20 tracks will also be available, with old favourites such as Silverstone and Spa mixed in with the joys of N¸rbergring. More new tracks will be announced over the coming months.

Eyes Wide Shut

Players young and old, veteran or novice will be able to enjoy the look and feel of a real supercar thanks to brand new additions to the handling modes, with the ultimate aim being to graduate players through to full simulation handling.

Assist Mode

Race with all the assists switched onto full. An amazing way to learn how to drive a supercar and learn the track, but also just great fun. Tear around a track without fear of screwing things up because you forgot to break at just the right time. This makes the game accessible to so many more people and will even see your gran cruising around Silverstone on a Sunday afternoon with a smile on her face!

Arcade

The power of a supercar with forgiving handling and more powerful brakes. Performance off road will be less but nowhere near as much as in Simulation mode. Breaking into corners and accelerating out of corners is far more straightforward and there’s no need to worry about spinning out all the time. You can REALLY throw your car around a corner and have fun whilst doing it. Don’t forget though – your opponents will be just as aggressive!

Simulation

The critically acclaimed handling returns. Drop your concentration for one second and it could mean you’re out of the race! For the hardcore simulation fans only, albeit with the option to change any of the assist settings.

Gimme A Break!

Your opponents’ artificial intelligence has also been completely rewritten with a brand new Dynamic AI setting allowing the game to change the challenge you receive based on how well or badly your career is going. Of course, if you fancy a real challenge you can always set the AI to Legendary… strap yourselves in tightly though because it won’t be an easy ride!

SuperCar Challenge

The Facts

- Over 40 different cars ranging from the Lamborghini Murcielago RGT, to the Aston Martin DB9, to the McLaren F1, to our previous favourite the Ferrari FXX.
- Over 20 tracks, from favourites such as Silverstone and Nurburgring to less well known greats such as Mugello Italy.
- Trophy mode, Career mode (more details to be announced soon), Arcade mode, Quick Race and 16-player online/LAN multiplayer.
- Ferrari Challenge’s praised livery creation tool has been taken and improved considerably.
- Dynamic AI: rival drivers will get better or worse depending on how you race so you’ll always have a decent challenge going on around you. Of course, should you wish to have consistent AI you can switch this mode off.
- Graphical overhaul: in terms of textures, poly counts, scenery, backdrops, particle effects and (perhaps most importantly) framerate, everything has been improved.
- Improved sound: every engine rev, screech and impact has been tirelessly recorded and re-recorded on the field. Voiceovers and commentary from Tiff Needell!

Format: PS3 (platform exclusive)
Publisher: System 3 Software Ltd
Developer: Eutechnyx
Multiplayer: 1-16
LAN & Online Release: Spring 2009

Tales of Pirates: New Version 1.38 Released

The Tales of Pirates ( http://top.igg.com/ ) team is proud to announce that the latest version of the hit game, version 1.38, has been released on December 11, 2008.

Version 1.38 has many new features, apparel, and quests to keep you entertained. With some players having previewed the new version, they’re reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. There are some most popular features as below:

Feature 1: The brand-new Head-gear Forging System, included the Hear-gear NPC, cool new caps and the Head-gear Forging and Refining functions.

Feature 2: Introduces the 2nd Rebirth, including the “Gorgeous Rebirth” quest.

Feature 3: Launches the “Honorary Treasure Chest” to reward the bravest warriors who prove themselves in guild wars. Members of the winning guild will receive this precious prize as well as the honor owed to true pirates.

Feature 4: A new map called “Island Prison”, which includes PVP, and fun items like the Good Guy Card, Arrest Warrant and much more.

For more information for the new version, please click http://top.igg.com/info.php?articleId=1554 .

Free GripDhift codes downloads for Xbox 360

is celebrating the first anniversary of the release of their popular Xbox LIVE Arcade (XBLA) game, GripShift, by giving away a number of free download codes.

Sites where free codes for GripShift on Xbox LIVE Arcade will be given away over the next week include TeamXbox (www.teamxbox.com), GamePro Arcade (www.gameproarcade.com) and other sites that will be announced in the official GripShift forums (http://www.gripshiftgame.com) throughout the week.

“Our celebration of the release and success of GripShift on Xbox LIVE Arcade is in full swing,” said Mario Wynands, Managing Director of Sidhe Interactive. “A download code giveaway is a perfect opportunity to extend that celebration to gamers and introduce a whole new audience to the title.”

GripShift, the award winning driving platformer developed and published by Sidhe Interactive, is available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Featuring an extensive single-player experience, two 4 player multiplayer modes, stunning visuals and amazing sound, GripShift is available for 800 Microsoft points under the Games tab on the XBLA Dashboard. For more information on GripShift, please visit: www.gripshiftgame.com.

GripShift on Xbox LIVE Arcade features:

•Fresh Single Player Experience: 120 Challenge Mode levels with multiple objectives test your physical and mental reflexes as you race your way across vast Desert, Ice, Jungle and Horror themed worlds

•The Complete Xbox LIVE Experience: Build up your Gamerscore by collecting an assortment of achievements, or contest the #1 slot on the TrueSkill™ Leaderboards

•Two Manic Multiplayer Modes: Compete in four player online mayhem in Race Mode or frag friends and strangers during intense Deathmatch arena battles. Compete across 25 race tracks and 20 Deathmatch arenas to find out who is the true master of speed and destruction

•Bring the Pain: Gain the competitive edge and devastate your foes with an assortment of weapons and power-ups. Master the Goo Gun, DeathRay, Flaming Shield, Jump Gun, TNT and other weapons to dominate the field

•Upgraded HD 3D Visuals: The world of GripShift comes alive with enhanced 3D HD graphics rendered at 720p 60fps with FSAA, including stunning lighting, real-time shadows and dynamic visual effects

Dante's Inferno - adventure game annouced

An abducted soul, a lifetime of sins, a journey to the depths of despair. EA announced today that EA Redwood Shores, the studio behind hit horror game Dead Space, is making Dante’s Inferno – a third-person action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. The dark fiction gave birth to the Tuscan Italian dialect and is widely considered to have defined the western world’s contemporary conception of hell and purgatory. The poem tells the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.

Written in the 14th Century, The Divine Comedy was published and read aloud in Italian (unlike the Bible), thereby making the poem accessible to the mass public. The poem delivers a striking and allegorical vision of the Christian afterlife and the punishments of hell. In part one, known as Dante’s Inferno, Dante traverses all nine circles of hell; limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, wrath, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery.

“The time is right for the world of interactive entertainment to adapt this literary masterpiece, and to re-introduce Dante to an audience that, until now, may have been unfamiliar with the remarkable details of this great work of art,” said Jonathan Knight, executive producer for Dante’s Inferno. “It’s the perfect opportunity to fuse great gameplay with great story.”

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