Bionic Commando video game demo out soon on Xbox Live

Capcom confirmed that a demo of Bionic Commando will be released on Xbox Live in the coming weeks.

Focusing on Bionic Commando's exhilarating multiplayer mode the demo will feature 'Vertigo' one of the game's 16 maps and allow up to 8 players to go head to head in Deathmatch.

But this is no ordinary Deathmatch as players will need to master a new set of moves and tactics - swing through the air showering those beneath you with hot lead; use the grapple to zip to safety before an enemy's grenade explodes at your feet; laugh as enemies plummet from the top of skyscrapers following a well aimed zip-kick to the chest and grab items and weapons from distance ahead of your rival commandos.

In single player mode, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for crimes he didn't commit, and sentenced to death. Bionic Commando transposes the much loved swing-and-shoot gameplay of the 8-bit original onto a stunning 3D environment of towering buildings, suspended roadways and monorails, deep canyons and sheer rock faces, which are traversed using swinging, scaling, climbing and wall-walking techniques.

The full version of Bionic Commando will feature Solo & Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, plus a compelling single player mode and is due for release on Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 across all PAL territories on Friday May 22nd.

Guitar Hero video game Greatest Hits Polling Result

Activision reveals the tracks from the first Guitar Hero game that will appear in Greatest Hits full band experience

Last week, Guitar Hero fans were tasked with deciding the order in which songs will be revealed for Guitar Hero Greatest Hits. The votes tallied in the first week established the original Guitar Hero game as the clear victor.

The voting continues this week, and fans can now cast their votes online at GreatestHits.GuitarHero.com to determine which of the remaining genre-defining titles, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, they would like to have the songs revealed from next.

Guitar Hero Greatest Hits explodes onto store shelves on 26 June, 2009 with 48 master tracks now playable for the entire band, including the following tracks from the first Guitar Hero game:

Guitar Hero

Pantera - “Cowboys From Hell (Live)”
Franz Ferdinand - “Take Me Out”
Queens Of The Stone Age - “No One Knows”
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - “I Love Rock N’ Roll”
Boston - “More Than A Feeling”
White Zombie - “Thunder Kiss '65”
Blue Öyster Cult - “Godzilla”
Helmet - “Unsung (Live)”
Queen - “Killer Queen”
Incubus - “Stellar”
Ozzy Osbourne - “Bark At The Moon”
Deep Purple - “Smoke On The Water”
The Donnas - “Take It Off”
The Exies - “Hey You”

Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to-date - Guitar Hero Greatest Hits. The #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2008 presents the best of the best to music video game aficionados so they can join together for guitar, bass, drums and vocals in-game and rock to master tracks of their favorite Guitar Hero music.

Featuring 48 master recordings, Guitar Hero Greatest Hits delivers exciting online and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online. Players’ rock n’ roll fantasies turn to realities as they create their rocker, compose original music and share it with the world through the innovative Music Studio, GHTunesSM and robust Rock Star Creator gameplay modes first introduced in Guitar Hero® World Tour.

SOCOM Military Franchise Returns to PSP with SOCOM - U.S. Navy SEALs - Fireteam Bravo 3

Authentic military shooter to arrive this winter. Experience the game with your friends locally via Ad-Hoc or globally through a WiFi connection.

Lead a fireteam of friends on an action-packed military hunt for weapons of mass destruction and an ex-KGB agent in SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 for PSP (PlayStation Portable).

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 arrives this winter for PAL territories.

Created with the support of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, the SOCOM series is renowned for its real-world situations and attention to detail. Join the ominous world of ex-secret operatives as you lead a special operation to track and interrogate former KGB agent, Alexander Gozorov who is believed to be withholding information on a forthcoming attack with weapons of mass destruction. It’s up to you and your squad to track Gozorov in a series of customisable missions, using your skills, stealth and swift thinking.

While the SOCOM name has long been synonymous with multiplayer tactical gaming, SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 takes it a step further allowing players to choose which mission to attempt and tackle with teamwork and firepower. Players can also compete online, communicate via voice chat, battling for Medals and a place on SOCOM’s online leaderboards. With an extensive and realistic single-player mode as well, the action in SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals: Fireteam Bravo 3 never ends.

SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals: Fireteam Bravo 3 arrives this winter – exclusively for PSP.

Reserve The Beatles - Rock Band and receive exclusive game content art and videos in May

Reserve Your Copy and Become Eligible to Join The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club to Receive Access to Breaking News, Exclusive Game Elements Including Art and Behind-The-Scenes Footage, and More Beginning in May

Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, today revealed the first details surrounding The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle which will include:

• The Beatles: Rock Band software
• Höfner Bass controller: Large scale replica of the Bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney
• Beatles-inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums with classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head
• Microphone
• Microphone Stand
• Additional special content

In addition to the previously announced US MSRP of $249.99, The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle will retail in continental Europe for MSRP €199.00 and for MSRP £179.00 in the UK.

North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the game will be eligible to join the The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club and receive breaking news and access to exclusive game elements including art and behind-the-scenes footage directly from MTV Games and Harmonix. New material will be released regularly starting in May and leading up to the game’s launch on 9/9/09.

As previously announced, The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles’ extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band’s legendary career.

Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Wii home videogame console from Nintendo on 09/09/2009, the game will be compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero and other third party music video game peripherals and microphones.

Headspin - Storybook video game take a walk through a magical pop-up storybook

State of Play today announced the launch of their new free casual game, Headspin: Storybook.

Headspin: Storybook lets the player take a walk through a magical pop-up storybook, testing your visual awareness skills against the clock. This beautifully illustrated game will keep you addicted for hours!

Luke Whittaker, Director of State of Play, who has developed the game, says,
“Headspin: Storybook challenges what people expect of casual games. The production values and creativity have been key to the thinking behind this game, and it’s a visual feast for any gamer, of any age, with excellent gameplay to boot!”

After only a week of launching, Headspin: Storybook, has received rave reviews already,
“HeadSpin: Storybook is a truly gorgeous flash game. One of the best I've seen…one of those exceptional productions of art as game. Or rather, great art as great game.” http://www.seejanegame.net/

State of Play are developing more games in the Headspin line, so look out for more beautiful head-scratching games to come.
PC/Mac – Online: simply go to http://www.stateofplaygames.com/headspin_storybook/

Free to play
Established by Luke Whittaker, winner of a number of international gaming awards, State of Play make creative, innovative games. State of Play has created hit games for the likes of MTV, Miniclip and Shockwave and the pioneering RiK www.rikworld.com, as well as the huge multiplayer baseball game Basebods. www.basebods.com. State of Play is growing, and is at the forefront of the casual gaming industry.

Download free video game music from Stalin v Martians

Mezmer Games announces pre-order campaign for Stalin vs. Martians starting today

Mezmer Games today announced that the arcade RTS game Stalin v Martians will be available for pre-order today from all leading digital download portals worldwide. The official release is planned for April 20th.

Stalin vs. Martians is a blazingly fast real-time strategy game developed by an alliance of three independent studios: Black Wing Foundation, Dreamlore and N-Game. During the pre-order, Mezmer Games is offering a 20% discount from the original price of $19.99 / €17.99, available for the whole pre-order period.

While gamers are eagerly awaiting this milestone in game development to be released, we have put together some goodies from the SvM soundtrack:
“A great game has to come with a great soundtrack” says Tom Söderlund, Executive Producer at Mezmer Games. “We are happy to present parts of a soundtrack we believe we have all the components to make this title stand out in the crowd.”

Lenin Sings for Stalin: Stalin vs. Martians Soundtrack Details
We are pleased to announce further details of Stalin vs. Martians soundtrack and introduce 4 new tracks for you to download for free from the official website.

Songs available:
Loaded for love
Chastushki
My Pocket Stalinizer
My Little Airport

Click here to download free tracks from Stalin vs. Martians:
http://www.stalinvsmartians.com/en/av.html

My Little Airport
Hong Kong-based indie pop band, founded by songwriter Ah P and vocalist Nicole. Since 2004, they have released 3 albums. Voted as the twee-est band on the allmusic.com website in 2007.

Ilya Orange
Well, we think we already know the man. Moscow-based electronic musician, the author of the original score of Stalin vs. Martians, including now-famous tunes from Dancing Stalin trailer and All Hail Stalinator.

Jerry Lenin and Lady's Man
Lady's Man was a legendary Russian glam-rock band formed in 1993 by Jerry Lenin. You wouldn't believe, but Lenin is not a pseudonym, it's a real surname. Currently Jerry is recording his first solo album.

Mezmer Games
Mezmer Games is a new independent games label, focusing on great games from small game studios. As box retail is becoming increasingly expensive, sluggish, and non-eco-friendly, we help indie developers reach a large audience through download distribution. We work exclusively with digital distribution and alternative channels. With the Mezmer Marketing Machine, we give the indie titles the attention they warrant through clever marketing and PR. Mezmer Games is a wholly owned business unit of Paradox Interactive.

Custom PlayStation 3 - Final Fantasy VII Advent Children pictures

Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete Cloud Black PlayStation 3, a limited bundle that went on sale today in Japan for 49,980 yen ($505).

Cloud Black features an all-new finish not based on the existing Piano Black. It's matte and metallic - fingerprint resistant - with an emblazoned silver "Cloudy Wolf" emblem from Advent Children.

Hellion - Mystery of the inquisition video game Website out now!

As the gate to hell is open by today, Flying Fish Works announces the official website for their upcoming product “Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition”. The authentic platform represents the vision and the fear behind the project and prepares the brave one to face the evil.

Starting with new images and insider information about the game's development, the website will continuously provide valuable content to the community.

“Hellion: Mystery of the inquisition” is an extraordinary First-Person-Shooter set in the 13th century. As an armed man of the newborn Inquisition, the player will battle heretics, execute exorcisms, face demons and unintentionally become part of a political and religious intrigue. It is an epic journey through different medieval cultures full of real-life characters, wild animals, rough warriors, powerful Templar knights, deadly assassins and, ultimately, horrifying demons.

Find out more about “Hellion: Mystery of the inquisition” on the official website: www.hellion-game.com

World of Warcraft extents into China

New license agreement lays groundwork for continued operation of world's most popular online game in mainland China following expiration of the current license agreement

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and NetEase.com, today announced that Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft will be licensed to an affiliated company of NetEase.com, Inc. in mainland China for a term of 3 years following the expiration of the current license agreement.

Both companies announced a partnership on Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft III,StarCraft II, and Battle.net gaming platform last summer. Today's announcement further enhances the partnership between Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase and promotes a consistent level of quality and service in mainland China for all Blizzard Entertainment games involved in the partnership.

"We appreciate the enthusiasm that Chinese gamers have shown us over the years, and we've always worked hard, in collaboration with our partners, to ensure that these players receive the same high-quality service and gameplay experiences that we deliver in other regions," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "This new agreement with NetEase will support that goal for years to come, and we look forward to collaborating with them on a smooth transition for World of Warcraft moving forward."

"We are excited to be working with Blizzard Entertainment now on World of Warcraft in addition to Warcraft III, StarCraft II, and Battle.net," stated William Ding, CEO of NetEase. "By combining Blizzard Entertainment's expertise in developing world-class games with NetEase's strength in online-game operation in China, I am confident that we will be able to deliver the best gaming experiences in the world to our players."

PRECURSORS - Photo tour from Sunaks

The mystery tour is continuing in Precursors Galaxy and our satellite has just sent us new pictures from flamy Sunaks.

Enjoy tropical jungles and everlasting brilliant coral-red sunset but beware of the danger inhabitaing this "paradise"!

A revamped Trainee Island and cursed Ghost Ship await players in the "Navislamia" update for the free-to-play MMORPG Rappelz this May

“Navislamia” is the upcoming major update for the free-to-play MMORPG Rappelz. It is being introduced to add numerous modifications for players of all levels to enjoy. With a few weeks to go before it is available, gPotato Europe is proud to unveil more details on the revamp of the Trainee Island and its new donjon : the ghost ship Navislamia.

The Navislamia update will introduce a complete overhaul of the Trainee Island that welcomes new players and introduces players into Rappelz until they reach level 15. Overhaul means overhaul; a complete upgrade of the towns and starting zones, brand new graphics, lots more and new quests, a whole range of new monsters and a terrifying new dungeon packed with brand new monsters waiting to be plundered by young adventurers.

The Ghost Ship Navislamia is the first dungeon the players will encounter during their story. While it once served by transporting missionaries and explorers from one continent to another, the ship was cursed by the Sorcerer and its unfortunate passengers are trapped as bloodthirsty undeads.

The Navislamia update will be introduced this May on French and German Rappelz . For more information about the free-to-play MMORPG Rappelz and to sign up for your free gPotato.eu account, visit the official website at http://rappelz.gpotato.eu

South Central Vehicle Pack for Midnight Club - Los Angeles now on Xbox LIVE and PSN

MCLA South Central Vehicle Pack 1

We are pleased to announce that the first South Central Vehicle Pack for Midnight Club: Los Angeles is now available on Xbox LIVE and PSN for 240 MS points/$2.99. The pack includes three brand new high-performance vehicles for players to cruise the streets of Los Angeles in, including the luxurious 2008 Audi S5 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG, along with the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT.



To access the new vehicles players will need to download the free South Central Map Expansion that increases the total map size by one-third and adds four neighborhoods to make up the iconic district of South Central.

To commemorate this first vehicle pack we've included an exclusive gameplay clip showcasing the new vehicles in their splendor.



Thanks, and be sure to stay tuned for Vehicle Pack 2 hitting Xbox LIVE and PSN next Thursday, April 23.

Sign up for Cities XL PC video game beta

Monte Cristo, developer and publisher of CITIES XLTM, is pleased to announce that registration for the game’s closed beta will begin at 11 a.m. UTC/GMT on 16 April 2009. Gamers interested in testing the game and offering input into the development of Monte Cristo’s next-generation city builder/MMO should sign up at http://jointhebeta.citiesxl.com.

Be sure to visit http://www.citiesxl.com for more information about the game, and to learn more about the upcoming beta.

CITIES XL allows gamers to develop cities on realistic 3D maps using an incredible collection of unique structures and monuments based on American, Asian and European-influenced architectural styles. The maps feature a variety of environments: mountains, hills, canyons, beaches and islands, all set in different climates from tropical to desert, Mediterranean to temperate. Players must create the right combinations of social services, leisure activities, special events and other job opportunities within their cities in order to feed, clothe, employ and entertain their citizens. Be it planning and building a new zoo, public park, residential neighborhood or transit system - there's always a fresh and exciting challenge for would-be city managers and mayors in CITIES XL.

“We’re excited to be at the point where we feel we’ve laid very solid foundations for this unique game,” said Jerome Gastaldi, CEO of Monte Cristo, “Now we need to test the architecture to see how players respond to it, and to improve the integration of the online-gameplay and social networking features. In the next weeks, we’ll let more residents into our closed betas and keep stress-testing the edifice correctly.”

The game’s online features and services will allow players to create interconnected cities on virtual and persistent planets. Mayors can share and trade with one another, specialize their economy and team up with befriended cities to create sprawling metropolises. Life on the planet will be punctuated by events and competitions - a concert held in one town may, for example, be attended by visitors from other areas who can also enjoy a walk around the city to admire the urban creations of multiple players. By combining a fantastic single-player game with the social and multiplayer aspects of an MMO, CITIES XL will shape the future of the genre by offering more variety, bigger cities and multiple gameplay layers.

Action-Packed Infernal - Hells Vengeance video game coming to Xbox360

Cult PC hit makes the leap to console!

• Publisher: Playlogic International
• Developer: Metropolis

Cult Hit - Action Shooter of 2007, Infernal – Is coming exclusively to console on Xbox 360 this spring!

Former Etherlite Secret Agent Ryan Lennox, now obsolete and betrayed by those close to him is a man who knows no fear! In a desperate bid to uncover his former employers secret agenda Lennox makes a pact with the devil. Embarking on an action-packed voyage into a world of deception and betrayal, armed with special abilities and military grade weaponry, Ryan Lennox is a man who must succeed.

Lennox will need to master his devilish powers to uncover the truth and restore the delicate balance of good and evil. The captivating plot sees Lennox journey from ancient monastery catacombs and secret mountain hideouts to sprawling harbor docks and industrial oil refineries, before finally facing his ultimate showdown...

Infernal uses a state-of-the-art Physics engine enabling highly interactive worlds with destroyable walls and objects, while giving the player the ability to use a vast array of weapons. This is supported by using high level graphics and a stunning overall design based on locations throughout Europe and the USA.

Features:

* Stunning 3rd Person Shooter with deep & engaging storyline
* Explore a range of stunning environments & locations across 3 levels of difficulty
* Over 10 hours of gameplay
* Control a variety of guns and weapons as well as supernatural forces to increase their power
* Engange in Hand to Hand combat, or utilize a range of weaponry
* Duck and cover system to avoid enemy attacks
* Fight intelligent opponents who use the environment to their advantage
* Utilize a vast array of supernatural powers such as telekinesis & teleportation to overcome obstacles and enemies
* Harvest the energy of your enemies to heal and to replenish your Infernal mana


“Infernal was always designed with a console release in mind and it’s great that we’re finally able to release exclusively on XBOX360. The vast array of weaponry and supernatural powers makes Lennox an enviable foe.” Said Adam McGowan, Marketing Director at Playlogic

Infernal will be released exclusively to console on Xbox 360 in Q2 2009!

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Massive update for Combat Arms Europe FPS video game - Free download - the game

A massive update to its popular free-to-play first-person-shooter, Combat Arms Europe, delivering an additional level of excitement and challenge for its enthusiastic players.

The update includes the addition of a new warzone, the “Showdown Map”, which stages a remote warehouse in Southern China’s industrial complex. An expanded offer from the in-game Cash Shop “Black Market” allows players to opt for a new female mercenary “Mei”, and current players can now choose to change their base character from a “covert” array of character models by purchasing the Gender Change item. Characters can be further personalized by attaching the player’s national emblem on the regimentals, and players can purchase new powerful machineries with the in-game currency, Gear Points (GP), or with real money through NEXON Cash (NX Cash) to update their arsenal.

With today’s patch, the interactive feature “Nut Shot” will also be implemented and challenge players to knock over their opponents with humor and skill. “Nut Shot” allows player to aim for shooting the nether regions of their male opponents. “Nut Shot was designed to enhance the entertaining and humorous factor of Combat Arms, challenging the gaming skills of players at the same time,” said Sung-Jin Kim, Directing Manager for NEXON Europe. “We will constantly strive to add new and exciting elements to the game, including contents that reach beyond the traditional FPS game play.”

As nature demands, female characters are exempted from this suffer when being hit, but giggle at their accomplishment after scoring a Nut Shot. Male characters either laugh heartily or fall down in pain, depending on whether they are the harmer or the victim of a Nut Shot which is in either way celebrated graphically with exploding walnuts.

Combat Arms Europe drives on to gain enthusiasm and popularity among European gamers with its exciting mix of various combat styles, battlefields and multiple game modes, presented in eye-catching graphics and customized characters. Combat Arms Europe also features a high level of socialization with in-game Buddy List, Clan System, Community Support and many more.
This essential composition of traditional as well as advanced FPS elements and striking socialization features is free-to-play, representing a truly unique offering in the ever evolving world First-Person-Shooters.
To sign up and to download the game for free, visit http://combatarms.nexoneu.com.

More on the game here on gamezplay.org

The Raskulls Unleashed No1 - Top Five Reasons Why Everyone Loves Raskulls

5 Bones are easy to clean and mould-resistant.
4 Every Raskull has such a distinct outfit – kind of like cosplayers. You know it’s weird, yet you can’t look away.
3 The King is a handsome, fearless leader you should be proud to worship. Would King, the 1994 State Bee-keeping Champion, lend his name to a shoddy product?
2 No, he wouldn’t.
1 They tease and please you in ways only a Raskull can.

Each Raskull is somewhat of an attention seeker, so it’s no surprise that they are quick to give interviews demonstrating their Raskully … leanings. King led the way with his Kingingly funny character profile a while back, so now the rest of the gang is getting in on the idea. It’s difficult to fit in with regular fleshy society, so these interviews and profiles are the best way to go. The rest of the gang will be announcing their bone-laden presence in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for all the Raskulls characters grabbing their time in the spotlight!

About Raskulls

Raskulls is an upcoming puzzle platformer for Xbox Live Arcade. It’s an entirely original IP from Australian developer Halfbrick, and features a lengthy single-player adventure campaign along with rich local and online multiplayer modes. With racing, combat and puzzle elements, not to mention the tongue-in-cheek humor found rampant throughout the entire game, it’s a platformer unlike anything seen before. To be released in Q3 2009.

Batman - Arkham Asylum A biography of Bane... PS3 Xbox 360 and PC video game

Imprisoned from birth to serve his dead father’s sentence, Bane was raised inside the horrific environs of a Santa Prisca prison.

Finding solace in smuggled book and meditation, he developed incredible powers of concentration. When he was subjected to military experiments with the experimental steroid Venom, his iron-forged will helped him survive when other test subjects had died, and he manage to escape.

Determined to prove his worth, he sought out Batman and broke the Dark Knight’s spine. But Batman recovered and managed to best Bane, cutting off the precious Venom supply that transforms Bane into a superhuman.

Attributes:
• Master strategist
• Intense focus
• Abnormally strong reaction to Venom, giving him incredibly enhanced physical abilities
• Determined to best Batman, and all others who challenge him

REAL NAME: Unknown
OCCUPATION: Professional criminal
BASE OF OPERATIONS: Gotham City
EYES: Brown (when on Venom: Green)
HAIR: Brown
HEIGHT: 5 ft 6 in (when on Venom: 6 ft 8 in)
WEIGHT: 140 lb (when on Venom: 350 lb)
FIRST APPEARANCE: Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 (January , 1993)

Erin Andrews joins NCAA Football 10 video game team

Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews will be featured as a sideline reporter in EA SPORTS NCAA Football 10 for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. In addition to delivering in-game news straight from the gridiron, Andrews will also be featured in a major NCAA Football 10 mode that will be revealed at a later date.

Andrews is the newest addition to the NCAA Football 10 broadcast team, joining Kirk Herbstreit, Brad Nessler and Lee Corso in a game that envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Including Andrews as part of the NCAA Football 10 broadcast team complements the franchise commitment to offer the most authentic college football experience available on any gaming platform. Andrews has served as a sideline reporter for ESPN’s College Football Saturdays since 2004.



In a new video released today, Andrews weighs in on a hot topic leading into the NFL Draft: which prospects will be NCAA Football 10 cover athletes? A different player will be featured on the packaging of each of the four platforms, giving Andrews and football fans plenty of opportunity to speculate which athletes will grace the covers this season.



With all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools represented in the game, NCAA Football 10 offers fans an exciting way to experience the thrill of authentic college football year-round. NCAA Football 10 brings the college football atmosphere to life with enhanced stadiums packed with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots. Enjoy the sights of game day with new field goal nets, flags waving in the wind and camera flashes exploding during pivotal moments.

Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, NCAA Football 10 will be available at North American retail stores on July 14th. The game will be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation2 and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment systems and the PSP (PlayStationPortable).

HISTORY - Great Battles Medieval Historic strategy video game released for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PC

HISTORY Great Battles Medieval, for Xbox 360, the video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3, and PC. Koch Media will distribute the title in Germany, Austria, Switzerland (including French and Italian versions), Spain, Scandinavia, Benelux, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

HISTORY Great Battles Medieval is set against the background of the historic Hundred Years' War, spanning various conflicts between England and France in the 14th and 15th centuries. HISTORY Great Battles Medieval allows players to assume complete control of huge armies with more than 40 different units. From knights on horseback to infantry, French crossbowmen and English longbow archers, all units of the two warring factions are represented in the game, historically correct. Whether in campaign mode, a brief skirmish, or multiplayer mode, HISTORY Great Battles Medieval offers precise, realistic recreations of medieval battles.

To round out this authentic, true-to-detail gaming experience, the game features video clips from the award-winning HISTORY programming library.

HISTORY Great Battles Medieval is the second title in the highly successful Great Battles series, which saw its first appearance with the release of HISTORY Great Battles of Rome in 2007.

Features
• Advanced graphics engine optimized for the capabilities of each platform
• Free form quest map that allows players to decide when and where to fight within a historical framework
• 70 Medieval battles, including 26 historical encounters from the Hundred Years war (like the well-known siege of Orléans or the Battle of Crécy)
• More than 40 different units all accurately researched and carefully modeled
Weapons and shields are added to each unit by the player, giving an almost infinite number of equipment combinations
• Over 100 unique skills to customize your squads

How to erect temples in the upcoming PC Strategy title, Majesty 2 - The Fantasy Kingdom Sim - with video

The process of erecting temples in the upcoming PC Strategy title, Majesty 2 - The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, releasing later this year.

In the diary, Alexey Kozyrev, Lead Developer from 1C: Ino-Co., states:
“Over the centuries, Ardanian true-believers have grown in compassion, and the followers of different confessions now show greater tolerance towards one another.

Certainly there are still conflicts, as when a hotheaded paladin draws a righteous blade upon those evil spirits accompanying a Sister of Krypta. However, compared with the wars of the past, these are mere trifles. After all, in those times one could never imagine the temples belonging to any opposed gods even coexisting! Temples to Krypta and Agrela were never seen side-by-side, but now you are free to build any temple you want, worship any god you choose, and train any hero you wish for the greater glory of the King.”



Well, it may sound like everything is fair in Ardania, but alas, no such luck!
Read the complete entry and find out more about Majesty 2 here

Majesty 2 is scheduled for release during Q3 2009 and will be published worldwide by Paradox Interactive. It will be available for digital download at all larger digital download portals.

For more information about Majesty 2, please visit the official website

Civil War strategy game, Forge of Freedom patch 1.12.2 update released

Matrix Games and Western Civilization Software are pleased to announce the release of the comprehensive 1.12.2 update for their acclaimed Civil War strategy game, Forge of Freedom!

The update comes with a sizeable amount of fixes, rule changes, improvements, and new features and further polishes the gameplay of Forge of Freedom based on player feedback and ongoing game reports.

Specifically for fixes, VPs are now properly assigned only for decisive battles and the National Will bug for capturing empty cities is now fixed. There are also many other improvements and tweaks with detailed battles, especially with the AI and with reinforcements now adding to the Will to Fight. In addition, the US will now lose one additional National Will point if it loses a decisive battle in a US province and the CSA will gain one NW point in the same situation. New features include 10 new special abilities for units, improvements to generals’ statistics, new generals’ biographies (now 300 in total), and much more.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “Forge of Freedom has proven to be an enduring classic in the American Civil War strategy genre. Anyone looking for an authentic wargame that truly captures the rich strategic and tactical problems facing a commander of that time period should absolutely give Forge of Freedom a try. Western Civilization Software has polished this gem to a mirror finish with their excellent post-release updates.”

More than seven-score years have passed since the start of this conflict that pitted state against state, brother against brother and broke the chains of slavery. Forge of Freedom gives you a chance to relive history from either side in a work of grand strategy.

As the leader of the Union or the Confederacy, you will be faced with historical decisions on the military, economic and diplomatic strategies to pursue. The diplomatic and economic systems have been streamlined and improved since Crown of Glory to be more user-friendly and also suited to the period. Rather than multiple minor nations, each state has its own Governor and they will make demands on you and shift their attitudes according to events. In addition, you will have to manage diplomacy with the European powers to try to sway them towards or against intervention. Over 1,000 historical generals are included along with an option to know their abilities ahead of time or have to find out the hard way, as happened historically. Railroads, rivers and cities all play important roles, as do elections which occur at both state and national levels. Every effort has been made to bring you as thorough a simulation of the American Civil War as is possible, from 1861 to 1865, from the skirmishes and raids in the West to the pitched in the East and the Naval blockade.

This update is comprehensive and will bring any previous version of Forge of Freedom to version 1.12.2. Get more information on Forge of Freedom from its official product page.