Realtime Audio Adventure Soul Trapper - Preview demo version for iPhone and iPod Touch

Realtime Audio Adventures announced today that Soul Trapper: Preview, the demo version of the critically acclaimed Soul Trapper audio adventure game, is now available for Apple iPhone and iPod touch.

In the preview version, the player is introduced to the chilling adventure with the first four of the twenty-three chapters from the full version of the game.

“The Soul Trapper: Preview app is a great way to introduce players to the unique concept of audio adventures. The first four chapters give a thrilling glimpse of what’s to come,” said David Warhol, president of Realtime Audio Adventures. “As the game progresses, locations become more complex, the rich cast of characters expands, and a wide variety of audio puzzles interweave seamlessly with the story, requiring stereo perception, memorization, fast-action reflexes, and audio pattern matching to complete. Check it out and you’ll be drawn in!”

In Soul Trapper, players follow the turbulent life of Kane Pryce, a 27 year-old drifter who possesses a mysterious device known as the Soul Trap. The Soul Trap is a supernaturally-charged object that allows him to hunt down, capture, and send ghosts from the earthly realm to the afterlife. In this chilling adventure story, players help Kane unlock the mysteries surrounding a haunted church that stirs newfound emotions while navigating a maze of gangsters, dames, ghosts, and demons!

Today Realtime also kicked off a special limited time promotion for the full version of Soul Trapper. During the promotion, consumers who purchase the full version of the adventure title will enjoy a special price of $4.99, a drop from the standard cost of $7.99. To purchase the full version of Soul Trapper, please visit the App Store.

Developed by Realtime Associates for Realtime Audio Adventures, Soul Trapper: Preview is available for the iPhone and iPod touch free of charge, and can be downloaded via the App Store.

Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 on Nintendo Wii in June

DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 for Nintendo Wii out in June, both as a stand-alone title or bundled with the world-renowned dance mat peripheral.

DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY 2 is the ultimate party game and invites players to earn points by matching a series of fast-moving arrows with the corresponding markings on the dance mat.

A stunning party-themed soundtrack and promotional videos accompany the action, with favourites such as ‘Umbrella’, ‘Walking on Sunshine’, and the Grease anthem ‘You’re The One That I Want’ amongst the varied playlist of 50 songs.

DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY 2 also places larger emphasis on the exercise elements of the game, with a number of new Wii-specific elements added. In addition to moving on the dance mat, players use the Wii controllers to match upper body movement, while a dedicated Workout Mode invites users to set themselves time or calorie-based goals. Likewise, players can create a unique fitness playlist and create bespoke routines designed to offer challenging cardiovascular sessions.

The beauty of DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY 2 is that anyone can join in. Tutorials will ease newcomers into the game, while a wide range of options and challenges ensure that, as the player grows more proficient, so the game can continue to push them, Multi-player fun is also guaranteed, with the Dance’n’Defend option pitting users against each other in no-holds-barred dance-offs! Play with a choice of characters, or even use your own Mii in the game!

The party starts in June – are you ready?

DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 will be re-released for Wii in June, as a bundle including a dance mat for about 59,95 Euro, and as a stand-alone for ca. 39,95 Euro.

ZUSHI to launch Yamaha Supercross on Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii

Play as the promising younger brother of one of the biggest names in Supercross who was hospitalised in the final race of the World Championships by Team Nemeshisu. It's up to you to take your brother's place and avenge him by claiming the world title.

Join the amazing Team Yamaha and work your up through the ranks to become World Champion and take revenge on the evil Team Nemeshisu who hospitalised your brother.

• Championship Mode lets players take on three distinct Championship Series, each longer and harder than the last.
• Arcade Mode lets you choose the challenge as you select your bike, track, weather conditions and the number of opponents that you want to take on.
• Ghost Mode allows you to practice against your best lap time.
• Realistic tracks feature obstacles such as jumps, whoops and rhythm sections.
• Variable weather conditions will effect the handling and performance of the bikes.

Put on the bright lights for Coca-Cola on Baseball Superstars 2009

A new version of Baseball Superstars 2009 will show case a plethora of Coke branded stadium advertisements for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

GAMEVIL has agreed on a promotion deal with The Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest beverage company, earlier this year in the Korean market, where the 245ml Cokes sold in Korea will promote mobile games from GAMEVIL.

Young Soo Choi, Senior Manager of New Business and Alliances from GAMEVIL comments, “The relationship with Coca-Cola has been phenomenal. We are extremely pleased with the strategic relationship in Korea so far, and wanted to further expand it worldwide. The in-game advertisement on Baseball Superstars 2009 is just a small beginning of the collaboration between the two parties.”

The Baseball Superstars series, GAMEVIL’s top franchise, has sold more than 9 million copies worldwide since its launch, establishing itself as one of the best mobile baseball games in the market.

Metal Gear Solid - The Race Mission mode plus Konami also unveiled details on a new Patriot feature

Konami unveiled today, new details for its latest Race Mission mode for Metal Gear Online, the ultimate squad-based, tactical shooter based on the popular Metal Gear Solid franchise. The Race Mission mode pits two teams of Metal Gear Online players.

The Blue Team has to search and protect the KEROTAN target, while the Red Team search and protects the GA-KO target. Each time a team passes a checkpoint with its target in hand, a new checkpoint will be generated. If a team drops its target and is not retrieved within a set period of time, the target's position will be reset and the checkpoint will change. The Race Mission feature is scheduled to go live on May 12th, 2009.

Konami also unveiled details on a new Patriot feature that will pick a few lucky players every week to become "Patriots." The selected players will get exclusive access to the "Patriot" 5.56mm Hand Rifle that has infinite ammunition with no reload. The player will have access to these unique Patriot features until the next ranking update. The Patriot Feature is scheduled to go live on May 26th, 2009.

Eternal Eden 2 video game confirmed

Following the massive success of Eternal Eden on PC, Blossomsoft will continue to expand its brand new franchise with a new and exciting sequel.

Eternal Eden 2 will focus on Japhee, a female protagonist who possess a mysterious clairvoyance gift. Thanks to her special ability, the player will be allowed to influence parts of the game by reading the future through special artifacts.

Just like its predecessor, this new installment will feature highly addictive game play, plus a number of new mini-games that will keep old-school RPG fans busy through these upcoming winter holidays!

What’s more, Blossomsoft is also currently working on two other big titles, one codenamed Project Stellar, and the other one is the long-awaited RPG known as Western Lords.

Online snowboard racing game Project Powder

Sign up now for a free account and tear up the Chachapoyas slopes with stylish new gear!!

Outspark, a leading North American virtual playground combining free to play games with personalized social experiences, today announced the commercial debut of its hit online snowboard racing game Project Powder.

Featuring a new Pro Shop with stylish outfits for each of the game’s customizable characters, the commercial release also includes a brand new, never before seen map. Snowboarding fans and gamers of all ages and experience levels can visit www.playprojectpowder.com now to begin enjoying the snow!

Featuring more than a dozen thrilling trails with some of the most pristine spring snow in the galaxy, Project Powder offers players access to a snowboarder's paradise where they can, create a character, race against friends and pull off larger-than-life tricks.

To celebrate the launch of the new in-game store, Project Powder is holding a Pro Shop raffle. It is the perfect time to gear up and grab the newest outfits in the brand new Pro Shop. Buy the Expedition Outfit, Hummingbling or any other premium in-game item for entry in the contest – one lucky player will win a gaming keyboard and mouse and several others winners will receive in-game currency to spend on their favorite Project Powder gear. Look good, play great and win cool stuff. For complete details, visit www.playprojectpowder.com.

Project Powder Features:
- Four playable characters
- 14 intense tracks including the brand new Chachapoyas Part 3
- Three exciting game modes: Race Mode, Battle Mode & Coin Mode
- Beat other boarders and complete courses to level up, earn cash and buy new gear and snowboards
- Create your own unique style as you learn new tricks through the innovative trick tree
To sign up for a FREE Outspark account or to learn more about Outspark please visit www.outspark.com.

Free-to-Play Multiplayer Action Game NinjaTrick Launches Open Beta on Facebook and NinjaTrick.com

Teens Invited to Unleash Their Inner Ninja for the First Time in the New Browser-Based, PvP Multiplayer Game

CyberAgent announce the launch of the open beta for free-to-play multiplayer action game NinjaTrick.

Aspiring ninjas everywhere are urged to point their browsers towards pr.NinjaTrick.com to get a first look at the intense Ninjutsu action.

NinjaTrick offers its own unique brand of PvP ninja action, with Japanese-inspired artwork and hundreds of stylish, personalized avatar options. Features include:

• Multiple match modes, including 1vs1, free for all, and team
• 20+ Ninjutsu and Traps
• 100+ Ninja costumes
• Virtual currency NinjaGold and NinjaCoin
• New items and battlefields introduced regularly to keep content fresh

“NinjaTrick is built from the ground-up to deliver a fun, safe and engaging experience for teens – whether they’re playing at NinjaTrick.com or on Facebook,” said Toshimichi Namba, CEO for CyberAgent America, Inc. “We invite teens everywhere to bring their Jutsu skills to the open beta and help us further refine what we think is the perfect formula – just enough action, just enough cuteness, and fun in spades.”

Join the NinjaTrick open beta at pr.NinjaTrick.com. Add the Facebook application here: http://apps.facebook.com/ninjatrick/

City of Heroes Going Rogue expansion pack details

The development of City of Heroes Going Rogue, the first major expansion for the City of Heroes franchise since the launch of City of Villains in 2005. As the name implies, Going Rogue will blur the line between heroes and villains in the first and longest-running super-powered comic book MMO game.

In the Going Rogue expansion, hero and villain characters will become immersed in the new parallel universe known as Praetoria, which is governed by Tyrant™, the evil incarnation of the game’s main protagonist, Statesman™. As gamers search for Tyrant and the rest of his Praetorian guard, implacable foes and fierce resistance will arise to face them from all sides, causing heroes and villains alike to question their loyalties.

City of Heroes Going Rogue will introduce a new alignment system that helps players explore the shades of gray that lie between good and evil. For the first time, hero characters can become villains and vice versa, enabling hero archetypes to cross over to the Rogue Isles™ and villain archetypes to experience Paragon City™. Clearly marked missions, in addition to behaviors and decisions made by the player, will move a hero’s or villain’s moral compass, which could eventually change the hero’s or villain’s alignment. Going Rogue will also introduce two primary new fictional characters representative of this alignment shift in the game’s lore: Maelstrom, a pistol-wielding hero gone rogue, and Desdemona, a demon-summoning villain who has been redeemed.

“City of Heroes has brought a fresh new perspective to the MMO stage with its foray into the super-powered hero comic book genre, and we are excited to present gamers with even more innovative content in Going Rogue,” said Brian Clayton, general manager and executive producer at Paragon Studios. “For years, players could choose between playing as a hero or a villain. Now we will present a third, malleable path where players can be affected by the results of their actions, enabling them to further develop, unveil new perspectives, and overcome new challenges.”

NCsoft will share more details on Going Rogue in the coming months. The game is currently in development by NCsoft’s Paragon Studios, the City of Heroes development team that most recently launched the ground-breaking Mission Architect system. The launch of Mission Architect sets a significant milestone for City of Heroes as the first MMO to allow players to create user-generated content. City of Heroes has and continues to set new standards among its MMO peers and player community with its engaging and approachable comic book-inspired universe theme and consistent delivery of concepts that break the standard MMO mold.

Gel - Set & Match coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade May 20th

Gastronaut Studios LLC, creator of the hit Xbox LIVE Arcade game “Small Arms”, announced today that their latest title “Gel: Set & Match” will be coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade next Wednesday, May 20th. The game will be available for purchase at 800 Microsoft Points.

“Gel” is the spiritual successor to the studio's debut title “Fuzzee Fever” which was available for the original Xbox, and was the first original IP created specifically as a downloadable console title. Players control a cute-yet-alien creature who matches colored blocks to solve unique puzzles, clear a road of gel blocks, or compete in multiplayer battles.

“Gel” lets friends play together wherever they are located with a number of both online, via Xbox LIVE, and offline modes. Action Mode and Puzzle Mode are both playable with 1-2 players online or local multiplayer and Battle Mode is for 2-4 players online or local.

- All new side-scrolling Action Mode.

- Over 100 single player puzzles

- 25 co-op specific puzzles

- 3 unique multiplayer battle modes

- Extensive character customization

- Special “seasonal costumes” only available at certain times of the year

- Fantastically realized 3D environments

"Gel: Set & Match" is rated "E" (Everyone) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) for Animated Blood and Comic Mischief.

Flying races and a housing system are unveiled for the next expansion of the free MMORPG Fly for Fun

With the new expansion for Fly for Fun, “Act IV: New Shores”, arriving in a few weeks, the gPotato team are proud to unveil two brand new features: the Rainbow Race and the housing system.

Flyff : Fly for Fun, was the first free-to-play MMORPG to offer players the opportunity to fly around the world of Madrigal, using magic brooms, bikes or flying skateboards. With the “Act IV: New Shores” expansion, brand new flying content will improve the game experience. Once a week, all Flyff adventurers will have the opportunity to sign into the Rainbow Race and show off all their flying skills, completing various mini-games at each checkpoint in order to complete the race. Tons of wonderful rewards await winners, which can be range from a variety of temporary buffs or gPotato cash shop items to other great in-game items such as the precious Orichalques and Lunar Stones.

After all their effort, racers will appreciate being able to relax in their new personal house. It is available for free to all players of all levels, and can be customised using a wide range of colourful piece of furniture. And so you don’t feel all alone, you can invite your all your friends into your house for a crazy house party, and use it as a venue to meet the members of your guild.

More information about the brand new features of the Flyff’s Act IV will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

New Historical Strategy Game Empire: Time of Troubles PC video game in development

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher 1C Company and Lesta Studio today announced the development of Empire: Time of Troubles.

Empire is a turn-based, historical strategy game which covers the events of 1350-1650 taking place in Russia, Poland and the Great Lithuanian Princedom. Players will find themselves in a large-scale campaign commanding one of 26 warring factions.



The year is 1350 AD. The deadly plague that burst out from the center of Asia came to Europe and stopped the wars for some time. When it reached the Crimean cities where the Genoese people lived it moved on to Istanbul and then made its way to Spain. After devastating Germany, France and England the plague spread to the East and came to the Baltic on board of Hanseatic ships which came close to the borders of Russia.

In the outskirts of Europe lay the lands of Russia and Poland which are ready to finally defeat the dominion of the Golden Horde and the Knight Orders. They will hold on in the battle for freedom and independence, and fight for lands stretching from one sea to the other. The die is cast and a new Empire will become glorious and survive these death-filled times.

Empire: Time of Troubles is a turn-based, historical strategy game which covers the events of 1350-1650 taking place in Russia, Poland and the Great Lithuanian Princedom. The game takes place over a large-scale campaign and players will command one of 26 warring factions. By controlling a hero characters which improve their skills in battle the player can win battles and rule their state any way they wish.

Empire: Time of Troubles allows players to have a well thought-out and historically accurate system of building and assigning labor forces in cities, a large selection of scenario based and random missions, an expansive and realistic technology tree, more than 150 types of military units and beautiful graphics and animations which bring the war to life.

By controlling a hero character, and improving their skills in battle, the player can win wars and rule their state any way they wish.

Empire: Time of Troubles allows players to have a well thought-out and historically accurate system of building and assigning labor forces in cities, a large selection of scenario based and random missions, an expansive and realistic technology tree, more than 150 types of military units and beautiful graphics and animations which bring the war to life.

Empire: Time of Troubles is scheduled for release on PC in 2009.

Features:

- Large-scale military campaign where the player can turn a small principality into a large and powerful empire
- 3D strategy map of Eastern Europe from 1350-1650 with authentic landscape and military units
- 26 factions to control: Russian, Polish and Lithuanian princedoms, lands of the Knight Orders and Eastern European monarchies
- Political, economic and role playing systems showing the intricacies of diplomacy and wars in medieval Europe
- Dozens of famous historical personalities and hundreds of game characters, each with their own unique specialties including rulers, commanders, priests, alchemists and spies.

TactX footie tactics simulator to be launched on UEFA's website with PS3 titles soon

Independent video game developer Cohort Studios has today re-launched its official website and announced an exclusive new project which will launch on the official UEFA website later in coming months.

The 40-strong studio, which has produced top titles for Sony consoles, including Go! Puzzle, Buzz! Junior: Dino Den and Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers, now has a string of exclusive and as-yet unnamed titles in development for release on Playstation 3 throughout the year.

Cohort Studios most recent project is innovative football tactics simulator TactX developed for professional use via the official UEFA web page. Commissioned by Scottish company AVC Media, the developer has created the perfect tool for football coaches to devise in-depth training regimes and complex match tactics within a web browser format.

TactX uses a simple interface, allowing managers and coaches to dive straight in and easily create new routines with a few clicks of the mouse. Users can edit their projects and save them for other club members or players to view and modify at leisure via the online service.

If you think of a tactic, you can create it. From complex passing formations to sprinting and co-ordination exercises, the program lets users of any skill level devise the routines they need in preparation for matches and training days.

To provide an accurate simulation of created tactics, TactX allows users to view a realistic, three-dimensional visual representation of their routine, using fluidly animated motion-capture players to deliver comprehensive replays.

UEFA site here...

Resident Evil Archives play classic games on Nintendo Wii

Resident Evil Archives gives Nintendo Wii gamers the opportunity to play classic Resident Evil games they may have missed at a great value price. Experience the beginning of the Resident Evil saga with the remake of the game that started the survival horror genre, Resident Evil.


The Raccoon City Police Department doesn't know what happened to the Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.) team it sent out to investigate the Arklay Mountain area, where a number of people have recently gone missing. The unit's helicopter seems to have crashed in the woods, and it hasn't received any contact from the squad since. The department decides to dispatch another S.T.A.R.S. unit, the Alpha team, to check things out… but something goes terribly wrong.

You take control of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha team members Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine (both recently seen in the smash hit, Resident Evil 5). Your mission is to investigate the ominous mansion at the core of the horrific disaster and uncover the secrets behind a radical, genetic research facility. With unspeakable horrors lurking around every corner, the ultimate test will be to make it out alive! Relive the thrills and terror that defined the genre of Survival Horror and launched a franchise that has sold over 40 million games worldwide.

Features:

• The Original, Reborn: This is a Wii version of the classic Resident Evil remake, originally released on GameCube in 2002 which featured new rooms, areas, items and creatures that were not included in the PlayStation original released in 1996

• Survival of the Fittest: Battle against putrid zombies, infected dogs and horrific gigantic bosses as you struggle to survive

• Defense weapons: Defensive weapons protect characters when being attacked

• Your favourite Resident Evil Characters on the Wii: Play as Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine, who each uncover two completely different paths as they explore deep within the horrific mansion

• In-depth Puzzles: Solve dangerous, intricate puzzles and uncover terrifying secrets

• More than 10 Different Game Endings: Unique endings dependent upon play decisions and successes

Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena two games built from the ground up exclusively for the Wii and Nintendo DS

The Spore franchise continues to evolve as Maxis, an Electronic Arts studio, today revealed details about Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena – two games built from the ground up exclusively for the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms. Building on the franchise’s core tenets of creativity, exploration and adventure, Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena will immerse Nintendo fans into all-new experiences when the games launch this year.

Spore Hero delivers the unmatched creative freedom of Spore in an accessible, story-driven action-adventure made exclusively for the Wii. Set in a rich and vibrant 3D world, Spore Hero empowers players to create their own Hero as they embark on an epic quest to save their new home world from destruction as a dark force threatens the planet. Taking full advantage of the Wii controls, Spore Hero engages players in heated battles, humorous missions, curious puzzles and more. Throughout the game, players will collect more than 250 parts with unique abilities and experience the unparalleled customisation of the revolutionary Spore Creature Creator enhanced for the Wii

Building on the success of Spore Creatures for Nintendo DS, Spore Hero Arena catapults Nintendo DS players into a 3D galaxy filled with fun, intense arena-based combat. Players create a unique gladiator Hero creature and guide it from planet to planet as they fight dangerous enemy creatures and complete special missions, collecting new parts and abilities, gaining upgrades along the way. In the quest for combat, they’ll seek out to defeat each local champion and unlock special abilities that will benefit their Hero. By combining special abilities, parts, and upgrades, players create a fighting style of their own in hopes to stop an evil force and save the galaxy. Spore Hero Arena will also feature multiplayer capabilities as players can battle with up to three friends locally or play with a friend over Wi-Fi.

“When Maxis first considered bringing Spore to console players, the Nintendo platforms jumped out as a perfect fit. Whether it is the stylus-driven action of the Nintendo DS or playful controllers of the Wii, the massive Nintendo audience is the ideal home for Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena,” said Lucy Bradshaw, VP and General Manager at Maxis. “Nintendo fans will love the humor, ability to create their own Hero, fun gameplay and immersive storylines we’re creating for these two games.”

Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena will be available in 2009.

About Spore
Spore, available for PC and Mac®, gives players their own personal universe in a box. Create and evolve life, establish tribes, build civilizations, sculpt entire worlds and explore a universe filled with creations made by other gamers. Spore gives players a wealth of creative tools to customize nearly every aspect of their universe: creatures, vehicles, buildings, and even spaceships. Spore Creatures, available on Nintendo DS, takes players on a quest to save their species and the entire Galaxy. Meet, befriend or fight other creatures in a number of unique Touch Screen-based activities. Spore Galactic Adventures, available 26th June 2009 is a highly-customisable expansion pack for Spore, adding a tremendous amount of variety and fun to the Space game. Players can beam down to planets for the first time ever, play Maxis-created Adventures and easily create customised missions.

To learn more about Spore, Spore Galactic Adventures, Spore Hero, Spore Hero Arena or to download a free trial of the Spore Creature Creator, please visit www.spore.com.

Cooking Mama video game sales pass 4 million

The award-winning Cooking Mama franchise has sold more than 4 million units domestically. Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, all five games within the Cooking Mama franchise feature easy to pick-up-and-play entertainment for people of all ages. And now, each game in the Mama line is available for $29.99 or less.

"We are thrilled to reach this significant milestone. Majesco's #1 franchise continues to resonate with gamers of all ages and genders," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. "We will continue to explore ways to expand the Mama brand with innovative and compelling products that offer new entertainment experiences."

The Cooking Mama franchise includes:

• Cooking Mama for Nintendo DS™: Released in September 2006, the very first cooking game introduced quirky Mama to gamers everywhere, scored industry awards and established fun and addictive Touch Screen play with bite-sized recipe mini-games. SRP $19.99.
• Cooking Mama: Cook Off for Wii: Released in March 2007, Mama's first Wii debut turned the Wii Remote™ into a universal kitchen tool that players could use to whip up international delicacies in their living rooms. SRP $19.99.
• Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends for Nintendo DS™: Mama's handheld follow up added customization, new recipes and hungry dinner guests to the series so no one had to eat alone. SRP $29.99.
• Cooking Mama World Kitchen for Wii: The Wii sequel gave the iconic leading lady a full 3D makeover and added kitchen mini-games, customization and 2-player cooperative cooking into the stew pot. Now available for a new low price of $29.99.
• Gardening Mama for Nintendo DS™: Fresh for spring, Mama's first brand offshoot proved that her superior skills weren't confined to the kitchen. The game transforms the Nintendo DS stylus into a universal gardening tool that green thumbs in-the-making will use to plant, nurture and harvest flowers, fruits and vegetables. Gamers can download a playable demo currently in approximately 10,000 Nintendo kiosks at major retailers nationwide. SRP $29.99.

Gardening Mama will launch March 31st for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Gardening Mama

All games in the Cooking Mama series are rated E for Everyone and available at retailers nationwide.

Choose your weapons, Officer - World War II

Play your part in the greatest conflict the world has ever known. Officers: World War II from Morphicon & GFI provides real-time strategy players the opportunity to take command in some of the greatest battles of World War II. See whether you can emulate the likes of Eisenhower & Montgomery in smashing the Axis forces and releasing Europe from the steel grip of the Nazis.

Officers: World War II allows players to fight on a truly massive scale with over 1500 units to control and maps of up to 10 square miles. Construct your optimal fighting force using a realistic mixture of fighting unit types. Officers: World War II comes complete with a large range of authentic & historically accurate artillery pieces, tanks and aircraft such as;

Hanomag
The SdKfz 251, or HANOMAG half-track was an armoured fighting vehicle built by Germany during World War II. They were produced throughout the war, and are one of the most well known half-tracks of all time. The initial idea was for a vehicle that could be used to transport a squad of troops to the battlefield protected from enemy fire. The open top meant that the crew was still vulnerable, especially to high explosive rounds and shrapnel.

Panzer III
The Panzerkampfwagen III, more commonly referred to as the Panzer III, was a medium battle tank developed in the 1930s by Germany and used extensively in World War II. Armed with a 50 mm cannon and two MG-34s it was designed to fight other AFVs, serving alongside the infantry-support Panzer IV. It soon became obsolete in this role, and for most purposes was supplanted by up-gunned Panzer IVs, though some would continue to be used for infantry support until late in the war. The 50 mm front armor was sufficient against antitank grenades and MG rounds.

Sherman
The US M4 Sherman had the highest production run of any battle tank in WWII. Many variants were designed and manufactured to increase their effectiveness against German Panzer Divisions. The M4A1 was quick, highly manoeuvrable, simple to maintain and equipped with a 75MM gun and twin fixed MGs.

P-40
The P-40 fighter/bomber was the last of the famous “Hawk” line produced by Curtiss Aircraft in the 1930s and 1940s, and it shared certain design elements with its predecessors,
the Hawk and Sparrowhawk. It was the third-most numerous US fighter of World War II. An early prototype version of the P-40 was the first American fighter capable of speeds greater than 300 mph. The first aircraft went into service in May 1940

Cromwell Mk IV
This Cruiser Class medium tank was designed in the difficult economic period of the mid 1930’s. As such, the construction lacked a lot of features that would have increased its cost. The Mark IV lacked most of the exotic weapons carried by earlier models. Instead, it came with 76 mm armour plating and a 75 mm main gun that, for a limited time, made it superior
to the US Sherman.

Officers: World War II will be available on the 29th May 2009 at a RRP of £24.99

Rhiannon Destined for French Speakers

Wales-based adventure developer Arberth Studios announces today that translation into French of its supernatural mystery game 'Rhiannon' is almost complete. Arberth has joined with 'Les Rhemystes', an enthusiastic and talented band of gamers based in France and Belgium, to produce the localisation.

A spokesperson for Les Rhemystes said "We enjoyed Rhiannon very much – the immersion effect thanks to the first-person point of view, robust puzzles requiring from the player to deduce and not just to guess, a full-bodied scenario with the occasional touch of humour - and let's not forget the cultural aspect of Wales at the dawn of Christianity a time of superstition and magic. We believe 'Rhiannon' is a classic - and we're so enthusiastic about it that we'd like other non-English speakers in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Québec to get a chance to play the game."

Arberth Studios' Noel Bruton adds "Les Rhemystes have done as complete and polished a job as could be expected from a professional agency. This is more than just a dry localisation. What's most heartening is that it has been done by people who have played 'Rhiannon' the way we intended. Their love of the game and their understanding of its subtleties come through in their translation. We know their enjoyment will rub off on other French-speaking players.

We're excited by the opportunity they have given us by their efforts and look forward to signing a distribution channel for the French-speaking territories."