New Call of Duty 4 PS3 hack called ‘UFO’ - with video

As reported Infinity Ward’s plans to release a patch for Call of Duty 4 as soon as possible. This is due to the amount of hacks and exploits present at the moment. We have some info on one of the main exploits found, it’s known as the ‘UFO Hack’.

As reported from GamingConsoleNetwork, the UFO hack allows players to run through walls and ‘fly’ through the air, enabling a complete birdseye view of the map in the process.



Thankfully, it looks like Infinity Ward are on the case and are due to release a patch this week to combat the problem. We must admit though, flying through the air is a new one to us, we wonder how long this one has been around.

Take a look at the video below, which shows you how the hack works. Lets hope this PSN user gets whats coming to him from IW. Let us know your thoughts on the current state of COD4.

Source: PRNews

Edna & Harvey - The Breakout German Adventure Game of the Year coming to US

Both online and retail versions of the award winning adventure game from Daedalic Entertainment, Edna & Harvey: The Breakout will be published in the US. The game was voted “Best Adventure Game of 2008” at the German Game Developers Awards. Edna & Harvey: The Breakout is a point & click adventure game in the vein of the genre’s classics. Backgrounds and characters are completely 2D and drawn by hand by a real person in the game’s unique cartoon style.

The game’s characters range from odd to genuinely crazy – twisted humor guaranteed! Thanks to challenging puzzles, extensive dialogues and more than 120 screens, gamers can look forward to an extraordinarily long gamezplay experience. The English version of the game will be available in Q4, 2009.

In Edna & Harvey: The Breakout, Edna wakes up in the padded cell of an insane asylum with no memory of her past or how she ended up there. Only one thing is for certain: She has been wrongfully imprisoned and will have to escape! After all, she feels entirely sane – and her speaking stuffed toy bunny Harvey wholeheartedly agrees. Together they undertake a daring breakout attempt, meeting up with numerous oddball inmates, like the Man in the Bee’s Costume or Siamese twins Hoti and Moti. But Dr. Marcel, the sinister head of the institute, will do everything in his power to stop Edna. What evil scheme is afoot? Slowly Edna begins to regain her memories of the past…

“Given our success bringing great and engaging adventure games to the evolving mass market, we believe Edna & Harvey is a wonderful addition to our line-up,” said Lloyd Melnick, Merscom’s Chief Customer Officer. “Casual gamers, in particular, are looking for innovative adventure games and you don’t get much better than the adventure game of the year from probably the most sophisticated adventure game market.”

Military video gaming Network Stripesgamer.com is joined by Scott Steinberg game expert

According to a recent study released by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 68 percent of American households play computer or video games, making gaming one of the most popular entertainment forms in the United States. Catering to an exclusive segment of online gamers, StripesGAMER.com (http://www.StripesGAMER.com), a recently launched community designed specifically for players in the U.S. armed forces, announces the addition of renowned video game expert, Scott Steinberg, as its newest ongoing guest columnist.

A free online space, StripesGAMER.com serves as a unique, all-inclusive community where men and women in the U.S. military can communicate on forums and message boards, form teams, compete in gaming tournaments, as well as obtain the latest game industry news and commentary from experts such as Steinberg. The publisher of leading tech product reviews site DigitalTrends.com, Steinberg’s unique perspective as a gadget guru and video game expert is frequently sought after by both media insiders and gaming enthusiasts alike. Steinberg’s first official piece for the site will be posted on August 5th.

“Scott’s expertise and knowledge in this realm is a major asset for StripesGAMER.com,” said Terry Tognietti, president and CEO of Consumer Solutions Gaming, LLC, the company behind StripesGAMER.com. “Our goal is to be the go-to source for gamers in the armed forces who can’t access mainstream industry news and information as easily as normal consumers, or who don’t have the time to visit multiple gaming sites, so the insight and commentary he brings our audience is indisputably valuable to us and our site’s members.”

Tognietti adds that StripesGAMER.com strives to fill a void not only by bringing this audience an exciting competitive video gaming site, but also by giving them easy networking contact to their fellow military comrades, friends and family, while providing access to key gaming news through one community portal.

A regular on-air guest and video game analyst for broadcast networks such as ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and CNN, Steinberg has been hailed as a top video game and high-tech authority by dozens of outlets from BusinessWeek to The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Forbes and NPR.

StripesGAMER.com was created through a dynamic partnership between Consumer Solutions Gaming, LLC, and Stars and Stripes, the independent daily news source for the global U.S. military community. The gaming-centric site was designed to fill a demand for more accessible video game news and information by military personnel and to meet a strong need to create a sort of social forum for military men and women to reach out and connect to one another and their families. The most unique aspect of the site is in its competitive solo- or team-based video gaming capabilities across all platforms.

The alliance with Stars and Stripes has provided Consumer Solutions Gaming with an insight into the community’s needs and an effective means of reaching members of the U.S. armed forces to help launch the site that now serves as the only video gaming portal designed to serve active-duty and veteran military personnel and their families. In addition to hosting prime video game industry news and internal tournament updates, members benefit from StripesGAMER.com’s role as a high-functioning social networking community through its interactive forum and chat rooms.

"More than two thirds of the U.S. population are gamers and people in the armed forces make up a significant portion of this celebrated and growing audience,” explains Steinberg. “I’m proud to be part of an online community like StripesGAMER.com that’s connecting players across the globe through their shared interest in video gaming and the military, while also striving to bring members additional value beyond the game itself.”

About StripesGAMER.com
www.StripesGAMER.com is available at no charge and offers a host of unique features, such as the Insignia Creator widget for customizing team and player graphics, and excellent functionality in terms of the ability to set up a match, create a team, issue challenges and post scores. Unlike other sites, score history is preserved for as long as the player or team exists. Several seasons are presently underway with prizes planned for the winners.

Cate West - budding crime writer’s friends and family details from the mys tery solving video game

Helen West
Age: 54
Occupation: Calligraphy Teacher

Profile:
Helen is a self-employed Calligraphy teacher, having set up the business in Arcadia City when she first moved here with Cate 17 years ago. The business has grown strongly and Helen now employs an apprentice full time to help with teaching her classes and private clients.

Since the death of her husband, James, Helen has raised Cate on her own. Recently, she has become worried about her daughter, who seems to be more and more tired and insular. She wonders if this might be anxiety about her new book or if some deeper ailment is responsible. Or perhaps Cate is just finding it difficult to keep up with her friend Yuki’s fast paced lifestyle?

How will Helen react if she learns of Cate’s unusual dreams and visions?

Hobbies:
Calligraphy, interior decoration and reading biographies.

Wesley Carr
Age: 29
Occupation: Copywriter & Editor

Profile:
Wesley is the publishing editor assigned to Cate’s first book. A bright and experienced editor in the crime fiction genre, Wesley has established many writers across the nation. Wesley holds a Bachelor's in English from University of Michigan and a Master's Degree in Medieval Literature from Oxford University, England.

Over the months working with Cate, he has developed a strong friendship with her and spends all his energies promoting her work. Can he propel Cate’s novel to the bestseller list?

Hobbies:
Reading, watching the opera and visiting quaint bookstores.

Yuki Takeba
Age: 26
Occupation: Stock Broker

Profile:
Born in Nara, Japan, Yuki immigrated with her family to United States when she was 8 years old. While in college, she roomed with Cate and the two have been close friends ever since. Both of her parents have since passed away and she has come to regard Cate as being as close as family.

Yuki is a talented and hardworking business genius. She has recently completed an MBA and, with a promotion to associate partner at her stockbroker firm, her life is faster paced than ever!

Cate and Yuki are both fans of Japanese art and cooking, with Yuki instructing Cate on the right ingredients to make perfect meals!

However, with her business commitments, will Yuki have as much time to continue her friendship with Cate?

Hobbies:
Volleyball, cooking food (Japanese and Italian) and watching classic horror films.

Xbox LIVE summer update details - Get ready for new faces, new Avatar clothing, and awards from Adidas and Splosion Man, plus a private home cinema

Less than a week from today, the Xbox LIVE summer update will arrive to more than 20 million Xbox LIVE members and with it will come the next evolution of connected entertainment on Xbox 360. Get ready to meet the many new faces of your Xbox 360; whether it’s new Avatar clothing and awards from Adidas or “Splosion Man”, or even a private home cinema, Xbox LIVE has something for you.

Movie night on Xbox LIVE
Browse, select and jump right into your favourite movies from the top genres: comedy, action, horror…even a tear-jerking chick flick. There are hundreds to choose from, with many in HD.

Avatars are people too!
Now thanks to Avatar Marketplace the options for customising your avatar are endless. With an ever-expanding selection of stores, full of premium outfits and accessories from your favourite games and fashion brands, you can express yourself through your Avatar like never before. Your Avatar’s one-stop-shop will launch with a growing collection from the top names in fashion and gaming including:

• Top Brands: Adidas, Quiksilver, Roxy, Tokidoki
• Unique Fashions: Steampunk, Recessionista
• Your Favourite Games: “BioShock 2,” “Halo 3,” “Halo 3: ODST,” “Gears of War 2,” “Fable II,” “The Secret of Monkey Island SE,” “Splinter: Cell Conviction,” “Star Wars Clone Wars: Republic Heroes”

You can also earn special Avatar clothes and items just by playing your favourite games, starting with a hot logo t-shirt from “Splosion Man,” the hit Xbox LIVE Arcade title that kicked-off off the 2nd annual Summer of Arcade. And to keep your Avatars from getting bored, we’re giving them fun new props to play with; everything from a basketball to pompoms, even a mobile phone…just try to stick with nights and weekends.

Full Xbox 360 games at the push of a button
Xbox 360 games: Games on Demand. Launching with a library of 21 great titles, Games on Demand marks the introduction of digitally distributed full Xbox 360 games: the titles you want, when you want them, straight to your Xbox 360 at the push of a button. You’ll also have the option to easily purchase Games on Demand titles directly via credit card.

From award-winning hits like “Mass Effect,” “and “Assassin’s Creed,” to family favourites like “LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga” and “Sonic the Hedgehog,” Games on Demand gives you access to a growing catalogue of full Xbox 360 titles, updated weekly and available to browse and download 24 x7 from the comfort of your couch. Check out our line-up at launch:

Assassin's Creed (Ubisoft)
Burnout Paradise (EA)
Call of Duty® 2 (Activision)
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Fight Night Round 3 (EA)
Kameo: Elements of Power (Microsoft Game Studios)
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios)
Meet The Robinsons (Disney)
MX vs. ATV Untamed (THQ)
Need for Speed Carbon (EA)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (EA)
Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft Game Studios)
Prey (2K Games)
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar Games)
Sega Rally (Sega)
TEST DRIVE: UNLIMITED (Atari)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas
Tomb Raider Legend (Eidos)
Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)
Viva Piñata 2: Trouble in Paradise (Microsoft Game Studios)

No more hide and seek
Now you can view, find and arrange your content on Xbox LIVE the way you want. Want to send a specific friend a message? Sort your friends list by Gamertag, status and even activity, so you can easily find the friends you want. There are also new options for viewing your Achievements and progress, improved matchmaking support and more.

Best of all, you can now rate every single piece of content on Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a five star system. Support your favourite XBLA game with a five star rating, or find the top-rated titles in the newly-updated Indie Games Marketplace – it’s never been easier to find the best and most beloved game content on Xbox LIVE.

Just the beginning…
The Xbox LIVE summer update brings all new ways to play games, and connect with friends or friendly rivals anywhere in the world. It’s another step toward realising the Xbox 360 promise of entertainment for everyone, and another reason why Xbox LIVE is hands down the best entertainment value in your living room. But this is just the beginning…

Coming soon, we’re bringing a whole new wave of partnerships and custom features straight to your Xbox 360 – instant on 1080p streaming video with 5.1 audio from Zune, personalised digital radio stations from Last.fm, and the biggest forces in social networking: Facebook and Twitter.

In the meantime, have fun with your Avatar, or download that classic Xbox 360 game you’ve been meaning to pick up. Sit back, relax and enjoy and stay tuned for the next evolution in connected entertainment, courtesy of Xbox LIVE.

Super Monkey Ball Step and Roll Nintendo Wii excluse balance board video game

SEGA announce Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll, the entertaining and exhilarating party game, is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Wii home video game system. The lovable characters from the original Super Monkey Ball – AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby – are back with all new mind-blowing puzzles and party games specifically designed to fully utilise the Wii Balance Board accessory, in addition to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

Currently in development at SEGA Studios Japan, Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll introduces a new dynamic level of interactive gamezplay with the use of the Nintendo Wii Balance Board while still remaining true to the original franchise with its fun and fantastical level design.

“Super Monkey Ball is one of our most treasured franchises, it has continually been able to utilise the latest technological innovations available to provide new levels of fun and interactivity for the whole family,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe Ltd. “We’re very proud to be able to offer the most intuitive gameplay experience yet with the introduction of Nintendo Wii Balance Board functionality to the game.”

Created by the famed developer, Toshihiro Nagoshi, the Super Monkey Ball franchise boasts a rich lineage of games that began life in the arcades of Japan, later debuting as a Nintendo GameCube launch title. In 2007, Monkey Ball went on to set the standard for down loadable games on the iPhone and iPod Touch in terms of graphics, controls and its phenomenal sales success. Now, nine years on from its inception, with the addition of the Wii Balance Board, gamers will physically be able to feel what it would be like to roll around in a Monkey Ball for the first time ever.

Already known for its challenging levels and innovative control schemes, this latest installment will immerse players into the Monkey Ball world more deeply than thought possible. In addition to the single-player puzzle levels, the party fun will return with new unique and imaginative mini-games making their debut alongside fan favourites from Super Monkey Ball - Banana Blitz. The myriad of game modes available is sure to inspire friendly living room competition between family and friends.

Call of Duty - Modern Warfare video game coming soon to Nintendo Wii

The record-setting and award-winning Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is coming to Nintendo. Activision will release Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on Nintendo Wii on November 10 in conjunction with the launch of Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2.



Ported to Nintendo Wii by Treyarch, Call of Duty - Modern Warfare will bring to Nintendo fans the gripping modern-day action-thriller that won more than 50 combined 2007 Editors’ Choice and Game of the Year Awards.

Let's Play Flight Attendant video game for Nintendo DS

Let’s Play Flight Attendant for Nintendo DS, where players work their way up the career ladder to become a fully qualified flight attendant.

Players get to act out their dream job as they follow the exciting career of a flight attendant. Beginning as a trainee players experience what it takes to work their way up from ground staff to cabin crew. Alongside the opportunity to learn about foreign cultures and countries fans experience a variety of high demands from passengers.

This innovative “Let’s Play Flight Attendant” allows a player to create their own individual characters and master the common duties of a flight attendant through a variety of entertaining and educational mini-games. Each level presents new challenges that once successfully completed earns the character stars which eventually unlocks the new career levels. Working their way through duties on domestic and international flights, players experience and master the variety of tasks until they finally reach First Class.

”Let’s Play Flight Attendant” for Nintendo DS is developed by ZigZag Island and has an expected release date of autumn 2009.

Championship Manager demo download August 14th game out September 11th

Eidos together with Beautiful Game Studios announce Championship Manager 2010 will be available on Games for Windows across Europe from September 11th 2009.

“I’m delighted to be able to confirm the 11th September release date for Championship Manager 2010. This edition contains features which will really set us apart from the competition such as CM Season Live which offers a totally new dimension to the football management genre,” said Roy Meredith, General Manager, Championship Manager.

“This is the culmination of two years incredibly hard work and the whole studio is genuinely excited about how gamers will react when they get the chance to play it for the first time.”

Championship Manager 2010 is the latest edition of the classic football management franchise, and will be the first football game available for the 2009/10 season. In development for over 2 years, the 2010 edition offers players a host of unique features never seen before in football management games. These include a bespoke 3D match engine with over 500 individual player animations created specifically for Championship Manager, a Set-piece creator giving users the chance to create their own unique free kicks and corners, Scouting Networks allowing users to set-up local networks in countries around the world and scout for local players and Practice matches helping users build and mould their perfect team or trial new players.

Championship Manager also includes an industry first in CM Season Live allowing players to download the real-world 09/10 football season data and take on real world managerial decisions and challenges in the leading leagues across Europe.

Ahead of the games release, players will be able to try out all of the latest features and more in a full demo available from August 14th via the Championship Manager website. With 6 months game time (over half a season) contained in the demo and fully compatible with the full version of the game on its release, players have a full four weeks to prepare themselves for the release of Championship Manager 2010.

Championship Manager 2010 will be available across Europe in French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and Polish on Friday September 11th 2009.

Free in-depth Strategy Guide released alongside Hearts of Iron III video game

Paradox Interactive are pleased to announce the release of a free, in-depth Hearts of Iron III Strategy Guide as a reward initiative for their loyal fans, to coincide with the release of the long awaited third installment of the best selling and critically acclaimed World War II Strategy series.

Written by the popular Ed Hanks, the Hearts of Iron III Strategy Guide will be received free-of-charge by everyone that registers their game on the official forum*.

The Hearts of Iron series has a loyal and long standing following which is greatly appreciated by the development team at Paradox Interactive, so this is their way of ensuring that those fans will get maximum value from the release of Hearts of iron III as well as acting as a ‘thank-you’ for their continued support.

About Hearts of Iron 3
Set to release in stores in North America and via all major digital download portals on August 7th, the game was recently awarded the Readers Choice “Best of E3 – PC Strategy” on Voodoo Extreme, along with being nominated for the “Best of E3 – PC Strategy” on IGN and Gaming Excellence. Releases in Europe will follow on August 14th (UK, Scandinavia) and August 28th (France and Germany).

*Players can register their games via the in-game menu or “My Games” on http://forum.paradoxplaza.com.

Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars Receives Features Update, Two Free Arenas and More

Psyonix Studios announce that Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, the action-packed game with the insanely long name, has received a generous update that is now available for download on the PlayStation Network on the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

Amongst the list of features included in this update which will include improved network performance, a host of new replay features and friend matching, Battle-Cars combatants will be pleased to know that Psyonix Studios has also decided to release 14 new vehicle skins and two brand-new arenas at no additional cost to the user. This brings the total number of Battle-Car arenas from four to six.

Get ready to set sail for the high seas with "Galleon," one of two free arenas included in the latest update. In Galleon, players will have to put their Battle-Cars skills to the ultimate test as they rocket down the deck of a larger-than-life pirate ship while avoiding the large sail masts and keeping their eyes firmly locked on the goals which are embedded into the hull of the ship.

Battle-Cars players will also have the opportunity to swap out their sea legs...er sea wheels, and head for land as they drop the clutch on some freshly cut green grass in "Stadium." Rocket down this traditional soccer field and shoot for the goal as a dynamic crowd cheers you on. Both arenas are sure to make for some jaw-dropping replays which can be saved and shared using the in-game video editor and then uploaded directly to YouTube™ for all to see.

About Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars
Battle-Cars features unique rocket-powered cars with incredible physics-based maneuverability, including the ability to rocket into the air or accelerate at supersonic speeds on the ground by racing over boost strips, obtaining boost capsules or by performing a rapid succession of acrobatic flips. In the team-based soccer game, players maneuver their vehicles to perform breathtaking saves, awe-inspiring shots and of course achieve supersonic speeds that literally turn your opponents into scrap metal.

Wide-ranging community involvement is supported through team and league play, as well as extensive and thorough statistical tracking, rankings and rewards for individuals and teams, including support for PLAYSTATION 3 system trophies. The game features three single player modes as well as team and league matches and scrimmage matches online. Using the fully featured in-game video editor, players will have the ability to save, upload and share their amazing triumphs and hysterical battle-car antics to their PLAYSTATION 3 system harddrive or upload clips directly to YouTube.


Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars is available now as a free trial featuring both offline and online gameplay with full version players. The trial version can be updated to the full version for only $9.99 on the PlayStation Network.

The Three Musketeers - The Game unique action-adventure game for Mac and Windows

Dingo Games announce its latest project, The Three Musketeers: The Game. Closely following the story of Alexander Dumas’ original masterpiece, The Three Musketeers: The Game is a unique action-adventure game for Mac and Windows.

Players take on the role of the young gentleman d’Artagnan as he sets off for Paris in hopes of becoming a Musketeer. D’Artagnan makes dangerous enemies along the way but soon befriends the famous three Musketeers: Athos, Porthos and Aramis. A plot to disgrace the queen emerges and the four friends must rely on their wits and their swords to preserve her honor from the evil Cardinal Richelieu.

Created by independent developer Dingo Games, the game features a top-down perspective and hand-drawn 2d graphics. Players gather loot, duel enemies, fire flintlock muskets, and play the occasional mini-game as they make their way through the main story. In addition, numerous side-quests exist for players who want to explore all the game has to offer.

It took 165 years, but this classic tale has finally been faithfully adapted into a video game.

Jambo! Safari action packed African adventure video game exclusive to Nintendo Wii and DS

Jambo! Safari, an action packed African adventure exclusively for the home video game system, Nintendo Wii, and the Nintendo DS system. Hitting stores late in 2009, Jambo! Safari takes the fun and excitement of the classic 1990’s arcade action title and reinvents it with modern graphics and deeper gamezplay, suited to today’s Nintendo consumers.

As with the original, the new Jambo! Safari allows you to play as one of four safari park rangers, but this time they are fully customisable. With the ultimate aim of becoming a fully qualified ranger, players must take on high speed challenges and exciting rescue missions across the rich and varied free-roaming landscapes of the African Plains.

Using one of the four customisable vehicles, including the licensed Land Rover Defender 90 and 110, rangers will need to ensure the animals in their park are healthy and happy. The vast range of Jambo! Safari missions include rescuing animals in need, diagnosing and treating them before releasing them back to the wild, wildlife photography, sight seeing adventures and even hot air balloon rides!

Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue for Nintendo DS has been adapted to make full use of the stylus and double screens of the Nintendo DS system whilst interacting and caring for the animals of the African Plains. Swinging the Wii RemoteTM like a lasso and using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to drive through the vast levels of Jambo! Safari Ranger Adventure and will immerse players in a true safari experience on the Wii console.

“Jambo! Safari was a much loved SEGA arcade game that has lent itself perfectly to the unique way of playing games on Nintendo platforms”, commented Gary Knight, European Marketing Director SEGA Europe. “Jambo! Safari makes learning fun, whilst children are playing the game and rescuing the wild animals they collect information cards, meaning they learn the characteristics of the animals and their natural habitat as they play”.

Alongside the single player adventure to become a ranger, Jambo! Safari Ranger Adventure for Nintendo Wii will also contain a co-op mode enabling you to share certain missions with a friend. The party games can be enjoyed by up to four people, so take your pick between Ostrich Racing, Meerkat Madness and more safari style fun.

Jambo! Safari will be releasing for the home video game system, Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo DS system late in 2009.

OGame Next Generation Legendary strategy game blasts off with a brand-new look - start playing for FREE now!

The time has come for millions of galactic emperors to rejoice: In "OGame - Next Generation" galactic colonization gets a fresh new look. With over 30 million fans around the globe, the world's most popular browser game now takes the game's graphics to a whole new level while adding a wide range of additional features to all of the newly-started universes at www.ogame.co.uk. The game's incredibly successful underlying principles, however, remain unchanged.

The creative team at online-gaming specialist Gameforge would like to thank their loyal players with this successful new update, which offers both veterans and newcomers alike even more long-term gaming fun and atmosphere. OGame's international success is synonymous with Karlsruhe-based company's unprecedented growth. Within just a few years Gameforge has grown from a small startup to become the world's largest independent supplier of browser and client-based Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) with more than 75 million players.

Successful Update
One of the most important modifications is the adjusted speed of colonization. This feature makes gaining levels much more challenging, which in turn means more long-term gaming fun.

A new level of research has also been added - Astrophysics. This has to be further developed with each new star colonized. Where Level 1 is needed for the first colony, the next colony requires two more levels before expansion can continue.

The storage capacity for the goods Metal, Crystal and Deuterium has been changed to give the supply buildings in the game more weight. Both tank and warehouse capacities now start at 10,000 units and grow with each new level attained. This means players will have to begin providing additional storage early in the game.

One of the major changes to OGame is the graphic overhaul, making it much more spectacular visually while simultaneously providing a clearer overview. In OGame technical development on the planet surface is displayed impressively in the header images, providing players with a clear picture of the progress on their own planet.

The introduction of the AJAX technology made a major technical improvement to the game itself. Here selected elements of the page are updated continuously without having to update all of the displayed content at the same time. This provides a palpable increase in speed in events revolving around the player's own planets.

The OGame success story started way back in 2002 and, thanks to one of the international online gaming scene's largest communities, continues to grow in popularity. The free browser game combines elements from economic simulations and real-time strategy games and is suitable for young and old alike. OGame lets the player assume the role of an intergalactic ruler. Their task is to expand their influence to encompass an ever-growing number of galaxies using different strategies, trade and military activities.
Like all Gameforge games, OGame can be played absolutely free of charge. Simply register at www.ogame.co.uk and start play immediately.

More about the game here...

Exclusive Bakugan collector’s ball will come packaged into the Nintendo DS Collector’s Edition of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers videogame

Activision announce an exclusive Bakugan collector’s ball will come packaged into the Nintendo DS Collector’s Edition of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers video game. This Collector’s Edition will be available at key retailers the week of the game’s release, but since the battle ball is being produced in limited quantities, Bakugan fans are advised to pre-order the video game to ensure they get it.

The Bakugan ball that players will get in the Nintendo DS Collector’s Edition is Naga, a rogue Bakugan who wants to control all the power in Vestoria. Naga is most recognizable for his skeletal body and split nose. Conniving and greedy, he tried to absorb the two energy cores, Infinite and Silence, but only absorbed the Silent Core, and in the process exploded Vestroia. In the hit animated TV show, he is Hal-G’s Bakugan.

“One look on eBay will show you how fanatics obsess over rare Bakugans - we’re sure the Naga battle ball will become one of the most prized of all,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. “Bakugan players and gamers are getting the opportunity to score something special while picking up the most entertaining Nintendo DS game of the year!”

Bakugan is based on the story of Dan and his friends whose lives were forever changed when mysterious cards fell from the sky. Creating a game from the cards where powerful creatures known as Bakugan battle, it isn’t long before they discover that their hobby is much more than just a simple pastime. Utilizing special game cards Bakugan battle masters roll spheres onto the cards, which activate and transform into Bakugan “battle brawling” action figures. The toy line, developed by Spin Master Ltd., has won three “Toy of the Year” awards from the Toy Industry Association. Bakugan is also an animated cartoon series airing on Cartoon Network in the United States, TELETOON in Canada and many international broadcasters.

Bakugan is scheduled for release on Nintendo DS on October 20, 2009.

Is the Nintendo Wii Bowling Ball controller a danger to your TV?

There are seven bowling games for the Nintendo Wii - Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Brunswick Pro Bowling, Ten Pin Alley 2, AMF Bowling: World Lanes, and AMF Bowling: Pinbusters!. Now you can play using the Nintendo Wii Bowling Ball accessory.

“Turn every Wii bowling experience into a perfect 300 with the Bowling Ball for Nintendo Wii from CTA Digital. This ultra-realistic accessory allows you to mimic all the critical motions a ’striking’ performance requires. This Wii peripheral is the first of its kind to be fashioned after an authentic bowling ball, turning your wii-mote into the optimum performance-enhancing accessory!”



The exclamation point at the end is to express the excitement — of an accident waiting to happen — that this gigantic ball will bring to your living room and the easily-damaged big-screen TV therein.

Hearts of Iron III Playable video game Demo Released

Paradox Interactive has today released a playable demo for Hearts of Iron III, the long-awaited third installment of the best selling and critically acclaimed World War II Strategy series.

The playable demo gives players a taste of what they can expect from the complete game upon its release.

Containing the Tutorial plus Single Player Campaign of 1939, the Hearts of Iron III demo allows you to play as either Germany, France, Poland or the United Kingdom for the first four months of World War II.

Demo mirror links can be found on: http://www.paradoxplaza.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=120 and will be updated continuously.

About Hearts of Iron III
Set to release in stores in North America and via all major digital download portals on August 7th, the game was recently awarded the Readers Choice “Best of E3 – PC Strategy” on Voodoo Extreme, along with being nominated for the “Best of E3 – PC Strategy” on IGN and Gaming Excellence. Releases in Europe will follow on August 14 (UK, Scandinavia) and August 28 (France and Germany).

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days video game out in Europe this August on Nintendo DS

Square Enix Ltd, the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days will be released across PAL territories on 9th October for Nintendo DS.

With more than 12 million copies shipped worldwide, the KINGDOM HEARTS series is one of the most beloved RPGs in video game history. Disney and FINAL FANTASY characters unite in a magical game world, engaging players across the globe with its gripping storyline and action-packed gameplay.

The series continues with KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days. Follow Roxas, the “other” hero from KINGDOM HEARTS II, and discover more about his days as a member of the mysterious Organization XIII. What is the connection between Roxas and Sora? Who is the mysterious 14th member and what were the reasons for Roxas’ eventual departure from the organization? KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days adds one other exciting and essential component to the fun, being the first KINGDOM HEARTS game to offer a multiplayer mode.

Larry Sparks, Vice President of Brand, Square Enix products comments, “The KINGDOM HEARTS series goes from strength to strength. With KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days we are delighted to be revisiting these wonderfully unique worlds and very excited about the addition of a multiplayer mode. I am sure fans will find this another thrilling and essential entry in the series.”

For more information about KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days, please visit the official website at www.kingdomheartsdays.com

About KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS

Story

-Twilight Town-
Roxas and Axel were watching the sunset from their usual spot on the station's clock tower after a long day of collecting "hearts" from the Heartless, as ordered by their organization. When their daily work ended, they often spent their evenings there. They talked about the day's work and other things over ice cream.

"Do you know why the sun looks red as it sinks below the horizon? It's because among the countless colours comprising light, red travels the greatest distance."

"You're just trying to show off, Axel!"

It was idle chatter between two boys without hearts.
This is the untold story of Organization XIII's Roxas.

Features

• World-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya Nomura and his team once again unite the magical world of Disney with the characters of FINAL FANTASY, inviting fans to an enchanting gaming experience
• Multiplayer Mode – for the first time in KINGDOM HEARTS. Four players can team-up as their favourite Organization XIII members
• Fully 3D environments and characters, gigantic boss battles and an orchestral soundtrack push the Nintendo DS capabilities to the full
• A wide variety of missions to complete across a range of huge worlds. Lots to explore including Standard Missions, Trial Missions and multiplayer Mission Mode
• Limit Breaks! The special near-death ability from FINAL FANTASY VII is brought to the world of KINGDOM HEARTS allowing for explosive special attacks
• Panel System – organise your weapons, spells, abilities and even levels with this new system that makes you strategically think about what you can carry