EA and Claire’s Team Up to Promote CHARM GIRLS CLUB Video Games for Girls

The Play Label of Electronic Arts announce a promotion with retail store chain, Claire’s, to cross-promote EA’s upcoming series of video games for girls: CHARM GIRLS CLUB. Claire’s branding will be featured in CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Mall, one of the four games in the EA series which will be released this October, and on the CHARM GIRLS CLUB Web site as part of the outreach to attract the game’s target consumer: tween girls, ages 8-12, many of whom shop Claire’s stores for fashion accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and more.

“We're delighted to partner with Claire's,” said Steve Seabolt, Vice President of Global Brand Development for EA. “The company is smart, global, forward-thinking, and have their fingers on the pulse of the tween girl audience. It's a relationship we believe will benefit Claire’s customers, who we hope will also become fans of CHARM GIRLS CLUB.”

In CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Mall, players help manage a mall and take it from drab to fab tackling wacky mall mishaps along the way. In the virtual mall, players will not only find a Claire’s storefront and mentions throughout the game, they will participate in mini-game challenges at the store and add Claire’s-branded charms to their virtual jewelry box. The title is one of three CHARM GIRLS CLUB games available for the Nintendo DS, a popular gaming system among tween girls. EA will also promote Claire’s on the CHARM GIRLS CLUB Web site at www.charmgirlsclub.com.

As part of the promotion, girls will be able to play the CHARM GIRLS CLUB “Accessorize It” mini-game on the Claire’s Web site www.claires.com in the Fun & Games section. The mini-game will give visitors insight into the kind of fun, fashionable and interactive gaming experiences they can expect from EA’s CHARM GIRLS CLUB titles. Claire’s will also promote the CHARM GIRLS CLUB games by featuring the brand on its global Web sites.

CHARM GIRLS CLUB is a new, original series of games for tween girls that are all about fun, friendship and collecting charms. In the games, girls are immersed into the exciting world of the Charm Girls where they will complete challenges that are fresh, fun and relevant to their world, collecting sparkly virtual charms along the way. EA will release four CHARM GIRLS CLUB titles in October including CHARM GIRLS CLUB Pajama Party for the Nintendo Wii, and three titles for the Nintendo DS: CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Mall, CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Perfect Prom and CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Show.

All about OGame Free to play now...

OGame is a game of intergalactic conquest.

You start out with just one undeveloped world and turn that into a mighty empire able to defend your hard earned colonies.

Create an economic and military infrastructure to support your quest for the next greatest technological achievements.

Wage war against other empires as you struggle with other players to gain the materials.

Negotiate with other emperors and create an alliance or trade for much needed resources.

Build an armada to enforce your will throughout the universe.

Hoard your resources behind an impregnable wall of planetary defences.

Whatever you wish to do, OGame can let you do it.

Will you terrorize the area around you? Or will you strike fear into the hearts of those who attack the helpless?

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS PlayStation 3 slim and PC video game

Arthur and the revenge of Maltazard is a Party Game directly inspired by the second movie of the trilogy Arthur and the Minimoys. Team-up with Arthur and his friends in this unique cooperative party game where mutual aid is the key to win.

Key Features

* 30 crazy mini games to rediscover the best moments of the movie
* Play and laugh all together in a friendly 4 player-adventure based on mutual cooperation where everyone counts!
* Chose your avatar among your favorite Minimoys

Specific Platforms Features

* Participate to mini-games specifically designed for the Wii Balance board.
* The first party-game up to 4-players and totally playable with the sixaxis on PS3!
* Build your own Pinpin village in this exclusive mode only available on DS. Collect plans and Koolomasai money all along the solo adventure, then build your very own village and share your discoveries with your friends.

Product Specifications:

Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Phoenix Interactive
Ship Date: November 2009
Platform: Nintendo Wii / Nintendo DS / PS3 / PC
Category: Party Game
Rating: PEGI 3+ expected

Your Shape Nintendo Wii video game makes other fitness solutions obsolete

Your Shape is a new type of fitness game that makes other fitness solutions obsolete:
Your Shape’s groundbreaking camera tracking technology will completely change your fitness experience, providing you with an unprecedented level of motivation and efficiency.

The game starts with a scan of your body: for the first time ever, you appear on screen and receive a full body diagnosis. Based on your specific diagnosis, the game is able to recommend the program best suited to your body shape and fitness level, to which you can also add your own priorities and preferences.

Finally as an exercise program only works if you do it right, Your Shape’s unique Body Tracking Technology follows your every move in real time, so that each minute invested is effective in helping you obtain your ideal body shape.

Key Features

Unique camera tracking technology:

* Unique diagnosis:

- A scan of your body
- A detailed analysis of your overall body shape and your fitness level
- A customised training program, to which you can add your personal priorities

* Unique tracking of your movements:

- Real time feedback on quality of execution of your movements
- Precise assessment of the efficiency of your workout

* Playful and stimulating mindset that keeps you motivated as you are guided through each movement by a coach:

- Coach next to you, giving you the motivational pep talks to keep you on track
- Fun signs and feedbacks, encouraging you to go beyond your limits.

Shape Selector: your coach will suggest you to work out one specific part of your body. You can choose among the fitness programs that the game offers based on your personal fitness goal.

Physical Challenge: check your fitness level by performing a specific evaluation on a regular basis.

Workout calendar: choose the length of your program and establish how often you plan to workout.

Training sessions with almost 500 unique exercises featuring Yoga, Cardio fitness, Strength Training, Flexibility, and Weight Loss Routine.

Tutorials: if the Body Tracking Technology detects that you don’t perform well, you can ask the coach to demonstrate you how the move should be performed correctly.

Charting progress: see your day-by-day progression displayed graphically as you work out.

Workout equipment: compatible with your own equipment, which you can incorporate into your workouts.

Music: choose your own music from a large variety of music styles like Latin, new age / chill out, techno, pop rock and so on, except for the yoga exercises that require a lower heart rate.

Full Name Your Shape
Platform Nintendo Wii
Genre Sport-Fitness/Games For Everyone
Target Women, 25 – 45’s, Nintendo Wii owners who are conscious that their body shape could be improved but:
- Don’t have much time for regular fitness practice
- Lack motivation (painful, boring, crowded fitness classes…)
Rating 3+ and E for Everyone
Languages
Release date EFIGS + NL + SCAN
December 2009

Scribblenauts Nintendo DS 200 level video game - Fact sheet

Scribblenauts is a completely original game play experience that anyone can play, offering fun for all ages with two styles of game play and more than 200 levels.

In Scribblenauts, players use the Nintendo DS touch-screen to help their character Maxwell acquire the Starite in each level by solving a series of puzzles armed with their stylus, notepad and imagination.

Players jot down the word for any object that comes to mind in order to reach the goal. Every object behaves as it would in the real world, and players can combine countless objects to create completely new scenarios. Every level has more than one written object to use as a solution, opening up the game to endless replay.

In Scribblenauts, players advance through ten worlds, each with eleven puzzle and eleven action levels for a total of 220 challenges to complete. Each level has a “par” for the number of objects suggested to finish the level. Beating a level with under par, earns “Ollars”, the in-game currency, which players can use to purchase new levels and music.

PRODUCT FEATURES:
• Create Your Own Interactive Experience: Objects you write down in the game are only limited by your imagination

• Everyone Can Play: Pick-up-and-play fun for everyone

• Touch-screen Controls: Easy to pick up and play on Nintendo DS. If you can tap, you can play!

• Unlimited Replay Value: Use less objects to increase your score, or experiment with different objects for endless replay value. Write anything; solve everything!

• Playground Mode: Play the entire game in a sandbox style right on the title screen.

• Create and Share Levels Online: Share levels you create with the Level Editor via Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Connection.

• Innovative New Title from Leading Developer: 5TH Cell, the creator of the Drawn to Life franchise and Lock's Quest, has experience creating high-quality, innovative Nintendo DS games.

PLATFORMS: Nintendo DS
RELEASE DATE: October 2009
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: 5TH Cell
PEGI RATING: 12+
USK RATING: 6
GENRE: Emergent Puzzle/Action

Handjoy announces fresh summer video game Jumboo for iPhone and iPod Touch!

Handjoy, small creative agency based in Prague, is announcing its first iPhone / iPod Touch game called Jumboo. The game is ready to debute on Apple App Store within few weeks.

Jumboo is fresh summer arcade game for both casual and hardcore players. The main character of this game is big gorilla. You can control gorilla's moves by simple slides of you finger and by tapping the screen you perform jumps.

Your goal in this game is simple – you have to jump as high as possible - you can do short jumps, long jumps and chain them to juicy combos. Jumboo is easy to learn but hard to master game all players have been waiting for.

The game features:

• Fast paced gameplay
• Stunning animations and graphics
• Progressive difficulty
• Online leaderboard
• One big gorilla!

The game is in the final phase of the development process and its debute on Apple App Store will be at the beginning of September 2009.

HandyGames and 'Tattoo Mania' rock your iPhone soon with this unique game

The leading German mobile games publisher HandyGames presents Tattoo Mania, one of the most unique iPhone game concepts of this summer, which will also attract fans of trendy body decoration.

Take off your leather jacket and tattoo tough biker chicks and hard-as-nails chopper riders! Decorate beautiful backs and strong arms with incredible ink paintings! The faster and precise you are, the more satisfied they’ll be and the more hard cash they will pay! But be aware that even those who are appear to be tough on the outside can be big wussies, so pay attention to their pain threshold! Too much pain could ruin your reputation and lead to an empty cash register! Keep cool, prove your dexterity and become a master in the art of tattooing!

"A unique atmosphere, fast-paced game play and the heavy rock sound will inspire iPhone gamers worldwide." says Markus Kassulke, CEO of HandyGames. "At release we will offer an international online high score to identify the best tattoo masters in the world. Updates with new tattoos, more rock sound and a tattoo editor are already planned."

Tattoo Mania will be available soon on your iPhone and iPod Touch.

ArcaniA - A Gothic Tale RPG release postponed until 2010

JoWooD announce that the release of its awaited action-RPG title, ArcaniA - A Gothic Tale has been postponed to 2010.

ArcaniA - A Gothic Tale, the next opus of the Gothic series, is planned to come on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. In its commitment to release a AAA title, JoWooD has committed substantial extra development budget for ArcaniA - A Gothic Tale to be a flagship title and one of the best RPG releases of 2010.

"A strong investment in quality and innovation is the way for a publisher like us to take a strong position in the RPG market. We want, with ArcaniA - A Gothic Tale to offer the best of the Gothic franchise, as we believe we have in our hands the game to compete against the best RPGs out there" says Albert Seidl, JoWooD CEO.

First Playstation 3 slim bundle - Gundam Battle plus download codes and exclusive content

Sony made a poor job of keeping their new slim PlayStation 3 under wraps. Ironically enough, one thing they did manage to hide from the discerning eyes of Internet super-sleuths involves a 100-foot tall giant robot.

Come September 3rd, Sony will be offering Japanese gamers the world’s first PS3 Slim bundle, which will include a copy of Namco Bandai’s latest giant mecha action game, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle. The bundle commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and will be available in Japan only for ¥38,359. The game will also sell separately for ¥8,329, but only those purchasing the bundle will have access to the game’s exclusive content, which includes DLC vouchers for two additional mobile suits, the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam and RX-81AS Assault Armor, as well as a download code for a brand-new Mobile Suit Gundam animated film.

Just Cause 2 video game website launched - information, video and competitions

Eidos Interactive Ltd, creator of some of the world’s leading video game properties, announce the launch of the official Just Cause 2 website, packed with game information, new video content, screens and a competition with a money-can’t-buy prize!

Launched today at JustCause.com, the official website puts its main focus on community. Designed to offer the ever-growing fan base a place to have their voices heard, registered users are encouraged to participate throughout the site. Fans will be able to comment on the current news postings or media downloads, discuss the latest happenings in the extensive user forums or download a custom-made fan site starter kit to create their own Just Cause 2 website. For the ultimate Just Cause junkie, the site has launched with a community competition to offer five registered users the chance to have their names star in the game as colonels in the island’s military regime.

A content-rich destination site for both fans of the series and new players alike, JustCause.com will become a repository for news and features surrounding the game. The site will be updated regularly with every bit of news and information and will also feature an extensive media section with exclusive content available from launch, including trailers, walkthrough videos, podcasts, ring tones and more.

“In creating the official Just Cause 2 website, we wanted to create an editorially-driven site packed with entertaining and informative content which both fans and those new to the series could really become part of,” said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Eidos Game Studios. “What we are launching with today is the tip of the iceberg, with plans already underway for numerous community rewards for registered users; more competitions and great prizes; and community days nearer launch where registered users can be amongst the first to play the game.”

Developed by Avalanche Studios, Just Cause 2 is an adrenalin-fuelled, free-roaming action/adventure set in the island paradise of Panau. Playing as agent Rico Rodriguez, players can explore over 1000km² of tropical beaches, snow-capped mountains, arid desert and dense jungle as they attempt to eliminate their former boss and mentor who has gone rogue with agency money and secrets. Using a unique grapple and parachute combination, there is no vertical limit as the air becomes your playground: grapple a passing plane in flight, hijack helicopters or BASE jump from the tallest buildings or mountains. Just Cause 2 offers players the freedom to tackle missions the way they choose and with over 100 vehicles and countless upgrades and collectibles, the choices are limitless.

You can find the official website at www.JustCause.com.

New PlayStation 3 slim will not be PlayStation 2 backward compatable after all and No off switch!

It was hoped that Sony might be able to reinstate PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility in the new PlayStation 3 Slim, after removing it from the original machine. It won't.

"Backwards compatibility is off the table," Sony America marketing man John Koller said.

People buy a PlayStation 3 to play PlayStation 3 games, he went on to argue. "Now that we're at a point where we're three years into the lifecycle of the PlayStation 3, there are so many PlayStation 3 disc-based games that are available that we think - and noticed this from our research - that most consumers that are purchasing the PlayStation 3 cite PlayStation 3 games as a reason.

"And it's not just like 50 or 60 percent. It's well into the 80 or 90 percent range... Most of those are consumers who have not utilized their PS2 for a little while and they're ready to jump into the PlayStation 3."

Koller also said that he expects the Slim PlayStation 3 to replace the fat one - no longer in production - at retail in fairly short order. 80GB units would disappear next month, he said, although 160GB PlayStation 3 might stay on shop shelves a little longer.

He also revealed that the PlayStation 3 Slim no longer has a rear power switch, so environmentally-conscious gamers not wanting to leave it on standby all the time - which would pretty much negate its reduced power consumption - will need to turn it off at the mains.

Full spec and pricing for new console here on gamezplay.org...

Scribblenauts Nintendo DS puzzle video game - Fact Sheet

Scribblenauts is a completely original game play experience that anyone can play, offering fun for all ages with two styles of game play and more than 200 levels. In Scribblenauts, players use the Nintendo DS touch-screen to help their character Maxwell acquire the Starite in each level by solving a series of puzzles armed with their stylus, notepad and imagination.

Players jot down the word for any object that comes to mind in order to reach the goal. Every object behaves as it would in the real world, and players can combine countless objects to create completely new scenarios. Every level has more than one written object to use as a solution, opening up the game to endless replay.

In Scribblenauts, players advance through ten worlds, each with eleven puzzle and eleven action levels for a total of 220 challenges to complete. Each level has a “par” for the number of objects suggested to finish the level. Beating a level with under par, earns “Ollars”, the in-game currency, which players can use to purchase new levels and music.

PRODUCT FEATURES:
• Create Your Own Interactive Experience: Objects you write down in the game are only limited by your imagination

• Everyone Can Play: Pick-up-and-play fun for everyone

• Touch-screen Controls: Easy to pick up and play on Nintendo DS™. If you can tap, you can play!

• Unlimited Replay Value: Use less objects to increase your score, or experiment with different objects for endless replay value. Write anything; solve everything!

• Playground Mode: Play the entire game in a sandbox style right on the title screen.

• Create and Share Levels Online: Share levels you create with the Level Editor via Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Connection.

• Innovative New Title from Leading Developer: 5TH Cell, the creator of the Drawn to Life franchise and Lock's Quest, has experience creating high-quality, innovative DS games.

PLATFORMS: Nintendo DS
RELEASE DATE: October 2009
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: 5TH Cell
PEGI RATING: 12+
USK RATING: 6
GENRE: Emergent Puzzle/Action

Queen Teen - The Clique Nintendo DS video game - Fact sheet

In Queen Teen: The Clique, based on the best-selling young adult book series by author Lisi Harrison, players assume the role of the new girl at school, taking on the challenges of climbing the social ladder to join the ultimate clique, the Pretty Committee.

Queen Teen: The Clique is an empowering game of social maneuvering where the player attempts to survive in one of the most harsh and unforgiving environments on Earth – Octavian Country Day School (OCD).

Player will use gossip, fashion and wit to make friends, join cliques, attend classes, and even work after school “jobbies” with a variety of exciting mini-games. Play a variety of exciting mini-games to earn cash or increase your cool.

Along the way a variety of challenges and tricky situations make the climb up the social ladder tough including getting invited to one of the hottest parties of the year. Queen Teen: The Clique highlights the sassiness of the “The Clique” books and a few lessons in popularity exclusively to the Nintendo DS™. Like the fans of the book know, the only thing harder than getting in, will be staying in!

PRODUCT FEATURES:

- Customizable Characters: Players will name and personalize their character’s complete look: clothing, hair, shoes and more!

- Countless Adorable Fashions: Players can make money at their after school “jobby’’ in order to purchase new styles.

- Alpha Girl Social Ladder: In order to rise from the new kid to queen-bee, players will navigate the halls of OCD by building relationships and gossiping about what is hot and what is not! Play through a collection of entertaining mini-games that can provide the required social tools to become the alpha girl.

- Popularity On-The-Go: Wireless multiplayer allows players to share their character with friends from their real-life clique, allowing them to unlock special gossip.

- Join the “The Clique” World: Interact with characters popularized in The Clique novels and explore the school of OCD in the first videogame based on “The Clique”.
RELEASE DATE: September 2009
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Gorilla Systems
PEGI RATING: 3+
USK RATING: 0
GENRE: Adventure/Mini-game
PLATFORMS: Nintendo DS

Get your stylus ready for Touchmaster 3 video game on Nintendo DS!

TouchMaster 3 offers a compilation of 20 addictive games in one, appealing to all ages, experienced and casual gamers alike for easy pick up and play gaming. Players work through the collection of puzzle, action, card, strategy, and word challenges exclusively on Nintendo DS. Gamers can participate in single player, two person multiplayer or download play options. Unlimited replay is available through collectible bonuses and gameplay elements including Badges, Trophies, and Wizard points. Players can test their skill at games such as Bumperball, Slime Assault, Domino Run, Dice King 2, Prismatix 2, Wild Words and more.

• Wide Gameplay Variety: Experience 20 games in one with new puzzle challenges and rewards in this immersive assortment of addictive gameplay.
• 5 Different Game Genres: Play puzzle, action, card, strategy, and word games to become a TouchMaster expert. With this wide variety in one package, there is something for everyone.
• Become the Grand TouchMaster: Track game progress by collecting Trophies and Badges to earn wizard points and unlock new player titles. Get all 500 wizard points and become the Grand TouchMaster.
• Challenge Friends and Family: Compete with friends and family via two person multiplayer or download play using the game’s local wireless multiplayer feature to determine who is the ultimate TouchMaster.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey two mission demo The Battle Of Britain and The Battle Of The Bulge on PlayStation 3

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey PlayStation 3 demo available on PlayStation Network from 20th August 2009. The Xbox 360 demo has been on Xbox LIVE! since late July and now PlayStation 3 owners will also have the chance to sample two missions from two campaign mode scenarios - The Battle Of Britain and The Battle Of The Bulge.

In Battle Of Britain: Red Skies Over Dover, players are given the role of an RAF pilot commanding the legendary Mk.II Spitfire. What starts as a routine 'mopping up' mission soon develops into a fracas in which the RAF faced their finest hour.

In Battle Of The Bulge: Tiger Hunt, the US Air Force P-51D Mustang is the weapon of choice as players are invites to pick off some German armour ploughing through the Ardennes. The mission will allow players to try rocket attacks on ground targets as well as sample the snow capped vistas of the December Belgian landscape.


IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey will be available from 4th September from publisher 505 Games in collaboration with 1C Company.

Sexy Alyssa Milano to play Ilyssa Selwyn in Ghostbusters video game - Who you gonna call? With video...

Atari today unveiled Alyssa Milano as the new love interest in the forthcoming blockbuster title Ghostbusters - The Video Game.

Alyssa Milano is best known for her roles in long running successful television series “Who’s the Boss”, “Melrose Place”, “Charmed” and most recently “My Name Is Earl” to name a few.

Milano joins members of the original cast from the beloved Ghostbusters movies to recreate the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game prides itself in staying true to the Ghostbusters universe, so it just wouldn’t feel right if Bill Murray’s character, Dr. Peter Venkman, wasn’t turning on the charm. In Ghostbusters: The Video Game, he’s chasing one in particular: Dr. Ilyssa Selwyn is a smart and sassy archaeologist who doesn’t take too kindly to Dr. Venkman’s advances.

In the game, Milano’s character, Ilyssa Selwyn, is an expert in Sumerian and pre-Sumerian cultures and is visiting New York City as guest curator for the highly anticipated ‘World of Gozer’ exhibition opening in 1991 at the Natural History Museum. In the story line, Gozerian mythology has attracted a wide popular following since the still-unexplained events and attacks that occurred in the city in 1984. Ilyssa is working late at the museum the night before the opening when a cataclysmic force is unleashed and summons an ancient enemy back to New York City. Strange events continue to erupt around her: what secret does she know? It’s up to the Ghostbusters to help Ilyssa find the key and stop the forces of evil that threaten the balance of the universe. That’s if they can keep Peter Venkman from hitting on her every three minutes.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise, is penned by original Ghostbusters writers and stars Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd. The other original Ghostbusters, Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson, lend their voices and in-game likenesses to the original story set two years after Ghostbusters II, with Manhattan once again overrun by ghosts and supernatural forces. The player joins up as a new recruit with the original team, testing a variety of unique equipment and gadgets, to track, wrangle and trap this wide range of awe-inspiring phantasms in an all new funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.



Ghostbusters: The Video Game will be available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Wii and Nintendo DS in North America on 16 June 2009 followed by worldwide release on 19 June 2009 to coincide with the 25th anniversary celebration of the film’s original theatrical release. For more information on Ghostbusters, please visit www.ghostbustersgame.com.

My Make-Up Nintendo DS video game out now - Fact Sheet

O-Games, a publisher of family, social and sports videogames, announced today that My Make-Up, a part of the MyGames series, is now available in retail stores nationwide for the Nintendo DS handheld device.

Designed especially with girls in mind, MyGames provides unique entertainment by bringing together personal and friendly content with real-life concepts around individual and social play.

My Make-Up is a fun new simulation game where you can create new makeovers using brushes, colors, creams, face masks, hydrating fruits and face paint. Try out new styles, make-up techniques, and pamper your skin with facial treatments. Create makeovers for special events like weddings, dances, or everyday styles.

Throw a party and share your creative makeovers with up to three DS friends through DS Wireless Communications. Transfer your favorite makeovers to My Make-Up or My Dress-Up friends for the complete outfit and make-up look. Have a fashion party and chat with all your My Make-Up, My Dress-Up and My Secret Diary friends exclusively with ‘MyGames Chat’ over DS Wireless Communications.

My Make-Up Game Features:

· Create an avatar with custom face, hair, eyes, eyebrows, cheeks and lips

· Choose from a variety of tools, brushes, sponges, pencils, facial creams, and hydrating fruits

· Makeover yourself and Friends with the latest make-up and make-up styles

· Do makeovers for special events

· Exchange makeovers through DS Wireless Communications

· Paint faces and create face masks

· Choose from a palate of endless colors and stencils

· Exchange messages

· Store your favorite makeovers

My Make-Up is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB.

Make way for a new wave of Rhythm Action and Musical Games - DanceDanceRevolution, Karaoke Revolution and pop’n rhythm

Konami, the original creators and innovators of rhythm action games, bring back much loved classics with updated appeal and exciting new features!
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced a new wave of rhythm action and musical games, that will be shown at this year’s gamescom in Cologne, Germany, giving a taste of things to come for fans of Japanese pop culture and all things Bemani.

pop’n rhythm, the classic arcade game which has a long history in Japanese Arcades and where players are challenged to hit button ‘poppers’ to the beat, will be playable on Nintendo Wii in Cologne. The new version will give fans a fantastic opportunity to see this crazy and addictive game, transferred onto the Wii and utilising the console’s unique control system.

DanceDanceRevolution is also back, and bigger and stronger than ever before! Making its debut on the PLAYSTATION 3 in Spring 2010 and with a new iteration for Xbox 360, the games enjoy a massive list of licensed tracks, impressive graphics with customisable characters and a brand new ‘Octo-Move Mode’. Dancers can now use all eight directional arrows on the dance mat, which means greater freedom of movement – just like real dancing! Similarly, there are even more ways to burn calories whilst having fun! DanceDanceRevolution Producer Naoki Maeda will be present at gamescom, too, and will present the publisher’s line-up of dancing games.

Finally, Karaoke Revolution is heading to Europe. Karaoke has never looked so good, with in depth character creation, stunning stages where users can strut their stuff and sing their heart out to a multitude of licensed tracks. Karaoke Revolution is coming to PLAYSTATION 3 and Nintendo Wii in November 2009, being compatible with most available microphones.

Yu-Gi-Oh! returns to PSP with Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4 video game

Konami has announced an exciting addition to its PSP (PlayStation Portable) roster of Yu-Gi-Oh! titles, in the form of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Tag Force 4 – due for release in November.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Tag Force 4 marks the first appearance of the new animated TV series on PSP, and uses plot elements from the show’s ‘Dark Signers’ episodes within its Story Mode. The new game’s graphics have been designed to perfectly recreate characters and settings from the TV show, with stunning anime likenesses bringing the game’s 14 duelists, and a huge supporting cast, to vivid life. Likewise, the same visuals are used to detail the many traps, spells and monsters that are used during battles, with in-game cameras panning to show off the various conflicts from a series of stunning vantage points.

The game’s Story Mode provides a focal point for single-player use, and recreates the Neo Domino City and Satellite locations of the TV show. Players can move freely around these areas, and a different scenario will unfold dependent on which character the user opts for, and the story will evolve organically based on decisions the player makes. Players also use the exploratory elements of the game to meet new people, challenge them to duels and to add and buy new Trading Cards for their deck.

The dueling elements of the game have also been expanded, with each of the game’s many characters holding their own decks. The strength of these decks acts as an in-built difficulty level, with players working their way through the increasingly challenging rivals as they look to build their deck and establish themselves as the Champion Trading Card Duelist. In total, over 300 hours of gameplay await – enough for even the most ardent Yu-Gi-Oh! fans!

The social aspect of the Trading Card Game has also been retained, with the option for multi-player games for up to four Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. One-on-one duels, or two-against-two and variations thereof are all supported, and the online capabilities of the PSP are also used for additional download elements., Users can enter the passwords found on real Trading Cards and use them in the game in order to improve their card decks and their strategies

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Tag Force 4 represents a new high for the Yu-Gi-Oh! series, and Konami will also include three exclusive Trading Cards within each game’s packaging.

Scooby-Doo! First Frights video game on Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2 - Fact sheet

In Scooby-Doo! First Frights, the complement to the upcoming live-action and CGI Warner Bros. DVD release Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begins, players take on the role of young Scooby-Doo and teenage versions of the newly formed Mystery, Inc. crew to solve their very first cases.

Scooby-Doo! First Frights is intended for Scooby-Doo fans of all ages. Fans will be able to explore spooky environments as Scooby, Shaggy or any of the super-cool teen Mystery, Inc. team. The action-adventure game features co-op play allowing two members of Mystery, Inc. to work together to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and collect clues before unmasking each episode’s mysterious villain - all while gaining prestige as world famous sleuths!

Once players have solved the mystery, they can return to completed levels in Explore mode with any unlocked character, costumed character or villain to access new areas. With ghosts and ghouls around every corner, high school has never sounded so fun!

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Multiple Mysterious Environments: Featuring four all-new mysteries spread over more than 20 levels; explore the Phantom Cruise Ship, Haunted High School, Foreboding Castle and more!

• Sleuthing times Two: Switch between characters or play with friends at any time using two player co-op with easy drop-in, drop-out gameplay.

• Spooky Disguises: With access to a variety of spooky disguises, players can camouflage themselves in super-powerful costumes with new abilities unique to each character.

• Back to the Beginning: Become part of the Mystery, Inc. team and solve their first cases with hours of entertainment in Story or Explore mode.

• Solve Exclusive Mysteries: Each story has a new setting with a mysterious villain created specifically for the game. Collect clues and try to solve the mystery!

RELEASE DATE: Autumn 2009
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Torus Games
PEGI RATING: 7
GENRE: Action Adventure Game
PLATFORMS: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Hasbro Family Games Night volume 2 Nintendo Wii video game - Fact sheet

Play your family in your very own Game Show in HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT Vol 2!

All the excitement of a prime-time TV game show in your very own living room! With MR. POTATO HEAD as your host, you are guaranteed to have a thrilling night of family-friendly fun.

HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT Vol 2 lets up to four players become contestants with a wide variety of fun and engaging party games. Win and collect parts for the coveted Golden Potato to become the ultimate game show champion!

* Sequel to the award winning HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT
* Play Classic and all-new versions of your favourite Hasbro games
o OPERATION
o JENGA
o BOP-IT
o CONNECT 4x4
o PICTUREKA
* Play with your Nintendo Mii in the Hasbro Family Game Show!
* Customise MR. POTATO HEAD and earn new themes and trophies
* Friendly multi-player fun for up to four players

Organise your life with Winx Club! video game unique personal organiser based on ever-popular cartoon series

Konami has announced it will release Winx Club: Your Magic Universe, a stunning themed personal organiser for Nintendo DS, this September. The new release offers a clever taken on the hugely popular Winx Club series, and is certain to appeal to the series’ millions of ardent fans.


Winx Club: Your Magic Universe turns the user’s DS into a comprehensive diary/organizer, that is packed with fun sub-games and Winx Club secrets and information. Using the Enchantix characters from the third series of Winx Club, the easy to use organizer means users will never miss a birthday or important date ever again, and can access their complete friends list at the press of a button. Information on friends and personal information can also be stored, while the denizens of the Winx Club universe, their magical and amazing skills, are ever-present in the DS title’s menus and entertaining sub-games.

Using the stylus to navigate the menus, players can highlight special dates in their diary, while to-do or shopping lists can also be compiled, as can party invites, etc. Winx Club: Your Magic Universe also offers fun personality tests for the user and their friends, which can be used to compile definitive lists of likes and dislikes for future reference. Likewise, the information can be shared between friends with the DS game, while special postage stamps can also be created and also uploaded within the user’s social circle.

As befits Rainbow Spa’s top-rated TV show for girls, the fun and magical aspects of the Winx Club world is also on display in this enthralling title. The birthdays of the Winx girls are all programmed into the software, and special games and secrets are revealed on these special days. Likewise, each of the six girs has their own sub-game, which reflects their diverse personalities. Completing these rewards the user with unlockable pictures, while a special ‘Closet’ mode lets fans design special outfits for the girls, which can then be presented in a special catwalk show.

Face your Fears in Silent Hill Shattered Memories video game for Nintendo Wii PlayStation 2 and PSP

Konami explores the dark side of the player's mind by utilizing a new & innovative psychological profiling system in Silent Hill - Shattered Memories

Konami has released more details on the elaborate psychological profiling system at the heart of its new Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2 and PSP(PlayStation Portable).

While the new game borrows key plot and setting elements from the original PlayStation game, this re-imagining begins with a visit to a psychiatrist, who asks the player to answer a series of questions. From here on in, their every movement, reaction and response is monitored and the game tailored accordingly.

For instance, if a player dashes from location to location, the game will present different reactions from people and situations than if a more considered approach is adopted. Characters may appear more hostile, for example, and less willing to help with the game’s ongoing mystery of the hero’s missing daughter. Similarly, if the player comes across as overtly flirtatious or, at the other end of the scale, stand-offish and reserved, those they meet will dress differently, and also adjust their behavior.

This means that Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is a game that will be different for everyone who plays it. At its heart, the mystery of main character, Harry Mason’s missing daughter Cheryl remains, but the game is centered on the notion of family relations, and subtle plot elements and situations in the game outline a series of circumstances related to Harry’s plight.

During the game, an all-new bespoke Wii control system allows the user to fully interact with their surroundings, and explore the sprawling town of Silent Hill. A mobile phone doubles as a GPS unit, and can also be used to stay in touch with those you come to meet, and receive mysterious messages related to Cheryl’s disappearance. For the first time ever in the series’ history, Silent Hill is presented as a genuine location, inhabited by believable characters each driven by the evil undertones they live within.

The series’ renowned horror elements are delivered in nightmarish sequences, where the world around the player is gripped by ice, and where misshapen creatures – again inspired by elements from the player’s psychological profile – relentlessly chase and attack until the world unfreezes. This frozen nightmare can appear when least expected. Harry is unarmed, so is forced to use all his wits to escape his pursuers, which maximizes the suspense and feeling of helplessness, creating a truly unique horror experience.

Konami is also releasing Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for PSP® and PlayStation 2, both of which will feature a more familiar control system, but will include all the other additions mentioned. All three versions are being developed by Climax, the team behind the acclaimed Silent Hill: Origins for PSP® and PlayStation 2, and will also feature an all-new soundtrack by series composer Akira Yamaoka.

“From the very beginning, we planned to re-invent the horror-genre, getting deeper into the player’s minds and taking a new approach for videogames,” commented Tomm Hulett, Producer of Silent Hill Shattered Memories for Konami Digital Entertainment. “The development team took a long time studying all kinds of psychological elements, and created a unique system to monitor all player actions - even small things like how long an object is looked at. The result is a diverse experience, which adjusts itself all the way through the game and creates a story-driven experience like never before in any video game.”

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories will be released for Nintendo Wii, PSP (PlayStation Portable) and PlayStation 2 in Winter.

'Where The Wild Things Are' to be released this Fall on XBox 360, Nintendo DS and Wii!

Inspired by the highly-anticipated Warner Bros. theatrical release based on the best-selling children’s book by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are lets players take on the role of Max as he journeys across the land of the Wild Things, which is on the brink of destruction. Max must join forces with the Wilds Things to find a way to escape to safety before it’s too late.

Where the Wild Things Are is a fun-filled adventure that takes players on a journey through the mysterious island of the Wild Things. Players assume the role of Max, “King of All Wild Things,” as they team up with the fearsome but loveable creatures. While journeying across their island, players learn amazing new skills and abilities. Solve action puzzles, overcome challenging obstacles, and play through a unique story narrative to uncover the mystery behind the hostile island and save the Wild Things before it’s too late!

At any time during the game players have the opportunity to explore the Wild Things’ Village and play through a variety of mini-games, interact with the creatures, and let their imaginations run wild! Where the Wild Things Are takes players on a unique and exciting journey beyond the movie, and brings to life one of the most beloved picture books of all time.

• Rule the Island - Play as the mischievous Max, become King of All Wild Things, and join The Wild Things in their quest to find a way to safety before it’s too late!
• Frolic in the Wild Things Village – Explore the Wild Things’ Village to meet all of the different creatures, play through mini-games, and acquire power-ups from each character.
• Make ‘Wild’ Friends - Befriend and team-up with these fearsome but loveable mythical creatures – discover their unique personalities and learn new skills and abilities from them.
• Discover the Undiscovered – Run, jump, climb, glide, fly and swing your way across the island’s dangerous terrain while battling fierce creatures with your trusty sceptre.
• Wander through Wild Worlds – Adventure across the mysterious island while tackling exciting unique worlds filled with fierce insects, shadow creatures and hazardous obstacles around every turn!
• Experience Extended Adventures – Go beyond the movie to play through a unique story narrative– exploring never-before-seen environments.
• Collectible Crusade – Search for more than 400 collectibles each associated with a Wild Thing. Collect enough and unlock special rewards inside the Wild Things Village!

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker video game for PSP

Konami confirmed that development legend Hideo Kojima will appear at the gamescom event in Cologne to outline his ambitious plans for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.

Kojima will appear on stage at the event to detail new plot and gameplay elements for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) title, which acts as a direct sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The gamescom event will witness the unveiling of an all-new trailer for the game, while Kojima is planning to detail the first information on the game’s multi-player co-operative mode.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is set in 1974 and boasts an all-new story penned by Kojima himself. Scheduled to launch in 2010, the game takes the series in an exciting new direction with incredible visuals that bring its many characters and set pieces to vivid life, and a unique new game system designed specifically for the PSP format.

The game is already being hailed as the most exciting PSP title in development. “gamescom is the most important show in the European calendar and we are extremely excited, that Hideo Kojima is attending this event,” explained Martin Schneider, European PR and Marketing Director at Konami. “He will be there to meet his fans and elaborate on PeaceWalker’s new co-operative elements to all committed games players.”

The Race for the Crown of Albion Begins in Fable III video game exclusive on Xbox 360

Thrilling new adventure in the multimillion-selling "Fable" franchise, while introducing episodic distribution of "Fable II" only on Xbox LIVE.

Alexander the Great. Genghis Khan. Queen Elizabeth I. Che Guevara. Throughout history, revolutionary leaders have taken very different paths to power, bringing about prosperity and poverty, peace and sometimes anarchy to their people.



Now Microsoft Corp. and Lionhead Studios will explore the journey to rule, with you in pursuit of a kingdom, in “Fable III,” the exciting new game in the critically acclaimed “Fable” franchise. The title’s debut was confirmed today at gamescom in Germany by Peter Molyneux, Lionhead’s creative director, and will be available exclusively on Xbox 360 in the 2010 holiday season.

“Be not deceived. Revolutions do not go backward.” — Abraham Lincoln

Since its inception, the blockbuster “Fable” franchise has offered players the opportunity to choose their own destinies as a hero, villain or someone between, where the possibilities are limitless and the consequences can weigh heavily on the path to greatness. In this new adventure, players will witness tyranny, poverty and injustice plague their land. They will see a people divided, and they will be compelled to stand up for change. They will also be forced to answer a question: What would you sacrifice to secure the crown of Albion? Will you uphold the values and principles that led to your ascension, or will you be corrupted by the station you’ve strived to acquire? Will you be a monarch of the people, or bring the entirety of Albion to the brink of collapse?

“We’ve spent a lot of time at Lionhead thinking about how we can innovate the gameplay and progress the world of the ‘Fable’ games for its third chapter, and we’re confident that players won’t second-guess what we have planned for ‘Fable III,’” said Molyneux, who also serves as creative director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Microsoft Game Studios. “Though I can’t give too much away right now, players should expect to have to make much tougher choices with far wider consequences than ever before in Albion — and with many more interactive adventure elements.”

In the epic story of “Fable III,” the journey to rule the throne of Albion begins five decades after the events of the last chapter, and you play as the child of your hero from “Fable II.” As you rule your kingdom as king or queen, you will be called upon to make choices and sacrifices that will test your morality and can affect your entire kingdom. Themes of heroism, leadership and consequence are taken to a grand scale as you fight to unite a divided people.

“Fable II” in Single-Serving Sizes

While “Fable II” has become the best-selling role-playing game of all time on Xbox 360, there are some who still have not experienced the magic and adventures that await them in Albion. For those who have watched from the outside, unsure if they were hero material, a surprise awaits. Microsoft and Lionhead Studios are about to embark on a new journey with the episodic release of “Fable II” on Xbox LIVE. The launch of “Fable II: Game Episodes” will debut Sept. 29 with the release of the first episode for free download exclusively on Xbox LIVE.

In the first episode, players will experience childhood and the trials of being a young adult in the world of Albion. After completing the chapter, players have the choice to then purchase the next installment or the entire game (in select regions). “Fable II: Game Episodes” delivers the entire “Fable II” experience in five consecutive instalments, with all the Achievements, challenges and excitement of the disk-based game, as well as full compatibility with the previously released Game Add-ons, “Knothole Island” and “See the Future.” The episodes are also fully compatible with the disk-based, retail version of “Fable II,” allowing players to enter Albion and continue their story should they purchase “Fable II” at retail. All editions of the game offer cooperative play with friends on the same couch as well as on Xbox LIVE.*

“With the launch of Games on Demand on Xbox LIVE, we have a great tool in place to deliver classic titles in an incredibly convenient fashion,” said Phil Spencer, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios. “With the ‘Fable II’ episodic model, we’re encouraging people to experience the first chapter of the game for free, then move onto other chapters when they are ready. It’s a unique model and one that will appeal to gamers who’ve been hesitant to dive full into the original retail release.”

“Fable III” will deliver a sweeping, powerful story and new innovations in gameplay and Xbox LIVE functionality when it is made available in the 2010 holiday season, only on Xbox 360.

Six uniquely powerful, high-performing cars in Forza Motorsport 3 move the game into top gear

Whether fast conjures up images of limited production American muscle, advanced European supercar designs or purpose-built races cars, you’ll find a car to meet your tastes in “Forza Motorsport 3.”

In honor of Gamescom in Germany, we start this week’s reveal with the 2008 Audi A4 Touring Car and 2009 BMW M3 GT2 No92 Rahal Leterman Racing models. With its exotic arrangement of canards, side pod spoilers, ribbed rear wheel well fins and massive rear wing, the Audi A4 Touring Car is a master of down force. Weighing in at 2,100 pounds and featuring 476 horsepower, it goes without saying that this car can cover a lot of ground in very little time. Alternatively, Rahal Letterman Racing’s No92 ushered the return of BMW to the American Le Mans Series and it showed speed early, nabbing a runner-up in GT2 at its second race of 2009. This M3 sports 491-horses, tons of mechanical grip and 50/50 weight distribution. Handling the M3 GT2 through the turns will challenge most players but get it right and your lap times are destined to drop.

However, our tour through Europe would not be complete without a brief stop in Italy. However, instead of Ferrari, today we’re showcasing one of the most powerful, most expensive and rarest of all Lamborghinis, the Reventon. The 2008 Lamborghini Reventon is a full-tilt thrill ride that will leave even the gutsiest of drivers with a fevered brow and white knuckles. The car’s V12 unleashes 641 horsepower. It costs $1.4 Million, or 13 ZR1s, and only 20 were produced.

Speaking of Corvettes, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 may cost less than many of its European counterparts but will still given them a run for their money at the track. With generous amounts of supercharged V8 power, carbon ceramic brakes and a barely detuned race suspension, the 638-horsepower ZR1 can hit speeds of more than 200 mph going from 0-100, that’s 100 not 60, in a mere 6.9 seconds.

We round out Volume 1 of our Manufacturer’s showcase series with a couple of highly regarded, high performance speedsters – the 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec and 1993 Ford SVT Cobra R. Built with the racer in mind, the 1993 Cobra R was a stripped of everything but the bare essentials. Larger brakes, stiffer coil springs, Koni shocks, larger anti roll bars, and a strut tower brace were added to increase performance. Only 107 1993 Cobra R models were ever produced making it one of the rarest, fastest, and most collectible Fox Body Mustangs of all time. Last but not least, the 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec rides lower than standard GT-Rs with race- tuned shocks and springs. Skyline GT-Rs have one of the biggest upsides on Forza 3 from a modification standpoint so consider effort in the tuning garage time well spent.

“Forza Motorsport 3” is rated PEGI 3+ and will be available on the 23rd October 2009.

Limited Edition Race Wheel for F1 2009 - F1 Valencia Street video

F1 2009, the official game of the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, is set to deliver an even more authentic experience for gamers as Codemasters announce that a limited edition Race Wheel accessory, styled after the steering wheel of a FORMULA ONE car, will ship with the Nintendo Wii edition in select territories†.



Images released today show the F1 2009 bundle box and the exclusive white Race Wheel, which the Nintendo Wii Remote slots into, enabling players to steer FORMULA ONE cars in the game like their heroes.

The news comes ahead of the 2009 FORMULA 1 TELEFÓNICA GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE in Valencia this coming weekend (August 23rd) and the circuit is featured in the first F1 2009 gamezplay video released today. Packed with race action from the Valencia street circuit, playable for the first time in F1 2009 complete with unique swing bridge, the Valencia video is available from www.formula1-game.com.

F1 2009 will offer a fully authentic FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP experience with all the teams, drivers, cars and tracks from the enthralling 2009 season. Due for release this autumn, F1 2009 on the Nintendo Wii version will set new standards for racing immersion and authenticity while remaining accessible for the entire family and the PSP version will allow fans the opportunity to enjoy the world’s most thrilling and glamorous sport on the move.

Bomberman Live blasts 500,000 games onto Xbox LIVE - Classic Game Blows Up on Xbox LIVE Arcade

Bomberman LIVE, the classic multiplayer party game from Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, has now sold more than 500,000 copies on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

“We are awed by the enthusiasm and excitement of Bomberman fans everywhere,” says Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Digital Download at Hudson Entertainment. “Watching fans have fun with Bomberman and each other in this classic, fast-paced action game has been truly rewarding. The success of Bomberman LIVE is a testament to the longevity of the Bomberman series, which has entertained fans of all ages on nearly all platforms and continues to do so.”

Bomberman LIVE is an award-winning multiplayer game that 1UP.com says is “hectic and hilarious...the perfect LIVE Arcade title.” Bomberman LIVE was awarded "Best Overall Game" and "Best Competitive Multiplayer Game” by the Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards and won IGN.com’s Editor’s Choice Award.

In Bomberman LIVE, the frantic, explosive action is taken to the next level with gorgeous high definition graphics, 4-person local multiplayer and 8-person online multiplayer. Gamers can play online and prove that they really are the best in the world! In addition, Bomberman LIVE features character customizations, which allow players to personalize their Bomberman from thousands of possible combinations. Delivering an insane party game atmosphere, Bomberman LIVE gives everyone who picks up the controller the chance to bomb their way to victory.

Bomberman LIVE is now available for Xbox LIVE Arcade for 800 MS Points.