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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Warriors - Street Brawl - Xbox Live Arcade Review

street scene with fighting warriorsThe gangs in The Warriors - Street Brawl are tough. They can deflect all of the physical harm caused by a knife attack using only their forearms. For street thugs who barely know how to properly throw a punch, that is impressive.

Clash of the Titans video game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

gladiator in clash of the titans
NAMCO BANDAI and Warner Bros announce that Clash of the Titans for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system is slated for U.S. release in spring 2010. Developed by Game Republic, the robust action-adventure title launches in conjunction with the worldwide theatrical release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ feature film “Clash of the Titans” starring Liam Neeson, Sam Worthington and Ralph Fiennes.

Win a Tesla Roadster with Dark Void video game giveaway entry link

dark-void-video-game-aliensCapcom and Tesla Motors have partnered to bring gamers the Dark Void Tesla Roadster Giveaway. The sweepstakes, which began Monday at an exclusive event at the flagship Tesla Motors showroom in Silicon Valley, invites gamers to visit Capcom’s official Dark Void site to enter for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas to test drive a Roadster, as well as the Grand Prize: their very own Roadster.

Double Fine and EA to Melt Faces Worldwide with the Release of Brütal Legend

brutal legend videeo game screenshots trailerThe Ultimate Heavy Metal Action Game Starring Jack Black and an Epic Cast of Rock Legends is Available Now

Prepare to be summoned to a dark, unforgiving world of Metal madness and demon slaying rock gods as Electronic Arts and Double Fine Productions Inc. today shipped the award-winning action game Brütal Legend to retailers in North America (shipping in Europe on Rocktober 16th).

Quick Hit Football video game opens up to the public

looking down on american football teamsQuick Hit Football, the browser-based PC football title, did away with restrictive beta keys and opened to the public today.

The game, built by seasoned developers of both Sports and MMO games (you can level up your linebackers!), is available free at the Quick Hit Web site where you can also find all sorts of information on the game, where it came from, and where it’s going.

LeAnn Rimes, Fefe Dobson, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head and More Each Sing a Tune in Simlish for EA’S The Sims 3 World Adventures

The Sims 3 World Adventures ChinaThe Sims fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack* for the PC and Mac this November. The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts announce over a dozen additional artists who will lend their Simlish voice stylings to The Sims 3 World Adventures including GRAMMY Award-winner LeAnn Rimes and hot rising stars Fefe Dobson, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Katie Melua, Esme Denters, Evan Taubenfeld, Madina Lake, and more.

Character Creator and Social Network for Dragon Age: Origins

dragon age video gameDragon Age: Origins Character Creator and BioWare Social Network Now Available with Tools to Create a Player Character and Share Online Before the Game Launches

Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts, announce the release of the Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator and BioWare Social Network in North America and Europe.

Hair Salon is the first Nintendo DSi only game to be released in Europei - keep your hair on!

girl with dsi beside various pictures of here with different hair styles and coloursThe interactive title makes use of the console’s built in camera, meaning the November 13th release date will mark the first time a boxed Nintendo DSi exclusive title will appear in stores.

Free FreeStyle Street basketball, Major Update Version 2 - new beginner system and mode as well as extra playable characters

gamelogo with all the charaters huddled roundFreestyle Street Basketball, the world’s first online street basketball game, will launch the second Major Update, a massive patch that includes a new system and mode, special characters and regularly updated items. The update will be available from October 14th at GameKiss.

The Wii Gets A Party Megamix In The Run Up To Christmas with 101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii

a beaver in a cave with colour wires going into aclock boxNordcurrent, the publisher of hit DS title 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix, have announced the news that Wii party game fans have been waiting for; 101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii is to be released in the UK on the 30th October 2009, priced at £29.99.

XLOC Helps Brutal Legend Rock Out Worldwide with English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese versions

brutal legend videeo game screenshots trailerXLOC, the leading provider of global localization solutions for video games, announce that its technology facilitated the worldwide release of the highly-anticipated rock adventure Brütal Legend. Developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Electronic Arts, Brütal Legend utilizes XLOC’s tool suite to localize the title into English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese for the Xbox 360 video game system and PlayStation 3.

Runes of Magic: The Revenge of the Zurhidon in-game events starts on Wednesday 14th October

Runes of Magic video gameThe Zurhidon have long been quiet. Their last attempts to conquer Taborea failed thanks to the efforts of numerous heroes. But now, one by one, a series of reports is shaking the peaceful population: The Zurhidon are back!

Picture Perfect Hair Salon Nintendo DSi Exclusive Run a Salon and Become the Ultimate Hair & Makeup Stylists First DSi Game with face recognition

young girl looking at her Nintendo dsi with game screens around on this game box505 Games announcePicture Perfect Hair Salon as an exclusive title for Nintendo DSi. Picture Perfect Hair Salon will allow players to snap photos of themselves and friends and adjust their hairstyles and makeup to create and exchange brand new looks.

Football Genius The Ultimate Quiz arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade

The Ultimate Quiz", from the sports label of publisher RTL Interactive, has launched on Xbox LIVE Arcade and is now available world-wide from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space will launch on Xbox Live Arcade

sam max pcGas up the Desoto and Grab Your Fedora ... The Second Season of Everyone's Favorite Freelance Police is coming to Xbox LIVE

Xbox 360 owning fans of talking anthropomorphic dogs, hyperactive rabbity things and great gaming comedy rejoice! Telltale today announced that Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space will launch on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. All five critically-acclaimed episodes of the award-winning series’ second season will be bundled together and sell for 1600 Microsoft Points – a great deal for five games at only 320 points each.

Football Manager 2010 - Glenn Hoddle Academy and Sports Interactive

football manager 2010In a football first, Football Manager 2010, the most successful football management simulation, is delighted to reveal that the Glenn Hoddle Academy is the final, officially licensed club in Football Manager 2010.

In a massive coup for the both the Glenn Hoddle Academy and Sports Interactive, it now forms part of the huge database of licensed clubs and leagues featured in the game. Since its outset, Glenn has maintained his vision for the Academy and this is further proof of its existence as an alternative to the professional club system.

Forza 3 video game already leaked online - game now released

cars race round mountain roadsMicrosoft's big upcoming racer Forza 3 has reportedly already been leaked online. The significance of this particular leak is that the street date for the title is about two weeks from now so it's not good news for this exclusive racer.

Dragon Ball Raging Blast Limited Edition for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360

limited edition box art for raging blast ps 3 and xbox 360Classic Hyperkinetic Dragon Ball Action Blasts onto the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360

Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games announce the highly anticipated fighting title, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

Nintendo Wii and DS downloads - Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon, Final Fight 2 and Gravitronix

men fighting in alley with bare chested fighter kicking anotherYou can't change the laws of gravity, but with this week's lineup of downloadable games from Nintendo, you can give your fun quotient a high-flying boost. An exciting new Nintendo DSiWare release delivers lightning-fast pinball thrills with a mythological twist, while a vintage battle game brings classic action and intrigue to the Virtual Console. On WiiWare, you'll be mesmerized by a gravity-defying battle game with rich multi-player options. Take your pick and prepare for lift-off.

Ducks Beware: Remington Great American Bird Hunt Announced for Nintendo Wii

man shooting at duck with shotgun - duck flying over fieldMastiff, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced Remington Great American Bird Hunt for Nintendo Wii, the latest in its popular series of outdoor action games.

With arcade-style scoring, an arsenal of authentic Remington shotguns, and more than 50 trophies and power-ups to earn, Remington Great American Bird Hunt is a fast-paced and fun take on the sport of bird hunting.