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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Sparkster's back as Rocket Knight on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC video game - official trailer

sparkster fighting on playstation 3Sparkster makes his triumphant arrival on next-gen consoles with Rocket Knight, an updated, hi-definition entry in the classic 2D side-scrolling rocket action series. Our favorite opossum hero returns home after 15 years to find the kingdom of Zephyrus in shambles. Use your wits and Sparkster’s trusty rocket pack to dodge and defeat a menacing wolf army threatening the lives of his people.

Win a trip to Japan for the 2009 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championships - Register today...

The 2009 Yu-Gi-Oh! US Championships Tournament is About to Begin

Register today and you could be the 2009 Yu-Gi-Oh! US Champion.

The tournament begins with the 2009 Yu-Gi-Oh! US Qualifier. It starts with registering for the tournament. Once registered, duelist will be tested on their overall knowledge of Yu-Gi-Oh! in the qualifier quiz. The 256 top finishers in the quiz, then go onto to play in head-to-head competition. After two rounds of battle, the remaining 64 duelists move on to the 2009 Yu-Gi-Oh! US Championship.

Konami announce complete song list for Dance Dance Revolution out October 27th

cartoon girl dancingKonami announce DanceDanceRevolution will be available in retail stores nationwide on Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2 beginning Tuesday, October 27. Also revealed for the first time, is the full song list for DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3 and DanceDanceRevolution X2. New licensed master tracks from some of today's hottest acts will make DanceDanceRevolution a must for gamers old and new.

FIFA 10 Patch updates details PlayStation3 and Xbox 360

fifa 10 video game coverFIFA 10 Patch updates

Online and Connectivity

PlayStation 3
Feedback : Players disconnected from PS3 matches too frequently in the development teams opinion, usually during the first half with a connection-lost message.
Update:Players will be able to complete online games with minimal disconnections.

DJ Khalil exclusive music in Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars PSP video game - listen here...

DJ Khalil logoRounding out our reveals of the exclusive in-game radio station contributors to Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for PSP – is one of the hottest producers in hip-hop today, DJ Khalil. While he’s been producing respected underground bangers since 2000 for the likes of Ras Kass, Bishop Lamont, and 50 - Khalil has become one of the go-to producers in the past few years for his signature heavy, head-nodding basslines and dark, serious synths.

Ishibashi: Battlefield 1943 EA Japan's Top-Selling Game Of Last 12 Months

Theatre of War 2 - Africa 1943Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network download-only shooter Battlefield 1943 was Electronic Arts Japan's top-selling game in the last year, as "incredibly crowded" store shelves help digital grow.

Rock Band on Apple App Store - control the Guitar, Bass, Mic or Drums with ROCK BAND on iPhone and iPod touch

rockband mobile gmae logoEA Mobile and Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, announce the availability of ROCK BAND on the App Store. ROCK BAND allows players to enjoy a full-band multiplayer experience on iPhone and iPod touch and the game launches with 20 full-length songs, with additional songs available for purchase via the In App Purchase feature.

Dazzles the Girls With the Release of CHARM GIRLS CLUB four new Video Games

girls pajama partyThe Play Label of Electronic Arts added a touch of charm to everyone’s holiday wish list today and announced the North American release of four video games for EA’s new CHARM GIRLS CLUB property. Designed for tween girls, CHARM GIRLS CLUB games provide fun, friendship and collectible charms. Each game delivers a unique theme including CHARM GIRLS CLUB Pajama Party for the Nintendo Wii, along with CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Mall, CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Perfect Prom and CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Show for the Nintendo DS.

Star Trek Online Interview - great responce from the win one of three closed beta keys

star trek space view romulan support frigate2010 is shaping up into a stellar year for science fiction MMO fans. Not only do we have BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic to salivate over, but Cryptic's Star Trek Online, too.

Following up from our extensive gamescom preview, we nabbed executive producer Craig Zinkievich on the phone for a massive interview on all things Starfleet, Federation and Klingon.

Chinatown Wars Official gameplay clip - Out for Revenge PSP HD trailer

Chinatown Wars Official gameplay clipThis new clip, titled "Out for Revenge", shows off gameplay from the PSP version and culminates with an explosive showdown between Huang Lee and Zhou Ming.

Plenty of Tricks and Treats this Halloween for Aion, City of Heroes, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage II and Exteel - Information

In honor of Halloween, NCsoft is providing its players with additional in-game content and activities to get into the holiday spirit. Along with in-game events, quests, costumes and contests across NCsoft’s portfolio of games, including Aion, City of Heroes, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage II and Exteel, players will find themselves face-to-face with zombies, werewolves, undead creatures and plenty of other foul dwellers along the way.

The latest update to RuneScape, the World’s most popular free MMO: The Ardougne Achievement Diary & Duel Tournaments Rework.

runescape video game logoArdougne Achievement Diary

Explore the Ardougne area as you've never done before! From the Legends' Guild to Castle Wars, and from the Combat Training Camp to Yanille, there's something for everyone. You'll uncover some fiendishly difficult tasks that will push your skills to their limits, plus a rather ‘sneaky’ reward at the end of your travels. Hopefully, everyone will learn a thing or two along the way too.

Queen rock band to star in LEGO Rock Band video game on PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and DS

queen rock group as lego plyers in rock bandWarner Bros and MTV Games announce that LEGO Rock Band will feature the likeness of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and multi-platinum selling group Queen. Appearing in the game as LEGO minifigures, front man Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger Taylor will be seen jamming to their hit anthems “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions.”

First-ever WCG USA Halo 3 ODST Locked and Loaded Tournament

Halo 3 - ODST ViDoc Desperate Measures video gameTaking Place at the Samsung Experience on October 24th and 25th, Elite Gamers Shoot it Out to Win Cash and Technology Prizes

World Cyber Games and Samsung Electronics America

World Cyber Games (WCG) and Samsung Electronics America host the first-ever WCG USA Halo 3: ODST Locked and Loaded Tournament. 24 of the best teams in the US will shoot it out during the competition, which will be shout-casted throughout the weekend and available on video on demand.

Limited Edition Black Nintendo Wii heads for Europe with Wii Sports and Wii Motion Plus

black ninten do wii consoleBlack Classic Controller Pro to launch in Europe

The Nintendo Wii console is about to get an exciting new look as it launches across Europe in sleek black.

The black Nintendo Wii will be available to buy in UK and Republic of Ireland from 6 November and mainland Europe on 20 November, and will come as a “Limited Edition” bundled with a Wii Remote, Wii MotionPlus and Nunchuk – all in black – as well as the exhilarating new Wii Sports Resort game and the original Wii Sports. The Nintendo Wii Sports Resort black bundle will offer a total of 15 different sports to enjoy.

First of the three episodes from the new Assassin’s Creed: Lineage short movies will debut on YouTube

Ezio Auditore da Firenze is a young Italian nobleUbisoft announce the first of the three episodes from the new Assassin’s Creed: Lineage short movies will debut on YouTube. Beginning on October 27, 2009, YouTube will have the first episode of the short movies on its homepage in eight countries throughout the world for a period of 24 hours.

SEGA enter the online casino and online poker marketplace

sega casino website screenshotSEGA Games will leverage our existing SEGA assets from around the world and enter the online casino and online poker marketplace.

Demon's Souls the newly released award-winning action RPG for PlayStation 3

flaming demon in the shape of manOwn one of the best reviewed RPGs of all-time!

Atlus U.S.A. announce that additional stock of Demon's Souls, the newly released award-winning action RPG for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, will be making its way to stores across North America this week in response to overwhelming demand.

Sled Shred downhill snow racing game for Nintendo Wii official screenshots

Sled Shred downhill snow racing gameSouthPeak Games announce that it will be publishing Sled Shred for Nintendo Wii. Focused on downhill sled racing on everything from tubes and toboggans to discs and bobsleds, Sled Shred promises to give players a thrilling experience as they try and earn their way into the World Winter Games, racing with and against the world-renowned Jamaican Bobsled team. Sled Shred is scheduled for release in fall 2009.

This week's Nintendo video game downloads for Wii and DS

waterfall with game character jumping streamEight is great for gamers this week as Nintendo adds eight new titles to its ever-growing library of downloadable games. First on the list is LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias, a follow-up to one of the most popular releases on the WiiWare service. Next, Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem makes survival of the fittest the law of the land. Meanwhile, Nintendo DSiWare welcomes Domo, a strange creature who hatched from an egg. Also known as the popular mascot of Japan's NHK television station, Domo stars in five separate new Nintendo DSiWare games. Topping it off is RYGAR, a 1980s arcade gem making its Virtual Console debut.

Level Up - Free Content Pack for Killing Floor Coming Soon

killing floor download monstersIceberg Interactive and Tripwire Interactive are pleased to announce the “Level Up” Free Content pack for Killing Floor. This massive new content pack will be the largest free content pack to date and will be available October 22nd for anyone that owns Killing Floor. To celebrate and to allow as many people as possible to try it out, in cooperation with Tripwire and Steam there will also be running a free weekend on Steam from Thursday October 22nd through Sunday October 25th. Full details on the pack will be available in a detailed preview article on IGN on Tuesday October 20th, so watch for that one.

Shattered Horizon First In-Game Footage of Zero Gravity Shooter Revealed

space man floating in space above earth planetFuturemark Games Studio today released a new trailer showing the first in-game footage from Shattered Horizon, their upcoming multiplayer first-person shooter for the PC. www.shatteredhorizon.com

In Shattered Horizon, a catastrophic explosion on the Moon has filled near-Earth space with billions of tons of rocky debris. Survivors on the Moon are forced into conflict with those trapped on the battered International Space Station. Teams of players fight in zero gravity to control the limited supplies that mean the difference between survival and death in the cold of space.