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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Colin McRae Dirt 2 turbocharged by directX 11 shown at Windows 7 launch

colin mcrae dirt screenshot rally carGames for Windows Live edition of critically acclaimed racer gets ship date. See the Colin McRae: DiRT 2 DirectX 11 gameplay and tech videos now at www.dirt2game.com
Codemasters revealed the DirectX 11-powered Games for Windows Live edition of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 at Microsoft Corp.’s New York Windows 7 Launch Event. Codemasters also announced that the Games for Windows Live version of the highly-anticipated racer will be shipping on December 1st in North America and releasing on December 3rd through EPAC territories with a December 4th street date in the UK.

Players to celebrate Halloween in Runes of Magic Pumpkin Festival starts in Taborea

pumpkin coach in this halloween coachOn Halloween a tasty in-game pumpkin-based event will launch in Runes of Magic. On 27th October, every player of the online role play game will be able to experience the Taborean Pumpkin Festival.

Airline Tycoon II video game rights go to Kalypso

Airline Tycoon II logoKalypso Media are thrilled to announce the acquisition of the worldwide name and publishing rights for Airline Tycoon II from Spellbound Entertainment. Kalypso plan to release the long awaited sequel in the first quarter of 2011 with the development being managed by their own studio; Realmforge.

Shattered Horizon - minimum requirements revealed for DirectX 10 shooter

spacemen working on spacecraft in this screen shotGame will be fully compatible with Windows 7

Futuremark Games Studio today confirmed that Shattered Horizon, their upcoming multiplayer first-person shooter for the PC, will be fully compatible with Windows 7. The studio also revealed the minimum and recommended hardware requirements for their DirectX 10 only game.

Box shot for the highly anticipated Dracula Trilogy

dracula trilogy black box with red and silver writingIn anticipation of the release of the Dracula Trilogy, part of the Iceberg Interactive Adventure Classics range.

Iceberg would like to present you with the box shot for this strikingly beautiful adventure collection for the PC.

The First 1,000 Players To Register An Account At www.MytheonGame.com Are Guaranteed a Spot In the Upcoming Closed Beta

large monsterGlobal online game publisher, True Games Interactive www.Truegames.com announced today, along with its partner Petroglyph, that it has launched the all-new website for its upcoming online multiplayer action-role-playing game, Mytheon.
Players can now visit www.MytheonGame.com to explore the new and exclusive content and the first 1,000 eligible players to register for an account will be guaranteed a spot in the upcoming closed beta test scheduled to begin later this fall.

Teaser Trailer Released For Indie Adventure Game Wildhollow

horn helmet dwarf talking to young manIndependent game developer KarjaSoft releases a teaser trailer of the upcoming adventure/simulation game Wildhollow. Wildhollow is an original mix of dialogue driven adventure gameplay and animal raising, set in a colorful fantasy world.

PT Boats - Knights of the Sea freee demo coming

battleship firing at aircraftBattlefront.com, an independent internet-based publisher for superior war and strategy games and one of the internets largest wargaming communities, and Akella, one of Eastern Europe’s leading development and publishing houses, proudly present a set of completely new never before seen screenshots for the upcoming naval simulation PT Boats: Knights of the Sea!

Hello Kitty to Celebrate 35th Anniversary in Hello Kitty Online

hello kitty sitting waiting for Thailand releaseSanrio DigitalSanrio Digital announced today details of the virtual birthday party of the year: Hello Kitty’s 35th anniversary, hosted by Hello Kitty Online! Hello Kitty turns 35 on November 1, 2009. From now through November 1, birthday celebrations and special events are being held in Hello Kitty Online (www.hellokittyonline.com), the official online game of Hello Kitty.

Free Dragon Age: Origins and a New Standard for Browser Based Games

girl wearing loose top in this video gameLeading video game developer BioWare announce that the first chapter of Dragon Age Journeys, a free to play browser based game set in the Dragon Age world, is now available. Dragon Age Journeys puts players in the role of a hero exploring the underground dwarven kingdom of Orzammar.

Casual puzzle game VEMPIRE out now on PSP and PSPgo

VEMPIRE is available from the Sony’s PlayStation Network store in North America from today, October 22nd. The game was a launch title for the Sony PSP and Sony PSPgo minis service in Europe, Oceania and Asia and has been well received by the public and press.

Set in the subways of a post apocalyptic Moscow Metro 2033 The Last Refuge will immerse gamers in a tale of intensive, underground survival

soldiers in sewers with alien monster clinging to large pipes on roofPowered by cutting edge technology, Metro 2033 is a gripping, atmospheric first person shooter experience from 4A Games, coming to Xbox 360 and PC in 2010

THQ announce Metro 2033, a new first person shooter for Xbox 360 and PC based on the best-selling Russian novel of the same name by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Developed by Ukrainian studio 4A Games, and built with the cutting edge, proprietary 4A Game Engine, Metro 2033 is set to deliver a gripping, atmospheric experience. The PC version supports NVIDIA PhysX technology to enhance the incredibly realistic worlds and provide even more immersive gameplay.

Atari Photo sauce Available Through Facebook Platform Adds Flavor to Photos with Colorful Stickers and Speech Bubbles for Instant Sharing with Friend

Atari, one of the world’s most recognized video game publishers, announced today the launch of the social networking application: Atari Photo Sauce. Developed by the Atari London Studio, this new application allows Facebook users to express themselves by digitally decorating and personalizing their own photos with colorful and fun stickers, speech bubbles and accessories. Atari Photo Sauce is now available to more than 300 million active users on Facebook via the site’s application directory and can be accessed directly through apps.facebook.com/photosauce.

Championship Manager 2010 video game Coming To Mac November 13th

championship manager box artThe number One selling PC game will be available soon for Mac users across Europe

Beautiful Game Studios today announces that the number 1 selling PC Game Championship Manager 2010 is coming to the Apple Mac from November 13th courtesy of leading Mac developers Virtual Programming who have a strong track record of bringing classic PC titles to the Mac. Championship Manager fans can now look forward to a classic game experience from the most established name in the genre.

Lunia Chronicles free to play video game coming soon

girl with swords and fairy flying behind herOGPlanet, a leading publisher of free-to-play massively multiplayer online games, has today announced the upcoming launch of its second game for the European market, Lunia Chronicles. Players are invited to visit the portal and register their interest in Lunia Chronicles at http://lunia.ogplanet.com/teaser/.

Heroes of Bestia video game begins Alpha Testing - key link

half naked girl player in this screenshotIGG is proud to announce the opening of a new chapter in browser based gaming with their new title - Heroes of Bestia. Game play focuses heavily on magic and strategy, and includes RPG, RTS and SIM game features. 9:00 pm on October 26th EDT (GMT-4) marks the beginning of their Alpha Test, and all players are welcome to join the fun!

Official new multiplayer video The Ballad of Gay Tony Grand Theft Auto Liberty City download

gay tony character with rocket launcerNew multiplayer video that were releasing this evening from The Ballad of Gay Tony, due for release as downloadable content and on disc as part of the Episodes From Liberty City on 29th October.

Watch the Official HD video trailer...

Many great events for Halloween in PC MMORPG Ryzom video game - free trial

cartoon girl in micro bikini bottom in this screenWe invite you all to come celebrate Halloween with us on 31 October and 1 November! We've got many great events and surprises in store for you.

During the weekend you get a chance to prove how well you know Ryzom with a giant treasure hunt! You will have from Saturday midnight to Sunday midnight in order to be first on the ladder!

Trine - Best E3 2009 Downloadable Game download now on PlayStation Network!!

trine video game cover free download trackFinnish game developer Frozenbyte and French publisher Nobilis Publishing are proud to announce the US release of Trine for the PlayStation 3 on the PlayStation Store.

Trine is a fantasy action / platform game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies.

BattleField 1942 8 on 8 free clash tornament for Playstation 3

soldier running in front of tankThere is no such thing as a cease fire at my-liga.com! This weekend the growing fan community of my-liga.com awaits another exciting Multiplayer-Event! The Tournament website is online and ready for accepting your registrations.

In our Battlefield 1943 – 8on8 Tournament, teams will fight against each other until the winner team will be ascertained!

Star Sentinel Tactics PC video game details

screenshot with players battlingFabulist Games has released the first screenshots and a trailer from their upcoming turn-based tactics game, "Star Sentinel Tactics". Star Sentinel Tactics puts the player in control of a squad of United Alliance Marines, aka The Star Sentinels, as they battle to prevent a race of bloodthirsty reptilians from launching a devastating attack on our Galaxy.

101-in-1 Party Megamix for Wii Boasting one hundred and one family-friendly games

101-in-1 Party MegamixAtlus released a new video trailer for the upcoming 101-in-1 Party Megamix for Nintendo Wii. Boasting one hundred and one family-friendly games, three different modes, four profiles, the ability to play alone or with friends, and a $19.99 price tag, 101-in-1 Party Megamix is the perfect value for the holiday season!

RPG History Great Battles Medieval first video revealed

medieval battle scene in field with loads of soldiers with spears and shields fightingSlitherine is proud to announce that the first trailer for the upcoming Strategy RPG HISTORY GREAT BATTLES MEDIEVAL has been released on Youtube today.

Set during the Hundred Years War, HISTORY GREAT BATTLES MEDIEVAL brilliantly mixes RPG, strategy and action elements with innovative, yet simple, and accessible gameplay. The game will release in February 2010 on Xbox 360, the video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3, and PC DVDRom.

Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked video game coming to Nintendo Wii

woman sitting at table choking with chef smiling beside her
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., turns the heat up to “broil” as they announce today that Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked has gone to manufacturing for Nintendo Wii, and will hit retail shelves throughout North America on November 3, 2009. Developed in partnership with Food Network, the first cable network dedicated to the power and joy of food, the game is designed to teach players real, practical cooking skills using their Wii Remote and Nunchuk. From introductory lessons to more advanced challenges, Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked will make everyone a star chef. Releasing just in time for the holidays, Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked is an ideal, unique gift for the foodies and aspiring chefs on anyone’s list this season.

Major Milestone, AI War: Fleet Command video game update to 2.0 Released

planets and space craft in this captureArcen Games is very pleased to announce the release of AI War: Fleet Command version 2.0, which marks the culmination of our long-running post-release overhaul. To see just how epic this journey has been, take a look at this: AI War 2.0 vs. 1.0, A Retrospective. The cumulative post-release notes, included near the end, are literally novella-length (46,573 words). That's how much has changed in the since our initial release

Kalypso Media Release Space Unlimited Compilation

Kalypso Media have today confirmed that the Space Unlimited Compilation will be releasing on the 23rd October for PC DVD. The space themed compendium contains four bestselling titles; the worldwide blockbuster Sins of a Solar Empire, the award winning strategy game Galactic Civilizations II Ultimate Edition and sci-fi action games Star Assault and Darkstar One.

Casual PC game title Pizza Deliciozo

chef in front of screenshot from gameQ4 2009 release of their latest casual PC game title "Pizza Deliciozo". The title will be released to online channels early December just in time for Christmas.

Pizza Deliciozo is an addictive match-3 type of game with a twist. There is a time management element in play and the objective of this game is to serve Pizza pies to your hungry customers as quickly as you can. You have to combine ingredients by matching them together on the ingredient-board.

Craft of Gods video game Beta Closed application open!

girl standing in snowKalicanthus announced that it has been opened the Craft of Gods Beta Closed application.

To sign up for the Beta Closed please go to :
http://www.craftofgods.eu/index.php?option=com_juser&task=UserRegistration and fill the form with your data. To apply for the Closed Beta you need first to create a forum account on Craft of Gods. Go to www.kalicanthus.com, register and go to Account page and Activate a Craft of Gods username. If you don't have a Forum account you cannot apply for the Closed Beta!

Shootanto Evolutionary Mayhem on Nintendo Wii

girls in nurses outfit soldier with gun and knightNintendo Wii owners will determine the outcome of evolution starting today with the launch of Hudson Entertainment’s Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem. Exclusively down loadable on WiiWare for 500 Wii points, the interspecies shooter is published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT. Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem is rated E10+ by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

NewU Fitness First Mind Body for Nintendo Wii

girl exercising with mountains in the backgroundBlack Bean Games announce NewU Fitness First Mind Body, the second release of the "NewU Fitness First" series following the success of NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer.

Focused on Yoga and Pilates workouts, the new title is being developed by UK-based Lightning Fish studio and will be available on Nintendo Wii in March 2010. NewU Fitness First Mind Body will be fully compatible with Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus.