Video gamers could take part in real live events drive F1 live in real race download demo link

In this BBC report Dan Simmons looks at a technology that promises gamers the chance to compete against real sportsmen in real events.

Spore Franchise Launches First Game on Facebook Platform play it now

Spore Islands Now Available for Play in Open Beta

Maxis, an Electronic Arts studio, announce they have taken their renowned integration of social connectivity to the next level with a fun and original game application built on Facebook Platform, Spore Islands. Now available, Spore Islands invites Facebook users to experience the Spore universe in a new way by competing against each other in the ultimate survival of the fittest game.

Unreal Development Kit, Powered by Unreal Engine 3 get it free

Epic Games, announces the launch of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides community access to the award-winning toolset like never before. This software release is available to anyone interested in using 3D game engine technology, including game developers, students, hobbyists, researchers, creators of 3D visualizations and simulations, and digital filmmakers. Anyone can start working with the industry-leading Unreal Engine 3 toolset by downloading UDK at www.udk.com, where detailed product features, technical documentation, commercial licensing terms, support resources and more are also available.

PT Boats video game- naval surface combat video released!

PT Boats features way more than just the tiny boats of the "mosquito fleet". In fact, in both tactical and strategic modes, you can direct full fledged naval battles of destroyers and other military vessels, on the sea's surface, below it, and above it.

This week's video highlights the drama, special effects, damage calculations, crew simulation and other exciting and unique aspects of naval surface combat in PT Boats!

New raid challenge in Runes of Magic revealed

It’s not just the Naga who have settled around the Aotulia Volcano, the ancient species of flame dragons has been sighted in the lava filled landscape. In ‘Lair of the Demon Dragon’, Gestero awaits careless adventurers who don’t heed the warnings. Today, Frogster is revealing the first details of a new 12-player raid dungeon in Runes of Magic. The new instance will be introduced into the online role-playing game as part of one of the upcoming content updates.

Brain-teasing Xbox LIVE Arcade game coming next week; How clever are you? November 11th

Blitz Arcade announced today a November 11, 2009 release date for their Xbox LIVE Arcade game, Encleverment Experiment – a clever game for clever gamers. To mark this announcement, the first trailer for the game was released today.

Trine video game demo out on US PlayStation store

A demo for Trine out now on the US 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. Three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil and the player can at any time freely choose whoever is best suited for the upcoming challenge or puzzle.

Setting the Stage for Exclusive Previews of Halo Legends on Xbox LIVE Saturday November 7th

Halo Waypoint, the new virtual home for all things “Halo,” launches today on Xbox LIVE, and will be the exclusive destination for full-episode previews of “Halo Legends” beginning Saturday, Nov. 7. Available for “Halo” fans worldwide following a successful preview period, Halo Waypoint brings all the richness of the “Halo” universe together in one place. Halo Waypoint features daily updates of fresh, exciting content such as developer interviews, trailers and screenshots, exclusive video footage, community activities and the latest “Halo” news.

Battlefield Bad Company 2 multiplayer Beta on PlayStation 3 released November 19th - beta keys link

Experience All-Out Modern Warfare Open to All Players with DEMO in Early 2010

Electronic Arts announce Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Starting November 19, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to experience the unprecedented action, destruction, vehicular warfare, squad play and open sandbox environments that only Battlefield can deliver. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 provides a true all-out war experience like no other modern warfare game. For beta key distribution details go to www.battlefield.com.

Mass Effect 2 Collectors Edition Includes Exclusive Armor and Weapons, Comic Book, and Bonus Content

Recruit your crew and fight for the lost! Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts announce that the internationally acclaimed Shooter RPG Mass Effect 2 will also be released as a Collectors’ Edition in limited quantities.

Lords Online: Art and UI Design Have Fantasy Flair

IGG’s forthcoming Lords Online browser-based strategy game combines a number of RPG elements to achieve a unique balance. A key element is the look and feel of the fantasy-style design. Recently the Lords Online team has been working to optimize the art and UI design, resulting in an almost total redesign of the UI. Several areas of the game have benefited from these improvements.

Rope Raider video game for iPhone and iPod touch

10tons Ltd. announced today that Rope Raider is now available for iPhone and iPod touch. Rope Raider is a rope swinging challenge set in an atmospheric cityscape.

"We loved to play these rope swinging games and that's why we wanted to create Rope Raider," commented Tero Alatalo, the CEO of 10tons Ltd. "I think it's one of the best rope swinging games for iPhone and iPod touch. Our goal was to create a tiny immersive world with great gameplay and some fun physics simulation.

Massive Assault: Phantom Renaissance and Massive Assault Network 2 video games

Waraming.net, the strategy game specialist, announcethe launch of its legendary Massive Assault series on Steam, the leading online platform for PC games and digital entertainment with over 20 million PC users around the world. Massive Assault, Massive Assault: Phantom Renaissance and Massive Assault Network 2 are now available on Steam giving its users the unique chance to fight for global domination in one-of-a-kind sci-fi environment.

Aztaka, a new side-scrolling RPG PC video game download

Aztaka is a side-scrolling role-playing adventure that blends classic game play with modern technology and high-end graphics.

Inspired by Aztec legend, Aztaka drops players into the middle of a war between mankind and the gods. Only Huitzilo, who's skilled in the arts of combat and magic, can save his people from the wrath of the Aztec deities.

Monster Ball iPhone and iPod Touch game

Full Control and WIT Entertainments latest game "Monster Ball" released on Apples app store. Monster Ball is a 3d turn based strategy game - checkers on steroids.

"Monster Ball will launch at the incredible price of $0.99 as we want to spread our joy of the game to as many people as possible. The price will go up to the normal price of $3.99 after launch, so get it while its hot off the press."

Assassin's Creed most viewed on YouTube

Ubisoft announce the first of the three episodes from the new Assassin’s Creed: Lineage short movies that made its debut on YouTube on October 27, 2009, was the most watched video on its website with over 1.7 million views worldwide in a period of 24 hours. On the day of its release, the first episode of Assassin’s Creed: Lineage was also the most commented video and it also received with excellent feedbacks from viewers.

Cooking Mama online - facebook, Bebo and Twitter

In the build up to the launch of Cooking Mama 3, 505 Games have launched a raft of social media tools to cater for Mama's burgeoning fan base. Users of Bebo can log on to the official Cooking Mama 3 Bebo page to keep up to date with the latest info and themed activities aimed at younger users. The page can be found here: http://www.bebo.com/CookingMama3

Anirah: Riddle of the Pharaohs MahJongg-like math-based puzzle game

Newest version of Anirah, a MahJongg-like math-based puzzle game, contains bug fixes and graphic enhancements. Download the new package or an update package fromwww.LostLuggageStudios.com.

Lost Luggage Studios released v1.1 of "Anirah: Riddle of the Pharaohs", a puzzle game best described as "Similar to MahJongg, but with math". The update addresses comments/suggestions from an online review by Bytten.com, an independent game review website. Update contains enhancements to graphics and game play, and is available now.

Operation flashpoint Dragon Rising FREE Skirmish Download now available - with video

New 'Skirmish' video shows off explosive new downloadable content

the first Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising downloadable content – the ‘Skirmish’ pack – is available for PC bundled with a title update patch.

221B New Sherlock Holmes movie with unique, free to all, on-line adventure

To celebrate release of the motion picture Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled the unique two-player on-line experience “221B.” - here The adventure is to be played in the eight weeks leading up to the launch of the movie across the UK on Boxing Day, 26th December 2009.

Close Combat: The Longest Day is Updated - v5.50.07 Feature list

New comprehensive v5.50.07 update for Close Combat: The Longest Day, the newest release in the Close Combat series. This major update comes with dozens of bug fixes, map line of sight tweaks, data file changes for increased historical accuracy of equipment performance, and much more.

Build Your NFL Dream Team with Madden Ultimate Team in Madden NFL 10

The addition of Madden Ultimate Team, a new, strategic game mode for the critically acclaimed Madden NFL 10 on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. Take the challenge to create the definitive NFL team, by collecting virtual cards that include everything from NFL superstars, head coaches, stadiums and much more. Perfect for card collectors and fantasy football gurus, Madden Ultimate Team provides a unique football experience, giving you total control over building a single team in the quest to be crowned the ultimate Madden team.

Jonathan Blow’s Braid - Beloved Indie Game coming to PlayStation Network

For PlayStation 3 console owners, the wait is almost over! Soon you too can run, jump and bend time, as Hothead Games announced today that it will be digitally delivering Jonathan Blow’s Braid to the PlayStation Network in North America on Nov. 12 with a European version to be announced shortly thereafter.