Video Game of the Film Available Now Across Europe for PlayStation 2, Nintendo DSTM, Wii and PC, Featuring Unique Blend of Live Action, CGI and Gameplay Animation
Atari today announced that the video game Asterix at the Olympic Games for PlayStation®2, Nintendo DS™, Wii and PC is available now at retailers across Europe. The game of the forthcoming live action feature film of the same name, Asterix at the Olympic Games combines live action elements from the film with high-end computer generated and video game animation to deliver fans an original and highly entertaining Asterix experience.
Join Asterix, Obelix and his faithful hound Dogmatix on the road to Greece as they run to the aid of love stricken friend Alafolix. Much fun and madcap adventuring follows as Asterix and his friends enter the fray in their own inimitable style, coming head to head with Brutus, his muscle-bound champion, and of course their ultimate archenemy, the mighty Julius Caesar.
“Atari has a highly successful history of publishing high quality video games based on the universally popular Asterix brand, with over three million games sold in Europe to date,” said Mathias Hautefort, Executive Vice President of publishing and production, Atari. “With this game we’re assuring the continuation of that success by delivering something highly original, of excellent quality, and great fun in a way that only Asterix can be.”
The Wii, PS2 and PC versions of the game feature two gameplay modes: the adventure mode follows the story playing as either Asterix or Obelix, switching characters on the fly and unlocking sporting challenges along the way, while the antique mode lets players play as any one of 12 characters and go head to head with either the computer or a friend in a host of riotous contests. In the Nintendo DS game players take the role of either Asterix or Obelix through more than 120 sporting challenges to become the ultimate victor.
Asterix at the Olympic Games is developed by Etranges Libellules in close collaboration with Asterix licensor Les Editions Albert René and with film production company La Petite Reine. The live action feature film has the biggest production budget of any film in European cinema history and is scheduled for release across Europe in early 2008. For more information about Atari’s entire product line up, visit www.atari.com.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Dyno Might!
Mobile Game Experts Nominated In Multiple Awards
Dynamo Games, the Scottish mobile gaming studio is finishing 2007 on a high note, with nominations in two of the world's most high profile gaming awards; the International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) and the Scottish BAFTAs.
Dynamo has two nominations in the IMGA: The Crystal Maze, Dynamo's game, based on the cult television show, has been nominated in the Best Licensed Game category. Championship Manager 2008, the critically acclaimed mobile version of the football management game, is nominated for the Excellence In Gameplay award.
The International Mobile Gaming Awards are open to companies around the world. Dynamo is the only UK company to be nominated and one of only two companies in this year's competition to receive more than a single nomination.
Championship Manager 2008 is also a nominee in the Interactive section of the 2008 Scottish BAFTAs, alongside Crackdown, the Xbox 360 game from Dynamo's Dundee neighbours Realtime Worlds.
Dynamo has established itself as the world leader in the creation of football management games for mobile phones. Championship Manager 2007, which was released in April, received rave reviews, with scores of 9/10 and 98%, plus 'Ice Cold' and 'Game Of The Month' awards, as well as quotes from journalists such as “Make sure that you have nothing else going on in your life before you start to play this game...” and “We bloody love Championship Manager 2007.”
Dynamo is taking it's design and development experience into other areas of the mobile gaming world, with the creation of games based on well-loved TV shows. The company recently released a mobile version of Channel 4's hugely popular Countdown quiz and is finishing work on The Crystal Maze for release in early 2008.
Brian McNicoll, the managing director of Dynamo Games, says, “2007 has been a fantastic year for Dynamo. We've had almost universally positive feedback on the games we've released and we are very pleased with the way our latest titles are shaping up. We're overjoyed to be nominated for such high profile and prestigious awards. To appear alongside a console game like Crackdown is a testament to how far mobile gaming has become and the hard work we put into all of our games.”
The Scottish BAFTAs prize-giving takes place on Sunday 18th of November 2007. The IMGA winners are announced on 13th February 2008.mo
Dynamo Games, the Scottish mobile gaming studio is finishing 2007 on a high note, with nominations in two of the world's most high profile gaming awards; the International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) and the Scottish BAFTAs.
Dynamo has two nominations in the IMGA: The Crystal Maze, Dynamo's game, based on the cult television show, has been nominated in the Best Licensed Game category. Championship Manager 2008, the critically acclaimed mobile version of the football management game, is nominated for the Excellence In Gameplay award.
The International Mobile Gaming Awards are open to companies around the world. Dynamo is the only UK company to be nominated and one of only two companies in this year's competition to receive more than a single nomination.
Championship Manager 2008 is also a nominee in the Interactive section of the 2008 Scottish BAFTAs, alongside Crackdown, the Xbox 360 game from Dynamo's Dundee neighbours Realtime Worlds.
Dynamo has established itself as the world leader in the creation of football management games for mobile phones. Championship Manager 2007, which was released in April, received rave reviews, with scores of 9/10 and 98%, plus 'Ice Cold' and 'Game Of The Month' awards, as well as quotes from journalists such as “Make sure that you have nothing else going on in your life before you start to play this game...” and “We bloody love Championship Manager 2007.”
Dynamo is taking it's design and development experience into other areas of the mobile gaming world, with the creation of games based on well-loved TV shows. The company recently released a mobile version of Channel 4's hugely popular Countdown quiz and is finishing work on The Crystal Maze for release in early 2008.
Brian McNicoll, the managing director of Dynamo Games, says, “2007 has been a fantastic year for Dynamo. We've had almost universally positive feedback on the games we've released and we are very pleased with the way our latest titles are shaping up. We're overjoyed to be nominated for such high profile and prestigious awards. To appear alongside a console game like Crackdown is a testament to how far mobile gaming has become and the hard work we put into all of our games.”
The Scottish BAFTAs prize-giving takes place on Sunday 18th of November 2007. The IMGA winners are announced on 13th February 2008.mo
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Gold Edition!
Codemasters Online announce today that The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ Gold Edition is now available for purchase across Europe. At launch, The Lord of the Rings Online was the number one selling PC title across Europe and North America. Encased in an exclusive Steel Pack, The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition entitles players to four exclusive in-game items, all three content updates since launch and 45-days' free gaming experience.
“The launch of the Gold Edition reinforces the monumental success The Lord of the Rings Online has received since release in April", comments Ed Blincoe, Senior Product Manager, Codemasters Online. "We are delighted with the exceptional demand LOTRO has seen and we look forward to welcoming thousands more people into Middle-earth”.
The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition contains an exclusive package of four in-game items and 45-days' free game time, only available with the purchase of the Gold Edition. Upon reaching level 25 players are welcomed with an all new unique horse mount to aid in their travels through the vast lands of Middle-earth. Players also have the opportunity to personalise their new homes within Middle-earth with a unique welcome mat, five scented candles and a lucky horseshoe complete this distinctive package.
The Lord of the Rings Online lets players experience the unique and mystical world based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. The game delivers an experience that takes players beyond the Books to where they can create their own story within the most famous fantasy world of all time.
The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition is now available for purchase at all major retailers across Europe. To download The Lord of the Rings Online free trial or for more information please visit www.trylotro.com
“The launch of the Gold Edition reinforces the monumental success The Lord of the Rings Online has received since release in April", comments Ed Blincoe, Senior Product Manager, Codemasters Online. "We are delighted with the exceptional demand LOTRO has seen and we look forward to welcoming thousands more people into Middle-earth”.
The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition contains an exclusive package of four in-game items and 45-days' free game time, only available with the purchase of the Gold Edition. Upon reaching level 25 players are welcomed with an all new unique horse mount to aid in their travels through the vast lands of Middle-earth. Players also have the opportunity to personalise their new homes within Middle-earth with a unique welcome mat, five scented candles and a lucky horseshoe complete this distinctive package.
The Lord of the Rings Online lets players experience the unique and mystical world based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. The game delivers an experience that takes players beyond the Books to where they can create their own story within the most famous fantasy world of all time.
The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition is now available for purchase at all major retailers across Europe. To download The Lord of the Rings Online free trial or for more information please visit www.trylotro.com
RF Online Opens New World as Demand Reaches Unprecedented Levels!
Unprecedented demand sees Codemasters Online open another new world due to huge popularity for this free-to-play MMORPG.
Codemasters Online are thrilled to announce the opening of another new world for their hugely popular 100% free MMORPG RF Online. The new world known as “Solus” will open its gates as a surge of new players join the RF Online service.
Since the switch to free to play two weeks ago, RF Online has achieved unprecedented levels of success as players come from far and wide to declare their allegiance and battle it out for control of Novus.
“To open our 2nd new world in the space of two weeks is a tremendous success and testament to the ever increasing player base and their loyalty to the game. The current demand for RF Online is far exceeding our own expectations and the active player base continues to increase week upon week.” commented Adam McGowan, Global Product Marketing Manager, Codemasters Online.”
Following the opening of “Solus”, Codemasters Online are now preparing for the games next free update due to launch in the coming months currently named “Planet Wars”. This completely free expansion will see players take to the skies in fast paced action space combat as they pilot their ships through space and venture to all new planets and systems.
RF Online, the completely free MMORPG is an epic mix of traditional fantasy and futuristic Sci-Fi set in the deep space galaxy of Novus where three races compete in an ultimate struggle for power and resource.
To download RF Online now visit www.rf-onlinegame.com
Codemasters Online are thrilled to announce the opening of another new world for their hugely popular 100% free MMORPG RF Online. The new world known as “Solus” will open its gates as a surge of new players join the RF Online service.
Since the switch to free to play two weeks ago, RF Online has achieved unprecedented levels of success as players come from far and wide to declare their allegiance and battle it out for control of Novus.
“To open our 2nd new world in the space of two weeks is a tremendous success and testament to the ever increasing player base and their loyalty to the game. The current demand for RF Online is far exceeding our own expectations and the active player base continues to increase week upon week.” commented Adam McGowan, Global Product Marketing Manager, Codemasters Online.”
Following the opening of “Solus”, Codemasters Online are now preparing for the games next free update due to launch in the coming months currently named “Planet Wars”. This completely free expansion will see players take to the skies in fast paced action space combat as they pilot their ships through space and venture to all new planets and systems.
RF Online, the completely free MMORPG is an epic mix of traditional fantasy and futuristic Sci-Fi set in the deep space galaxy of Novus where three races compete in an ultimate struggle for power and resource.
To download RF Online now visit www.rf-onlinegame.com
UBISOFT'S BEOWULF SOUNDTRACK...
Acclaimed Composers Provide Epic Orchestral Score for Game
Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that top video game composers Sascha Dikiciyan and Cris Velasco have created an original orchestral music score for Beowulf™, the new action combat video game based on Paramount Pictures' and Shangri-La Entertainment's upcoming feature film Beowulf™. The Beowulf™ video game is scheduled for worldwide release in conjunction with the movie's opening in November 2007.
Created by the industry’s most in-demand composer team in Dikiciyan and Velasco, the Beowulf™ video game score is an epic musical journey featuring anthemic choral/orchestral compositions and bombastic action cues driven by heavy brass and thunderous percussion. The grand orchestral score was recorded with many of San Francisco’s best symphony musicians at the world famous Skywalker Sound studios.
"The biggest challenge we had for Beowulf’s soundtrack was that the music not only had to support and enhance the game’s actions, but it also had to follow the evolution of Beowulf universe; starting as a very heavy middle age Barbarian music and ending as a modern and powerful Hollywood score,” stated Manu Bachet, Music Supervisor at Ubisoft. “Within a very aggressive schedule, Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan managed to compose the most refined barbarian soundtrack ever heard on this side of the Danes kingdom."
"Working with Ubisoft on Beowulf reminds me of why I love being a game composer; it was an amazing experience from start to finish,” said Cris Velasco. “We began by meeting with all the creative teams from around the world to review the incredible visuals and game play that we would use as inspiration for the music. The score was recorded using top players and singers from the San Francisco area, and over the course of two days we had a great time both working in the studio and hanging out at the Skywalker Ranch."
The Beowulf™ video game takes players deep into Academy Award®-winning director Robert Zemeckis’ vision of the classic saga, Beowulf. Gamers live the life of Beowulf, the legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men who is torn between the nobility and brutality within him. Arrogant, self-serving, and lustful for gold and glory, Beowulf will journey to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and Beowulf succumbs to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, Beowulf must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. As Beowulf, players lead their men, called Thanes, into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age, and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both their kingdom and people. Only then, when Beowulf looks Destiny in the eye, will he know what kind of hero he has truly become.
For more information on the Beowulf™ video game, please visit http://www.beowulfgame.com
For more information on the movie, visit the official site at http://www.beowulfmovie.com.
Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that top video game composers Sascha Dikiciyan and Cris Velasco have created an original orchestral music score for Beowulf™, the new action combat video game based on Paramount Pictures' and Shangri-La Entertainment's upcoming feature film Beowulf™. The Beowulf™ video game is scheduled for worldwide release in conjunction with the movie's opening in November 2007.
Created by the industry’s most in-demand composer team in Dikiciyan and Velasco, the Beowulf™ video game score is an epic musical journey featuring anthemic choral/orchestral compositions and bombastic action cues driven by heavy brass and thunderous percussion. The grand orchestral score was recorded with many of San Francisco’s best symphony musicians at the world famous Skywalker Sound studios.
"The biggest challenge we had for Beowulf’s soundtrack was that the music not only had to support and enhance the game’s actions, but it also had to follow the evolution of Beowulf universe; starting as a very heavy middle age Barbarian music and ending as a modern and powerful Hollywood score,” stated Manu Bachet, Music Supervisor at Ubisoft. “Within a very aggressive schedule, Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan managed to compose the most refined barbarian soundtrack ever heard on this side of the Danes kingdom."
"Working with Ubisoft on Beowulf reminds me of why I love being a game composer; it was an amazing experience from start to finish,” said Cris Velasco. “We began by meeting with all the creative teams from around the world to review the incredible visuals and game play that we would use as inspiration for the music. The score was recorded using top players and singers from the San Francisco area, and over the course of two days we had a great time both working in the studio and hanging out at the Skywalker Ranch."
The Beowulf™ video game takes players deep into Academy Award®-winning director Robert Zemeckis’ vision of the classic saga, Beowulf. Gamers live the life of Beowulf, the legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men who is torn between the nobility and brutality within him. Arrogant, self-serving, and lustful for gold and glory, Beowulf will journey to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and Beowulf succumbs to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, Beowulf must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. As Beowulf, players lead their men, called Thanes, into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age, and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both their kingdom and people. Only then, when Beowulf looks Destiny in the eye, will he know what kind of hero he has truly become.
For more information on the Beowulf™ video game, please visit http://www.beowulfgame.com
For more information on the movie, visit the official site at http://www.beowulfmovie.com.
Flight & Train Simulation Show 2007
Microsoft has thrown its weight behind First Class Simulations' Flight & Train Simulation Show 2007 being held at Birmingham city centre's brand new Art & Science museum, the ThinkTank on Saturday, November 17th. This event will see flight simming product publishers and peripheral manufacturers promoting their own product lines directly to consumers.
Commenting on Microsoft's prestigious commitment to this new exhibition, First Class Simulations managing director, Robert Stallibrass offered, "We are delighted that Microsoft have decided to attend this show. Their stand will take centre stage and feature up to 20 work stations running Flight Simulator X and the new Accelerator pack. We expect 1500-2000 visitors for the single day."
Those already signed up include a who's who of the largest publishers and peripheral manufacturers in the Flight and Train Simulation market. Exhibitors include Flight 1, Aerosoft, Saitek, RC Simulations and Abacus. Abacus will be launching Flight Deck 5, the sequel to 4, which has sold in excess of 50,000 units worldwide. Arnie Lee, President of Abacus in the US, said, "Robert and the team at First Class Simulations publish our titles in the UK, Scandinavia, and Germany. We wanted to launch Flight Deck 5 at a major, high profile European event. The Flight and Train Simulation Show 2007 is an absolutely perfect fit."
Commenting on Microsoft's prestigious commitment to this new exhibition, First Class Simulations managing director, Robert Stallibrass offered, "We are delighted that Microsoft have decided to attend this show. Their stand will take centre stage and feature up to 20 work stations running Flight Simulator X and the new Accelerator pack. We expect 1500-2000 visitors for the single day."
Those already signed up include a who's who of the largest publishers and peripheral manufacturers in the Flight and Train Simulation market. Exhibitors include Flight 1, Aerosoft, Saitek, RC Simulations and Abacus. Abacus will be launching Flight Deck 5, the sequel to 4, which has sold in excess of 50,000 units worldwide. Arnie Lee, President of Abacus in the US, said, "Robert and the team at First Class Simulations publish our titles in the UK, Scandinavia, and Germany. We wanted to launch Flight Deck 5 at a major, high profile European event. The Flight and Train Simulation Show 2007 is an absolutely perfect fit."
Chronic Logic announces Kingdom Elemental for Windows is 50% off for one day only!
For the 24 hours of November 12th you can get the award winning Kingdom Elemental Tactics for the discounted price of only $9.95. This special price will only be good during November 12th through Game du Jour (http://www.gamedujour.com/=wtva-eml). Be sure to check out Game du Jour for One Day, One Game, One Incredible Deal, KE:Tactics for only $9.95. If you have been waiting to get the full version of KE:Tactics, now is your chance. If you know someone who might be interested please let them know. Once again this deal will only be good for the 24 hours of November 12th, so don't miss it!
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One Deeply Discounted Game a day:
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About Kingdom Elemental Tactics:
Kingdom Elemental features nigh unlimited number of possible tactics by pitting combinations of your upgradeable heroes and their unique abilities against hordes of unique enemies like GIANT RAT MOBS! Everyone loves giant rat mobs with their secret furry pockets full of gold and armor! Seriously no giant rat mobs, but thARR be Pirates! Giant War Pigs! A crypt full of living dead who are just begging to be killed.....again. Knights who no longer say "Ni!", a Flaming DOOM bear who would like nothing more then to BBQ you for lunch, and so much more!
For more information on Kingdom Elemental Tactics:
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Knight Online Releases a 13th World
400% Experience Bonus and More For a Limited Time
KNIGHT ONLINE RELEASES ITS 13TH WORLD: AKARA
K2 Network’s Popular MMORPG Launches A New World, 400% Experience Bonus and a New Limited Time Bronze Package Offer
IRVINE, Calif. – November 9, 2007 – K2 Network, Inc. (K2network.net), a premier online game publisher, today announced the release of the 13th world in Knight Online, the world of Akara. This new world will offer a brand new environment for players to explore, level up and be named King! The name Akara is from the story within Knight Online, named after a powerful goddess who is one of many prominent figures within the extremely popular, massively multiplayer game that is Knight Online. Players can also look forward to in-game and forum events to celebrate the launch.
In addition to the new world, players can find extremely valuable offers in the Power Up Store including 400% Experience Boost scrolls (beginning after the November 8th maintenance) to help players level up faster. Also, Bronze Premium Memberships purchased from November 8th (after the maintenance period) through November 20th (up to the maintenance period) will receive an additional bonus of 300 Knight cash!
“The story of Akara is a powerful one in the Knight Online world,” said Gokhan Kazar, Associate producer of the Knight Online Team. “We are glad to bring our community both of these special new offers and this new world for our players to mark as their own.”
Experience Knight Online at www.knightonlineworld.com
Developed by Mgame Corp., Knight Online debuted in Korea in 2004, and has grown at a tremendous rate, with perpetual war servers operating with local language-support in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and North America. The popular title is currently being enjoyed by millions of players in over 80 countries.
KNIGHT ONLINE RELEASES ITS 13TH WORLD: AKARA
K2 Network’s Popular MMORPG Launches A New World, 400% Experience Bonus and a New Limited Time Bronze Package Offer
IRVINE, Calif. – November 9, 2007 – K2 Network, Inc. (K2network.net), a premier online game publisher, today announced the release of the 13th world in Knight Online, the world of Akara. This new world will offer a brand new environment for players to explore, level up and be named King! The name Akara is from the story within Knight Online, named after a powerful goddess who is one of many prominent figures within the extremely popular, massively multiplayer game that is Knight Online. Players can also look forward to in-game and forum events to celebrate the launch.
In addition to the new world, players can find extremely valuable offers in the Power Up Store including 400% Experience Boost scrolls (beginning after the November 8th maintenance) to help players level up faster. Also, Bronze Premium Memberships purchased from November 8th (after the maintenance period) through November 20th (up to the maintenance period) will receive an additional bonus of 300 Knight cash!
“The story of Akara is a powerful one in the Knight Online world,” said Gokhan Kazar, Associate producer of the Knight Online Team. “We are glad to bring our community both of these special new offers and this new world for our players to mark as their own.”
Experience Knight Online at www.knightonlineworld.com
Developed by Mgame Corp., Knight Online debuted in Korea in 2004, and has grown at a tremendous rate, with perpetual war servers operating with local language-support in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and North America. The popular title is currently being enjoyed by millions of players in over 80 countries.
SEGA REVEALS DETAILS OF PHANTASY STAR UNIVERSE
New adventures for the epic Sci-Fi Action RPG soon to be available for Xbox 360, PC and PS2
SEGA Europe Ltd. today released details for Phantasy Star™ Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and for PC.
Phantasy Star™ Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus on the Xbox 360 is an expansion to the epic sci-fi action role-playing game, Phantasy Star Universe, and will be available for download via Xbox Live exclusively on November 20, 2007 for 1600 Microsoft Points.
The PC and PS2 versions of Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus are stand alone releases. The PC and PS2 versions will be available across Europe on the 11th of January, 2008 for £19.99 or €29.99.
Whether tackling quests online with a party of up to six adventurers, or fighting through the next chapters of the exciting online story missions from the original game, Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus enables gamers to experience the wonders of the Gurhal System through the eyes of a personalised avatar. The expansion pack allows gamers to experience an even richer and more varied Phantasy Star experience. Players will explore exciting new levels, such as the Ruins of Old Rozenom City and the subterranean Granigs Mines, where they will encounter new and more powerful enemy types and bosses, and master additional versatile class types.
The expansion further enriches the online Phantasy Star Universe experience with newly created and enhanced gameplay and customisation features. Players can commune in new and expanded lobby areas filled with colourful decorations and music, including the new Casino Voloyal where roulette and slots can earn players special casino-only items. Character and weapon customisation is even deeper with the introduction of new weapon types, armour, Photon Arts, and clothing. Also, each Guardian’s individual Room is upgraded with far greater options for customisation.
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus continues the exciting single-player action-RPG storyline as a new Human Fundamentalist group, known as the Illuminus, disrupts the peaceful Gurhal System throwing the Gurhal Government into chaos. Using their custom-made Guardian, players embark upon a series of missions where they will meet familiar characters like Ethan Waber from Episode 1 and others including GUARDIAN instructor Laia Martinez from Episode 2.
Since its introduction in 1988, Phantasy Star has revolutionised the RPG genre by creating new standards through innovative gameplay, as well as being the first console RPG to offer an online experience in Phantasy Star Online. This new installment also expands the popular online adventure of its predecessor and continues the quest for peace in the Gurhal System.
SEGA Europe Ltd. today released details for Phantasy Star™ Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and for PC.
Phantasy Star™ Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus on the Xbox 360 is an expansion to the epic sci-fi action role-playing game, Phantasy Star Universe, and will be available for download via Xbox Live exclusively on November 20, 2007 for 1600 Microsoft Points.
The PC and PS2 versions of Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus are stand alone releases. The PC and PS2 versions will be available across Europe on the 11th of January, 2008 for £19.99 or €29.99.
Whether tackling quests online with a party of up to six adventurers, or fighting through the next chapters of the exciting online story missions from the original game, Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus enables gamers to experience the wonders of the Gurhal System through the eyes of a personalised avatar. The expansion pack allows gamers to experience an even richer and more varied Phantasy Star experience. Players will explore exciting new levels, such as the Ruins of Old Rozenom City and the subterranean Granigs Mines, where they will encounter new and more powerful enemy types and bosses, and master additional versatile class types.
The expansion further enriches the online Phantasy Star Universe experience with newly created and enhanced gameplay and customisation features. Players can commune in new and expanded lobby areas filled with colourful decorations and music, including the new Casino Voloyal where roulette and slots can earn players special casino-only items. Character and weapon customisation is even deeper with the introduction of new weapon types, armour, Photon Arts, and clothing. Also, each Guardian’s individual Room is upgraded with far greater options for customisation.
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus continues the exciting single-player action-RPG storyline as a new Human Fundamentalist group, known as the Illuminus, disrupts the peaceful Gurhal System throwing the Gurhal Government into chaos. Using their custom-made Guardian, players embark upon a series of missions where they will meet familiar characters like Ethan Waber from Episode 1 and others including GUARDIAN instructor Laia Martinez from Episode 2.
Since its introduction in 1988, Phantasy Star has revolutionised the RPG genre by creating new standards through innovative gameplay, as well as being the first console RPG to offer an online experience in Phantasy Star Online. This new installment also expands the popular online adventure of its predecessor and continues the quest for peace in the Gurhal System.
ONLINE TEAM PLAY NOW LIVE FOR FIFA 08
Online Team Play Connects 10 Players on 10 Different Consoles
Electronic Arts threw the switch today on a free downloaded feature called Online Team Play that will enable 10 people on 10 different consoles anywhere in the world to connect online to play a single match of FIFA 08. The new feature is automatically available for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system when connected online.
Be A Pro: Online Team Play in FIFA 08 enables up to five friends on five different consoles to select and take control of their own individual players on the same team, supported by AI teammates, to play against up to five rivals playing on five different consoles of another team. You can choose to play as a single, fixed player the entire game, with free roaming players, or teams can have a combination of both. Anyway you choose to play, Be A Pro: Online Team Play challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real football player—from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing.
FIFA 08 is developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and is rated “E” (Everyone) by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI. FIFA 08 is available in stores now for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Wii , Nintendo DS , PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, PC and mobile.
Screenshots can be downloaded at www.electronicarts.co.uk/press.
Electronic Arts threw the switch today on a free downloaded feature called Online Team Play that will enable 10 people on 10 different consoles anywhere in the world to connect online to play a single match of FIFA 08. The new feature is automatically available for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system when connected online.
Be A Pro: Online Team Play in FIFA 08 enables up to five friends on five different consoles to select and take control of their own individual players on the same team, supported by AI teammates, to play against up to five rivals playing on five different consoles of another team. You can choose to play as a single, fixed player the entire game, with free roaming players, or teams can have a combination of both. Anyway you choose to play, Be A Pro: Online Team Play challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real football player—from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing.
FIFA 08 is developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and is rated “E” (Everyone) by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI. FIFA 08 is available in stores now for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Wii , Nintendo DS , PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, PC and mobile.
Screenshots can be downloaded at www.electronicarts.co.uk/press.
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