Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Cake Mania 2' For The Nintendo DS

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, and Sandlot Games, a leading developer and publisher of casual and family-friendly games, today announced Cake Mania® 2 for the Nintendo DS™. Developed by Digital Embryo, Cake Mania 2 is the follow-up to the award-winning Cake Mania game that originally debuted on PC and has achieved more than 50 million downloads worldwide and sold over 280,000 units worldwide on the DS.

“Cake Mania’s fast-paced, addictive gameplay has created a tremendous following of franchise fans,” said John Merchant, Marketing Manager, Majesco Europe. “With a wide range of feature enhancements, Cake Mania 2 for the DS offers tremendous depth while retaining the same core gameplay mechanic that made the original a handheld success.”

“We are continually inspired by the legions of fans of Cake Mania that simply can’t get enough of Jill Evans and her baking adventures,” said Daniel Bernstein, founder and CEO, Sandlot Games. “We’re pleased to once again partner with Majesco Entertainment and Digital Embryo to provide the fans of Cake Mania 2 another way to flex their flour power on the Nintendo DS.”

In Cake Mania 2, players use the stylus to lead Jill through more than 200 different levels of baking and frosting madness that include 50 unique kitchen upgrades players can buy with cumulative bakery earnings. Cake-bakers must work quickly and accurately to please an all-new demanding customer base that includes aliens, federal agents, rock stars and grannies. Plus, Jill’s new non-linear baking experience with multiple endings will take her to exotic locations like an underwater theme park and outer space. Throw in new features, cake shapes, decorations and frosting flavors and players will have their stylus busy at all times throughout the main game and in the new Endless Baking mode.

Majesco will also be revealing details of Cake Mania for the Wii™ home video game system soon.

Hudson Entertainment Releases Omega Five For Xbox LIVE Arcade

Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, today announced that Omega Five for Xbox LIVE Arcade is now available to consumers for 800 Microsoft Points. Gamerpics featuring characters from the game are also now available. Published by Hudson and developed by Natsume, the game is an all-new original IP featuring a graphically intense, side-scrolling shooter set in a three-dimensional environment.

Taking place in a futuristic world, Omega Five introduces truly hardcore action never seen before on the platform, while providing visually stunning imagery that pushes the limits for a digital download game that is less than 50 megabytes. The game is set in several 3D environments and features dazzling special effects and massive battles, all in high definition. Omega Five is unique in that players can choose from multiple humanoid characters, each with their own unique special attacks and upgradeable weapons, which they can shoot in 360 degrees. Omega Five also includes a local co-op function so a friend can join in on the aerial mayhem.

“Omega Five delivers on Hudson’s continuing promise to bring original IP to the Xbox LIVE Arcade library,” said John Greiner, President and CEO of Hudson Entertainment. “This title will truly impress players with its vibrant and stunning graphics, classic side-scrolling gameplay and a co-op mode so that everyone can join in on the fun.”

Wii And Nintendo DS Controls Earn Nintendo A Second Emmy Award

For the second year in a row, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has honored Nintendo with an Emmy Award for excellence in engineering creativity. The groundbreaking Wii system was recognized for its innovative motion-sensing controls, which have attracted a broad range of nontraditional gamers and veteran players alike. The award also recognized Nintendo DS for its pioneering touch-screen control scheme and distinctive dual-screen display, both of which helped to make it the nation's top-selling game system of 2007.

Presented in Las Vegas at the annual Technological & Engineering Emmy Awards on Jan. 7, these latest honors set the stage for even more exciting control innovations from Nintendo in 2008. A forthcoming Mario Kart racing game for Wii will be packaged with a wireless Wii Wheel, while the hotly anticipated Wii Fit will keep players more active than ever with the extraordinary Wii Balance Board.

"The pioneering interfaces for Wii and Nintendo DS reflect our long tradition of seeking new ways to enhance the gaming experience for users at every level," said Don James, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of operations. "We're grateful for this award and thank the academy for honoring us a second time."

Nintendo previously received an Emmy in 2007 for its invention of the plus-shaped D-pad, which radically changed how people interact with their video games and, by extension, their televisions. For more information about Nintendo, please visit www.Nintendo.com.

Turn Sony PSP (PlayStationPortable) into a Personal GPS Navigation System with Go!Explore

Use Go!Explore in your car or on foot – it’s up to you

In early Spring 2008, PSP (PlayStationPortable) owners need never get lost again – thanks to a new addition to the Go! range called Go!Explore which puts 3D city mapping in users’ hands by turning PSP into a state-of-the-art Personal GPS Navigation System system. Just enter your destination and Go!Explore will do the rest for you.

The Go!Explore setup consists of an attachable GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver and a UMD disc of the user’s chosen maps. At the touch of a button, users will be able to find their position on a map and work out the direction they need to take. Go!Explore works both on foot and in the car and – as most of the hardware is in the PSP attachment – it offers a top-notch Personal GPS Navigation System system at a fraction of the cost of other systems on the market.

On foot, you’ll be able to plot your way through cities in 3D thanks to the fully modelled city maps contained on the UMD discs. Simply load the UDM disc, select your destination, and watch as the city’s landmarks and points of interest appear on-screen in 3D. You can download new maps and upgrades from PLAYSTATION Network (PSN) – a resource that guarantees you’ll find those special locations – wherever you’re travelling.

When you’re in the car, you’ll benefit from different display modes for day and night, meaning that you’ll always get the clearest view of where you’re going. And don’t worry about your battery life or where to put your PSP while driving – we’ve got Car Adaptor and Car Mount accessories on the way too – bundled together in one package.

And don’t worry about the credentials of the product – as well as the awesome hardware of PSP, Go!Explore uses the technology of two other market leaders: map data industry leader TeleAtlas and navigation software legends NavNGo.

“Go!Explore is a stunning addition to the Go! range,” said Stephane Hareau, PSP Senior Brand Manager at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. “Who would have previously thought that PSP owners would be able to use PSP to navigate their way around an unfamiliar city? It’s an awesome product and another testament to the unrivalled potential of PSP.”

The three ways to buy Go!Explore for PSP:
GPS receiver and UMD (including maps of the relevant country): RRP €119
GPS receiver, UMD (including maps), Car Adaptor and Car Mount: RRP €149
PSP, GPS receiver, UMD (including maps), Car Adaptor and Car Mount: RRP €299

Packs mapping the following areas are initially available: UK/Ireland
France Germany / Austria / Switzerland Spain / Portugal Italy Nordic Benelux Go!Explore supports 11 unique audio languages on every geographic version; English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish. Updates will be available from PLAYSTATION Store for PSP at www.store.playstation.com.

PC game Speedball 2 - Tournament: The Soundtrack free Download

Speedball 2 – Tournament, the ferocious and extreme sports game of a violent future will be in stores across the UK from 8th February.

To give gamers a taste for the forthcoming online multiplayer action, the new MP3 soundtrack is now available as a free download!

Hard hitting techno, funky base lines and futuristic samples make up a soundtrack that aims to match the intensity and thrill of the game itself. Download the soundtrack now and get your adrenaline pumping as you immerse yourself in the world of Speedball 2 – Tournament.

Download the MP3 soundtrack here: http://www.frogster-interactive.de/downloads68!28!418,1.html

Fast facts:
Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment
Web: www.Ascaron.com / www.Speedball2.com
Developer: Kylotonn Entertainment
Co-Producer: The Bitmap Brothers & Frogster Interactive Pictures AG
Release date: 8th February 2008
RRP: £19.99
PEGI: 12+
Format: PC
Genre: Futuristic Sports

Vivendi Nokia video games for mobile and Cellphones via download

Vivendi Games Mobile and Nokia Announce Agreement to Offer Line-up of Mobile Games to Nokia Customers Via Download!

Vivendi Games Mobile, a division of Vivendi Games, today announced an agreement with Nokia to bring a diverse line-up of award-winning mobile games to hundreds of thousands of Nokia handsets via Download! and Nokia Catalogues. The agreement is a further step forward in Vivendi Games Mobile’s partnership with Nokia following the announcement earlier this year of an agreement to offer mobile games via Nokia’s N-Gage program.

Download! will allow Vivendi Games Mobile to reach end-users of Nokia handsets in a personal and direct manner; via a client-based mobile shop constantly refreshed over the air with the latest hit titles. It will now be easier than ever for customers to download titles from popular franchises including Crash, Leisure Suit Larry, and Spyro and enjoy a steady stream of new and exciting games and related content like wallpapers and ring tones.

“The challenge in the mobile games value chain is not only to make great games and attract customers, but also in the effective merchandising of games and the ease with which consumers can find, purchase, and download games,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. “Nokia has met this challenge by providing visibility and easy access to great content via Download!. The end result is a new and promising distribution channel that creates further ‘impulse buy’ opportunities for our titles and also allows customers to enjoy the best mobile games on demand.”

Vivendi Games Mobile’s branded Catalogues recently launched in local-language versions in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Russian Federation, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine and the U.S. Catalogues in 25 other countries will be available soon. Vivendi Games Mobile’s Catalogue offers 12 games, subdivided into four browseable categories (New Releases, Top Sellers, Action/Adventure and Casual/Puzzle). Featured titles include the recently released Brain Shock, and Delta Force; titles based on premium entertainment brands like The Bourne Ultimatum and Eragon; and award-winning games like The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night and the revolutionary first-person shooter Urban Attack™. Vivendi Games Mobile’s Catalogue will be constantly updated with fresh content and special promotions.

Download! is shipping on more than 50 devices globally on Nokia mobile phones, Nokia N-series and Nokia E-series devices.

FIFA 08 tops UK video game charts

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Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 for Nintendo DS

Tamagotchi Town is Open for Business This Summer

Leading video games publisher and developer, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 for the Nintendo DS. Available this summer, Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 will feature the most robust store lineup to date, with 13 brand new shops to run and expand, a park to design and visit, and the ability to trade journals with your friends wirelessly.

Business in Tamagotchi Town is booming, and over a dozen new shops have moved in. Help manage these brand new shops and keep customers coming back for more. When the work day is done, relax in the very own park that you've created. You can write in your journal to record the day’s events, and share items and journals with your friends over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

“Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 emphasizes the responsibilities of running successful businesses in a fun and creative way,” said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “With so many new shops, mini-games and Tamagotchis, there is a lot of fun to be had for new and returning players.”

Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 includes the following features:

• All New Stores: Find over a dozen brand new stores to run! Bake fresh bread at the Bakery, plan a party at the Event Coordinator shop, or scoop ice cream at the Ice Cream Parlor. Combine and upgrade stores to keep happy customers coming back for more.


• Create Your Own Park: Create a relaxing and fun park to hang out with friends and chat with other Tamagotchis. Decorate your park with fountains, gardens and other items to be discovered. Come back often to see how your park has changed.


• More Characters: The popular Violetchi joins in on the fun with Mametchi, Kuchipatchi and Memetchi to team up with players and help them run the best business they can.


• Connect With Friends: Share items and swap journals with friends via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

For more information about Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com.

Insecticide on PC and Nintendo DS

Yet another major break in the case of Crackpot Entertainment’s Insecticide action/adventure has emerged – with news of the February 26, 2008 ship date, preorders have now begun that include a limited edition Art Book with online access to special content . Major retailers worldwide are backing the insectoid super-sleuths as the biggest case in Troi continues to unfurl. Gamers can get in on the ground floor and help search out the clues by pre-ordering their copy today.

Rookie Detective Chrys Liszt and her partner Roachy Caruthers are on the case of a murder that has rocked Troi to its very core. Help Chrys uncover clues that will lead to a startling discovery no one could have ever expected. While players shoot, snoop and finesse their way though the game they’ll learn that there’s more to some bugs than just a pretty exoskeleton.

Word on the street says a couple retailers are offering key evidence in the case – free Insecticide art books with every pre-order. These 16 page, 9” x 7”, full-color art books are extremely limited and won’t last long. They’ll feature exclusive artwork and provide access to even more content online which includes screenshots, sneak peek at trailers, content from the developers, concept art and a complete digital strategy guide. Follow the trail to your local GameStop or EB or take the search online at GameStop.com and join the Insecticide team.

Insecticide will be shipping for Nintendo DS on February 26, 2008 as will the first part of the bisodic download for PC.

For more information or to preorder, please visit www.insecticidethegame.com

Ghost in the Sheet PC Demo Download

Try out what it's like in the afterlife for free before taking the plunge...

Sharon, MA, January 8th, 2008 – Tri Synergy, Inc. (www.trisynergy.com) and CBE (www.ghostinthesheet.com) are excited to announce that a free playable demo for Ghost in the Sheet is now available for download from the Tri Synergy website. Now supernatural sleuths can put their paranormal skills to the test before taking the full plunge into the afterlife with the retail version of Ghost in the Sheet.

Ghost in the Sheet is a point’n’click adventure game based upon a highly original story about a ghost who finds out that the Afterlife is not nearly as fun or relaxing as it sounds. Having met your new and rather unpleasant astral boss, you embark on an adventure to an abandoned factory with the goal of finding out what happened there. This dark and winding factory called “Sector Omega” is filled with other undead with whom you can talk and gather details as you slowly come upon the ultimate truth as to why “Sector Omega” fell into an abandoned darkness...

Features of Ghost in the Sheet include:

• High resolution graphics with detailed animations to immerse the player


• Gripping storyline garnished with black comedy ‘afterlife’ style


• A RPG-like skill learning system – as the player progresses through the game, he learns new paranormal skills which are vital for future adventures


• Skills range from the conventional paranormal Telekinesis to obscure skills like Scary Sound


• Nonlinear gameplay that allows the player to freely roam the factory while solving a variety of puzzles in any order


• No dying, mazes, slider puzzles, or timed sequences that can needlessly frustrate

Ghost in the Sheet is available at GameStop, Circuit City, MicroCenter, Frys, Amazon.com & other fine retailers nationwide.

Get more information on Ghost in the Sheet from Tri Synergy’s webpage and be sure to check out the new screenshots below!