OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, today announced two events and a number of new in-game items for Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter, two of its popular massively-multiplayer online games.
Beginning Jan. 12, Albatross18 players will compete for prizes in the Birdie Marathon 500. For one week, OGPlanet will keep track of the numbers of birdies hit in the golf role-playing game. At the end of the Birdie Marathon 500, players will be rewarded with in-game items according to the number of birdies they've hit. Prizes will include Mulligan Roses (redeemable for a free second chance if a swing doesn't go well in a tournament), Power Boosts (used to increase distance by 10 yards for one swing), and Pang Mastery potions.
The Play Hard Get More event in Rumble Fighter will reward players who play a total of more than seven hours between Jan. 10 and Jan. 16 with a +200 Turtle Shell, which will protect them from rear attacks for 200 hits. Prizes will be awarded on Jan. 17.
New items abound this month in both Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter. Albatross18 players will have access to SWAT-like Tactical Gear for Max, cozy Knit Sweaters for Arin, and a Crimson Ring that increases distance by 4 yards. In Rumble Fighter, new in-game items this month include a Martial Arts ExoCore, Silver Earrings, Rocker and Corset Tops, Hardvard Schoolgirl Skirts and Bigger Afro, a huge new hairstyle.
Friday, January 11, 2008
SplitFish Gameware Dominates Two Continents During 2007 Holiday Season
SplitFish AG (SplitFish), a leader in video game hardware innovation, today announced that high demand for its gaming peripherals has led to extreme short supply in North America and Europe. SplitFish has recently ramped up production of its premiere PlayStation®3 product, the FragFX, to meet the increasing consumer demand.
SplitFish has four innovative video game hardware products for gamers that shelf ready:
EyeFX 3D ~ Creates full stereoscopic 3D for off the shelf Sony Playstation 2 video games.
MotionFX ~ Clip on motion control for the Sony Playstation 2.
EdgeFX ~ Mouse style game play for the Sony Playstation 2.
FragFX ~ The ultimate computer style game play on the Sony Playstation 3 console.
SplitFish's signature PlayStation 3 controller, the FragFX, has received rave reviews from enthusiast press. IGN gave the peripheral a 9.1, and said it "immediately improved" accuracy and precision in first-person-shooter games, while Play Magazine announced "We guarantee, once you've gone Frag, you'll never go back."
North American outlets and retailers carrying SplitFish products include Best Buy Canada, GameStop, Frys Electronics, CompExpert, GoGamer, GameCrazy and Amazon. European outlets and retailers include GameUK, Interactive, Play, CoolTopia and Amazon UK.
Super Smash Bros - Pikmin & Olimar: Special Moves
Captain Olimar is among the most specialised characters within the cast of Smash Bros. Brawl.
In order to really unleash Olimar’s full potential, you’ve got to have a good knowledge of his helpful cohorts, the Pikmin!
First, uproot a few Pikmin from the ground. You can have up to six Pikmin at one time. As long as there is ground beneath your feet, you can reach down and pull up a Pikmin, but be aware that certain Pikmin are more likely to appear in specific types of flooring.
There are 5 types of Pikmin to use!
- Red Pikmin -
High attack power
Attacks imbued with incendiary properties
Immune to fire
- Yellow Pikmin -
Range of attack slightly larger than usual;
easy to hit enemies with
Travel in slight arcs when thrown
Attacks imbued with electrical properties
- Blue Pikmin -
Strong when thrown
Slightly more durable than average
- Purple Pikmin -
Doesn’t fly far when thrown
Slow
High attack power
Slams into enemies instead of
latching on when thrown
- White Pikmin -
Quick and light
When latched onto opponent,
poison does additional damage
You can work out which Pikmin you will attack with next by looking at the order they are lined up in.
You’ll use a Red Pikmin in your next attack.
In order to perform a Smash Attack, certain mid-air attacks, and even throws, you’re going to need Pikmin!
Anyhow, just do your best to not kill off your platoon. Olimar doesn’t stand much of a chance by himself.
More here... http://www.smashbros.com/en_uk/index.html
Arctic Stud Poker Run - high speeds, and high explosives
Action-packed "full-contact poker" game with high stakes, high speeds, and high explosives goes all in this March
Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced a North American publishing deal for “Arctic Stud Poker Run”, an arcade-style combat racing game for the PC with a revolutionary multi-player battle experience. Developed by Game Refuge, the veteran arcade team behind “Rampage World Tour” and “General Chaos”, “Arctic Stud Poker Run” is a decidedly irreverent, over-the-top reinvention of real-life cross-country "poker runs" in which players race from place to place picking up playing cards in an effort to assemble a winning hand. The action-packed “full contact poker” game includes everything from heat-seeking missiles and dynamite-filled snowmen to spell-casting goblins and bullet-proof long-johns. “Arctic Stud Poker Run” is scheduled for release March 2008 and will retail for $19.99 (USD). The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.
“Some have described ‘Arctic Stud Poker Run’ as ‘Twisted Metal’-meets-Texas Hold ‘Em, while others find it a thinking-man's free-for-all with gambling principals to add strategy, depth, and nuance to an otherwise mindless genre,” said Game Refuge CEO Brian Colin. “We just call it flat-out fun.”
“Arctic Stud Poker Run” allows players to employ trickery, intimidation, bravado, deceit, speed, stealth, and brute force to bankrupt their opponents and win. In this “friendly” game of cards, players can use high-powered vehicles to rush out and grab any card they see, engage machine guns, dynamite, and heat-seeking-missiles to steal opponent's cards, and put a "bounty" on the head of troublesome adversaries. “Arctic Stud Poker Run” features include:
- Single player, multiplayer, and tournament elimination modes
- 37 unique, playable characters
- 126 levels spanning 81 square miles in 9 environments
- Players with varying skill sets compete effectively
- Cash-based tournament scoring
- Player-to-player bounty system allows alliance formation
- “Big Hand Possible” feature advises the best available hands before the round begins
- “Auto Card Swap” feature alleviates the need for advance poker knowledge
“No gentle taps on green felt and quiet tinkling of cocktail glasses in this poker game,” said Got Game Entertainment President Howard Horowitz. “’Arctic Stud Poker Run’ doesn’t just up the game ante, it chases it down and explodes it.”
For more information, visit www.ArcticStudPokerRun.com.
Vote For Your Favourite Game Of 2007 At GAME.co.uk
Gamers are being given the chance to vote for their favourite game of 2007 in the GAME.co.uk Awards 2007. Devised to recognise and celebrate the very greatest in gaming from the last year, the People’s Choice Award gives the public an opportunity to choose from a shortlist what they feel is the best game of the year.
The awards by online games retailer, GAME.co.uk, will see popular titles such as Super Mario Galaxy, Halo 3 and FIFA 08 fight it out to see who takes the 2007 People’s Choice crown. Last year’s winner, Gears of War scooped a massive 28% of the votes and was also honoured with the title of Multiplayer Game of the Year.
Other categories this year include Best Portable Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Hardware and many more which have been chosen by an in-house panel.
Alex Croft, Managing Director for GAME Group’s Online Business said, “The awards offer gamers a chance to be heard on what they think is the best game for 2007. Last year’s awards attracted thousands of voters keen to voice their opinion, giving a real insight into what our customers are playing and essentially helping to shape the gaming landscape for forthcoming titles.”
Gamers can vote for their favourite game at www.game.co.uk/awards and voting is open until 11.30pm on Thursday 17th January, with the winner announced on Friday 18th January 08.
Short listed games are:
The awards by online games retailer, GAME.co.uk, will see popular titles such as Super Mario Galaxy, Halo 3 and FIFA 08 fight it out to see who takes the 2007 People’s Choice crown. Last year’s winner, Gears of War scooped a massive 28% of the votes and was also honoured with the title of Multiplayer Game of the Year.
Other categories this year include Best Portable Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Hardware and many more which have been chosen by an in-house panel.
Alex Croft, Managing Director for GAME Group’s Online Business said, “The awards offer gamers a chance to be heard on what they think is the best game for 2007. Last year’s awards attracted thousands of voters keen to voice their opinion, giving a real insight into what our customers are playing and essentially helping to shape the gaming landscape for forthcoming titles.”
Gamers can vote for their favourite game at www.game.co.uk/awards and voting is open until 11.30pm on Thursday 17th January, with the winner announced on Friday 18th January 08.
Short listed games are:
- Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
- Final Fantasy XII (Various)
- Resident Evil 4 – Wii Edition (Wii)
- Tiger Woods 08 (Various)
- Football Manager 2008 (Various)
- Mass Effect (Xbox 360)
- Assassin’s Creed (Various)
- Need for Speed: ProStreet (Various)
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Various)
- Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (PS3)
- God of War II (PS2)
- Tomb Raider: Anniversary (Various)
- Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)
- Project Gotham Racing 4 (Xbox 360)
- The Darkness (Various)
- John Woo Presents Stranglehold (Various)
- Virtua Tennis 3 (Various)
- Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii)
- Rainbow Six Vegas (Various)
- Guitar Hero III (Various)
- Pokemon Diamond / Pearl (DS)
- Singstar PS3 (PS3)
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Various)
- FIFA 08 (Various)
- Super Paper Mario (Wii)
- Mario Vs Sonic at the Olympics (Wii)
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (Various)
- Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions (PSP)
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)
- Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (Various)
- Metroid Prime III: Corruption (Wii)
- Okami (PS2)
- The Simpsons Game (Various)
- Skate (Various)
- More Brain Training By Dr. Kawashima (DS)
- WWE SmackDown Vs. Raw 2008 (Various)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (various)
- Crysis (PC)
- Cooking Mama (various)
- Wario Ware: Smooth Moves (Wii)
- World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC)
- Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
- Bioshock (Xbox 360)
Ubisoft - Soulcalibur IV + Soulcalibur Legends to arrive in Europe this Summer
Soulcalibur IV and Soulcalibur Legends to Hit the Stores in Summer 08
Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that it entered into an agreement with NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS to distribute Soulcalibur IV on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and Soulcalibur Legends exclusively on Wii. Both games will hit stores across Europe and other PAL territories in summer 2008.
Soulcalibur IV is the latest iteration of the world renowned melee-based fighting series. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with groundbreaking 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. Soulcalibur IV also provides unprecedented character customization possibilities and the eagerly expected online battle mode.
As part of a monumental collaboration between NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and LucasArts, the Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest character in the PLAYSTATION 3 system version of the title, and Jedi Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360.
Soulcalibur Legends™ thrusts the players into a third person action adventure and takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
Beijing 2008 - Official Video Game Of The Olympic Games on PC PS3 XBox 360
SEGA® Corporation today announced an exclusive partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), exclusive licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to develop Beijing 2008™ - the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games. The game is being developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and for PC. The online functionality of all of these platforms will ensure that for the very first time, fans of the Olympic Games will be able to experience the thrill of competing against other gamers across the globe in the world’s greatest sporting event. Beijing 2008 – The Official Mobile Phone Game of the Olympic Games™ is also in the works and will be available summer 2008.
Beijing 2008™ will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues ranging from the famous Beijing National Stadium (the “Bird Nest”) to the National Aquatics Centre (the “Water Cube”).
In addition, Beijing 2008™ will incorporate innovative control schemes that allow novice gamers to learn how to play the game, while providing experienced gamers the chance to set new records. Superb online gameplay, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008™ will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the “Olympic Spirit”.
“Beijing 2008™ will set a new standard for sports games in this genre.” commented Hugh Binns, Director of Eurocom Development Ltd., developers of Beijing 2008™. “With a huge number of events, innovative control schemes to benefit new and experienced gamers, online multiplayer modes providing hours of entertainment and stunning high definition graphics, Beijing 2008™ will be a fantastic experience.”
“After the successful launch of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games™, we are delighted to announce the official video game of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,” stated Gary Knight, Marketing Director of SEGA Europe Ltd. “Combining an enjoyable game with a truly global sporting license will provide a fantastic sports game experience for gamers everywhere”.
“Extending our relationship with SEGA to include the Official Video Game of Beijing 2008 strengthens the opportunity to build upon the success of the children’s character game, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. We feel certain that SEGA will further the success of Athens 2004™, thereby delivering what will be an outstanding, quality gaming experience”, stated Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman & CEO of ISM.
Boasting over 35 events, an authentic look and feel, superb online gameplay, brand new control schemes, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008™ will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the “Olympic Spirit”.
Beijing 2008™ for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC is set for release in the summer of 2008. Further information relating to the content of the game will be available over the coming months from the official website of the game – www.olympicvideogames.com.
Pacific Storm: Allies - Naval Ships Overview Available
cdv Software Entertainment USA is inviting armchair admirals to visit the official Pacific Storm: Allies site today, as they have released a new downloadable overview of some of the major naval vessels that will be featured in the game. The overview contains descriptions and renders of key vessels from the game, including the Gato Class submarine, the Akagi aircraft carrier and many more. Pacific Storm: Allies, the latest in the Pacific Storm series of WWII combination action and strategy games, will begin shipping to North American retail on January 21. For more information about Pacific Storm: Allies, please visit http://pacificstorm.cdvus.com.
Download the overview from: http://pacificstorm.cdvus.com
Pacific Storm: Allies is the latest title in the Pacific Storm series of WWII Pacific theater games which combine real-time strategy, resource management and exciting, in-your-face combat action. In Pacific Storm: Allies, players jump into the thick of battle, playing as the United States, Japan, and a new playable nation - the United Kingdom. Allied nations, including the Netherlands, Germany and Russia, offer a new level of diplomacy and resource management to the game. An updated graphics engine brings to life new aircraft, naval ships and landscapes, showcasing them in lush, vivid detail.
As with the original Pacific Storm, Allies offers something for everyone - armchair admirals can take command of massive fleets from a sweeping strategic perspective, while the action fan can jump into the cockpit to battle it out in the skies, or man deck guns to turn enemy ships into smoking hulks.
Whisper Max offers serious Xbox 360 anti-RRoD protection – provides up to 240x more cooling power
Building on the success of the original Talismoon Whisper fan which third party tests indicate is quieter by three decibels and can move air at 17 cubic feet per minute quicker than the original Xbox 360™ fans* comes the… Whisper Max! The new Whisper Max is a deluxe version of the highly regarded Talismoon Whisper fan but with new uniquely engineered features that will provide Xbox 360 ™ cooling far better than any other competing product on the market. Whisper Max achieves its unparalleled cooling achievements due to the following key factors:
Essentially, the Whisper Max is a direct replacement fan for the Xbox 360 which offers far superior (refer to internal CPU, GPU test graph) and reliable cooling with a touch of aesthetic class. The whole package includes everything you need (even includes 2 small heatsinks to help lower the overall temperature) and is fully compatible with the original Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Elite.
See it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOzsVniZKY0
THEY - mystery first person shooter on PC PS3 XBox360
While other companies are easing gently into the New Year, NVIDIA has started 2008 with a bang by signing an exciting new title to its developer relations program. THEY, a mystery first person shooter from the Warsaw based developer Metropolis Software and the German full service provider IMC has joined NVIDIA’s The way it’s meant to be played™ program after only ten months of development. The developer relations team at NVIDIA have had their eye on the project since August 2007 and, although THEY is not due for release until 2009, its innovative technical and gameplay features mean the title has already become part of this prestigious program.
Phil Wright, Head of Content Business Development EMEAI of NVIDIA: „Our content development team constantly research the development community for new and innovative titles and THEY has been on our radar for some time. This is one of the earliest points in the development cycle that a game has joined NVIDIA’s The way it’s meant to be played™ program, which gives you an idea of how excited we are about its potential. Even in this short time IMC and Metropolis have demonstrated proof of a professional approach and a trendsetting concept for the future. We are happy to have signed this title, which is already promising great things at such an early stage. THEY will be a real highlight for our new and upcoming graphics boards.“
Cologne based service provider IMC, InteractiveMediaConsulting GmbH and the Polish development team Metropolis Software SP. z o. o. joined forces in April 2007, to produce a top title for the games market with a totally new approach. With a coherent concept, interesting gameplay features and high end graphics (DX 10 ready) the Polish-German production is currently being evaluated by leading publishers for a world wide release in 2009 on PC and next generation consoles. The early deal with NVIDIA allows the developer to be excited and focused. IMC’s Head of Communication Ingo Horn: „We are happy to join the exclusive circle of TWIMTBP developers. NVIDIA’s trust in a European product paid off our efforts and long hours during the development of a top title in the overcrowded market of FPS games. NVIDIA’s tech support will further enhance the technical aspects of THEY, so we are able to release a triple A mystery FPS in 2009, which will present future gamers with the best graphics boards of tomorrow!“
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