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(Full price) Week ending 9 February 2008

1 DEVIL MAY CRY 4 CAPCOM -
2 MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA
3 TUROK DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
4 BURNOUT PARADISE ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 PDC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DARTS 08 OXYGEN INTERACTIV
6 CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE ACTIVISION
7 THE CLUB SEGA
8 FIFA 08 ELECTRONIC ARTS
9 CONFLICT: DENIED OPS EIDOS
10 THE SIMPSONS GAME ELECTRONIC ARTS
11 ASSASSIN'S CREED UBISOFT
12 WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2008 THQ
13 NEED FOR SPEED: PROSTREET ELECTRONIC ARTS
14 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2008 KONAMI
15 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. NINTENDO
16 LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA LUCASARTS
17 GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK ACTIVISION
18 RATATOUILLE THQ
19 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2008 SEGA
20 TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 08 ELECTRONIC ARTS

Award Winning BioShock To cellphone mobile phones

Mobile Gamers: Welcome to Rapture

IG Fun & Indiagames To Bring The Award Winning "BioShock" To Mobile

IG Fun LLC, the international publishing arm of Indiagames Ltd, India’s benchmark online and mobile games company; today announced it will bring BioShock, one of the most awarded PC & Console games in the history of gaming, on the mobile platform. IG Fun secured the global rights to develop and publish BioShock for the mobile platform from 2K Games.

BioShock is a first-person shooter game with role playing game customization elements. It is the 2nd highest rated Xbox 360 game and the 3rd highest rated PC game till date. Since its launch, BioShock has been well accepted by gamers and critics all over the world. The game received overwhelmingly positive press reviews, particularly for its “morality-based" storyline, immersive environment and Ayn Rand-inspired dystopian setting. At E3 2006, BioShock was given "Game of the Show” award. It was adjudged as the “Best Xbox 360 Game” during Leipzig Game Convention 2007. BAFTA 2007 conferred BioShock the “Best Game Award”.

Sean Malatesta, CEO, IG Fun said, “We’re trying to do great things and BioShock on mobile promises to offer a whole new gaming experience and unmatched excitement amongst mobile gamers the world over. BioShock is a special game in its genre; it brings an element of conflicting morals which has an impact on the storyline, and, among other things, on the difficulty of the game itself.”

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Gondal, Founder & CEO, Indiagames Ltd. added, “Bio-shock on mobile will herald the next level in mobile game development and gameplay experience. The PC and console version of the game has already been a huge hit and we are confident of replicating the success on the mobile platform too.”

BioShock places the player in the role of a plane crash survivor named Jack, who must explore the underwater Objectivist-dystopian city of Rapture, and survive attacks, by the mutated beings and mechanical drones that populate it. The gamer will have to make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture or save them?

This "genetically enhanced" first-person shooter lets the gamer do things never before possible in the genre: turn everything into a weapon, biologically mod body with plasmids, hack devices and systems, upgrade weapons and craft new ammo variants, and experiment with different battle techniques in an incredibly unique underwater city.

Online conference with the leader of Rig'n'Roll PC video game

1C opens online conference with the leader of Rig'n'Roll team

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher 1C Company is pleased to announce that it will have an online conference with Igor Belago, leader of SoftLab-Nsk. SoftLab-Nsk is the development studio behind the critically acclaimed Hard Truck franchise and is currently working on the third game in the line-up - Rig’n’Roll.

The online conference starts on February 12. Readers may ask any question they want to Igor simply by posting them in the correct forum. The developers will choose the most popular and interesting questions and Igor Belago will answer them on 1C's official forum.

To participate in this conference forum members must read the conference rules and post their questions here on the forum. Questions will only be accepted until February 22. After this date Igor and his team will start answering the posts in order.

Rig’n’Roll is a sequel to the famous Hard Truck series. Gamers can race high-powered big rig trucks along thousands miles of real Californian roads, visiting San-Francisco to San Diego, San Jose to Los Angeles. Rig’n’Roll delivers players the ultimate truck driving experience with authentic models of trucks and their interiors, completely new physics and astonishing 3D graphics.

Website:http://www.1cpublishing.com/

Rig’n’Roll also gives gamers an opportunity to test their management skills as they establish their own cargo transportation company. Players will recruit staff and hire other drivers to work for them as they expand their business and eliminate their competitors from the transportation market. Apart from being the most accurate and innovative truck driving simulation game ever produced, Rig’n’Roll immerses players in an exciting story with an unexpected finale, making new allies and battling treacherous foes as they discover a conspiracy that will test their skills to the limit.

Hands-On Mobile Launches cellphone game Heroes Lore in Europe

Hands-On Mobile Launches Heroes Lore in Europe

Hands-On Mobile, the world's leading developer of connected games and applications, announces that Heroes Lore: Wind of Soltia is now available for download across Europe. Hands-On Mobile is launching the game as part of its 'Best of Korea' programme, which fast-tracks the very best games from the world's leading mobile gaming market for launch in other territories. Heroes Lore: Wind of Soltia sold more than 100,000 copies in its first month when it was released in Korea and went on to regularly top the country's mobile charts.

Heroes Lore: Wind of Soltia takes place in a huge world, comprising over 100 varied maps. Players play as one of three playable characters, a Knight, Rogue or Guardian. The characters must battle through diverse locations ranging from dungeons to deserts and icy tundra to lush grassland. Players are confronted by more than 80 types of monsters and bosses in their quest, all of whom must be defeated using a combination of the basic weaponary available and the magical items that can be collected.

"Heroes Lore has been massively successful for us in Korea and we are delighted that we have the reach to introduce European players to a game that has proven to be so immensely popular on the other side of the world," said Greg Robinson, President and General Manager EMEA, Hands-On Mobile. "Heroes Lore: Wind of Soltia is the first title in the Heroes Lore series, but we anticipate being able to bring the multiplayer sequels to Europe this year, which will only increase further the demand and popularity of what is the probably the best mobile RPG game available."

Heroes Lore has already been exceptionally well received by the European games press, Midlet Review gave the game 9/10, stating: "HLWS is no ordinary game, it will catch you and will be a part of your life." Mobile Game FAQs gave Heroes Lore 86% and claimed that in terms of "…depth and gameplay it is second to none on the mobile."

Hands-On Mobile has also teamed up with the major RPG community, Spawn Point to promote the game.

Imperium Romanum: The PC Playable Demo for download

"Imperium Romanum": The Playable Demo!

Kalypso Media Group is pleased to announce the release of the playable demo of the upcoming strategy title “Imperium Romanum”. The sequel to the successful "Glory of the Roman Empire" which sold over 1 million units throughout Europe, “Imperium Romanum” is a challenging, enjoyable, and authentic quest to rule the world.

As the governor of a Roman province the player must test their strategic abilities as they defend their settlement against the attacking Barbarians, trade goods and strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement.

The fortune of your settlement lies very much in your own hands…..

With missions based on real events and locations and enhanced by elements like crime and economics, Imperium Romanum is the complete historical strategy gaming experience. Impressive graphics showcase historically accurate buildings, natural disasters, and siege machines, as well as an improved battle system where the player commands their armies. The missions are interactive, so the players activate the goals when they choose.

The demo includes two training missions and one game mission and can be downloaded from:

http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/demos/imperiumromanum/demo.html

http://www.worthdownloading.com/download.php?gid=3115&id=14013

Imperium Romanum, will be published on 22nd February 2008 at a price of £29,99. The title will be released by the Kalypso Group worldwide, excluding Spain and Italy. Imperium Romanum is already considered to be one of the top PC-strategy games of the first quarter of next year.

Roogoo video game for Xbox LIVE and PC

SouthPeak Make It Two For LIVE

Innovative, Charming Puzzle Title Coming To Xbox LIVE Arcade and PCs This Spring

SouthPeak Games has announced it will be releasing Roogoo for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC this spring. Developed by Spidermonk Entertainment, Roogoo uses geometric shapes and rotating discs to craft a frenetic, exciting puzzle game framed within an imaginative storyline and a delightfully realised fantasy universe and is the second title SouthPeak have announced for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360.

Roogoo tasks players with guiding meteors in the form of shaped blocks though a series of rotating disks as a means of saving the planet Roo and the entire Roogoo race. If aligned correctly, the disks allow the blocks to reach the ground and scores are awarded. However, it’s not as easy as simply rotating the disks to form a neat tunnel. Various obstacles and enemies will impede the blocks’ transit and with the flow of meteor blocks steadily increasing as the game progresses, players will have to think on their feet to save the Roogoo and rack up seriously high scores.

“Roogoo is a rare breed of puzzle game that combines compulsive play with an engaging storyline and a wonderful fantasy world,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “With its accessible gameplay, unique charm and high production values, Roogoo is set to carve its own niche when released for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC. Gamers will definitely have loads of fun mastering its unusual depth and trying to become the guru of Roogoo.”

“We set out to build an addictive, casual game that would be easy to play yet difficult to master,” said Scott March, President at SpiderMonk Entertainment. “SouthPeak gave us the freedom to push the limits of creativity and it resulted in a game that is truly different and has something for everyone. Not only do we have solid gameplay mechanic, but we have added a story element to the experience to really keep players engaged.”

Roogoo will be released for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC this spring.

End2End delivers fully managed Content Retailing Solution to Vodafone Turkey

End2End delivers fully managed Content Retailing Solution to Vodafone Turkey

Vodafone Turkey, Turkey's second largest mobile operator, has successfully launched End2End's fully outsourced Content Retailing Solution replacing Vodafone Turkey's previous platform service.

The Content Retailing Solution from End2End, Europe's leading provider of managed service solutions for mobile data, provides Vodafone Turkey with a fully outsourced gaming service including sourcing, deployments, hosting, retail management and settlement. This deal gives Vodafone Turkey access to over 100 content providers, including games from local developers in Turkey, as well as state-of-the-art content delivery functionalities and settlement services, which optimise profitability and content distribution.

Bernadette Lyons, Managing Director of End2End said "We are very happy with the extended cooperation, and we are working very actively with retail activities to be able to further increase the volumes for Vodafone Turkey."

End2End's Content Retailing Solution is already live in 20 countries, delivering retail and content management to leading operators across Europe and Asia Pacific. End2End's recent acquisition of Terraplay has strengthened its offering with the addition of in-game billing, cross operator community and multiplayer, and, combined with its content delivery system, takes End2End's mobile games retailing to a new level.

iGames Ready for SEGA's The Club Contests

iGames Gets Ready for The Club

One-Day Launch Party and Competition, March 1, at 50 Select Centers; Two-Week Showcase, March 3-16, at 100 Additional Centers

Events Sponsored by Alienware, Creative Labs, Games for Windows Live

WHAT:

Leading game center organization iGames to host a launch party and showcase to celebrate the release of SEGA’s The Club, a new breed of third-person shooter created by critically acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations.

WHEN & WHERE:

• One-day launch party: March 1, 2008 at 50 select iGames member centers, featuring a special LAN competition with giveaways courtesy of event sponsors Alienware, Creative Labs and Games for Windows Live
• 2-week showcase: March 3-16, 2008 at 100 additional iGames centers

ABOUT THE GAME:

The Club, created by critically acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations, is a new breed of third-person shooter, combining fast-paced run and gun gameplay, destructive environments, and lethal weapons. You will fight to survive in a shadowy underground blood-sport controlled by faceless, obscenely wealthy and influential elite who place their bets on who will survive as the blood-bath ensues before them. Take control of up to eight uniquely trained killers motivated by greed, driven by pure insane bloodlust, and hell bent on earning respect on a global level.

• Rise Through the Ranks of The Club. As one of eight fighters, blast your way through five single player game modes including: Sprint, Time Attack, Survivor, Siege, and Run the Gauntlet.
• Earn Respect Online. Shoot your way to the top of the leader boards in over nine cut-throat multiplayer modes. You will face-off with 7 real-time opponents online or battle with your friends offline in 4-player split-screen* action modes. *(Console Versions Only)
• "The Club™ is Global. Battle in eight unique real-world locations from around the globe, including war-torn cities, abandoned factories, steel mills and many more.
• "Extreme Gun Battles in Hazardous Environments. A motion blur camera system intensifies the adrenaline rush in both open range and close quarter firefights. Destroy and manipulate objects in the environment to your advantage.
• "Build up the highest score. A unique score-based accumulation system creates even more competition among players; the faster, more efficient and accurate that you are, the more points you will earn to unlock weapons, characters and maps.

The Club is rated “M” for “Mature” comes with a MSRP of $49.99 for the Games for Windows edition. For more info, visit: www.theclubgame.com

Ubisoft Announces My Weight Loss Coach for Nintendo DS

Ubisoft Announces My Weight Loss Coach

Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it will publish My Weight Loss Coach for the Nintendo DS™ system. Developed in Ubisoft’s Montreal studio under the guidance of both a fitness coach and a nutritionist, My Weight Loss Coach is a program designed to focus on taking positive steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“My Weight Loss Coach allows us to approach casual gamers with something innovative,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. “The game creates customized coaching sessions based on skill level, and, for the first time on DS, includes a pedometer. My Weight Loss Coach not only allows users to take control of their physical well-being, but it does so in a fun and engaging manner.”

My Weight Loss Coach features include:

• Personal Profiles: Create your personal profile and evaluate your improvement potential, then set up your objectives following the recommendations based on your personal profile
  
• Input Reward System: Log your progress on a daily or weekly basis, tracking your physical activity and nutrition habits
  
• The Pedometer: A peripheral device that comes with the game and can be easily updated through your DS, it’s the best way to control your daily physical effort, challenge yourself and balance your food intake
  
• Real-Life Landmark Checkpoints: As a reward, all the physical activities you achieve and good nutrition habits you acquire are converted into measurable distances based on real examples
  

My Weight Loss Coach is rated E for Everyone by the ERSB and will be available this summer.

The “My Coach” brand, part of Ubisoft’s Games for Everyone division, is made up of a series of games that encourages players to improve themselves while being entertained at the same time. Other titles in the brand include: My Word Coach for a stronger vocabulary, and My Spanish Coach and My French Coach for foreign language development.

Commanders: Attack of the Genos and Help Tron Destroy the Evil Sark in Discs of Tron – video games on Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade

Deploy, Engage and Win with "Commanders: Attack of the Genos" and Help Tron Destroy the Evil Sark in "Discs of Tron" – Both Games Launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!

This week, players can experience a strategy game like no other on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 when Sierra Online and SouthEnd Interactive launch "Commanders: Attack of the Genos.” Additionally, an arcade classic returns with “Discs of Tron” from Disney Interactive Studios and Backbone Entertainment, an updated faithful recreation of the famed cabinet game with HD graphics and enhanced sound. Both “Commanders: Attack of the Genos” and “Discs of Tron” launch this Wednesday 13th February at 09.00.

“Commanders: Attack of the Genos” is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game featuring an art deco look and ironic storyline. The game requires players to devise a masterful tactical battle strategy to both cripple the enemy and defend their territory from Genos, a genetically modified super race. Fight alongside a powerful Commander, which serves as a hero unit, in the 15-mission campaign with an arsenal of weapons including missile launchers, bombers and infantry in this turn-based strategy game.

Featuring a 1930’s art deco look and feel, “Commanders: Attack of the Genos” offers two unique endings, two difficulty levels and 15 diverse playable units to keep gamers coming back for more. “Commanders: Attack of the Genos” allows players to either challenge or team up with three friends in battle locally or over Xbox LIVE.

In “Discs of Tron,” gamers play as Tron in an attempt to defeat the evil Sark in an electronic battleground, using the iconic disc weapon. Survive 12 levels of Sark’s attacks in the single-player campaign or grab a friend and face off in multiplayer mode over Xbox LIVE to discover the true disc champion.

Released simultaneously with “Discs of Tron”, is downloadable content consisting of a theme and gamer pic pack, which contains images of Tron, a red soldier and the disc platforms from the game.


Where can I get these games from?

Commanders: Attack of the Genos: available for 800 MS Points from 9:00, Wednesday 13th February 2008

It is rated 12+

Discs of Tron: available for 400 MS Points from 9:00, Wednesday 13th February 2008

It is rated 3+

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.