DEAD SPACE RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

DEAD SPACE RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

EA's New Survival Horror IP Set for Halloween Launch

Electronic Arts today announced that new sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space will be in European and North American stores on October 31st for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system.

“Survival horror is about experiencing a terrifying, and deeply personal fiction,” said Executive Producer Glen Schofield. “Dead Space is being developed as a single-player thriller that delivers the chilling, claustrophobic feeling of being isolated in a dark environment, while being stalked by some truly horrific enemies. Halloween is the perfect time for EA to deliver the fear and anxiety that will keep survival horror fans up playing all night.”

Gamers can check out the new trailer and get all the latest dev team news at the newly redesigned and relaunched Dead Space website at www.deadspacegame.com.

Under development at EA Redwood Shores, Dead Space is not yet rated by PEGI or ESRB.

UK games chart week ending 23 Feb

All formats

(Full price) Week ending 23 February 2008

1 MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA
2 CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE ACTIVISION
3 DEVIL MAY CRY 4 CAPCOM
4 TUROK DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
5 FIFA 08 ELECTRONIC ARTS
6 UNREAL TOURNAMENT III MIDWAY
7 THE SIMPSONS GAME ELECTRONIC ARTS
8 FIFA STREET 3 ELECTRONIC ARTS
9 COOKING MAMA 2 505 GAMES
10 ASSASSIN'S CREED UBISOFT
11 BURNOUT PARADISE ELECTRONIC ARTS
12 NEED FOR SPEED: PROSTREET ELECTRONIC ARTS
13 GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK ACTIVISION
14 CONFLICT: DENIED OPS EIDOS
15 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. NINTENDO
16 WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2008 THQ
17 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2008 KONAMI
18 LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA LUCASARTS
19 PDC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DARTS 08 OXYGEN INTERACTIVE
20 SONIC AND THE SECRET RINGS SEGA

Angels Online: New Items for Totem Battle & Wartime

Angels Online: New Items for Totem Battle & Wartime

With the Totem Battle opening and Double Experience activity going on, this time Angels Online (http://ao.igg.com) from IGG would like to give players some pleasant surprises.

SURPRISE 1
In order to make players appear in battle wearing the best equipment and riding cool mounts, the AO team has prepared some cool new items in the Item Mall. The new items include some cool lucky bags as well as new paper dolls. It’s for sure these items will add more fun to your gaming experience.
For more information please visit us at: http://ao.igg.com/news/news.php?aid=528

SURPRISE 2
During the upcoming Totem Battle the AO team is looking for wartime journalists to document and report on what happens during the events. If your character has the courage to stay right on the front lines during battle, do not hesitate to apply.

For more information please visit us at:
http://ao.igg.com/news/news.php?aid=535

About TOTEM BATTLE:
Totem Battle is actually a PVP battle between 2 leagues, with 1 league defending the totem, and the other attacking it. Player’s leagues can occupy certain territories by destroying the totems during an attack. After occupying the territory, players are able to deal with traders, exploit special materials, accept special quests, and challenge special Bosses.

Gravity Interactive Begins Requiem: Bloodymare Closed Beta

Gravity Interactive Begins Requiem: Bloodymare Closed Beta

Beta Accounts Available on FilePlanet

The closed beta for Requiem: Bloodymare starts Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Requiem: Bloodymare portrays a post-apocalyptic world where genetic manipulation and dark magic have resulted in war, famine and truly grotesque monsters. Players take the role of the genetically-enhanced and magically-adept Temperion soldiers, powerful beings who hold the last best hope for Ethegia.

FilePlanet registered users will have a limited quantity of accounts available at 4 p.m. PST on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at www.fileplanet.com.

On Friday, Feb. 29, MMORPG.com and MMOSITE.com will also have a number of codes available on a first come, first served basis.

For those that registered on www.playrequiem.com but didn’t get a code, Gravity Interactive will offer another chance to participate in the closed beta. As space allows, the company will randomly select from the pool of registered accounts and grant them access as the beta period progresses.

SAGA Enters Open Beta to all players for SAGA- the persistent world MMORTS

SAGA Enters Open Beta

Silverlode Interactive opened its servers to all players for SAGA- the persistent world MMORTS.

The World’s First Collectible MMORTS entered Open Beta testing on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008. All players who sign up at www.playsaga.com will receive accounts, allowing them to create nations on the Beta servers. For the duration of the Beta test, all game features will be unlocked and available to testers. At release, a full unlocked copy of SAGA will cost $19.95; however, promotions will be available during the open beta period to purchase the full version of SAGA at a reduced price.

During the stress test conducted on Saturday, February 23rd, the servers performed excellently, with no crashes or other server issues. The SAGA servers are expected to support up to 20,000 players per realm with thousands of simultaneous users. Should a greater-than-expected number of players attempt to login to the world at the same time, a login queue will be implemented and additional realms will be brought online.

Go now to www.playsaga.com to check out SAGA Open Beta!

Big beach Sports Exclusively For Nintendo Wii

THQ Announces Big beach Sports Exclusively For Wii

THQ Inc. today announced Big Beach Sports is anticipated to bring outdoor sports action to beach goers worldwide in summer 2008. Currently in development exclusively for the Wii system, Big Beach Sports will let gamers compete in a number of exciting outdoor sports including American football, volleyball, soccer, cricket, disc golf and bocce right on the beach.

“Big Beach Sports drops players into a seaside resort setting with a wide variety of compelling outdoor sports to play and master,” said Randy Shoemaker, director, global brand management, THQ. “Sports including bocce, cricket and disc golf are making their Wii debuts and combined with the inclusion of more traditional games like soccer, American football and volleyball, Big Beach Sports will be an appealing title for the growing audience of Wii gamers.”

“The innovative Wii Remote controller has revolutionized sports gaming, letting us involve the player like never before,” said Steve Dauterman, senior vice president of product development, THQ. “Big Beach Sports applies the control scheme to each of the varied sports featured, letting players pick up and play the games they know and learn the ones they don’t know.”

Put your maths skills to the test with Maths Play on Nintendo DS

Maths Play (Nintendo DS)

Release Date: 14-Mar-2008
SRP/RRP: TBA

Put your maths skills to the test as you arrange colorful numbered cards and create equations in four challenging game play modes. With a variety of difficulty levels, competitive multiplayer action and addictive puzzle play, Maths Play is a wonderful game for the whole family, young and old alike. No matter how you play, it adds up to great fun!

Features:
4 Brain Boosting Game Modes:

• Drill: Create an equation by rearranging the cards in your hands. Be careful: one of your cards is an intrude; tap on it, and it will flip over and become an equal symbol (=).
  
• Shuffle: Kind of a dominos game with equations! The game starts with 2 cards: a number (= the base) and an equal symbol. Use the cards in your hand to complete the equation: place a number or an equation on the other side of the equal symbol that has the same value as the base number. Go on with making equations from the numbers displayed. If you cannot create an equation using the cards in your hand, tap “Draw” to draw a card. If you are still unable to make an equation, tap “Pass” and wait for your next turn. The first person to use all of the cards in his hand wins. To obtain an equal symbol, tap on a card of your choice.
  
• Match: This mode uses the Uno gameplay mechanics. Your objective: be the first to use all your cards. A base card is displayed (like the yellow 3 on the screen on the right). Create an equation that equals the base or use a number or color that matches the base to lay down as many cards as possible. If the base card is a symbol, you can match the symbol or color of the card. Draw a card if you can’t play any cards in your hand.
  
• Nine: Create an equation that is closest to nine without going over. You start with two number cards. You can ask for a third number card, but be careful: you must use all the cards you were dealt. If you go over 9, you lose! The person closest to nine wins the round.
  
• Game options: Each game mode offers number of game options allowing an individual customization of the game. In this way, you can set your own rules for each game: -set a time limit to solve the puzzles, -decide the quantity of opponents you want to have, chose the score you have to reach in order to win the game, -Chose the difficulty of the equations

* Multiplayer mode up to 5 players: For even more fun, battle against your friends and family using Nintendo DS™ Wireless connection features. This mode requires only one game cartridge.

Cruis'n coming to Nintendo Wii

Cruis'n

Release Date: 15-Feb-2008
Age Rating: PEGI 3+
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Arcade Compilation

An all new version of the classic Midway arcade racer, Cruis’n is coming exclusively to the Wii. Choose your ride from an impressive lineup of licensed cars and experience a rush of adrenaline as you race opponents through twelve different street circuits using the Wii Remote to steer and perform outrageous stunts. Win races and earn upgrades including: turbos, body kits, neon and nitrous, allowing you to create the ultimate ride.

Features:

• Midway arcade racing classic with fast action, crazy stunts, close finisehes and customizable rides that you can drive using the Wii remote.
  
• Win races and earn points to upgrade your cars with spoilers, engines, tyres, body kits and turbo kits in the Cruis'n shop.
  
• The game features tracks in 12 cities and licensed cars from Toyota, Nissan, Dodge, Pontiac, Chevy and Mitsubishi
  

Atlus Pulls The Trigger On Persona 3 FES

Atlus Pulls The Trigger On Persona 3 FES For North America

Revisit the Dark Hour this April 22

Atlus U.S.A., Inc., the vanguard of role-playing games, today announced Persona 3 FES for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the highly-anticipated definitive cut of 2007's RPG of the Year, Persona 3. With two games on one disc-a brand new chapter featuring 30+ hours of gameplay and an enhanced version of the original game loaded with new content and features-Persona 3 FES is the comprehensive version of one of the most acclaimed RPGs of 2007.

Persona 3 FES is a stand-alone product and does not require the original Persona 3 to play. However, players with save files from the original game will be able to transfer some of their saved data, such as their Persona compendium, to be used in the enhanced main story. The new story is accessible from the start and does not require players to finish the original game beforehand.

Persona 3 FES is scheduled for release on April 22nd for an MSRP of $29.99.

For more on Persona 3 FES, please visit the official website: http://www.atlus.com/persona3

Triggerheart Exelica Scrolls Onto Xbox LIVE Arcade

"Triggerheart Exelica" Scrolls Onto Xbox LIVE Arcade

A unique spin on a classic shooter, players can capture enemies with anchors and fling them away with “Triggerheart Exelica.” The vertical scrolling shooter deploys on Xbox LIVE Arcade on Wednesday 27th February at 09.00.

“Triggerheart Exelica” on Xbox LIVE Arcade is an upgraded version of the original Japanese arcade game and allows players to take down or trap-and-toss enemies by controlling humanoid weapons systems known as Triggerhearts. Players will enjoy the smallest and newest model of Triggerhearts, which feature the perfect combination of artificial intelligence and an imposing arsenal. They are the ultimate weapon against the mysterious enemy ships of the Ver’mith! “Triggerheart Exelica” also features five stages of enhanced graphics, BGM sound tracks, three difficulty levels and a “Variable Boss Attack System,” which adjusts the difficulty level to match player’s skills.

Where can I get this game from?
Triggerheart Exelica will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points.

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/t/triggerheartxboxlivearcade