SEGA redefine RPG games with Alpha Protocol on Microsoft XBox 360 PC and PlayStation 3

SEGA And Obsidian Set To Redefine The RPG Genre With Alpha Protocol

The Modern Day Espionage RPG Will Set The Bar In 2009

SEGA Europe Ltd. and Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. today announced a thrilling new espionage role-playing game set in the modern world - Alpha Protocol. Alpha Protocol is developed by the globally revered and genre defining development studio, Obsidian Entertainment, known for smash hits such as Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II: The Sith Lords and Neverwinter Nights 2. This exciting new game will set the world alight on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PCs in 2009.

“Alpha Protocol blends Obsidian’s knack for intricate stories, engrossing characters, and significant character advancement with fast-paced modern combat,” said Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian Entertainment. “Alpha Protocol embraces everything we enjoy about making RPGs from a fresh perspective. We are confident our talented staff at Obsidian will enable us to deliver this exciting RPG experience.”

Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so means he must cut himself off from the very people he is sworn to protect. As players determine how to accomplish different objectives, the decisions made and actions taken in each mission will ultimately transform the type of secret agent Michael Thorton will become. Every choice the player makes as Michael Thorton will carry consequences for his future and the fate of the world.

“Working with Obsidian Entertainment on a project of this stature is incredibly exciting for SEGA. We have one of the best independent developers working on what will be one of the definitive games of 2009,” stated Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe Ltd. “With innovative RPG action and an incredible interactive storyline to match the very best spy-thrillers, Alpha Protocol delivers a heart thumping high definition experience.”

Alpha Protocol is set for global domination on the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and PC in 2009.

For more information on Alpha Protocol, please visit www.alphaprotocol.com. For all SEGA assets for Alpha Protocol.

The Incredible Hulk video game facts for PlayStation 3 XBox 360 Nintendo DS PS2 and PC

The Incredible Hulk

Platform(s): PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PS2 & PC
Category: 3rd Person Action Game
Developer: Edge of Realty/Amaze (DS)
Release: June 2008

Overview

One of Marvel’s most powerful Super Heroes unleashes epic destruction this June in Marvel Studios’ blockbuster movie, The Incredible Hulk. Along with the film, SEGA releases an intensely realistic third-person action video game available on all major video-game platforms.

Fuelled with fury, SEGA’s The Incredible Hulk features key moments from the film, as well as additional plotlines and characters from the character’s rich comic-book universe. Players smash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world.

As one of the most anticipated entertainment events of 2008, The Incredible Hulk will have fans lining up this summer on both the big and small screens.

Key Features:

• Unlimited Destruction: Become the Incredible Hulk and experience unlimited destruction. Players can demolish anything in their path and also use it as a weapon – pieces of a crumbling building…a passing car…a street lamp. Players can even demolish buildings with their bare hands. Damage is persistent, and gamers can use it to gain access to previously unreachable areas.

• Powerful Rage: Rage is power. Build the Hulk’s rage to learn powerful moves. Cause unheard-of damage to gain and upgrade his abilities.

• Incredible Scale: New York City’s towering skyscrapers allow for exciting vertically based gameplay, while powerful, massive enemies such as Bi-Beast and the Abomination challenge the Hulk’s might.

• Dynamic Open World: A realistic next-gen, open-world representation of Manhattan provides gamers with an immense playground of destruction that also contains sub-quests, minigames, and a story that reaches beyond the film to include elements from classic Marvel comics.

The Official "Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys" Website Comes to Life Nintendo DS game

The Official "Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys" Website Comes to Life

Drag Your Way Over to www.teenagezombiesgame.com For Screamshots, Entrail-ers and More Zombie Goodness

Brains…BRAINS…BRAINS!!! Now’s your chance to join the un-dead heroes Finnigan “Fins” Magee, Lori “Lefty” Lopez and Zach “Halfpipe” Boyd from wherever, and whenever, with the new official Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys website! The new site has risen today, www.teenagezombiesgame.com, and it is fully loaded with every goopy detail your tasty brain can imagine. Teenage Zombies, a fiendishly funny game published by Ignition Entertainment and developed by InLight Entertainment is set to splatter exclusively on Nintendo DS in the US on April 15, 2008 and in Europe on March 28, 2008.

“With the launch of www.teenagezombiesgame.com, the millions of DS gamers out there are going to get a really good sense of what Teenage Zombies is all about,” said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment USA. “With a wacky sense of humor, an awesome comic book inspired art theme, brain busting puzzles, and loads of mini-games that are an absolute blast, Teenage Zombies is one-of-a-kind and the new website completely reflects that.”

There are plenty of ways to satisfy your uncontrollable urge for Teenage Zombies info at the new site. There is a section of “Screamshots” that highlight the game’s great art scheme, a “Meet the Cask” area where you can learn all about Fins, Lefty, Halfpipe and the Big Brain’s minions, an “Entrail-ers” page that features hilarious short movies, including an exclusive, never-before seen trailer, and much more.

In Teenage Zombies, the Earth is under attack by a horde of Alien Brain… uh…Thingys! Humans, succumbing to ray-guns, mind-control, and shiny flying saucers, have failed to defend their planet and let it fall easily into the clutches of the Big Brain and his army of Brain Thingys. The only hope left for mankind is three Teenage Zombies that have arisen from a graveyard disturbed in the invasion. The un-dead trio ignore their normal human victims in favor of the pulsing pink brains they see EVERYWHERE - all the while being lured to the ultimate lunch: THE BIG BRAIN! The Big Brain soon realizes he’s overlooked this “Super Race” as they inexplicably resist mind control, are unaffected by ray-gun wounds, and devour his Brain Thingy Armies like sweets! He refocuses his efforts and resources to battle the Earth’s greatest champions: The Teenage Zombies!

For more information, log onto www.teenagezombiesgame.com

No Sony Blu-Ray for Microsoft XBox 360 consoles

Following the horrible death of the HD DVD high definition format, many had predicted (me included) that Microsoft would pretty soon be offering a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360. Seems like Xbox 360 owners waiting for a Blu-ray player are out of luck.



The news was broken by Aaron Greenberg, group product manager for Xbox 360:

So what does this mean for Xbox 360 owners?

It means that Microsoft has decided not to pursue a physical player and instead concentrate resources on Xbox Live online service which allow Xbox owners rent movies. Rather than be seen to be abandoning HD DVD and leaping onto the Blu-ray wagon, Microsoft wants to go it alone and break free from physical media. Perhaps Microsoft has lost faith in physical high-definition distribution and feels that a digital distribution method is better (for the company). From an anti-piracy standpoint a digital distribution system at least allows Microsoft to engage in a war with the pirates (as futile as that might be in the long run).

“Xbox is not currently in talks with Sony or the Blu-ray Association to integrate Blu-ray into the Xbox experience.”

Maybe Microsoft hopes that Xbox Live could be the road to profit for the Xbox console.

Source: ZD Net

Our House release for Nintendo DS

Building A Trophy Home Is Now Just A Stylus Stroke Away As Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Our House' For Nintendo DS

First Game from New Majesco Studios Development Team Offers Broad Appeal

Build and decorate your dream home in Our House, a new simulation for Nintendo DS announced today by Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market. Developed by Majesco Studios Santa Monica, Our House puts players in the contractor's shoes, challenging them to manage work-for-hire jobs and then use those earnings to create their own custom residence. A companion title to the previously announced Wii version, Our House for DS is due in stores this holiday season.

"We are incredibly excited about the Our House franchise and this extension of it. Both DS and Wii versions leverage the innovative controls of each system to create fun, addictive games with a perennially popular theme," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. "We are particularly proud that this is among the first titles to be developed by Majesco Studios whose core focus is on creating unique IP and technology with a mass market appeal."

"The central building mechanic of Our House is a perfect fit for the Touch Screen since the stylus functions as a universal improvement tool," said Bill Petro, Vice President of Internal Development and Studio Head for Majesco Studios Santa Monica. "This unique, do-it-yourself concept lets players become architect, builder, interior designer and home-owner simultaneously."

Our House allows players to design, build, remodel and decorate a wide selection of homes using the DS stylus as the ultimate building tool. Lay flooring, hang cabinets, strip wallpaper, arrange furniture and much more using the intuitive Touch Screen in 100 different mini-games.

Players choose contractor assignments from the Job Board then renovate kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms for eccentric homeowners with varying tastes in decor. Gamers can also drop by the local home improvement store and spend their earnings on additional tools and furnishings, including new appliances and accessories, to boost the value of their own residence and upgrade houses throughout the game.

Our House for DS is expected to ship this holiday. For additional information, please visit the newly relaunched http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

PC action hit Shadowgrounds Survivor coming to Linux

PC action hit Shadowgrounds Survivor coming to Linux

Developer Frozenbyte teams up with fellow Finnish company IGIOS to release the underground hit action game on Linux

Finnish game developer Frozenbyte is excited to announce a partnership with Linux specialist IGIOS Ltd to port and release previously Windows-only PC action game Shadowgrounds Survivor on the Linux platform. Shadowgrounds Survivor is a third-person/top-down action game where the player takes control of three characters and faces monstrous alien invaders.

"Linux is fast becoming accepted in the mainstream and we are thrilled to take part in delivering quality games content for the platform," said Mr. Lauri Hyvarinen, Frozenbyte CEO. "Frozenbyte remains focused on great console and Windows games but the groundbreaking work of IGIOS broadens the reach of our games onto the Linux platform."

"IGIOS is going to take up the Linux gaming world by storm," said Tapio Honkonen, Chief Marketing Officer for IGIOS. "Linux is our passion and providing games for it our mission. The Linux community has done a remarkable job in making the platform more approachable in general and we aim to make it a formidable gaming platform. Linux gamers should be offered the same possibilities to enjoy great gaming content such as Shadowgrounds Survivor, and that is what we are here for."

Shadowgrounds Survivor is a third-person/top-down action game where the player takes control of three characters and faces monstrous alien invaders. The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return armed with a new feature set, including detailed physics simulation and many gameplay enhancements, such as the devastating Mech and special attacks like the Napalm Flame or the mighty Brute Slayer. In addition to the thrilling Campaign mode, players can try to outsmart the aliens in the Survival mode or create their own levels and mods with the included Level Editor.

Shadowgrounds, the well-received and praised original game, will also be ported to the Linux platform. Both games will be released at the same time in spring 2008 via online distribution, with exact pricing details to be confirmed.

Shadowgrounds Survivor is currently available from retail outlets in North America and some European territories, and worldwide in online distribution channels such as Steam, GamersGate and TotalGaming.net for $19.99. The game is rated M for Mature in North America and PEGI 16+ in current European territories.

Twelve Sky massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) wants players to reach level 100

March to 100 in Twelve Sky

Twelve Sky, Aeria Games most highly anticipated massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) wants players to march their way to level 100.
A player versus player based MMORPG; Twelve Sky embodies oriental martial arts style of battling tactics. Set in ancient China in the midst of an age old conflict between three factions.
For the month of March, players who reach level 100 can get a rebate on all the experience potions they purchase through the games Item Mall.

To participate, players are required to do is post a picture of their character with a minimum level of 100 in http://forums.aeriagames.com/viewtopic.php?t=87563 and then 14 business days from when the promotion ends (March 31st) to receive their rebate.

“We want as many players to level up so they can take on the monsters that lie ahead, especially for our newly released 9-Tier Pagoda patch,” said Michael Geslani, Twelve Sky game master.
In an effort to have players ready for new content, the March to 100 promotion allows players to achieve that goal of leveling up quickly, while at the same time allowing them to stretch their money further so they can purchase more Item Mall game enhancements.

“This is great for all players and gives them an incentive to not only level up, but getting all their Aeria Points back at the same time,” Geslani said.

Cocoto Magic Circus video game ships for Nintendo Wii

Conspiracy Entertainment's "Cocoto Magic Circus" for Wii Ships to U.S. Retailers

Conspiracy Entertainment has shipped their newest title for the Nintendo Wii - "Cocoto Magic Circus," to North American retailers today.

Cocoto Magic Circus is an arcade-style shooter featuring 40 unique and exciting mini-games. The game's four progressive modes - Arcade, Training, Duel and Tournament - can accommodate up to four players. Children and parents alike will enjoy this collection of mini-games featuring humorous animated characters on a mission to save a magical fairy.

"Families nationwide are catching on to the recurring and loveable character Cocoto. The simple, cartoonish and fast-paced style of our latest release is ideal for children six years and up, and its affordable price is sure to make it a hit with families," said Sirus Ahmadi, president of Conspiracy Entertainment.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Ring of Fates on Nintendo DS

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Ring of Fates on Nintendo DS

Met Yuri and Chelinka, twins who are destined to change the world

They live happily with their father in a small village, but their happiness comes to an abrupt end with the arrival of an ancient evil.

Armed only with their determination, courage and Chelinka's magic crystal, these brave twins set out on their quest to find their lost friends, avenge their family and heal their world.


Visit the website for more info

Brain Challenge for Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade launched

Gameloft's Brain Challenge for Xbox LIVE Arcade Available Now

Gameloft, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today launched its tremendously popular Brain Challenge game to the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Xbox LIVE Arcade is the premier destination for digitally distributed, high-definition original and classic games.

“We at Gameloft have been anticipating this launch since last year and are very excited to finally offer Brain Challenge to the Xbox LIVE Arcade community,” said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president, publishing, Gameloft “The casual games market has exploded and Xbox LIVE Arcade is at the forefront of that by offering quality games such as Brain Challenge.”

Brain Challenge is the first brain game for Xbox LIVE Arcade and is available now to challenge the skill and intellect of players. With a daily training test that includes 5 mini-games in each category for everyday practice, Brain Challenge is sure to quickly improve your brain health. Brain Challenge features 20 mini games divided into 5 categories: Visual, Memory, Logic, Math and Focus.

The game also features:

· Select a personal coach that guides you throughout the game , gives you advice and helps you improve your capacities daily.

· Online or offline multiplayer modes with up to 4 players. Compete against other players in quizzes coupled with card based gameplay. The card based multiplayer is completely exclusive to Xbox LIVE Arcade.

· Stress mode, features multitasking and other challenges which help to improve your brain’s coping skills during stressful situations

In addition to Xbox LIVE Arcade, Brain Challenge is available on mobile, iPod, Nintendo DS and PC. This is the first ever multi-platform launch of a casual brand from a mobile game publisher. Each game is specially formatted and adapted to complement each unique platform to ensure the best consumer experience.