PC video game - Wonderland - Online Alpha Test

Wonderland Online Alpha Test Coming Soon

The Wonderland Online Alpha Test will start at 9:00pm EST on March 27th and last until 9:00pm EST April 2nd, which is 1 week in total. The server name is Aries. There are 2 main goals for this test: 1. Perfect the game. 2. Prepare for the upcoming Closed Beta Test.

These are some notes that players should pay attention to before starting the Alpha test:

A. Make sure the Alpha Test client has been downloaded. If it hasn’t, use the link below to download it. http://wl.igg.com/download/download_client.php

B. Make sure the Alpha account has been activated. If the account hasn’t, click the link below to activate it. http://wl.igg.com/news/newscontent.php?aid=340

C. The Wonderland team has prepared a newbie guide for all players. Check it out now! http://wl.igg.com/guide/guide.php?acid=190

Although the test period is not long, the Wonderland team will be holding as many cool events (including online events and forum events) as possible.

All participants’ character information will be wiped out at the end of the test, but the Wonderland team will be compensating them for the loss. (“Compensation” will be announced at the end of the test)

The official Wonderland Online website

SPACE INVADERS EXTREME for Nintendo DS and Sony PSP plus ARKANOID on Nintendo DS

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that ARKANOID DS for the Nintendo DS handheld system and SPACE INVADERS EXTREME for the Nintendo DS handheld system and the Sony PSP (PlayStationPortable) system will be available across Europe in Summer 2008.

30 years after the original SPACE INVADERS ignited an entire entertainment medium and founded a gaming generation; players can now prepare to play the most extreme embodiment of the game ever created.

SPACE INVADERS EXTREME combines the captivating essence of the original game with a stunning alliance of futuristic graphic design and cutting-edge audio. The gameplay experience has been developed to maximise on the consoles’ abilities, offering players a whole new range of amazing features including a vast array of new power-ups, DS Wireless Communications and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

ARKANOID DS updates the classic block-busting gameplay of the 1986 original, with the Vaus vessel, balls and bricks all still intact. Different modes of play provide unique challenges including Clear with 140 levels to complete and Quest mode that sets different rules for clearing each round. Points won in the game can be used to customize the game further, with new backgrounds, blocks and sound effects waiting to be unlocked.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “Both ARKANOID and SPACE INVADERS transcend different generations and gaming abilities, they are as loved for the gameplay experience as they are for their iconic status. With the launch of SPACE INVADERS EXTREME and ARKANOID DS we can offer existing fans the chance to enjoy the next level of gameplay, while offering a new audience the chance to experience these classics in a contemporary way.”

SPACE INVADERS EXTREME features

• Futuristic, techno-inspired graphic design takes SPACE INVADERS to new heights
  
• Interactive, totally immersive sound scheme where sound effects are synchronised to match the beats of the music
  
• Wide range of amazing new power-ups
  

Additional Nintendo DS version features

• Play a friend with Nintendo DS Wireless Play
  
• Challenge other players with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
  
• High-Score table supported by Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
  
• Share the multiplayer fun from a single cart with DS Download Play

Additional PSP version features

• Play against another player via ad hoc mode
  
• Widescreen 16x9 support
  
• Soundtrack provided by critically acclaimed musicians and DJ’s including SUGIURUMN, WALL FIVE, DJ Aki, ATOM & MASAKI SAKAMOTO and ALTZ
  

ARKANOID DS features

• Over 140 levels to complete in Clear Mode, Quest mode adds extra challenge with different rules for each level
  
• Customize your game by exchanging points earned for new design features such as new backgrounds, Vaus vessels, blocks and sound effects
  
• Power-up items carefully selected from the ARKANOID series plus exciting new Power-up items: Barriers, Warp and Vanish
  
• Compete against friends with 2 and 4-player DS Wireless Communications
  
• Share the multiplayer fun from a single cart with DS Download Play
  
• High-Score table supported by Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
  
• Optional Paddle Controller gives analogue control just like the coin-op
  

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 - Grimoire of the Rift exclusive on Nintendo DS

TURN YOUR NINTENDO DS INTO A TACTICAL BATTLEFIELD WITH

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift will be released across PAL territories in Summer 2008 exclusively on the Nintendo DS handheld system.

Lead your party to victory across the famous world of Ivalice! FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 - Grimoire of the Rift turns your Nintendo DS into a tactical battlefield where you can take control of a clan of fighters, mages and more. Summon mighty Scions and Espers to overcome the challenges that await, fulfill your destiny and return home victorious!

And with victory comes fame. Earn a reputation for your clan as you win battles and a whole new level of party customisation will open for you to enjoy. The stunning visuals, special effects, and orchestral soundtrack in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift immerse you in the world, while the soundtrack narrates the famous adventures and triumphs of your clan.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “To our fans’ delight, fun strategy gameplay and an engaging story come together in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift. Nintendo DS users will be able to enjoy a tactical and epic adventure while exploring the world of Ivalice.”

About FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Story
Our tale begins as Luso, an energetic young boy, discovers a mysterious book whilst tidying the library as a punishment for his latest episode of light-hearted mischief. He opens the book and is transported to another world called Ivalice. Before he can catch his breath, he finds himself joining a clan led by a friendly, if gruff, man named Cid. With his new clan at his side, he sets out to find a way home…

Features

• Enjoy turn-based, tactical battles on isometric 2D maps set in the hugely popular FINAL FANTASY universe
• Lead a clan of fighters, mages and more as you explore the world of Ivalice, the setting of FINAL FANTASY XII
• Battle enemies with steel, magick and summoned monsters
• Amazing graphics with special effects that push the limits of the Nintendo DS
• Immersive soundtrack from the composer of FINAL FANTASY XII
• Endless variety and customization with over 50 available jobs – more than any other FINAL FANTASY game
• More than 300 quests provide hours upon hours of gameplay
• Enhanced Law System that rewards players for upholding the law with bonuses during and after battle
• Compete with rival clans to claim territory in the unique Auction mini-game
• Includes touch screen functionality, a feature not included in the original Japanese version

Discover The Secrets Of Uld - With free Chapter Three Of Mythos

Discover The Secrets Of Uld - With Chapter Three Of Mythos

Flagship Studios Seattle releases new chapter and launches redesigned site for highly anticipated free casual MMORPG

Ping0, LLC, a joint-venture between Flagship Studios and HanbitSoft, Inc., today announced the introduction of the third chapter for the closed beta program of the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game Mythos™. A new official website has also launched. (www.mythos.com)

Mythos' third chapter introduces the Umbral Peaks and the towns of Mistglade and Arcled and includes quest content that will allow players to progress to level 30. New features include the introduction of a new Cyclopean character race, a crafting system, in-game mail, socketable armor, trinkets, and stat bonuses for skill tier investment. For the first time, players can participate in PvP dueling thanks to a dedicated PvP world, the Shadowlands.

"We are excited to announce the next stage of the Mythos closed beta with new content and a redesigned official site," said Max Schaefer, Development Director of Mythos and founding member of Flagship Studios. "With new environments to explore and quests to complete, the third chapter will keep our dedicated Mythos community busy for quite some time."

Mythos is an online, action role-playing game that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld – a fantasy world arising from the ashes of an epoch-long war of darkness – players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments. With an elegant point-and-click interface and an accessible "isometric" perspective, Mythos is poised to have near-universal appeal. The game allows thousands of players to interact within the same world while using mostly "instanced" dungeons to create unique gaming experiences suited for both solo and group-minded players.

As players journey into Mythos' ever-expanding universe, they select one of four races (Human, Satyr, Gremlin, or Cyclops) and opt to play as a particular character class using a huge variety of skills and items. Through heroic quests players search for gold, gems, armor, and weapons, while unlocking the secrets of Uld. Mythos presents a constantly expanding, continuously updated world where something new lurks around every corner.

Mythos is an online role-playing game developed by Flagship Studios Seattle, a division of Flagship Studios. Mythos will be digitally distributed in North America and Europe in 2008 by Ping0. HanbitSoft, Flagship Studios' partner in Ping0, will be responsible for distributing Mythos in Asia.

v1.03 patch for SC2 - Weapons and Warfare - plus new demo

v1.03 patch for SC2: Weapons and Warfare and a new demo

v1.03 patch for the hit game Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Expansion. This v1.03 Patch includes a number of bug fixes, AI enhancements and game balance improvements. The patch is just over 127 megs in size and is All-Inclusive, meaning it can be applied to any previous Battlefront.com released, English language version of the game.

In addition to the v1.03 Patch, we have also updated the Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Demo. The new demo includes all the relevant v1.03 updates.

File Details
Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Expansion v1.03 Patch
Filesize: 127.86 Megabytes

Patch here

Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare Expansion v1.03

TV Station Manager video game German version Mac or PC

Winter Wolves Releases TV Station Manager German Language

Winter Wolves Games has just released the german language version of their popular tycoon game called TV Station Manager.

The game lets you take the control of a small independent television station about to go bankrupt, managing the TV schedule, buying advertising, creating your own TV Shows and much more.

Now you can choose directly from the starting menu if to play the game in standard English or in the new German language. Everything in the game has been translated, from the buttons to the movie names and descriptions.

Several minor bugfixes are also present in this version.

The demo is available for both Mac and Pc, and the full version can be purchased safely online from company's website for the price of $19.95.

Download here

StoneLoops – dynamic Jurassic puzzle-arcade game free trial download

With a rumble of grinding stones and dinosaur's roar, Codeminion launches StoneLoops!

March 26, 2008 – Codeminion, authors of the causal hit Magic Match, announced the release of StoneLoops – an amazingly dynamic puzzle-arcade game set in the prehistoric world of Jurassica. A free trial of the game is available for download on www.codeminion.com.

StoneLoops is a non-stop action marble-popping puzzle game, packed with dozens of colorful levels, constant action and... pterodactyls! Thanks to unique Pull&Push gameplay mechanics and unbelievable dynamism, it’s bound to please even the most selective gamers.

“In StoneLoops we mixed thoughtful mechanics with loads of smashtastic explosions. It makes the game appeal to fans of strategic challenge and those who want to let off steam and smash some stuff into tiny little pieces! It’s just really fun to play!” – says Konrad Olesiewicz, Codeminion’s co-owner and Game Producer.

Patch 1.02 Released For Enemy Engaged 2 PC video game

New Patch 1.02 Released For Enemy Engaged 2

Montreal, Canada March 26, 2008. Software publisher Strategy First Inc., a subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSTR), released a new patch for the popular helicopter game “Enemy Engaged 2” today. Developed by Gameyus Interactive, the new patch version 1.02 will improve and fix minor bugs. For a complete list of fixes see the history link below.

Download the patch today directly from the Strategy First website here


For a history list of improvements here

PC video game - ESCAPE FROM PARADISE CITY - Fact sheet

Paradise City drops players into a dystopian world that combines a dark underworld and elements of the supernatural. In the game, the player is required to infiltrate the gangs of Paradise City on behalf of a powerful government agency that, despite its influence, has been unable to introduce even a glimmer of law and order to this horribly corrupt city. In an intertwining chapter-driven story, the player takes turns controlling one of three gritty characters that, for their own reasons, have “volunteered” to get to the bottom of the mystery behind the controlling crime syndicate’s power.



Key features

• A deep story combining gritty gangland violence with aspects of the supernatural
• A combination of RTS and RPG elements, with players acquiring skills and developing abilities of the main characters

Nicholas Porter: ranged combat fighter


Boris Chekov: handgun fighter with the ability to hire three henchmen


Angel Vargas: close combat fighter with stealth abilities

• Players can overtake neighborhoods to generate resources/income
• RPG skill tree includes more than 50 distinct combat skills and 20 "power" skills
• 16 single-player missions
• Recruit henchmen to help you attack your enemies and maintain control of the city
• A modern, 3D graphics engine utilizing the latest HDR lighting and effects technologies, immerses players in a gritty urban world.
• Internet multiplayer play for up to eight players in two four-man teams

PC video game - A Time for Heroes has arrived – Stranger ships to stores

Fireglow Games is pleased to announce that Stranger has shipped to North American retail. Stranger is a hybrid RTS/RPG that has gamers playing as three mysterious heroes lost in a strange fantasy world. Stranger features a deep magic and enchantment system, and a rich world populated by more than a hundred unique monster types. Players can take control of three main characters and their henchmen and enjoy a single-player campaign lasting more than 30 hours, while also being able to take their game online in eight-person Internet multiplayer matches. For more information about Stranger, visit the official Web site at http://stranger-game.com.

It’s a fantasy come true: Epic role-playing adventure and real-time tactical confrontations collide in Stranger, a sprawling saga of sword and sorcery mayhem set in a world beyond your wildest imagination!

As one of three battle-hardened heroes, explore a hostile surface kingdom and mysterious subterranean realm, growing your combat skills and magical abilities. Blade and spell streak across the screen in a dizzying dance as you duel with slavering beasts and mutant monstrosities, using intuitive enchantment and melee systems or ruthless mercenaries’ help to defeat opponents. 

Gather not just your courage, but also wits and resources before proceeding… From recruiting ultra-powerful allies to going face-to-face with the blackest evil and amassing a mystical arsenal capable of seeing you safely through this epic tale, you’ll need all to meet the challenges which lie within.