New Update 1.4.1 Released for SHIP SIMULATOR 2008

Publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developer VSTEP today released a new update to their successful simulation hit Ship Simulator 2008. This highly realistic simulator puts players at the helm of some of the World’s most varied and detailed ships found at sea, allowing them to explore accurately recreated environments. Ship Simulator is available in 20 countries and 7 languages.

Update 1.4.1 is multilingual and suitable for all available versions of Ship Simulator 2008. It upgrades versions 1.0 until 1.4 to version 1.4.1. Furthermore the update is suitable for players with Ship Simulator 2008 and the official add-on Ship Simulator 2008: New Horizons.

Some of the new key features included in Update 1.4.1 include:

• Towing performance improved - Towing has been enhanced by a new system that improves the towing performance of all tugboats.



• Improved ocean bump maps and ship dynamics - Wave effects on all ships have been improved, recreating waves on a more realistic scale and intensifying the sailing experience for all vessels.



• Improved AI awareness – AI captains have better awareness and, depending on the size and speed of your vessel, AI controlled ships will stop for your ship to pass.



• Pushboat connection - The pushboat is able to connect to the barges using a new type of rope only available for the pushboat.

With the growing number of Ship Simulator users worldwide, VSTEP is continuously adding new content and features. In Ship Simulator 2008, players will perform a multitude of tasks, all set within stunning 3D environments. They will take control of a wide array of vessels – from massive cargo ships and ferries, to speedboats, yachts, water taxis, personal watercrafts, and even the mighty Titanic.

The waters you sail are as varied as the ships, including the harbours of New York, the Thai Phi Phi Islands, Rotterdam and Hamburg, plus three newly added harbours Southampton, Marseille and San Francisco. Ship Simulator 2008 incredibly recreates real-world locations from around the globe and presents players with the challenges of commanding the vessel of their choice on the open sea.

To download update 1.4.1 and the complete feature list, visit: www.lighthouse-interactive.com

To find out more about Ship Simulator 2008 and to keep up with the latest news, visit: www.lighthouse-interactive.com and www.shipsim.com.

Guitar Hero World Tour - the definitive rock and roll music video game

New State of the Art Wireless Instruments; Innovative Music Studio Lets Players Compose, Record, Edit and Share Music - Biggest Selection of On-Disc Music with All Master Tracks; Robust New Eight-Player "Battle of the Bands" Mode

When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Activision, Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment from the No1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour will transform music gaming by marrying Guitar Hero’s exhilarating guitar gameplay, with a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless instruments with revolutionary new online and offline gameplay modes. The game will feature a slick newly redesigned guitar, a genuine electronic drum kit and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock and roll anthems, along with online Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands.”

Delivering the largest on-disc set list in a music-rhythm game to-date, Guitar Hero World Tour is comprised entirely of master recordings from some of the greatest classic and modern rock bands of all-time including Van Halen, Linkin Park, The Eagles, Sublime and many more. Additionally, the game will offer significantly more localized downloadable music than ever before on all of the next-generation consoles. Budding rock stars will also be given creative license to fully customize everything from their characters’ appearance and instruments to their band’s logo and album covers.

In addition to a newly designed more responsive guitar controller and microphone, Guitar Hero World Tour will deliver the most realistic drum experience ever in a video game with an authentic electronic drum kit. Featuring three drum pads, two raised cymbals and a bass kick pedal, the drum controller combines larger and quieter, velocity-sensitive drum heads with soft rubber construction to deliver authentic bounce back and is easy to set up, move, break down and store.

“Guitar Hero has set the standard for music-based gaming and with Guitar Hero World Tour and the game’s groundbreaking Music Studio, we are once again delivering unprecedented innovation that has the potential to revolutionize consumer generated music, much in the same way that video sharing hubs have driven user generated video,” said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for RedOctane. “With the introduction of our advanced high-quality new wireless instruments, in-depth customization options and advanced online functionality, the game enables music fans and gamers globally to share in the most social and expressive music experience ever.”

Guitar Hero World Tour delivers more ways to play than ever before. Virtual musicians can live out their rock and roll fantasies by playing either a single instrument, or any combination of instruments, in addition to the full band experience. In addition to all of the online gameplay modes from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero World Tour introduces Battle of the Bands mode which allows eight players to join online and challenge each other band-to-band to determine who is the best of the best. In the Band modes, up to four players can jam together, online or off, as they progress through the game, and in single-player Career Mode, players can jam on any of the instruments in branching venue progression enabling them to rock out in the order of their choice.

The game’s innovative new Music Studio lets players express their musical creativity by giving them access to a full compliment of tools to create digital music from scratch, utilizing all of the instruments, and then play their compositions in the game. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes where other gamers can download their unique compositions and play them.

Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. The Wii version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system version is being developed by Budcat. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.

Belief & Betrayal Conspiracy Adventure Game Gone Gold

Leading Publishers Lighthouse Interactive and dtp Entertainment AG announced that their highly anticipated and enthralling conspiracy Adventure game Belief & Betrayal has gone gold. Players are thrust into a secretive and mysterious world of power and intrigue as they investigate a remarkable cold case murder. Belief & Betrayal will begin shipping to retailers across Canada and the United States on June 10, 2008 and is scheduled to hit store shelves in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia on June 20, 2008. This point-and-click Adventure game on PC DVD-ROM for Europe and PC CD-ROM for North America is Windows Vista compatible.

"After an extensive period of testing, the English version of Belief & Betrayal has been optimized to satisfy the expectations of Adventure gamers," said Erik Schreuder, CEO of Lighthouse Interactive. "Belief & Betrayal was released in France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland experiencing much success. Now it is time for gamers in English speaking territories to enjoy this intriguing Adventure game."

To find out more about Belief & Betrayal and to keep up with the latest news on the game, visit www.lighthouse-interactive.com and www.beliefandbetrayal-game.com.

GAME SUMMARY

As journalist Jonathan Danter, you discover that a ten year old murder is somehow part of a greater mystery that could destroy humanity itself. Filled with baffling plot twists and conspiracy theories, you must uncover the mystery that reaches back through history from 1194 A.D. to the time Judas received 30 pieces of silver to betray Christ.

Travel to exotic locations throughout Europe including: London, Venice, Rome and the Vatican, to uncover skeletons hidden deep within the closets of some of the most powerful leaders around the World.

FEATURES

• Play as 3 different characters throughout the game to solve the mystery
• Find lost ancient manuscripts and decipher mind-boggling codes and symbols
• Explore stunning environments and incredibly re-created historic locations
• Strong action/adventure storyline creates a compelling gameplay experience
• Use the memories and thoughts of the intriguing cast of characters to solve puzzles and expose dark mysteries
• Game based on historical events though the story is pure fiction
• Easy to navigate 3rd person point & click interface using the Virtools engine

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OS: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
CPU: 1,2 GHz Intel Pentium processor or AMD Athlon processor
RAM: 256 MB (1 GB recommended for Windows Vista)
Video: 64 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible or better video card
PC DVD-ROM: 4x
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Available Hard Disk Space: 2,5 GB
DirectX: 9.0c
Other: Mouse, Keyboard and Speakers

Angles Online - PC Game Newbie Guide Number 1

Angles Online - Newbie Guide No.1

The new Eden expansion has successfully attracted a large number of new players to register, so the Angles Online team wants to teach newbie players all the basics about the Angel Lyceum and the new version.

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Zu Online: New Client & Patch Released

The Zu Online Team announced that the new 1.4.06 Patch had been released on May 21st with an adjustment to class balance and improvement of the PVP system.

Please visit the official site to download either the latest client 1.4.06 or the complete patch for updating any previous version to 1.4.06.

The Latest Client 1.4.06
Zu Online Game Client Link

Zu Online Game Complete Patch


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EA ship Rock Band to Europe

MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Ship Rock Band in the United Kingdom, France and Germany

Award-Winning Rock Band will be Available on Retail Shelves by End of Week


Rock Band begins its European invasion this week as Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks, along with marketing and distribution partner Electronic Arts, today announced that Rock Band has shipped to retail and will be available in the United Kingdom, France and Germany by the end of the week.

Rock Band will have an exclusive launch window on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft beginning on May 23. Rock Band will be available for additional platforms later this summer.

Rock Band is an all-new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune, mastering lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. With more master recordings than any other music game, Rock Band features some of the world’s biggest rock artists and spans every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk.

In addition to the 58 tracks from the North American release, Rock Band will feature nine new tracks spanning German, French and UK hits including:

• Blur “Beetlebum” (English)*
• Oasis “Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” (English)
• Tokio Hotel “Monsoon” (English)
&nbs p; • Muse “Hysteria” (English)
• Les Wampas “Manu Chao” (French)
• Playmo “New Wave” (French)
• Die Toten Hosen “Hier Kommt Alex” (German)
• Juli “Perfekte Welle” (German)
• H-Block X “Countdown to Insanity” (German)
(*indicates cover song)

In addition, Rock Band’s unprecedented library of more than 110 songs available for purchase and download to date in North America is now available in Europe. Each track will be available for 160 Microsoft Points on Xbox 360. All new Rock Band downloadable content will be available simultaneously in the US and Europe on a weekly basis. For a complete list of Rock Band songs available for purchase to date, please go to http://www.rockband.com/dlc.

Since its North American release in 2007, Rock Band has garnered more than 40 awards including Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007 and three awards at The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards including Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack.

Rock Band is rated 12+ by PEGI.

Launch date for Infinite Undiscovery from Square Enix announced

INFINITE UNDISCOVERY is Unchained on Xbox 360: September 2, 2008

INFINITE UNDISCOVERY for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will ship September 2, 2008. The first in a completely new lineup of Square Enix titles for Xbox 360, this fantasy RPG (role-playing game) is a collaborative project with fan favorite development studio tri-Ace Inc. (STAR OCEAN and VALKYRIE PROFILE).

“With the simultaneous release of INFINITE UNDISCOVERY, Square Enix is entering an exciting new period of delivering great gaming experiences to our fans all around the world at the same time, creating new global communities,” said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. and Square Enix, Ltd. “This is something that we have aimed to do for a long time and we look to continue to deliver worldwide gaming experiences across all platforms well into the future.”

INFINITE UNDISCOVERY envelops players in an engaging real-time world where every decision you make leads to a myriad of discoveries and affects every encounter. The developers that set a new standard for RPGs by fusing exploration with battle in the STAR OCEAN series establish a new benchmark for the genre, perfectly integrating traditional tri-Ace elements with the technological power of Xbox 360. The experience is enhanced with a soundtrack by composer Motoi Sakuraba from the STAR OCEAN and VALKYRIE PROFILE series.

GAMEPLAY: DISCOVERY & IMPACT
Every discovery and action that players make has an instant impact on the world, creating an unpredictable gaming experience.

Situational Battles
As players are faced with a variety of episodic situational battles, they will discover that they may have to try various methods to defeat the enemy, where the most obvious solution is rarely the right move. Players can assemble parties from a pool of 18 characters, choosing those with the best combination of abilities for the job. Snipe distant enemies with the help of a bow-wielding ally or skilled magic user. Based on each player’s decisions, the intricate environments will offer a variety of experiences, presented in a way never before seen in RPGs.

A Seamless World and Real-time Action
Players are drawn deeper into the world as each act becomes more crucial to survival. To make careful decisions and advance, players will need to rely not only on sight and sound, but also scent. Combat, exploration and other actions will all take place within the same environment, seamlessly shifting between each game facet.

STORY
Known as the throne of the gods, the moon rested peacefully in the heavens. Man enjoyed great prosperity by harnessing the power of the celestial body.

Until one day...
A sinister force ensnared the moon with chains and fastened them to the surface, bleeding the life from the planet. The enchained lands were transformed into withering wastelands, and their once carefree inhabitants now lived in fear. Behind the world's plight were the Dreadknight and his menacing horde, the Order of Chains.

Deep in a forest, in one of the Order's prisons, a young boy named Capell was being held captive. His captors called him the "Liberator," though he had no clue as to what they meant. On the third day of his imprisonment, he was rescued by a spirited young woman named Aya. She was a member of a small band of brave warriors who had gathered under the banner of Sigmund the Liberator to free the world from the iron grip of the Order.

Upon meeting Sigmund, he was surprised to find a man who shared his very face and appearance. This meeting would change Capell's life forever and shake the foundation of the world itself.

The brand new trailer can be viewed exclusively today on GameTrailers.com at: http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5501.html. Additionally, starting this Thursday, the new trailer will be available in full HD on the Square Enix members site at http://member.square-enix.com/na/.

Madden NFL 09 on Sony PlayStationPortable entertainment pack launched

Bundle for the Ultimate Sports Fan Includes Metallic Blue PSP System, Madden NFL 09, NFL: In Just One Play UMD Video, a Voucher to Download Beats and a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Print

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the Madden NFL 09 PSP (PlayStationPortable) Entertainment Pack, a limited-edition bundle launching in August that’s sure to score with fans of EA’s best-selling Madden NFL football franchise, as well as sports enthusiasts of all types. This special bundle ($199.99 MSRP) will feature a limited-edition “Metallic Blue” PSP system with the highly anticipated Madden NFL 09 game; “NFL: In Just One Play” on UMD (Universal Media Disc) Video from Warner Brother a PLAYSTATION Network voucher to download Beats from PLAYSTATION Store (accessible via a PC); and a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, for storing photos, music, video and more.

“Sports games are one of the most popular types of games among PSP owners, and it was only natural to make our next PSP Entertainment Pack a sports-themed bundle,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. “PSP continues to have great momentum in the marketplace. We expect that the Madden NFL 09 PSP Entertainment Pack will capitalize on this momentum and strengthen PlayStation’s presence in the sports genre.”

“EA SPORTS is extremely excited to partner with SCEA on this bundle,” said Director of Marketing Chris Erb. “Combining the innovation of Madden NFL 09 with the quality of the PSP handheld gives gamers an immersive football experience.”

The Madden NFL 09 PSP Entertainment Pack will be available on August 12 and includes the following content. The total cost for each of the components, if purchased separately, would be more than $260, which means more than $60 of added value will be delivered to consumers
purchasing this bundle.

• “Metallic Blue” PSP system; this is the only time that this special PSP color will be offered in North America.
• Madden NFL 09: Twenty years as a dynasty of gaming, Madden NFL 09 aims to deliver the most immersive gameplay, the richest online offerings and the most comprehensive feature depth in the history of the franchise. Madden NFL 09 features legendary quarterback Brett Favre as its cover athlete.
• “NFL: In Just One Play” UMD video: Hosted by one of the most colorful and premiere receivers in the game today, Chad Johnson, NFL: In Just One Play features an inside look at some of the X factors in the league. NFL: In Just One Play, the first UMD video from NFL Films, combines sound, action and interviews to showcase some of the NFL’s most exciting players including Randy Moss, Reggie Wayne, Larry Fitzgerald, Braylon Edwards, Adrian Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Cromartie, Ed Reed and more.
• Beats PLAYSTATION Network voucher: Download the PLAYSTATION Network exclusive title, Beats*, to your Memory Stick PRO Duo with the included voucher. Beats is a new and exciting way to interact with your music collection on your PSP system. It breathes life in to your music by using a beat tracking technology to create gameplay from any song the player supplies. The title is currently available on PLAYSTATION Store (http://store.playstation.com).
• 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo – Store your photos, music, videos, and game saves.

SCEA will support the Madden NFL 09 bundle with an integrated marketing campaign, including dedicated TV, online, and outdoor advertising; direct mail and e-mail; public relations support; and targeted event and mobile promotions. The PSP Core Pack will still be offered on an ongoing basis.

Consumers continue to adopt the PSP system as their portable entertainment device of choice, thanks to the growing availability of content. With a library totaling more than 375 games, thousands of Internet radio stations and more than 460 feature films, TV programs, and videos from major studios and record labels, consumers have no shortage of choices when it comes to content for their PSP systems.

Koei ships over 1.5 million Warriors Orochi games

KOEI's DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS Crossover is an Undisputed Hit

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, announced today that the company has shipped a combined one and a half million units worldwide of WARRIORS OROCHI across all video game platforms. The hit game is a crossover of two of the company’s biggest franchises, DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS.

“This milestone is a significant testament to the global impact not only of this game, but also to the tremendous admiration that fans worldwide share for the DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS characters,” said Amos Ip, Senior Vice President at KOEI Corporation. “As we celebrate, I would like to recognize and express our thanks to the video game world’s greatest fans for making this achievement possible.”

WARRIORS OROCHI is available for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, Windows-based PC, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.

KOEI also announced that it is bringing WARRIORS OROCHI 2 to North America. The game will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2 in September 2008.

Nascar 09 soundtrack from EA

EA ANNOUNCES NASCAR 09'S SOUNDTRACK

NASCAR 09 Soundtrack Revs Gamers' Engines with artists P.O.D., AFI, The Black Keys, From First to Last, and Airborne

NASCAR 09 will feature the electrifying mix of rock, country, metal, and punk music that will make up the explosive soundtrack of NASCAR 09. Hit music from artists such as P.O.D., AFI, and The Black Keys, just to name a few, will set the heart-pounding mood as gamers prepare to hit the pedal and race their way to victory.



Today, in celebration of NASCAR 09, EA SPORTS hosts an exclusive red carpet event at Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s hot new nightclub, Whisky River, in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Top NASCAR drivers, including NASCAR 09 cover athlete Jeff Gordon, will be attending the event and checking out the game, while also being treated to a rocking performance by NASCAR 09 soundtrack artist, P.O.D.

NASCAR 09 In-Game Soundtrack Track Listing

1. AFI Ether
   
2. Airbourne Runnin’ Wild
   
3. Airbourne Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast
   
4. Christian Kane The House Rules
   
5. The Parks Born Into It
   
6. From First To Last Two As One
   
7. Jet Black Stare It’s Over
   
8. Jet Black Stare Ready To Roll
   
9. Keith Anderson C’MON!
   
10. The Parlor Mob Hard Times
    
11. P.O.D. Condescending
    
12. Rev Theory Light It Up
    
13. The Black Keys Strange Times
    
14. Theory Of A Deadman Got It Made
    
15. Third Day This Is Who I Am
    

NASCAR 09 will be available on PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 and ships on June 10. The game features highly adaptable gameplay that fits players of all levels and gives the gamers access to the emotion of NASCAR more than ever. Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon serves as your guide as you try to build your reputation and race your way to the top in NASCAR 09.