Musical Duo Storm Castle in The Princess Bride Video Game for Macs

Eagerly Anticipated Adaptation of 1987 Classic Features Grammy-Winner Steve Horowitz as Lead Composer; "This Spartan Life" Creator Chris Burke as Sound Designer

Grammy Award-winner Steve Horowitz, best known for his work on Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me, is serving as audio director and lead composer on the upcoming The Princess Bride Game, with Chris Burke, the 8-bit musician and creator of Halo machinima talkshow, This Spartan Life, providing the sound effects.

“We know that we selected the right person to manage the complex audio demands of this game,” said Christopher Romero, CTO, Worldwide Biggies. “With Steve, we have an artist who understands both film and games. It’s rare, even today, to find such a unique combination of talent and experience. Steve’s choice to bring Chris Burke into the project was perfect. The way they worked together to underscore the action sequences and pace the narrative breaks is absolutely brilliant and adds so much to the game.”

This is not Steve’s first foray into the world of interactive entertainment. He started creating audio for games way back in the early 1990’s, composing and directing for companies like Sega, Sony and Rocket Science. His resume includes both BDA & Webby awards for his work with Nickelodeon Digital where he has literally worked on hundreds of projects with many of Nick’s most beloved characters like Sponge Bob, Jimmy Neutron, Dora the Explorer, and The Wonder Pets.

The Princess Bride Game will go on sale as a digital purchase at the official game Web site and other major game portals on June 11. The game comes with a MSRP of $19.95, and is available for Mac OS X / Windows 2000, XP and Vista. For more information, as well as to pre-order a copy, visit:
http://www.princessbridegame.com.

Steve Horowitz's music is available for purchase online from both iTunes and Amazon.

However, the best place to start is at his official Web site, www.thecodeinternational.com .

Etrian Odyssey II - Heroes of Lagaard Nintendo DS Character Profiles

Medic

These healing specialists have a few new tricks up their sleeves, including a skill that heals the entire party’s full HP, and the ability to sacrifice their own lives to resurrect and fully heal the rest of the party. They can also remove the entire party’s bindings or status ailments at a stroke, and reduce the damage taken from hazard floors through pre-emptive medicine.

Force Skill: H. Touch
This formerly weak ability has received a major upgrade, allowing the medic’s healing hands to recover the entire party’s HP and status.

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Troubadour

Troubadours have no skills that directly deal damage, but they are masters of supporting their fellow warriors. With a troubadour’s songs, any attack can gain elemental properties, any enemy’s status boosts can be nullified, and any deficiencies in the party’s make-up can be smoothed over. In addition, the troubadour’s music has charms to soothe the savage beast—or to rile it! Their voices can draw FOEs to a given position, or lull them to sleep entirely.

Force Skill: Crusade
This stirring battle hymn increases the entire party’s attack power, defensive strength, and maximum HP.

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Protector

The protector’s role is better-defined when fighting in High Lagaard. New skills allow more versatility when choosing who to defend: the front or back line, the entire party, or a single member. The protector is now the only class that can raise the entire party’s defence, whether from physical damage or elemental attacks.

Force Skill: Painless
Granting the entire party the ultimate defense, the protector completely blocks all forms of damage for a single turn.

Discontinued 60GB PS3 is the stuff of legend it was the best PS3 ever made

The discontinued 60GB PS3 is the stuff of legend, and for good reason: it was the best PS3 ever made. When ours broke, we braved the wild and woolly world of retail and customer service to see if we could get our beloved 60GB model replaced.

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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution Sneak-Peek at iGames from June 5

Demo Showcase to be Held at Over 50 Select iGames Centers across North America


WHAT:
Leading game center organization iGames will host a demo showcase to get gamers ready for the release of Sid Meier’s Civilization® Revolution, the console debut of the blockbuster strategy game from Firaxis and 2K Games.

WHEN & WHERE:
June 5 at over 50 select iGames member centers

ABOUT THE GAME:
Built from the ground up solely for console and handheld gamers, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution features fast-paced, pick-up-and-play action involving strategic global domination and history's most intrepid leaders, as well as a highly competitive multiplayer experience. Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution brings the renowned Civilization franchise to consoles for the first time, delivering the vast re-playability and unmatched addictive gameplay that has become synonymous with the works of Sid Meier. New graphical touches and a streamlined interface will transport the Civilization franchise to a level that fans have never seen before.



The game will be released in the U.S. and Canada on July 8, 2008.

3D Buzz announces Old School Level Design Contest for Unreal Tournament 3

3D Buzz is pleased to announce the official launch of the Old School Level Design Contest for Unreal Tournament 3!

The Unreal mod community is in need of some new recruits, and we want you to be one of them. This contest is unique in that ONLY those assets included with the retail version of Unreal Tournament 3, published by Midway, are permitted; absolutely NO custom content can be used in your level. This means that even if you’re completely new to the modding scene, you still have a chance to win some incredible prizes, including a chance to have your level reviewed by none other than Epic’s Design Director, Cliff Bleszinski!

Contest Prizes:

Grand Prize Winner:

• $1000 cash prize
• PlayStation 3 game console (or $500 cash)
• Autographed copy of Unreal Tournament 3 signed by the developers
• Video review of your level by the staff of 3D Buzz
• Video review of your level by Epic Design Director Cliff Bleszinski

First and Second Runners-Up:

• PlayStation 3 game console (or $500 cash)
• Autographed copy of Unreal Tournament 3 signed by the developers
• Video review of your level by the staff of 3D Buzz

This first contest involves the creation of a Deathmatch type map. Entry requires that all contestants create a frequently updated Work-In-Progress forum thread over at 3D Buzz’s website.

For more information, or to get started right away, visit the official 3D Buzz Old School Level Design Contest homepage, and be sure to check out 3DBuzz.com, where you can watch hours of free video content over Unreal Tournament 3 to get you started!

Naruto - Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2 Set to Transform the Wii Experience

The First Original NARUTO Game for Wii Promises Polished Gameplay, Completely Original Storyline for North America and a Robust Character Roster

NARUTO - Clash of Ninja Revolution 2, a fighting game for Wii. As the first NARUTO Wii title designed specifically for the North American audience, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 promises an impressive list of playable characters from the NARUTO universe, a polished and well-balanced fighting engine, and a deep, original storyline that expands upon episodes from VIZ Media’s hit animated TV series NARUTO. NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 will support widescreen (16:9) and progressive scan at 480p when it hits stores this fall.

“Because Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 is an original title for the U.S., we have had the opportunity to blend new features with the best elements from the previous games,” said Laura Yoshioka, director of consumer software at TOMY Corporation. “In addition to the new storyline, we have worked closely with the development studio, Eighting, to implement fan feedback. We actively pursued advice from tournament players to update the fighting mechanics and create balanced characters to improve the gameplay experience.”

NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 will provide players with quality fighting game mechanics and a fast-paced gameplay experience on Wii. Set after Sasuke leaves the Leaf Village to gain more power from Orochimaru, the title offers a slew of playable characters, including those developed especially for the storyline. Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 features destructible stages and four-player multiplayer battles, along with gameplay modes and characters not yet seen on the Clash of Ninja series.

Bus Driver fun addictive video game simulator out now

Bus Driver is now available for sale in retail stores and for digital download.

"I'm pleased that this type of game can get wide spread distribution. Bus Driver is a fun, addictive title that is fun to play for all ages." said Andy Sher, CEO at Meridian4.

Bus Driver is currently available in most retail stores, including GameStop and online channels, including Direct2Drive. The game is rated E by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information on the game or to purchase online, visit www.meridian4.com and click on the Featured game.



About Bus Driver

In Bus Driver, your job is to transport passengers around an attractive and realistic city. You must drive to a timetable on a planned route, while obeying traffic rules, and taking care not to upset or injure your passengers. This makes Bus Driver unlike any other driving game - the experience of driving a bus is very different from blazing through a racing circuit.

• 12 buses to drive - detailed models inspired by real-world buses, including London's double-decker bus, America's school bus, Europe's low floor buses and many more
• 30 routes arranged into 5 tiers with increasing difficulty
• Multiple duties, such as driving a school bus, transporting tourists, sight-seeing tours and even the transportation of prisoners
• High replay value based on sophisticated system of traffic rules and game-play related bonuses.
• Large city to drive in, with several districts of varying styles: modern, old-town, suburb, airport, harbor and more with day/night cycles and realistic weather conditions.
• Living roads with intelligent traffic controlled by AI system
• Non-violent, easy to pick up gameplay, suitable for all ages.

Source: IGN

Aces of the Galaxy now on Xbox Live Arcade and PC

Stunning and Hectic Space Action Shooter Now Available

Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has released Aces of the Galaxy, a high octane, retro-arcade 3D space shooter for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for PC via download. Aces of the Galaxy thrusts players into the midst of an epic kill or be killed space battle. Set in stunning, fast-moving environments the chaotic, take-on-all comers action redefines the old-school shooter.

“Players will love how fast and frantic the action gets and the fantastic visuals will really set the game apart from the pack.” said Nicole Perez, vice president of marketing, Sierra Online. “The overall intensity of Aces of the Galaxy, including some wild multiplayer action offer players some of the best arcade-style gameplay on Xbox LIVE Arcade.”

In the Aces of the Galaxy game, players quickly navigate vast, colourful space environments while blasting through onslaughts of enemy ships, dodging asteroids and other terrestrial hazards, avoiding too many damaging hits to their space ship in a frenetic fight for survival. Players take control of the powerful gun turret on an AI-driven spaceship, utilising the reticule and a fast trigger finger to vaporise wave after wave of enemies. The game features dramatic and strategic effects, including an intense bullet-time feature that slows down the oncoming hordes of enemy ships and dazzling warp zones that propel players through space at the speed of light.

Aces of the Galaxy features many different levels and multiple crossroads that enable players to choose among branching paths, providing a choice of experiences while progressing through the game. Players can take on a mass of enemies in a single-player game or team up with a buddy in the co-operative multiplayer mode both online and off.

The Aces of the Galaxy game is rated E10+ and is available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft points. For more information visit Acesofthegalaxy.com. The game is also available for PC via download at Acesofthegalaxy.com

RooGoo - available now on Xbox Live arcade - Free Demo

Fuel Your Puzzle Craze While Saving the World in this Action-Packed Story-Driven Brainteaser

New puzzle sensation Roogoo is now available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. As the last remaining Roogoo, your mission is to collect meteors by rotating platforms in this extremely addictive, original, fast-paced puzzler.

"Everyone I have seen play Roogoo doesn't want to put it down," said Melanie Mroz, CEO of Southpeak Games. "Its colorful palette, simple control scheme and intense 3D puzzle gameplay make it one of those rare pick-up-and-play titles that anybody can play. It's tremendously fun and all the while conveys a compelling tale."

In the game, players must turn platforms in order to align falling blocks with the correct shapes. However, with every level you conquer comes a new set of obstacles even more treacherous than the last. New shapes will appear along with other challenges like evil Meemoos blocking platforms, shapes traveling up rather than down, and even more fun and exciting trials.

Developed by SpiderMonk Entertainment, Roogoo features five creative worlds, loaded with over 45 frenzied puzzles. Play four-player co-op in Party Play and finish levels jointly with friends, or compete against each other head to head over Xbox LIVE in Race mode. Race to correctly pair blocks and shapes to get combos while filling up your combo bar to attack your opponent's platforms with hungry Meemoos. Every mistake you make will add damage to your health bar; receive enough damage and your opponent will be victorious.

Roogoo has a free demo available now, and the full game can be purchased for 800 Microsoft points.

For more visit www.southpeakgames.eu.

Japan gets a new, Red Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2)

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan, a division of Sony Computer Entertainment responsible for business operations in Japan, announced today that it would introduce PlayStation 2 in a new color “Cinnabar Red” (SCPH-90000 CR), on Thursday, July 3, 2008.

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