Metal Gear Soild 4 increases hardware sales in North America and sells 1.3 Million units worldwide.
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Monday, June 16, 2008
Metal Gear Solid 4 sells through the roof - 1.3 million units shifted
Metal Gear Soild 4 increases hardware sales in North America and sells 1.3 Million units worldwide.
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Penumbra - Requiem official release date
Paradox Interactive today announced the official release date for Penumbra - Requiem, expansion to the critically acclaimed horror release Penumbra - Black Plague.
Penumbra - Requiem is scheduled for release on August 27, 2008. The game will be available exclusively via digital download at GamersGate. The expansion has been developed by Frictional Games and published by Paradox Interactive.
Requiem will tie up loose ends from previous instalments and as Philip progresses he will encounter various characters from his past. Penumbra: Requiem delves deeper into the world of the Tuurngait infection and personalities from the previous two games, Overture and Black Plague. Long lost friends will return and aid Philip on his quest, but can they really be trusted?
In the bizarre world of Penumbra: Requiem players will experience another psychological thrill on a level unheard of before Penumbra: Black Plague. This time telling what is real and what is not will be even harder and not always trusting your senses will be essential in order to survive.Download Penumbra - Black Plague from: http://www.gamersgate.com.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World - Nebulus - Last Ninja 2 -Fatal Fury - Ninja Combat on Wii VC
Head back to the 80’s this week as the SEGA MASTER SYSTEM classic, Alex Kidd in Miracle World hits Virtual Console. Take on the role of Alex Kidd in this bright and colourful platformer as you set off in search of your kidnapped brother, Egle. Pitted against monsters and the villainous henchmen of the notorious Janken the Great; run, swim and punch your way through 16 action-packed levels to see the safe return of your brother. Available to download now, get your hands on Alex Kidd in Miracle World today for 500 Wii Points.
Next up this week comes the Commodore 64 classic Nebulus. Investigate strange goings-on on the Planet Nebulus as someone or something has built huge towers on the sea floor. Head out in your submarine to all eight of the mysterious towers and navigate your way to the top of each to defuse the evil threat within. Probably one of the most outstanding games from classic software house, Hewson, in 1987, Nebulus can be downloaded now for 500 Wii Points.
Get set for the ultimate action adventure next as the Commodore 64 classic, Last Ninja 2, hits Virtual Console. Blending a mixture of exploration, puzzle solving and combat, get ready to learn the way of the ninja! In this sequel to the popular C64 original, the heroic Armakuni follows his arch-enemy, the evil Shogun Kunitoki, through time to Manhattan of 1988. Challenge your nemesis within the urban jungle and defeat him with your ninja skills. Available to download now, Last Ninja 2 can be yours for 500 Wii Points.
Prepare for battle next as the groundbreaking second instalment in SNK’s wildly popular NEOGEO fighting game series, Fatal Fury, smashes its way onto Virtual Console. Fatal Fury 2 sees Terry, Andy and Joe reprise their roles from the first title, with another five challengers stepping into the limelight to battle it out for the coveted championship title. Also introducing a novel addition to the health system that sees players able to unleash a last resort desperation technique when their health has fallen to a certain level, Final Fury 2 will sort the winners from the losers! Featuring revolutionary gameplay features, colourful graphics and an engaging soundtrack, download and enjoy Fatal Fury 2 today for 900 Wii Points.
Finally this week on Virtual Console, get ready for some high-octane side-scrolling combat action with the NEOGEO classic Ninja Combat. Hurled into the fray as a deadly ninja living in the near future, your mission is to assault the foreboding Ninja Tower, home of the evil clan of rival ninjas known as Kage Ichizoku. Players must master close combat techniques such as kicks, punches and jumps to deliver devastating blows to enemies and carve a path to Ninja Tower to defeat your rivals. With warriors such as Musashi, Kagero and Gembu at your side, and available for a friend to play in co-operative mode, undertake the ultimate ninja challenge as Ninja Combat becomes available to download today for 900 Wii Points.
The world of Crazy Mini Golf is here on the Nintendo Wii
Crazy Mini Golf - known the world over as the thing you do when you’re at the seaside, when the kids are bored or when adults have had far too many drinks and see themselves as the next Tiger Woods………
Now you can have this much crazy fun in your own home thanks to Data Design Interactive - a successful video games publisher and games developer, who today announced a new title to be added to their Nintendo Wii label, Popcorn Arcade, kidz Sports - Crazy Mini Golf.
DDI have incorporated two game styles; for first timers it’s a case of hitting the A bottom when you are lined up, then moving your arm up and down before hitting the B bottom - simple. If you fancy a real challenge, you could try the Sim version where the hitting of the ball and its strength is down to you - once mastered, you will feel like a putting green King…
DDI are also introducing the all new ‘NuYu’ character editor. Have fun and a lot of laughs creating Kidz Sports versions of you and your friends to play in game.
Take your putting to the next level with Kidz Sports - Crazy Golf.
There are 74 Crazy holes set over 4 wacky courses; you use the Wii Remote just like a real putter. There are various Game Modes including Single Hole, Championship Challenge, and the ‘Crazy Golf Tour’.
Now you can have this much crazy fun in your own home thanks to Data Design Interactive - a successful video games publisher and games developer, who today announced a new title to be added to their Nintendo Wii label, Popcorn Arcade, kidz Sports - Crazy Mini Golf.
DDI have incorporated two game styles; for first timers it’s a case of hitting the A bottom when you are lined up, then moving your arm up and down before hitting the B bottom - simple. If you fancy a real challenge, you could try the Sim version where the hitting of the ball and its strength is down to you - once mastered, you will feel like a putting green King…
DDI are also introducing the all new ‘NuYu’ character editor. Have fun and a lot of laughs creating Kidz Sports versions of you and your friends to play in game.
Take your putting to the next level with Kidz Sports - Crazy Golf.
There are 74 Crazy holes set over 4 wacky courses; you use the Wii Remote just like a real putter. There are various Game Modes including Single Hole, Championship Challenge, and the ‘Crazy Golf Tour’.
G1 Jockey game races on to Nintedo Wii using Wii Fit - Balance Board
The latest instalment in the hugely popular G1 Jockey series with G1 Jockey Wii 2008. With the last instalment utilising the Wii’s unique controllers to recreate the horse racing experience more realistically than ever before, the Wii Balance Board has now been employed to take the series a step further.
Players now get the chance to leap fences and steer their horse to victory all through the feedback from the Wii Balance Board. Assuming a jockey crouch and powering to victory should brighten up even the longest of faces this September when G1 Jockey Wii 2008 is released in the UK and across Europe.
“With G1 jockey we have always strived to recreate the full horse racing experience in the most realistic and enjoyable way possible. The Nintendo Wii and now the Wii Balance Board have enabled us to continue our desire to bring every facet of this fascinating sport into the homes of passionate horse racing fans and gamers who want to enjoy a sporting experience like no other.”Naoki Katashima, Executive Vice President KOEI Europe and US.
Shaun the Sheep to star in Nintendo DS video game
Aardman Animation’s award-winning series, Shaun the Sheep, exclusively to Nintendo DS. Players will play as the loveable sheep, Shaun, as he tries to find the rest of the flock before the Farmer arrives home.
The game will feature the fan-favourite characters, items and locations from the much-loved stop-motion animated series, as well as original content for all-new experiences with Shaun and the rest of the flock.
Gamers will explore areas based on the series, unlock show-related items and work with other sheep to manoeuvre around obstacles and access hidden areas.
Shaun the Sheep is slated to ship to retail stores in North America and Europe this fall.
In Shaun the Sheep, the sheep have escaped and Shaun must find the rest of the flock before the Farmer comes home.
Gamers will play as Shaun and interact with favourite characters such as Shirley, Timmy, Bitzer and more as they adventure through their favourite scenes and explore areas from the series like the junk pile, the sheep pool and the circus tent.
Players will utilize the DS touch screen and microphone as they experience three different gameplay modes: Story Mode, Mini-game Mode and Collection Mode and manoeuvre around obstacles, access hidden areas, and try their hand at eight unlockable mini-games and eight collectible slide puzzles.
Five “micro” games will offer players more interactivity and depth by showcasing memorable moments from the show such as saving Timmy from the circus high wire or making a ball of wool to distract Pidsley the cat!
“Shaun the Sheep is the only handheld videogame based on the show and D3Publisher has worked very closely with Oscar award-winning Aardman Animation to authentically bring the personality and humour of the series and its characters to life,” said Adam Roberts, European Managing Director, D3P.
“The pick-up and play gameplay will appeal to players of all ages while delivering the sheep humour the series is known for that adults are sure to enjoy.”
The Shaun the Sheep show has been sold in more than 150 countries including the United Kingdom (BBC), United States (Disney), France (TF1), Germany (WDR) and Japan (NHK). For more information on the series, please visit: www.shaunthesheep.com.
Rumor - "Avatars" are Microsoft's take on Nintendo Miis and Home?
An online survey reveals that Microsoft may be working on its own version of Nintendo's Miis called "Avatars."
The new Avatars will replace Gamer Pictures beginning this holiday.
The Avatars will be completely customizable. No word yet on what other functions they may have, though it's possible they could be integrated in to games in the future.
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Piglympics games on your mobile cellphone
Mobile Amusements release Piglympics
The sporting event of the year!
Can you win Bronze, Silver or Gold in the sporting event of the year featuring cute pigs! With Zeemote support built in on Nokia and Sony Ericsson versions cartoon sporting fun for your thumb awaits you!
YouTube Video: http://youtube.com/user/MobileAmusements
Features:
- 5 Challenging events!
- Cute Piggly Wiggly's!
- Easy to pickup and play!
- Zeemote supported! (Nokia & Sony)
Myth War II Closed Beta Test Launched
The Closed Beta Test for Myth War II Online has begun since 04:30 June 13(GMT-5)! IGG has released a new complete manual patch which is available on its official website.
For more information about client download and installation visit its official website
All-girl Counter-Strike Source team joins Reason Gaming
Female Counter Strike Source team previously known as ‘Feminized’ have become part of Reason Gaming’s expanding PC division. With a strong track record behind them the girls plan to build upon previous successes and represent Reason Gaming to the highest level in the European community.
With an undefeated record in the Femina Source League the previous Feminized line up have already displayed their potential with a flawless record. Reason’s new lineup will be taking part in the next season of the Femina Source League, SGL’s Benelux Premier Division and Enemy Down’s ladder in addition to planning boot camps and LAN’s in coming months.
The squad consists of five core members recruited from UK, Switzerland, Norway and Denmark bringing together the greatest female gaming talent in Europe, "We are proud to become part of Reason-Gaming! After finishing top in the first season of the Femina Source League undefeated, we knew it was time to move on to competitive mixed tournaments including LANs” remarked Kelly-Anne Chapman squad leader. “We have recently strengthened our team with a new 5th, and we look forward to continuing our success with great results under the Reason tag. Joining Reason will make our goals a reality, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to become part of their success story!"
“After venturing into female gaming earlier this year we were pleased to see so much interest and activity. Feminized had an impressive track record and with our other teams representing Reason at a European level we knew that the dedication and skills shown by these players were exactly what we are looking for.” noted Ben Dalloway, General Manager.
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