POSTAL III is a dark comedic third-person action with a twisted sense of humor, currently being co-developed by Arizona-based company Running With Scissors and Moscow-headquartered Akella and TM Studios.
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Postal 3 Trailer - dark comedic third-person action
POSTAL III is a dark comedic third-person action with a twisted sense of humor, currently being co-developed by Arizona-based company Running With Scissors and Moscow-headquartered Akella and TM Studios.
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Why Xbox Live Isn't Free
Until recently, Microsoft could brag about how Live was by far the most feature-complete online service on any platform, with a unified Friends list, the best online shop, voice and video chat as standard and a consistent and stable online experience. But in recent months there’s been a shift in the market, and even bigger changes are coming. . .
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Code of Honor 2 - Conspiracy Island - Fact Sheet
Code of Honor 2 - Conspiracy Island
Product: Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island
Developer: City Interactive
Format: PC CD-ROM
Game Type: Action/Modern First-person Shooter
SRB Rating: T.B.D.
Availability: August 2008
SRP: $19.99
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Developed by award-winning developer and publisher City Interactive and the follow-up to the international best-seller Code of Honor - Foreign Legion, the new Code of Honor 2 - Conspiracy Island immerses players in extreme action as they try to save the region of Guiana after a terrorist group apprehends an experimental nuclear reactor.
STORY OVERVIEW
On the coast of South America, in the quiet region of Guiana, lurks a deadly terrorist group. The Global Revolutionary Front rebels are heading to the Isle of Ile Royale to gain control of an experimental nuclear reactor. A series of events including the stealing of the nuclear reactor thrusts the whole territory in extreme danger. It is up to the Foreign Legion to capture the terrorist group and save the day.
The player becomes a member of the Foreign Legion and heads into battle to conquer the enemy and save Guiana. Using military skills in order to overcome the terrorist group, the player will have to think fast in order to stay one step ahead. The player will be forced to perform under intense pressure with no time to spare in regaining control of the reactor. The clock is ticking, can the region be saved?
FEATURES
- Nine different missions filled with a dramatic storyline that causes the player to explore the mind of the rebel army in order to regain control of the nuclear reactor
- As a member of The Legion, experience and travel through rugged terrain including a labyrinth of caves, a 19th century prison, research facilities and more to stop the enemy and obtain the nuclear reactor
- The modified JupiterEX Engine delivers astonishing graphics that immerses the player in a realistic world of stunning detail, dynamic lighting and breathtaking effects; the engine also provides outstanding AI
- Special effects new to the series include a covert firing system that allows the player to “blind fire” from behind walls or low obstacles; a new “bullet penetration” special effect, allowing the player to shoot enemies taking cover behind thin walls or barriers; and weapon modification features so the player can modify his main firearm for maximum results (sniper mode to assault mode at any time during the game)
- Two totally different endings
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP(SP2), DirectX 8.1
• CPU 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM
• Video card Nvidia GeForce or ATI Radeon 32 MB RAM, DirectX 8.1 compatible
• 1 GB of free HDD
• DVD-ROM 4x or faster, mouse, keyboard, sound card compatible with DirectX 8.1
How to solve common problems on Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii
Online support site compares problems reported by XBox 360 and Wii users.
Guess which problem took the top spot?
Community members solve problems dealing with all kinds of devices. I had a recent problem with my Xbox 360 and when I checked at the amount of problems associated with Video Games Console, I came to a surprising discovery.
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Get your paws on Sims 2 Pets now on N-Gage
Your pet no longer needs to stay at home with The Sims 2 Pets by Electronic Arts now available on N-Gage-compatible Nokia devices. Start by creating a Sim and then choosing a puppy for them to love as their own.The puppy can be customized by breed, fur colour and name. Your Sim can then take their furry friend to the park, buy it toys and stylish accessories, and teach it tricks. Make sure your Sim takes good care of the puppy, because a neglected companion might destroy the houseplants or even worse!
Earn rewards by completing goals such as buying new toys and accessories. Use N-Gage Arena to upload and store game stats and calculate player rankings.
The Sims 2 Pets is now available at http://www.n-gage.com
Last King of Africa - adventure game on Nintendo DS
Last King of Africa, Benoît Sokal's first adventure game for the Nintendo DS.
The game will be available end of 2008.
The game will be available end of 2008.
Last King of Africa on Nintendo DS invites you on a fantastic journey deep into an imaginary Africa where you will play the role of young Ann Smith, daughter of the last king of Maurania. Ann is on her way to assist her dying father on his deathbed when her plane crashes near a city held by a rebel faction, on the north side of the country. Ann lives through this terrible accident and wakes up with amnesia in a prince’s palace. That is how her extraordinary journey begins.
In order to develop the game on the Nintendo DS, this amazing adventure created by Benoit Sokal had to be totally rethought with regard to Paradise on the PC. The numerous puzzles and mind-teasers throughout the game have been completely reworked and now offer an original and intuitive gameplay that takes advantage of the Nintendo DS functions. The use of the stylus, microphone and your own logic will be of capital importance in solving the puzzles and mind-teasers.
The story itself has undergone some refreshing changes and is now much more coherent and surprising. These modifications are notable in the radical change in the relationships between the principal characters and in the combination and simplification of the dialogues that retain only the essential information needed to understand the story line without artificially prolonging the game.
Still with the same intention of facilitating comprehension, Nintendo DS’s dialogue interface offers a more expressive identification of the characters. The characters are now displayed with a close up shot on the DS’ upper screen. Also, 3D action phases have been eliminated to make Last King of Africa a true, pure and traditional point & click adventure game.
Finally, Last King of Africa on Nintendo DS has equipped itself with a clear and detailed layout of the game’s zones for increased ease of orientation during the course of the adventure. The game has also equipped itself with a help system to lend a hand to players during exploration phases and to avoid fastidious 'pixel hunting'. Thanks to its magnificent 2D scenes in which detailed 3D characters evolve, perplexing mind-teasers and exciting alternative stories, Last King of Africa has all the necessary qualities to make this a great Nintendo DS adventure.
Last King of Africa will be released on Nintendo DS end of the year 2008.
Gothic 3 – Forsaken Gods: First Screenshots available
Official Gothic 3 Add On. A vivid world, intoxicating new quests and the gloomy Gothic atmosphere invite fans to spend hours playing this exciting new chapter in the epic and popular RPG series. Have a look at the screenshots and get ready for the perfect Gothic experience once again.
Official Gothic 3 Add On. A vivid world, intoxicating new quests and the gloomy Gothic atmosphere invite fans to spend hours playing this exciting new chapter in the epic and popular RPG series. Have a look at the screenshots and get ready for the perfect Gothic experience once again.
About Gothic 3 – Forsaken Gods
Two Years after the phenomenal success of Gothic 3, this new episode offers a new glimpse into the amazing world of Gothic. Forsaken Gods includes new quests, new monsters and many of the old friends whom gamers around the world got to know in previous episodes. Gothic 3 - Forsaken Gods will answer all the questions which have risen in the past and will slowly introduce the fans to a new chapter...
Features
System: PC
Genre: RPG
Release: Q4 2008
Official Gothic 3 Add On. A vivid world, intoxicating new quests and the gloomy Gothic atmosphere invite fans to spend hours playing this exciting new chapter in the epic and popular RPG series. Have a look at the screenshots and get ready for the perfect Gothic experience once again.
About Gothic 3 – Forsaken Gods
Two Years after the phenomenal success of Gothic 3, this new episode offers a new glimpse into the amazing world of Gothic. Forsaken Gods includes new quests, new monsters and many of the old friends whom gamers around the world got to know in previous episodes. Gothic 3 - Forsaken Gods will answer all the questions which have risen in the past and will slowly introduce the fans to a new chapter...
Features
- Lively and interactive environment which reacts to the player's actions, creating a very intense and realistic atmosphere
- Improved graphics quality thanks to updated engine technology
- Enhanced user interface
- 15-20 intense hours of gameplay
- Improved combat system with new combat rules
- Plenty of new weapons, armour, monsters and quests
System: PC
Genre: RPG
Release: Q4 2008
Ubisoft to tour UK Summer Festival with Games Previews...
Ubisoft is set to tour some of the UK’s premier music and sports festivals this Summer, to allow visitors to be among the first to play some of the company’s largest up-coming releases.
The Ubisoft Summer Festival Tour 2008 has been confirmed to attend high-profile festivals such as Hard Rock Calling (Hyde Park, 28th – 29th June) The O2 Wireless Festival (Hyde Park, 3rd – 6th July) Ripcurl Boardmasters (Newquay, 4th - 11th August) and Reading Festival (Reading, 23rd – 26th August) Visitors will be able to access a special Ubisoft trailer to play a variety of up-coming games such as:
If playing the games is not enough then Ubisoft is set to launch a host of competitions before and during each of the festivals. Beforehand, people can access the Ubisoft Summer Festival 2008 website at http://www.myspace.com/ubisoftsummertour to win tickets to each of the festivals. Visitors to the stand at each of the festivals can win exclusive merchandise and will also be entered into a prize draw to win a 42” TV, a Microsoft Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii.
Check out the website http://www.myspace.com/ubisoftsummertour to find out more about details of the Summer Festival Tour 2008.
The Ubisoft Summer Festival Tour 2008 has been confirmed to attend high-profile festivals such as Hard Rock Calling (Hyde Park, 28th – 29th June) The O2 Wireless Festival (Hyde Park, 3rd – 6th July) Ripcurl Boardmasters (Newquay, 4th - 11th August) and Reading Festival (Reading, 23rd – 26th August) Visitors will be able to access a special Ubisoft trailer to play a variety of up-coming games such as:
- Tom Clancy’s EndWar,
- Tom Clancy’s HAWX,
- Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
- Soul Calibur IV
- Sports Party.
“We’re really looking forward to playing a part in key festivals this Summer, as it provides a fun and exciting way to get our games in front of many different audiences.” said Jacqui Lennon, the organiser of the Ubisoft Summer Festival Tour. “It also provides people of all ages and gaming abilities the chance to play Ubisoft games.”
If playing the games is not enough then Ubisoft is set to launch a host of competitions before and during each of the festivals. Beforehand, people can access the Ubisoft Summer Festival 2008 website at http://www.myspace.com/ubisoftsummertour to win tickets to each of the festivals. Visitors to the stand at each of the festivals can win exclusive merchandise and will also be entered into a prize draw to win a 42” TV, a Microsoft Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii.
Check out the website http://www.myspace.com/ubisoftsummertour to find out more about details of the Summer Festival Tour 2008.
Online game - The Reawakening launched
Yay, finally! Swedish online game developer Lockpick Entertainment today announced that their anticipated Free-2-Play MMORTS game Dreamlords The Reawakening is launching at 2PM CET today.
Hordes of fans equipped with torches and pitchforks gathered in the parking lot outside the offices of Lockpick Entertainment in Skövde Sweden today, demanding the release of the long awaited follow-up The Reawakening. After an hour long stand-off, CEO David Rosén finally gave in and released first a Thûl, followed by a Covenant, a Nihilim and then the complete game. Everything immediately went online and can be found at www.dreamlords.com where anyone can access the Free-to-play game.
Needless to say the crowd cheered and spared the dazed developers. In the end everybody became best friends and gamed happily ever after.
“I am still a bit shaken by the events but very happy. We knew that the game was long awaited but I must say this was quite a surprise. Luckily the game was ready but in the end we had to release the Thûl before he’d taken a shower and put on some decent clothes…that is why he’s looking grumpy and acts pretty aggressive in the game,” said David Rosén.
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