Sony adds online movies to PlayStation 3 consoles

Sony on Tuesday added online movie sales and rentals to the repertoire of PlayStation 3 videogame console features.

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N+ action platformer on Sony PSP and Nintendo DS - Fact Sheet

N+

PLATFORM: PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system and Nintendo DS
RELEASE DATE: August 2008
DEVELOPER: Silverbirch Studios
PUBLISHER: Atari, Inc.
CATEGORY: Action/Platformer
ESRB RATING: E for Everyone

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
An update to the beloved and award winning flash-game N; N+ brings the action platformer to the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS with all the features of the cult favorite and more. Faithfully translating the old-school look and action of the online game to the DS and PSP, N+ will have players leaping and avoiding obstacles using the excellent physics and collision detection while they scour each level for as much gold as they can reach before finding the switch and opening the door to the next challenging level.


N+ will have all the features that fans have come to love; hundreds of built in levels, an integrated level editor and downloadable content in the form of new level sets. New features like cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes and level sharing over the ad-hoc PSP and wireless DS connections will expand upon the gameplay possibilities inherent in the original flash game.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Hundreds of Built in Levels – The single player game has 200 levels to explore. 100 “co-op” and 50 “versus” levels for exclusive multiplayer gameplay.

• Networked Content – Download new maps from the N server; design new maps and show off your slick ninja moves.

• Level Editor – Design maps and share them with friends or the world using the integrated level editor and the ad-hoc or infrastructure modes of the Sony PSP and the Nintendo Wi-fi connection on the DS.

• Multiplayer and Playlisting – Explore various modes of multiplayer play both coop and competitive. Download or design new multiplayer maps and arenas then switch up the action by creating playlists of your favorite multiplayer levels.

Backyard Football '09 - Fact sheet

Backyard Football '09

Genre: Sports
Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, Playstation 2, PC
Developer: Humongous Inc
Rating: E for Everyone Expected
Launch Date: Oct 2008


GAME DESCRIPTION
Backyard Football, the best selling kids’ football game of all time returns for a 7th season with more pro players, exciting new features, and better game play than ever before. Backyard Football 2009 offers 7 on 7 teams with wild arcade style power moves and comes loaded with current NFL Superstars as kids (at least one from every team). The game features new Pro Bowl and tournament modes, season play or single games, custom teams and players, un-lockables, and multiple levels. Outrageous game play and awesome power ups mixed in with authentic NFL action. Backyard Football 2009 is the most fun you can have outside the stadium.


GAME FEATURES

• NFL Experience: Backyard Football 2009 includes all 32 NFL teams uniforms and logos; roster full of NFL athletes as kids, with at least one pro from every team including Tom Brady, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Tony Romo, LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Urlacher, Reggie Bush, and Frank Gore. Realistic NFL plays and strategies.

• New Game Modes: Includes new tournament and all-pro game modes. Single game play or season mode. Single and multiplayer capabilities and NDS wireless multiplayer. Season play with complete stats and standings.

• Muti-Faceted features: Includes multiple levels of difficulty and multiple camera views. Un-lockables, camera-ups and multi games are also included.

Guitar Hero - World Tour - Fact Sheet

When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen will be born with Activision’s Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the best-selling music/rhythm video game franchise, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless instruments with new revolutionary online and offline gameplay modes including online Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar, an authentic 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 ‘n’ roll anthems.



KEY FEATURES:

• State of the Art Wireless Instruments – In addition to a newly redesigned, more responsive guitar controller which features a touch-sensitive slide bar on the neck, Guitar Hero World Tour will deliver the most realistic drum experience ever in a video game with an authentic 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.
• The Next Great Songwriter, is You – Guitar Hero World Tour’s innovative new Music Studio lets players express their musical creativity by giving them access to a full complement of tools to create digital music from scratch utilizing the redesigned touch-sensitive guitar controller and an authentic drum kit. Virtuosos can then play their compositions in-game and share the recordings with the entire Guitar Hero community through GHTunes where other gamers from around the world will be able to download and play their original tracks. Available to Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 gamers is Line 6’s guitar tone technology, enabling them to use amps, cabs and effects from the world-renown Line 6 POD.
• An Original Set List that’s Truly “Everlong” – Guitar Hero World Tour features the largest, most diverse on-disc set list to appear in a music-based video game. Comprised entirely of memorable master recordings from some of the greatest artists of all-time including Van Halen, Linkin Park, The Eagles, Sublime and many more, Guitar Hero World Tour delivers over 85 tracks for countless hours of rocking. In addition to the killer track list, the game will feature rock icons such as Hayley Williams of Paramore and Travis Barker of +44 and blink-182 and a collection of many other superstar musicians making their video game debuts on the Guitar Hero stage.
• Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Starting with initial releases at launch, gamers will be able to expand the “Everlong” set list with frequent downloadable singles and track packs – including for the first time ever, in-game downloadable content on Wii. Making the options endless, rock stars will have a limitless supply of downloadable content through GHTunes™ creating a set list where the music never ends. In both the quickplay and career game modes, gamers can build their own playlists which allow them to select and perform up to six tracks in a single gig.
• Making the Band – Guitar Hero World Tour features an all-new cooperative band experience allowing gamers to share in the most social and expressive music revolution ever. Budding rock stars can live out their rock ‘n’ roll fantasies by playing either a single instrument or any combination of instruments, in addition to the full band experience. When rocking as part of a band, up to four players can jam together in quickplay or as they progress through a career. Both band and single-player careers feature non-linear progression giving artists the option to change difficulty and instruments with a variety of different gigs available at any time.
• Global Invasion – Guitar Hero World Tour introduces revolutionary new online game modes including “Battle of the Bands” which allows eight players to join online and challenge each other band-to-band to establish global supremacy. Virtual musicians in need of band mates can take their careers online forming worldwide ensembles so no rock star ever has to play a gig solo.
• Fully Customizable – Featuring one of the most extensive character creators ever, Guitar Hero World Tour allows gamers to create a rock star with style as unique as their own. Absolute customization from the clothes to the facial and body structure to the tattoos and accessories, players are encouraged to unleash their inner rock legend. The Rock Star Creator doesn’t just allow players to build the ultimate rock god; the in-depth creators include the ability to customize guitars, drums and microphones. Adding yet another layer of personalization, gamers can create custom logos for their instruments, band or album covers.

Publisher: Activision, Inc.



Developer: Neversoft (Xbox 360 and PS3)
Budcat (PS2)
Vicarious Visions (Wii)

Release Date: Fall 2008

KUNG FU PANDA - Mobile Cellphone Game - Fact Sheet

Kung Fu Panda

Prepare for Awesomeness – on your phone! Play the official mobile game based on the characters, locations and storyline of DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda. 

Players can take advantage of unique fighting styles as they step into the roles of both the hero Po and the villain Tai Lung. As Po, they must train hard to protect the Valley of Peace and achieve the status of Kung Fu master. Players may also assume the role of the treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung and set out to steal the legendary Dragon Scroll. Characters have to jump, run, dodge and duck through 10 action-packed levels as they learn to fight with tradition and honor. With success, a secret character is unlocked in this fun, exciting mobile adventure. 

• The official mobile game based on DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda.

• Features characters, locations and storyline from the film.
  
• Play as both: as the hero Po AND the villain Tai Lung.
  
• Side-scrolling action game with unique Kung Fu styles for each character.
  
• Jump, run, dodge and duck to survive 10 action-packed levels
  
• Train hard to become a Kung Fu warrior and work your way to the ultimate final battle.
  
• Unlockable levels and hidden power-ups
  
• Overview map for easy cross-level play.
  

• Bonus: Unlock a secret character! © 2008 Electronic Arts Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Sudoku - iPhone iPod touch - Mobile Cellphone Game - Fact Sheet

Sudoku

Play Sudoku on your iPhone touch screen! Tap and shake your way through 10,000 grids on five difficulty levels. Tap New Game or enter your favorite magazine or Internet puzzle in Newspaper Mode. 

Tap Pen or Pencil to enter your selection or record number possibilities. Take advantage of helpful features including Error Checking, Hint and Candidate Numbers Auto-Fill. Track your stats and Journey Points. With Sudoku on your touch screen, the solution is at your fingertips!

• Tap your iPhone touch screen to easily fill in cells.

• Set up your game quickly with simplified menu navigation.
  
• Challenge yourself with thousands of different grids.
  
• Master Five Difficulty Levels.
  
• Customize your play with two Game Modes: Normal and Newspaper.
  
• Keep the fun going with three Helper Functions.
  
• Enjoy traditional Japanese graphics and music.
  

• Follow your progress with Stats Tracking.  2008 Electronic Arts Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Tetris Pop - Mobile cellphone game - Fact Sheet

Tetris POP

Title: Tetris POP
Formats: Mobile
Label: EA Mobile
Release date: Aug 2008 (MOB)

Power Up with Tetris POP. Push your skills to the limit in frantic timed challenges. Can you beat the clock in three high-energy modes and several action-packed Tetris mini-variations? Survive wave after wave of tetriminos in Flood or drown in the matrix. Trigger bombs in Detonator to go KABOOM. Hang on tight in Ledge or plummet into a bottomless pit. Dazzle your eyes and ears with brilliant colors, animated backgrounds and pulse-pounding beats. Tetris POP is packed with surprises and secrets.

• Enjoy an incredible range of game play with 17 different mini-variations.
  
• Experience three new play modes: POP, POP Chrono and POP Mix.
  
• POP: Encounter 22 levels, each containing three mini-variations and explore eight unique "worlds," each with their own animated backgrounds and energetic music.
  
• POP Chrono: Set your desired play time and let the game tailor a play session to fit your schedule.
  
• POP Mix: Customize your game play by selecting your favorite mini-variations from the play list.
  
• Complete levels and achieve goals to progress through the game and unlock a secret surprise.
  
• Dazzle your eyes with stunning animated backgrounds
• Groove along to eight, high-energy music tracks. 2008 Electronic Arts Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Wolfenstein RPG - Mobile cellphone game - Fact Sheet

Wolfenstein RPG

Wolfenstein RPG explodes on to mobile! You are B.J. Blazkowicz, leader of an elite unit deployed by the U.S. to infiltrate Castle Wolfenstein. Your goal is to stop the Axis and save the world! Escape prison, navigate towns, and infiltrate Castle Wolfenstein to stop the Axis' diabolically evil Paranormal Division. Battle through 9 challenging levels, engage fierce enemies, and test your skills in hand to hand combat. Enter the 3D world of Wolfenstein RPG... if you dare. 

• Use your wits to survive 9 challenging levels - each with unique features.

• Battle 32 fierce enemies, including super soldiers, elite guards, zombies, and tormentors.
  
• Defeat foes with an arsenal of 17 conventional and paranormal weapons.
  
• Blast your way to freedom with dynamite or simply blast monsters.
  
• Discover secrets, treasures, and more through exploration.
  
• Earn medals and experience points for a job well done.
  
• Read books - they may enhance your abilities.
  
• Test your skills at 2 mini-games: "War" and "Kick the Chicken."

• If all else fails, smash an enemy with a toilet. 2008 Electronic Arts Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The Witcher - Enhanced Edition PC game - Fact Sheet

The Witcher - Enhanced Edition

PLATFORM: Games for Windows
RELEASE DATE: September 2008
DEVELOPER: CD Projekt RED
PUBLISHER: Atari, Inc.
GENRE: Role-Playing Game

Game Description:
The Witcher - Enhanced Edition is the ultimate version of the ultimate role-playing game. The Witcher, which was released in October 2007, has won more than 90 awards and has sold more than 800,000 copies worldwide, and The Witcher: Enhanced Edition brings the game even closer to perfection with a number of technical and visual improvements jammed into the value-packed retail box. The enhancements introduced in this version include more than 5000 lines of re-written and re-recorded dialogue, more than 200 new dialogue animations, a new character differentiation system for NPCs, an enhanced inventory with improved alchemy, reduced loading times, improved combat responsiveness and much more.

In addition to the in-game updates, The Witcher: Enhanced Edition will feature premium packaging loaded with value, including the multilingual game disc allowing you to play with any combination of voice-over and subtitles, two new adventures with full voice-over, the D’jinni Adventure Editor, the Official Soundtrack CD, a Music Inspired by The Witcher CD, an official game guide, The Witcher short story by Andrzej Sapkowski, a Making-of DVD with behind-the-scenes video footage, and a map of The Witcher’s world.

The Witcher represents the pinnacle of storytelling in role-playing games, shattering the line between good and evil with a world where moral ambiguity reigns. In a beautiful, rich game universe, the player takes on the role of renowned monster slayer, Geralt of Rivia, in an epic, action-packed narrative in which his decisions have a major impact on how the story plays out. The Witcher emphasizes story and character development in a vibrant world, while incorporating tactically-deep real-time combat like no game before it.

UBISOFT Naruto - The Broken Bond exclusive on Microsoft Xbox 360

Sequel to the Critically Acclaimed NARUTO - Rise of a Ninja Video Game arrives in time for Christmas 2008.

Ubisoft have announced the development of NARUTO - The Broken Bond, the sequel to NARUTO - Rise of a Ninja and the second game under the licensing agreement with TV TOKYO Corporation and SHUEISHA Inc. NARUTO - The Broken Bond, a game based on the world-renowned Naruto anime series, is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and will be available in North America, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan for Christmas 2008.

Building on the success of Ubisoft’s Naruto - Rise of a Ninja, this sequel features Naruto, who has now evolved into a well-respected Ninja, but his new status and abilities trigger the envy of his best friend and Ninja teammate, Sasuke. The enemy of the village, Orochimaru, takes advantage of the situation and convinces Sasuke to leave his friends and village in order to join his evil clan and become more powerful. With the help of his Ninja friends, Naruto goes on a quest to retrieve Sasuke and save him. NARUTO - The Broken Bond is also the only Naruto video game, other than Naruto - Rise of a Ninja that features an online multiplayer mode which allows players to compete against others in an online tournament mode.

“Featuring vibrant and imaginatively detailed settings, NARUTO - The Broken Bond will take players on an epic journey through an accurately recreated Naruto world,” said Christian Salomon, vice president of worldwide licensing at Ubisoft. We’re excited to continue in the Naruto - Rise of a Ninja tradition, boasting the only video game in the franchise that features an online multiplayer mode that lets players compete against their friends in tournaments over the Xbox LIVE, online entertainment network, and also gives players the opportunity to relive genuine moments of the anime, while exploring the open universe of Naruto.”