Hotel Giant DS & Hotel Giant 2 PC the success story continues

Title: Hotel Giant DS / Hotel Giant 2
Genre: Management / Lifesim
Platform: Nintendo DS & PC
Publisher: Nobilis Publishing
Release date: Q4 2008

“Hotel Giant” has been a huge success since 2002, with more than 1 million units sold all over the world! 6 years after the launch of the first edition, Hotel Giant is still among the top 10 sales of several countries (France, Spain, United Kingdom…)!!! The success story continues with Hotel Giant DS, and Hotel Giant 2 PC!


Enter the challenging and luxurious tourism industry and have a lot of fun by building, designing, marketing and managing the most fabulous hotels in the world! Take good care of your customers, to become rich, observant and all-mighty!

Moto Racer DS - The Legend is Back on Nintendo DS

Title: Moto Racer DS
Genre: Motor sports
Platform: Nintendo DS
Publisher: Nobilis Publishing
Release date: Q4 2008
Official website: www.motoracer-thegame.com


The “Moto Racer” anthology is taking a new and radical turn! With 7 million units sold to date, the motorbike franchise is back with an astonishing version specially made for the Nintendo DS. Faithful to the original game concept, Moto Racer DS will be the first true multi-discipline (“Moto GP”, “Traffic”, “Freestyle”, and “Supercross) motorbike game, for the Nintendo DS. But what makes Moto Racer DS a real event is the never before seen and intuitive SPH (Stylus Precision Handling). The exciting arcade gameplay is now powered by the use of the stylus, and the multi-player mode with up to 8 riders via the DS’ wireless connection! Come on the road again … but don’t forget your stylus this time!

Goosebumps Horrorland video game on Nintendo Wii, DS and PlayStation 2

Goosebumps HorrorLand for Wii, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo DS. Goosebumps HorrorLand is the first game to be published under Scholastic Interactive's new publishing label ELASTIC.

Scholastic Interactive is already well-known for high quality, award-winning games that educate and entertain children. Now, with the introduction of the ELASTIC label, the company is expanding its catalog to include more entertainment driven titles and broaden its reach to consumers. The titles under the new label will be published across all interactive platforms and will feature content based on Scholastic properties, such as Goosebumps, as well as other original and third-party licensed properties.

"We are delighted to be launching our new games label, ELASTIC, with Goosebumps. Goosebumps has a broad and enthusiastic global fan base who will be thrilled with our new games. What better way to deliver the thrills and chills of a Goosebumps experience than with a game that puts the player in the heart of HorrorLand," said Deborah Forte, President, Scholastic Media and Executive Vice President of Scholastic Inc.

Marking the brand's first foray into gaming consoles and handhelds, Goosebumps HorrorLand is an adventure game set in a fright-themed amusement park filled with over thirty thrilling rides and bone-chilling attractions. Sounds like fun - until players discover the scares are all too real and find themselves vanquishing vampires, hanging on for life on the Roller Ghoster and battling Certain Death. As players fiendishly try to escape the park, they will unravel a mystery, encounter a host of creepy horrors, monsters and mummies plus trademark Goosebumps twists and cliffhangers. Goosebumps HorrorLand will offer the suspense, pulse-pounding action, tension and humor that defines the franchise. Goosebumps HorrorLand, the video game, is set to make nightmares come to life on Wii (SRP $39.99), Nintendo DS (SRP $29.99), and PlayStation 2 system (SRP $29.99) in October 2008.

For an exclusive peek at Goosebumps HorrorLand, go to www.GoosebumpsVideoGame.com or to YouTube to view the "No Ordinary Park" teaser trailer.

Goosebumps books

With more than 300 million books sold in 32 languages, Goosebumps is a global mega brand.

Goosebumps HorrorLand is based on the new 12 book Scholastic series by R.L. Stine that launched in April to terrific sales and national press attention. Additional content can be found on the official Goosebumps Web site www.scholastic.com/goosebumps.

ChartTrack Weekly UK games Chart July 19

All formats

1 LEGO INDIANA JONES: ORIGINAL ADVENTURES LUCASARTS
2 WALL-E PLAY THQ
3 WII FIT NINTENDO
4 WII PLAY NINTENDO
5 SUPER SMASH BROS: BRAWL NINTENDO
6 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO
7 MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA
8 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY EA GAMES
9 BIG BEACH SPORTS PLAY THQ
10 KUNG FU PANDA ACTIVISION
11 GUITAR HERO: ON TOUR REDOCTANE
12 TOP SPIN 3 2K SPORTS
13 SPORTS PARTY PLAY ZONE
14 BEIJING 2008 SEGA
15 GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK REDOCTANE
16 DR KAWASHIMA'S BRAIN TRAINING NINTENDO
17 CARNIVAL: FUNFAIR GAMES 2KPLAY
18 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV ROCKSTAR
19 METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS KONAMI
20 FIFA 08 EA SPORTS

Dead Rising - Chop til you drop on Nintendo Wii announced by Capcom

Wii Gamers Prepare For a Zombie Invasion

Dead Rising - Chop Till You Drop is in development for the Nintendo Wii home video game system. Based on the critically acclaimed Dead Rising, which has sold in excess of one million units since its release in 2006, Dead Rising -Chop Till You Drop is scheduled to hit store shelves this Winter.

Taking advantage of the same proven technology that brought Resident Evil 4 so successfully to Nintendo Wii, Dead Rising - Chop Till You Drop delivers a more immersive, intuitive and interactive experience as players use the Wii Remote to shoot, slash and bludgeon their way through a zombie infested shopping mall, fighting for survival.

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies. Frank escapes to the local shopping mall, thinking it will be a bastion of safety but it turns out to be anything but. It will be a true struggle to survive the endless stream of enemies, but players will have full reign of a realistic shopping centre and its varied stores offering an endless supply of real and makeshift weapons to fight off the flesh-hungry mob. If Frank is running low on health he can pay a visit to one of the many restaurants or cafes for a meal in order to restore his energy and continue the fight.


The game is split into a series of individual cases, all of which Frank must complete in order to gain vital information that will allow him to piece together the truth behind the horrendous epidemic. In addition to the cases, players will be faced with the dilemma of deciding the rescue priority of the residents of Wilamette who also sought sanctuary in the mall. Depending on the player’s skill, some may not be so fortunate as each rescue needs to be undertaken in a set time period, therefore players may need to delay completion of a case in order to save a fellow human.

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop’s infectious humor delivers some welcome relief from the incessant tide of zombies with players able to dress Frank up in a variety of comedic costumes and take on the undead hordes with a selection of improvised and sometimes highly ineffective weapons such as a toy sword or a football.

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop includes the following features:

• Utilizes the same engine as Resident Evil 4 Wii edition.
• New level of interaction – aim and fire guns, swing and throw weapons and shake off zombie attacks with added Wii Remote functionality
• Huge environment – expansive indoor and outdoor areas of the mall provide a variety of different locations to explore
• Improved save functionality allows for more seamless gameplay
• Hoards of enemies on screen at once resulting in non-stop, pulse-pounding action
• Anything in the mall is at Frank’s disposal
• Grab environmental objects like umbrellas and benches to use as improvised weapons
• Snatch items from different stores to use as weapons including golf clubs, lawnmowers, frying pans and more
• Consume food and drink to revive health

Puzzle Quest Expansion Pack hits Xbox LIVE Arcade - July 23rd

Expansion pack Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords - Revenge of the Plague Lord, its latest Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 offering, will launch on Xbox LIVE Marketplace on July 23, 2008.

The expansion pack will be available for play as an addition to fan favorite game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and includes four new hero professions, scores of new spells to cast and items to collect, challenging new quests, monsters and bosses, and the introduction of a new archenemy. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords - Revenge of the Plague Lord will be available on Xbox LIVE marketplace for 700 Microsoft Points.

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords - Revenge of the Plague Lord will offer fans hours of additional gameplay with four brand new Hero Professions: Bard, Rogue, Ranger and Warlock. Players will adventure with new or existing Heroes to explore an expansive new area on the Southern Map containing more than 25 challenging quests, cast more than 50 new spells and collect more than 40 new magical items as they’re immersed into the compelling story of Antharg, the Lord of Plague and brother to the infamous Lord Bane. 

New monsters, bosses and more will challenge veteran and casual fans alike for hours of compelling entertainment. The expansion pack further increases the full Puzzle Quest experience by adding three new Achievements and raising the character Level Cap to 60. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords - Revenge of the Plague Lord was initially code-named “Puzzle Quest: 1.5” to reflect its tremendous amount of content.

Guitar Virtuoso track pack for Guitar Hero III

Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Buckethead to Headline

World renowned for their amazing shredding abilities, three legendary guitar artists make their virtual debut in Activision Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock. The Guitar Virtuoso Track Pack continues the ultimate rock experience with three fresh master tracks set to storm living rooms across the globe on July 24.

Experience influential guitarist Joe Satriani’s soulful 1987 hit, “Surfing with the Alien,” get blown away with guitar slinger Steve Vai’s reflective, “For the Love of God,” and feel the avant-garde compositions of underground rock’s most eccentric guitarist, Buckethead, as he shreds “Soothsayer,” at hyper-speed.

The Guitar Virtuoso Track Pack will allow rockers to further expand and customise their Guitar Hero play lists and get a taste of this quintessential rock trio beginning July 24 when it’s available for download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock offers the ultimate rock experience with new wireless guitars, freshly added content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues.

Expanded online multiplayer modes allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true rock status as they riff through a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by legendary artists such as Aerosmith, Guns 'N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam, as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is now available and is rated 12+ by PEGI and 12 by the BBFC. For more information visit http://community.guitarhero.com/.

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Great Tree's beautiful world of mystery and adventure comes to Mac

Whispers speak of something sinister in the shadows. The time of the Great Descent draws nigh, but the Great Tree is failing. Stripped of its source of energy, its life force is running out. The fairy Wren, whose lives are intertwined with the tree, must find a way to collect the pollen that can save The Great Tree...and themselves.

The Great Tree was critically acclaimed when it was released on the PC last December for bringing a grown-up story of good and evil together with gameplay that surprises and stunning moments that are unlike anything you'll find in any other game.

Now after months of thoughtful work, Reflexive Entertainment (www.reflexive-inc.com) is proud to announce the Mac release of The Great Tree, putting the survival of an enchanted world into the hands of Mac users everywhere.



Drawn and painted by the same award-winning artist behind Wik: Fable of Souls, The Great Tree transports players into a beautifully dark world full of magic and mystery. The story of the faeries known as the Wren is one fraught with intrigue and danger. Told through drawings and poignant voice, the epic story has been carefully put together through blood, sweat and tears, to bring players a unique gaming experience.

Taking on the role of one of the Wren selected to collect pollen, players hear the story through cinematic interludes and then live it through the levels. Using magical powers and agile movements, players must avoid powerful and innovative enemies that literally come alive from the background in ways that are both exciting and horrifying.

"Watching a mushroom that you thought was just a pretty picture in the background open its eyes, change its expression and then open its mouth to try to eat you is just one of many amazing moments in this game that will startle, surprise and in the end simply amaze you," said Ion Hardie, Director of Product Development. "It contains moments that are as unique and enjoyable as anything I've ever seen in any game."

Featuring stunning locales, surprising enemies, and 100 tantalizing levels, The Great Tree provides an amazing gaming experience, which feels akin to an epic film than a simple game. More information, including the game's demo for Mac (and PC as well), can now be found at The Great Tree game's website: http://www.thegreattreegame.com/.

Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Expansion v1.05 patch and free demo

v1.05 Patch and v1.05 Demo for Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Expansion. This all-inclusive v1.05 Patch includes a number of user requested changes, bug fixes and editor enhancements as well as better overall game performance by means of a new "Video Acceleration" option accessible via the games Settings panel. 

Most importantly it also addresses a Windows Vista config file update issue which could occur under certain circumstances. We have also added a great deal of material to the game manual itself since many players have asked for more details on all the new changes in the expansion.

Visit the Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Patch page for full details and download

In addition to the v1.05 Patch, we have also updated the Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Demo. The new demo includes all the relevant v1.05 updates. Visit the Strategic Command 2 Weapons and Warfare Demo page for full details and download

Metal Slug 7 on Nintendo DS

The Original 'Run and Gun' Returns

Metal Slug 7 for Nintendo DS.


This title marks the debut of this highly regarded franchise onto the Nintendo DS, and will deliver the fast paced and frantic ‘run and gun’ action that is associated with the series that has recently enjoyed its’ 10th anniversary.

The battle scars from the previous war against General Morden had started to fade and the reconstruction of the cities and the army was well underway. The people had started to feel safe again, but when a mysterious figure is spotted on a routine scouting of Garbage Island it seems that this war is far from over.

Join Marco, Fio, Tarma, Eri, along with Ralf and Clark (returning fresh from some fighting tournament you maybe familiar with) and get ready to once again take on the forces of General Morden.

Spanning 7 new missions, 6 playable characters and a host of new weapons and features Metal Slug 7 continues the standards of the titles before it. Oh, and there is the introduction of the biggest and baddest SLUG vehicle to date...

‘With a Metal Slug game you know that you’re going to have a hugely enjoyable experience’ Says Peter Rollinson, Product Manager, Ignition Entertainment ‘The latest addition to this great franchise will continue that trend’.



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Metal Slug 7 will be available Autumn ‘08 for the Nintendo DS