Frogger game now on Apple iPhone and iPod touch

Frogger for the iPhone and iPod touch is available on the Apple App Store. As the company's first title for the App Store, Frogger has been re-designed to take full advantage of the platform's capabilities, including the innovative Multi-Touch Interface and accelerometer.

"We see the iPhone platform as an opportunity to showcase the legendary Konami brands in a truly unique fashion," said Joe Morris, Vice President of Konami Mobile. "Konami is committed to providing players with games that leverage the latest technology. Fans of the best-selling Frogger franchise can now experience the title like never before, and we look forward to releasing more of our popular titles for the iPhone soon."


Konami Mobile's Frogger for the iPhone and iPod touch is the latest edition of the 27-year old successful series that includes the classic Frogger, a top ten best-selling mobile game. For more information, please visit www.konamimobile.com.

















Frogger is available for $9.99 from Apple's App Store on iPhone and iPod touch

20 Years of Madden NFL Football games with Hall-of-famer John Madden

Next Week's Release of Madden NFL 09 Marks the 20th Year of the Most Critically Acclaimed and Best Selling Sports Video Game in the Industry

The highly anticipated release of Madden NFL 09 is only one week away! This year’s installment of the award winning Madden NFL franchise will be in stores nationwide on August 12, 2008. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the franchise, EA SPORTS sits down with legendary broadcast analyst and former NFL head coach John Madden to discuss the number one selling football video game in history - his namesake – Madden NFL Football.

In this video interview, Madden discusses his involvement with the game and his vision for the franchise. Madden has always insisted the franchise be an authentic representation of professional football. In 1988, consistent with his vision, John Madden Football debuted as the first-ever football video game to offer 11-on-11 action.

“I’ve been in the development of this game since day one,” says Madden, the forefather of the franchise. “One of my goals was to make the videogame look like television.”

Today, Madden NFL is one of the best selling video game franchises of all time, garnering numerous accolades for its realistic depiction of NFL football. Madden NFL 09 showcases the franchise’s authenticity better than ever before with a brand-new broadcast-style presentation package, featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond, complimented by the most realistic graphics in franchise history. Madden NFL 09 is “The First Sports Game That Adapts To You” and introduces over 85 new features and enhancements.

Madden NFL 09 will be available on August 12th for the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game systems from Microsoft, PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment system and is rated E by the ESRB. Madden NFL 09 All-Play, featuring easy-to-use gameplay controls and an all-new playcalling system tailored to fit the playing style of all skill levels will be available on Wii.

Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals out in September

Got Game Entertainment confirms a September 10, 2008 in-store date for highly anticipated adventure game

new release date of September 10, 2008 for “Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals” (PC), an immersive, richly detailed adventure game based on the stories and art of famed graphic novelist and filmmaker Enki Bilal. Developed by White Birds Productions, founded by adventure game legend Benoît Sokal, “Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals” promises a dramatic and thrilling adventure set in a futuristic Paris where a father returns, a son searches, and Gods rule.



“Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals’ will definitely wow adventure gamers and certainly surprise ‘point and click’ doubters,” said Got Game Entertainment President Howard Horowitz. “The story, graphics, and gameplay by White Birds, and under the discerning eye of Enki Bilal, make this game truly something to behold.”

About “Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals”
It is Paris 2023 and for citizen Nikopol the city is now a maze of mysteries, secrets, and clues that must be explored. He learns his missing father may be alive, a possible pawn in a looming political battle of revenge and death between a power hungry dictator and the Immortals. As Nikopol, you find yourself in a suspenseful adventure to find your father and thwart a dangerous conspiracy. Entangled in political intrigue you are caught between two worlds, one of anarchy and one of Immortality.


Features:

+ A thrilling mental challenge in a rich futuristic universe inspired by famed graphic novelist Enki Bilal; + As Nikopol, you must use cunning and logic to protect yourself from the Immortals’ plans and thwart a dark conspiracy; + Interaction with 8 characters in 6 different environments, each made with several settings; + Visually stunning graphics; + Immersive gameplay; and + Classic point and click interface.

“Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals” will make its retail debut at $29.99 (USD)

First Branded Scavenger Hunt in Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: - Vegas 2

In-game scavenger hunt promotes upcoming movie "Tropic Thunder" with interactive experience that engages and rewards gamers.

A first-of-its-kind dynamic in-game advertising promotion has been created to promote the upcoming film “Tropic Thunder,” the companies have placed an interactive scavenger hunt in “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six - Vegas 2,” published by Ubisoft, which encourages gamers to actively interact with the dynamic in-game campaign, take action from the clues, and get rewarded at the final stage of the hunt.

“This innovative scavenger hunt enables us to reward our target audience and give them a direct call to action to go see ‘Tropic Thunder,’” said Amy Powell, senior vice president of Interactive Marketing for Paramount Pictures. “We’ve had a track record of success working with Massive since the business started. This is taking our in-game advertising campaigns to the next level by making them interactive and actionable. Gamers are motivated to seek out the next ad, which is an amazing way for us to build awareness and excitement for our new release.”

Gamers see a series of nine branded “clues” within “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2,” each leading them to the next clue, until they successfully reach the end of the scavenger hunt. Everyone who completes the scavenger hunt will receive an invitation to join Ubisoft’s VIP club and the chance to download a free digital VIP map for “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2,” and will be entered into two prize drawings. In the first drawing held July 31, 25 winners received a “Tropic Thunder” Gift Pack: two tickets to “Tropic Thunder” and a “Tropic Thunder” T-shirt and hat.* The second drawing, on Aug. 22, will award one grand prize winner an Xbox 360 Elite system as well as a one-year Xbox LIVE subscription and a collection of Ubisoft’s upcoming video game releases.**

“This is a new and highly innovative use of dynamic in-game advertising and really demonstrates the creativity and marketing power of this medium,” said Cory Van Arsdale, CEO of Massive.

The scavenger hunt began on July 18 and will run through Aug. 25 to drive awareness leading up to the movie opening on Aug. 13.

Breaking: Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 Asia Version Announced

During E3, Microsoft announced that Final Fantasy XIII was coming to the Xbox 360 — but only for North America and Europe. However, the Xbox 360 was not announced for Japan. Add another country to the list!

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ChartWeekly UK video games chart 2 August

All formats

Week ending 2 August 2008

1 SOULCALIBUR IV NAMCO BANDAI GAMES 
2 WII FIT NINTENDO
3 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO
4 WALL-E PLAY THQ
5 BIG BEACH SPORTS PLAY THQ
6 GUITAR HERO: ON TOUR REDOCTANE
7 WII PLAY NINTENDO
8 MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA
9 DR KAWASHIMA'S BRAIN TRAINING NINTENDO
10 LEGO INDIANA JONES: ORIGINAL ADVENTURES LUCASARTS
11 GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK REDOCTANE
12 KUNG FU PANDA ACTIVISION
13 SUPER SMASH BROS: BRAWL NINTENDO
14 CARNIVAL: FUNFAIR GAMES 2KPLAY
15 CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE ACTIVISION
16 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY EA GAMES
17 SPORTS PARTY PLAY ZONE
18 MORE BRAIN TRAINING FROM DR KAWASHIMA NINTENDO
19 FIFA 08 EA SPORTS
20 BEIJING 2008 SEGA

Mortal Kombat v DC Universe - Additional Characters on Roster Confirmed!

Today, Midway announced the release of an all-new gameplay FIGHT video for the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat v DC Universe videogame. Along with the FIGHT video, four additional characters have been confirmed for the famous roster including The Joker, Kitana, Jax and Green Lantern.

This latest, in-depth video showcases the innovative fighting mechanics found in Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, including Klose Kombat, an up-close brutal fighting mechanic that shows progressive damage on each fighter and Freefall Kombat, giving players the ability to engage in kombat as they fall from one arena down to the next. Both of these fighting mechanics along with Test Your Might and character-specific signature moves, including Batman's Batarang and Scorpion's spear.


About Mortal Kombat v DC Universe
For the first time ever Scorpion, Sub-Zero and the Mortal Kombat warriors battle with Batman, Superman and other popular DC Universe Super Heroes. Choose your side and challenge your opponents with a new fighting system including Freefall Kombat and Klose Kombat along with dynamic multi-tiered environments. Plus, pick your favorite character from MK or DCU and pursue a fighting adventure in the new single player mode with an intertwined storyline and two unique perspectives.

Aion - The Tower of Eternity - Fact Sheet

Aion - The Tower of Eternity
A mighty Celestial War has torn the once peaceful world of Atreia apart at the seams. In the wake of this catastrophic ba le, just a few will ascend into divinity and save their people from total annihilation.

A Class of Your Own
Choose from four unique character classes, gain experience and advance in one of two specialised classes. Your decisions will determine your path through Atreia, make them wisely…
Explore the Unknown
Discover the inside of a world broken in two, where the only thing that connects either side is an unstable and perilous ri known as the Abyss. Choose between two divine factions, the Asmodian or the Elyos, and save your people from an ancient evil that threatens to destroy everything in its path.

A New Breed of Combat
Battle for control of valuable strongholds and artefacts within the Abyss, a hotly contested ba le eld resting between the upper and lower halves of Atreia. Plan and execute raids against rival factions, earn special ranks and rewards through victory, and prepare for unexpected a acks by the Balaur, an ancient race freed from imprisonment within the Abyss.

Scout
Incredible agility and speedy attacks make this class a formidable adversary
Warrior
Highly skilled in close combat, utilising their immense physical strength and prowess to smash through enemy ranks
Mage
Masters of magic and capable of dealing astonishing damage over great distances
Priest
Specialists in healing magic and long-range spells to help allies and hinder the enemy

Fight and Flight
Engage in a spectacular and evolving combat system utilising combos, skill chains, counter-attacks and spectacular aerial combat. Group with friends or fly solo in the Abyss, where a acks can come from any direction. Experience the thrill of combat like never before!

The Power of Creation
Totally customise your character through an incredibly in-depth character creation tool, advanced cra ing systems and detailed item customisation. Take individuality to a new level with the innovative Stigma system, allowing characters to utilise and combine skills and abilities not normally available to that p particular character’s class.

Gemma Atkinson in Red Alert 3, appearing at M Festival

Multiplay, organisers of M Festival - the UK's largest electronic games festival - are pleased to announce that Gemma Atkinson will be meeting fans and promoting her role in EA's upcoming Red Alert 3. Gemma will be at the M Festival from the afternoon of Friday 8th August.

Former Hollyoaks star and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! survivor Gemma Atkinson has been unveiled as the latest star who will be appearing in Command & Conquer Red Alert 3, the highly anticipated continuation of the real-time strategy videogame.

Making her videogame acting debut, Gemma, 23, will play Lt Eva McKenna, a character familiar to fans of Command & Conquer Red Alert 2. A military officer with a sexy twinkle in her eye and a British stiff upper lip, Eva is a communications officer for the Allied coalition in their fight against the Soviet and Rising Sun superpowers.

The game, which takes place in an alternate timeline and imagines what would have happened if time travel had been used by both Albert Einstein and the Soviet Union, features an epic global confrontation with you at the controls of your chosen faction.

Gemma said: "I'm a gamer and the chance to act in one of the best loved videogames was an opportunity I was really keen to explore – especially as Eva is such a strong female character. The worlds of gaming and film are getting ever closer and as an actress I wanted to explore this exciting new area of drama, broaden my acting skills and continue the active, outgoing side of my personality that I showed in I’m A Celebrity…”

Gemma was in Hollyoaks for five years as troubled teenager Lisa Hunter. She later appeared in ITV’s primetime show Soapstar Superstar and last year she bravely stepped into the Aussie jungle to battle in the bush tucker challenges in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.

She has a role in forthcoming Brit flick Boogie Woogie alongside Jamie Winston, Christopher Lee and Heather Graham, which hits cinemas nationwide in August 2008.

Read this week’s Zoo magazine for a full interview with Gemma and to see her stunning new photoshoot in the guise of her Red Alert 3 character, Lt Eva McKenna.

About Multiplay:

Multiplay are organisers of the UK’s largest video games festival, the i-Series. Established in 1997 they have over ten years of experience in organising LAN parties and have seen tens of thousands of gamers attend the events.

Complimenting their events Multiplay are also Europe’s largest online games service provider, offering server hosting for the best multiplayer games of the day. Their self-owned and operated network infrastructure connects the UK with mainland Europe, providing the fastest connections to their servers.

Aion - The Tower of Eternity - video game

NCsoft Europe, the world’s leading publisher and developer of online computer games, has today revealed the official fact sheet for Aion: The Tower of Eternity – its visually stunning massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), where you ascend to divinity and fight in a celestial war.

In Aion you’ll wield divine powers to bring deliverance to your people and restore balance to a world shattered by cataclysm. Prepare yourself for power and privilege in an epic online adventure you'll take with thousands of other players and spread your wings to claim your rightful place among the immortal legions of Atreia!