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Thursday, August 07, 2008

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Ship Simulator Developer launches The Shipyard: online vessel & environment shop for Ship Simulator 2008!

“The Shipyard”, an online vessel and environment shop for Ship Simulator 2008. In this online webshop, players can customize their version of Ship Simulator 2008 with new ships, environments, harbours and new features for the game.

VSTEP’s CTO Pjotr van Schothorst: “The Shipyard is the next step in the development of our acclaimed simulation series. By giving players easy access to high quality new vessels, environments and features, we aim to give Ship Simulator fans the best value for money and give them the option to customize their version of the game with environments and vessels of their choice.”

The Shipyard can be reached at www.shipsim.com/shipyard/
The Shipyard’s product catalogue will be frequently updated with official new vessels, environments and features being added by the developers.

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Damnation Shooter video game video released

"A World without justice… but vengeance is alive and well" – Explosive new Damnation trailer now available at www.damnationthegame.co.uk

Showcasing the captivating story and acrobatic combat of the blockbuster that’s taking the shooter vertical, Codemasters today released the first trailer of Damnation. Set for release on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Games For Windows in winter 2008 and produced using a mix of gameplay footage and in-game cut-scenes, the trailer is now available to view and download from www.damnationthegame.co.uk.

The trailer gives an exclusive insight into the dark world of Damnation, where a 40 year conflict has waged across historic America between the Nationalist and the Coalition forces. With resources exhausted, Prescott Standard Industries, led by industrialist magnate W.D. Prescott, have unleashed a new army and swept across the country destroying the shattered remnants of the remaining militia and mercilessly crushing the civilian population underfoot in their quest to establish a new order. Players assume the role of a member of the Peacemakers, Rourke, and embark on an epic journey to take on this sinister industrial-military complex, reveal the sinister truth behind Prescott Industries, locate his lost love and save the country from Damnation.

The video showcases the huge scale of the magnificent landscapes, each with up to three hours of streaming gameplay and thousands of vertical feet. Flooded with enemies, players can negotiate these immense levels using any of the numerous paths available whilst avoiding the brutal destruction caused by PSI’s advanced forces as their wave of terror drives civilians into hiding with the overwhelming scale of their awe inspiring military might.

The stunning open environments provide the backdrop for the frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and vehicle based stunts that power Damnation’s exhilarating, fresh and revolutionary gameplay. The antithesis of the generic corridor shooter, the trailer shows Rourke engaged in slick, high-octane gun battles with PSI troopers, the drug-enhanced regimented footsoliders of PSI ‘s forces and engaged in deadly acrobatic combat against the Revenant, a mysterious being able to leap huge distances wielding its deadly steel blade. Rourke’s stunning acrobatic abilities are also demonstrated in-game as he crashes through windows, scales buildings and uses zip-wires, while the battle rages through the environment. Highly intelligent enemy AI allows enemies to hunt down Rourke and his comrades across the vast landscapes and attack from any direction: In Damnation, there’s no safe place to hide.

In addition to the single player experience, Damnation is complimented with an extensive multiplayer game that uses the towering scale of the levels to take multiplayer shooting vertical. Currently in development at Blue Omega Entertainment’s facilities in Annapolis, USA, Damnation will be available for Xbox 360, the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Games for Windows in late 2008. For more information and to catch a glimpse of what the future of gaming has in store, visit www.damnationthegame.co.uk.

Inside Nintendo's Classic Famicom Game Console

Lots of Americans know the Nintendo Entertainment System. Fewer know the Japanese console it was based on, the Nintendo Family Computer, also known as the Famicom. We'll take a look inside the Famicom and its accessories, including a unique disk system attachment.

Source: PCWorld

Wii cheer cheerleading game for Nintendo Wii

We Cheer gives players the chance to jump, shout and shake it all about just like a real cheerleader. By using two Wii Remotes as virtual pom-poms, wannabe cheerleaders follow on-screen commands to perform a variety of high-energy spins, kicks and twists, while taking part in professionally choreographed routines.

What’s more, you can dance to some of the hottest music from artists of the past and present. So, whether you like to groove to teen sensation Hilary Duff, 70s disco darlings KC & The Sunshine Band or rock out to Paramore and Boys Like Girls, We Cheer has got something to satisfy your cheering needs.

If you want to take your cheering to the next level, you can play the special Workout Mode that helps you burn calories as you cheer and dance. Fitness buffs can choose the exercise program they want to take part in before hitting the gym with a specially chosen trainer who encourages them throughout the workout.

We Cheer will be exclusively available for Nintendo Wii throughout Europe in Q1, 2009.

KEY FEATURES

Use two Wii Remotes as virtual pom-poms in a championship cheerleading contest
Licensed songs from a variety of artists, including Hilary Duff and Paramore
Create your own cheerleader and customise them with a variety of tops, bottoms, shoes and more
Form your own super squad of cheerleaders by unlocking new teammates and outfits
Unique Workout mode, with extended and quick workouts.
Compete to be the best cheerleader with two-players, or cheer with up to four friends in the Cheer Off Mode

Nintendo hint they're working on a Wii replacement...

Nintendo have redefined the video game console with various innovative controllers including motion sensors and exercise boards.

Their Nintendo DS portable games device has attracted all ages to gaming, launched in November 2004 it's touch sensitive screen was the first of it's kind. Now Apple's iPhone, iPod touch and various mobile phone have this input device as standard.

The Nintendo Wii, when launched introduced a cheap ($200) platform that turned into global phenomenon with games like Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

Ten years ago Sony dominated the video games market - Sega was soon to disappear and Microsoft would take the baton and race ahead of Nintendo. The introduction of the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms propeller Nintendo back to the No 2 slot.

Games consoles only survive if customers purchase lots of games and Nintendo has successfully managed that with innovative games and controllers to tempt the market. From steering wheels to zapper guns their games and controllers are in short supply years after they first appeared.

Now Nintendo admit they have no intentions of resting on their laurels - the next console was started as soon as the Wii was released.We'll have to wait and see what innovations that will bring.

Wizard101 pc video game enters final public beta

Beta Testers Find Virtual World Brings the Family Together For Shared Playtime

The final beta testing phase has now been opened to the general public at www.wizard101.com. Wizard101, which emphasizes magical adventure and card-collecting in an online 3D world of Wizards, is expected to officially launch within the next month.

"We more than doubled our anticipated beta audience for Wizard101," said KingsIsle CEO Elie Akilian. "It turns out that the solid game mechanics and whimsical fantasy environment appeal even beyond the tween audience. We've had a great response from testers that included everyone from grandmas who play with a grandchild sitting in their lap to twenty-something traditional gamers."

Wizard101's collaborative play style supports an environment where players benefit from working together in adventure quests. A tiered chat system and pre-defined character name generator create a safe community for younger players while an Arena provides a spot for more traditional gamers to show off their player versus player spell-casting skills. As they adventure, players can upgrade their costume and magical accessories, adopt bizarre pets, solve puzzles and play mini-games. At launch, Wizard101 will be free to play, with advanced play content available by subscription.

KingsIsle had Wizard101 under development for three years before the beta period, which means testers experienced a very fully fleshed out game with detailed graphics, fantastic worlds and fully-functional game play. There has been an increasing online buzz about Wizard101. Testers, including those below from esteemed virtual community The Syndicate® have been saying things like:

"Wizard101 is a great game for the whole family, especially for kids. I watch my 6 year old AND my 14 year old laughing with each other instead of irritating one another, as brothers tend to do. I play right along side of my kids."

"Having been a gamer for 30 years now, playing with my kids has to be the most fun I have ever had ... They enjoy the ability to get many different spells and see all the amazing animations, and both are always wanting to start new wizards to try the others. I think the variety of schools and the spells that goes with them makes Wizard101 stand out over -other online games."

Anyone with a PC who would like to join the final beta testing phase can now sign up at www.wizard101.com and instantly download and install the initial software to join the large cast of good, bad, and frequently silly in-game characters and other players. Beta testers play the game for free and provide feedback to the game's creators leading up to the official launch.

Sony don't want Nintendo's old gamers...

Sony say they have no intention of competing for the older gamer "we will leave that market to Nintendo".

Sony want to concentrate on converting PlayStation 2 users to the PlayStation 3 platform. "The potential is already there to expand our market share from existing Sony customers."

Sony also say they have no intention of copying the Wii controller - "We lead - we don't follow" says Steinberg.

"The Blu-ray option on PlayStation 3 consoles alone should help convert games to that platform.

Our ten-year plan to create the PlayStation dominate the console wars is on track.
The PlayStation 3 is full of future proof technology and other platforms are already starting to show their age.."

- Scott Steinberg of SCEA

Video games to go open source?

Indie games companies are developing open source projects to produce video games...

An increasing number of mainstream video game veterans have abandoned big-budget, big-business game development and "gone rogue" as small, self-funded, often self-published independent game developers, or "indies."

Some see indie development as an entry point into a career in the majors. But for some jaded professionals who love gaming but are dissatisfied with the mainstream industry, indie development offers an escape - and a unique opportunity.

The video game market is dominated by large vendors, as discussed in this Portfolio article about Disney's efforts to lead Hollywood into video games. A bit of surprise to me was just how many games and studios Disney has acquired over the last few years, even creating a new business unit.

This isn't terribly different from what we've seen in the enterprise as big vendors Oracle have consolidated smaller vendors while frustrated developers (and business folk) have created open source companies to go against the corporate grain. Open source has flipped the enterprise market on it's head, can an open source-like model for game development help the growth of the independent gaming world?

Best I can tell is that console and downloadable games have some specific technical challenges that most people don't have experience with. It seems like there are some big opportunities in gaming right now.

CNet

Race Driver - Grid on Nintendo DS - new video

Now shipping - the smash hit racer returns this Friday in handheld form on Nintendo DS complete with circuit creation system.

New video available from http://community.racedrivergrid.com/

RACE DRIVER - GRID returns in portable form this week as Codemasters today announced that the Nintendo DS edition of the game is now shipping and will launch this Friday, 8th August.

An all-new video of the Nintendo DS edition in action is now showing online .

The Nintendo DS edition of the game that Top Gear magazine called “the racing game of the year” has been specifically designed for the handheld and offers the most complete pick-up-and-play pocket racing package. Players can take inspiration from competing in the world’s most exciting racing cars on legendary circuits and iconic city streets and then get creative with the most powerful track editor in portable gaming.

RACE DRIVER: GRID delivers intense, incident-packed wheel-to-wheel racing against aggressive AI opponents to create a breathtaking race experience. Accessible handling enables gamers to jump straight into the action, while a huge career mode includes championship and race events. Quick fire Challenges offer a fast fix of racing for gamers on-the-go and include Time Trials, Speed Tests and Chase events.

Bringing a new world of motor sport to life, players race at beautifully realised and diverse locations across three continents. In Europe, race prestige marques on the world’s most famous circuits including Spa and the Nurburgring. In America, compete in powerful muscle cars through the streets of San Francisco to Washington DC. Taking the race to Japan, experience the unique exhilaration of drift racing on the neon lit streets of Shibuya and then compete in Touge events, downhill races that operate on the fringe of legality.

Exclusively for the Nintendo DS edition, RACE DRIVER: GRID features a multi faceted track editor, enabling gamers to create their own dream race track. With over 60 individual pieces, the creation system offers near-limitless design options, including the ability to personalise trackside hoardings and billboards. Players can craft complete championship circuits in detail or, using the simple Free-Draw tool, create and race within minutes.

Extensive online and multiplayer options has players competing in four-player races, climbing to the top of global online leader boards for every race event, or sharing up to four individually created tracks with up to four players in the ultimate custom race series.

With a stunning selection of real-world settings, outstanding racing cars, a powerful track editor and incredible graphics, RACE DRIVER: GRID is the most exciting, fun and feature packed racer you can fit in your pocket. Developed by Firebrand Games, the team responsible for the award-winning Race Driver: Create and Race, the Nintendo DS edition of RACE DRIVER: GRID launches this Friday, 8th August. See the new video and for all the action from the track visit http://community.racedrivergrid.com/

New website with games, movie and music reviews - Win a TV

The Leisure Lab is a new website from Haymarket Consumer Media that reviews the latest games, movies and music.

Aimed at home entertainment enthusiasts, the Leisure Lab's unique approach is to assess new releases not only on their creative qualities, but also on their technical achievements. We help readers to find the games, movies and music that best showcase the power of their home cinema system or HiFi.

The Leisure Lab's reviews are presented by a huge team of experienced journalists from Stuff.tv and WhatHiFi.com, who add new podcasts several times each week.

Visitors to the site also have the opportunity to enter The Leisure Lab's competitions where prizes worth £1,500 are on offer, including a 46in LCD TV, a Home Cinema System and a Blu Ray Player.

The Leisure Lab's editor, Jamie Ewbank, says: "Not only does the Leisure Lab cover music, games and movies all in one place, but all our reviews have a little something extra.

The Leisure Lab stands out because our reviewers not only know films, music and games, they also know about the kit you have in your living room. So when we review a game, we don't just ask how good the gameplay is, we ask how good it looks and sounds, how well it uses your equipment to immerse you in the game world.”

The Leisure Lab launches on Friday 8th of August at http://www.theleisurelab.co.uk .

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