Sega - Olympic video games for Beijing 2008

If 24-hour coverage of the Olympic Games in China isn't enough for fans, Sega has rolled out the official video game of the 2008 events in Beijing for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and mobile phones.

It offers 38 events from track and field to swimming to judo and has online play for the first time in an Olympics game.

Every four years, a different publisher tackles the Summer Games.

Sega enlisted U.S. gold medal contenders Amanda Beard, Tyson Gay, Nastia Liukin and Reese Hoffa for the cover of "Beijing 2008: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games."

It turns out these Olympians are also gamers.

"I was so excited to be on the cover," said Beard, a seven-time Olympic medallist. "To be with these other athletes who are on the cover with me, now I can cheer and watch them at the Olympics and then go home and play the video game."

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No Dark Knight - Batman Videogame cost EA and Warner $100 mil

While the Dark Knight movie has been breaking box office records and associated merchandise has been selling like hot cakes, EA, which has the rights to make a game based on the property, and franchise owner Warner Bros. have ensured that, for the first time in the film-franchise's history, a Batman movie has released without a videogame attached.

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World of Warcraft Beta Giveaway

Wowhead is having a giveaway to celebrate the Olympic Games – and this time, your prize is a key to the Wrath of the Lich King beta!

We have five Wrath of the Lich King beta keys to give away as prizes in our little Olympic Game.

How to Win

• We have a sticky thread in the General forums for the contest entries. All you have to do is post a response in the thread, with an idea for a new Olympic-Themed Achievement for Wrath of the Lich King, like these:
  
• High Dive: Fall 65 yards or more into water, without suffering any fall damage.
  
• Speed Skating: Skate 100 consecutive yards on ice.
  
• Marathon Runner: Run all the way from Booty Bay to Light's Hope Chapel on foot.
  
• Once a day for the next five days, we'll select one poster at random from the thread, announce them in the sticky, and send them a beta key for Wrath of the Lich King! That's right – it really is that simple. You don't need to kiss a boy. You don't need to cook a murloc. You don't even need to respec holy! Just submit an achievement idea, and you're golden!
  

More info here...

Jewel Match 2 - Download

Jewel Match 2 Game

Let the little cares in life fade away in this mesmerizing Match 3 wonderland. Line up dazzling jewels and eliminate tiles across 150 levels of casual fun. As you progress, you`ll collect coins to purchase unique powers. Use your new abilities to break the chains that lock certain gems in place or send lightning ripping through tiles. Build majestic castles and enjoy spellbinding visuals in Jewel Match 2. Download Jewel Match 2 now! (42.9 MB)

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DC Universe Online - PlayStation 3 - Fact Sheet

Image via WikipediaDC Universe Online for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the PC is currently in development by Sony Online Entertainment LLC in collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. DCUO brings high-energy action to the forefront with a combat system designed to deliver a fast-paced action experience with the extraordinary powers of DC-styled super heroes and villains at your disposal. DCUO has the dynamic art style of renowned comic book artist Jim Lee of DC Comics’ WildStorm Productions, who as Executive Creative Director is ensuring that DCUO is visually compelling and authentic to the DC Universe.

DCUO offers a dramatic online setting where players battle for and against their favorite DC Comics heroes and villains including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker. For the very first time, players and fans will be able to enter this fabled world as an active force for good or evil. The action and drama will play out in such well-known locations such as Gotham City and Metropolis.

Key Features

DCUO is an action-focused super-hero game in a fully realized DC Universe
Players can experience the intensity of a 3D world created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee
DCUO uses a state-of-the-art physics engine that turns the world into your weapon
Extreme customization allows players to create their own custom hero or villain
Players will embark on story-driven adventures penned by famous DC writers
DCUO game-play is being optimized for the PC and PLAYSTATION 3 system
The DCUO game world’s depth will span the entire DC Universe

Genre: Online Action Game
ESRB: Rating Pending
Developer/Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment LLC
Platforms: PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PC

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DC Universe Online - PlayStation 3 - Fact Sheet

Genre: Online Action Game
ESRB: Rating Pending
Developer/Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment LLC
Platforms: PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC

Game Description

DC Universe Online for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the PC is currently in development by Sony Online Entertainment LLC in collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. DC Universe Online brings high-energy action to the forefront with a combat system designed to deliver a fast-paced action experience with the extraordinary powers of DC-styled super heroes and villains at your disposal. DC Universe Online has the dynamic art style of renowned comic book artist Jim Lee of DC Comics’ WildStorm Productions, who as Executive Creative Director is ensuring that DC Universe Online is visually compelling and authentic to the DC Universe.

DC Universe Online offers a dramatic online setting where players battle for and against their favorite DC Comics heroes and villains including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker. For the very first time, players and fans will be able to enter this fabled world as an active force for good or evil. The action and drama will play out in such well-known locations such as Gotham City and Metropolis.

Key Features

• DC Universe Online is an action-focused super-hero game in a fully realized DC Universe
  
• Players can experience the intensity of a 3D world created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee
  
• DC Universe Online uses a state-of-the-art physics engine that turns the world into your weapon
  
• Extreme customization allows players to create their own custom hero or villain
  
• Players will embark on story-driven adventures penned by famous DC writers
  
• DC Universe Online game-play is being optimized for the PC and PlayStation 3 system
  
• The DC Universe Online game world’s depth will span the entire DC Universe
  

Monster Racers on Nintendo DS

Monster Racers captures the fun of monster collecting and the excitement of platform-style action

Monster Racers, an action-packed role-playing game exclusively for Nintendo DS in 2009.

“By combining real-time racing and platform-style action with the fun of monster collecting and breeding, Monster Racers brings to life a colorful and unforgettable world that has fallen in love with this exciting new sport.” said Amos Ip, Senior Vice President at KOEI Corporation.

About Monster Racers

In Monster Racers, players will embark on a quest that will take them around the globe in search of monster breeds to train, nurture and race. Throughout their journeys, players will build lasting friendships with new allies, and encounter daunting challenges from a bevy of rival trainers.

The real fun comes from capturing wild monsters in their native habitats. As the player progresses, he or she can explore different regions, venture into secret habitats and discover more adventures.

The game’s race courses are filled with challenging obstacles that will test both the players’ and monsters’ skills in controlling speed, jumping ability, and reaction time. With enough courage, skill and practice, players can make it to the greatest race in the world, the “Super Cup.”

Using the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, players can join up to three other trainers to compete in race tournaments or to capture new monsters on safari.

Developed by KOEI Co., Ltd. Monster Racers is not yet rated by the ESRB. Play is for 1-4 players using Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play, Wireless Multi-Card Play, and via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The suggested retail price is US$29.99.

Trailer released for Geo-Political Simulator

Ever solved the world’s problems over a pint or on the bus? Well, the time has come to put your policies to the test. For the first time on PC the Geo-political Simulator Game (GPS) is an ultra-real simulation of our world and its politics, from now until the end of the century. Energy, security, economy, environment, strategy, diplomatic alliances, culture policy, intelligence, infrastructure – anything could make you the greatest political leader of the 21st century ... if you stay in power!

Today Eversim release the English trailer for GPS showing the intensity and complexity of the game. GPS is a thoroughly researched and regularly updated simulation which provides everything you need to know to do your job – the job of the most powerful person in the country.

The trailer can be viewed or downloaded here:
http://www.geo-political-simulator.com/index.php?langue=en&page=multimedia

The climate is changing, natural resources are becoming scarce, society is evolving. Find the scientific, political and social solutions for tomorrow’s world. Test out a new policy or apply established doctrines; all scenarios are possible - the choice is yours in Geo-political Simulator.

You’re in charge. You have the power. But do you have what it takes?

Geo-political Simulator will be released in the UK on PC by Eversim in Q3.

For more information or to download the game go to:
www.geo-political-simulator.com

ConsoleGaming.eu Launches An Official Soul Calibur IV (PS3) Tournament sponsored by Ubisoft

Consolegaming.eu today announced that it would be teaming up with Ubisoft, to launch a tournament for the recently released Soul Calibur IV on the PlayStation 3.

Sign-ups have already begun and gamers can take part in this event by visiting ConsoleGaming.eu. After having announced the tournament, the brackets were filled up in less than 24 hours. Therefore, it has been decided to raise the spots to accommodate more gamers!

The winning player will bag himself, or herself, a brand new Limited Edition Soul Calibur IV PS3 arcade stick, courtesy of Ubisoft.

Further details, including how to sign up and the rules, can be found on www.consolegaming.eu.

About ConsoleGaming

Despite launching their ladders a little over a year ago Console Gaming has grown larger than anyone had originally anticipated by managing to accumulate over 40,000 members - a remarkable achievement, and a figure that is increasing considerably with each new day.The ladders launched in April and the number of visitors is also on the uprise, showcasing considerable growth for the site.

In addition to providing various ladders for a multitude of games.
ConsoleGaming also has managed to build up a very active forum.
Something which does indeed help define a gaming website. In such a competitive market, with thousands of posts being made a day on a variety of different topics it truly has managed to bring European gamers together.

Supported Languages:

English
Dutch/Belgian
German
French
Italian
Norwegian
Polish
Swedish
Finnish
Portuguese
Spanish

ConsoleGaming.eu Launches An Official Soul Calibur IV (PS3) Tournament sponsored by Ubisoft

Consolegaming.eu today announced that it would be teaming up with Ubisoft, to launch a tournament for the recently released Soul Calibur IV on the PlayStation 3.

Sign-ups have already begun and gamers can take part in this event by visiting ConsoleGaming.eu. After having announced the tournament, the brackets were filled up in less than 24 hours. Therefore, it has been decided to raise the spots to accommodate more gamers!

The winning player will bag himself, or herself, a brand new Limited Edition Soul Calibur IV PS3 arcade stick, courtesy of Ubisoft.

Further details, including how to sign up and the rules, can be found on www.consolegaming.eu.

About ConsoleGaming

Despite launching their ladders a little over a year ago Console Gaming has grown larger than anyone had originally anticipated by managing to accumulate over 40,000 members - a remarkable achievement, and a figure that is increasing considerably with each new day.The ladders launched in April and the number of visitors is also on the uprise, showcasing considerable growth for the site.

In addition to providing various ladders for a multitude of games.
ConsoleGaming also has managed to build up a very active forum.
Something which does indeed help define a gaming website. In such a competitive market, with thousands of posts being made a day on a variety of different topics it truly has managed to bring European gamers together.

Supported Languages:

English
Dutch/Belgian
German
French
Italian
Norwegian
Polish
Swedish
Finnish
Portuguese
Spanish