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Saturday, August 23, 2008

Shrek's Carnival Craze - video game info

Shrek's Carnival Craze - combines the twisted fairytale humor of Shrek with the fun of the carnival midway in 28 action-packed party games.

Featuring cast favourites from all three movies including Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Prince Charming and Gingy, players will compete to become King or Queen of the Carnival in games like Pinocchio's Ring Toss, Frog Fling, Rapunzel's Hair Climb, Milking Mayhem, Candy Keep Away and more.

Fans will feel like they are stepping inside Shrek's world as Shrek's Carnival Craze takes them into their favourite Far, Far Away locations. Shrek's Carnival Craze is fun for the entire family as players can work together as a team or take each other on in head-to-head or group challenges.

Nintendo Wii

Rapala Fishing Frenzy video game - info

Rapala Fishing Frenzy - The newest edition of the popular angling franchise, Rapala Fishing Frenzy will supply heart-pounding fishing action in over 20 tournament events.

With their hands on authentic Rapala gear (the world's largest manufacturer of fishing lures and No1 fishing brand in the world) players will feel like they have an actual rod in their hands as they cast, jig the bait, and reel in fish.

Players can battle for their favorite trophy as they angle for 25 of the most sought after species of fish in the world, all within pristine, uncrowded freshwater environments. This is the most exciting, progressive fishing game ever made and every angler's dream.

Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii

Quantum of Solace - James Bond video game info

Quantum of Solace - James Bond is back to settle the score in Quantum of Solace.

Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends intense first-person action with a unique third-person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress through missions.

Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the upcoming "Quantum of Solace" feature film with the "Casino Royale" movie, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage.

Based on the renowned Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare game engine that has been specifically engineered to immerse players in the Bond universe, Quantum of Solace delivers high-definition graphics, reactive AI and visually stunning locations inspired by locales portrayed in the films.

Microsoft Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Games for Windows

Pitfall - The Big Adventure video game info

Pitfall - The Big Adventure - Set in the Peruvian jungle, Pitfall - The Big Adventure combines the action of reptile dodging and vine swinging with clever puzzles.

The game features over 60 levels spanning lush rainforests, creature-filled caves, and glacial mountains.

Within these dynamic worlds, players will explore cavernous jungles, discover lost treasures, battle shamen, narrowly escape treacherous traps and outwit creatures using innovative, accessible game mechanics developed specifically to take advantage of the Wii motion sensing controls.

Pitfall - The Big Adventure will introduce the franchise to a new generation of gamers while bringing a fresh Pitfall experience to long time fans.

Nintendo Wii

Half a million people make a living playing video games - BBC

Nearly 500,000 people in developing nations earn a wage making virtual goods in online games to sell to players, a study has found.

Research by Manchester University shows that the practice, known as gold-farming, is growing rapidly.

The industry, about 80% based in China, employs about 400,000 people who earn £77 per month on average.

The practice is flourishing despite efforts by games companies to crack down on the trade in virtual goods.

Big industry

Professor Richard Heeks, head of the development informatics group at Manchester who wrote the report, said gold farming had become a significant economic sector in many developing nations.

More from the BBC here...

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Pirates - Hunt for Blackbeard's Booty video game info

Pirates - Hunt for Blackbeard's Booty lets you set sail to become the greatest pirate of all time. Your quest is to unearth the seven most infamous pirate treasures ever buried, but you must defeat ruthless pirates of the Infamous Seven - who each have a piece of Blackbeard's treasure map - to achieve glory.

Use the Wiimote to plot a course for your ship as you sail from island to island, slaying sea monsters, navigating rough seas, and engaging in sword fights and naval battles.

With a lighthearted cartoon style and developed with single and multiplayer action in mind, the game is fantastic family entertainment.

Nintendo Wii

Madagascar - Escape 2 Africa Video Game info

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game - Following the success of the 2005 blockbuster film and No1 kid's movie game Madagascar comes an all-new wacky adventure in the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game. Based on the upcoming feature film from DreamWorks Animation, the four famous zoo animals - Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo - and their entire madcap Madagascar crew take players on a whole new action-packed journey to help save the African savannah.

Assuming the roles of all their favorite characters, including those crafty penguins, players must work through 12 distinct levels featuring a variety of wild adventures and fun mini-games. In addition to the diverse single-player gameplay, the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game delivers an enhanced multiplayer tournament mode allowing gamers to participate in outlandish competitions alongside or against friends and family.

Microsoft Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Games for Windows.

Kung Fu Panda - In the Kung Fu Panda video game info

Kung Fu Panda - In the Kung Fu Panda video game, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialized Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, and experience the unique skills of his teacher Shifu and the legendary Kung Fu masters, the Furious Five: Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane.

Through 13 legendary levels from the movie and beyond, and spanning land, water and air, players must work their way to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, as they battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles.

Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer games, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda video game provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.

Kung Fo Panda video game - Fact Sheet here...

Microsoft Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Games for Windows.

Guitar Hero World Tour - video game info

Guitar Hero World Tour - When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour.

The latest installment in the No1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, 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 controllers 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 controller, an authentic electronic drum kit controller 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. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes SM where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

More Guitar hero posts on Gamezplay here...

Microsoft Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2, and Nintendo Wii.

Call of Duty: World at War video game info

Call of Duty - World at War - Building on the Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty - World at War thrusts players into the ruthless and gritty chaos of WWII combat like never before and challenges them to band together to survive the most harrowing and climactic battles in both the European and Pacific theaters.

The title re-defines WWII games by offering an uncensored experience with unique enemies, jaw-dropping firepower like the flamethrower, and combat variety, including Kamikaze fighters, Banzai charges and cunning ambush tactics, as well as explosive on-screen action through all new cooperative gamezplay.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 video game, PLAYSTATION 3 system, Nintendo Wii and Games for Windows.

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