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.

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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.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider - Underworld Thailand tantalising teaser

Tomb Raider - Underworld Thailand Teaser Video

Eidos Interactive presents a tantalising taster of Tomb Raider - Underworld’s stunning Thailand setting in which Lara shows off a beautifully smooth repertoire of moves against an evocative and atmospheric backdrop.

Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, launches the first Tomb Raider: Underworld teaser trailer in the UK. Bursting with action, this trailer will give you a first look at what is set to come when the game is officially released in November later this year.

Tomb Raider: Underworld sees Lara undertake her riskiest mission yet, descending to the depths of the underworlds. For generations, stories have been told of the fearsome weapon of the Norse god, Thor. 

Legend has it that he who wields the hammer has the power to smash mountains into valleys and the strength to destroy even the gods. For more than a thousand years it has existed only as a myth…until now.

View the trailer here on YouTube...

Top Five - Best selling games of 2008

In 2008 the top five best selling video games are as follows...

1. Grand Theft Auto IV sold 6,293,000 (since April still not available in Japan) 
   
2. Super Smash Bros. Brawl sold 5,433,000
   
3. Mario Kart Wii sold 4,697,000
   
4. Wii Fit sold 3,604,000
   
5. Guitar Hero III sold 3,475,000
   

Totals 23,502,000 top five video games sold.

TORCS free multiplayer video racing game for PC Mac + Linux

TORCS, The Open Racing Car Simulator is a highly portable multi platform car racing simulation.

It is used as ordinary car racing game, as AI racing game and as research platform.

It runs on Linux (x86, AMD64 and PPC), FreeBSD, MacOSX and Windows.

The source code of TORCS is licensed under the GPL ("Open Source").

You find more information about the project in the menu bar on the left.

If you need help have a look at the FAQ first.

You can contact us on the torcs-users mailing list (you need to subscribe to use it).

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BZFlag - Free Mac PC multiplayer Tank video game

BZFlag is a free online multiplayer cross-platform open source 3D tank battle game.

The name originates from "Battle Zone capture the Flag". It runs on Irix, Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac OS X, and many other platforms.

It's one of the most popular games ever on Silicon Graphics machines and continues to be developed and improved to this day. It's one of the most popular open source games ever.

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Petz Rescue video game - save, nurture and heal endangered animals

Petz Rescue video game - save, nurture and heal endangered animals.

Today at Games Convention, Ubisoft unveiled Petz Rescue, a new brand of video games for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. Fulfilling every child’s dream of protecting the planet and preserving diverse animal life, the first games in the Petz Rescue series allow young players to save, nurture and heal endangered animals.

“We are thrilled about the expansion of the popular Petz franchise, which is our sixth best-selling brand, with over 13 million units sold to date,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing, North America, Ubisoft. “In the Petz games, children had the chance to take care of a variety of cute animals; with Petz Rescue, they will be empowered to actually save and heal the wildlife they encounter. This new line is designed to provide young players with positive messages about animal conservation through fun and exciting adventures.”

In Petz Rescue Wildlife Vet, available for Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii, players live an amazing adventure as a young vet who cares for domestic and exotic animals, and investigates the cause behind the local animals’ illnesses.

Petz Rescue Endangered Paradise for Nintendo DS allows players to become members of an environmental rescue team whose mission is to save the wildlife on a beautiful island that has been threatened by pollution.

Petz Rescue Ocean Patrol for Nintendo DS puts players in the role of Greg or Mila, who must help their uncle save endangered marine life on a secluded island.

The Petz Rescue titles are rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available in North America in October 2008.

Tank Universal video game is now available for download

Tank Universal is now available for download on most digital channels.

"After much hard work, a little digital elbow grease and in conjunction with our publishing partner, Meridian4 - Dialogue Design is thrilled to announce that today is the day for the release of our much-awaited indie tank blasting title Tank Universal.” said Phil Jones of Dialogue Design, “Interest has been strong in the lead-up to the game's release and we would like to thank all those who pre-ordered and to wish everyone good luck (and good aiming) in the virtual tank battles ahead!"

“As I have stated before, we instantly took a liking to Tank Universal when it was shown to us. Its unique look, its gameplay features and the fun factor were all present. Now that gamers and the press have a chance to play it, I know it’ll become an instant Indie classic.” said Andy Sher, CEO at Meridian4.



Tank Universal is available now for $9.99 on most digital online channels including Steam, D2D, Impulse, GamersGate and many more. For more information visit www.meridian4.com or any of the digital sites listed.

About Tank Universal
Tank Universal creates a huge virtual ‘Tron-like’ world where you take part in immense 3D tank battles involving scores of units both friendly and not so friendly in wide open levels!

Players can bombard the enemy from a distance or close the gap and dodge shells point blank - all in an immersive first person perspective.

• 20 levels of highly addictive and intense tank battles

• Some missions require you to leave the safety of your tank and explore the world on foot

• Ability to upgrade weapons and tank equipment

• Fight alongside allies against highly intelligent and numerous enemies

• Spectacular looking virtual world and eye-popping particle effects

• Take the battle in any direction with wide open levels allowing freedom of play

• Intriguing storyline switching between the 'real world' and the digital virtual world

• Enhanced resolutions, including widescreen support up to 1680x1050

Guinness World Records - The Videogame on Nintedno DS and Wii

Key facts about Guinness World Records - The Videogame

Bringing record-breaking fun to players everywhere, Guinness World Records: The Videogame will launch on the Nintendo Wii and DS in Winter 2008. Go head to head against your friends and family to be the ultimate world record holder! Compete in 36 different challenges based on real life world records in your quest to become the record breaker. Then post your scores online and see how you rate against other competitors around the world. The game’s quick-fire action challenges can be played solo, in teams, or in competitive multi-player groups. Players are able to compete for the ultimate prize – the chance to be listed in the official Guinness World Records book!


FEATURES:

• With 36 different challenges based on real Guinness World Records, the whole family or a group of friends have a shot at becoming a record breaker


• Upload your scores and compare your record breaking skills with other challengers from around the world. Can you become a real world record holder, and if so how long can you keep it..?


• Get listed in the actual Guinness World Records archives by earning the highest worldwide score on any challenge.


• Travel the world to compete in record-breaking feats such as - Fastest Time to Crush Watermelons With Your Head, Fastest Time to Eat a Plane, Fastest Time to Shear Five Sheep, and many more.


• Collect fact cards and record breaking certificates on the campaign to become a world record breaker


• Earn GWR Coins by breaking records and use them to unlock to more events and personalize your character.

PLATFORMS: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
RELEASE DATE: Winter 2008
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: TT Games
PEGI: 3+
USK: EVERYONE
GENRE: Party Game

Design your own home with Grand designs 3D

Grand Designs brand which will enable amateur design enthusiasts to create and visualise their own Grand Designs projects. The Grand Designs 3D product range, including Self Build & Development, Kitchen and Bathroom and Renovation and Interior packages, will be launched at Grand Designs Live on 10 October 2008.

Grand Designs 3D is based on "ARCON", Eleco's leading 3D design software. With input from FME's UK licensing team and the talkbackTHAMES production team, Grand Designs 3D contains the quality and maintains the credentials of the two brands to create a unique product offering.

Grand Designs 3D will allow the user to quickly, easily and accurately design the exterior, interior and garden of their dream home. Initially, there will be three software packages in the product range catering for projects of a variety of sizes and budgets; from simple remodelling of existing properties to complete self-build projects. The product output can also be used by homeowners to apply for outline planning permission.

2D drawing tools will initially allow the user to bring to life ideas before visualising them in a 3D environment. A database of fixtures and fittings allows each project to be furnished and decorated with rendered images demonstrating the effects of texturing, lighting and even shadows. Finally, the 3D walk through feature allows each project to be examined in close-up detail and provides a genuine impression of moving around the finished home or room. Adaptations can be easily implemented; altering both small and large details at will until the users own Grand Design is completed

Dan Naylor, CEO of Eleco Visualisation Software, commented: "Eleco has a strong reputation as a provider of home design software across the UK and Europe; it is a perfect match to work alongside Grand Designs to attract a wider consumer audience to engage with the design process of their living space.

We feel our product is launching at an ideal time in a market where homeowners are increasingly looking to improve their existing property rather than move on. We hope that our software allows increasing numbers of consumers to visualise their ideas and perhaps even start their own Grand Design."

Dominic Burns, FME SVP Licensing UK, added: "We are delighted to be partnering with Eleco on this cutting edge software that will give users a keener understanding of the skills required to take on a Grand Design. The TV series actively encourages Grand Designers to work with the correct experts on their projects, be it architects or designers and this type of product will enable them to speak the same language."

To find out more about Eleco and its range of 3D Architectural products, go to: http://www.store.eleco.com/