Gauntlet classic video game coming to Nintendo DS

Eidos confirmed that Gauntlet, a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game from Midway, will be released on Nintendo DS this October.


Gauntlet is set in a fantasy-themed universe where evil cloaks the world from the high clouds of Ascendia to the depths of the lava-ridden Abyss. Gauntlet players can choose from the four classic heroes, Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities.

Throughout the Gauntlet journey, the heroes will slash their way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid them in their battle with evil.

“With Gauntlet we’ve revitalised all of the action and fun of the original 1980s arcade classic, whilst updating the visuals and gamezplay for today’s DS gamer,” said Ray Livingston, Brand Manager at Eidos.

“With four-player Gauntlet Wi-Fi cooperative mode, one of the most memorable multiplayer gaming experiences of all time is back with a bang.”

One of the few titles taking full advantage of the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo DS, Gauntlet offers Voiceover IP (VoIP) which allows voice communication through the Nintendo DS microphone, giving Gauntlet players more options to interact with their friends online.

Featuring 40 maps across three realms, Gauntlet offers fast-paced, retro RPG crusade-style gamezplay in addition to new and in-depth multiplayer features including cooperative play and competitive multiplayer.

The arcade style competitive multiplayer feature strengthens the addictive Gauntlet experience by introducing ranked multiplayer games like - Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Treasure Hoard Gauntlet game modes, hosted with local Nintendo Wireless play or via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, Gauntlet is set for release on Nintendo DS later this year.

Rock Band special charity downloads

Proceeds from Rock Band Penny arcade Expo Themed download Songs to Benefit Charity

Harmonix and MTV Games announce a very special set of downloadable content to celebrate the three day Penny Arcade Expo. The “PAX 2008 Collection”, contains tracks from celebrated nerd-folk artist Jonathan Coulton, nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot, and lovecraftian doomsayers The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets - all of whom performed at the gaming fan festival. Adding to the fan-focused celebration, the Harmonix/MTV Games’ proceeds from the sale of this “PAX Pack” between launch and Holiday 2008 will be donated to the Penny Arcade run Child's Play Charity in order to help out children's hospitals around the world.

“We’re excited that some of our favorite artists can be featured in Rock Band as a result of this pack,” said Robert Khoo, Show Director for Penny Arcade Expo. “Calling attention to PAX artists and giving back to the community at the same time show why Harmonix is truly a company focused on the music and their fans above all else.

” The pack includes "Skullcrusher Mountain" by Jonathan Coulton, the story of a misunderstood genius and the woman he attempts to woo with monstrous creations like a half-monkey, half-pony, "Livin' on the Corner of Dude and Catastrophe" by MC Frontalot, Inspired by the award-winning webcomic "Achewood" and featuring Brad Sucks, and finally "Shhh...." by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, a previously unreleased track that the nerd rockers have brought exclusively to Rock Band.

Release Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 (Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360) Thursday, September 4, 2008 (PLAYSTATION Store)

Tracks: Jonathan Coulton “Skullcrusher Mountain”
MC Frontalot “Livin’ on the Corner of Dude and Catastrophe”
Darkest of the Hillside Thickets “Shhh….”

Price: .99¢ (80 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$2.99 (240 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for 3 pack
(All three tracks utilize the original master recordings)

Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION Network

Crystal Quest video game comes to mobiles

Crystal Quest Fan Favourite Features Updated Graphics and New Features for Mobile

About Crystal Quest the video game
"The mega-selling 80's retro classic space shooter Crystal Quest gets remixed for mobiles! Pilot your ship through wave after wave of action, collecting crystals and evading the Nasties, unique enemies that emerge from portals on each side of the screen. Fire your weapon at them, or deploy a smart bomb to vaporize every Nasty on the screen. Collect all the crystals to open the gateway to the next level, but don't forget to gather up the goodies in each wave - from bonus points to extra smart bombs and even an occasional mega-crystal for massive points. Any little bit helps on your Crystal Quest!

Crystal Quest was first developed by veteran game developer Patrick Buckland; the game became immensely successful upon its release. The Crystal Quest mobile version is based on the updated Xbox Live Arcade and Crystal Quest Windows Vista versions featuring updated graphics with retro gamezplay. Enhanced special effects and a sophisticated interface make for a fun and addictive player experience.

Crystal Quest made its first appearance on the Macintosh in 1987, and has progressively grown its fan base during its appearance on platforms throughout the years. Crystal Quest delivers a unique combination of therapeutic enjoyment and intense adrenalin-boiling arcade action, the player's objective is to collect enough crystals to open a gateway to advance to the next level.

PlayStation 3 PS3 Little Big Planet console bundle released in France

Sony have released a PlayStation 3 PS3 80GB system Little Big Planet video game in France.

The bundle cost 400 euros and comes in this exclusive box.  

Summer Festivities in Silkroad PC Online video game with New Outfits

In tandem with the Summer Festival, Joymax has announced that two limited edition avatar items are now available for players of Silkroad Online. The harlequin and carnaval outfits don your avatar in festive feathers or jester hats and domino masks just in time to celebrate the summer events! More information on both of these colorful costumes can be found in-game by visiting the item mall.

The harlequin and carnaval outfits are limited edition items and will only be available for a short period of time.

Silkroad Online is a massively multiplayer online RPG that puts the player deep into ancient Chinese, Islamic, and European civilizations. Traveling the historic Silk Road between Asia and Europe, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. Silkroad Online is free to play, and offers the unique chance to play a character free of restrictions or fixed paths. For more information and a free download, please visit www.silkroadonline.net.

Prince of Persia 4 video game developers diary xbox ps3

Ubisoft have released this Prince of Persia video showing the new Anvil games engine of Assassin's Creed fame.

The Prince of Persia developers explain the new open world structure, new combat system wall and ceiling walking and much more...

Watch the video game trailer on YouTube here...

Burnout Paradise download content free to stop you selling your game...

EA plan a load of new content for Burnout Paradise for free to try to convince you not to sell your game second hand - why?

Game developers and publishers loose out on second hand games sales and they want you to hold onto your games and download additional content.

Jens Uwe fro EA says...

“What we’re trying to do is build business models that are more and more online-supported with additional services and additional content that you get online. So people will see the value in not just getting that physical disc to play at home alone, but actually playing those games online and paying for them.” …

“In our understanding of the business model we are actually giving away the rights to play, and if you just pass it on, pass it on, pass it on, that is not comparable to second-hand sales in the normal physical goods area where you have physical wear-out - second-hand cars, second-hand clothes, second-hand books… they’re all physically wearing out, so you have an inferior quality product.” …

“But digital goods is not actually becoming inferior in quality, so people passing that on is actually very challenging for us.”

The next big change will be the iTunes model where you buy the game online from Xbox Live or PlaySation Store - that removes the option to resell the game.

Bike pack image from new download content on PS3 and Xbox.

Until that happens just enjoy the free updates - Gamezplay.org

New Silent Hill Homecoming video game trailer watch out for Josh!

The latest chapter in the Silent Hill video game series sees Alex Shephard returning home, a war veteran, to find his missing younger brother Joshua. Dark horrors, nightmares, monsters and demons all stand in the way of the truth.

Solve a variety of puzzles to progress through the highly atmospheric game world, use cues to unlock Silent Hill's darkest secrets.

The first Silent Hill title to hit the latest consoles Silent Hill uses all-new graphics to bring the game to life like never before.

Can you uncover the secrets of Silent Hill - Homecoming?

Watch the trailer on YouTube here...

PlayStation Store updates - NHL 09, Soulcalibur IV, Rock Band, The Last Guy, Fallen Star and Warhawk

Hope you didn't miss this weeks FREE update (Wednesday) with new features and added Warhawk trophy support, fixes and game tutorials.

Zombie game, The Last Guy, announce the use of aerial photos of landmark cities in their 'round up the survivors' video game. You can download the Japan, Asakusa, Tokyo level and try it for yourself. For just $10 you can purchase the game in full - details inside the demo version - watch out for those zombies!

New Rock Band tracks are also available this week along with demo versions of Soulcalibur IV and hockey blockbuster NHL 09.

If you already have Warhawk then you could grab a new expansion pack 'Fallen Star' on its own for $8. All three Warhawk booster Combo expansions can be bought for $16. this expansion includes a new level with an fantastic all new jetpack it's worth the price alone. The Warhawk Fallen Star expansion also includes new layouts for existing game maps.

If you're a PlayStationPortable PSP owner you've not been left out with Cake Mania theme and wallpapers.

FSLabs Release FlyEngravity CDU Driver

Flight Sim Labs, announce the release of a specialized driver application, to provide an interface between Engravity hardware and Flight Simulator software.

This specific interface allows owners of Engravity's 737 and 747 CDU hardware to interface their CDUs with the PMDG 747-400X Queen of the Skies for Flight Simulator X. Purchaser must already own and have installed an Engravity 747-400 or 737 CDU in order to use this driver. Requires that the user also have installed the PMDG 747-400X for FSX line of products, along with the latest Service pack.

Purchasing this interface will allow the user to connect any MCP747 and optional EFIS module to the PMDG 747-400X product line on Flight Simulator X. FSLabs uses try-before-you-buy software and this downloadable driver provides a fully working, area-limited (around Greece's Venizelos airport) version which can become fully enabled by purchasing a license key afterwards.

With an activated license key, the product becomes fully operational globally inside Flight Simulator X. Instructions on how to purchase are included by hitting the "Purchase" button within the driver user interface.

You can find and download the Installer for the Engravity CDU-X driver on FSLab's dedciated web site here: http://www.flightsimlabs.com/Interfaces/FlyEngravityCDUFSX.aspx. (Of course it requires Engravity 737NG or 747 CDU hardware v1.03 or later and Flight Simulator X).

Any additional information can be found on the web site (http://www.flightsimlabs.com).

Note:
* This purchase is NOT refundable.
* The online purchase function will only become active when a connection with the hardware unit is successfully made and a hardware serial number is automatically found.