New Nintendo DS Lite bundle to solve your video gamepresent problems this Christmas...
Christmas will son be here what will you get your Nintendo loving family this year! Well help is on hand from Nintendo with its new Nintendo DS Lite bundles set to ensure the entire family is suitably entertained all next year.
With new official video game bundles to make sure everyone who loves Nintendo have a wide choice and the best - most enjoyable handheld video gaming experience ever.
New packs will be available in Europe this Christmas, with the following available in the UK from October:
• White Nintendo DS Lite console and Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training - How Old Is Your Brain? software at the estimated retail price of £120.
• Black Nintendo DS Lite console and Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training - How Old Is Your Brain? software at the estimated retail price of £120.
• Red Nintendo DS Lite console and Big Brain Academy software at the software at the estimated retail price of £120
• Pink Nintendo DS Lite console and Nintendogs Labrador and Friends software at the estimated retail price of £130.
• Blue Nintendo DS Lite console and Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What To Eat? software at the estimated retail price of £130.
So whether it’s a gift for a dog lover, someone who gets pleasure from their brains being trained or a fanatic of classic gaming, Nintendo have something to suit everyone’s tastes, making Christmas gifting less stressful and more delightful for all!
Fable II is the highly anticipated sequel to the wildly successful original that sold more than 3 million copies, offering even more choices and building on the core gameplay theme of Fable, where players’ every decision continually defines whom they become. Fable II is an action role-playing game (RPG) that truly allows players to live the life they choose in the newly expanded open world of Albion.
Set 500 years after the original, “Fable II” will provide gamers with an epic story and innovative real-time gameplay, including a massive amount of freedom and choice to explore a vast collection of dungeons, catacombs and taverns in the world of Albion.
Fable II features include the following: Choices, consequences. The innovative gameplay pioneered in the original Fable provided gamers with a never-before-seen level of immersion in a truly interactive world. “Fable II” expands upon the scope and depth of the Xbox classic by adding incredible new features and creating a wider, more complex kingdom of limitless choices and consequences. Players will have the option to play as a man or woman, get married, have children, and live a life of their own design — all leading to different destinies.
A land far, far away. Gamers will revisit the newly expanded world of Albion more than 500 years after the events of the original “Fable,” where they are free to explore the landscape and openly roam the countryside. For the right price, every house, hut, dungeon and castle is for sale. Players can witness how the world grows and changes in response to their decisions in incredible and unique ways as they rediscover Albion as if for the first time.
Fight with ease. “Fable II” pioneers a new combat system designed to allow players to truly master hand weapons such as swords and maces, ranged combat weapons such as crossbows and guns, and an entirely new magic system. These three disciplines, while very accessible, are also amazingly deep, and allow players to mix combat styles and become everything from master swordsman to skilled ranger to evil magic wielder, each using a different single button on the Xbox 360 Controller.
A hero’s best friend. This groundbreaking addition to the game is integral to the theme of unconditional love in “Fable II.” A player’s canine companion will act as friend, compass and protector. Players must merely feed their pooch and he will love unconditionally, creating a bond that sets up emotion-filled journeys throughout this magical world.
Experience the world together. For the first time in the “Fable” series, gamers can experience the expansive and immersive world of “Fable II” with friends, either on the same couch or over Xbox LIVE together in co-operative mode.2 “Fable II” embodies the new Xbox experience and will extend the Xbox LIVE service further with the introduction of orbs. Orbs allow for seamless LIVE co-op play and interaction with other “Fable II” players.
Xbox LIVE Arcade Fable II Pub Games earn major gold. Lionhead Studios is providing an unparalleled experience to gamers through Xbox LIVE Arcade. Gamers can start earning in-game currency for the Fable II world in August 2008, before the game’s release to retail, by downloading and playing an Xbox LIVE Arcade title, which contains three casino-style minigames titled “Fortune’s Tower,” “Keystone” and “Spinnerbox.” Gamers can win items such as dog tricks, potions and chocolates; unlock 15 pieces of concept art; and use the gold earned to purchase weapons, armor and more in Fable II. This is a first-of-its-kind experience for gamers that can only be found on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Lionhead Studios Ltd. Format: DVD for the Xbox 360 video game system Availability: October 2008
New gamezplay video sheds light on a galaxy struggle for survival in Dark Horizon
Paradox Interactive has today deployed a highly classified mission overview video for Dark Horizon, its upcoming space action combat simulator for the PC.
Paradox is calling upon the most fearless space combat pilots from every corner of the universe to aid the residents of the galaxy of Enosta and defend them from the Mirk, the dark, all-consuming force that is slowly destroying everything and everyone.
To answer the call and see the action that awaits you in Dark Horizon, set your navigation to the following co-ordinates:
Atlus U.S.A., known for its RPGs pre-order gifts, proclaimed its everlasting love for its fans in the form of three deluxe Atlus releases that will each include a soundtrack CD and each offer a limited edition premium art book as a pre-order bonus*.
“We have the best fans in the industry, hands down. This holiday season, we’re going to show how much we appreciate them,” said Tim Pivnicny, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our three biggest games of the year are getting something extra, our thanks to our faithful followers for their diehard support.”
Eternal Poison (releases 11/11/2008) – PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system
Eternal Poison, a beautifully dark and gothic strategy RPG drama, leads players along an epic 5-chapter saga of romance and betrayal. Take control of the potent “binding” system and properly manage your party of adventurers to maximize your ability to deal out massive damage in combat. Every copy of the game includes a bonus soundtrack CD featuring the game’s sweeping score. Fans who pre-order* will also get a 100-page, 5”x8” full-color art book loaded to the brim with the breathtakingly unique gothic art of Eternal Poison.
Luminous Arc 2 (releases 11/18/2008) – Nintendo DS
Luminous Arc 2, a new adventure in the hit Luminous Arc franchise, delivers increased challenge, a completely rebuilt user interface, industry-leading online multiplayer support via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and the same wit, humor, and style that made last year’s Luminous Arc a fan favorite. Packaged along with the game inside a special box is a free soundtrack CD. Enjoy the music of famed composer Yasunori Mitsuda‘s Procyon Studio anytime you want! In addition, fans who pre-order* will get a 60-page, 7”x10” full-color art book, Luminous Art, which offers content from both Luminous Arc games.
Persona 4 (releases 12/9/2008) – PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system
Persona 4, sequel to 2007’s RPG of the year**, is a riveting murder mystery RPG featuring an entirely new cast, loads more story, content, action, and depth. Each and every copy of the game includes a soundtrack CD featuring music from the game. Fans who pre-order* will receive a 100-page, 7”x10” full-color art book, Persona 4 Visual Data, filled with the stunning designs of character artist Shigenori Soejima.
*At select retailers, while supplies last **GameSpot.com
The world of Runes of Magic consists not only of vast and varied regions, but there are literally dozens of caves and mines in Taborea, reaching deep down below the surface of the earth. In the dangerous dungeons of Frogster's ambitious fantasy online role-playing game, you can not only find gremlins and goblins, but far more dangerous creatures and monsters.
Taborea is a continuous persistent world even extending below the surface of the earth. But Runes of Magic offers instanced dungeons also, where parties of brave adventurers meet to complete special tasks or just to discover exciting places. Once in the dungeon, the adventurers are on their own in their battle against fierce bosses and their henchmen. Now it will be decided if the quest party is tactically suitable assembled and harmonizes to complete their quests. Extreme caution is advised, if the boss-mob has no level number, but displays a small crown instead. Those special bosses are extremely dangerous and many a brave soul has already lost their life trying to defeat them.
Runes of Magic not only offers static dungeons, but players will find dynamically generated dungeons as well, where new monsters and treasures are randomly generated every time a player enters (so called tile-based dungeons). The dynamic cave systems regenerate by random every time players re-enter and therefore can be discovered anew again and again. If the most dangerous group of monsters waited just behind the next corner during your last visit, they surely will be somewhere else next time and will carry different loot as well. So it always pays off to drop by more often without having to fear to be bored over time.
But not all of those dark places in Runes of Magic can be entered at all times. There are dungeons that are only accessible at certain times – or to persons with a certain fame or reputation. For some of the challenges waiting in those dungeons, even the toughest group of six adventurers won't be enough, so there is only one way: form a raid! Dozens of player's are needed to send powerful monsters that terrorize the lands and guard vast treasures back to their maker Ayvenas. But their dark retreats are huge and they command armies of powerful followers, so even reaching those bosses will be very dangerous.
According to developer Runewaker Entertainment, the game world of Runes of Magic will at release not only contain instanced raids, but there will be huge persistent dungeons with dozens of levels as well, that offer enough room for multiple groups of adventurers. In these, players can battle against monsters of their own strength and move on to new battlegrounds, as soon as they reach higher levels. And if the AI creatures of darkness aren't challenging enough, players can battle other players in special PvP dungeons. Bold players can still register for the beta on the official website www.runesofmagic.com.
Runes of Magic – a world full of wizardry and adventure With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Right from the launch Runes of Magic will convey its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world. Players can choose from six main classes. Combined with a secondary class they dispose of 36 individual character classes over all. All characters possess unique skills with impressive combo attacks and can use mounts in the later stages of game play. A particularly attractive feature for guilds and players is the possibility to arrange their own virtual homes with individual furnishing. Thanks to an extensive crafting and reputation system, thrilling PVP as well as demanding dungeons and boss-monsters, no wishes remain unsatisfied. The Taiwanese developer Runewaker has developed Runes of Magic according to western MMO standards within a time frame of three years. The studio will provide new challenges for players every three to four months with free add-ons and updates. MMO fans can find more information, pictures and videos on the official website www.runesofmagic.com.
Runes of Magic features
Free2play, no monthly fees, free download
Dual class system with switchable primary and secondary classes
Enthralling background story
Already over 600 quests and level comprehensive quest series on launch
Instanced and persistent dungeons
Individually developed skills and spells
Armor sets with special bonuses
Dynamic item system: Upgrades with hundreds of runes
Activatable PvP system (Player vs. Player duels)
Epic crafting system with the possibility to improve existing items
Individual coloring of clothes and armor
Housing: personalization with individual furniture for players and guilds
Special zones for guild houses
Reputation system
Scalable user interface based on the users preference (development of your own add-ons possible)
In-game map and radar system to find dealers, resources and quests easily
Auction house: auction and purchase items
Teleporting possibilities per runes
Different and unique mounts
Controlling with mouse (point & click) and keyboard (WASD or arrow keys) possible
To celebrate the upcoming launch of FIFA 09, EA SPORTS is proud to announce that a full one-off screening of the TV advert will premiere this Sunday during the Sky Sports' Super Sunday showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United.
EA SPORTS has secured the entire second half-time break and will broadcast the full four minute advert featuring cover stars Wayne Rooney and Real Madrid's Gonzalo HiguaÃn.
'We're very excited to be showing the full four-minute advert during half time of one of the biggest games in football' said Trevor Uzice, Senior Product Manager - FIFA 09. 'This year's campaign is all about bringing football fans and gamers together and we hope the advert will prove very popular with everyone.'
Finkles Adventure for Nintendo DS and Wii to be released in early 2009.
Finkles Adventure is a fun filled, colourful, casual puzzle title for gamers and ‘newbies’ alike with equal enjoyment and has an addictive hook that makes for hours of endless family playing.
In their world of make believe Finkles are generated and simulated from raindrops. Their bodies look like colourful jelly and their hands hold onto flower umbrellas in their magical world.
The premise of the game is simple… Naughty Finkles float on and around the screen by holding their flower umbrellas. Once players’ touch the Finkles they will float to the ground. Whenever three or more Finkles of the same colour stay close together, all of them will explode and disappear. To win through each level, clearing screens and obtaining a high score may sound straight forward but this depends on the mission objectives chosen and with multiplayer mode option makes the challenge even more enticing.
The colourful world of Finkles and the myriad puzzle challenges are bolstered with many logical tasks, endearing graphics and numerous items and collectables to retrieve which will keep players coming back for more. The progression of the game – tapered to test - has been specially adapted so by picking the appropriate options there is hours and days of achievements to be had.
There are many objectives and endless number of combo challenges to achieve along with high score. Nab a few of the picks ups to energize or find some gravity items and life is made just that little bit easier
Features include:
· Special challenges
· 4 modes of play
· 50 different and diverse levels –
· Both Wii and DS versions optimized to utilize console specs
Finkles Adventure delivers fun gameplay for the family
earth television network is now providing live camera images from around the world to the new lifestyle service called “Life with PlayStation” from Sony.
The visual and interactive application of “Life with PlayStation” on PlayStation 3 includes a Live Channel which shows news headlines and a world map interface. A set of cities will be enriched by near live pictures from earthTV’s worldwide remotely controlled camera network.
earth television network, the daughter company of Munich headquartered media conglomerate Telcast Media Group, is Germany’s market leader in marrying outstanding new content formats with revolutionary technological innovation. Founder and CEO Thomas M Hohenacker comments: “Interactivity has become a major issue these days to which we want to add high quality visual experience. The implementation of earthTV in PS3 makes the world available to an adventurous and sophisticated audience who desire Live information about their planet.”
Doodle Hex is now on the Nintendo Channel for Nintendo Wii as a playable demo for your DS, where it will remain available to download until the 3rd October.
In the demo you take the role of Djin, one of 14 playable characters in Doodle Hex, competing against Cassie in a spell casting duel using the unique battle system. Runes are cast by drawing shapes on the DS Touch Screen, using the combined effects of the different runes you can create and unleash ever more powerful attacking spell combos. But beware of Cassie’s own powerful incoming spells and ensure your defences are in place by activating your magical shield! The full version of Doodle Hex on Nintendo DS is available now at all good retailers.
The Nintendo Channel can be downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel. To learn more about Nintendo Channel for Wii, visit the official Nintendo Channel website: http://uk.wii.com/movies/nintendochannel/
New Mount & Blade gameplay video unsheathed. Witness for yourself the freedom that awaits!
Paradox publisher of strategy games for the PC, has released a never-before-seen gameplay video from Mount & Blade, the highly anticipated single-player medieval combat RPG.
The new trailer, transports players back in time to give them an inside look at the adventure that awaits them in the medieval land of Calradia, where players can explore hundreds of towns and castles, design custom war banners, recruit townspeople and experienced warriors to join their ranks, and conquer enemies in thrilling sieges and action-packed tournaments.
Mount & Blade is a single-player, third or first-person action/role-playing game set in the medieval war-torn land of Calradia. The game features groundbreaking horseback combat, intuitive swordplay, and a free-form environment in which players can roam freely to explore new cities, conquer foreign armies and earn a reputation as the realm’s most courageous warrior.
• White Nintendo DS Lite console and Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training - How Old Is Your Brain? software at the estimated retail price of £120.
• Black Nintendo DS Lite console and Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training - How Old Is Your Brain? software at the estimated retail price of £120.
• Red Nintendo DS Lite console and Big Brain Academy software at the software at the estimated retail price of £120
• Pink Nintendo DS Lite console and Nintendogs Labrador and Friends software at the estimated retail price of £130.
• Blue Nintendo DS Lite console and Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What To Eat? software at the estimated retail price of £130.
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