Image via CrunchBaseDevs Talk Weapons, Woozhie Woozhie on 'Inside Stargate Worlds'
See the latest game play footage and interviews with the people behind the development of Stargate Worlds, the MMORPG with Ashrak Daggers, a fully customizable UI and little grey aliens you can punch in the face.
WHO: The Stargate Worlds team.
WHAT: A close-up look at Stargate Worlds from the men and women that are building the game.
STATS: Inside Stargate Worlds is the No. 1 most subscribed channel on YouTube for the week of Sept. 21 and a top 25 most subscribed videos for the month of September on all of YouTube.
Image via WikipediaBejeweled Twist, First New Installment in Casual Game Leader's Flagship Franchise in Nearly Four Years, Will Put New Spin on Match-3 Genre.
PopCap Games announce that it will be launching the next entry in its flagship franchise Bejeweled next month. Titled Bejeweled Twist, the new game has been in development for more than three years and will bring a completely new perspective to the “Match-3” genre of puzzle games that the original Bejeweled pioneered eight years ago. PopCap plans to formally unveil the game at a gala event at Seattle’s Experience Music Project Sci-Fi Museum and Hall of Fame on the evening of Monday, October 27, 2008 – the first such launch event in casual games history. The game will carry a retail price of US$19.95 and will initially be available exclusively via Web download from www.popcap.com.
“As our first and most popular game, we’re particularly dedicated to Bejeweled and wanted to make sure that our next offering in the lineup delivered as much innovation, polish, and sheer pleasure as possible,” explained Jason Kapalka, co-founder and chief creative officer at PopCap. “We spent a long time conceiving and prototyping a totally new direction for Bejeweled Twist. The game will be immediately recognizable to Bejeweled fans, and as accessible as earlier titles in the series, but with far more depth and flexibility. Previous versions of Bejeweled appealed to a pretty broad audience, but we’re confident Bejeweled Twist will offer a compelling experience for everyone, from the novice gamer to the seriously hardcore player.”
From PCs and Macs, PlayStation and Xbox consoles to mobile phones, PDAs, iPods and iPhones, Bejeweled is available for more than a dozen devices and platforms and is the most popular casual game of the 21st century. More than 350 million copies of Bejeweled/Bejeweled 2 have been downloaded from the Web, accounting for nearly a third of the 1 billion-plus downloads of all PopCap titles. Tens of millions of copies of Bejeweled have been installed on mobile phones worldwide, and more than 25 million units of the game have been sold across all platforms, amounting to over $300 million in consumer spending over the history of the game.
All other details of Bejeweled Twist are currently under wraps and will be disclosed at the game’s gala launch event in Seattle on October 27.
Feel Like You're Really Farming With the Nintendo Wii Remote!
Natsume announced that Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility for the Nintendo Wii has officially shipped to retail for an MSRP of $49.99. The launch continues the ten-year anniversary celebration of the popular Harvest Moon franchise. The ten-year commemoration includes special anniversary packaging, various retail promotions with special collectible pre-order plush toys, an exclusive 10th anniversary DS Lite Kit, strategy guides, and many more specialty items.
"We are proud to release Harvest Moon for the first time on the Nintendo Wii platform," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. "With the new setting, characters, motion-sensitive controls, and the most refined gameplay yet, we're sure that both Harvest Moon fans and new players alike will be delighted with Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility."
Long-time Harvest Moon fans as well as new players will find an exciting, involving storyline and plenty of activities to experience, including cultivating crops, caring for animals, and participating in festivals.
In Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility, players find themselves in a troubled island town which once prospered with life and energy, but is now in serious trouble. The mystical Mother Tree that once watched over the island has disappeared, and the Harvest Goddess is nowhere to be found! The island has lost its connection with nature and the inhabitants don't know what to do - it's up to the player to save the island! Players will help to rebuild the island by working the land, befriending and raising animals, nurturing friendships, and creating a family. When the Mother Tree is reborn, the Harvest Goddess will return and bring prosperity to the island once more.
Rock’n’Roll, the first title for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch from Tag Games.
A super-charged combination of action and puzzling that is sure to set the Apple AppStore alight and delight players across the globe!
Rock’n’Roll is a classic story of friendship and kidnapping! You play ‘Roll’, a rather well-rounded character, who must enter the spinning mazes of Flint Island to recover the Evil Sky Spirit's musical notes and save his best friend ‘Rock’ from imprisonment.
Rock’n’Roll is an incredibly simple game to pick up and play, with a unique 'twist'. Players rotate the entire maze left and right using either the iPhone's motion-sensing or touch controls and using the power of gravity, Roll falls towards the bottom of the screen – whatever direction it happens to be! Collect all the musical notes within each maze to escape to the next one. Finish them all and the Evil Sky Spirit just might release Rock.
Tag managing director Paul Farley says, “We are delighted to bring our much-loved casual game Rock’n’Roll to iPhone and iPod Touch players. We think that Rock’n’Roll’s combination of unique motion controlled game-play, cartoon visuals and tongue-in-cheek humour will be a great hit with players around the world!”
“This is an exciting time for Rock’n’Roll. Globalfun is rolling out the mobile version to carriers across Europe and SkyZone continue to extend the game's popularity in North America. We hope players everywhere will see a lot more of our intrepid heroes ‘Rock’ and ‘Roll’ in the coming months.”
Rock’n’Roll features 30 crazy mazes to attempt over three stunning environments – Coral Reef, Jungle and Mountain Top. Two game modes provide both quest and race against the clock challenges, giving both quickly accessible gameplay and longer term replay value.
The game features an original mix of traditional Rock’n’Roll music that reflects both the humorous nature of the game and the visual setting of each environment.
Key Game Features
• Unique maze based game-play• Supports motion and touch control• Two game modes – Quest and Clock• Spitting Gophers• Fun cartoon graphics• A sense of humour
Rock’n’Roll is available from the AppStore now for £2.99 or $4.99.
Experience the world of Ancaria with a new English-language demo for the highly anticipated action-RPG
A single-player PC demo for the upcoming action-RPG – Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is now available. This exciting new demo immerses gamers in the mystical world of Ancaria, as they experience a small sampling of the quests, environments and monsters that will be part of the grand adventure of the full game. Playing as the beautiful and deadly Seraphim, a powerful guardian of the world of Ancaria and its T-Energy, gamers will explore the lush lands of the High Elves, encountering a variety of creatures and environments.
The demo, available at the mirror links listed below, features:
The mighty Seraphim, one of the six playable and powerful characters featured in the full game. Explore the expansive and beautiful High Elf region, one of twelve regions that will be available in the full game and comprise the more than 22 square miles of Ancaria’s lush environment. Play through several quests in the Light campaign and encounter amazing mythical beasts, while the full game features parallel Light and Shadow campaigns encompassing hundreds of hours of gameplay and over 500 quests. Level up the Seraphim and customize her combat arts to unleash furious attacks on her enemies (the demo will allow leveling to 10, while the full game allows characters to over level 200). Download the new demo (2GB) from the following mirrors -
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is an Action RPG with a rich story that takes place in a giant, open-ended and seamless world. This world contains hundreds of dungeons, treacherous opponents and a variety of challenging quests. Intelligent enemies, steadily adapting in number and difficulty based on player progress, challenge in heroic single- and multiplayer battles.
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel provides numerous unique items that can be gathered in this mystical world. A deep reward system further enables advancements in character, individual attributes and character-specific fighting styles, each designed to keep players returning to the world of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel to discover what is around the next bend. Drop-in styled cooperative multiplayer gameplay ensures players will enjoy the game alone or seamlessly with friends at any time. Five unique multiplayer modes round out the experience and offer a refreshing, first-class gaming experience in Sacred 2: Fallen Angel.
The Windows PC and PC Collector’s Editions of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel are currently slated for a November 2008 release in North America, with versions for both next-generation consoles following in early 2009.
TNA Superstars Played Key Role in Making TNA iMPACT! TNA iMPACT! in stores across Europe for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The Wii version is also expected to hit stores across Europe in October. Combining fast-paced intuitive controls, state-of-the-art wrestler likenesses and a unique Story Mode, TNA iMPACT! will deliver the most authentic video game wrestling experience to date.
“The development of the ‘iMPACT’ game has been an amazing process,” said Dixie Carter, president, TNA Wrestling. “Midway and TNA share the common goal of creating a wrestling game focusing on great game play. TNA features the most exciting and athletic roster in professional wrestling today, so it was critical that the game deliver the in-ring action we have on our shows. Our superstars were very involved collaboratively in the development from day one with this goal in mind. The result is a product that any wrestling fan that plays videogames is going to love.”
“Working very closely with TNA allowed us access to numerous resources needed to make the best wrestling game on the market today,” said Martin Spiess, executive vice president - international, Midway Games Ltd. “We worked countless hours in scanning and motion capture sessions with each wrestler to not only ensure that our game was visually stunning, but to make sure the realism of each punch, slam and finishing move was captured.”
TNA iMPACT! the video game is based on the fastest growing professional wrestling brand in the world and its flagship program TNA iMPACT!. Total Nonstop Action wrestling is in its sixth year of existence and offers sports entertainment fans a different look and feel from the traditional brand of wrestling. Focusing on athleticism, ground-breaking match types and captivating story lines, the TNA brand has quickly garnered world-wide recognition for wrestling excellence.
TNA iMPACT! the video game drops gamers into TNA’s signature six-sided ring to grapple as one of their favorite TNA Superstars for head-to-head and tag-team action. The game’s Story Mode will entertain for hours as the player guides a fallen champion back to TNA glory. Players can also test the limits in professional wrestling’s most innovative match, Ultimate X, and go online to battle friends or foes in head to head action.
Visit tnagame.com for more information. Additional screens, videos and fact sheets for the press can be found on Midway's press site.
About the TNA iMPACT! video game The TNA iMPACT! video game is the exclusive total nonstop action wrestling game based on the fastest growing professional wrestling brand in the world and its flagship program TNA IMPACT!. You choose your wrestling style, custom move set and clothing to construct the ultimate champion. The game also features top wrestling talent such as Abyss, Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, Rhino, Booker T, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Sting and more to deliver all of the excitement and action of the television show!
About TNA TNA Wrestling delivers a distinct brand of high-risk, athletic entertainment, featured weekly on "TNA iMPACT!" Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV, plus major TV slots in UK, Europe and now also including Australia. TNA features the innovative six-sided ring and the high-flying "X Division," as well as concept matches such as "Ultimate X," "King of the Mountain,” and "Six Sides of Steel." TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.tnawrestling.com.
With 11 games in all, Game Party 2 for the Wii console includes fun to play games that will provide hours of enjoyment with friends and family. Game Party 2 features new games like Bean Bags, Horseshoes, Lawn Darts, Puck Bowling and more. Each game, including classics like Skill Ball, Darts and Hoop Shoot has exciting new features like four player mode, customizable characters and tournament play, making Game Party 2 the ultimate party game for all ages and skill levels.
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Features - 11 Games In All:
Bean Bags
Hoops Shoot
Horseshoes
Ping Cup
Lawn Darts
Shuffleboard
Puck Bowling
Skillball
Quarterback Challenge
Darts
Trivia
Four-player action available for all games. Never play alone again! Get together with friends and family to see who can rank No 1 in all 11 games. If the party gets too big, set up tournaments for up to sixteen players!
Individual profiles: Players can now create a profile to track their progress and skill level as they play. Multiple players can create and use profiles, taking the game to a level playing field creating an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Create your own characters: Utilize the new Create-a-Player system to design unique characters to fit individual styles.
Discover extended content by earning tickets that enable players to unlock new game modes, a variety of playing surfaces and equipment, as well as unlocking additional create-a-player assets.
Platforms: Nintendo Wii Ship Date: October 2008 Genre: Family Party Publisher: Midway Developer: Midway
Lightsaber Unleashed now available to fans via the iTunes App Store
Star Wars - The Force Unleashed is now available for download on more than 850 handsets globally, including the iPhone, iPod touch and N-Gage devices. The game casts players as Darth Vader's secret apprentice during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed offers truly cinematic action in breathtaking 3D visuals. Players will assist Darth Vader in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi – and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny. The game introduces the CellWeaver mobile control system (created by THQ Wireless’ development studio, Universomo) where players can form sequence patterns through the phone's keypad allowing them to feel and use the Force.
The Lightsaber Unleashed, available for free today on the iTunes App Store, offers features directly from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, including:
• Multiple lightsaber colors and hilts that correspond to the main characters in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, including Darth Vader, The Secret Apprentice and more
• All-new music from the game
• Hidden treats, including character dialogue directly from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
The release of Star Wars - The Force Unleashed mobile game coincides with the worldwide debut of the LucasArts videogame which is now available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems and PSP.
THQ Wireless’ growing line of successful Star Wars titles span several genres including the side-scrolling Revenge of the Sith, space shooter Battle Above Coruscant, first person shooter Battlefront Mobile, and action titles like LEGO Star Wars Mobile and LEGO Star Wars II Mobile.
This fall BUZZ!, the popular quiz show franchise, makes its way for the first time to PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system with BUZZ! Quiz TV. Developed by Relentless Software, BUZZ! Quiz TV comes packed with BUZZ! wireless buzzer peripherals for an easy, pick-up-and-play game show experience. Combining to deliver over 5,000 questions divided into five different genre channels (Music, Movies & TV, Sports, Brainiac and Lifestyle), the new Channel Hopper mode allows players to switch between the different categories of questions in order to play a variety of quizzes that lets all of your friends get into the action.
Extending the quiz show network beyond the disc, up to four players from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada can team up for trivia showdowns in the online multiplayer mode, “Sofa vs. Sofa.” New quiz packs will be available to download from PlayStation Network, so players will never run out of fresh questions. Also, for trivia fans wanting to see if they can trump others with their own vast library of knowledge, MyBUZZquiz.com will provide a global community for players to create and share their own custom quizzes online and then make available to play on PS3.
Also available on launch for BUZZ! Quiz TV via a downloadable update will be full trophy support, allowing players to collect a variety of trophies to bolster their PLAYSTATION Network standings, based on several different achievements within the game. In addition, players will have multiple buzzer support in “Sofa vs. Sofa,” a choice among four new contestants and ten new buzzer sounds, question and download pack management, and Eye™ and EyeToy support. Photos can be taken during the game and saved in galleries in-game. The “Get Your Buzz Face On” feature will allow players to favorite photos and save them to the PS3 system.
KEY FEATURES
• Features over 5,000 questions divided into five different genre channels (Music, Movies & TV, Sports, Brainiac and Lifestyle).
• New Channel Hopper mode allows players to switch between question genres.
• Includes all-new characters and round types, as well as an all-new studio in high-def.
• Play with up to eight friends and family members live in your living room.
• Four-player “Sofa vs. Sofa” mode allows for online multiplayer gaming anywhere in the United States or Canada.
• Downloadable quiz packs each containing 500 questions available on the PLAYSTATION Network to extend the gameplay experience. Quiz packs will focus on specialized genres such as Sports, Music, Pop Culture, etc. Once packs have been downloaded, the new content will be integrated into the Channel mix. The first packs available upon launch are Videogames, Sci-Fi and National Geographic: Safari.
• MyBUZZquiz.com extends the trivia experience even further as players can create their own mini-quizzes, upload them and share with other quiz fans. Gamers can also play other BUZZ! fans’ mini-quizzes, or create personal quizzes to share with family and friends.
• Utilizes fun and easy-to-use BUZZ! wireless buzzer peripherals to create an immersive quiz show experience.
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Developer: Relentless Software Genre: Social Gaming/Trivia Players: 1-8 Players Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system Peripherals: BUZZ! wireless buzzers Launch Date: September 23, 2008 Rating: “T” for Teen
Image by Jake of 8bitjoystick.com via FlickrPlayers Can Now Bomb It Up Against 8 Players With Online Multiplayer Combat And Mii Support
Hudson announced the official launch of Bomberman Blast, an all-new Bomberman available for digital download on WiiWare for the Wii. Retaining many of the classic features that fans of the award-winning series have come to love, such as online multiplayer battles and numerous arenas, Bomberman Blast also incorporates exciting new gameplay elements like Mii support and 8-person online play.
"We are thrilled to deliver Bomberman Blast to the WiiWare gamers," said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. "Hardcore fans and casual gamers alike will enjoy this new rendition of classic Bomberman created specifically for play on the Wii with three new Wii-specific items and Miis."
Bomberman Blast features 3 new shake-it-up items specifically created for play on the Wii. Each of these new items can be used by shaking the Wii Remote to add an entirely new aspect of play to multiplayer Bomberman battles. Players can use the Bomb Change to disguise themselves as a bomb, the Rocket to jump up high in the air to avoid bomb blasts and the Shield to block bomb blasts as long as they keep shaking the Wii Remote.
There are 10 unique level designs included in the game. Once all 10 levels have been played, gamers are able to unlock the ability to blow away the competition by using a Mii as their Bomberman. Various arenas are included, ranging from the Classic level to levels with unique and exciting twists including Hyper Feet, Bomb Bowling, and Potholes.
Players will be able to compete either solo or as part of a team against the best Bomberman players worldwide, as Bomberman Blast delivers 8-player multiplayer battles online. Players can bomb it up on one console or can compete against their friends, family, and even players from all over the world with deeply customizable Wi-Fi Battles over the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Players can also submit their scores and track them using the new Rankings feature.
With the release of Bomberman Blast on WiiWare, Hudson Entertainment will offer several online tournaments, including one that coincides with the game's launch. The first tournament will be a live, online, head-to-head competition between 49 randomly-selected entrants, hosted by Hudson Entertainment. Registration for the tournament and an associated sweepstakes begins immediately and runs until 5:00 p.m. PST on October 3, 2008. The competition itself will take place starting at 2:00 p.m. PST on October 6, 2008. For more information on the upcoming tournaments and to register, players can visit www.Hudsonentertainment.com.
Bomberman Blast is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
About Bomberman Originally launched in the US in 1987, the game captured gamers' hearts with its simple yet challenging gameplay. With over 60 iterations on nearly all major consoles since then, and over 10 million units sold, winning accolades as the best multiplayer game of all time, this classic game has stood the test of time. Along the way, it also pioneered the "party game" genre, encouraging groups of 4 or more friends to duke it out in one room, and was the first series to contribute to Hudson's reputation as the number one party game company.
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