Image by chaky_flickr via FlickrBe the first to sing along to the spectacular music of Queen when SingStar SongPacks launch in SingStore
SingStar “will rock you” when, for the first-time ever, a series of special themed SingStar SongPacks launch in SingStore. New from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, SingStar SongPacks will feature five hit tracks to download directly to your PLAYSTATION 3 for only £4.49. To celebrate, the first two SongPacks will mark the arrival of Queen onto SingStar on October 2nd 2008.
Save time creating your perfect playlist and pick up five of the hottest SingStore tracks in one pack. All you need to get the party started is a PS3, a copy of SingStar and a couple of SingStar microphones. Simply log into SingStore, access the SongPack section, select your Queen SongPack of choice, and download – it’s that easy! Whether you feel like stretching your vocal chords with “Bohemian Rhapsody” or belting out “We Are The Champions” with your mates after a great night out, simply select your tune from either of these SongPacks:
Ultimate Queen 1:
Bohemian Rhapsody One Vision Crazy Little Thing Called Love Killer Queen Bicycle Race
Ultimate Queen 2:
We Will Rock You Another One Bites The Dust Who Wants To Live Forever I Want It All We Are The Champions
SingStar SongPacks will release in SingStore every two weeks, meaning you’ll never have to wait long to download your favourite tunes at a great price. The SongPacks are perfect for all musical tastes and are a quick and easy way to get your hands on the best tracks that SingStar has to offer - providing the perfect soundtrack for your party.
Head to SingStore and start downloading when the first official SongPacks launch on October 2nd. For more information, please contact your local PR manager.
New Female and Male Mercenaries Unveiled with the Grand Opening of "The Black Market"
Nexon America Inc. announces the commercial launch of its free-to-play, online, multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) thriller Combat Arms slated for October 1st. With the addition of the highly anticipated “Black Market,” the new in-game cash item shop, gamers now have access to new female and male mercenaries, customized items and “fresh start” options to help fulfill missions. Combat Arms is available free for download at http://combatarms.nexon.net. Gamers can also experience Combat Arms at the E for All consumer show on Oct. 3-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Combat Arms incorporates character options and built-in clan and Web 2.0 community features into its fast-paced game play. Now, with the commercial launch and the game’s Black Market, players have even more ways to personalize the game and further distinguish their look on the battlefield. New mercenaries, Mei, the first female character, and Deckland, can be hired for 30 days as an added character. Each comes with an allotment of 50,000 Gear Points for players to create their mercenary’s own gear loadout. Players can also opt to use the same weapons for their mercenary as their base character. The game also introduces a revamped melee system with several new melee weapons, such as the Ninjato and the Machete. Gamers will have the option to purchase these new weapons with Nexon Cash. New aesthetic gear such as the FG-1 Fire Mask, Boonie Hat and the Tactical Backpack, will also now be available for purchase.
“Combat Arms had a great beta run, with players of all levels loving the fast-action FPS game play and in-game community features for ranking and challenging other players,” said Min Kim, vice president of marketing for Nexon America. “With this launch, gamers now have access to additional play options that help the player stand out without compromising the fairness of play.”
Players and clans can now also use Nexon Cash to purchase name changes and statistic resets through the Black Market. The reset function allows players who have improved within the game a chance to deliver a more accurate representation of their current skill level without having to restart an account and lose their hard earned rank. Additionally, Clans can further distinguish their squad by creating their own Clan Emblem, which will be permanently displayed to all other players both in-game and on the official Web site.
These are the first items for purchase in the Black Market, but players can expect additional variety in the future. To date, Combat Arms has expanded its free content to feature more than 40 weapons, eight maps, four game modes, and robust character and weapon customization features, and will continue to enhance and upgrade both its free and paid offerings with bi-monthly content updates.
Interested gamers can sign up for free at http://combatarms.nexon.net. Media should contact Nexon Public Relations for any additional information.
Gamers will have the opportunity to hone their war fighting and strategy skills in “War World.”
Travel to a far away planet for a pure adrenaline rush! “War World” is a fast-paced third person shooter that features a unique blend of action and tactical gameplay, which sets it apart from any other multiplayer shooter. The game features powerful armored mechanoids that battle head-to-head in an all-out savage single and multiplayer war.
Choose from 16 different mechanoids, each has its own special abilities and advantages, including Extreme Speed, High Damage Lasers, Missiles and more.
The single player Arcade mode boasts a 100 level campaign that can be played with five levels of difficulty. Rather take on the opponents with friends? “War World” multiplayer offers four unique game-modes: Capture the Flag, Bomb Assault, Death Match and Team Death Match.
Developed by Third Wave Games and published by Ubisoft, “War World” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide.
Marble Saga - Kororinpa Nintendo Wii balance board support
Hudson Entertainment announced that it is bringing Marble Saga: Kororinpa, an exciting puzzle adventure centering around a marble, exclusively to Nintendo Wii next spring.
The sequel to Kororinpa: Marble Mania, Marble Saga: Kororinpa is full of new levels for gamers to explore, 4-person multiplayer gameplay, tons of customization features, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Nintendo Wii Balance Board as features.
“Gamers will be amazed to see how much entertainment we have packed into Marble Saga,” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. “Whether players want to compete with each other through multiplayer or Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, explore more than 150 levels by themselves, or use the Nintendo Wii Balance Board for additional fun, this game really will deliver an action-packed adventure for gamers of all ages.”
The story takes place with players heading out on a journey with Anthony the Ant as he searches for the Golden Sunflower. By guiding Anthony’s marble around the Ant World and searching for items which are valuable to help reach the Golden Sunflower, gamers will help Anthony save his colony. Along the way players will face dangerous mazes and use cool and amazing widgets and gadgets to guide Anthony to his objective. With multiple levels to explore and three difficulty stages within each level, no area is ever the same.
Unique features in Marble Saga: Kororinpa allow fun customization for players. From designing the ball with attributes to helping players navigate through stages easier, to Nintendo Miis and preset fun images, to an Edit Mode which allows for custom design of a unique stage, gamers can really make this entertaining experience their own. For a more competitive tone, a 4-person multiplayer mode allows players to compete with three other opponents on the same map as each races to the finish line. For more customization and group fun with others, the Wii Connect 24 feature allows gamers to share the unique stages they created with their friends or to receive extra stages from Hudson after the game’s launch via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Additionally, Wi-Fi Leaderboards let players compete online against each other to see who can navigate through the world the fastest.
For those who can’t live without gaming peripherals, the Wii Balance Board can be used as players navigate through the world as the ball with this new feature. In addition, gamers can utilize 40 innovative and useful widgets to help assist them in guiding their marble, including shrinking machines, movable bridges, vacuum tubes, cannon vaults and more!
Marble Saga - Kororinpa will be available at retail in Spring 2009.
Happy Tails - Animal Shelter, the newest release from Viva Media, players are responsible for all kinds of cute animals who are counting on them to change their lives. The game features hamsters, puppies, kittens, bunnies, and more. Players are presented with a unique case history for each animal, and must tailor their treatment based on that particular animal's past and physical condition. After nursing them back to health and forming a level of trust through caretaking and play, it's up to the player to match them with the perfect owner to make sure everyone gets a happy ending!
Viva Media CEO Carlo Voelker says of Happy Tails: Animal Shelter, "It's the kind of game we love to publish since it offers wholesome fun and addictive gameplay for kids, and at the same time, it serves up an important lesson on the joys and responsibilities of pet care and ownership. "
Happy Tails - Animal Shelter is the first in Viva Media's award winning line of animal simulations to combine caring for animals with learning about people as well. It empowers children to take charge and make independent decisions. The game pushes them to use their problem solving skills and understand the effects of the choices they make. But it's not all educational! Kids will also love interacting with their favorite animals as they feed, groom, and play with their new friends. And charming 3D graphics and adorable animations will delight the whole family!
Features:
Over 99 unique animal Stories 7 different kinds of animals to love – including wild fawns! An animal library to learn fun facts about your new friends Vet check-ups show you how far your animals have come
Quick Facts:
Published by Viva Media, LLC Developed by Tivola Publishing Release Date: September 15, 2008 Recommended Retail Price: $19.99
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows Vista/XP/2000, 1.5 GHz CPU or higher, 256 MB RAM, 64 MB 3D graphics card, 750 MB free hard disc space, Sound card, DirectX 9.0c
A stampede of notorious criminals have busted out of ARKHAM ASYLUM, where GOTHAM CITY houses only the shadiest of characters. It’s up to the famed CAPED CRUSADER to sweep Gotham clean of criminal activity using everything at his disposal, including crime-fighting vehicles as well as several baddie-bashing bat gadgets.
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Developer: TT Games
Do you know your Fimbles from your Flumps? The difference between Neighbours and Newlyweds? If not, then you’d better brush up on your TV trivia because the ultimate test of knowledge is here!
Ubisoft has teamed up with Focus Multimedia to bring Telly Addicts to the PC for the first time. Focus, the UK’s market-leading publisher of budget PC software, is making the game available, at a suggested price of just £9.99.
Play against the computer or a human player, and test your knowledge of soaps, reality TV, drama, comedy and cartoons. The shows and questions span several decades, meaning there is something here for all the family, regardless of when they were born, or what shows played a part in their childhood. After six exciting rounds featuring famous clips, pictures and hundreds of questions, you’ll soon discover who is the real Telly Addict in your family!
The rounds are:
Round 1 – Screen Test: Look at a picture and answer a related question. Round 2 – Classic Clips: Watch various video clips and answer questions about the show. Round 3 – Spotlight: 5 questions to answer - with just 10 seconds per answer. Round 4 – Reveal: Try to guess the person as the picture is slowly revealed. Round 5 – Guess The Year: Look at a photograph and try to guess the year. Round 6 – Randomiser: Use the spinner to select your category question – drama, cartoon, comedy, soaps & reality TV. Then test your knowledge!
Craig Johnson, managing director of Focus Multimedia, commented: "Telly Addicts evokes fond memories for a whole generation of quiz show fans, and it's the perfect format for a fun-filled computer game. Everyone who reminisces about their favourite TV shows will enjoy testing their wits against their friends and family."
Telly Addicts is available now for a suggested retail price of £9.99 including VAT, from all good retail outlets of PC software. The product is also available to purchase direct from www.focusmm.co.uk.
Set List from Legendary Live AC/DC Performances Come to Life in Rock Band for Global Release Beginning November.
AC/DC comes exclusively to Rock Band beginning this November for the worldwide release of AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack by Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). This exclusive deal with Columbia Records and AC/DC marks the first time ever the band has included an entire album for video game play, with 18 live tracks from their prolific live performances becoming available in one electrifying, standalone game. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack allows players to experience this amazing set list with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 or other compatible music game peripherals. Full of the band’s classic songs, the game will be available this November in the US and throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand beginning in early December.
“When MTV first launched in 1981, we promised that people would ‘never look at music the same way again’ and, with Rock Band, we continue to fulfill this commitment," stated Paul DeGooyer, MTV’s Senior Vice President of Electronic Games & Music. “We're excited to be part of AC/DC’s and Columbia's global plan for the release of their new album, DVD and now, videogame. Being the first to present these revered songs in interactive form, exclusively on the Rock Band platform is a true honor. For those about to rock with the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack, we salute you!"
"AC/DC fans can now experience performing live, on stage with the band," said Columbia Records co-Chairman Steve Barnett. "An unforgettable concert is now an ultimate at-home entertainment experience with the AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack."
AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will feature the master recordings from the best of the band's live performances. The live recording was specially remixed for Rock Band by Mike Fraser. The game features 18 tracks, with more than 99 minutes of game play for each instrument:
"Thunderstruck" "Shoot to Thrill" "Back in Black" "Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be" "Heatseeker" "Fire Your Guns" "Jailbreak" "The Jack" "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" "Moneytalks" "Hells Bells" "High Voltage" "Whole Lotta Rosie" "You Shook Me All Night Long" "T.N.T." "Let There Be Rock” "Highway To Hell” "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”
All tracks from the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will also be available for play in Rock Band and Rock Band 2 [1] by entering a special export authentication code for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system versions. As previously announced, AC/DC’s anthem “Let There Be Rock” is featured in Rock Band 2 – the first time the group has been included in a music-based video game. In addition, look for the epic Rock Band 2 TV commercial featuring the studio version of AC/DC’s rock anthem “Let There Be Rock” that premiered during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at www.rockband2.com.
The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be available in the U.S. on November 2nd on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and on November 16th for Wii™. Pricing for AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii is MSRP $39.88 and MSRP $29.88 for the PlayStation 2. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will also be available at most major retailers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in early December on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii. In the UK, AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be MSRP £29.99 for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii and MSRP £19.99 for the PlayStation 2. In the rest of EU, the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be MSRP €39.99 for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii and MSRP €29.99 for the PlayStation 2. In Australia, AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be MSRP $49.99 for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii and PlayStation 2.
AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack follows the release of AC/DC’s first album of all-new material in eight years. The album, "Black Ice," features 15 new tracks from brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. "Rock 'n' Roll Train," the album's first single, was released on August 28. “Black Ice” will be available in the US exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club retail locations and Web sites Oct. 20 for $11.88, as well as on the band's Web site, www.acdc.com.
Released first on Xbox 360 on September 14th, Rock Band 2 features the largest music catalogue of any music-based videogame to date including over 100 songs [2] on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack with an unrivaled blend of classic and new artists including AC/DC, Guns ‘N Roses, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Motorhead and more! The Rock Band online music store recently surpassed 21 million paid downloads since the game’s launch in late November 2007. With more than 300 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at http://www.rockband.com/dlc), the addition of complete and immediate backwards compatibility for songs purchased from Rock Band’s ever-expanding online music store and the ability to export most songs from the original Rock Band disc, the Rock Band music library will feature more than 500 songs [3] by year’s end.
Shellshock Il - Blood Trails from Rebellion Studiosout for Christmas 2008
Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, today announces a return to the war-torn jungles of Vietnam in Shellshock 2: Blood Trails, a brutal and twisted psychological first person shooter, coming to disturb your Christmas.
At the height of the Vietnam War, a covert ops cargo plane carrying a top-secret consignment known only as ‘Whiteknight’ is lost over the deepest, uncharted jungles. Special Ops soldiers are immediately dispatched to the scene to retrieve the top secret shipment and one-by-one they disappear without a trace… until one month later, one of them suddenly walks out of the jungle.
Crazed and deranged, something in the jungle had ripped out his humanity, poisoning his soul. Something in the darkness had driven him mad….and followed him out.
Taking the first-person war game and turning it on its head, Shellshock 2: Blood Trails places you in a war where fear takes on a whole new meaning.
“Shellshock 2 is very different to any first person shooter you’ve seen before; at times it feels more like you’re in a horror movie than a game,” said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Eidos Game Studios. “Survival takes on a new meaning as you fight against all sides of the conflict: your enemy, your allies and the victims… the casualties of Whiteknight, an enemy that ultimately has no side.”
Shellshock 2 - Blood Trails will be released for Christmas 2008 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows.
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.
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