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Saturday, October 04, 2008

Geo-Political Simulator video game - what would you do?

Geo-Political Simulator

You're in charge with the Geo-Political Simulator.

Put your policies into action in Geo-Political Simulator (GPS) using your eleven ministries, including treasury, defense, education and research, and the home office. Allocate budgets, set staff numbers and salaries, and check your ministers' performance. Modify a bill and check it's popularity while the bill is debated in parliament. Construct buildings, meet targets and analyse data to compare your own country's economic performance with your rivals and allies.

For the first time on PC the Geo-political Simulator Game (GPS) is an ultra-real simulation of our world and its politics, from now until the end of the century. Energy, security, economy, environment, strategy, diplomatic alliances, culture policy, intelligence, infrastructure – anything could make you the greatest political leader of the 21st century ... if you stay in power!

You're in charge. You have the power. But do you have what it takes?

Geo-political Simulator will be released in the UK on PC by Eversim in Q4.

Friday, October 03, 2008

Ride to Hell - video game trailer - Born to be wild music

Ride to Hell video game trailer

Ride to Hell Roars to Life in Teaser Video, Featuring the Atmosphere and Attitude of the '60s Deep Silver released the first teaser video for Ride to Hell. Set to the classic ‘60s track “Born to be Wild,” the video highlights all of the basic elements of the game: the vast open road of the West circa 1969, the iconic music of the '60s and the guttural roar of motorcycles.

Due out in 2009, Ride to Hell is being developed for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PC.

Ride to Hell is an action-packed, free form-style video game set in the “sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll” era of the 1960s. Players take on the role of a biker in a motorcycle gang, riding full throttle through the west coast. As they motor through deserts, coastal roads and urban environments, they’ll need to protect the gang’s turf, their brothers, babes and choppers from rival gangs.

The game captures the bare-knuckled, gritty, untamed lifestyle of the biker gang culture in its heyday - featuring ‘60s style art, licensed and original rock music, tattooed, denim-clad bikers and their babes, customizable choppers, and, of course, a bad-to-the-bone attitude.

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Star Ocean - First Departure on PSP out October 24

Star Ocean - First Departure will be released across all PAL territories on 24th October 2008, exclusively on the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system.

Following the exploits of humankind's journey across the stars, the STAR OCEAN saga begins with the completely remastered STAR OCEAN: First Departure. Featuring a revised game engine, an improved battle system and fully-voiced, all-new animated scenes displayed in 16:9 widescreen. With a newly added layer of character interaction, players can enjoy their journey into the rich STAR OCEAN universe like never before.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "STAR OCEAN has already proved to be a popular series in Japan, we now hope that players around the world can discover why by experiencing the origin of the series. With STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope arriving in 2009, there's never been a better time to enjoy the STAR OCEAN adventure."

About Star Ocean - First Departure

Story
Spacedate 346 – As a galactic war rages on, the crew of the starship Calnus beam down to the little-known planet of Roak, only to find that the population has been decimated by a mysterious plague. So begins a race against time to save the Roakians and restore peace to the galaxy.

Features

• The game that launched the STAR OCEAN series – available in Europe for the first time

• Completely rebuilt for the PSP system, with real-time battles that keep players immersed in the action

• Brand-new, fully-voiced animated cut-scenes provided by anime powerhouse Production I.G.

• The private action system adds depth to the story, introducing riveting subplots between characters

Win prizes playing Pipe Mania puzzle game free online

Pipe Mania ‘A brilliant title for exercising the brain’ 90%, are you up to facing the brain challenge. Check out www.pipemaniagame.com to play the Pipe Mania flash game and see if you can top the leaderboard and win some prizes along the way.

Pipe Mania builds on the infectious playability of the original with expanded game modes, new themes, new play mechanics and new pieces to challenge players of all types and ages. Alfonso Senior, having made his fortune from the original Pipe Mania has retired to his own private island paradise. There’s just one problem! The island is being ruined by cowboy plumbers. The BIGGEST of them all: Buffalo Bonzo is wreaking havoc all over the island. Playing as Alfonso’s children, Junior and Fawcett, it’s up to you to take over the family business and save the island from pollution.

Pipe Mania is a frenetic, addictive, puzzle game, accessible to all ages young and old. It requires quick thinking, hand-eye co-ordination and keen spatial awareness.

Genre: Puzzle
Format: PlayStation 2, PSP (PlayStationPortable), Nintendo DS & Window's PC
Release Date: OUT NOW

The Tale of Despereaux video game of movie - Fact Sheet

The Tale of Despereaux video game - Fact Sheet

Gameplay & Storyline

Even the smallest creature can be as brave as a knight in shining armor! In conjunction with this holiday’s must-see family animated film, and inspired from the storybook novel by Kate DiCarmillo, The Tale of Despereaux puts players at the helm of a 2 inch hero, Despereaux, a small mouse with a big heart.

Born with his eyes open, exceptionally large ears and a miniature body, Despereaux Carlos Tilling has always been unusual. His love of music, books and the human Princess Pea, leads him to be shunned by his fellow mice and banished to a world of darkness. After Princess Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux traverses through the Kingdom of Dor using stealth and wit to fend off both animal enemies and human foe, in an effort to save the princess.

Embarking on this storybook styled quest, players soon become entangled in a web of revenge, jealousy and most of all, heroics. The Tale of Despereaux game is timed to launch alongside the animated fantasy film of the same name, by Universal Pictures during the upcoming holiday season.

Game Features

- Become part of the fantasy-Enter a living storybook world as you explore the many areas of the magical kingdom of Dor.

- Make new friends!-Interact with a host of endearing characters from the movie as you journey throughout the castle.

- Deftly maneuver through the various sections of the castle using an amazing array of intuitive platforming maneuvers.

- The sound of familiar voices-Relive the adventure of the movie with professional voice over work produced by the film’s cast.

- Old and Young alike!-Pick from two distinct difficulty settings that have been tailored to age-specific play styles.

- Discover a variety of exciting and easy-to-perform, swashbuckling sword moved ands eek out new weapons and equipment to help Despereaux achieve his dream of becoming a valiant knight.

Product Information

NA Game & Theatrical Street: Winter 2008
PEGI: 7+
USK: 6
Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS
Studio Partner: Universal Pictures
Developer: Brash Entertainment |Sensory Sweep
Publisher: Brash Entertainment

Final Fantasy XI 2008 edition download for PC now

Square Enix announce that Final Fantasy XI 2008 Edition is now available to purchase via digital distribution services.

From today, PC owners can download FINAL FANTASY XI 2008 Edition throughout Europe via digital distribution services such as Metaboli and their partners including Virgin Media. Priced at £29.99 in the UK and €39.99 throughout Europe, the digital version of FINAL FANTASY XI 2008 Edition contains all the same exciting content and features as the original retail version.

FINAL FANTASY XI takes you into the world of Vana’diel during the aftermath of a great war, as you answer a desperate call to defend your people. In this first ever cross-platform massively multiplayer online game, you'll unite with other warriors as they save their world from utter destruction.

The digital version of FINAL FANTASY XI 2008 Edition available for Windows contains the original PC game FINAL FANTASY XI and all four expansion packs to take your adventure even further. These include Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urghan and the latest expansion pack Wings of the Goddess.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “It’s never been easier to join the exciting world of FINAL FANTASY XI. Digital distribution of FINAL FANTASY XI 2008 Edition allows players that have difficulty obtaining physical copies of the game to download the adventure with the bonus of all the expansion pack content. I hope many more players enjoy and experience the exciting world of Vana’diel and all that FINAL FANTASY XI has to offer.”

To download the digital version of FINAL FANTASY XI please visit the following link: http://finalfantasyXI.gamesplanet.com/game-final-fantasy-XI.html

About FINAL FANTASY XI

FINAL FANTASY XI was originally released on May 2002. In October 2003 the title was released in North America and the European release followed in September 2004.

FINAL FANTASY XI is the first MMORPG capable of simultaneous multiplayer action across three different platforms, allowing players worldwide to combine forces on Windows, PlayStation 2 (North America and Japan only) and Xbox 360.

FINAL FANTASY XI players from all over the world can unite in one gaming universe in a community of more than 500,000 players, and 1.7 million characters.

March 2007 saw the introduction of the French and German language versions of FINAL FANTASY XI creating an influx of new players. Those already playing will tell you this has added to a vibrant multi-cultural online community.

FINAL FANTASY XI is the first ever MMORPG for Microsoft’s Xbox 360.

Rhiannon Curse of the four branches two new demos

Got Game Entertainment today released 2 demos for Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches (Windows PC). The demos showcase 2 chapters from this point and click adventure game based on ancient Welsh myth and folklore.

Download and play the demos now at www.RhiannonGame.com.

Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
Legends, myths, and magic spill into reality as an ancient battle for revenge envelopes a remote Welsh farmstead, threatening the very sanity of a lonely teenage girl.

Are reports of unexplained noises and strange visions by fifteen year old Rhiannon Sullivan merely the figments of an overactive imagination? Or does the history of her family’s new home, Ty Pryderi, hold a terrible connection to a timeless struggle between man and magic? Her parents take Rhiannon away, leaving Ty Pryderi to your watch and exploration, but their absence can only postpone an ancient inevitability of revenge and death…Unless you can stop it!

Genre: Adventure
Suggested Retail: $29.99
Platform: PC
Rating: Teen (Drug References, Violent References)
Developer: Arberth Studios
Publisher: Got Game Entertainment
Website: www.RhiannonGame.com

Persona 4 - Win Teddie for the Faithful sweepstakes

Persona 4 - Win Teddie for the Faithful sweepstakes

...if you're one of 15 randomly-selected winners

Atlus launched the "Teddie for the Faithful" sweepstakes. Fifteen members of the Atlus Faithful fan service email list will be randomly selected to receive an 8.5" tall Teddie plush, one of the stars of the highly anticipated upcoming RPG epic Persona 4 for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. This Teddie plush version, specially designed for North America, is making its debut to support the December 9 launch of Persona 4.

This sweepstakes is open to Atlus Faithful members worldwide. Existing members are automatically entered into the sweepstakes, and new fans that join by October 23, 2008 will also have a chance to win. Please see the official sweepstakes website for rules and sign-up.

The Atlus Faithful is free to join. If you are not a member, sign up to enter this exciting sweepstakes and to receive Atlus news, announcements, special deals, contests, promotions, and insider access. "Teddie for the Faithful" is only one of many special promotions presented exclusively to the Atlus Faithful! Don’t miss out! Join up here!

About Persona 4

Shortly after an urban youth begins a year-long stay in the countryside town of Inaba, the rural town's peace is shattered by a horrific murder that leaves no clues or suspects. As the lone incident develops into a series of bizarre crimes, he discovers that only he and his friends have the power to solve the baffling case, bring those responsible to justice, and restore harmony to his new home.

Key Features

• Balance your double life – Beyond intense battles, Persona fusion, and new weapon creation exists a normal high school life of friends, classes, and part-time jobs. The way you manage and integrate your activities within each day will determine how you progress through the game.

• Unprecedented team control – With a greater emphasis on developing bonds in the fight to solve the mysterious murders, strong friendships are key to your success. Directly control teammates in battle, earn greater party support for combat, and master individual Social Links to unlock your party's true potential.

• Find the true ending – 60+ hours of gameplay thrusts you into a deep mystery where midnight television leads to serial killings. You must investigate murders, rescue those who can be rescued, and unmask the culprit behind it all—or risk being forever shrouded in the fog of doubt.

Visit the official Persona 4 game site at http://www.atlus.com/persona4/.

2K9 basketball demo on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network

With the start of the regular NBA basketball season right around the corner, 2K Sports today announced that a free demo of NBA 2K9 is now available for download on Sony PlayStation Network, and is scheduled to be available tomorrow morning on Microsoft Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The demo will offer fans an opportunity to relive this past season’s exciting NBA Finals and play in a four minute quarter as either the Los Angeles Lakers or Boston Celtics at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.

NBA 2K9 is the latest edition of NBA 2K, the series that has been the #1 rated NBA simulation for seven years in a row* and is back for its 10th season. NBA 2K9 is the premier basketball game for serious players, and will deliver the most realistic and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay and graphics to presentation and online features. Fans will also be able to enjoy the most up-to-date basketball experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise through Living Rosters with constant updates to player ratings and player tendencies, along with access to exclusive unlockable animation packages for players in the game. If it happens during the regular NBA season, it will happen in NBA 2K9.

NBA 2K9 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available on October 7 for Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems. For more information about NBA 2K9, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/nba2k9.

*The NBA 2K series developed by Visual Concepts outranked competitors based on GameRankings.com average scores of 2001-2007 NBA video games.

First North America Guitar Hero World Tour Challenge $2000 to be won

Target to Host First North American Guitar Hero World Tour Challenge at E For All Expo

Attendees to Join Together and Rock for Cash, Prizes and Fame

Aspiring rock stars from across the continent will soon be flocking to compete for fame and fortune in a Target-sponsored first-ever North American Guitar Hero World Tour challenge at this year’s Entertainment For All Expo (E for All), which takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from October 3-5. Four-person teams will rock out to a list of the game’s hit tracks, from the Beastie Boys to Modest Mouse, for the chance to win* over $2000 in cash, Target GiftCards and merchandise.

“In the spirit of E For All, Target will be giving consumers an early look at Activision’s highly-anticipated Guitar Hero World Tour videogame before it hits store shelves on October 26,” said Mark Schindele, SVP, Target. “E for All is a great opportunity for us to connect with an audience who may not think about Target as the first place to buy their games.”

E For All attendees who wish to showcase their Guitar Hero skills at the Target tournament and compete to be called the ultimate virtual rock star can enter by signing up on Friday or Saturday at the show and rocking out in the preliminary rounds with the goal of taking the stage in Sunday’s big final at 1 p.m. Winners and attendees alike can spend some of their hard-earned cash on a Nintendo Wii or popular games like Guitar Hero - Aerosmith at the on-site Target pop-up retail store.

When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of guitarists, 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 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, 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 GHTunesSM where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique original creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The Nintendo Wii version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system version is being developed by Budcat. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit http://www.worldtour.guitarhero.com/.

The complete Guitar Hero World Tour on-disc set list available this autumn will include:

• 311 - “Beautiful Disaster”
• 30 Seconds To Mars - “The Kill”
• Airbourne - “Too Much Too Young”
• The Allman Brothers Band - “Ramblin' Man”
• Anouk - “Good God”
• The Answer - “Never Too Late”
• At The Drive-In - “One Armed Scissor”
• Beastie Boys - “No Sleep Till Brooklyn”
• Beatsteaks - “Hail to the Freaks”
• Billy Idol - “Rebel Yell”
• Black Label Society - “Stillborn”
• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - “Weapon of Choice”
• blink-182 - “Dammit”
• Blondie - “One Way or Another”
• Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - “Hollywood Nights”
• Bon Jovi - “Livin’ On A Prayer”
• Bullet For My Valentine - “Scream Aim Fire”
• Coldplay - “Shiver”
• Creedence Clearwater Revival - “Up Around The Bend”
• The Cult - “Love Removal Machine”
• Dinosaur Jr. - “Feel The Pain”
• The Doors - “Love Me Two Times”
• Dream Theater - “Pull Me Under”
• The Eagles - “Hotel California”
• The Enemy - “Aggro”
• Filter - “Hey Man, Nice Shot”
• Fleetwood Mac - “Go Your Own Way”
• Foo Fighters - “Everlong”
• The Guess Who - “American Woman”
• Hush Puppies - “You're Gonna Say Yeah!”
• Interpol - “Obstacle 1”
• Jane's Addiction - “Mountain Song”
• Jimi Hendrix - “Purple Haze (Live)”
• Jimi Hendrix - “The Wind Cries Mary”
• Jimmy Eat World - “The Middle”
• Joe Satriani - “Satch Boogie”
• Kent - “Vinternoll2”
• Korn - “Freak On A Leash”
• Lacuna Coil - “Our Truth”
• Lenny Kravitz - “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
• Linkin Park - “What I've Done”
• The Living End - “Prisoner of Society”
• Los Lobos - “La Bamba”
• Lost Prophets - “Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)”
• Lynyrd Skynyrd - “Sweet Home Alabama (Live)”
• Mars Volta - “L'Via L'Viaquez”
• MC5’s Wayne Kramer - “Kick Out The Jams”
• Metallica - “Trapped Under Ice”
• Michael Jackson - “Beat It”
• Modest Mouse - “Float On”
• Motörhead - “Overkill”
• Muse - “Assassin”
• Negramaro - “Nuvole e Lenzuola”
• Nirvana - “About a Girl (Unplugged)”
• No Doubt - “Spiderwebs”
• NOFX - “Soul Doubt”
• Oasis - “Some Might Say”
• Ozzy Osbourne - “Crazy Train”
• Ozzy Osbourne - “Mr. Crowley”
• Paramore - “Misery Business”
• Pat Benatar - “Heartbreaker”
• R.E.M. - “The One I Love”
• Radio Futura - “Escuela De Calor”
• Rise Against - “Re-Education Through Labor”
• Sex Pistols - “Pretty Vacant”
• Silversun Pickups - “Lazy Eye”
• Smashing Pumpkins - “Today”
• Steely Dan - “Do It Again”
• Steve Miller Band - “The Joker”
• Sting - “Demolition Man (Live)”
• The Stone Roses - “Love Spreads”
• Stuck In The Sound - “Toy Boy”
• Sublime - “Santeria”
• Survivor - “Eye of the Tiger”
• System of a Down - “B.Y.O.B.”
• Ted Nugent - “Stranglehold”
• Ted Nugent’s - Original Guitar Duel Recording
• Tokio Hotel - “Monsoon”
• Tool - “Parabola”
• Tool - “Schism”
• Tool - “Vicarious”
• Trust - “Antisocial”
• Van Halen - “Hot For Teacher”
• Willie Nelson - “On The Road Again”
• Wings - “Band on the Run”
• Zakk Wylde’s - Original Guitar Duel Recording

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