Final Fantasy Fables - Chocobo's Video Game Dungeon out in Europe

FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon, featuring a loveable cast of Chocobo and his friends, has been postponed by one week and will now be available across Europe and PAL territories on November 7th 2008, exclusively on the Nintendo Wii.

Veteran character designer Toshiyuki Itahana delivers a uniquely compelling visual world in which a cast of beloved FINAL FANTASY characters lead players through an immersive storyline. With a carefully crafted narrative and a grand mystery to unravel, FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon will captivate gamers of all ages.

Players of all ages and skill levels will appreciate everything FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon has to offer, from the intuitive Wii controls and adorable characters, to the intricate story and versatile job system. Throughout the game Chocobo will take on famous job classes from the FINAL FANTASY franchise such as black mage, knight, and scholar. Players can unlock more jobs as they progress through the game. The ever-changing dungeons and unexpected twists and turns offer hours of engrossing gameplay, as players explore the newest adventure in one of the world’s most popular RPG franchises.



John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “Chocobo has been a firm favourite with FINAL FANTASY fans for years, and players will be able to see him take centre stage and come to life in his very own adventure. FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon will appeal to fans of the FINAL FANTASY series along with younger Nintendo Wii owners looking for an engrossing adventure.”

STORY
Chocobo and Cid, FINAL FANTASY mainstays-turned-treasure hunters, are magically transported to a mysterious town whose people’s memories are lost with each bell toll of the clock tower. One day, a strange boy named Raffaello arrives and creates dungeons of memories to help the townspeople remember who they are. Now it’s up to Chocobo to journey through the dungeons and retrieve everyone’s memories!


FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon features

• A charming, vibrant game world coupled with an engaging storyline and challenging turn-based battles to create a fun and entertaining RPG environment suitable for all

• A compelling gaming experience utilizing a variety of classic FINAL FANTASY job classes such as the knight, black mage and white mage to aid Chocobo in his fight against evil

• Character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, from the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series and FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo Tales®, lends his trademark art style

• Duel against friends via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in addictive card battles featuring popular FINAL FANTASY creatures in a unique 3D pop-up book style

• Collect hidden letters throughout the adventure and form special phrases to unlock secret dungeons and job classes

• The signature Mog House offers arcade-style mini-games that can be played with intuitive Wii Remote controls

Mirror's Edge Download a Demo on PS3 Oct 30th and Xbox 360 Oct 3st

This week gamers can 'take a leap of Faith' with a special demo for Mirror's Edge™, available at the PlayStation® Store on October 30th and on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace on October 31st. The demo will feature the prologue of the game, a tutorial and a segment of the single-player story mode. Now is your chance to experience the action that has GameSpot saying "Unlike anything we'd ever played before."

Players who pre-order the game* will also receive an unlock code for exclusive access to the Time Trial mode. Time Trial is an addictive mode that challenges players to use their speed and best moves to find the fastest routes throughout the city. Gamers can upload their best time to the Mirror's Edge online leaderboards for their friends to download and compete against. Players can see their friend's 'ghost' run as they race to the top of the leaderboards.

For more information about pre-order incentives, please visit www.mirrorsedge.com.

Monopoly video game on Xbox 360 PS2 and PC screenshots

Monopoly video game
Most Played Board Game in the World Reinvented With a Party Twist For Next-Gen Video Game Platforms

The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts today released additional details on MONOPOLY (working title), the first Hasbro-branded video game set to launch on next-generation consoles including Nintendo Wii and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. MONOPOLY will also be appearing on the PLAYSTATION 2 computer entertainment system as well as mobile phones and Pogo.com. The multiplatform video game is inspired by Hasbro’s highly anticipated MONOPOLY HERE & NOW: The World Edition board game. Currently, the MONOPOLY video games are set to release this year simultaneously with the global launch of the new board game.

Nobunaga's Ambition - Iron Triangle on PS2 out January 09

Journey back to Feudal Japan and launch a massive military force for war on land and at sea in this latest edition of Nobunaga's Ambition for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today confirmed that the company will release Nobunaga’s Ambition : Iron Triangle in January 2009. The historical simulation game, produced by Kou Shibusawa, is exclusive to the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.

About Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle

Compelled by a nation ravaged by war, it was legendary samurai Nobunaga Oda’s ambition to silence the cries of war and usher in a new era of lasting peace for Japan. In Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, video gamers can step into the role of Feudal Japan’s most powerful warlords and turn this magnificent vision of unification into a reality.

In the latest edition of the series to come to North America, the acquisition of knowledge and a firm grasp of technology are even more crucial to establishing the groundwork for the future of the country. Players must embrace technology, govern wisely and shrewdly, and prepare a near-invincible military force for war on land and at sea. Only with the mastery of these three elements, the “Iron Triangle,” will the nation be united under one sword and will Nobunaga’s dream be realized.

The game itself is a stunning vision of Feudal Japan. Covering the entire country, with over 60 castles and 30 port towns, all of the game’s planning, diplomacy, construction, and warfare take place on an expansive 3D map; a first for the series. Players can also maintain complete camera control to monitor the real-time development of each region or town, and to monitor the field and naval battles which they command in real-time.

With over 1,000 daimyo and sub-officers, and a character creation tool, players will encounter a broad array of historical figures, and can even populate the game world with their own unique cast of characters.

Beginning with Nobunaga’s conquering of Owari province through to his untimely death in 1582, players can heroically conquer a combined total of nine historical and fictional scenarios in three modes of play.

Shipping to North American retailers on January 27, 2009, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle is developed by KOEI Co., Ltd. and is for one player.

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Mount & Blade Video Game Releases New Patch

New Patch Further Improves Widely Acclaimed Gameplay

Taleworlds Entertainment and Paradox Interactive today announced the release of a downloadable patch for the widely acclaimed action-RPG Mount & Blade to further enhance the game’s offerings.



The new patch addresses a variety of issues that were affecting the overall gaming experience within Mount & Blade. The most prominent issues eliminated with Patch 1.010 are the following:

• The patch solves compatibility problems with the latest ATI catalyst drivers as well as start-up issues on computers operating Vista

• Rendering performance significantly improved over version 1.

• The patch fixes numerous bugs within certain quests and eliminates issues related to strategical developments in the game such as winning a civil war or abandoning a civil war

• The patch includes text corrections, corrections to the castle, village set-ups, and troop equipment changes

To access to the patch – go to www.paradoxplaza.com/downloads

The patch fixes both the English and German versions of the game.

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. The game features a unique combat system that accounts for players’ defensive reactions in battle as well as their physical positioning.

Mount & Blade shipped to North American outlets on September 16th and to European outlets on September 19th and is also available for purchase through digital download at GamersGate.

Balloon headed Boy Free to play video game online

Cult hero now appearing on Gimme5games.com


Gimme5games is proud to announce that the cult platform game classic Balloon Headed Boy is available now, free to play, on their popular flash game site at www.Gimme5games.com.

Balloon Headed Boy is an orphan abandoned on a strange island and raised by balloons who taught him how to inflate his rubbery head to soar through the sky. When all the balloons of Balloon Town get blown away by a freak storm, Balloon Headed Boy must come to the rescue braving giant frogs and other obstacles to save his friends.

Through the game’s 35 levels, our big headed hero must knock giant frogs out of the way with a sideswipe of his oversized cranium and float up to higher levels by eating flowers to inflate his head! There are rising waters to avoid, hidden secret caves to discover, old school space hoppers to collect, and on Gimme5games.com, ‘Stickeez’ to collect to fill your online sticker book.

The Tuttuki Bako box - use your finger to play games (in Japan)

Bandai plan to release a palm size cube in Japan called Tuttuki Bako.

Just stick your finger in to interact with characters and items inside the box. The Tuttuki Bako shows a digital replica of your finger that moves when you do...

Users can play with animals, figures, lakes and even a girl's face.

Battery powered boxes also function as a clock and will sell for $30 £18 but it may never see the light of day outside Japan.

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New Family Guy Video Game to Mobile Phones

The No. 1 Comedy on Television Moves to Mobile in Highly-Anticipated Game

Glu Mobile, a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced that it will develop and publish a mobile game based on Family Guy, the top-rated TV comedy among teens and males 18-49. Glu’s Family Guy mobile game will launch in 2009 through Glu’s agreement with Fox Mobile Entertainment.

“We’re delighted to bring the humor and characters of Family Guy, known and loved by millions around the world, to the mobile arena,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. “Family Guy is among the most popular animated comedies on television today and we look forward to translating the show’s hilarity and excitement within a fun, interactive, and engaging mobile experience.”

Family Guy is the hit animated series from Executive Producer/Creator Seth MacFarlane. The show airs weekly during primetime on FOX, and is syndicated on TBS and Adult Swim. Family Guy is currently in its seventh season.

“Glu’s extensive experience developing successful licensed titles for the mobile platform makes them the ideal partner to bring the engaging and humorous characters of Family Guy to mobile consumers,” said Andrew Stalbow, senior vice president, Fox Mobile Entertainment. “We are excited to once again partner with Glu to deliver an authentic experience and a new way for our audience to interact with the Griffin family.”

Rock Band 2 video game for Xbox 360 coming to Europe

Rock Band 2 will begin shipping in Europe for the Xbox 360 video game entertainment system from Microsoft beginning this November 14th. With an exclusive launch window in Europe, the award-winning Rock Band 2 software will make its debut on Xbox 360 in the UK on November 21st. Pricing for Rock Band software for Xbox 360 in continental Europe is €69.99 and £49.99 for UK. In addition, Rock Band 2 standalone hardware will be available at retail beginning in December.

Rock Band 2 revolutionizes music gaming with the ability to export most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc , Online World Tour, daily Battle-Of-The Band Tournaments, Auto-Calibration to eliminate TV lag, wireless drums, quieter, velocity sensitive drum heads, support for up to three drum cymbals (sold separately), No Fail Mode, and a real Drum Trainer. Rock Band 2’s massive list of innovations also includes the ability to export your in-game band avatar to the internet and order custom Rock Band merchandise including apparel and figures.

Rock Band 2 features the largest music catalogue of any music-based videogame to date including over 100 songs 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! With 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 by year’s end.

The Rock Band online music store has surpassed 25 million paid downloads since the game’s launch in late November 2007. With more than 400 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music), the massive Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks, packs and albums from the vast selection of offerings available as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band 2 is rated 12+ by PEGI.

Meet The Characters - The Heroes of Luminous Arc 2

Sixteen years ago a strange species of animal appeared in the Kingdom of Carnava. Beast Fiends, as they’re known, were monstrous creatures, attacking settlements and causing death and destruction in their wake. Master Mattias, leader of the Magic Association, a group that ensured the kingdom’s magic was never used for evil, took it upon himself to save the world from the threat of the Beast Fiends. The ensuing battle shook the ground for hundreds of miles around, and when the dust settled, the Beast Fiends had been stopped… but Mattias was dead.

Since Mattias’ death the Beast Fiends have slowly begun to reappear. Additionally, the rogue Shadow Frost Witch, Fatima, threatens to tip the balance of power in her favor by waging a private war against the Magic Association known as the Witch Conflict. When a young Knight named Roland is imbued with the power of magic through an accident at the kingdom’s Magic Technology labs, he is thrust into conflict with the Beast Fiends and the Witch Fatima as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

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ROLAND
Roland aspires to be a Knight along with his older brother, Rasche. He trains with his strict father, Steven, a former Knight Squad leader. He is thrust into the Witch Conflict because of an incident which makes the “Runic Engine” fuse with his hand.

RASCHE
Rasche is a lancer who trains daily under the tutelage of his strict father, Steven, a former Knight Squad leader. He’s cynical and shoots his mouth off a lot, and doesn’t sweat the small stuff.

RINA
Rina is childhood friends with Roland and Rasche, and the younger sister of Steiner. She’s an expert marksman, and is training to become a Knight alongside Roland and Rasche. She’s reserved and began doubting herself in all aspects of life after her parents died in a fire, but she is actually quite competent.

SOPHIA
Sophia is the ruler of the Kingdom of Carnava. The combined burden of the Witch Conflict and the destruction wrought upon her Kingdom by the Fiends wears greatly on her. Once Roland fuses with the Runic Engine, she dubs him a Rune Knight and sends him off to the Brilliant Witch, Dia, in order to end the Witch Conflict.

DIA
The Brilliant Witch, Dia, is the interim leader of the “Rev Magic Association.” The title, “Brilliant Witch,” was intended to denote both her mastery of light magic, and the fact that she is very satisfied with herself. She tends to contradict herself, and leaps into bad courses of action without thinking. She does this with conviction and secretly hopes that nobody notices all her missteps. She’s concerned about the state of the world, which is why she dispatches Althea with a document to ask for the Queen’s assistance at the beginning of the game. Dia also loves sweets.