Get an Edge in the Upcoming RPG Epic With This Jam-Packed Companion Book
DoubleJump Books today announced Persona 4: The Official Strategy Guide, the definitive companion book for Persona 4 players. Loaded from cover to cover with insider info, Persona 4: The Official Strategy Guide is a must-own for series fans looking to unlock secrets the game has to offer!
“DoubleJump Books has an established reputation for producing incredibly detailed and useful strategy guides, and Atlus is proud to continue to work closely with them to support the December 9 launch of Persona 4 in retailers across North America,” said Tim Pivnicny, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Atlus.
“We tend to publish guides for games we personally enjoy and it’s no coincidence that many of our guides are for Atlus games. Persona 4 is no exception.” said Tim Lindquist, Publisher, DoubleJump.
Persona 4: The Official Strategy Guide is scheduled to be available alongside the game on December 9, 2009 with an MSRP of $19.99.
Pre-order the Persona 4 Official Strategy Guide from participating retailers such as GameStop, Game Crazy, Amazon.com and more, or directly from DoubleJump Books here
For more information about Persona 4, visit the official website
The UK’s biggest girl band The Sugababes are all set to push the button on the all-new Xbox LIVE experience tomorrow night, with a very special performance in central London as they’ve never been seen before.
The Brit Award winners will be taking to the stage to launch the new service which is set to transform the Xbox LIVE experience for millions of entertainment fans with an all-new look and feel - making accessing great music, movies and games easier and more fun than ever before.
The chart-topping trio of Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah will not only be wowing the party - hosted by TV star George Lamb - with an intimate set of new material from the forthcoming album, but will also be meeting their very own ‘avatars’ – totally interactive, speaking caricatures of themselves that will represent their online profile on Xbox LIVE. They’ll then be swapping real mics for flashing, wireless versions for a tongue-in cheek karaoke performance on new Xbox 360 singing game, ‘Lips’ which will see the girls dropping their trademark sound to perform a special song by another artist.
Commenting on their upcoming performance, new signing Amelle said: “We’re all really excited about tomorrow night. As massive music and movie fans, we were keen to get involved when we heard about the New Xbox Experience, and when we first tried out Lips last week you couldn’t get us off it! We love karaoke so it’s going to be great to sing a song and have a bit of fun on stage though I’m sure it’ll get a bit competitive as we each try and score the most points!” The new Xbox Experience is launched today -- All your Friends and Favourite Entertainment with One Remote Control. More information can be found online at www.xbox.com/nxe.
Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game development company, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, today announced Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo Wii home video game console from Nintendo has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Pricing for the game is $29.99 MSRP for all platform versions.
Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 features 20 amplifying tracks recorded by some of the most popular rock artists in history from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Mötley Crüe to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran. Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 can be played as a standalone game for all console versions using Rock Band and Rock Band 2 peripherals. Fans who buy the track pack for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system can also export all 20 songs to their console for play with Rock Band and Rock Band 2 using a free offer from Xbox LIVE online entertainment network or the PlayStation Network.
Rock Band 2, currently available for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system, has received numerous Editor’s Choice Awards and a combined metacritic score of 92. Rock Band 2 has revolutionized music gaming with the ability to export most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc, Online World Tour, daily Battle-Of-The-Bands Tournaments, Auto-Calibration to eliminate TV lag, wireless drums with quieter, velocity sensitive drum heads, support for up to three cymbals (sold separately), No Fail Mode, and a real Drum Trainer. Rock Band 2 will be available for the PlayStation 2 system and Wii in December 2008. Rock Band is currently available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system and PlayStation 2 system and Wii.
Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 is rated “T” for Teen with a descriptor of Lyrics by the ESRB.
Research project on the physiology of drumming to work with Guitar Hero World Tour drum kit controllers to promote benefit of actual instrument to all; World Tour drum kit controller gets scientific seal of approval
Leading drum research initiative The Clem Burke Drumming Project has today announced a year-long collaborative research project which will examine the benefits of using Activision Publishing, Inc’s Guitar Hero World Tour’s drum kit controller.
The Clem Burke Drumming Project – a unique collaboration between Blondie drummer Clem Burke, Dr. Marcus Smith from the University of Chichester and Dr. Steve Draper from the University of Gloucestershire – is based on the pursuit of knowledge through the application of scientific principles to the various art forms of drumming. With 10 years of research behind it already, The Clem Burke Drumming Project is committed to the dissemination of information leading to increased enjoyment, health and well-being of all participants involved in drumming.
With two raised pads that represent the hi-hat and either the crash or ride cymbals, three pads which correspond to the snare and two toms and a bass-drum kick pedal, the Guitar Hero World Tour drum controller simulates an authentic drum kit.
When playing on the drum kit controller in the game on higher difficultly levels, the Clem Burke Drumming Project believes Guitar Hero World Tour will provide an opportunity to acquire the specific motor skills needed for drumming. The Clem Burke Drumming Project will investigate the transfer of skills and the physiological demands of game play compared to live drumming.
The Clem Burke Drumming Project recently launched its first wave of findings, revealing that gigging professional drummers had a heart rate profile similar to professional football players and expended a significant amount of energy (400-600 kcal per performance). Physiological tests included the measurement of heart rate, oxygen uptake and blood lactate in rehearsal tests and monitoring heart rate and blood lactate during live stage performances.
The Clem Burke Drumming Project team will conduct a series of physiological and neurological tests using the Guitar Hero World Tour drum kit controller, which will be permanently housed in the University of Gloucestershire’s newly-built dedicated drumming laboratory and at the University of Chichester.
One area of research will be to examine the neurological changes in Guitar Hero World Tour drummers, to examine how the brain’s grey and white matters evolve when playing. The Clem Burke Drumming Project will also investigate the health benefits of playing Guitar Hero World Tour, and through collaboration with Prof. Steve Williams and colleagues at the Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences (Kings College, London), also examine how using drums and the drum controller may help individuals with existing medical conditions (e.g. dyspraxia, stroke patients etc.).
“We’ve been extremely impressed by the Guitar Hero World Tour drum controller,” says Dr. Marcus Smith, Principal Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, University of Chichester. “The Clem Burke Drumming Project is all about promoting the benefits of drumming, and we’re convinced those that learn the basics of the instrument with Guitar Hero World Tour can use those skills when progressing to an actual full drum kit. No other gaming controller comes close to simulating the experience of drumming, and we’re confident the game will breed a new generation of real-life drummers. Anecdotally, we believe Guitar Hero World Tour is a perfect introduction to the instrument – and we can’t wait to examine this scientifically and unveil our findings throughout 2009.”
Dr. Steve Draper said: "This is the first facility of its kind in the world and we are extremely excited about the potential here. It is a unique collaboration between science and arts.”
Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo Wii home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.
Become a Pokemon Ranger and protect nature, rescue people and help Pokemon in need.
Pokemon Ranger is a unique action-adventure series that features a fun, different way to capture Pokemon with the Nintendo DS stylus, which controls an item called the Capture Styler in the game. Players circle the Pokemon they want to catch by drawing circles around them on the touch screen. When you complete certain Quests, the Ranger Union awards you with power-ups, which add new upgrades and functions to your Capture Styler, allowing you to advance as you work to eventually become a Top Ranger (the most revered Ranger of all).
Now you can partner with a variety of different Pokemon of each type to complete Missions—giving you many options on how to approach different challenges. Every Pokemon is different, and capturing a Pokemon allows you to use its abilities to overcome various obstacles and challenges you will face along the way. The job of a Pokemon Ranger is never done: your duties will include fighting wildfires, rescuing people or even delivering an important package.
Your journey to become a Top Ranger takes you to the new region of Almia. This game has a larger world, more Missions, more adventure and more to do than the previous Pokemon Ranger game. It has a storyline full of adventure and the ability to travel to and explore many exciting new areas in Almia, including oceans, forests, deserts and more with the help of your Partner Pokemon.
This is the first game in the Pokemon Ranger series to feature Pokemon from Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl.
The first video game that links an iPhone or iPod Touch with your PC, to give Nintendo's Wii control, has been developed. You move the mobile like the Wii controller and it interacts with the FREE PC games!
The company Social Gaming Network has a great following with its Face book and iPhone, iPod Touch games. The new games iFun and iGolf are FREE and cross platform and use the motion-sensor and accelerometer built into the iPone and iPod Touch devices.
Connection using 3G or Wi-Fi to use the FREE PC-based games. in a first for mobile, web and social gaming world it's like having a Wii controller on the go...
You can play the games by regestering your iPod or iPhone device using their Facebook account. Games can be played on or offline.
iFun and iGolf are FREE to download form the Apple App Store - later this year iTennis will join the pair.
Hopefully other phones with this functionality like Google G1 will also work soon.
So they hope you'll download their games rather than spend loads on a new console - I have my doubts...
Naruto used to have a reputation as a troublemaker, but he's changed his ways and become a great young ninja. He's even impressed Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, who agrees to take him on as a student. Naruto is quick to anger and often doesn't think before he acts, but he's a hard worker and always succeeds at whatever he tries. Naruto's motto is “never give up,” and he never does – not when he's trying to learn a Jutsu, and especially not when he's trying to save a friend.
SAKURA:
Sakura is in Squad 7 with Naruto and Sasuke. She's one of the smartest ninja of her age, but her skill is in book-knowledge rather than Jutsu, so she usually lets Naruto and Sasuke take the lead when the fighting starts. She's had a crush on Sasuke for years – but he doesn't seem to notice.
SASUKE:
Sasuke is in Squad 7 with Naruto and Sakura. On the outside, he's all uncaring cool-kid, but he's hiding a tragic past: His entire family was murdered when he was very young. Sasuke wants revenge, and he'll do anything to get it. He and Naruto have always had a friendly rivalry, but when it looks like Naruto is getting stronger while he's getting weaker, Sasuke thinks his plans for revenge might be failing. He needs to make a difficult choice – stay and give up on revenge, or betray his friends to get the power he needs.
SHIKAMARU:
Shikamaru has a natural talent for being a leader – an IQ of over 200, and the brain of a trained general. It's too bad he's so lazy. He loves to play strategy games like Shogi, but he hates to do so much as pick up a pencil to do schoolwork. The trouble is, everyone else has noticed his talent and they keep putting him in the lead. He's determined to do his best and protect his friends. It's just that...responsibility is such a drag.
KIBA:
Kiba is wild in appearance and personality, often acting a lot like the attack dogs his family fights with. His own ninja dog is called Akamaru, and they're never far apart. Kiba can call on Akamaru to help him out of tight spots. Kiba never backs down from a challenge, and always leaps before he looks.
CHOJI:
People often think Choji is useless because of his weight, but those who know him well know differently. All Choji needs is a little self-confidence, and his best friend Shikamaru is determined to make him realize how strong he really is.
NEJI:
Neji has always been considered a genius, and one of the most powerful ninja of his generation. He used to believe that everyone's future was destined, but when Naruto defeated him at the Chunin exam he realized that people can make their own destiny. He has great respect for Naruto and is determined not to let him down.
OROCHIMARU:
Orochimaru used to be the ace student of Sarutobi – the Leaf Village's Third Hokage. He was next in line for the title of Hokage, but when he was caught experimenting on other ninja to develop new Jutsu, he was thrown out of the village. In his attack on the Leaf Village, he managed to kill Sarutobi, but not before Sarutobi made his arms useless. However, Orochimaru has a secret way of healing himself – all he needs is Sasuke.
KABUTO:
Kabuto is Orochimaru's assistant. He's a talented medical ninja, and a spy. He keeps detailed records of the strengths and weaknesses of every ninja he meets. He doesn't like to get his hands dirty unnecessarily, and encourages his enemies to give up when fighting him, rather than die. Kabuto is extremely loyal and would do anything for Orochimaru.
ITACHI:
Itachi is Sasuke's older brother, and an exile from the Leaf Village. When Sasuke was just a boy, Itachi murdered their entire clan, including their parents. When Sasuke ran away from him, Itachi laughed, and told him he was not even worth killing. Itachi is now a member of an organization called the Akatsuki that is chasing Naruto. He is always seen with his partner, Kisame.
KISAME:
Kisame is a rogue ninja from the Hidden Mist Village. He is a member of the Akatsuki criminal organization, paired with Itachi. His sword, Shark Skin, is a powerful weapon, but also can absorb an enemy's chakra.
TSUNADE:
Tsunade is one of the legendary Sannin, and was in a squad with Jiraiya and Orochimaru when they were younger. She is very strong in battle, and is also a legendary medical ninja. However, even with her great skill couldn't heal her brother or her boyfriend when they were severely wounded in the war. She left the Leaf Village and disappeared.
SAKON:
Sakon is one of the Sound Four, Orochimaru's personal bodyguard. He is quick and smart and also the informal leader of the group. Sakon also has a twin brother, Ukon, who lives inside his body. In a fight, Sakon and Ukon can separate and attack an enemy.
JIROBO:
Jirobo is a member of the Sound Four, Orochimaru's personal bodyguard. While he may not be the smartest fighter in the Sound Four, he makes up for it with his impressive strength.
TAYUYA:
Tayuya is one of the Sound Four. She specializes in combat moves that involve music, playing her flute to attack and confuse her enemy. She can also use the flute to summon powerful ogres who will fight for her.
KIDOMARU:
Kidomaru is a member of the Sound Four, Orochimaru's most trusted ninja. He is arrogant, and when he fights he loves to toy with his opponents before defeating them. This can get him into trouble, as he sometimes underestimates his enemy.
KIMIMARO:
Kimimaro was once the leader of the Sound Four (then called the Sound Five). He was Orochimaru's prize student, and meant to be his host body. But when Kimimaro became sick, Orochimaru turned his attention to Sasuke. Kimimaro is incredibly loyal to Orochimaru, and is willing to die for him.
JIRAIYA:
Jiraiya is also an author of cheap romance novels, and enjoys spying on pretty girls, which he calls "research", but a great ninja is hiding beneath the silly exterior. Jiraiya is actually one of the legendary Sannin, or three ninja. He left the Leaf Village for many years but has recently returned and taken Naruto on as a student.
ROCK LEE:
Rock Lee is unusual among in the Leaf Village because he cannot use ninjutsu – his skill lies only in Taijutsu, or attack combos. He is determined to be a great ninja and make his teacher, Might Guy, proud. Lee used to be strong and quick, but he was severely injured by Gaara of the Sand Village when the two boys fought.
KAKASHI:
Kakashi is the elite Jonin ninja in charge of Squad 7 – Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. He seems laid back, but he is extremely strong and catches everything that happens around him. Kakashi has the ability to mimic his enemy's moves, earning him the name "Copy Ninja".
TEMARI
Temari is a Genin from the Hidden Sand Village, who comes to the Leaf Village with her brothers Gaara and Kankuro to take the Chunin exam. Her attacks are wind and sand-based, and she uses a giant fan as a tool to help her defeat her opponents.
GAARA
A Genin from the Hidden Sand Village, Gaara has a frightening personality that makes people stay away from him. He’s a fierce competitor and is cruel to anyone who would dare fight him. The gourd on his back is full of sand that he uses to crush his opponents.
SARUTOBI (THE 3RD HOKAGE)
As the leader of the Hidden Leaf Village, the Third Hokage (his name is Sarutobi) is well loved and respected by its inhabitants. His skills are said to be greater than all the previous Hokage and he is said to have mastered all of the jutsu that exist in the village.
ZABUZA
A rogue ninja from the Village Hidden in the Mist, Zabuza is now an exile. He travels with his apprentice, Haku. Zabuza says that Haku is only a tool to be used in fighting his enemies, but changes his tune after speaking with Naruto. Zabuza specializes in fighting with a sword, and in water-based jutsu, such as his Water Dragon Jutsu.
HAKU
Zabuza found Haku living on the streets and took him on as an apprentice. This made him fiercely loyal to Zabuza: Haku will do anything to protect his master. Haku’s weapon of choice is the senbon, a type of acupuncture needle. Haku’s special jutsu, the Crystal Ice Mirrors is a Kekkei Genkai, a move that is inherited through his family’s bloodline.
You Can Now Completely Transform the Curb Appeal of Your Sims' Home by Creating Impressive Estates and Meticulous Gardens.
Electronic Arts announced today that The Sims 2 Mansion and Garden Stuff Pack, the latest stuff pack for the critically-acclaimed PC Game The Sims 2, will hit store shelves today. The pack includes unique building elements that let you create mansions and gardens for your Sims in three all new architectural styles including Moroccan, Second Empire and Art Deco. There are a host of new architectural and landscaping items to choose from to make your Sims’ mansions look more stunning than ever.
You now have the ability to re-create your Sims’ homes into luxurious mansions with all-new items. You can add new character to your Sims’ estates with exotic columns, stunning new archways, chic ceiling fans, sweeping grand staircases and beautifully designed windows and doors. In addition, you can completely re-invent your Sims’ gardens with a colorful foundation of flower beds and shrubs including delicate irises, cheerful daylilies and bright sunflowers. Each different architectural style has a unique look and feel. You can transform your Sims’ home into an imposing Moroccan palace with lush gardens. You can build estates that are classic yet bold with the glamorous “Old Hollywood” style of Art Deco or create grand manors and sculpted landscapes with the romantic and elegant Second Empire theme.
The Sims 2, The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, The Sims 2 Holiday Edition, The Sims 2 Deluxe or The Sims 2 Double Deluxe for PC is required to play The Sims 2 Mansion and Garden Stuff Pack. For more information about The Sims 2, please go to www.TheSims2.com.
GamersGate today announced the digital release of Everquest II: The Shadow Odyssey.
Everquest II: The Shadow Odyssey is the fifth expansion for the critically acclaimed EverQuest II franchise. This all-in-one compilation pack follows the award-winning and best-selling Rise of Kunark expansion. New players and veterans alike will journey through a massive amount of exquisite content unlike anything ever before seen in EverQuest II. The Shadow Odyssey stretches well beyond the fantasy realm and propels the EverQuest II world into a new era of excitement and adventure.
The last Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, "Mortal Monday" trailer, this week focusing on the cataclysmic event that caused the two worlds to collide within the Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe storyline.
The trailer features both cinematic scenes and extended gamezplay footage showcasing the full fighting experience found within Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.
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