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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Atari RACE Pro - Road America track revealed for Xbox 360

Road America is one of only a handful of road circuits in the world which has maintained its original configuration of 6.515 km in length and 14 turns since it first opened in 1955. The track is located in Wisconsin, USA, halfway between the cities of Milwaukee and Green Bay.

The track has many elevation changes, fourteen turns, and a long front straight where drivers can reach speeds up to 300km/h. Road America is a very challenging track with high speeds gained on the long straightaways offset by hard braking zones and subtle turns that can catch out even the most seasoned drivers. Finding the ideal braking zones takes time and practice, but mastering these can help gain crucial tenths of a second vital in winning races at Road America.

One of the best known features of this course is a turn on the backside known as the "kink” following the 180 degree turn called the “carousel”. The “kink” is a wild corner that should be tackled with caution and respect as it is sharper than it looks, has walls on both sides and no run off. Start by braking, and then work up to just lifting as you become familiar with it.

About RACE Pro:

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving players the ultimate racing simulation experience so that nothing gets closer to the action and thrill of professional car racing. RACE Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks. Developed by renowned award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators, RACE Pro is scheduled to speed into stores in January 2009 exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Last King of Africa -

Last King of Africa on Nintendo DS invites you on a fantastic journey deep into an imaginary Africa where you will play the role of young Ann Smith, daughter of the last king of Maurania. Ann is on her way to assist her dying father on his deathbed when her plane crashes near a city held by a rebel faction, on the north side of the country. Ann lives through this terrible accident and wakes up with amnesia in a prince’s palace. That is how her extraordinary journey begins.

In order to develop the game on the Nintendo DS, this amazing adventure created by Benoit Sokal had to be totally rethought with regard to Paradise on the PC. The numerous puzzles and mind-teasers throughout the game have been completely reworked and now offer an original and intuitive gameplay that takes advantage of the Nintendo DS functions. The use of the stylus, microphone and your own logic will be of capital importance in solving the puzzles and mind-teasers.

The story itself has undergone some refreshing changes and is now much more coherent and surprising. These modifications are notable in the radical change in the relationships between the principal characters and in the combination and simplification of the dialogues that retain only the essential information needed to understand the story line without artificially prolonging the game. Still with the same intention of facilitating comprehension, Nintendo DS’s dialogue interface offers a more expressive identification of the characters. The characters are now displayed with a close up shot on the DS’ upper screen. Also, 3D action phases have been eliminated to make Last King of Africa a true, pure and traditional point & click adventure game.

Finally, Last King of Africa on Nintendo DS has equipped itself with a clear and detailed layout of the game’s zones for increased ease of orientation during the course of the adventure. The game has also equipped itself with a help system to lend a hand to players during exploration phases and to avoid fastidious « pixel hunting ». Thanks to its magnificent 2D scenes in which detailed 3D characters evolve, perplexing mind-teasers and exciting alternative stories, Last King of Africa has all the necessary qualities to make this a great Nintendo DS adventure.

Last King of Africa will be out on Nintendo DS on November 28th 2008.

New Junior Brain Training game for Kids on Nintendo DS

Junior Brain Trainer on Nintendo DS this is a stimulating and fun game to help children improve a range of important skills and includes a wide variety of fun puzzles and quizzes set in colourful environments to promote learning and education in an entertaining way.

Created specifically for 6-11 year olds, Junior Brain Trainer gives young minds a fitness workout to help develop important key skills in reading, writing, spelling, maths, geometry, logic and problem solving. Junior Brain Trainer takes a fresh and fun approach to teaching by delivering information in bite size chunks, making it easier to digest. The structured gameplay is designed to suit a child’s attention span and ensures they are continually engaged.

Users are encouraged to spend a small amount of time on the game each day to complete five different activities based around key skills. Players must successfully accomplish tasks such as completing a missing word in a sentence, finishing a maths calculation, drawing a shape or matching up pairs.

Once the five daily activities have been completed, users are rewarded by unlocking additional content, motivating them to continue to reveal further exercises. These include reading and writing activities such as fun stories, where the reader has to blow into the microphone to turn the page; Hangman, requiring a mystery word to be solved; and Alphabet, to encourage kids to practice writing the alphabet.

Players can also unlock a quiz to test their knowledge of mathematics and vocabulary, as well as a selection of entertaining games that include:

Snakes - a game of skill and timing that requires a snake to be guided around the screen to collect coloured sweets – but if the snake hits its own tail, it’s game over!

Football – the stylus is used to move a football boot across the screen kicking a ball against the wall to remove bricks. Don’t miss the ball or a life is lost!

Beggar My Neighbour – tap on a pile of playing cards with the stylus to play a move against the console. Who ever has the highest card wins the hand - the overall winner is the player who collects all the cards.

Balloon Pop - the D-pad is used to move a sling shot to the left and right. The A button fires at the balloons and pops them when on target. Balloons may fire back though!

Twins - a memory game requiring pairs of people to be matched up against a time limit.

Ghosts - use the stylus to touch a ghost and capture it. The ghosts are quick though and as many as possible must be caught within the time limit.

Diva Girls video game series announced

Diva Girls: Princess on Ice – Nintendo Wii
Meet the Diva Girls for the first time on Nintendo Wii. Everyone’s got their favorite but who will be yours? Kelly, Gabrielle, Alyssa and Madison are four young girls skating for glory in the Miracle Ice Festival. Incorporating a refined control system, lush 3D environments, as well as a host of arenas to showcase your ice dancing skills, Diva Girls: Princess on Ice promises to get full marks from the judges. Dress your favorite Diva Girl in thousands of combinations of customisable outfits then train hard to upgrade your skating skills to woo the crowd, impress the judges and be crowned Princess on Ice.

Diva Girls: Diva Dancers – Nintendo DS
It’s all in the beat. The Diva Girls are heading to the bright lights of Fiesta City ready to bust some moves and enter the greatest dance competition in the world. It’s not going to be easy though and along the way they must face-off against B-boys, bullies, princesses and showgirls. If they make it through then the girls must take on the hardest challenge of all and compete against each other – will their friendship survive?

Diva Girls: Making the Music – Nintendo DS
In this new installment of the Diva Girls, the four friends take a break from dancing to music and start making it themselves. After rehearsing hard, the girls are given their big break when a local band invites them to join them on tour. But will new girls Surya and Chandra become pop pals or rock rivals? Plus, is love in the air for one of the girls and can she concentrate on her music? Choose your Diva Girl’s instrument then perform with the other girls in the band. Play at small open mic nights right through to giant arena tours, where the more crowd cheer the better the girls look. Success on the stage unlocks new outfits to wear and instruments to master.

Diva Girls: Princess on Ice 2 – Nintendo DS
The Diva Girls are skating back onto Nintendo DS. Cute Kelly, sassy Madison, bookworm Alyssa and classy Gabrielle are fresh from winning the Miracle Ice Festival. Now all they have to do is deal with the fame that goes with it. With improved 3D graphics and all-new stadiums to skate in, the girls have to step, spin and jump with style and passion if they’re going to impress the judges and win over the crowds. Can they hold on to the coveted title of Princess on Ice?

The new Diva Girls range will be available from Spring 2009 on Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii.

Balance: Motion controlled tilt puzzle game coming for Mac and iPhone

Balance, a tilt puzzle game that can be played by simply tilting a laptop. Besides the mouse and trackpad, the game can make use of the accelerometers built into all Apple notebooks, including the various MacBook, PowerBook and iBook models. Players are invited to test the demo on Mac or PC and watch videos on how this works on various platforms at www.balance-game.com.

Balance requires both puzzle solving and hand-eye coordination skills without any time pressure as players tilt the playfield to guide one or more balls between various 3D obstacles to their destinations. The game has 75 levels that are continuously expanded by downloadable level upgrades. Players can share their best times over the internet along with recordings of their sessions for others to watch.

Balance is also coming for the iPhone as well as other accelerometer embedded devices shortly. For more information visit: www.balance-game.com.

Mac download link: http://www.balance-game.com/download/Balance.dmg
Windows download link: http://www.balance-game.com/download/Balance-Install.exe

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Wellington add-on for Microsoft FS 2004 - Flight Sim X

Chocks away! as the iconic Wellington Bomber takes to the air for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and FSX. Crafted with an eye to detail, by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, this simulation of the Wellington places you in the Captain’s seat of this classic warbird.

Featuring the four most popular variants of the Vickers Wellington, the MK IC, the B. MkIII, the B. Mk X and B. Mk XIV, military aircraft fans will delight in getting airborne in support of Bomber and Coastal Commands in the aircraft that was always guaranteed to be in the thick of the action. From the first ever RAF bombing raid of World War 2, to hunting submarines over treacherous waters, to clandestine troop deployments behind enemy lines, the Wellington became one of the great success stories of Anglo-Allied operations.

The Wellington offers one of the most realistic recreations ever to grace a desktop simulation. The highly distinctive lines of the fuselage are supplemented by a raft of custom animations that offer an unprecedented depth of realism. With an authentic cockpit layout, and precision handling amid the roar of the mighty engines, aviation history bursts into dramatic life.

To compliment the Wellington we also include additional scenery for RAF Driffield, circa 1941, home to the finest Wellington Squadrons. Aspiring Wellington crews are also requested to assemble in the briefing room ahead of embarking on a series challenging FSX missions that will test both pilot and aircraft to the limit.

The amalgam of this lavishly detailed aircraft, period scenery and breathtaking missions, come together to relive the unforgettable experience of the glory days of the Wellington.

Available in the following languages:

Suggested retail price Barcode
English £24.99
German Euros:24.99
French TBC

Christmas Nintendo DS game gift Little Kitty Big City Dreams website

Adventure filled site offers gamers the chance to win copies of the game and a Nintendo DS

Hello Kitty Big City Dreams website www.hellokittybigcity.com.

In Hello Kitty Big City Dreams you get to play as the lovable and cute Hello Kitty and explore a whole new world of excitement, fun and friends. Big City Dreams contains all the game elements young gamers love including a fun city to explore, meeting new friends, a ‘changing rooms’ theme that allows gamers to redecorate Kitty's apartment, and of course choosing new clothes for Hello Kitty.

The colourful Big City is separated into three exciting, fun filled areas. In the first you will find Hello Kitty's customizable apartment and be able to explore its open spaces and parks around her new home. As you explore you can take a swing at Baseball with Pochacco, take to the water and photograph the Big City's wildlife with Kuririn's boat trip, or skip along with the lovable Twin Stars.

Hello Kitty Big City Dreams is out on 28th November and is set to become the must have DS title for young gamers and girls this Christmas.

The site will also include the following features:

• Information about the game
• Character Profiles
• Game Trailer
• Competition to win copies of the game and a Nintendo DS
• Exclusive Downloads
• Exclusive Wallpapers (coming soon)

Title: Hello Kitty Big City Dreams
Genre: Adventure
Format: Nintendo DS
Release Date: 28th November 2008
Publisher: Empire Interactive
Price: £29.99
Rating: 3+

Zero G Motion controller Need for Speed Undercover Bundle

Sunflex Teams Up With Electronic Arts to Offer Ultimate PlayStation 2 Action Racing Bundle.

successful launch of the Zero G Motion Controller and Need For Speed Undercover bundle for the Sony PlayStation 2 in a collaboration with Electronic Arts. The bundle coincides with the European release of Need for Speed Undercover and is available from retailers priced at £39.99.

“Electronic Arts’ Need for Speed Undercover is destined to become one of the holiday's biggest racing hits”, said Mike Steup, Owner and Managing Director of Sunflex Europe GmbH. “With its innovative acceleration sensor for optional motion detection, the Zero G Motion is the ultimate controller to experience Need for Speed Undercover – we are happy to offer gamers throughout the United Kingdom, a fantastic bundle at an amazing competitive price”.

The official PlayStation licensed Zero G Motion Controller, introduces motion sensing technology to the Sony PlayStation 2. A 3D motion sensor provides intuitive steering and movement, matching the functions of the left mini joystick. The sensor can be turned on and off, accommodating the player’s individual preferences. Supporting digital, analogue and motion modes the Zero G Motion Controller also features a vibration button and a 2.40 metre cable. For additional information on the Zero G Motion Controller please visit the official web site: www.zero-g.eu

Developed by Black Box in Vancouver, B.C., Need for Speed Undercover is now available throughout the United Kingdom. The game will be available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and Nintendo Wii as well as the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment system, PC and mobile. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com.

Bob the Builder video game out on Nintendo DS

Bob the Builder - Festival of Fun on Nintendo DS.

Throughout 2007, Bob the Builder held 2nd position in the pre-school boys market, number 1 pre-school position on BBC2 in November and December and is consistently in the Top 20 licenses in the traditional toy market*. The popularity of Bob the Builder is evident: the official Bob the Builder website receives an average of over 25 million hits a month, and BBC's Bob Magazine is in its 8th year and still selling over 60,000 copies a month. Series 17 is due to air in 2009 where Bob and the Can-Do Crew will be produced in fantastic new CGI "Race to the Finish", and a brand new feature-length direct-to-DVD special went on sale 3rd November 2008. Bob's 10th anniversary will be kicking off in 2009, launching with the special 10th Annual and limited-edition products.

Entertaining tasks, intuitive controls and frustration-free gameplay all add up to a fun experience for young players. It's summer time in Sunflower Valley! The community project is going so well that Mr Bentley has suggested a festival to celebrate. There will be food and music and fun for everyone. Bob and the 'Can-Do Crew' are called to help clear the area and build the Dome for the event. Full use is made of the unique Nintendo DS input mechanisms, allowing the player to use the touch screen technology to control the game play and blow the leaves off the screen using the microphone! The player can tackle 10 exciting activities with Bob and all their favourite characters including Dizzy, Spud and Mr Sabatini from the pizza shop!

Home Sweet Home - Christmas Edition to download

Big Blue Bubble is proud to present “Home Sweet Home: Christmas Edition”! Christmas spirit has faded away in the town of Good Tidings. It’s up to you and your expert team of builders to help them out!

Make your clients happy by solving their riddle based requests and designing their dream room! You can design rooms in an infinite number of ways because you pick the type of furniture, its color, style, and where it goes. It’s going to take all of your New Tools and New Furniture to bring Style and Christmas Cheer to the Living Rooms, Offices, Basements, Kitchens, and Bathrooms of the townspeople.

The remarkably easy and intuitive drag and drop system and helpful tutorials will allow you jump right into designing rooms and making your clients happy. Santa needs you - so get designing!

Features ALL NEW…

• Picture riddles!

• Animated Furniture!
• Christmas Riddles and A Christmas Story!
• 175 brand new pieces of furniture - including Christmas Furniture!
• Singing workers!
• Extra Large Map!
• Carol-oke Machine Tool!

Download it now from www.bbbarcade.com

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