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Friday, December 05, 2008

Dead Rising - Chop till you drop video game on Nintendo Wii - Fact Sheet

Dead Rising - Chop Till You Drop - Fact Sheet

Based on the critically acclaimed Dead Rising for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime.

In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies. Frank escapes to the local shopping mall where he thinks he will find safety only to discover its crawling with the un-dead.

In order to survive players will have full reign of a realistic shopping centre where an endless supply of real and makeshift weapons will be at their disposal to fight off the flesh-hungry mob. Utilising the Wii remote, this new iteration to the series will take zombie-bashing to a new level as you shake, swing and aim your weapons in an effort to take the enemies down.

The game is split into a series of individual cases, all of which Frank must complete in order to gain vital information that allows him to piece together the truth behind the horrendous epidemic.

Players will be faced with the dilemma of deciding the rescue priority of the Willamette residents who have also sought sanctuary in the mall. Depending on the player's skill some may not be as fortunate as others as each rescue needs to be undertaken in a set time period causing players to delay completion of a case in order to save a fellow human.

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop's infectious humour delivers welcome relief from the incessant tide of zombies with players able to dress Frank up in a variety of comedic costumes and take on the undead hordes with a selection of highly ineffective weapons such as a toy sword or a football.

Features:

Utilises the same engine as Resident Evil 4 Wii edition
New level of interaction utilizing the Wii remote – aim and fire guns, swing and throw weapons and shake off zombie attacks with added Wii remote functionality
New enemies exclusive to Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop
Huge environment – Vast indoor and outdoor mall areas provide a variety of different locations to explore
Improved save functionality allows for more seamless gameplay
Hordes of enemies on screen at once resulting in non-stop, pulse pounding action
Anything in the mall is at Frank's disposal for battling the flesh-hungry mob
Grab environmental objects, such as umbrellas and benches, or store items, such as golf clubs and lawnmowers from the mall shops to use as improvised weapons
Consume food and drink from one of the malls many restaurants and cafés to resume Frank's health

Release Date: Winter 08
Genre: Zombie Paradise Action
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Developer: Capcom

WARNING: Contains scenes of blood and violence viewer discretion required...

Hotel for Dogs video game on Nintendo Wii, PC and Nintendo DS

Hotel for Dogs, the video game based on the upcoming feature film, “Hotel For Dogs” from DreamWorks Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, will jump, sit and stay across Europe in 2009 (concurrently with the movie in each territory). Coming to the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows-based PC, Hotel for Dogs features the likenesses and voices of the movie’s two young stars, Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin. And, of course, lots and lots of dogs.

In the Hotel for Dogs video game, players enter the old hotel to help two siblings, Andi and Bruce, feed and entertain an adorable collection of canines by building amazing gadgets, playing with the pooches and keeping the dogs happy in their new Hotel home. Navigating through 10 levels of fun and challenging game play, players must accomplish various goals to keep their beloved canines healthy and amused. Players will even explore the areas outside of hotel as they attempt to locate and rescue additional pups in need of some major TLC.

Distributed by Paramount Pictures, the live-action “Hotel for Dogs” stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon and Don Cheadle in a smart, funny comedy adventure that shows how far love and imagination can take you. When their new guardians forbid 16-year old Andi (Roberts) and her younger brother, Bruce (Austin) to have a pet, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday.

The resourceful kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and, using Bruce’s talents as a mechanical genius, transform it into a magical dog-paradise for Friday – and eventually for all Friday’s friends. When barking dogs make the neighbors suspicious, Andi and Bruce use every invention they have to avoid anyone discovering “who let the dogs in.”

Ski and Shoot video game on Nintendo Wii

Ski and Shoot for the Nintendo Wii.

In this new title based on the fast-paced Nordic sport of Biathlon, players will be challenged in both single- and multiplayer modes in both championship league and single-round play.

15 levels across four venues will offer plays an exciting experience as they race through stunning winter landscapes while taking careful aim to hit as many targets as possible.

Ski and Shoot is an arcade, tactical 3D simulation of one of the most popular winter sports.

Compete against other skiers on tracks that wind through wonderful wintery landscapes under the shadow of snow-capped mountains.

Tuck to increase your speed in the steep sections of the course and hold your breath as you fire on the shooting range to ensure your victory.

Train your athlete to compete at the highest level in the Pro-League in the extensive Career Mode or play Split Screen with your friends in Multiplayer Mode.

15 levels including four original venues
Realistic conversion of the sport according to the official rules
Advanced character-management
Original cups and world championships playable
Supports the Nintendo Balance Board Controller

PC gamers - Win Far Cry 2 - 50 copies to be won!

Intel, Ubisoft Give Away Games

On the heels of the Intel Core i7 Processor launch, Intel and Ubisoft have joined forces for a worldwide contest for PC gamers. Each day from December 1-30, 2008, 50 sweepstakes entrants will win a copy of Far Cry 2 for Windows optimized for Core i7 processors.

Using Havok physics to create a dynamic and realistic gaming experience, in-game cloud formations follow atmospheric rules, tree branches break by the strength of the wind and fire spreads across brush in the wind's direction. Additionally, one participant daily will be awarded an Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition, Intel's fastest chip that delivers massive gaming, video editing and multi-tasking performance.

Enter the contest and read complete contest details here: http://intelcorei7.ubi.com/

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Rockstar to patch GTA IV after PC problems

Players are reporting that Grand Theft Auto IV on PC has some major reliability problems - but Rockstar is on the way to the rescue.

"We are aware that a small number of fans are having problems running GTA IV on their PCs and we would like to assure them we are working to help solve these as quickly as possible,"

a Rockstar spokesperson told GTAGaming.

"We would ask anyone that is encountering difficulties to contact their local technical support helpline for advice and recommendations. These telephone numbers can be found in the game's manual. "There is also a regularly updated technical support page available on the Rockstar Games website where there are many useful FAQs, and information on how to resolve some common problems being encountered,"

added the statement.

The problems appear to revolve around lengthy validation and astronomic graphics settings that not even the best PCs can utilise. One Steam forum member summed the problems up eloquently.As Kotaku points out, the Steam forums are not the only ones awash with floundering fans: GTAForums and the GTAGaming boards both exhibit large mobs of disgruntled purchasers.

This is a shame, because Grand Theft Auto IV remains a classic game, although the PC conversion - as Kieron Gillen highlights in his review - has a few too many technical hiccups.

Source: EuroGamer

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All new download Time Trial Map Pack for Mirror's Edge

Leave the city behind! DICE, an Electronic Arts, today announced that the highly acclaimed first-person action adventure title, Mirror's Edge will release downloadable content (DLC) for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and the PC in late January. DICE also confirmed today that the PC version of the game will ship to retailers in North America on January 13th and worldwide on January 16th, 2009.

Players will be challenged to achieve the fastest times possible on nine races across seven all-new and totally redesigned Time Trial maps. No guns, no cops, and no city: this is true aesthetics, agility and flow that will challenge any runner. This special DLC pack will be available for $10 USD or 800 Microsoft points. As an added bonus, all PLAYSTATION 3 Mirror's Edge fans will be able to download an additional map for free.

"The freedom of movement and control in first person has been the most popular aspect of Mirror's Edge so we decided to distil these down to their purest form for this map pack," says Owen O'Brien, Senior Producer, DICE. "We deliberately chose a more abstract aesthetic that is still within our distinctive art style and then focused on flow and gameplay to create an experience and challenge very different from the main game."

Time Trial is a popular mode in Mirror's Edge that challenges players to find the fastest route across various maps. Players can upload their best time to the Mirror's Edge leaderboards for their friends to download and compete against. Players can see their friend's 'ghost' run as they race their way through the course to the top of the leaderboards.

Mirror's Edge was awarded "Best Xbox 360 Game" at the recent GC Developers Conference in Leipzig, Germany. It also received the "Best Action Game" of Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by IGN and the Game Critics Award for "Best Original Game" at E3 in July. Mirror's Edge delivers players straight into the shoes of Faith, a modern day heroine who traverses the vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat, fast-paced chases and challenging puzzles. With a never-before-seen sense of movement and perspective, players are drawn into Faith's dangerous world.

Nascar Kart Racing on Nintendo wii

Experience the Thrill of Team Racing on and off the Track

NASCAR Kart Racing, the first and only NASCAR racing title available for the Nintendo Wii, will ship to retailers in North America on February 10, 2009, just in time for the Daytona 500 and the official start of the 2009 NASCAR season. Designed exclusively for the Wii, NASCAR Kart Racing enables players to grab the steering wheel as a famed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and speed through treacherous landscapes, wind around rocky cliffs, jump rivers and dodge falling boulders. Up to four players can go head-to-head, via split screen, in a mad dash to the checkered flag, making NASCAR Kart Racing an ideal game to play with family and friends.

Enjoy the thrill of racing as three-time consecutive Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson or choose from 13 additional NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers. Players can also compete as one of 10 original animated characters. Each driver has personal attributes that will determine how the kart will perform on a course, so strategy is key when choosing a driver and a teammate. Teams that work together win championships!

Licensed NASCAR Drivers:

• Jeff Burton
• Kevin Harvick
• Kyle Busch
• Jimmie Johnson

• Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
• Kasey Kahne
• Carl Edwards
• Matt Kenseth
• Jeff Gordon
• Elliot Sadler
• Denny Hamlin
• Tony Stewart
• *Two Unlockable Mystery Drivers*

The courses in NASCAR Kart Racing feature a vast range of exhilarating terrain. Experience 24 entertaining race layouts that wrap through deserts, freeways, back roads, canyons, junkyards and more. Drivers will also push the pedal to the metal in areas surrounding four popular NASCAR tracks: Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Dover International Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway. Each track in NASCAR Kart Racing can be reversed to provide two unique racing experiences.

Your journey to become a champion in NASCAR Kart Racing begins by competing in 13 series against featured drivers from different racing backgrounds. Defeat the rivals of each series to unlock new courses, drivers, game modes and the next series. Beat all of the events at a track and you will receive a track sponsorship complete with billboards featuring your driver’s face—an obvious statement to your family and friends that you are the top competitor. Race throughout the series, to earn the championship title that affords stunning trophies and the glory of being recognized as the ultimate NASCAR driver!

Best games of the year LBP, F3, AC,

With the games industry outpacing both Hollywood and Music sales in 2008 lets look at some great, and some turkey games you may want to consider or dismiss...

LittleBigPlanet on Sony PlayStation 3 - Create your own levels and share them around the world in this platform for the 21st century. The game never ends as your friends can join you and explore never ending levels of games play... Around $60 (but discounts can be found) Rated E (6+) All LittleBigPlanet gamezplay.org posts here...

Animal Crossing - City Folk on Nintendo Wii - Update of the popular GameCube game where you create your own towns and visit other towns to meet friends. Another game that allows players to customise almost everything about the game. Runs in almost real time allowing the celebration of holidays, birthdays and festivals. Around $50 Rated E (6+)

Fallout 3 on Microsoft Xbox 360 - A role-playing-game (RPG) offering a massive playing area with hours of game play. Warning: Can become addictive... Around $60 Rated M (17+)

Now the Christmas turkeys...

Chicken Shoot on Nintendo Wii - Chickens that shoot eggs at you with awful graphics and boring game play - don't bother with this chicken, sorry turkey!!!

Rig Racer 2 on Nintendo Wii Maybe trying to fool you into thinking it's RiDGE Racer but alas no. Racing big trucks can be fun but not here as you have no control at all! Save your money for Animal Crossing...

McLaren F1 GTR in Race Driver - Grid 8 Ball download

Driving over £3 million worth of top-spec racing cars down gamers’ download pipes, Codemasters today announced the launch of the new downloadable “8 Ball” premium content pack for Race Driver: GRID, the hit racing game of the summer, for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. The 8 Ball pack will be available today, Thursday 4th December, from Xbox LIVE Marketplace (800 Microsoft Points) and from PLAYSTATION Network (£6.29 / €7.99 / $9.99).

True to the original game’s quality ethos, the 8 Ball pack delivers eight superb high performance new cars to drive in the game’s ‘Race Day’ mode and online races. New featured cars include the McLaren F1 GTR, TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Honda S2000, Nissan GT-R (S-G2008), VW Nardo, Pontiac Firebird Trans AM and the Volvo C30 (full details in Notes).

In addition to the cars, there are two new multiplayer events to compete in set on existing circuits from across Race Driver: GRID’s three continents and designed to test drivers to their very limit online. On Xbox 360, the pack will also feature four new Achievements worth 25 points each to earn from four new competitive challenges including Jack Of All Trades, Drift Master, Gas Guzzler and Clean Passing.

Each downloadable pack will require players to have a full copy of Race Driver: GRID on the appropriate format in order to experience the additional content. Details of downloadable content for the Games for Windows edition of Race Driver - GRID will be announced shortly. For all the latest information and videos, be sure to visit www.racedrivergrid.com

THOSE “8 BALL” CARS IN FULL:

• McLaren F1 GTR – The McLaren F1 GTR wrote itself into the history books as the only GT car to ever win Le Mans outright in the modern era and is considered one of the finest examples of automotive engineering in history.

• TVR Cerbera Speed 12 – The TVR 12 smashes past 60 MPH in just under 3 seconds. Production models were planned, but they were considered too powerful to sell to the general public.

• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X – For over a decade the Evo has been billed as a supercar slayer – now the Evo-X in GRID lets you unleash its sledgehammer aggression in the Pro-Tuned class.

• Honda S2000 – This roadster is heavily modified for drifting and has become a cult-favourite thanks to its award winning engine.

• Nissan GT-R (S-G2008) – One of the world’s hottest cars makes its debut in Race Driver: GRID in its fully tuned racing spec.

• VW Nardo – This powerful concept car made real from VW uses its 600BHP engine to rocket to 60MPH in 3.1 seconds.

• Pontiac Firebird Trans AM – The 1971 racing edition of this true American legend is a worthy addition to GRID’s exclusive group of muscle cars.

• Volvo C30 – Adding to Race Driver: GRID’s touring car roster comes the C30, Volvo’s agile, cutting edge hot-hatch straight from the STCC grid.

ACHIEVEMENT CHALLENGES:

• Jack Of All Trades – Win an online race in each of the 8 Ball pack cars.
• Drift Master - Achieve a 99x combo in the Honda S2000.
• Gas Guzzler - Clock up over 250 miles in your favourite 8 Ball pack car.
• Clean Passing - Win a clean race in an 8 Ball Pack car from last position.

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