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Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Hunt for Power Event with Cronous Free-to-play video game

New event for Cronous users strengthens the game community!

Lizard Interactive announced that variety of new events is carefully planned for Cronous users in year 2009. ‘Hunt for Power’, the first event introduced to Cronous fans is off to a great start.

Exciting new event ‘Hunt for Power’, gamers simply hunt down monsters to loot mini boost items which last 5 to10 minutes. Are you disappointed by the short time limits of these gracious event items? Well, think again. All of these mini event items have super effects all users crave for. These Exp, Speed, and Drop Rate for item/in-game currency boosters are great fun factors for Cronous fans. John Kim, Project Manager of Cronous stated “Major updates can not alone satisfy all the users, we believe providing variety of new fun factors and events are the key to success in building healthier and stronger game community.”

Lizard Interactive’s Free-to-play game portal Neofun will introduce 3 new exciting online games to world gamers in 2009. Creative minds and efforts never seem to stop at Lizard.

EA brings Scrabble to PSP, DS and Xbox Live

Fans of casual, family-friendly games are about to see their circle of fun widen with a slate of new Hasbro-branded digital play experiences on a variety of platforms from Electronic Arts in 2009. Leading the charge is SCRABBLE, which rocketed to the No. 1 position on Pogo.com with more than 2.5 million players laying down virtual tiles since its June 2008 launch.

The best-selling crossword puzzle board game is on deck to land on handheld platforms including the Nintendo DS and Sony PlayStation Portable system (PSP) in March 2009 in the US and Canada. EA is also gearing up to inject nostalgic fun into the Xbox LIVE Arcade by bringing perennial board game favorites to the popular platform. Under a Hasbro Family Game Night banner, games such as SCRABBLE (US and Canada only), BOGGLE, BATTLESHIP, YAHTZEE, CONNECT FOUR, SORRY! and SORRY! Sliders will begin to roll out in Spring 2009. EA will showcase the highly anticipated lineup at the Consumer Electronics Show on January 8-11, 2009 in Las Vegas.

SCRABBLE on the Nintendo DS and PSP will offer something for every crossword puzzle fan with three modes of play including: Classic, which offers traditional play; Speed, where players race the clock; and, the new fast paced SCRABBLE SLAM card game where players try to be the first to discard all their SLAM cards by making four letter words. SLAM will be available for the first time digitally on the handheld versions of SCRABBLE. With six difficulty levels, SCRABBLE will serve up a Training mode with six training exercises that enable new or rusty players to polish their skills before their first big showdown. SCRABBLE comes loaded with extras such as the SCRABBLE Word Finder and Wi-Fi multiplayer capability (both single and multi-cart play). Debuting in March 2009, the Nintendo DS and PSP games are expected to be rated “E” for Everyone and carry an MSRP of $29.99.

The SCRABBLE Nintendo DS and PSP games will join the roster of previously released versions which have proven to hold great appeal, similar to its board game counterpart. In the past two years, EA launched three separate mobile versions of the game (in the US and Canada only) – including SCRABBLE for the iPod®, iPhone™ and feature phones. Online versions of SCRABBLE also launched on Pogo.com and social networking sites in June 2008. All have been widely adopted and received accolades across platforms.

SCRABBLE was the No. 1 multiplayer game in its launch month competing against more than 100 other offerings on Pogo.com. In July 2008, more than 5 million SCRABBLE games were played equating to 4.3 million hours of play.
SCRABBLE for the iPhone and iPod touch launched in July and quickly rose into the top 25 of all applications. Today, out of over 8,000 applications on the App Store, SCRABBLE remains in or near the top 50.

EA and Hasbro will stock Xbox LIVE Arcade with Hasbro Family Game Night, a crowd-pleasing assortment of games that are instantly recognizable household names such as SCRABBLE, CONNECT FOUR, BOGGLE, YAHTZEE, BATTLESHIP, SORRY!, and SORRY! Sliders. All games will feature both original and new ways to play, including a Party Mode that features multiple mini-game versions of each title. Additional customization features will allow players to earn virtual trophies, furniture and themes to decorate their personal virtual game rooms. The Hasbro Family Game Night lineup will take full advantage of Xbox LIVE community features such as online play, Achievements, the ability to launch new games without leaving the environment, and sharing customized space with friends. The EA Hasbro virtual game closet is slated to open in Spring 2009 with multiple games followed by additional releases throughout the year.

Eledees - The Adventures of Kai and Zero on Nintendo DS

Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Originally released for Nintendo Wii in 2006, the sequel to the popular original action series will now be available for the first time on the Nintendo DS.

In Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero, Kai’s father creates a magical bus that whisks Kai and Zero through mysterious worlds where they face a series of challenging quests to find, capture and befriend the magical Elebits. Elebits serve as energy sources in a far-off world where energy resources have been depleted.

New to the Nintendo DS, players use each of the Omega Elebits’ special powers to help solve puzzles, reveal hidden paths, freeze flowing water, turn darkness into light, levitate rocks, walk on water and much more. The 50 Omega Elebits, which are completely customizable by the player, increase in strength the more they are interacted with, providing the player with incredible abilities to solve tasks.

Using the stylus on Nintendo DS, players control Kai’s movement by touching different areas of the screen. As players encounter other characters and objects, they can touch these objects and interact with them. As an added bonus, gamers can compete head-to-head using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and battle up to four friends simultaneously in an all out Elebits capture battle.

“With Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero, Konami has stayed committed to providing gamers with some of the best content in the market,“ said Anthony Crouts, vice president of marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “The engaging storyline and setting, coupled with the interactive controls of Nintendo DS, make for a fun, addicting, action title that delivers amazing adventures and challenging puzzles.”

Suikoden Now Available for PlayStation Network

Konami’s epic RPG Suikoden makes its way onto PlayStation Network today as the flagship title is now available for download for $5.99. In Suikoden, players enter an ancient world of bravery, mysticism and romance as they embark on a quest to discover their true destinies.
With the future of the Scarlet Moon Empire at stake, players seek out the Stars of Destiny to aid them in overthrowing the corrupt government. The head of the Liberation Army, players can also gather up to 108 companions to join them in battles as they call the shots in large-scale warfare. Suikoden offers variation in combat with the ability to battle groups of enemies with a team of six characters, defeat foes in one-on-one duels, or control the battlefield during major conflicts as the Liberation army wages war.

Purchase or use of this item is subject to the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and this item’s use restrictions. If you do not wish to accept all these terms, do not purchase or use this item. One time fee for downloads on up to five activated systems.

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Available now for $5.99

Castlevania Chronicles Now Available Online for PlayStation Network

The classic vampire-hunting franchise Castlevania makes its way onto PlayStation Network today, as Castlevania Chronicles is now available for download for $5.99. Until now, this iteration of the 2D, whip-wielding action game had yet to be released in America.

In Castlevania Chronicles, players enter a world where Count Dracula has been resurrected to begin a new reign of terror across the land. As Simon Belmont, descendant of legendary vampire hunters, players enter Dracula’s estate armed with a killer whip to destroy the count and his minions to bring peace to Europe.

Available now for $5.99

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The best mobile games in 2008...

Gameloft made the best mobile games in 2008, says PocketGamer.biz analysis.

Top 10 Mobile Games...
Top 10 Mobile Publishers...
Top 10 Worst Games...

Top 10 Mobile Games for 2008 (with publisher and average rating)

1 Rally Master Pro Fishlabs 9.43
2 Playman Summer Games 3 RealArcade 8.97
3 Snowboard Hero Fishlabs 8.83
3 Townsmen 5 Disney Mobile 8.83
5 Tetris Pop EA Mobile 8.77
6 Far Cry 2 Gameloft 8.67
6 Peggle PopCap Games 8.67
8 Soul of Darkness Gameloft 8.65
9 Castle of Magic Gameloft 8.62
10 Tower Bloxx Deluxe Digital Chocolate 8.60

Top 10 Mobile Games Publishers for 2008 (with average rating)

1 Gameloft 7.95
2 EA Mobile 7.68
3 RealArcade 7.63
4 Digital Chocolate 7.60
5 I-play 7.52
6 Player One 7.47
7 Glu Mobile 7.43
8 HandyGames 7.41
9 Disney Mobile 7.40
10 Vivendi Games Mobile 7.17

Bottom Mobile Games for 2008 (with publisher and average rating)

186 The Chronicles of Narnia Disney Mobile 5.83
187 Wanted I-play 5.70
188 The Incredible Hulk Hands-On Mobile 5.53
189 Rambo Forever In-Fusio 5.50
190 Iron Man Hands-On Mobile 4.13

Gameloft has emerged as the best mobile games publisher in 2008 in terms of game quality, according to research conducted by industry website PocketGamer.biz.

Its PocketGamer.biz Quality Index tracks review scores across the most popular mobile games websites, and found that Gameloft scored an average of 7.95 out of 10 from 145 reviews of its titles. EA Mobile took second place with an average of 7.68 from 102 reviews, with RealArcade, Digital Chocolate and I-play making up the rest of the top five publishers.

The Quality Index also tracked the best and worst mobile games of 2008 using the same data. The best game of the year was Rally Master Pro by Fishlabs, which scored an average of 9.43 out of 10 in reviews.

Other top titles included Playman Summer Games 3 by RealArcade, Snowboard Hero by Fishlabs, Townsmen 5 by Disney Mobile, and Tetris Pop by EA Mobile. The top publisher and games charts are in full at the bottom of this press release

“Mobile games have received a bad press for their quality, but our research shows there were plenty of excellent titles available in 2008,” says Stuart Dredge, editor of PocketGamer.biz. “Gameloft’s high average score shows the company’s commitment to quality, but it’s just as encouraging to see the high average ratings of other publishers too. Anyone who’s cynical about mobile games should give some of the top titles in our chart a try – they might just change their minds!”

However, the mobile games industry continues to suffer from poor-quality branded titles, with the bottom five games in the Quality Index for 2008 all being movie licences.

“Many mobile users are cautious about paying for games, because they worry they’ll be wasting their money,” says Dredge. “It’s a shame that publishers are still making poor-quality branded games, and that operators are still promoting them. The industry needs more repeat purchases from consumers, and disappointing games won’t help.”

The PocketGamer.biz Quality Index tracks reviews of Java and BREW mobile games only – it doesn’t cover iPhone, N-Gage or Android titles. Sites tracked include Pocket Gamer, IGN Wireless, AirGamer, Mobile Game FAQs, Handy-Player, JeuxPo and MobileXP.

ArmA - Armed Assault free download content

ArmA: Armed Assault loaded by tons of user made content!

A number of free add-ons available for ArmA: Armed Assault is growing every day.

Join the ArmA community! Enlist for duty in ArmA, one of the most realistic open space modern combat simulations ever created. Join the great community and get dozens of free downloadable add-ons of all kind available on ArmA headquarters: from tons of new weapons, units, vehicles and aircrafts to completely new maps, terrain models, scenarios and full sized complex modifications covering real military forces. ArmA headquarters access is located here: http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Addon_Groups, http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/News_Websites.

More than two years from its initial release ArmA: Armed Assault (released also as ArmA: Combat Operations and ArmA: Gold) still have incredible potential which is far more above other military simulation titles released on PC. Thanks to amazingly huge community and public modding tools, since days of Bohemia Interactive's first PC release Operation Flashpoint*, ArmA: Armed Assault became another unique open platform for military enthusiasts on the PC.

“Active and creating community is the best satisfaction and compliment for each game developer and we are very happy to see our work is inspiration and drive for our fans. I would like to thank to all members of ArmA: Armed Assault community. This support is helping us in our work of the forthcoming project ARMA2” said Marek Spanel, CEO of Bohemia Interactive.

ARMA2 will be available across Europe in 2009.

Wii Fishing Master World Tour out now

Fishing Master World Tour is now available at retail for an SRP of $29.99. A sequel to the popular Fishing Master, Fishing Master World Tour is published by Hudson Entertainment for North and South America.

Staying true to the first version’s realistic controls, aspiring Fishing Masters use the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk as they battle to hook the fish on their line, just like in real life. Players must move the Wii Remote left and right as the fish fights from the end of the line and adjust their drag so their line doesn’t break. Once gamers have the basics down, they can try their newfound skills by competing with friends via new enhancements made just for the sequel - four-person multiplayer modes! In Wi-Fi mode, players compete online against other Fishing Masters over who will catch the biggest fish in various worldwide locations. Gamers will also enjoy local multiplayer battle which enables them to play against their friends and family members in a variety of different battle modes.

In addition to the new multiplayer modes, FISHING MASTER WORLD TOUR also features ‘Boss Battles’ where players can catch rare fish with exclusive boss battle controls. A Deep Sea Fishing mode has also been added to allow players to fish off the coast in places like Hawaii on the back of trolling fishing boats.

“Fishing Master World Tour really takes the sport of fishing to a deeper level of gameplay,” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. “We really wanted to build upon the features that were popular in the original game, and by providing gamers with competitive multiplayer battle modes, more fish, a larger variety of environments, and additional controls for young fishermen, we think this will be a great game for families and players to enjoy all winter long.”

Fishing Master World Tour delivers players more than 200 different types of fish to catch, enabling them to reel in fish from their native waters around the world in the first ever global fishing game on Wii. Players now have over 40 different locations to fish from in 7 different regions. Whether players are catching fish on Easter Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge or on the Amazon River, they will encounter numerous exotic locations in this fishing adventure.
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

2009 EA video games download pre-order bonuses - Mirror's Edge - Burnout Paradise - The Godfather 2 - Lord of the Rings Conquest

Mirror’s Edge
out Friday 16th January.

EA Store is offering an exclusive pre-order incentive. If you pre-order Mirror's Edge you'll get the Pure Time Trials map pack for free as well as the superb Mirror's Edge soundtrack - 'Still Alive' - mixed by some of the worlds best DJ's!'

Burnout Paradise
out Friday 6th February.

EA Store is offering an exclusive pre-order incentive. If a you pre-order Burnout Paradise you will get access to the game 3 days before anyone else!

The Godfather 2
out Friday 6th February.

EA Store is offering an exclusive pre-order incentive. If you pre-order The Godfather 2 you will get The Godfather free and Tommy Cipolla Exclusive Character Unlock Code.

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
out Friday 16th January.

Battlestations.net Weighs Anchor for video game fans

New community-focused destination site for Battlestations: Pacific video game.

Sequel to 2007’s critically acclaimed Battlestations: Midway, Battlestations: Pacific picks up where its predecessor left off. Pitching players into the might of World War II’s Pacific conflict, the game delivers intense, action-packed combat and strategic warfare on an extraordinary scale and features two distinctly different single-player campaigns. A historically accurate US Campaign puts players in command of the US fleet through The Battle of Midway to Okinawa as they try to secure peace in the Pacific. Or play as the Japanese and take control of the Imperial Japanese fleet with the unique chance to fight at Pearl Harbor before attempting to change the course of history and take full control of the Pacific Ocean. Players can also take the battle online with an enhanced multiplayer, offering five new and innovative co-op and team-based modes.

“Battlestations offers a blend of action and strategy unlike any other videogame on the market and as such has a dedicated and committed community of fans,” said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Eidos Game Studios. “The launch of Battlestations.net as a destination site for both information and discussion on the game comes as a direct result of listening and interacting with our communities.”

Launched today, the new Battlestations.net site offers a feature-rich destination for information, entertainment and discussion on this anticipated sequel. News, screens and movies on the game will be accompanied by in-depth developer blogs, podcasts, exclusive website competitions and Eidos-hosted Battlestations: Midway™ multiplayer sessions, allowing fans of the game a chance to brush up on their skills before the launch of Battlestations: Pacific.

Those interested in enlisting can join the discussions at www.battlestations.net.

Battlestations: Pacific is set for release on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows in spring 2009.

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