Feel the terror with NecroVisioN's Horror-Packed story

Check. Vampires? Check. Ninja vampires? Check. Giant robotic scorpions built by mad German scientists? Check. 505 Games is today pleased to reveal more details about NecroVisioN’s horror-fuelled plot, which puts a whole new spin on the World War One genre.

NecroVisioN is a fast-paced shooter exclusively released on PC in February 2009 by 505 Games, under the 1C Company label. Developed by developer The Farm 51, it mixes historical accuracy with a twisted plot that sees you venturing into the very jaws of Hell itself to stop a zombie army and an evil demon overlord. Along the way the action-packed plot ticks all the right horror-themed boxes.

Set in 1917, the Great War has been raging for two long years and new recruit Simon Bukner, a US Army soldier, is the latest to face the harsh realities of war. His first mission sees him get lost deep behind enemy lines, alongside his battalion of Allied troops, after trying to break through the German positions and into Allied territory. The Germans attack hard and the Allieds get pushed deeper into enemy trenches until they’re ambushed and gassed.






Bukner manages to escape into an underground safe-house but everything has changed. The dead are rising from their muddy graves and attacking any living creature they can find. Now Bukner must try and escape through the scores of German soldiers, while fighting off flesh-hungry zombies. As Bukner shoots his way through the trenches, he uncovers a truly horrifying plot to create an army of the undead.

But, in a bizarre twist, Bukner discovers that the zombie force is actually being created for the benefit of humanity. A shadowy group of vampires has enlisted the help of a necromancer to make them their own personal army of the walking dead. This unlikely alliance is a final effort for the vampires who are struggling to stop terrible demons from opening up a portal to Hell and wiping out every living thing on Earth.

Now, armed with powerful vampire weapons and a magical artefact called the Shadowhand, Bukner must venture into the bowels of hell and stop the demons once and for all.

NecroVisioN will be released on PC in Europe in February 2009.

Steal Princess on Nintendo DS - puzzle platform video game

Steal Princess for Nintendo DS, a puzzle/platformer hybrid on a mission to break the mold and redefine a couple of genres in the process. Over 150 levels of increasing complexity eagerly look forward to pushing your central processing unit (i.e., your brain) to its limits.


When you've completed the stages provided, wipe your well-earned tears of joy away and jump into the powerful level creator to design your own devilishly tough maps, placing enemies, constructing moving platforms, and even setting custom victory conditions! Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection support allows your custom creations to be shared online with anyone across North America!

Steal Princess is scheduled for release on March 24, 2009, with an MSRP of $34.99.

About Steal Princess

While exploring the thought-to-be-long-abandoned palace of the Ancient Demon King, the young thief Anise stumbles upon a startling discovery: the palace isn't abandoned at all, and it's crawling with demons, no less! Equally startling is the deadly booby trap she triggers in the process of opening a locked door. She barely outruns the giant boulder bearing down on her, escaping the palace only to fall into a surging river, unconscious.

The fairy Kukri, imprisoned for centuries in the chamber Anise inadvertently unlocked, rescues her and takes her to the Castle of Albyon. Anise awakens in the presence of the King, whose son is being held by demons in the very palace Anise narrowly escaped from. Recent events have unshakably convinced the King that this thief is descended from the Legendary Hero of Albyon, he who slew the Ancient Demon King centuries ago, and so he commands her thusly: free the Prince from the vile demons... or be tried and convicted as a thief and locked away for life. Not much of a choice, one way or the other...

Key Features

* 3-D puzzle platformer - Dive into a playing field of simple design, but deceptively complex challenge, that combines action elements with puzzle-solving skills on a 3-D, isometric plane. Jump, swing, climb, and attack as you search for the key to complete each level.

* Over 150 levels to beat - Levels spanning different geographies and requiring different strategies deliver on the promise of true breadth. Play them again to beat your best times, earn higher rankings, earn better endings, and collect more gems to unlock items.

* Create and trade custom levels - A robust custom map maker lets you construct levels with any enemies, items, and victory conditions you want. Trade maps with other players over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and local wireless for a never ending challenge!

Steal Princess has been rated "E10+" for Everyone 10 and older with Language, Mild Fantasy Violence, and Suggestive Themes by the ESRB.

The First NARUTO Shippuden Video Game in North America Arrives in March

The First NARUTO Shippuden Video Game in North America Arrives in March with Intense One-on-one Combat, an Updated Roster of Ninja Combatants, and a Variety of New Game Modes

Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced Ultimate Ninja®4: NARUTO Shippuden, the first video game in North America based on the NARUTO Shippuden animated series from VIZ Media. Featuring the series’ trademark one-on-one ninja battles, the game debuts a number of new and exciting characters as well as several new modes of play for the most comprehensive NARUTO video game experience ever.

Set two and a half years after Naruto left the Hidden Leaf Village to undergo a strict training regiment with his mentor Jiraiya, Ultimate Ninja 4: NARUTO Shippuden lets players experience this new storyline for the first time. Returning to help recover his rival Sasuke from the evil Orochimaru, Naruto is reunited with all his old friends, only to find that a mysterious organization known as Akatsuki now poses an even more ominous threat to the Village.

Ultimate Ninja 4: NARUTO Shippuden features several unique game modes that offer different experiences as players immerse themselves in the world of ninja. The new Master Mode combines role-playing and action-platforming elements, telling the story of how Naruto came to return to the Hidden Leaf Village after his training with Jiraiya; an original narrative arc that fans won’t find anywhere else. Players can collect items in this mode to unlock characters in Free Battle Mode, featuring the series’ trademark one-on-one ninja battles for one or two players. Packed with new NARUTO Shippuden characters such as Deidara, Sasori and Chiyo as well as updated versions of fan favorites such as Gaara, Kakashi and Sakura, the game features 52 total playable characters to take into battle.

“Ultimate Ninja 4: NARUTO Shippuden will be the first video game based on the NARUTO Shippuden animated series in North America, giving players their first look at how Naruto’s world has changed in the two and a half years since he left his friends to refine his ninja training,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations with NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Featuring the biggest roster of playable characters ever in the Ultimate Ninja franchise and a variety of new and engaging game modes, it’s everything Naruto fans need to immerse themselves in the characters and storyline of NARUTO Shippuden.”

Fastest mobile gaming rig and the world's youngest professional gamer..

The global authority on record-breaking achievements, Guinness World Records, unveils the latest and greatest in video gaming with the release of Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer’s Edition on 4th February.

In celebration of the new book launch, eccentric British designer Edd China takes to the streets in one of his unusual inventions to set a brand new world record for the Fastest Mobile Gaming Rig. Fully roadworthy and complete with screens, water cooler and a phone, the office-like unit will be fitted with three fully powered gaming consoles during Edd’s inaugural drive around central London. He aims to reach a minimum speed of 60 kilometres per hour and give participating gamers an experience of a life time.
Guinness World Records offers members of the press to secure one of the three exclusive seats and participate in the record attempt, which will take place at 10:00am on the 3rd of February 2009 in central London.

As part of the activities to commemorate the new Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer’s Edition, the world’s youngest professional video gamer, ten-year old Lil Poison (Victor De Leon III) will visit the UK for the first time between the 9th and 11th of February. An avid video game player since the age of two, Long Island (NY) native Lil Poison claimed the title after signing with MLG recruiters as a Pro Gamer at the age of six. On average, Lil Poison spends one to two hours per day on video gaming but never at the expense of school work or physical activities. He ranks Halo CE, Rockband and Castle Crashers among his “top 10 favorite games” and does not have a preferred platform though he currently plays mostly on Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Playstation 3. Although he practises his gaming skills every day, Lil Poison is a top student with the same interests as any typical ten-year old and enjoys spending time with friends, swimming and playing basketball.

Rohan: Blood Feud New Dungeon Adventure

The MMORPG expands by adding The Fire Temple Garden

Online PC game publisher YNK Interactive announced an expansion to their MMORPG Rohan: Blood Feud, by adding a new dungeon, The Fire Temple Garden.

“The Fire Temple Garden is only a taste of what Rohan: Blood Feud has in store for 2009,” said Kevin Yoon, Project Manager of YNK Interactive. “It is a special treat to our high level players who will surely enjoy the challenging quests we’ve implemented in the new dungeon.”

The Fire Temple Garden is divided into four different regions, The Blazing Temple, The Ring of Flames, The Lamp of Flames, and Kasa’s Tower. Access to these areas is obtained by completing a series of quests, which has been added along with The Fire Temple Garden. The 16 new quests are challenging and specifically designed for players who are level 80 or above.

The Fire Temple Garden came shortly after the opening of a new level at Rahkon Dungeon just six weeks prior. The positive feedback of the level addition from the players encouraged developers to add an entirely new dungeon for 2009, which is only the beginning to the Rohan: Blood Feud expansion into the new year.

FUEL UP - The Largest Multi - Terrain Racing Environment coming to Consoles and PC

Set to get gamers pumped this spring, Codemasters today released the CGI trailer for FUEL , Asobo Studios’ epic-scale open-terrain multi-vehicle racer. Showcasing FUEL’s stunning environments and created using in-game models and vehicle handling physics, the CGI video is now available to view on my YouTube channel Fuel video.

The video introduces FUEL’s immense landscape and astonishing no-boundaries playfield that, at 5,000 square miles (14,000+ km²) in size, delivers the world’s largest racing environment. With ultra-competitive races at break-neck speed and huge jumps, the trailer’s dramatic race captures the spirit of FUEL perfectly. The video also previews the game’s extreme weather effects, including violent twisters that tear across the landscape.

FUEL is set in an alternate present where the catastrophic effects of global warming have driven the population from great swathes of the United States. Now, these ravaged wastelands play host to a new breed of racers as they compete in heart-pounding, no-holds-barred races. Bringing the vast, varied and open-ended landscape to life is a full day and night cycle and a dynamic weather system. Snow, rain, destructive tornados, sandstorms, thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and blizzards – players will need to react quickly and adapt racing strategies in the blink of an eye to cope with everything the world of FUEL throws at them.






It’s every man for himself as these adrenaline junkies go head to head with each other and Mother Nature in this beautiful, yet perilous, environment. Trucks, buggies, quads, muscle cars, scramble bikes, road bikes and more participate in hundreds of on and off-road events across the game world’s 100,000 miles of tarmac, tracks and trails.

Complete with the ability to explore this massive world in free-roam, or go online and compete in hundreds of multiplayer challenges, FUEL is coming Q2 2009 for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games For Windows LIVE. To fill up with FUEL and download the trailer video, visit www.fuel-game.com.

Combat Arms Europe (Free-to-play) celebrates Official Launch with heavy load of events

To commemorate the recent official launch of free-to-play Online First-Person-Shooter Combat Arms Europe the developer have announced a massive update of contents and events.

With the launch of the anticipated in-game Clan System, a special clan event will reveal the true heroes of clan matches, honoring the most ‘INVINCIBLE CLAN’ that tops the total count of matches won, and the most ‘DYNAMIC CLAN’ that leads the total number of matches played.


Clans that reach the top 3 ranks of each category will be rewarded with various tangible as well as intangible items, depending on the clan rank and individual level of performance.

The feast continues with a massive give-away of additional 30% of GP (Gear Points) for every user logging into the game on Saturdays and Sundays, running for four consecutive weekends beginning from January 17th.

The recent update of new maps, game modes and weaponry plus the various events will deliver an additional level of excitement for users playing this thrilling, fast-pace online FPS title, and interested players can join the arms race for free by signing up at http://combatarms.nexoneu.com.

About Combat Arms:

Combat Arms is a fast-paced, multiplayer shooter, designed for non-stop action on the grounds of various battlefields where players are recruited to get engaged with their enemies in multiple game modes. While integrating the traditional attributes of the FPS genre, Combat Arms advances further by evolving striking features such as character customization as well as weapon modification system, enabling the players to adjust their weapons with attachments such as scopes, silencers and extended magazines. Additional eye-catching feature is the unique backpack system, which allows players to combine a set of multiple weapons from the extensive armory for a more sophisticated combat experience on the battlefield.

Combat Arms is easy to adapt for newcomers with handy control while providing deep gameplay mechanics to veteran gamers. In-game currencies and experience points are rewarded based on the number of victories and kills made, and when accumulated, it will help the players to rank up and to mount with new weapons and equipments, while having access to their actual performance stat anytime during the gameplay. Moreover, the extensive community features within the game actively support the clan system, where players can easily recruit, manage, and communicate with their clan members.

Tales of Pirates - The 2nd Rebirth System Released

Intense competition waits for no one. There are no breaks if you want to be the best. Tale of Pirates (http://top.igg.com/) will be launching the 2nd rebirth system on January 16, 2009 after this week's scheduled maintenance. It provides veteran players the challenges and the edge that they need to compete with up and coming players. Not to mention the awesome rewards, like the gorgeous Dural Rebirth Wings, rich Rebirth EXP and much more…if you can complete the quests.

Revival I

When players reach the 1st Rebirth Level 6, and obtain 9880 Rebirth EXP, they must go find Shion the Holy Father to accept the Revival I quest. You are required to rescue Saint Saiyas from Abaddon 6 to Abaddon 11. After completing the quest you will obtain 6 different Saint Fighter’s Runes. The quest can’t be stopped or paused, so be brave! The Saint Fighter’s Runes can’t be traded, discarded, or deleted.

Revival II

After the quest Revival I is completed, players must return back to see Shion the Holy Father to take the next quest Revival II. You are also required to rescue Saint Saiyas from Abaddon 12 to Abaddon 17.You will obtain another 6 Saint Fighter’s Runes after finishing this quest. This quest can’t be stopped or paused either. These Saint Fighter’s Runes also can’t be traded, discarded, or deleted.

After collecting the Saint Fighters Runes, return back to Shion the Holy Father to submit the quest. He will give you a Revive Stone as reward. Bring the stone to the Little Angel, and then take Athene’s Blessing. You will obtain the gorgeous Dural Rebirth Wings, the Rebirth Level will increase to Level 7, and Rebirth EXP will rise to 10,000.

For more detail about Tales of Pirates 2nd Rebirth System please visit their official website: http://top.igg.com/

Legends of Norrath against the void

Sony Online Entertainment announced today that the Ethernauts’ journey continues with the sixth Legends of Norrath set, Against the Void.

Scheduled for release next month, Against the Void pushes the epic story of the previous set, Ethernauts, into dark new territory, while also adding more than 280 new gameplay cards, 16 new loot cards for both EverQuest and EverQuest II, two new playable avatar races, and 10 brand-new scenarios.

In response to Legends of Norrath’s overwhelming success, SOE is also extending its five booster pack promotion so that all EverQuest and EverQuest II subscribers with paid subscriptions in good standing will receive five digital Legends of Norrath trading card booster packs per month at no additional cost.

“The response to the five booster pack promotion has exceeded our expectations, which is why we’re continuing it with Against the Void,” said Scott Martins, director of development for SOE Denver. “We love seeing all the new faces in our lobbies and tournaments, and there really is no better time for new players to try Legends of Norrath.”

Against the Void Features:

The Story of the Ethernauts Continues – Against the Void is the second of three chapters in the epic Ethernauts storyline! Players of EverQuest® II The Shadow Odyssey™ will instantly recognize the characters and settings from Ethernauts and Against the Void, and learn more about the backstory of the most recent MMO release.

New Cards – More than 280 new gameplay cards are available through booster packs, tournaments, promotions and scenarios.

New Gameplay – Cards with the new keyword “Attuned” change factions to match the player’s avatar, opening up exciting new gameplay strategies.

New Loot! – How would you like your very own traveling band? Or turn yourself into a Voidman Warrior? Or ride through Norrath on a Fiery Dire Bear or White Lion? This is all possible with 16 new loot cards each for EverQuest and EverQuest II.

New Playable Avatars and Characters – Against the Void introduces new Fae and Arasai playable avatars, and features units representing Knights, Gnomes, Orcs and Iksars.

New Scenarios – Against the Void will offer 10 brand-new scenarios, continuing the story of the Ethernauts and offering exciting loot for completing certain milestones. You’ll have to fight your way through a variety of different enemies before the final battle with Sartar the Unrivaled, a mighty Iskar hero!

Five Booster Packs per Month Extended! – SOE is extending its five booster pack per month promotions to EverQuest and EverQuest II subscribers with current, paid accounts in good standing. This is a great way to quickly build a collection of cards to bring into Legends of Norrath and begin playing.

Legends of Norrath Against the Void will be available in February in 15-card booster packs for $2.99 USD (plus applicable taxes). Also look for the Ethernauts Legendary Starter Pack for $19.99 USD (plus applicable taxes).

Developed at SOE’s Denver studio, Legends of Norrath is the only online trading card game based on and playable from within SOE’s popular EverQuest and EverQuest II MMOs, as well as from a free stand-alone client using a free SOE Station Account ID (available at www.station.com). Players can challenge opponents on their game server and across other EverQuest and EverQuest II servers.

To get started, players can for free, test their skills 24 hours a day against AI and real opponents, and then head over to the tournament lobby to compete. Tournament eligibility is limited and subject to Official Rules. Residents of certain territories are ineligible to participate in LoN tournament play. Please see the for details. For a schedule of events, rules and further details, see the or the. For more information on Legends of Norrath, visit the website at www.legendsofnorrath.com.

Space Exploration - Serpens Sector Development Preview 8 Released

Metal Beetle Ltd has released a new preview version of Space Exploration: Serpens Sector, its upcoming RPG. The new preview is available to download from http://www.metalbeetle.com/spaceexploration/download.php.

Space Exploration: Serpens Sector is a role-playing game based on classics like Starflight and Star Control. You are tasked with exploring the mysterious Serpens Sector after a long period of human absence. Each game has a different map and a different set of encounters, drawn from a large list. The base game will be free, and purchasable expansions will add further encounters for those who enjoy the game and want to see more.

The game is still under development, but preview versions are available for download, and player feedback is very much encouraged. The engine is mostly complete, and development is now focused on creating game content. The writing aims to be an entertaining mix of the classically pulpy, subversions of the pulpy, and mild horror.

The game has been under development since late 2007 and is slated to be released in the second quarter of 2009. The first expansion will be released simultaneously.

Space Exploration: Serpens Sector is under development by Metal Beetle Ltd, a small UK-based software company.