HandyGames Unleashes the Hordes of Darkness Mobile phone game

Grab a sword and enter the fray against the spawn of hell! Devils and Demons, the hack & slay action spectacle of the year, will make your mobile quake! Devils and Demons takes you to the dark world Desola threatened by an ancient pact.

Large armies of devilish creatures arise, waiting for the order to wipe out all humanity. One tribe decides not to accept its fatal destiny and sends Desola's best mages and warriors to defeat the lords of hell and their forces and to seal their portal to the world of living once and for all.

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Join this final battle whether as a strong Earthquaker wielding large battle axes, as dainty Child of the Sun shooting burning rays of sunlight or as Windcaller summoning powerful elements! Upgrade your equipment and train your skills to drive back the demons and devils that lurk in the abyss of the evil lord Beelzebub!

Devils and Demons the brand new hack & slay action hit from HandyGames is available for download from 27th of January 2009. Prepare for an epic battle against evil on your mobile!

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Features:
- Up to 3 individual character classes to choose (depending on device)
- Skill tree system for special talents
- Campaign mode with up to 46 levels and upgradeable items to improve values (depending on device)
- Arena mode for endless battles
- Nonlinear game play with free choice of levels
- Random structures of hell by generated levels
- Highscore from hell
- Supports touchscreen technology (depending on device)

Campaign Mode
In the campaign mode, the player experiences the background story of Devils and Demons. His travel leads him through various dangerous districts and to hell itself. In each area he may choose a level after the first one has been completed. If all levels within an area have been solved, the boss of that area gets unlocked and may be confronted to open the way to the next area.

Arena Mode
In the arena mode, the heroes fight against approaching devils and demons and have to survive for a certain time. Victories and survived time add points to the highscore which might unlock new arenas that can be chosen.

New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, four-player action fighting video game announced

Ubisoft announced that it will launch an all-new, original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) video game – the first that is not tied to a TMNT movie, television show or comic book – which will be a four-player action fighting title. The game is being developed by Game Arts, noted for working on the critically acclaimed Super Smash Bros.

Brawl for Nintendo Wii. Scheduled for release in autumn 2009, the video game will be a key event in the year-long “Shell-ebration” of the 25th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which, in addition to the video game launch, will include new and exciting products and experiences for TMNT fans in the U.S. and around the world.

The success of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in various media has been sustained over the last 25 years with numerous “bests,” including: the best-selling video game on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2007; and in the late ’80s and early ’90s, the No.1-rated Saturday morning TV show in the US; the No.1-rated daily syndicated animated TV strip for children; the No.1 Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy Advance video game in the world and the No.1 live touring arena show in the U.S.

“We’re really excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first TMNT comic and we have a number of radical ‘Shell-ebration’ events planned for 2009,” said Gary Richardson, CEO of Mirage Studios. “The awesome new video game that Ubisoft will release in 2009 is an important part of celebrating this Turtles milestone with fans around the world.”

“There is no better tribute to the Turtles than the creation of a brand-new game that will help to launch the next 25 years of success,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. “It’s our pleasure to partner again with Mirage as part of the worldwide birthday celebration for the Turtles.”

Zu Online - New Area Occupation

What is the most eye-catching aspect in Zu Online (http://zu.igg.com/)? It must be the fights between talented, veteran players. In the upcoming Zu Online version, a brand-new place to fight will be the “Area Occupation” that's been added. We hope this will bring even more intense fights for players to enjoy.

During the “Area Occupation”, any guild member can manipulate the Lead Pillars which have not yet been occupied, and then occupy the area where the Lead Pillar stands. Occupation of this area will earn the guild some funds as an everyday reward, until another guild comes and takes it.

Any guild members can manipulate the Lead Pillar owned by another guild in the same faction. When a guild’s Lead Pillar is captured, all the online members of the guild will receive a system prompt announcing the loss. Then, they can rush to the area and try to prevent the attackers from fully occupying their area. If the attackers finally occupy the area, then they will start to earn the guild funds as an everyday reward, until another guild occupies it.

Guild members can also manipulate the Lead Pillar occupied by a guild in a different faction. When a guild’s Lead Pillar is captured, all the online members of the guild will receive a system prompt announcing the loss. Then, they can rush to the area and try to prevent the attackers from fully occupying their area. If the attackers finally manage to occupy the area, then all the players in the same faction as the attackers and standing near the Lead Pillar will get handsome rewards. Other online players in the same guild as the attackers will get some rewards too. Additionally, the guild will gain some guild funds as a daily reward from the next day on until the area is occupied by another guild.

Sample Area Occuptation
If guild A from faction Xun captures the Lead Pillar owned by guild B from faction Tai, then all the online members of guild B will receive a system prompt about it. If guild A finally occupies the Lead Pillar, then all Xun players who are near the Lead Pillar will get big rewards while other members of guild A will also get some rewards too. Additionally, guild A will gain some guild funds as a daily reward starting the next day on until the area is occupied by another guild. But if guild B successfully defends the Lead Pillar, they will continue to occupy the area and receive the guild funds.

Gumboy Tournament on Steam plus free demo download

Cinemax is happy to announce new price of Gumboy Tournament on Steam. Gumboy Tournament is now available for
4.99 USD / 3.99 EUR.

There is no excuse now! Just try the game for free and see for yourself what is all that Gumboying about! Download now on www.gumboytournament.com.

Gumboy Tournament Full version available on Steam Gumboy Tournament, the latest in the critically acclaimed arcade gaming series, is now available via Steam. Gumboy Tournament adds new levels, bonuses, and multi-player modes to the game-play that earned its predecessor, Gumboy: Crazy Adventures, numerous honors including Gametunnel's Game of the Year Award in 2006. Available now for special price. More information about Gumboy Tournament may be found via www.steamgames.com

Burnout Paradise - The Ultimate Box - PS3 Packshot

During 2008 Criterion transformed Burnout through downloadable content.

They've already released Codename: Cagney and Bikes packs, loaded with amazing new gameplay and for the first time ever: motorcycles!

They've also just announced our awesome Party Pack.

Play as Villains in DC Universe Online

Fans at New York Comic-Con Will Get the First Chance to Play as Villains in DC Universe Online on Show Floor

The third comic book legend to join Jim Lee and Geoff Johns to ensure accurate DC Comics history and story continuity in DC Universe Online will be unveiled by Sony Online Entertainment during the New York Comic-Con panel, “Bringing the DC Universe to Life Online” on Saturday, February 7 from 4:15 – 5:15pm in Room 1A24. This mystery guest will join Jim Lee, Geoff Johns and SOE developers Jens Andersen, Wes Yenagi and Jared Carr as they discuss their experiences bringing the DC universe from comic book pages to an online virtual world.


Sony Online Entertainment will also give fans a fresh look at DC Universe Online at SOE’s Booth #1551. In this new demo, fans will be the first to experience instanced combat as dastardly super-villains.

Immediately following the panel on Saturday, SOE will host a fan event, where they will get a chance to play the game and speak to the developers, Jim Lee and Geoff Johns.

DC Universe Online is an upcoming multiplayer online game in development for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PC that allows players to become heroes or villains and interact with others in real-time. Set in a three-dimensional DC Comics world, DCUO features iconic locations such as Gotham City and Metropolis and classic characters such as Superman, Batman and the Joker. In this dramatic online world, players battle alongside their favorite DC Comics heroes and villains to aid in solving or committing crimes. The game includes action-based combat and a robust physics system that encourages players to manipulate objects in the environment and hurl them at enemies.

Please let us know if you’d like to attend the panel or the fan party. Details and contact information can be found below.

EVENTS:

PANEL: “Bringing the DC Universe to Life Online”

Date: Sat., Feb. 7, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Jacob K. Javits Center, Room: 1A24
A discussion with Jim Lee, Geoff Johns, SOE developers Wes Yanagi, Jens Andersen and Jared Carr, and a third mystery guest about the process behind creating DC Universe Online

SHOW FLOOR DEMOS:

Date: Fri., Feb 6: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 7: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Sony Online Entertainment booth #1551
New playable demo of DC Universe Online, revealing instanced combat as a villain

FAN PARTY:

Date: Sat., Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Jacob K. Javits Center, Room: 1A24
RSVP now to demo DCUO and interview Jim Lee, Geoff Johns, our secret guest and the development team

INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:

Jim Lee – World-renowned comic book artist and executive creative director for DCUO
Geoff Johns – Legendary comic book writer and head writer for DCUO
Jens Andersen - Creative Director, SOE-Austin
Wes Yanagi - Senior Producer, SOE-Austin
Jared Carr - Art Director, SOE-Austin
Special Guest – The newest addition to the DCUO creative team

VISUALS:

Interviews with legendary comic book stars Jim Lee and Geoff Johns
Game play for DC Universe Online

My Do It All video game on Nintendo DS more info...

TOMY Corporation today unveiled brand-new gameplay screenshots for My DoItAll™ on the Nintendo DS™, an all-in-one gaming title that provides players with the ability to have fun and interact with friends through customization capabilities, mini-games and voice changer and sound effect applications. Players can also stay organized and up-to-date with activities using a calendar and reference tools.

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The new screenshots reveal a range of mini-games that gamers can play using the Wireless Connection, as well as various reference tools equipped in the game to help players in their daily lives. Fully customizable avatar screenshots also allow for a more personalized and interactive gameplay experience.

My DoItAll provides gamers a unique way to socially interact with friends and have fun, while staying organized on their DS handheld system. Players start off by customizing their very own avatar with a personal look and style, followed by creating a privacy protected Friend Card that includes basic details such as contact information, likes/dislikes, and personal data. From there, My DoItAll becomes a treasure chest of applications for the player to explore. Taking full advantage of the Nintendo DS capabilities, the game also allows players to connect wirelessly with up to six friends to participate in questionnaires, plan social activities, and play mini-games. As an added bonus, My DoItAll features a voice changer that records with the microphone, as well as a sound effects machine comprised of over 25 sounds. To complete the all-in-one package, players can also manage their schedules, keep a journal, and utilize reference tools such as a calculator and world map in order to become the ultimate whiz-kid.

Stormrise - post apocalyptic real-time strategy game Xbox 360 PS3 and PC

Stormrise is a post apocalyptic real-time strategy game from Creative Assembly, the makers of Medieval II: Total War. Two warring factions arise from the rubble: the Echelon, a technologically advanced race that endured the planet's fallout by way of self-induced hibernation, and the Sai, a tribal society that adapted to the new apocalyptic environment and evolved over time.

Stormrise will be released in March on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.

Unit descriptions

Echelon
Enforcers

Enforcers are the troops on the frontline, bringing peace and security to all who fall under the wing of the Echelon. Determined to bring the civility of the past to the chaos of the frontier, Enforcers serve with utmost loyalty to the Chancellor. They are protected by tactical combat armour and heavily armed with an assault rifle/grenade launcher combo.

SPECIAL ABILITIES

• Grenades: The Enforcers can launch a barrage of explosive grenades at their enemies.
• Riot Shield Up: The Enforcers activate their energy Riot Shields and hunker down behind them for increased protection.

Infiltrators

The arbiters of justice, Infiltrators seek out the hidden enemies of the Echelon and dispatch them with a high velocity shot to the skull. Trained from a young age to join the elite ranks of the Echelon infantry, Infiltrators are supreme scouts and deadly accurate snipers. All Infiltrators are armed with the best field camouflage armour and a large calibre high velocity rifle. The Infiltrator always strikes its target.

SPECIAL ABILITIES

• Thermal Vision: The Infiltrator is able to detect and target any hidden and cloaked units within view.

Prowlers

Prowlers are moderately armoured but highly mobile vehicles that provide security both on the ground and in the air. Unmatched for their versatility, Prowlers engage land and air targets with turret-mounted twin cannons. Echelon Commanders know that when these cats are on the prowl, the enemy better watch out!

SPECIAL ABILITIES

• Search the Skies AA Mode: The Prowler transforms into a stable gun platform to shoot down airborne targets.

Sai Rangers

Rangers perform two functions within the Sai hierarchy. Firstly they scout the frontiers for dangerous mutants, alerting Sai villages if they are in danger and secondly, Rangers form into Militia Platoons in time of war, providing the most common form of troops available to Sai commanders. Armed with basic armour and an assault rifle, Rangers are best deployed in numbers. When the Rangers’ battle fervour is heated they will charge into combat heedless of danger. They can also fire Sai energy charges at air targets.

SPECIAL ABILITIES

• Sai Anti Air Rockets: The Rangers can fire Sai energy charges at airborne units from their unusual weapons.
• Commando Rush: The Rangers call forth their natural aggression and rush into combat completely ignoring the dangers around them but increasing their damage.

Spectres

The silent knives in the night, Spectres are a true nightmare for Echelon soldiers to handle. They have an exceptional ability to control Sai energy, having been trained from a young age to manipulate the energy in different ways. Able to project swords made out of energy from their arms, the Spectres can slash their way through nearly all opposition. The Spectre can also bend light at-will to cloak itself, making it nearly invisible to the naked eye, only being given away by a slight shimmer. The fact that Spectres can also use mind control could be the most terrifying thing of all.

SPECIAL ABILITIES

• Mind Control: The powerful mind of the Spectre can temporarily dominate any enemy except for commanders.
• Cloak: The Spectre can warp light around itself to hide from enemy sight. The shimmering can be detected from up close though.
• Rapid Slice: The Spectre goes into a slashing frenzy, destroying any infantry within its reach.

Scorpions

The Sai may not be as technologically advanced as the Echelon but that doesn’t mean they don’t have machines. Scorpions are off-road vehicles used to patrol the wastes around Sai villages and to provide light strike power for when Sai forces go into combat. The Rangers enlisted to drive them revel in the freedom of thrashing their machine around and firing off the back mounted machine gun.

SPECIAL ABILITIES

• Sting: A ceramic shell-filled with Brood acid charged with Sai energy. On impact it does minimal damage, but greatly reduces the armour where the shell hit.

Challenge your favourite Game Masters in Street Gears from the 28th to the 30th January !

The gPotato.eu team is organising an important community event from the 28th to the 30th January. This week all Flyff : Fly For Fun, Rappelz and Street Gears players will have the chance to meet and challenge the whole gPotato team using the crazy races of the free in-line skating MMORPG Street Gears.

From the 28th January, players of the gPotato.eu game portal who would like to challenge their community managers are invited to log in to Street Gears, and take part in the different special races which have been set up for this event. The Game Masters will be present in various locations around Park Town city to chat with players, and are available to the whole gPotato community.

This event will allow players to meet Game Masters from the different gPotato games and chat with them. We’re also giving the Dragonica team a break, giving you the chance to meet them at last. While competition is a major part of Street Gears, the Game Masters are there to have a good time with players and chat with them about how they feel about the game.


By organising common events for all its games, the gPotato.eu team hopes to bring the community together with regular in-game activities, and encourage communication and sharing between all our players. Lots more fun activities are planned over the next few months, that will offer players the chance to experience gameplay in many new ways.

Please find enclosed screenshots about this special Game Masters Day event on Street Gears.

XG Blast Nintendo DS game out in February

XG Blast! release confirmed for February 2009 from Rising Star Games.

Delve deep into space and get ready to fire all weapons with this retro style shooter from Rising Star Games. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, XG Blast! will be available in all PAL territories from February 6th 2009. To accompany this announcement a host of screenshots showcasing the art style and the official trailer are available now.

Undergoing a secret experimental journey, the spaceship Aknathen detects an energy spectrum identical to the one emitted by its prototype weapon, the XG Blast! Travelling to investigate, Aknathen is sucked through a wormhole and into a dimension filled with aggressive alien life-forms determined to take the weapon for themselves. Fight your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the origin of the mysterious signal and find your way back home.

XG Blast! has the classic feel of other retro shooters with further enhancements such as maps with alternate routes to victory, including a host of multi-player features. XG Blast! encompasses polished graphics and deep, modernised gameplay features that are easy to pick up and hard to put down. Accelerate to warp speed with a multitude of enemies, gather huge power-ups and experience the intriguing story mode throughout the campaign. Also, for the first time ever, XG Blast! will let players battle across a variety of maps in multiplayer modes such as Double Dream Co-op mode and Full War death matches.

Tyrone Walcott, product marketing assistant said “the passion shown throughout the development has been successfully translated with this fresh take on this style of retro shooter and breathes new life into an already popular genre”.