Fuel video game the largest racing environment

May Launch Confirmed For Epic Open Terrain Racer From Asobo Studio


Showcasing FUEL’s all-action racing and introducing an astonishing game world that covers over 5,000 square miles (14,400+km) of dramatic and diverse terrain, Codemasters revealed the first FUEL gameplay video.

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Coming this May, FUEL’s immense landscape will deliver the world’s largest racing environment, featuring more than 100,000 miles (161,000+km) of tarmac, tracks and trails. The video begins by exploring the stunning scale and diversity of FUEL’s landscapes before bikes, quads, roadsters and more go head-to-head in a series of breakneck races.

From the snow-capped mountains of Mount Rainier to the salt-plains of Utah and the Grand Canyon, FUEL’s unique environment, mapped using satellite data, is set to create the ultimate racing sandbox. Players will be able to take any route they choose at any time, on and off-road, across a game world that demands to be raced and explored.

Set in an alternate present, where the accelerated effects of global warming have wreaked destruction across huge swathes of America, a new breed of thrill-seeking racers have taken these dangerous, abandoned areas for their own and now explore and compete against each other, and the elements, in multi-vehicle events. A full day/night cycle and dynamic weather system that includes tornados, lightning strikes, blizzards, thunderstorms and sandstorms, will deliver a unique racing experience as players battle the elements in real-time.

Complete with free roam and a multitude of online multiplayer challenges, FUEL is set to revolutionise open world multi-terrain racing when it launches this May for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games For Windows LIVE.

Voyage Century - Timber!

The folks at Voyage Century are going to talk to you about the best ways of obtaining lumber.

Lumbering is a very important skill in Voyage Century, one every player needs to learn. However, there are very few players who have truly mastered this skill. Lumber is always in great demand in the game.

With the release of the new profession ‘Armed Businessman’, players’ SP can be increased by 1000 with only 5 skill points. In the past, players needed to wear special clothes to recover SP so that they could get more lumber. Now, players can obtain a boatload of lumber with ease, as long as their SP is full. It’s also worth mentioning that players should get a decent lumbering axe to help them lumber more efficiently. Also, players need to improve “Log Study” which will determine lumber Levels, and “Timber Felling Practice” to increase load.

Apart from the skills, location is also an important factor in determining what kinds of lumber you can get.

Athens: There are no dangerous creatures in the suburbs of Athens. Players can obtain abundant Level 1 timber, a little Level 2 timber, and the occasional Level 3 timber.
Sardinia: No dangerous creatures. Players can obtain abundant Level 2 timber, some Level 3 timber, and the occasional Level 4 timber.
Crete: No dangerous creatures. Players can obtain abundant Level 3 timber, some Level 4 timber, and the occasional Level 5 timber.
Seville: No dangerous creatures. Players can obtain abundant Level 4 timber, some Level 5 timber, and the occasional Level 6 timber.
Cape Town: No dangerous creatures. Players can obtain abundant Level 5 timber, some Level 6 timber, and the occasional Level 7 timber.
Mogadishu: No dangerous creatures. Players can obtain abundant Level 6 timber, some Level 7 timber, and the occasional Level 8 timber.
Semarang: No dangerous creatures. Players can obtain abundant Level 7 timber, some Level 8 timber, and the occasional Level 9 timber.
Congo: There are some aggressive creatures here. Players can obtain abundant Level 8 timber, some Level 9 timber, and the occasional Level 10 timber.

Actually, there are some other places where players can obtain various timber, but players should explore them on their own. There’s nothing like finding a secret area brimming with high-quality timber. It’s the stuff of every businessman’s dreams.

Battle School - Horror Online Gun Shooting Game linked to Messenger

The horror gun-shooting online game dubbed "Battle School." As the third work of Gleam, which has also developed "Red Gem" (co-developed with L&K Logic Korea) and "Lord of D" Online as Korea's first wire/wireless interworking game, "Battle School" gives rise to a new genre of Messenger-interworking horror gun shooting game.

"Battle School" basically involves killing monsters by shooting them with a gun similar to the conventional gun shooting games as well as introducing a new system of mouse action and invasion. The mouse action system is a system wherein the player's character rescues a party member or deals a fatal blow to the enemy when the player clicks the mouse at the right time. On the other hand, the invasion system is a system that ensures fun in unlimited play - a feature found only in online games - by basically allowing players to invade and capture the user's dungeon, i.e., the school. In terms of character development, the player doesn't just gain experience points immediately after killing monsters; instead, he/she only acquires them by hitting the floating objects after a monster is killed or a box is smashed. This method was used in console games such as "God of War," "Onimusha," and "Devil May Cry" wherein objects were distributed as experience points to enable the development of character of students and skills.

"'Battle School' is taking on the challenge of emerging as a new genre called 'Horror Online Gun Shooting Game,' which used to be considered impossible. It is not just about shooting; rather, it enables an action sequence wherein players can rescue party members with the mouse action system in a critical situation and introduces contents called invasion of other user schools. A new system that used to be nonexistent in conventional games involves running games, forming parties, equipping characters with weapons, and exchanging equipment in messenger. Just as 2D arcade games such as 'Dungeons & Dragons' and 'Final Fighter' were reborn as an online game called 'Dungeon & Fighter,' 'Battle School' is under development in preparation for its rebirth as an online game that transcends the limitation of arcade shooting games such as 'House of the Dead' and 'Time Crisis'," CEO Yang Seung Joon said.

The first Closed Beta Test of "Battle School" is scheduled this coming summer.

Capcom confirm Dead Rising 2 video game on PS3 Xbox 360 and PC

Capcom confirmed that Dead Rising 2 is in development for three different gaming platforms: the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) and the PC.

Watch the video here on my YouTube channel... please subscribeThe sequel to the 1.5 million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 will take the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies, the all new gambling paradise of Fortune City to explore and conquer plus a host of new in-game objects that can all be used as deadly weapons to stave off the zombie assault.

Dead Rising 2 is set several years after the infamous zombie invasion of Willamette. Unfortunately, the zombie virus was not contained at the conclusion of Dead Rising, spreading unchecked throughout the United States and Dead Rising 2 depicts a country where zombie outbreaks continue to strike.

Dead Rising 2 is being developed in partnership with up and coming Canadian developer Blue Castle Games. A number of members from the original Dead Rising team will be working alongside Blue Castle Games throughout the development process, including Capcom’s global head of research and development, Keiji Inafune, who as the game’s Producer will play an active role in the project.

Released in 2006, Dead Rising won praise across the globe for its mix of intense zombie action and dark humour, garnering numerous awards including IGN’s “Most Innovative Design for Xbox 360”, Gamespot’s “Best Action-Adventure Game” for 2006 and “Action Game of the Year” at the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards.

LIT - Nintendo Wii horror puzzle game

Dark creatures have taken over Jake's high school, and it's up to you to guide him through each classroom in order to be reunited with his girlfriend Rachael.

Existing light sources must be used smartly to create bridges of light for Jake to cross. One false step and Jake gets pulled into the darkness. Along the way he'll encounter twisted versions of his school's faculty, which must be battled in order to advance. LIT is a horror/puzzle game that requires the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers.

It contains 30 levels, five boss battles, replay modes and several unlockables, including multiple endings, Dark Mode timed challenges and an unlockable character.

Format: WiiWare
Launch Date: 2/9/09
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older): Violence
Wii Points: 800
Game Type: Action, Puzzle
Control Type: Wii Remote, Nunchuk
Players: 1
Publisher: WayForward Technologies

The Good and the Bad video games released in February 8th to the 15th

Nintendo DS.

My DoItAll
Retro Game Challenge
USA Today Puzzle Craze

Nintendo Wii

Deadly Creatures
The House of The Dead: Overkill
NASCAR Kart Racing
Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers

PC

F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin
Officers
Warfare
X-Blades
World Mosiacs

PlayStation 3

F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin
Ski-Doo Snowmobile Challenge
Sonic’s Ultimate Genius Collection
X-Blades
Flower

PlayStation Portable

LocoRoco 2

Xbox 360

F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin
Mass Effect Platinum Hits
Onechanbra Bikini Samurai Squad
Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection
X-Blades
3 on 3 NHL Arcade

Source: Gamer Review

Atari bring N+ video game to Nintendo Ds and PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Online Flash Gaming Sensation "N" Updated for PSP and Nintendo DS, Coming to Europe in Spring 2009

Atari bring award winning online gaming to handhelds with the announcement that N+, the successor to the award-winning and beloved flash ninja game N, is heading to European shores following its North American Launch in August 2008. Created by Metanet and developed by SilverBirch Studios, N+ will leap onto the PSP (PlayStation Portable) in March and Nintendo DS in April 2009.

Named “Best in Show” for PSP by Gaming Excellence and “Best Handheld” by Blast Magazine at 2008’s E3, N+ offers equal parts platformer and action gameplay with incredibly fluid animation, fast action, amazing acrobatics and instant playability, adding to the successful formula that made N a hit online. N+ embodies the same brisk pick-up-and-play style that has endeared gamers worldwide and improves on the adored flash game with downloadable content, multiplayer components and a built-in level editor.

“N+ is an example of how great game experiences can work across different platforms, in this case taking a brilliant and hugely successful internet Flash game and not only faithfully recreating but enhancing the experience on PSP and DS,” said Cyril Voiron, VP Brand Management, Worldwide Publishing, Atari.

N+ takes all the great elements of the flash game, from the amazing acrobatics to the simple-but-fast gameplay, and adds an impressive set of new features including full support for wireless multiplayer, cartridge sharing ability, downloadable content and community leader boards.

New features like cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes and level sharing over the ad-hoc PSP system and wireless Nintendo DS connections will expand upon the gameplay possibilities that have made original flash game a sensation. Complimenting the game’s ‘old-school’ feel, the control layout uses directional buttons and one of the face buttons to jump and move. With the built-in level editor, players can use the stylus to design maps and share them with friends or the world and downloadable content will continue to add exciting elements long after the game’s initial release.

Amelie's Cafe PC video fast-paced time management game

Alawar Entertainment, a leading casual games publisher , today released Amelie's Cafe, a fast-paced time management game featuring financial strategy, point-and-click action and match-three puzzle solving. The Boolat Games title is available at Alawar's website and will soon be appearing on popular download portals in the U.S.

In the game, Amelie faces a tough, yet exciting, challenge: run her grandfather's cafe while he's away on vacation. Throughout her adventure, she'll work her way up from a waitress to an experienced business owner while gradually renovating the restaurant, hiring skilled chefs and expanding the menu.

The goal of each level is to earn a certain amount of money. Novices only need to reach a token sum, while experienced players can achieve Expert status by racking up record revenues. Winning will require both a quick hand on the mouse and acute concentration, as collecting and delivering orders won't be enough to succeed. Amelie will have to keep her kitchen in order, her ovens clean and her guests quickly moving out the door, food in hand.

"Amelie's Cafe continues the tradition of casual gaming hits like Diner Dash and Farm Frenzy," says Artem Ershov, producer. "At the same time, it expands on what made those releases popular. Our goal was to combine two genres: time-management, represented by the frantic pace of working in a cafe, and match-three games. Amelie won't be collecting jewels, though, but creating chains of bonuses that can help her come out on top."

Galaxy Online - Five Highlights

Galaxy Online is a fantastic strategy game developed by IGG set in the vast and endless universe, where players can develop their own galaxy, form fleets to invade other planets and much more. Now, let us introduce some of the highlights of the game briefly.

Mini Game Client

The size of the Galaxy Online client is about 20MB. It is very fast to download and begin your adventure. Despite the small file size, the game still features delicate graphics and amazing combat scenes, so this game is as convenient as if you were playing a web-based game with all the benefits of a downloaded client.

Six Available Factions Extremely Intense Competition

There are six factions available for players in the game. Each faction is allowed to attack hostile factions at will. In addition, there is one computer controlled faction - Galactic Pirates - which adds a random element to the intense faction competition. You may lead your allies to attack hostile factions, or you may be attacked by several hostile factions at the same time. Whatever the situation, the perfect faction design will give birth to never before seen intensity in an online game.

Strategy Overcome Controls

As a strategy game, Galaxy Online attaches importance to players’ strategy and tactics but not controls. Early when you begin to develop your first planet, you should consider carefully what should be done first, what should be done next, as well as every action you may take in the future. How should you gather resources the fastest? How can you develop a galaxy quickly? How can you form a strong fleet? Above all, you need careful planning and consideration. If you study the game again and again, only then can you become an expert Galaxy Online gamer.

Leisure Gameplay Not Wasting Time Meaninglessly

Once you have a perfect plan, you won’t need to spend much time in developing your planets. When you deploy your resources, you may even activate the Planet Trusteeship service and the server will help develop your planets even when you are not online. If you do not have much time to play the game, you can spend a few Mall Points to ensure you have a rich game experience, even if your time online is limited. So just make a plan to develop your planets and you will become strong in time.

Unique Plug-ins

There are some unique plug-ins available for players in the game. You may activate various plug-ins for convenience or introduce new mini-games through other plug-ins. You may even design your own plug-in! Want to make the game more fun? Well, it’s all up to you.

Patapon 2 PSP video game sequel out on spring

Patapon 2 sees the return of the beloved and innovative, rhythm-based 2D action game exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. In Patapon 2, a follow-up to the original that received critical acclaim, players are tasked with leading the colorful Patapons, a brave and noble tribe now in an unfamiliar land, through a series of epic battles against the opposing army and gigantic monsters.

 In a distinct gameplay twist, action and rhythm are intertwined as players utilize drumbeats to march, attack, and defend, ultimately leading the Patapon tribe to victory. Delivering more content and better gameplay in the single-player experience and introducing multi-player gameplay to the franchise through Game Sharing, Patapon 2 brings back the scampering eyeballs armed and more ready than ever for battle.

With 200%+ more content than the original, Patapon 2 features close to a hundred missions in a variety of new vivid 2D environments. Players will outfit their Patapon army, collect resources, and grow their tribe into a devastating fighting force. 

Patapon 2 also presents new Patapon characters, including bird riders, robots and magicians. In this new adventure users will find even more rare Patapons and special weapons and equipment to equip and create an innumerable variety of squad combinations. Patapon 2 also introduces a fully customizable new warrior: Hero Patapon. 

Three additional drum beat commands have been added to enhance the robust tactical options and, of course, new songs are included for the missions, mini games and multiplayer play.

In Patapon 2, players use a variety of warrior types, along with a wide selection of weapon and shield upgrades, to strategically customize and position their army as they progress through this even funkier adventure. Players will easily get caught up in the addictive action by collecting rare weapons and items as the adventure unfolds, and by earning more points to upgrade to new Patapons. With vibrant character designs by popular French graphic artist, Rolito, Patapon introduces a unique, 2D art style incorporating abstract shapes and colorful environments.

STORYLINE
Having reached the sea cliffs on their tiny island in Patapon 1, the Patapons endless search for Earthend forces them to venture the high seas, where they battle both tempests and sea monsters of every kind. After a blood curdling battle with a giant sea beast, the Patapons’ ship crashes on the shores of a strange land and even stranger inhabitants. Who are these masked creatures that call themselves the Karmens and why are they trying to stop the Patapons from reaching Earthend? The mystery and adventures continue as the Patapons fight to reach their destiny in Patapon 2!

KEY FEATURES

• Rhythm and Action Collide – Master all 8 drum rhythms including the new jump command, power up command and party command! Combine the various chains of drumbeats to address each unique level, leading the Patapons to victory over the masked Karmens.

• Patapon Evolution – Improve your troops fighting and defense skills by leveling up or evolving into other Patapon form.

• Create your own Patapon Hero - Introducing the new Patapon Hero, a prized fighter that you can customize to fit any sort of fighting style desired. Unlock new abilities by mixing weapons and Patapon Hero masks.

• Additional Patapons - Discover the new ranks of Patapons: Toripon the flying bird riders; Robopon mech warriors and Mahopon the magicians. Unlock these new warriors to fight alongside all the original warriors in Patapon 1.

• Multi-player Mode – Patapon 2 introduces multiplayer gameplay through Game Sharin

• Three Additional Commands and Miracles – More drumbeat commands allow for different tactics and gameplay action in this version of Patapon.

• Strategic Gaming – Patapon delivers a strong element of strategy by requiring players to properly customize and build up the Patapon army, arm each soldier with particular weapons and armor, and position them correctly for battle. In Patapon 2, not only has the number of weapons and equipment doubled, but Patapons can evolve, and Hero Patapon customization features will play an important part in deciding each battle!

• Mission Variety – Take part in more than 80 specific missions including hunting, escort, and boss battles, and explore numerous vivid environments along the way. Players will discover up to 22 bosses and access hundreds of new items and weapons throughout the adventure.

• Unique Art Style – French graphic artist Rolito, noted for his abstract art style seen in collectible toys, animation, and websites, lends his skills to create a variety of unique characters and environments, bringing the Patapon world to life.

• Mini-Games – Seven music-based mini-games allow players to earn bonuses and upgrades to further customize the Patapon warriors.

• Music – Captivating and dramatic original music builds dynamically as players march and encounter enemy battles throughout each level.