Priston Tale 2 is now Full Open Beta!

Key To Play is proud to announce that Priston Tale 2 is now in Full Open Beta. Players no longer require a tester key to access the game.

This beta is now featuring 14 classes, 11 zones, 5 crafting professions, 2 races, the possibility to customise your gear, a unique community system, the best of the Unreal Engine and many more possibilities.

On the Key To Play side, the game is now available in 4 languages (English, French, German and Spanish) and the websites are also localised.

The Tempskron and the Morion are now waiting for heavy reinforcements to fight off Midranda, the Demon God.

There will be NO character deletion at the end of the full open beta!

PRISTON TALE 2

The developing team from Yedang, creator of the online videogame Priston Tale, awarded at length, brings us its sequel entitled Priston Tale 2: The Second Enigma. An MMORPG that improves drastically the artistic quality thanks to Epic Games and its Unreal Engine. Key To Play is bringing this title to Europe.

The Demon God Midranda is back to life and this forces people in Priston to pin all their hopes on a rumour coming from far-away lands. The existence of a weapon, the only weapon capable of destroying the demon and its dark army: the Second Enigma. Its searching will be crucial for the heroes who try to challenge Midranda and its armies. Tempskron, Morion and Sopphetios, each race with their skills and wisdom, will join in an arduous journey, where victory is the only option.

Sacred 2 - fallen angel how Blind Guardian rock band were added to the game...

Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel is more than just a videogame – it’s a full-on audio experience, featuring a wide variety of music, including the title track performed by the renowned musical act – Blind Guardian.

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Halo Wars toys on the way

The highly anticipated release of "Halo Wars", the newest video game in one of the most successful entertainment franchises, is just a few weeks away. In preparation an all-new toy line-up from partners USAopoly, MEGA Brands and McFarlane Toys at Toy Fair.

USAopoly and MEGA Brands join the "Halo" franchise for the first time as Fox L&M continues its expansion for one of the most popular video game properties in the world. Speaking to the brand's global appeal, Michael Peikoff, Senior Vice President, U.S. Licensing for Fox L&M, commented, "'Halo' has become much more than a video game franchise, it's a true entertainment franchise. Our goal is to add value to this intellectual property by extending it with blue chip partners whose interpretation of the brand is seamless and will be embraced by the legion of fans worldwide"

Making its debut at Toy Fair for the "Halo" franchise, USAopoly will introduce the old world to the new world as it melds the "Halo Wars" storyline with the classic and best selling Hasbro branded Risk board game. Available at retail in Spring/Summer 2009, this groundbreaking execution will combine elements of two strategy games - "Halo Wars" adversaries will engage in strategic battle for domination of Arcadia.

MEGA Brands will develop the first-ever construction toy sets based on "Halo Wars", available in Fall 2009. The line is comprised of buildable playsets ranging from 65 to over 350 pieces, and features the most recognizable and iconic elements from the video game, with highly detailed vehicles, weapons and articulated micro-scale action figures for a true "build and play" experience. Each set also includes UNSC Spartans or Flame Marines, and Covenant Elites or Grunts. The Halo Wars Collection of licensed product offerings will be marketed under the Mega Bloks umbrella.

Following the success of the 2008 "Halo 3" figures, McFarlane Toys extends its partnership with "Halo" with the release of new "Halo Wars" specific action figures and vehicle collections. Available in March 2009, this set of exquisitely crafted figurines, promises to raise the bar for detail and realism in the collectible toy genre. Friends can collect and/or trade the figures and build up an army from the battlefield. The heroic-sized figures are 2.5-inches tall and have mobility at the waist. Each 3-pack includes "Halo Wars" characters in different colors and poses, with weapons.

"Halo Wars" is an action strategy game based on the legendary Halo universe and created exclusively for Xbox 360. It is slated for release in the US on March 3, 2009. Players will be immersed in an early period of "Halo", allowing them to experience events leading up to the story told in "Halo: Combat Evolved" for Xbox. They will take command of UNSC armies during mankind's first encounters with the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate the universe. "Halo Wars" is developed by Ensemble Studios, the team responsible for the best-selling and critically-acclaimed "Age of Empires" franchise on PC. The "Halo" series as a whole has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide.

Pre-orders for "Halo Wars" are taking place at participating retailers nationwide now. Fans who pre-order will receive an exclusive in-game Warthog with flame decals. The Limited Collector's Edition is also available and includes a special in-game "Honor Guard" Wraith, a graphic novel, six Leader cards and a "Spirit of Fire" patch. As an additional exclusive, LCE owners will get early access to the in-game "Halo 3" Mythic Map Pack for exciting new multiplayer action.

Interactive Sudoku Ball - Detective website

Get a taste of the new exciting story driven puzzler!

Playlogic an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, announced that it has launched the official Sudoku Ball - Detective website: http://www.sudokuballdetective.com/.

About the website

Players can get a taste of the game, which will be released on Wii, DS and PC in Q2, 2009. A playable Flash demo is available which shows the story’s setting and gives players the opportunity to complete one of the unique Sudoku Ball puzzles. The demo (like the game) features 6 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch.

About Sudoku Ball Detective

Sudoku Ball is a revolutionary new take on the popular Sudoku puzzles. The Sudoku Ball™ consists of 6 interlinked Sudoku puzzles mapped on a 3D ball. Players can twist and turn the Sudoku Ball and enter the numbers by using the stylus, Wii Remote or mouse in an easy to use interface.

In Sudoku Ball - Detective, you take the role of a detective in a small town where a murder has been committed. It is up to you to find the murderer by completing different styles of Sudoku puzzles. The puzzles represent separate stages of the investigation, like searching for clues, picking locks, investigating evidence in the lab, and chasing your suspect!

Sudoku Ball – Detective is Sudoku with a twist – play your favourite puzzle game in a completely new, entertaining detective scenario, inspired by murder mystery games and famous English detective stories. Solve multitudes of challenging puzzles to solve a mysterious crime! On top of the storyline, players can compare their scores with their friends and family in the numerous extra puzzles in different gameplay modes.

The easy controls ensure players can concentrate on the puzzles as they delve deeper into the mystery!

FEATURES:

• Unique Sudoku Ball feature for a brand new puzzle experience

• Challenging and engaging story mode with 20 levels

• 3 difficulty settings from beginner to expert

• Stand-alone story puzzles and original Sudoku modes with over 240 Sudokus in total.

• Compare your best scores with friends and family

• Easy to learn and play

• Distinctive art style

Evasive Space video game download on WiiWare

Akinai Games, the downloadable games division of leading videogame publisher YUKE’S Company of America, today announced the launch of Evasive Space for Nintendo’s WiiWare game service. The new top-down space adventure title features a unique control scheme utilizing the Wii Remote controller’s infrared capabilities to maneuver your ship in ways never before seen on a home console. Armed with only your deft piloting skills, fly Konki on a race to save the stars from the evil Dr. Dark Matter before the night sky is lost forever. Evasive maneuvering is the key to survival while you traverse through asteroid fields, space stations, and astral caves, all without firing a single shot.

Key features include:

- Guide Konki through 20 hazardous space missions spanning four worlds
- Deftly pilot your ship with innovative use of the Wii Remote’s infrared pointer capabilities
- Pick up items and ship upgrades to enhance skills and increase your chances for survival
- Four person multiplayer matches locally on your home console
- Compete for the best times with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection online leaderboards

Evasive Space is now available for download through the Wii Shop Channel for 1,000 Wii Points and has been rated “E” for “Everyone” with Mild Fantasy Violence by the ESRB.

New level in Legacy of YS - Books I and II for Nintendo DS

Venture into the never-explored Vageux-Vardette in Ys chapter I

Atlus today discussed the new level exclusive to Legacy of Ys - Books I & II for Nintendo DS. Marking the site of a massive disaster that occurred 700 years ago is the Vageux-Vardette, a huge crater in the center of Esteria. Though the nature of the disaster has since faded from memory, the area within its rim is considered sacred and to tread upon its ground is forbidden. Since the appearance of the Veil of Storms months before, horrible howls and screams have haunted the land. In past version of Ys, the Vageux-Vardette was only mentioned in passing, but now in the first book of Legacy of Ys, players will be able to explore this never-before-seen area, essentially a whole new level, confronting its new boss and finding an entirely new set of equipment.

"The Vageux-Vardette is one of the more eye-catching aspects of Ys I geography, and now Nintendo DS players can explore the natural expansion of the Ys universe in an exclusive new level," said Sam Mullen Project Lead of Legacy of Ys: Books I & II.

"With two games on one cartridge, a new multiplayer mode, a brand new localization, and the fact that each and every launch copy includes a soundtrack CD as a part of Atlus Spoils, there are already plenty of reasons to recommend Legacy of Ys to fans and newcomers alike." said Crystal Murray, PR Specialist at Atlus U.S.A., Inc. "Even for the most seasoned, long-time Ys fan, having a whole new area to explore and items to acquire enhances the overall experience."

One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements. As a continuation of the Atlus Spoils fan appreciation campaign, the finished North American launch will be available in a special boxed release, with a soundtrack CD featuring the game's famed score, the company's way of saying thank you for their continued support.

Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is now scheduled for release on February 24, 2009, with an MSRP of $34.99.

For more information about Legacy of Ys: Books I & II, visit the official website:
http://www.atlus.com/ys.

About Legacy of Ys: Books I & II
Stories tell of a land of yore, now shrouded by centuries of time forgotten, called Ys. Despite its great knowledge, endless wealth, and bountiful prosperity, a sudden and unexpected cataclysm devastated the realm. Soon, its memory had faded completely from the minds of man.

Centuries later, a young adventurer named Adol set sail to explore the world and leave his mark on history. During his travels, he learned of the tragic tale of Esteria, a once prosperous island now inexplicably engulfed by a crippling storm. Adol plotted a course for the besieged isle, curious to unravel the mystery...

Key Features

• Two Legendary RPGs on One Cartridge! - Experience two all time classics that helped shape the action RPG genre... Now on a portable system!
• Upgraded Ys Experience - Behold remastered 3D graphics, a remixed musical score, and new enemies and equipment to discover. Touch control and local wireless multiplayer for up to four people deepen the adventure, while difficulty levels and dual control schemes tailor the experience to the gamer.
• The Definitive Story - Available to North American audiences for the first time, this ultimate translation delivers the most substantial version of the famous Ys story ever made!

Legacy of Ys: Books I & II has been rated "T" for Teen with Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Partial Nudity by the ESRB.

Codename Panzers - Cold War Complete mission single player demo out now

Featuring a Complete Mission, Full Range of Units to Command and Complete Unit Customization Options, the Cold War is In Your Hands

The single player demo for Atari’s forthcoming real-time strategy title Codename Panzers: Cold War is available now for free download via the game’s official website at www.codenamepanzerscoldwar.com. Featuring an entire mission (mission 11 of the final game), players will command special forces infantry as they attempt to take control of an occupied island by any means necessary.

The demo gives players every unit available in the mission to command, with a full range of customization options available. A second demo showcasing the multiplayer gameplay will be available before launch.

Codename Panzers: Cold War represents the pinnacle of Cold War era conventional warfare including real world post-war heavy armor battles between heavy tanks like the American M103 and the Russian Troyanov. The signature Codename Panzers ‘Point of Interest’ system takes the gameplay beyond build-and-rush, while special urban warfare tactics and dynamic weather create even more gameplay depth and realism.

Codename Panzers: Cold War is scheduled for release in March 2009. For more information and to download the single player demo please visit the official website at www.codenamepanzerscoldwar.com.

Boing! Docomodake Nintendo DS video game

Take a wild bouncy ride with your favorite Boing! Docomodake mushrooms as Ignition Entertainment unveils www.playdoco.com - the all-new dedicated website for the upcoming funky-fungus action game, Boing! Docomodake for Nintendo DS. Filled with quirky, fun and edu-taining activities including interactive flash games, coloring books, hidden screenshots, a Doco TV channel, and a dedicated fan forum, www.playdoco.com is guaranteed to transport gamers of all ages to a whimsical and colorful alternate shroom-iverse.

Hailed by IGN as "seven kinds of awesome" and by Gamespot as "a surprisingly fun and clever platform puzzle game," Boing! Docomodake is a game of strategy and finesse, mixed with a little action and adventure, sprinkled with a splash of colorful fantasy.

Set on the day of the annual festival held in the Docomodake Forest, the game opens as proud Papa Docomodake makes a shocking discovery-his beloved family is nowhere to be seen! Gamers must guide him through tricky obstacles and perilous challenges in order to locate his family and get them to the festival on time. Luckily, Papa Docomodake has a trick or two stashed under his mushroom cap that will help him on his quest. With a tap of the stylus he can release tiny mushroom 'Minis' that aid him when the going gets a little tough. Remember, Minis make the impossible possible!

Boing! Dokomodake Features Include:
Jump, Dig and Climb your way through puzzle-based levels as you navigate your way through the Docomodake Forest . Use the Stylus to split Papa Docomodake into Minis (initially up to 4). Splitting into Minis allows Papa Docomodake to Become smaller to fit through tight areas 

Get an extra boost and climb to unreachable areas 

Fill in gaps so that he can cross treacherous terrain 

Find more Minis along your journey and increase your versatility . Share the game with a friend using the Single-Cart Docomodake Demo feature

Buy collectible items in the game with the coins you find along the way . Tutorial Level available to sharpen your skills

How to set your screen to play video games

Want Burnout Paradise and the Burnout Paradise Party Pack to look it's best on your home setup?

Just follow these simple steps and you don't even need to fiddle with your TV settings.

1. When you are driving in Burnout Paradise just hit ‘Start' (or your PC equivalent)
2. Cycle through the tabs to the ‘Under the Hood' menu
3. Select the ‘Screen Brightness' option
4. Now use Left and Right to adjust the brightness.
5. Turn the brightness up a few levels until you see a solid black frame around the image
6. Now slowly turn down the brightness until the black frame just disappears
7. Accept these changes to leave the screen

Now you are setup to view Burnout Paradise in optimal conditions.

If you are running the PC version of Burnout Paradise you have even more control over your screen setup with additional gamma and monitor settings.

Source: Criterion Games

Majesty 2 - Hail, Heroes!

What is spied upon yonder horizon?! Could that be a bravura new gameplay trailer full of mirth and joy for Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, the long anticipated PC Fantasy Strategy game.

With nothing else out there quite like it, the world of Majesty 2 is full of charm and a unique sense of humour, and one where the player only has indirect control of the characters and units. Your independent thinking Heroes are just as likely to go shopping as they are to fight monsters and undertake heroic quests! Majesty 2 will make you think in totally new way.

Watch the game clips full of mirth and joy here:

Majesty2 - Fighting is good for you

Majesty2 - Build the fantasy city of your dreams

Majesty2 - Buy the stuff heroes are made off

Majesty2 - Who said you can’t buy happiness?

Majesty2 - Make your heroes earn their living


Majesty 2 is scheduled for release during 2009 and will be published worldwide by Paradox Interactive. It will be available for digital download at GamersGate.