Bakugan 'toy of the year' new video game out soon

Activision announce an agreement with Corus Entertainment Nelvana Enterprises to develop and distribute video games based on the breakout hit toy and wildly popular action animated television series Bakugan. The first Bakugan game will be released for Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems in the fall of 2009.

“Bakugan’s success in 2008 speaks for itself and we’re confident it will be even bigger in 2009,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. “It is our goal to expand this proven property in a way that both fans and gamers will love.”

“Ever since Bakugan exploded in popularity, players have been clamoring for a video game version,” said Doug Murphy, President, Nelvana and GM, Corus Kids. “We share our fans’ excitement in doing battle in an interactive Bakugan world!”

Bakugan tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction. The series airs on Cartoon Network in the United States and internationally, and on TELETOON in Canada. The toy line, developed by Spin Master Ltd., brings action to the popular genre of collectible trading card games with marble-like Bakugan spheres that transform into “battle brawling” action figures when rolled onto special game cards. A genuine toy craze in the 2008 holiday season, Bakugan recently won three “Toy of the Year” awards from The Toy Industry Association: overall Toy of the Year, Boy Toy of the Year, and Property of the Year.

The video games, under development by veteran Japanese studio NOW Production, will render the elements that made Bakugan a worldwide phenomenon into mind-blowing digital experiences. Everything a Bakugan enthusiast and gamer would love is here - intense battles, the ability to create your own Brawler, cartoon quality graphics and multiplayer combat.

Battleforce video game free music give-away

Just Five Weeks Until March 24th Launch of Epic Action RTS and Fantasy Gamers Are Gearing up to Play Online With Friends

EA announced that Phenomic, the team behind BattleForge, is giving away in-game and remixed music for free in a track pack called MetalForge Bonus Trax Pack. The music in this RTS trading card game adds to the gameplay experience with its epic score and grandiose instrumentation. Phenomic teamed up with the Dynamedion Music Group, a 40-piece orchestra, to give each faction its own unique sound – fire, frost, nature, and shadow. The MetalForge Bonus Trax Pack includes three tracks called, “Giantsbane”, “Viridia’s Demise” and “MetalForge” – which are available now for free at www.battleforge.com for a limited time. To accompany the MetaForge music giveaway, players can also download a special behind-the-scenes trailer that captures the making of the BattleForge soundtrack. The full BattleForge soundtrack is available for purchase at www.ea.com/eatrax and other digital music retailers.

BattleForge combines strategy, fantasy, trading cards and magical spells in a dynamic online environment. The game gives players use of virtual trading cards to build the perfect army and lay waste to their foes. Combining the strategic, real-time gameplay of classics such as Command &Conquer with a fully enabled, online collectible community, BattleForge is a breath of fresh air in the strategy genre. With an all-new style of play that is more accessible for casual gamers, BattleForge still offers the depth of gameplay that more sophisticated RTS players seek. The collectable cards are the tools of war - each representing a spell, building or unit that is conjured directly onto the battlefield.

BattleForge features single-player and cooperative scenarios, as well as Player vs. Player (PvP) ranked and unranked duels. With co-op play, guilds, chat rooms, and a robust marketplace featuring direct trade, an auction hall, and in-game mail, BattleForge is the first RTS to combine the social and community aspects of an MMO with an exciting RTS. Let the battles begin!

BattleForge ships March 24th, 2009 for the PC. Sign up for the Beta at www.BattleForgeCardHunt.com.

Dead Rising - Chop till you Drop Nintendo Wii zombie game out today

Nintendo Wii Gamers Get Their Own Taste of Zombie-laden Insanity with Humor, Hordes of the Undead and a Variety of Weapons at the Player's Disposal Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is pleased to announce that Dead Rising - Chop Till You Drop ships today for the Nintendo Wii home video game system. Taking advantage of the same proven technology that brought Resident Evil 4 so successfully to Wii, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop delivers a more intuitive and interactive experience as players use the Wii Remote to shoot, slash and bludgeon their way through a zombie infested shopping mall, fighting for survival.

Silkroad Online Legend IV - Tomb of the Qin-Shi Emperor update

Major Update for the Historical Fantasy MMORPG to Include a New Dungeon, Epic Quests, Powerful Skills, and Never-Before-Seen Monsters

Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced that Legend IV: Tomb of the Qin-Shi Emperor, an update for historical fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online, is nearing completion and will soon be ready for a worldwide launch. BeakYung, the ancient white viper, has accidentally been awakened from her meditation by humans exploring the Tomb of Qin-Shi. The warriors and mages of Silkroad Online must rally together and fight their way through the dungeon’s powerful guardians if they intend to face her wrath and restore order to the imperial tomb.

To aid in these efforts, the Legend IV update brings with it a number of potent new weapons, tough armor sets, and high-level abilities for both races, as well as a variety of new quests on Roc Mountain. The dungeon itself is open to players at level 70 or above with six floors containing nearly 50 never-before-seen monsters that must be defeated before facing BeakYung herself!

“The Legend IV: Tomb of the Qin-Shi Emperor update is more than just a chance for us to add interesting new characters, impressive weapons and challenging quests,” said Jina Song, General Manager at Joymax. “Each update allows us to expand the storyline, and add depth and color to the rich history of Silkroad Online.”

To find out more about Legend IV: Tomb of the Qin-Shi Emperor, visit the official website at www.joymax.com/silkroad or watch the teaser trailer at www.triplepointpr.com/dl/joymax/SRO_Legend4_2009.wmv.

Limited edition Exclusive Resident Evil Red Xbox 360

In celebration of the landmark “Resident Evil” franchise coming to Xbox 360 for the first time, Microsoft unveiled today an Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition Console Bundle.

Available the same day “Resident Evil 5” ships to store shelves, Friday, 13th March, Xbox 360 fans will be able to pick up the bundle featuring an exclusive red Xbox 360 from select retailers.

Fans will enjoy the same premium Xbox 360 Elite experience at an even greater value with a copy of “Resident Evil 5,” matching Limited Edition red Wireless Controller, black Xbox 360 Headset, a 120 GB Hard Drive and exclusive premium “Resident Evil 5” theme (download via Xbox LIVE). Supplies are very limited, so “Resident Evil” fans will want to pre-order theirs today.

With the release of “Resident Evil 5” and the special edition red console, the game has found a new home on Xbox 360. The new two-player cooperative experience in “Resident Evil 5” is a perfect fit for Xbox LIVE.* With 17 million members and growing, Xbox LIVE connects “Resident Evil” fans and their new red Xbox 360 consoles to their friends on the couch or across the globe. To further provide a taste of the full entertainment experience available on Xbox LIVE, fans will also receive a bonus card to download the hit Xbox LIVE Arcade title from Capcom, “Super Street Fighter® ll Turbo HD Remix.”

*Xbox LIVE Gold Membership required

Did Sony, Nintendo and Nokia copy wireless patent?

A company specialising in wireless content transfer in the US has hit Sony, Nintendo and Nokia with lawsuits claiming infringements on patents relating to the wireless transfer of content on handheld gaming consoles and mobile phones.

A company specialising in wireless content transfer in the US has hit Sony, Nintendo and Nokia with lawsuits claiming infringements on patents relating to the wireless transfer of content on handheld gaming consoles and mobile phones.

Edge reports this week on a court filing from February 13 that shows that Plano, Tex.-based Wall Wireless LLC is suing Sony, Nintendo, Nokia and related companies including Sony Computer Entertainment America and Nintendo of America for allegedly infringing upon U.S. patent 6,640,086, named "Method and Apparatus for Creating and Distributing Real-Time Interactive Media Content Through Wireless Communication Networks and the Internet."

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Grand Ages - Rome Inspect your army...

Kalypso Media announce details of the military units available to players of GRAND AGES: ROME. GRAND AGES: ROME is the sequel to Kalypso Media’ city building strategy game Imperium Romanum, a top 10 European hit title. Previous players of Imperium Romanum will not be disappointed with GRAND AGES: ROME’s massively updated graphics, more complex combat and a wealth of new features to please new and old fans alike. GRAND AGES: ROME gives the player the opportunity to rule the greatest empire the world had ever known.

In GRAND AGES: ROME the player can select specific combinations of military units to optimize their battle success. Victory as a Roman commander demands impeccable planning, fearlessness and a total commitment to defend the Roman Empire. Defeat is not an option!

You can construct your army from these and other available military units.

Praetorian Guard
The Praetorian Guard is the elite of the Roman infantry. They are tough and deal colossal damage.

Gladiators
The Gladiators are slaves trained to fight at the Arenas. They wear no armor, but deal colossal damage

Archers
Archers are basic ranged soldiers armed with bows. They are an excellent support unit, but are fragile on their own.

Hastati
The Hastati are the backbone of the Roman army. They are better protected than other light infantry squads but more expensive.

Triarii
The Triarii are heavily armored and highly resilient soldiers which can keep the enemy at bay for a long time.
Equestri
The Equestri form the base of the Roman cavalry. They are well protected but deal less damage compared to other cavalry squads.

Berber Raiders
These African camel riders are a moderate cavalry unit. They are lightly protected but have above average damage and low cost.

Gaul Berserkers
The Berserkers are amongst the most fearsome Gaul warriors. They wear lighter protection than the Hastati but deal more damage.

Nubian Warriors
These African warriors can hurl their spears at the enemy from afar, but are equally good in melee.

The developers of Grand Ages: Rome are Haemimont Games.

iDracula – Undead Awakening Reaches No.1 Top Paid in Apple App Store

Chillingo Ltd, Europe’s premier iPhone publisher has teamed up with MoreGames Entertainment to launch top-selling iPhone title – “iDracula – Undead Awakening”.

iDracula climbed up to the No.1 spot in Apple’s App Store in the US and major ITunes countries, in less than 4 days after it was launched on Feb 19th. A fast paced isometric survival shooter, iDracula pits your skill as a vampire hunter. From the creators of awarding winning ‘Orions – Legend of Wizards’, iDracula treats the gamer to beautifully hand-drawn graphics and stunning visual and audio effects amalgamated into a blazing action packed shoot-em up game where the aim is to survive against a horde of Vampires, Werewolves, Witches and Dracula himself.

“The bar on game polish and quality is constantly being raised since the first game was launched on the iPhone last year. We will continue to be committed to publishing polished high quality titles for the iPhone and iPod Touch.” said Chris Byatte, co-founder and Director of Chillingo. Chillingo are the publishers of successful iPhone titles including the award winning Zen Bound™ which has scooped mutilple awards in the recent Independent Games Festival (IGF) Mobile 2009 Awards and the International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA).

“iDracula proves that by combining the right dose of eye-candy, audio, gameplay and price,it is possible to succeed in the App Store.’ said Pavel Kupriyanov, CEO of MoreGames Entertainment.

iDracula is priced at an introductory price of USD0.99

Land of Magic MMO Closed Beta Test announced

New addition to free online game portal NeoFun is now ready for closed beta test.

Lizard Interactive announced today that new MMORPG ‘Land of Magic’ is now ready for its CBT scheduled from February 26, 2009 ~ March 4, 2009 PST. Land of Magic is a free-to-play Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMORPG) developed by Penguri Entertainment.

CBT promotion is on! Co-promoted with many esteemed webzines such as MMOsite, Onrpg, MMORPG, MMOABC, CGE network, and Game Ogre, Lizard interactive is confident to launch successful CBT for worldwide users. Unlike many other MMO’s, ‘Land of Magic’ provides massive contents, easy to play game control with minimum computer spec requirements for all to enjoy.

Two exciting prize events are also scheduled during the CBT. Event 1 is called ‘Bug Reporter Award’ where players can participate by reporting 3 or more bugs to win Ipod touch 8GB. Event 2 is ‘Fast Level Upper Award’ where players can participate by simply reaching level 100 or higher.