Tomb Raider - Underworld Beneath the Ashes download level on Xbox 360 Marketplace

Tomb Raider: Underworld - Beneath the Ashes is available to download exclusively on Xbox LIVE Marketplace now!

Beneath the Ashes is the first of two brand new downloadable levels in the continuing Tomb Raider adventures of Lara Croft and is priced at 800 Microsoft points.

Offering a new adventure specifically designed to extend the Tomb Raider: Underworld experience, Tomb Raider: Underworld – Beneath the Ashes sends Lara back to the remains of Croft Manor where she uncovers a massive series of never-before-seen caverns and age old crypts used by her father to protect and hide a deadly source of power. In addition to an entirely new area to explore, the pack will also contain six new costumes and deliver an additional 125 achievement points.

The second pack, Lara’s Shadow will follow in March. Both packs will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

PSP games for 2009 - LittleBig Planet MotorStorm and Buzz on PlayStation Portable in 2009

Sony Computer Entertainment announced a huge and colourful year for its PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system with the arrival of some big-name titles in 2009 for PAL territories. LittleBigPlanet and MotorStorm, previously only available on PLAYSTATION 3, will be coming to PSP this year, joining the ranks of popular PlayStation franchises such as the ever entertaining Buzz!

Those who like to give their mind a workout and their creativity an outlet will find themselves enchanted by the unique world of LittleBigPlanet which allows players to create their own levels and share them with the community. Petrol-heads with a taste for danger can experience the wild world of MotorStorm: Arctic Edge. The brutal off-road racing game goes off-piste, with an Arctic adventure in its most extreme location yet! And quiz maestro Buzz is back on PSP, searching for the smartest people in the country, in Buzz! Brain of the UK. These are just the start of a stellar line-up of games coming to PSP this year, positioning 2009 as the biggest year for PSP to date.

“There are a lot of big claims in the gaming industry but we’re confident when we say that 2009 is going to be an exciting year for PSP,” said Mark Hardy, European Marketing Director, SCEE. “Our fans have demanded big PSP titles and this year, we’re going to deliver again and again. With Resistance: Retribution, already on its way to stores, PSP gamers are going to get one big franchise after another.”

Move to ban RapeLay Japanese rape video game

A call to ban a Japanese rape game RapeLay has been called for.

Parents are "appalled" that a computer game allowing players to simulate violently raping women and children is available for sale on the internet.

They hit out at Japanese game RapeLay which lets players stalk and assault a female character on the subway before moving on to rape her two young daughters.

Players can also enter a "freedom mode" where they can attack other women and get other male characters to join in.

The game was offered for sale until recently by online retailer Amazon.com and eBay but has now been withdrawn.

It was developed by the firm Illusion, which makes a number of sexually violent games for the Japanese market.

Politicians say they "firmly believes that video games featuring high levels of violence can be detrimental to those playing them".

Sony announce Exclusive PlayStation 3 games for 2009 - 2010

Sony Computer Entertainment America today confirmed that a string of high profile games will be heading to PlayStation 3 during this year 2009

April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010

Confirmed for release are exclusive titles :-

God of War III
inFamous
MLB '09: The Show
MAG
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

I for one can't wait...

Gameloft announces Android mobile Games available now

11 games available now on Gameloft.com

- Block Breaker Deluxe 2
- Brain Challenge
- Bubble Bash
- CSI Miami
- Midnight Bowling 2
- Midnight Hold 'Em Poker
- Midnight Poker 2
- Million Dollar Poker feat. Gus Hansen
- Platinum Sudoku
- Real Football Manager 2009
- The Settlers

More games will be launched in the next few days and all of them will be available on android marketplace when payable apps goes live

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