Free-to-play TPS (Third Person Shooter) MangaFighter

For A Limited Time Only Non-Paying Players Can Enjoy the Same Features and Accessibility to Items As Paying Players

Online game publisher, Gamescampus.com announce that it is offering players of its popular Free-to-play TPS (Third Person Shooter), MangaFighter, a chance to break down the barriers between paying and non-paying players. For a limited time, non-paying players will have the opportunity to earn "Don" (in-game credit) through in-game achievements and purchase all functional items in the game's item mall. Players will not have to spend a single penny of real money and will have access to items usually only available to paying players, putting everyone on a level playing field.

Now through the end of March, players of MangaFighter can earn Don, the game's currency, by playing matches. The higher the person ranks at the end of each match, the more Don that person will receive. With the Don they earn, non-paying players can now purchase Guns, Melee Weapons, Throwing Weapons, Launcher Weapons and Skill Cards which were all previously accessible only to paying players.

"The Free-to-play micro-transaction model is sometimes criticized for not providing a level playing field for both non-paying and paying players," said David Chang, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Gamescampus.com. "We wanted to offer the opportunity to allow MangaFighter players who do not have the means to spend real money on these items, a chance to earn them through their gameplay."

Bihn Tran, Community Manager of MangaFighter, said, "I am very proud of offering this unprecedented opportunity to our game community members." "As our users are all very excited and welcoming the idea, we are confident that our rather bold attempt will receive positive feedback from our players."

MangaFighter, developed by OnNet Korea, is a Massively Multiplayer Online TPS (Third Person Shooter) game with a twist. MangaFighter allows fast and intense combat, but with a fresh anime-style look. The game offers the choice of multiple modes of combat and character customization. The ease of controls and non-violent content are key advantages to the game, as well as its unique and various numbers of weapons, special actions and collective skills cards.

Furious Gamer Radio Network is Now Available on the iPhone!

Furious Gamer Radio is filling a unique niche for the gaming community as the world’s premier distribution network dedicated to audio content related to video games. The radio network is accessible on the Internet at www.furiousgamer.com for free, and now on the iPhone by downloading an iPhone application.

The network features 10 different shows spanning several genres including gaming news, humor, interviews and in-depth story pieces. The network will also be adding some new shows which will only be available on Furious Gamer Radio. Shows currently on Furious Gamer Radio include:
Major Nelson Radio, iPGN Unleashed – iPhone Games Network, Playstation Nation, PC Gamer, Uncle Gamer Radio, 360 Nation, Gamertag Radio, In-Game Chat , Game Snitch Radio, and The Post Game Report.

The application allows consumers to listen to the network three different ways. Press the “Radio” button and you have your own radio station playing. Choose from the list of shows on the website and listen to only the shows you pick. Finally, we bring you FuriouSync™, powered by CrossMark™ technology. FuriouSync™ allows us to tag our shows, giving the listener the ability to choose from a list of games to hear what everyone is saying about that particular game. When you choose a specific show, the network will jump directly to the point in the show where your specific game is discussed. FuriouSync™ also gives us the ability to bring you another incredible new feature which allows the network to pick-up where it left off if you switch from your computer to your iPhone and vice versa – that’s right, it has audio bookmarks that work cross platform!

Furious Gamer Radio has been in development since August 2007 and has been created with one goal in mind:
To create the first comprehensive 24 hour-a-day video game radio network which will provide new content daily.

What you see here represents the first step toward that goal. We intend to create this network by implementing two basic ideas: bringing together into one cohesive location the incredible programs that the members of the video game community have already created and by creating new types of content related to video games that are not currently available to the gaming community.

Iron Fist Boxing 2.0 video game on iPhone and iPod Touch

March 8th - Version 2.0 of Realtech VR iPhone and iPod touch 3D Mixed Martial Art and Boxing game 'Realtech Iron Fist Boxing' is now available on the iTunes AppStore.

"This version is the long await updated, after 2 months since the public beta, it includes the much requested training mode, featuring 10 different opponents (2 new ones since the first version!) with 2 variations of each (so 20 characters)

The update also contains improved AI and animation, new moves, new musics, new characters, new backgrounds, vibration support, faster game resume and improved controls and user interface, and online leader board to determine who is the world champion of the Realtech Iron Fist Boxing Tournament. These changes work together to provide an enjoyable fighting experience!"

Iron Fist Boxing 2.0 has been submitted to the iTunes App Store and will be available shortly. The game will be available at the low price of 0.99$ for 48h only !

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FREE Space Invaders classic video game download

Oh No! More Invaders From Space Freely Released on Archive Games

Lodgia's re-envisioning of the arcade classic available on independent online distribution platform.
Oh No! More Invaders From Space was released today on the Archive Games distribution platform. The game, created by indie team developer Lodgia, is a retro remake of the classic arcade hit enhanced with many new features. Graphically, Lodgia added many effects within the confines of the low resolution available.

The gameplay follows the basics of the original, but adds many twists. The game introduces power ups, extra weapons, online highscores, new music, and even... cattle? For enthusiasts, the game is arcade cabinet friendly.
For more information about Oh No! More Invaders From Space, or to download the free full game, please visit http://archivegames.net/game.php?gameID=oh_no_more_invaders_from_space

Playing video games and you'll die younger say government...

If you watch this current commercial here the message is - If you play video games you'll die younger. 'Just do nothing' looks to me like he's doing something!

If current trends continue, nine out of ten children will grow up to have unhealthy amounts of fat in their bodies, a government report has concluded. So even if your kids look healthy today, adulthood could bring an early death from heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or cancer.

The British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK want to do all we can to help parents give their kids healthy diets and a more active lifestyle.

This initiative is part of the Change4Life movement. To maintain a healthy weight we need to both eat well and move more. Many families are making changes that will help them live healthier and longer lives.

For some top tips and great ideas on ways to change your kid’s eating and exercise habits, visit our websites by following the links from this page.

Absolute rubbish - everything in moderation - stop scaring people with this rubbish.

If you eat too much anything you'll die if you watch TV too much you'll die. Playing video games could make you Wii Fit or Train Your Brain.

Letting the Banks lose your money so you've nothing to buy food with - will make you die younger...

Latest news Sony may sue over PlayStation like controller used in advert...

Watchmen - Justice is coming video game comes to iPhone and iPod Touch - US, plus win a Nokia 6300

Watchmen pocket game - Justice is coming' on the iPhone.

With the movie in cinemas a lot of customers are look to take the action home - now you can.

This game promises a blend of narrative and online play set in New York in the 19070s.

The game sells for just 59p and this alone has caused the servers to struggle to keep up demand.

Now you can win a Nokia 6300...

It's in cinemas this week, and to celebrate Glu, Total Film and Vodafone are offering you the chance to win a Nokia 6300.

To claim this prize all you need to do is make up a superhero of your own and send us a picture of your creation. You can draw a picture, or you can make a collage, or you can get a friend to dress up, or you can make it out of lego, or cheese, or car parts - go wild.

Once you've come up with your entry and given it a name, save it as a .jpeg and send it - along with your name, address and phone number - to watchmen@glu.com, or fill in the online form at www.totalfilm.com.

Land of Magic MMORPG open beta - March 12th

Land of Magic OBT is scheduled for its launch on March 12, 2009.

Closed Beta Test of Land of Magic has successfully ended without major bugs or system errors to be found. Thanks to grand support of active testers, Lizard interactive has selected 2 awards winners for remitting bug reports and achieving high levels testing variety of contents. Land of Magic will start Open Beta on March 12, 2009. Land of Magic, developed by Penguri Entertainment based in Korea, is a classic 2D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with unique story of an ancient battle which took place between God and Dragon. Fast level up system, easy control of interface and balanced game skills among different classes were praised by CBT users.

Many interesting events welcome open beta users. Lizard interactive is inviting all MMOG lovers around the world. With comfortable computer spec. requirements, and massive game contents, Lizard Interactive is confident to build massive game community for all to enjoy.

Beta testing is an important stage in making a good game and determining the success. Closed beta results were very satisfactory, as Lizard Interactive claims, and showed very promising signs for Land of Magic.

It is free to play and you do not need super computer to play it. Everyone is invited to the mystic Land of Magic. Are you the hero or heroine we all been waiting for?

For further information, please visit the website lom.neofun.com.

Resident Evil - Code Veronica heading for Nintendo Wii on March 12th?

On Thursday, March 12, Capcom will hold a launch event for Resident Evil 5 in San Francisco. And going by some strong evidence circulating the web, they'll also announce a new Resident Evil title for the Wii - and it just may be a port or remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica.

Speaking to Game Focus (via Kotaku), product manager Matt Dahlgren shot down a staff member's plea for a Code: Veronica release over XBLA or PSN, but still dropped a savory hint regarding the game: "Nothing is planned for the game regarding a remake on PSN/XBLA, but what I can say is if you are a fan of Code: Veronica you should pay attention in the next couple of weeks - there is some news you should be very pleased with. Tell him to pay attention on the 12th (March)."

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PlayStation 3 firmware 2.70 update due this month - March

The thought and prospect of it has kept people anxiously waiting, but due to recent news, it looks as if Playstation 3 owners might not be waiting much longer for the next firmware version from Sony.

You may not be aware, but there is a certain bug in the PSN game ”Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars”, which is causing all sorts of sign-out problems for some users. Well two members from Psyonix (the development team for that game) have stated on their official forums that they are working hard to fix the bug, but more importantly, they said that Sony fixed a bug in the next firmware 2.70 update that may fix these problems.

While, some fans of the game will be wondering when the problem will be fixed, a lot more were interested in the 2.70 hint that the developer gave out. A reply from another member of the dev team stated: “IIRC it will drop later this month. And contain lots of fun new fixes. I’m excited about this one, lots of new stuff. :). ”

So is this the clearest hint yet that Sony will be releasing firmware 2.70 on the PS3 this month? Let us know your thoughts on this. We’ll keep you updated if Sony responds to this story.

Source: PR News

Is Split Second as good as Burnout - see for yourself...

Upcoming game Split/Second from Black Rock Studios, the folks behind the excellent off-road racer Pure, racing game to rival Burnout. The game is rumoured to be packed with destruction, environmental and vehicle, that will blow your mind. Look out Burnout Killer people said.

GameTrailers TV had an exclusive Split/Second trailer of this Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game. It looks great, showing a collapsing bridge, the entire front end of cars being torn to shreds, an exploding gas station and the compulsory - fast cars.

How closely the game will play to Criterion's Burnout series remains to be seen. But whether or not Black Rock is gunning to snatch Criterion's "King of Arcade-style Racing" title, one thing is for certain - Split/Second definitely looks good.

You can check out the full trailer in HD over at GameTrailers here...

Source: Destructoid