Nordcurrent, the exciting young European publisher who scored a recent success with 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix, today announces that Minon: Everyday Hero will be released on the Nintendo Wii on the 24th April, 2009.
“Even though we’re a young company, Nordcurrent are continually striving to bring titles to market that are unique, fun and expressive” said Alexander Bravve, MD of Nordcurrent. “Minon: Everyday Hero contains the same imaginative features and quirky nuances that give other Japanese titles their unique gameplay characteristics, and really takes the player to a world unlike any other. Nordcurrent, as a publisher, is focused on bringing something different to the publishing party and Minon: Everyday Hero fits this remit perfectly.”
An original and imaginative platform game, Minon: Everyday Hero will be released for the Nintendo Wii on the 24th April 2009, with a retail price of £29.99. It is being supported by a strong PR and marketing campaign, with advertising appearing in key specialist outlets such as Official Nintendo Magazine and Edge.
Oxygen Games introduces a gamezplay video for Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles: the next in a new range of games designed to entertain and stimulate your mind.
An active demonstration of how a puzzle unveils itself before your eyes! Is it a house, a flower, a fish? Part of the fun is setting yourself against the clock and seeing how fast you can work out what the puzzle is – keep at it and you’ll increase your powers of observation and puzzle-solving abilities – go on, exercise that brain!
Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles – Relax, Play and Improve Your Mind!
Arriving in a store near you on 27th March, RRP: £19.99
Jewel Quest Solitaire is a new casual puzzle game for the Nintendo DS soon to be released by Avanquest Software Publishing. Following on from the hugely popular PC and DS Quest games, this new Nintendo DS title will provide puzzle enthusiasts with a fun, modern twist on the traditional versions of both Jewel Quest and Solitaire.
Jewel Quest Solitaire features two types of gameplay including Just Cards Mode, for playing classic solitaire; and Full Quest Mode, which allows players to follow the mysterious storyline and access special jewel boards. The adventure takes place in the South American jungle, where cards need be matched, causing jewels to drop. Players can then try to match three jewels to turn the board to gold. With 684 different scenarios, Jewel Quest Solitaire provides hours of fun for puzzle fans.
Jewel Quest Solitaire features unique tri-peaks solitaire and 114 new jewel themed card layouts for varied and endless gameplay. As players unearth buried cards, special moves must be uncovered and cursed jewels avoided in order to progress through the levels. The cards behold riches and glory, so must be played wisely or the journey will end.
Players can use the stylus to drag a card that is one number higher or lower than the active card onto the deck. When no more eligible cards are available, the stock pile can be clicked to receive a new active card. There is also an undo button to step back one move if a mistake is made. After each round of cards, the jewel board will become unlocked, enabling players to try for a bonus by matching the jewels and turning all the squares to gold.
Bonus scores can be achieved in various ways; playing cards of the same suit as the previous card in the deck; playing long runs of cards without flipping over new ones from the stack; using certain Wild Cards that increase the score by the value of the card; and for each card left over in the stack after the hand is won.
Fast facts: Publisher: Avanquest Software Publishing Developer: iWin Distributor: GEM, Centresoft, Interactive Ideas, Ideal Software and Music Box Leisure Release date: 10th April 2009 PEGI: 3+ Format: Nintendo DS Genre: Puzzle SRP: £19.56
Register now to be in with a chance of trying Dragonica first
Dragonica is the brand new free arcade-style 3D side-scrolling MMORPG. It will be available to download across Europe this Spring from the www.gpotato.eu gaming portal. As the gPotato Europe team prepares for the game’s launch, we are proud to announce that we have opened pre-registration for the Closed Beta on Thursday 19th March 2009. Spaces on the CBT are limited, so register early to be in with the best chance of getting an invite!
From today, you can pre-register for the Closed Beta Test by visiting http://dragonica.gpotato.eu, and CBT dates will be announced in the coming weeks by the gPotato Europe team. For two weeks, players will be able to participate in an exclusive first look at the world of Dragonica and all its features. The gPotato team will be actively taking player’s feedback during this time as we prepare to offer the gaming public the best gaming experience ever.
Having fun is important in the world of Dragotaka, so during the CBT the Dragonica team will be on hand to host a wide range of entertaining events for players. There is a packed schedule of events planned and organised by the Dragonica community managers, and players will have the opportunity to meet them in game. The events will also give players the opportunity to earn some fantastic rewards at the end of the test.
With these special CBT events, the gPotato team aim to entertain players and give them the opportunity to discover the wide variety of community features available in Dragonica. Because it’s all completely free to play, you’d be silly not to try Dragonica, 2009’s brightest and most frantic arcade-style MMORPG!
Wheel of Fortune captures the spirit of the popular TV show with high-definition graphics and realistic gameplay and is now available on the PlayStation Network! Players can create their own character and experience Wheel of Fortune as never before. Fans of the hit show can now take turns spinning the wheel and calling out letters to reveal the puzzle from the comfort of home. Players can also challenge their friends online, play in a local three-player match, or play solo and compete against the AI to earn PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system trophies!
FEATURES: Features Include:
• PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system trophies • Realistic graphics and sounds that make you feel like you’re on the actual game show set • Nearly 9,000 puzzles to challenge your mind! • Customizable characters • Single-player, multiplayer and network/multiplayer modes • Eleven different playable cities across America (Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, New Orleans, Charleston, Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale) • Studio sets and sound effects straight from the TV show! WHEN: Beginning today, Wheel of Fortune is scheduled to be available for purchase from the PlayStation Store for $14.99 (plus applicable taxes).
You’ve heard whispers – children’s stories of underwater people, mermaids and naiads. Or myths of ancient civilizations, lost in the depths of the ocean floor. And you’ve ignored those stories. You’ve laughed them off as idle fancies. But you’d be wrong. There are people in the sea, but they are nothing so gentle nor so tame as mere mermaids. They are the Lemurians, the last of an ancient race of cold blooded lizard-men. Once, they worshipped the Bleak Ones, vengeful gods who devoured the souls of their followers upon death. The Lemurians turned from their gods in fear, forsaking also the ability to change shape and trapping themselves forever in human forms. Their own pride sank them into the depths of the Indian Ocean.
Once, they ruled half the earth. Once, you would have bowed in fealty to them. Once, you would have cowered in fear when they went to war. And they went to war often. Their dream was not merely world domination, no. Their dream was immortality, and if they had to conquer all the world to unearth the secret of eternal life, then so be it.
Listen very closely and you will hear whispers. You will hear of a civil war in the ocean trenches, of a king deposed and desperately trying to retake his Kingdom. You will hear of the Mandragalore, a weapon so deadly, so vast, that it destroyed an entire continent. You may even hear that the Bleak Ones have returned.
If you are very lucky – or very, very unlucky – you may be able to convince the captain of the Aegir to take you there aboard his submarine.
The Up video game will take players on an exotic adventure with Carl Fredricksen and his young sidekick, Wilderness Explorer Russell, as they set off on a wild journey through the undiscovered jungles of South America. Players will be able to experience all four main characters from the movie - Carl, Russell, Dug the lovable dog or Kevin the prehistoric bird - while playing as a single-player or with a friend cooperatively throughout the entire game.
Players will encounter exciting, new environments as they navigate through treacherous jungle terrains, battle dangerous creatures and trek the slippery slopes of the Amazonian Tepuis. In addition, the game also features multi-player game modes, including an epic level that will allow up to four players to compete in aerial combat.
Features:
* Exciting Jungle Exploration - Navigate treacherous terrain and explore caves, rock gardens, mazes, raging rivers and Paradise Falls.
* Battle Beasts and Villains – Compete in aerial ‘dogfights’, evade man-eating plants and battle exotic animals, such as giant anacondas and ferocious crocodiles.
* Two-Player Co-Op – Experience all four main characters from the movie including Carl, Russell, Dug and Kevin, each of which has special abilities to help players in their journey.
* Collection Adventures – Gather merit badges throughout the game in order to earn Quest Cards. Each Quest Card provides instructions on bugs and other hidden collectibles that players can gather in order to unlock bonus art and film clips.
* Conquer the Environment – Experience uncontrollable weather and dizzying heights, move boulders, jump on teeter-tooters and sing on vines to progress through the game.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, launches on Friday 20th March at Gamestation – exclusively for all you Nintendo DS owners out there.
Taking DS games into a whole new league, Chinatown Wars pulls together over a decade's worth of Grand Theft Auto's groundbreaking design and innovation. With the use of the DS touch screen you’ll navigate your way through the streets as character Huang Lee, to uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate.
Features of the game include integrated touch screen functionality, in-game economy based on a trading system with fluctuating prices, tons of mini-games including rampages, odd jobs and street races, a GPS map system and an all new Police evasion system.
All this action in your hands, delivered in unprecedented depth and a rich, fast-paced intensity - can you handle it?
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is available from Gamestation stores nationwide as well as online at www.gamestation.co.uk
Popular Suite of Hasbro Inspired Family-Friendly Board Games Launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade
The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts, today launched the HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT destination on Xbox LIVE Arcade (XBLA) where players can access some of the world’s most beloved family-friendly board games. Inspired by Hasbro properties, fans can play digital versions of SCRABBLE, CONNECT 4, BATTLESHIP, and YAHTZEE in a variety of classic and new modes of gameplay. The SCRABBLE game is available in the U.S. and Canada only. BOGGLE, SORRY! and SORRY! Sliders will also be launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade in the coming months.
“We have opened the doors to the ultimate digital game room on Xbox LIVE Arcade for family and friends,” said Chip Lange, General Manager of EA’s Hasbro Division. “You can now sink your opponent’s battleship while sitting next to them on the couch or from hundreds of miles away. HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT is the ideal blend of nostalgic childhood fun with cutting edge gaming technology that delivers an incredibly fun, online casual experience for everyone in the family.”
“Hasbro’s games have always been about getting together to have a good time,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media and Gaming at Hasbro. “Bringing these favorite brands to Xbox LIVE Arcade and allowing long-distance family and friends to join in the fun that is unfolding in your living room is incredibly exciting and takes casual gaming to an entirely new level. HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT has the potential to replace the weekly ‘check-in’ call with a weekly game night.”
The HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT destination on Xbox LIVE Arcade allows fans to join MR. POTATO HEAD, who acts as host, as they play classic and new-fangled versions of the following games: SCRABBLE, CONNECT 4, BATTLESHIP and YAHTZEE. In addition to classic gameplay modes, each game offers brand new ways to play, including Advanced Mode and Party Mode, allowing players to play mini-game versions of each title.
The HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT lineup takes full advantage of the special features offered via the Xbox LIVE Arcade community. Players can show off their skills, increase Gamerscores, utilize voice chat and earn Achievements as they compete for a top spot on the Xbox LIVE Arcade leader boards. The games also offer avatar support so players can incorporate their own Xbox persona into any of the games available on the HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT destination.
HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT can be played locally or taken up a notch to challenge other Xbox LIVE Arcade players to online board game showdowns. SCRABBLE and YAHTZEE offer multiplayer functionality for up to four players, while CONNECT 4 and BATTLESHIP offer multiplayer capabilities for two players, similar to traditional gameplay.
With the idea of making the HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT online gaming experience as cool and comfortable as playing in your own living room, players can earn furniture and trophies to decorate their own virtual game room. From within the fully customizable environment, players have the ability to launch additional games without having to leave the room. They are also able to share their personally tailored space with family and friends.
HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT games are priced individually at 800 Microsoft Points and purchased directly through Xbox LIVE Arcade.
Inside the monster expansion are 19 maps, Greed and Betrayal game modes, the Titan mutator, the Link Station and X-Ray Field deployable items, Stinger Turret and Eradicator Cannon weapons, the Stealthbender vehicle, the Slow Field power-up and characters Kana and Nova.
That's on top of many extras added during a recent title update. These include split-screen support, an integrated mod browser, Trophies, visual and menu upgrades, AI improvements, better network performance and more mod support.
PC users can already download the content from FilePlanet the Titan Pack WILL NOT be released on Xbox 360.
Nordcurrent, the exciting young European publisher who scored a recent success with 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix, today announces that Minon: Everyday Hero will be released on the Nintendo Wii on the 24th April, 2009.
