Little Big Planet patch 1.12 Cornish Yarg update details

The announcement of the latest LittleBigPlanet patch 'Cornish Yarg' doesn't give a release date but it does let us know what the patch update contains...

The patch update addresses several problems with the game:

• There is a new music player which lets player’s choose their own music from the XMB to play during create mode and in their Pod
• Improved decoration mode makes it easier to customize your Sackboy

New options to help prevent profiles becoming full of unwanted community objects:

• Option to delete all unhearted community objects and photos
• Option to select whether to automatically collect community prizes and photos
• A number of improvements have been made to make profiles more robust and to recover from certain errors
• We now support Japanese and Korean IME for text chat.
• Emitter prediction has been improved
• The player proximity switch now has a ‘require all’ option in it
• An option has been added to cycle between various level information when viewing community levels on the earth
• Various other LittleBigStore improvements

Wheelman Adrenaline-Pumped Super Moves and Hollywood-Style Driving Action video game on Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 and PC out now

Midway and Tigon Studios announce that Wheelman, the action-packed driving game featuring film star Vin Diesel as undercover agent and expert driver-for-hire Milo Burik, has shipped and is available at retailers starting today. Wheelman is available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC and is rated 16+ by PEGI.

In Wheelman, Milo Burik gets caught in a crossfire of chaos and corruption while trying to stay one step ahead of local law enforcement and rival gangs in the beautifully re-created city of Barcelona, Spain. In Wheelman, the player’s car is the weapon. Players weave in and out of traffic, engaging in intense vehicular warfare, leaving wreckage in their wake as they take out anything or anyone that gets in the way with innovative super moves like “Vehicle Melee,” “AirJack” and the “Cyclone.”





“First and foremost Wheelman is designed to be action packed, accessible and over-the-top driving fun,” said Leonie Manshanden, Global Marketing Director at Midway Games. “Wheelman’s dynamic systems adjust to the player’s experience level so that everyone – from a novice to an expert gamer – can play and feel as if they’re an action hero in a driving game.”



Inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences, Wheelman will deliver powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline. In addition, there are more than 100 side missions available, giving players plenty of opportunities to steer through the streets of virtual Barcelona, while earning vehicle upgrades, achievements and trophies.

Valkyrie Profile - Covenant of the Plume on Nintendo DS out now

The time has come to reap vengeance on the valkyrie who claimed the soul of Wylfred’s father.

Armed with the sinister power of the Destiny Plume, he is faced with a life-altering decision.

Will he succumb to the darkness in order to exact his revenge? On the crimson-stained battlefield, victory belongs only to true tacticians of war.

New content now available on the website!!

The Amazing Race - Emmy award winning TV series now to become video games series

Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc., and CBS Consumer Products announced today that Ludia will create video games based on the seven-time Emmy award-winning “The Amazing Race” television series. The North America-wide deal will see the reality TV sensation launch games across multiple platforms in tandem with the show’s 14th season.

“The heart-pounding adventure, around-the-world competition and postcard worthy settings of ‘The Amazing Race’ are perfectly suited for video game adaptation,” said Alex Thabet, Founder and CEO of Ludia. “We are thrilled to add such a high-energy, suspenseful franchise to our slate, and we will infuse those key elements into a highly social, team-based multiplayer game that unites duos in cooperative game play to compete against rivals.”

“The Amazing Race” video game teams players up in pairs for an unforgettable journey across exotic locations and continents in a race against time and other teams. Players work to find each checkpoint and take on dozens of frantic challenges and tasks as they navigate Detours, Roadblocks and other unpredictable game elements from the show. Working together strategically throughout the game is essential as each team tries to discover hidden clues that are crucial to getting them to the Pit Stop first- and one step closer to ultimate victory at the check-in mat.

“We are delighted to be working with Ludia to deliver an ‘Amazing Race’ experience to a broader public and to offer fans of the show a heightened new level of interaction with the brand,” adds Liz Kalodner, Executive Vice President & General Manager of CBS Consumer Products.

Grand Theft Auto team used the pub for meetings

The developer of the DS version of Grand Theft Auto has spoken of its key to success - regular pub meetings.

In an interview with The Times, Rockstar Leeds boss Gordon Hall spoke of the development process behind DS title Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, which included regular meetings in the pub.

"Rule one is that every other meeting takes place down the pub, where we can talk and the ideas flow," he said. "See that road over there? There's a pub up the hill that'd go out of business if it wasn't for us."

Another important factor was ensuring the game was play tested by everyone: "Once a week, we have a day where we stop work, and everybody in the office, my PA included, will play a portion of the game we're working on at random.

"We may only have 16 people working on a title at any one time, but as far as I'm concerned, all 80 people here are games makers. We listen to everybody's comments and try to make improvements accordingly.



"Over the two years we've been working on Chinatown Wars, everyone you see in here has played every single section of the game. We all know it inside out."

Source: DigitalSpy

ESR European Street Racer PC video game race through the streets of seven of Europes principal cities including Moscow, Warsaw, London, Paris, Madrid,

Gentlemen Start your engines!

Test your driving skills and race through the streets of seven of Europes principal cities including Moscow, Warsaw, London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin and Hamburg.

Construction sites, traffic, pedestrians, obstacles, speed cameras, and more danger than you can possibly imagine at high speed await you. Choose from a selection of modified super cars, tuning options, day and night racing modes. Drive as fast as you like and beat your mates on LAN and Internet you will race against real players all over Europe!!! European Street Racing is the fast and furious new street racing game from XIDER Games.

• The only racing game with 7 original European cities 
  
• 12 car models inspired from the hottest European cars 
  
• Destructible cars and objects, day und night modus, spectacular stunts, tuning options 
  
• Race against your friends in LAN and Internet
  

Outrun online arcade video game on PS3 and Xbox 360

SEGA’s classic arcade racer returns, but this time it’s in stunning HiDef and available via PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by acclaimed Sheffield studio Sumo Digital, OutRun Online Arcade, will be available early 2009.

Test your time, speed and handling ability as you race through vibrant, colourful stages and rediscover the 15 glorious OutRun courses. From the steep streets of San Francisco to the beautiful beaches of California, it’s mile after mile of unrelenting acceleration, thrills and action. Feel the kick as you put your foot to the floor in one of the 10 high-performance, fully licensed Ferrari cars as you race your way across the U.S. to a killer soundtrack.

For the first time on PlayStation Network and Xbox LIV, OutRun Online Arcade delivers online multiplayer racing for up to 6 players, with fast paced OutRun, Heart Attack and Time Attack modes, the draw to the open road has never been so appealing. OutRun Online Arcade on Xbox LIVE will feature achievements and voice; and on PlayStation Network will include trophies, voice over IP and leaderboards.

Which route will you choose on your drive for the highest possible score?

PDC World Championship Darts 2009 - You’ll be throwing for the match!

Using real-life player averages and incorporating professional player character traits, playing against the top talent in PDC Darts Tournaments couldn’t feel more realistic.

Immerse yourself in the experience: You’ll be able to match or beat their stamina, anticipate their strategies, hit the doubles and the triples, then go in for the kill and check out when they’re close to the wire!

PDC World Championship Darts 2009 on Wii™ gives you the feel of the true darts physics, providing a more natural throwing experience, realistic dart collisions and bed bouncing sound FX – “It’s back to back maximum magic”!

With “player cam” zoom-ins and Wii Remote™ vibration feedback for those all important 180s & check outs, you’ll be feeling the oche heartbeat.

With over 4,000 lines of commentary using TV’s voice of darts, Sid Waddell and raspy voiced scorer Russ Bray, PDC World Championship Darts 2009 on Wii™ will prove to be a double top darts experience.

PDC World Championship Darts 2009 is released on 29th May 2009 on both Nintendo DS™ and Wii formats.

Action-thriller darkSector video game PC Xbox 360 PlayStation 3

The Games Company is going to release the sinister action-thriller Dark Sector on the PC in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, this summer.

In this mailing we would like to introduce you to the unique weapon of the main protagonist Hayden Tenno - the GLAIVE:

Agent Hayden Tenno belongs to a special unit of the CIA and is known for his uncompromising operation methods. No matter how dangerous the job might be, he takes care of it with deadly precision. His latest mission takes him to Lasria, a city in Eastern Europe, where he is being infected with the treacherous Technocyte virus. While the virus transformed Lasria’s civilians into Zombies, Tenno develops supernatural abilities. One of the side effects of the virus is the so called GLAIVE, a boomerang-like weapon, which is growing out of Tenno’s arm, early in the game. The GLAIVE consists of three razor sharp blades and can either be used as a close combat weapon or for long distances. After thrown, the GLAIVE returns automatically to Hayden and can be used as much as he likes. During the game Hayden gets access to the following upgrades of the GLAIVE, which are making it even more powerful:

- ability to remotely control the GLAIVE in midair and kill multiple enemies
- shield, reflecting all kinds of threats, such as projectiles etc., back to the enemy
- ability to charge the GLAIVE with electricity, fire and even ice
- ability to make Hayden invisible for a limited amount of time.

In Dark Sector the GLAIVE cannot just be used to incapacitate the enemy but also to solve mini-puzzles or to collect items. For additional firepower a variety of firearms can be used parallel to the GLAIVE.

Lecerous Leisure Suit Larry - Box Office Bust Xbox 360 video game in stores now

The lovable and always lecherous Larry is back in his latest, innuendo-filled adventure as Leisure Suit Larry - Box Office Bust launches into stores today* for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC with a S.R.P. of £19.99 on the Funsta label.



Marking a return of the trademark humour that has brought joy (and sniggers) to millions of teenagers for over two decades, Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust brings the series to current gen consoles and PC.

Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust sees players take control of the misguided Larry Lovage as he spends his vacation working at his uncle’s film studio. Excited at the hope of picking out his perfect lady from Tinsletown’s most endowed, Larry soon uncovers a plot from a rival studio that threatens his uncle’s latest movie success; now it’s up to Larry to save the day (as long as he can concentrate on the right assets for long enough).




Developed by Team17 and laden with illustrious voice talent from Hollywood’s glamorous glitterati, players will meet and interact with outrageous characters like Ginger Vitus (Carmen Electra: Starsky & Hutch) and Hugh Jassdick (Tom Arnold: True Lies, ER, Roseanne) as they tackle exploration, platforming, racing, puzzle-solving and seduction challenges to get the girls and save the studio.



Additional voice talent in Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust includes an all-star cast of actors and actresses, including Jay Mohr (Last Comic Standing), Dave Attell (Insomniac), Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie), Artie Lange (Mad TV), Patrick Warburton (Family Guy), Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development), Nikki Cox (Las Vegas), Peter Graves (Mission Impossible), Jane Lynch (The 40 Year Old Virgin) and Josh Keaton (The Spectacular Spider-Man) as the voice of Larry Lovage.

Join Larry on the studio tour that Hollywood never wanted people to see as Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust launches for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC today*, with a PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system version to follow.