Silent Scope iPhone and iPod Touch video game

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Silent Scope is coming soon to the iPhone and iPod touch.

Based on the popular arcade game originally released in 1999, players take on the role of the world's top sniper and must defeat terrorists to save the American First Family, including the President of the United States, who have been abducted by terrorists in Chicago.

"With the release of Silent Scope on the iPhone and iPod touch, we're substantiating our commitment to developing quality content that takes our top franchise titles and turns them into an on-the-go gaming experience," said Anthony Borquez, Vice President of Konami Mobile and Online. "Silent Scope allows players to conceal their firearms and perfect their sharpshooting skills wherever they go."

Designed to take full advantage of Apple's innovative Multi-Touch user interface, Silent Scope will feature tap-to-shoot game controls. In this rail shooter, players can choose from different gameplay modes, including Arcade Mode and Training Mode. Inexperienced marksmen can practice precision shooting in the Training Mode, while veteran snipers can go straight to the Arcade Mode featuring up to three stages of gameplay: Story, Shooting Range and Time Attack. The Arcade Mode also allows players to change the game settings to Difficulty, Player Life and Branch Select.

Silent Scope is coming soon and will be available for download from the Apple App Store on iPhone and iPod touch.

Noir Online Fantasy World video game introduction

It’s grown out of fantasy world which is the mainstream of MMORPG in current days and claims to stand for reality with characteristic materials. Family oriented systems are one of the main features of Noir Online that enhance interests in aspect of community.



Based on Shanghai in China where the chaotic era of big changes to modern times, hard-core action in a never-seen whole new world of mix of east and west. Realistic 3D graphic grown out of fantasy and objects of reality is described accurately after years of historical research.

According to its concept of a world of Mafia and fights to conquer the city, main targets are users over 18 years old and higher.

Noir Online is an action MMORPG, aimed to conquer the city through scrambles for reigning regions, set in imaginary city of Blue-Shanghai in China, 1930.

From the very beginning of planning, it is made not a fantasy but a reality based, and 4 years of historical research made this possible, which sets the game apart from other MMOGs.

Intense battles alongside subjects of integrity and betrayal in the world of Mafia are also exciting aspects of Noir.

Furthermore, watching their family grows through the variety of battles on the base of realm unit, family unit, individual unit and others on a bigger scale keep users interested and allow all members to stay deep involved in the family and get inspired regardless of levels or realms.

Special features:
1) Items – The power of Unity, Strengthening System, Enchant System etc...

2) Battle System – Instance Battle, Fast Action, Rage Gauge Skill, Sworn brother combo.

3) Family System – Family is the same as ‘guild’ in other games, and a kind of organization existing only in the world of ‘Noir’. You can be deep involved in family by taking as many battles as possible, or you can remain in your family just as member for social reasons like making friends.

4) Stock Trading System – This unique system of Noir Online provides additional amusements for users. You can be part of this in-game stock market by selling and buying stocks just like in real world. It would be wise to keep conservation on stock news, if you intend to make good profits from stock market! Come join us right now!!!

5) The Wanted System – This is what enables you to ask for the wanted man and put the money on his head. A hunter is rewarded with pre-selected prize when the wanted man gets killed.



System Requirements:
Required
CPU Pentium 4.3.0
RAM 512M
VGA GeForce 6600
DirectX 9.0C

Minimum
CPU Pentium III 800 MHz
RAM 256M
VGA GeForce 5200
DirectX 9.0C

PC video game Digimon RPG

Digimon RPG is the first digimon MMORPG game based on original ‘Digimon’, which is a sensational animation worldwide.
Since the service started in 10th of March, 2003, Korea, it has been recording 20% of sales boost with 3 millions of subscribers and 5000 of CCU. About 352 different kinds of Digimon characters are added to the Digimon Tamers, which were made under strict supervision of BANDAI. Those Digimons are also in favor with the fans of original Digimon animation.

Digimon & Animation
Digimons are created by representative Japanese toy company ‘Bandai’ based on Hongo Akiyoshi’s draft. It is also made for TV animation series brought to kids by one of the legendary Japanese broad casts TOEI and no doubtfully being loved worldwide.

Special Features:
1) Broad user’s class – Digimon characters are already well known through game, animation and toys worldwide. It brings beneficial effect to Digimon RPG. Various kinds of ‘Digimon’ animation series are shown on TV, and people who watched those have high interests in Digimon RPG.

2) Advantage of Game Play – Digimon RPG has own unique turn-play system so it lets everyone feel easy and fun. Turn-play system gives fair opportunity to both of offense and defense by simply clicking the mouse, which has an easy accessibility so that young people find it easy to focus on playing.

3) A variety of Character – Since 2003, Digimon RPG service has added about 352 different kinds of Digimon characters. Digimon RPG has a lot more characters compared with other games. Furthermore, there will be added 1000 or more different kinds of Digimons continuously. Content with many characters is one of the strong points at playing this game.

System Requirements:
Required Minimum
CPU Pentium 4 (1.3 GHz)
RAM 256 MB
VGA Video memory 16MB
OS Window 98 / XP / 2000
ETC Direct X 8.1, over 1G hard disk

Minimum
CPU Pentium 3 (400 MHz)
RAM 128 MB
VGA Video memory 8MB
OS Window 98
ETC Direct X 8.1, over 1G hard disk

Rock Band Unplugged video game on PSP

Rock Band Unplugged to utilize the first fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content on the PSP system

Rock Band Unplugged exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. The game will be available in North America and Europe beginning June 9, 2009, with software retailing for £29.99 in the United Kingdom.

“Rock Band Unplugged reinvents band gameplay while staying true to the authentic feel of the Rock Band console games,” said Bob Picunko, Senior Vice President of Electronic Games for MTV Games. “Harmonix delivers innovation with every game they develop and we are excited to continue our long-list of industry firsts with the Rock Band in-game wireless music store on the PSP system.”

Rock Band Unplugged creates a full band experience in the palm of your hand by combining traditional beat match gameplay with key elements from both Rock Band and Rock Band 2, such as overdrive and chords. Your hands are the “peripherals” in Rock Band Unplugged, allowing you to take direct control of the lead/bass guitars, drums and vocals. In addition, players can expect a rich Rock Band experience with fully functional modes like World Tour, Band Survival and Warm Up and a robust character creator for full customization.

Rock Band Unplugged will feature over 40 master-recordings including nine exclusive new songs that will debut on the PSP system before being offered as downloadable content for console versions of Rock Band. Plus, Rock Band Unplugged will include the first fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content on the PSP system in the North American and European markets, leveraging the PSP system’s wireless capabilities. The in-game store will be powered by PlayStation®Network, and players will be able to use their existing PlayStation Network account to purchase tracks, similar to the Rock Band console experience. PSP system owners will also have the option of purchasing tracks via PlayStation®Store on the PC.

The following tracks will launch exclusively through Rock Band Unplugged on the PSP system for a limited time before becoming downloadable content for the other platforms:

• 3 Doors Down - "Kryptonite"
• AFI - "Miss Murder"
• Alice in Chains - "Would?"
• Audioslave - "Gasoline"
• Black Tide - "Show Me the Way"
• Blink 182 - "What's My Age Again"
• Freezepop - "Less Talk More Rokk"
• Jackson 5 - "ABC"
• Tenacious D - "Rock Your Socks"

Rock Band is the ultimate platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune – all while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. Featuring the most master recordings of any music game ever by the world’s biggest rock artists, Rock Band includes tracks that span every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock, to heavy metal and punk.

Rock Band Unplugged is developed by Harmonix in partnership with Backbone Entertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio, and based on the award-winning Rock Band series of games.

Easter Event in Leading Free-to-Play MMORPG Silkroad Online

Players Hunt for Easter Eggs and Earn Extra EXP Throughout the Holiday Celebration

the launch of an Easter celebration in fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online. From April 8 through April 28, players will receive extra EXP and have the opportunity to win valuable in-game items by collecting rare Easter eggs.

Players can hunt and slay monsters in Silkroad Online for a chance to receive randomly-dropped eggs, which may be traded in for reward items including Grade-B Devil's Spirits, Berserker Regeneration Potions, Alchemic Stones, and Subscription Cards. In addition, players will receive 20 percent bonus experience throughout the Easter event.

To find out more about the Silkroad Online Easter event, visit the official website at www.joymax.com/silkroad.

About Silkroad Online
Silkroad Online is a massively multiplayer online RPG that puts the player deep into historical fantasy, joining the Chinese and European civilizations along the Silk Road trade route. Traveling across Jangan, from China to Constantinople, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. The most recent expansion, Legend III Roc Mountain, added new territory, quests, weapons, and an increased level cap for adventurers. With over 18 million registered users and 170,000 concurrent players worldwide, the triangular conflict of Silkroad Online has never been more exciting. More information about Silkroad Online is available at www.joymax.com/silkroad.

Farmyard Party video game coming soon on Nintendo Wii

Data Design Interactive - a successful video games publisher and games developer - today announced their forthcoming family sporting events game ‘Farmyard Party’ has gone gold and will be released on their dedicated Nintendo Wii label Popcorn Arcade.

Farmyard Party brings farmyard fun to the Nintendo Wii. The game has eight sporting events which are divided into four categories: all-round, speed, power, and skill. Game modes include party modes themed around event styles, single event fun and some hilarious bonus games.

The game play revolves around using a combination of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk in various ways to complete each event. The events require a combination of speed, timing and more than a little sweat!

Alongside the challenges of beating the game records and those of your friends, there are a number of new characters, bonus games and a development gallery for players to enjoy.
Based on the cornerstones of sportsmanship and competitiveness of the fun and crazy games, Farmyard Party is an ideal choice for family friendly fun this Easter. Farmyard Party provides an entertaining multiplayer experience (4 player mode), with colourful graphics and physically demanding gameplay.

Product Information
Release date: Q2 2009
Genre: Sports / Party
No. of players: Up to 4 players
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Developer: Data Design Interactive
Publisher: Data Design Interactive

Ghostbusters video game gadgets and gear

Ghostbusters - Tools of the trade

Since Ghostbusters Wii follows the storyline written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, a specific stockpile of gadgets and devices are required to match the dialog and story elements. The default Ghostbusters gear (proton pack, trap and PKE meter) were a no-brainer, but some of the newer, cool gadgets developed by Terminal Reality and Dan Aykroyd for the Xbox360/PS3 version weren’t specifically tailored for the Wii. Therefore, we decided to focus on the Wii's one-of-a-kind controller that offers more natural-feeling control options not only through a few simple, well-placed motion-based gestures but also by aiming directly into the game with an on-screen targeting reticule.



Standard equipment
Of course we couldn't make a Ghostbusters game without the most basic tools in the paranormal investigators toolset. Anyone who has seen the movies will recognize the proton beam, the default tool for any Ghostbuster. Its signature orange and blue lightning spills uncontainable from the tip of the Neutrona Wand and destroys just about everything it hits. Against ghosts, it weakens their spectral energy. Once the ghost's energy is exhausted, the beam wraps around it like a lasso, giving the player a chance to wrangle the ghost into a trap.

An upgrade to the original proton packs comes in the form of the boson dart, a super de-polarized burst of boson particles that overcharges the beam briefly, sending a miniature sun along the length of the beam to destroy anything it touches. It can drain a ghost's energy in one or two shots, but it overheats the pack very quickly. It should be used with caution. (But it usually isn't.)



The ghost trap hasn't changed much since it was last seen in the movies. It still performs its intended function admirably. Any time a weakened ghost is dragged above it, it automatically triggers, opening its tiny gate and emitting a ghost-pulling cone of energy that can suck any ghost into its mysterious core.

Every Ghostbuster is equipped with the standard PKE Meter and Ecto-Goggles (also called Para-Goggles). The distinctive handheld ghost-sensing device alerts the player when ghosts are near and can be used to track ghosts. The Goggles are a separate view mode, giving the player a first-person perspective through his avatar's eyes into the ghost world beyond. Ectoplasmic residue and other details, hints and clues are visible only through the lenses of this paranormal tracking device.

"He slimed me"
The player's upgraded prototype proton pack has a slime-launching mode that not only harms negatively-charged enemies but also coats targeted objects with positively-charged slime. He can then "wrangle" the goo-splattered object in much the same way ghosts are wrangled. This gives the player a certain level of control over the environment in ways that don't involve just running and gunning. Using the Wii's pointer, the player can manipulate elements in the world to solve complex puzzles that challenge the mind as well as the reflexes. Adding to this mechanic, the player can also fire a boson dart into a wrangled object to launch it like a missile across the environment, so the player can expect some challenging dual-stage puzzles which require him to not only find and acquire a critical object but also line up a shot like a billiards ball to plug his wrangled object into a distant socket.

The secondary mode of the slime blower traps an ever-expanding gob of positive slime at the nozzle of the modified proton wand. The player fills that wobbling lump of slime as much as he can before releasing it as a slime mine. One well-placed slime mine can splatter an entire area with positive slime, washing away any traces of the negative black slime that protects certain enemies.

Hold still
Another new device Egon invents during the course of the game is the Stasis Beam which allows the player to immobilize specters. When swarmed by ghosts, the player can lock all of the ghosts in place temporarily while he deals with one specific threat at a time. The stasis beam's effect is short-lived, so players must cautiously juggle the tasks of keeping some ghosts immobilized while trapping others.

If the player is feeling overwhelmed by swarming wisps or other small, non-trappable monsters, he should activate the secondary mode of the stasis beam: the Shock Blast. Not only does this concentrated pulse of stasis energy blast ghosts back, it deals tremendous damage to any nearby monsters or the highly destructible environment. Simple wisps pop like balloons when caught in the blast radius of this tool, and it also eliminates the small objects (furniture, appliances and the like) that phantoms will otherwise possess and use as weapons against the player.

Ready to roll
Equipped with all of this gear, the player is ready to take on any supernatural challenge thrown at him. The PKE meter and Ecto-Goggles lead him to the ghosts. His proton beam and other tools weaken and stun the ghosts. His trap finally locks the ghosts away for good. It's simple in concept, but utilizing the right tools at the right time in the worst of conditions is more than challenging enough to keep the player's pulse racing. It's a good thing he's not going in alone!

Upcoming Nintendo Wii game Swords & Soldiers in Frankfurt

Swords & Soldiers will be shown off at the Nintendo of Europe WiiWare Media Summit held on the 7th and 8th of April 2009 at the NOE headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.

Swords & Soldiers is a fresh sidescrolling real-time strategy game, in many ways a first for Nintendo's Wii system. In the game, three unique factions battle for the powers of the gods. Each faction has his own completely unique units and spells allowing for lots of strategies and variety. They can battle it out in their own campaigns, totalling 30 levels of single player goodness. After those there are 3 highscore based challenge modes, allowing for almost infinite replayability. Attaining 20 hours of playtime should be pretty easy, playing alone.



With friends, however, and that number could easily become a whole lot bigger. In the splitscreen multiplayer mode, players can choose their factions and duke it out on one of the 9 multiplayer maps.

Any attending members of the press are very welcome to check out the game.

RooGoo Twisted Towers video game on Nintendo Wii New Bosses, New Modes and More Revealed for SouthPeak Games' Upcoming Puzzle Game

Roogoo Twisted Towers, the upcoming fast-paced puzzle game for Nintendo Wii. The video showcases exclusive Wii features, including boss fights and mini-games.



Based on the critically acclaimed Roogoo on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Roogoo Twisted Towers is an all-new adventure for the loveable Roogoos in their battle against the evil Meemoos. Using the motion-sensitive Wii Remote™ players spin platforms, catch butterflies, battle fierce enemies and even skydive in their quest to save the planet Roo.

Interactive backgrounds and new gameplay twists build upon the addictive action found in the original. Up to four players can play together in the new co-op mode or go head-to-head in a race to complete a range of challenging stages.

Alongside the Wii version, SouthPeak Games is also launching Roogoo Attack! for Nintendo DS. Both are scheduled for release this summer in Europe.

Gods War Online: Open Beta Starts on April 9th

The official team of GodsWar Online is proud to announce the launch of the Open Beta test at 10:00am April 9th EDT (GMT-4).

Over the past few months, they have been busy updating GodsWar Online constantly, from version 1.0.188 to the latest version 1.0.202, and working hard to tackle the various problems that popped up as well as adjusting the games balance and environment.

For the Open Beta they will be using version 1.0.203. The latest version features a brand-new pet system and their Easter event. In the meantime, a new server, as well as all the celebratory events that go with it, will be released.

In addition, the developers are continuing to improve the game with new functions and new systems, such as the upcoming Constellation System.