NHL 09 video game predicts Boston Bruins will win the Stanley Cup

The Boston Bruins will win the Stanley Cup for the first time in 37 years, defeating original six rival Chicago Blackhawks in a six game series, according to the official EA SPORTS simulation of the 2009 NHL playoffs on the award-winning NHL 09 videogame.

Boston, led by shutdown defenseman Zdeno Chara, outmuscled the Blackhawks and received timely scoring from Conn Smythe Trophy winner Phil Kessel to capture its sixth Stanley Cup, and first since 1972. Kessel, playing on the Bruins top line with playoff leading scorer Marc Savard, delivered two overtime game-winners during the Finals. He finished with 14 goals in the playoffs, including five in the Finals.

The EA SPORTS simulation predicts Boston and Chicago will appear in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in 17 and 15 years, respectively. Boston last appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1990, losing 4 games to 1 to the Edmonton Oilers. Chicago lost in four straight games to Pittsburgh in the 1992 Stanley Cup Finals.



2009 Stanley Cup Finals
Game 1 – Boston 4 Chicago 2
Game 2 – Boston 3 Chicago 2 OT
Game 3 – Chicago 3 Boston 1
Game 4 – Boston 4 Chicago 3 OT
Game 5 – Chicago 4 Boston 3
Game 6 – Boston 5 Chicago 3

Boston reached the Stanley Cup Finals with 4-2 series wins over Montreal, and Carolina, and a thrilling seven games series victory over the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Finals, according to NHL 09. Chicago, making its first playoff appearance since 2001-02, upset President’s Trophy winner and top seed San Jose in seven games in the Western Conference Finals after series wins over Calgary (4-2) and Vancouver (4-2).

The defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings were upset by Columbus Blue Jackets, who were making their first playoff appearance, in a seven game first round series.

The NHL 09 computerized simulation is conducted using artificial intelligence that uses real-life data from each team, such as player ratings and line combinations, and includes variances such as injuries and hot streaks to predict a realistic outcome of each game and series.
EA SPORTS NHL 09 has won 12 Sports Game of the Year awards and is the highest rated* sports game on Xbox 360. Feel what it’s like to be an NHL superstar in Be A Pro mode. Create yourself in game, choose your position, insert yourself onto the roster of your favorite team and then lead them to the Stanley Cup in NHL 09.

Assets:
B-roll footage of the EA SPORTS Stanley Cup Final playoff simulation between Boston and Chicago is available by contacting Steve Frost. Screen shots of the playoff simulation are available at info.ea.com.

Eastern Conference Finals
Game 1 – Boston 3 Washington 2 OT
Game 2 – Boston 4 Washington 3
Game 3 – Washington 4 Boston 1
Game 4 – Washington 4 Boston 2
Game 5 – Boston 2 Washington 1
Game 6 – Washington 4 Boston 3 OT
Game 7 – Boston 3 Washington 2

Western Conference Finals
Game 1 – Chicago 5 San Jose 4
Game 2 – San Jose 5 Chicago 3
Game 3 – Chicago 4 San Jose 3 OT
Game 4 – San Jose 3 Chicago 1
Game 5 – San Jose 4 Chicago 3
Game 6 – Chicago 4 San Jose 2
Game 7 – Chicago 4 San Jose 3

Eastern Conference
Round 1
(1) Boston defeats (8) Montreal , 4-2
(2) Washington defeats (7) NY Rangers, 4-2
(4) Pittsburgh defeats (5) Philadelphia, 4-3
(6) Carolina defeats (3) New Jersey, 4-2
Round 2
(1) Boston defeats (6) Carolina, 4-2
(2) Washington defeats (4) Pittsburgh, 4-3
Eastern Conference Finals
(1) Boston defeats (2) Washington, 4-3
Western Conference
Round 1
(1) San Jose defeats (8) Anaheim, 4-2
(3) Vancouver defeats (6) St. Louis, 4-2
(4) Chicago defeats (5) Calgary, 4-2
(7) Columbus defeats (2) Detroit, 4-3
Round 2
(1) San Jose defeats (7) Columbus, 4-1
(4) Chicago defeats (3) Vancouver, 4-2
Western Conference Finals
(4) Chicago defeats (1) San Jose, 4-3

Stanley Cup Finals
Boston defeats Chicago, 4-2
Playoff Scoring Leaders
Player GP G A PTS
Marc Savard 25 8 19 27
Alexander Ovechkin 20 15 11 26
Patrick Kane 25 10 14 24
Phil Kessel 25 14 9 23
Joe Thornton 19 7 15 22
Patrick Marleau 19 10 11 21
Jonathan Toews 25 10 11 21
Alexander Semin 20 9 12 21
David Krejci 25 6 14 20
Martin Havlat 25 12 8 20
Nicklas Backstrom 20 6 14 20
*according to metacritic.com

Deca Sports 2 video game out soon on Nintendo Wii

Athletes of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels wanted! Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, announced that DECA SPORTS 2 will be released in Fall 2009, following the landmark success of DECA SPORTS, the exclusive title for Nintendo Wii that shipped two million units.

“Due to the massive popularity of sports games on Wii, the demand for in-game variety and online gameplay has never been greater,” said Mike Pepe, Director of Marketing at Hudson Entertainment. “With online play and 10 new sporting events, we believe DECA SPORTS 2 will delight fans and new players alike.”

As the only Wii sports compilation game with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection online multiplayer, DECA SPORTS 2 will allow players to compete against other ‘DECAthletes’ from around the country. Featuring diverse sports such as synchronized swimming, motorcycle road racing, speed skating, ice hockey, mogul skiing, dodge ball, tennis, and darts, as well as lesser known international sports such as petanque and kendo, DECA SPORTS 2 will continue the original game’s credo of “the Everybody Sports Game.” Besides the new play, gamers will also be able to design their own teams, customizing uniforms, athlete skill sets, and even the looks of the athletes themselves.

Saw video game coming to PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 and PC

The Company that Invented the Survival Horror GenrePartners with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures to Bring SAW, the Most Popular Horror Film Franchise of All-Time to Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Windows PC.

Konami announce SAW is being developed for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. SAW will invite players to engage in a horrific game inside the treacherous corridors of an abandoned insane asylum that has been transformed into a gauntlet of terrors by Jigsaw, SAW's maniacal antagonist. SAW will expand the survival horror genre by allowing players, for the first time to experience the terror of SAW on the game console, by pitting them against Jigsaw, his brutal traps and the mind bending puzzles that have become synonymous with the film franchise.



"Konami, partnering with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures to create SAW was a very organic synergy," said David Daniels, Director of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "As the leader in the survival horror genre, it only made sense to align with one of cinema's most iconic horror franchises to create an entirely new survival horror experience."

"We are always looking for exciting opportunities to extend the SAW experience beyond the theater. Partnering with Konami, the creators of the survival horror genre, to bring Jigsaw to the video game console was great way to accomplish that." says Aubrey McClure, Vice President, Promotions and Licensing for Lionsgate.

Producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules of Twisted Pictures added, "Through the years, it has been important to us to consistently find new ways to engage and thrill horror audiences, this game is the next step, transporting fans directly into Jigsaw's labyrinth."

Developed by Zombie Studios and based on the incredibly successful film franchise from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, SAW uses the incredible graphic capabilities of the next generation consoles, to create a terrifying experience that offers truly unique gameplay features that will allow players to pit their wits against Jigsaw and make their choice...live or die.

SAW will be released in North America this fall.

Silent Scope video game soon to the iPhone and iPod Touch

Konami’s Popular Rail Shooter Permeates the iPhone and iPod Touch with Multiple Gameplay Modes, Touch Screen Capabilities and Plenty of Action

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 who 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 a portable gaming experience,” said Anthony Borquez, Vice President of Konami Mobile and Online. “Silent Scope allows players to perfect their sharpshooting skills wherever they go.”

Designed to take full advantage of the iPhone’s unique touch screen capabilities, 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. Additionally, the Arcade Mode 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.

Dance Dance Revolution iPhone and iPod Touch video game Fact Sheet

DanceDanceRevolution, Konami’s popular music and rhythm franchise, boogies onto the iPhone and iPod Touch, bringing the classic arcade experience to an all-new platform.

In this addictive music rhythm game, players can choose from up to three gameplay modes, including Shake Mode, Game Mode, and Training Mode.

In Shake Mode, players can utilize the Accelerometer to shake the device in the direction of the arrows. While DDR experts can go straight to the Game Mode featuring non-stop dance action to their song of choice, novices can get their DDR training wheels with basic lessons in the Training Mode.

The Training Mode also allows players to grasp the tempo in the game with various tools, including a metronome. Accompanied by a soundtrack packed with both new and old tracks from past DDR titles and features unique to the iPhone and iPod Touch, no dance party is complete without DanceDanceRevolution S.


Key Features
Next iteration in the popular music rhythm franchise re-designed to take full advantage of the iPhone’s capabilities by utilizing the Accelerometer and Multi-Touch
Featuring 26 songs and 18 playable characters
Three gameplay modes including Shake Mode, Game Mode, and Training Mode
Featuring soundtracks with both new and old tracks from previous DDR titles


Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Developer: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Platform: iPhone, iPod Touch
Genre: Music Rhythm
Release Date: March 5, 2009
Players: 1

VIRUS WAR Xbox 360 video game

Braintonik today announced the release of its first game entitled VIRUS WAR. This game was developed for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Virus War is an intense and fast paced shooter game that will keep gamers on adrenaline. Players will control a nano-ship while fighting attacking viruses.

“We are quite proud of achieving this milestone” said Nicolas Michaud, Founder of Braintonik, ”and we believe that players will enjoy the pumped up environment that Virus War offers. This game started as my kid’s dream and has now become reality”.

NosTale – New Addition to NeoFun Free to play video games

Tale of the Nomads of the Silver Spirit launches on April 16, 2009.

NosTale, a fantasy MMORPG, will be added to the list of games available on NeoFun, the global free-to-play game portal operated by Lizard Interactive.

NosTale has colorful and bright graphics with an easy to use interface. The characters and backgrounds are very pleasing to look at and add to the enjoyment of this fantasy adventure.

Nostale is a tale about the adventures of the Nomads of the Silver Spirit. It is free-to-play with a variety of things for players to do such as chat, quest, train, party, set up shops, go on raids and many other activities. Players start off as Adventurers and then branch off into one of three classes – Swordsman, Archer or Sorcerer. The quest system in NosTale has a story line and is divided into acts. Players can have companions in the game, a pet and Nosmate (NPC) which are also able to attack and defend. There are many raid maps and up to 15 players may take part in raids. There are also Mini Lands that players may decorate and entertain guests. Four types of mini-games may be played in these Mini Lands. In addition, NosTale offers several varieties of Player versus Player combat including dueling and fight arenas.

With well established fan bases around the world in all the major countries, NosTale’s global server is certain to be a favorite destination for all gamers. For free download, please visit the global game portal - www.neofun.com.

LUNA Online Expansion: Rise of Spirit

LUNA Online announces new expansion, Rise of Spirit. A 3rd Job change has open up and players have a choice of 12 different jobs to select. Other than that, 4 new maps are up for characters of higher level to explore.

During the launch of expansion, all players will get a chance to get a free skill reset, providing players an opportunity to rebuild their character.

LUNA Online is an MMORPG with many social interactive functions such as Match-Making, farms, couple instances and many more for players to explore.

To further provide a better gaming experience for players from around the world, LUNA Online will be upgrading their internet connection in May 2009. Players will be able to roam the Blueland with low latency and higher performance.
Official English Website: http://luna.runup.com.sg

LUNA Online Team

LUNA Online
Luna online is a MMORPG where Elfs and Humans must bond together to fight the evil that invades their Blue land. Game characters are super cute style, with very manga-like (cartoon-like) facial expression. The game also provides the unique “Friendship system” and “Family system”, and it has a very convenient trading, dating, family and community system for everyone. You can also build up your farm, plant, business, train and feed your own lovely mounts and pets.
Official Site: http://luna.runup.com.sg

IGN get a look at Six Days in Fallujah the controversial video agme

ign have posted their views after a first look at Six Days in Fallujah the new FPS war game from Atomic Games.

I what looks like a standard FPS war game Atomic have added almost total destruction to the landscape and buildings. ign seemed disappointed with the graphics but it is early days and they could be improved...

The Battle of Fallujah took place in November of 2004 and was one of the bloodiest battles in the Iraq War. The aim of this game is not political. Don't expect there to be any message of who was in the right or wrong. The aim is simply to tell the true stories of the men and women that lived through the fight. A group of 42 marines offered up diaries, recollections, photos and videos to ensure the game you play is as close to the real thing as possible.

Read the full post here on IGN...

Helldorado PC video game - go for your gun cowboy

Viva Media announced the release of Helldorado today, a tactical-action strategy game set in the old Wild West. Viva Media CEO Carlo Voelker commented, “This is a rich and detailed strategy game complete with exciting action and a thrilling storyline. Fans of the genre will not be disappointed.”

Helldorado was developed by Spellbound. The developer is well-known for excellence in its prior western-themed games, Desperados and Desperados 2.

1883, SANTA FE. Peace in this town has been shattered by a shocking kidnapping. Gather your men and ride on a series of challenging missions to stop treacherous, marauding outlaws in this story of nasty blackmail and revenge. The cast of characters include John Cooper, Kate O’Hara, Doc McCoy, Sam Williams, Pablo Sanchez, and Hawkeye. Capture a train a load of loot, dodge through saloon fights, a jail-break, and shoot-outs! The stage is set for this Wild West Adventure. Will you live to tell the tale?
Welcome to Helldorado. Is your trigger finger twitching yet?
At a glance:
-Quickly start the action by playing the exciting tutorial
-More than one way to play... Play it your way... or all ways
-60 different enemies with tactical behavior driven by our advanced AI system
-Multi-character game play: Play as 6 different characters, each with different specialist skills, abilities, and weaponry.
-3 levels of difficulty
-Movie Mode: Record your heroic deeds!
-Wild West: Experience truly authentic Wild
West locations on the PC, from a stormy train robbery to bloody sunsets and beautiful old New Orleans, and more.
-Technology: Switch between tactical view & actions view seamlessly, Bloom and HDR rendering, nVidia PhysX technology
-Weapons and Equipment: 6 shooter pistol, shotguns, rifle, bow and arrow, derringer, knifes, tomahawks and other weapons found in an 1880’s arsenal.