Grand Designs 3D PC software discount

To celebrate Grand Designs Live at London Excel, Eleco Visualisation Software, the developer and publisher of Grand Designs 3D are offering buyers of the software at the show a discount of 15%. The public & press will be able to see the software being demonstrated on stand B3 at Grand Designs Live from the 25th April to the 4th May.

Visitors to the stand will also be eligible for a discount voucher allowing a 15% discount on software purchased from www.3darchitect.co.uk for a limited period.

Grand Designs 3D software is for anyone inspired by Grand Designs and who wishes to communicate their own design ideas. Grand Designs 3D allows users to bring their ideas to life before seeking professional advice, whether making changes to existing homes or contemplating a self build project. The software range consists of three products: Grand Designs 3D Kitchen & Bathroom (£24.46), Renovation & Interior (£48.92) and Self Build & Development (£195.73).

The user can complete their design step by step, planning with 2D drawing tools before breathing life into their project by visualising their ideas in 3D. A database of fixtures and fittings allows each project to be furnished and decorated with rendered images demonstrating the effects of texturing, lighting and even shadows. Finally, a 3D walk through feature allows each project to be examined in close-up detail and provides a genuine impression of moving in to the finished home or room.

The software includes some content from the Grand Designs TV programme, such as 2D interior and exterior plans from TV projects and 3D models. You can even base your ideas on your favourite Grand Design from the show. The larger programs will also allow users to export industry standard drawings, in formats used by professional architects and planning authorities.

To complement the software there is a support site [www.3Darchitect.co.uk], which will enable users to download additional content.

The Grand Designs 3D home designer software range will run on Windows XP/Vista.

Run, jump, and collect as many flowers as you can in your quest to reach the exit!

Spell of Play Studios and nornware announce the public release of the PC game Bloom

Spell of Play Studios are proud to announce the final version of Bloom a colorful, fun, non-violent, platforming game. In Bloom your goal is to collect as many flowers as you can and reach the exit as fast as possible.

All while avoiding the weird inhabitants of the strange world of Bloom. Manipulate switches to find hidden areas, explore optional paths and test your wall-jumping skills.

"It's quite refreshing to offer a game that is not about destruction and violence, but rather exploration, skill, puzzling and economy of game design." says Tobias Olsson, of Spell of Play Studios.

Bloom is available for exclusive download via Spell of Play hUb, an unobtrusive digital distribution platform. Review copies are available on request.

As a time limited bonus Spell of Play are offering a 60% discount and you only pay $5.98 for the full version of Bloom!

Game Features

* Crazy wall-jumping action!
* Compete for best time and/or flower count!
* View replays of high scoring games!
* Explore the world of Bloom!
* Manipulate switches and find your own way!
* Original non-violent gameplay!

Urban Extreme - Street Rage video game - Street date and Price structure announced

Data Design Interactive are pleased to announce that the street date and price structure for their Nintendo Wii game entitled ‘Urban Extreme: Street Rage’ to be released on their Popcorn Arcade label, The game will begin hitting stores shelves across Europe on May 22nd SRP £19,99.

Urban Extreme: Street Rage is set in Fortune City. As an experienced Street driver you are forced by the Underworld into a series of extreme and sometimes lethal urban races. Competing in these contests is a dirty business and could cost you your car, and even your life..

• 32 Unique play and unlockable vehicle designs.
• 16 level choices and Cup challenge modes set in a gritty urban environment.
• Test your nerve and take out the most cars with explosive results in Carnage Mode.
• Split screen multiplayer support with widescreen, and hires progressive scan modes.
• Career mode: Spend your hard earnt prize money to buy new cars and enter more expensive races.

The rules of the road don't apply in this high-speed, anything goes competition……

Product Information
Release date: 22nd May 2009
Genre: Sports / Party
No. of players: Up to 4 players
Platform: Nintendo Wii

BioShock 2 latest video PlayStation 3 game screenshots

BioShock 2 will be released simultaneously on PlayStation 3 this time around - here's some screenshots to keep you interested...

the underwater city of Rapture, because we’re here to tell you just how amazing BioShock 2 is already looking, underlined by a drill-wielding Big Daddy of a main character.



Hunting the Big Sisters and utilizing Plasmids to unload a host of destruction, the return of Rapture brings a whole new world of experiences.

We listened last week as a some of the team behind the BioShock series talked about how this sequel came about and how this time around, you can take you Big Daddy outside the indoor confirms of Rapture and explore the surrounding sea. You now have the ability to Harvest or Adopt a Little Sister, and that dynamic will be an important driving force in the game and the incessant hunt for Adam.

And in a few weeks, Jeff and I will hop over to publisher 2K Games for a video interview with some of the brains behind the game. Of course, we’ll need your questions to make that happen. So drop your burning inquiries as comments, and we’ll make sure to get the goods in the very near future.

Official Release - The Chronicles of Spellborn MMORPG

Join the Adventure and make your Spellborn Chronicles!

Acclaim Games is pleased to announce the official release of The Chronicles of Spellborn MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game). To celebrate the official launch, Acclaim will offer all players a free 2 week premium subscription, along with the introduction of a new credit card payment option for added convenience.

With the official release, players are invited to join the fun in one of the most innovative MMORPG's on the market featuring a unique real-time combat system that truly sets the game apart!

Acclaim now offers a new credit card payment option to easily purchase premium subscriptions online using a major credit card! With the addition of this new purchase option, players have the option of buying premium subscriptions with either a major credit card or Acclaim Coins, the universal virtual currency used for all Acclaim games. Those who purchase with Acclaim Coins can also take advantage of the special introductory discount pricing, offered for a limited time only.

To commemorate the release, a special launch promotion will be available from April 23 to May 7 offering a FREE 2 week premium subscription for all new and existing players giving everyone a chance to evaluate the game and experience the unique real-time combat system of Spellborn. New players must register between April 23 and May 7 to get the free subscription.

Pahelika - Secret Legends PC puzzle adventure video game

Pahelika - Secret Legends, a adventure-puzzle game for the PC. Set in a fantasy universe, Pahelika - Secret Legends will take the player on a quest to discover the truth hidden behind an ancient legend. Pahelika - Secret Legends will be available for the PC platform beginning April 30, 2009.

"The fans of adventure gaming will be treated to some innovative puzzles and good story telling", said Pallav Nawani, lead game designer at Ironcode Software. "Although the game features some original puzzles, it is the adventure that really counts, and that is where Pahelika: Secret Legends really shines".

Pahelika: Secret Legends will retail at a price of $19.99 and will be available for the PC, Windows.

War Between the States PC video game Update New features, rule changes, and bug fixes adding more shine to this award winning game

American Civil War strategy game update, Gary Grigsby’s War Between the States. The update includes almost a dozen bug fixes and nine rule changes/added features.

Gary Grigsby’s War Between the States was recently elected Wargame of the Year by Gamer’s Hall and Flash of Steel and has received many favorable reviews and accolades from game reviewers around the world.

The v1.040 update includes a number of important changes to gameplay, such as an accumulating time factor that influences leader initiative, lower initial amphibious transport capacity, reduced Confederate ironclad production and adjustments to supply costs for depots and forts, among others. It is strongly recommended that players read through and print out the Rules Addendum (added to the Documentation folder by this update) to see all the important changes with references to the relevant manual sections. The in-game tutorials have been updated to reflect the rule changes, but the video tutorials do not include any of the rules changes that have been included in the patches made since the initial game release in June 2008.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “It’s no surprise to us why Gary Grigsby’s War Between the States has won so many awards. In fact, some of us feel that this is arguably the best game design in Gary Grigsby’s hall of fame career, and it just keeps getting better. This new update adds more reasons, if any more were needed, for any American Civil War fan to pick up this game right away.”

Taking gamers back to the start of the American Civil War, Gary Grigsby’s War Between the States allows players to experience the trials and tribulations of the role of commander-in-chief for either side. Historically accurate, detailed and finely balanced for realistic gameplay, War Between the States is also easy to play and does not take months to finish.

Promote and cultivate talented young colonels or brigadiers to build Corps and Army commanders that will help you fight and manage the war effort from battles to training of recruits with the utmost efficiency and success. An innovative multi-faceted rank promotion system allows leaders to gain in abilities and power based on their successes, while also simulating the historical progression of leaders during the war. Each decision you make must be weighed carefully, as promoting and demoting leaders, entering neutral states, raising troops and many other actions cost you the political capital that will determine your ability to achieve victory.

This update is comprehensive and will bring any previous version of War Between the States to version 1.040. Get more information on War Between the States from its official product page.

Saints Row 2 downloadable content pack, Ultor Exposed, is now available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

THQ Inc. today announced the Saints Row 2 downloadable content pack, Ultor Exposed, is now available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Ultor Exposed features an all-new mission arc starring adult film star Tera Patrick, as well as new vehicles, multiplayer maps, customization options and a new co-op activity.



Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed is available now on Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft points and PlayStation® Network for $9.99. For the full list of DLC content, please visit community.saintsrow.com.

About Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed
In Ultor Exposed, the first downloadable content for Saints Row 2, gamers return to Stilwater to expose the Ultor Corporation’s latest plans while trying to bring down the evil company once and for all. Players can battle through three all new co-op enabled missions starring adult film star Tera Patrick, while commandeering new air and ground vehicles such as an attack aircraft and a luxury sports car. Ultor Exposed offers all new customization options, including new hairstyles, clothing and costumes, along with new multiplayer maps for the Strong Arm and Gangsta Brawl multiplayer modes. Ultor Exposed is now available on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.

WarII Warfare PC video game Enters Open Beta

Playcomet announced that their second browser game WarII Warfare Enters its Open Beta on April 22, 2009. All new players will be rewarded grand ingame gift and playcomet.com have been parted with several browser game portal site holding OBT code giveaway event.

All new players will be rewarded grand ingame items and weapons. Also those who participated the closed beta will be give extra rewards in three ways.

For more details, please visit the official site : http://ww2.playcomet.com.

About WWII Warfare

Game Title: World WarII Warfare

Publisher: PlayComet (Comet Network Technology co Ltd.)

Game: Browser-based game- Strategy

Status: Open Beta Test

Language: English

Game Fee: Free to play

Official Site: http://ww2.playcomet.com

Introduction

WWII Warfare is a free browser-based strategy game set at the height of World War II. With the Axis against the Allies, both sides will engage in the battle. In WWII Warfare, you can build your own base and develop your infrastructure, such as military academy, medical center, depot and command center, etc. Meanwhile, you can also make your streamlined weaponry and equipment according to your strategy. Ultimately, when you become strong enough, you can wage wars against your targets.

Features

Powers:

There are two sides in WWII Warfare, With the Axis powers against the Allies powers. Each side has its own special advantages and disadvantages. The units are also typically different between the two sides. Given these two different sides, it is important to choose your side--Allies or Axis strategically at the beginning of the game so that you can better safeguard and honor your territory.

Resources:

There are three different types of resources in WWII Warfare: Oil, Steel, and Grain. Before you engage in the battle, you should construct some basic factories to increase your resource supply.

Buildings:

In order to explore more resources, you should construct or upgrade your shelter and factories like steelmaking plant, refinery, and farmland. A depot enables you to store more resources and an institute can make you own a military technology center.

Technology:

In order to keep up with times, you need to build your military school and develop some research projects. Excellent technology makes your troops more invincible!

Alliance:

You never fight alone in WWII Warfare! You can join an alliance to fight together against your enemies. Alternatively, if you become strong enough, you can create your own alliance to invite more players to join you. By clicking on Map, you can view players around you. Also, we suggest you establish a good relationship with your neighboring bases.

Special Units:

You can recruit and train your special units like Infantry, Armor and Aircraft by which you will be able to launch a mighty attack or counter-attack on your enemy. Once you win the battle, you can loot and plunder enemy’s resources that you need very much.

Commander:

One of the splendid features in WWII Warfare is the levelup of the commanders. The commanders can gain four Exp points by engaging in different battles. Also you can assign the points gained at your will to make your commanders stronger and customize your own strategy to attack enemies.

Formula 1 - 2009 official video games featuring Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel

Official F1 2009 and F1 2010 video games revealed and formats confirmed.

A new generation of FORMULA ONE video games featuring Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and all the official drivers, teams and circuits from the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHI.

The first title in the series, F1 2009, will debut on Nintendo Wii and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system this autumn. F1 2009 will deliver an authentic and accessible recreation of the current FORMULA ONE season, including, for the first time in a FORMULA ONE title, the stunning Singapore night race. A trailer video is now live at www.formula1-game.com, Codemasters’ new online destination for the game.



Extending the FORMULA ONE experience to further gaming formats, it was also announced that F1 2010 is in development at Codemasters Studios and coming mid 2010 for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games For Windows. F1 2010 is being created using Codemasters’ EGO Engine technology, which most recently powered the BAFTA award-winning Race Driver: GRID.

Talking about the partnership with Codemasters, Bernie Ecclestone, CEO Formula One Management Limited, commented: “Codemasters has a great heritage when it comes to racing games and their reputation is second to none. We’re working very closely together on the upcoming FORMULA ONE titles and are very impressed with what we have seen.”

Rod Cousens, CEO, Codemasters, said: “FORMULA ONE is the pinnacle of motorsport. For many, it embraces a lifestyle and its audience is far reaching and growing. We are producing a series of games that will deliver the passion, glamour and exhilaration that fans deserve and we know how to do that. F1 2009 is the start of something very special for Codemasters and will set the standard for the high definition versions that will follow in mid 2010.”

“Our studios are working extremely closely with Formula One Management Limited and the teams to produce the most authentic and thrilling experience possible. We are delighted with the level of support and access afforded to us so far, enabling us to get as close to the sport as possible. It is this level of support, understanding and working in partnership that enables to deliver superb FORMULA ONE games for whichever platform players choose to race.”

In addition to bringing FORMULA ONE to Wii for the first time, F1 2009 marks Lewis Hamilton’s debut in a videogame and will enable players to take to the wheel of his MCLAREN MP4-24 FORMULA ONE car and battle to retain his FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP crown. The new 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP promises to be one of the most exciting and closely fought, thanks to new regulations on aerodynamics, slick tyres and the introduction of the KERS boost system, which is designed to aid overtaking. The rule changes, including KERS, will be reflected in F1 2009 to deliver a truly enthralling racing experience.

Both the Wii and PSP editions of F1 2009 have been exclusively designed to deliver the ultimate racing package for each individual format and its audience. Setting new standards for immersion and authenticity on Wii, F1 2009 will offer a variety of race modes, including a full FORMULA ONE season and individual arcade-style challenges. Customisable driver aids will be offered to individual players, so both novice and expert drivers will be able to keep their car on track. In the game’s multiplayer mode, driver aids will enable friends and families of different abilities to play together in wheel-to-wheel split screen co-operative and competitive multiplayer races.

The PSP edition of F1 2009 will have players racing against each other wirelessly in addition to engaging and challenging single player modes exclusively tuned for portable play, including competing in full championships.

As FORMULA ONE enters its most exciting season yet, F1 2009 will take Wii and PSP players as close as possible to racing in the world’s most spectacular motorsport when it launches this autumn; F1 2010 will follow for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and Games For Windows in 2010.