Namco Bandai Games Europe S.A.S. today announced the forthcoming launch of brand new role-playing title Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans coming exclusively to Nintendo DS this autumn 2009 in Europe and the PAL regions.
The game follows the Saiyan Saga of the original DBZ story starting from the World Tournament and Goku’s triumphant defeat of Piccolo. Players will take the role of Goku and travel the DBZ universe from jungle to Snow Mountain on their quest to victory.
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans features a host of original features which will be sure to thrill fans, such as brand new gameplay, unique game modes, fun side quests and content never before seen in either the anime or manga series.
More details about this exciting addition to the DBZ range of video games will be announced soon. Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans is scheduled for launch across Europe and the PAL regions in Autumn 2009.
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced 25 tracks coming this week to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content for the Nintendo Wii system, including hit songs from artists like David Bowie, The Police, The Zombies and industrial metal pioneers Ministry.
As previously announced, Wii Rock Band 2 owners will gain access this week to three tracks from Ministry, two classics from The Zombies and a single from The Cranberries. Additionally, 19 back-catalog tracks will be released for Wii in the Rock Band Music Store.
English rockers The Police have three tracks coming to the Wii Rock Band Music Store this week. “Can’t Stand Losing You” and “Roxanne” from the 1978 album, Outlandos d'Amour, and “Synchronicity II,” from The Police’s last studio album, Synchronicity, released in 1983.
Also this week, back-catalog tracks from Airbourne, Devil Driver, Dream Theater, Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Hinder, Bad Religion, The Cult and GLaDOS will be released, as well as cover tracks as made famous by The Monkees, David Bowie and Sweet. Wii music fans can also download tracks from Harmonix’s own Bang Camaro, Count Zero and Freezepop.
The tracks from Ministry, The Zombies and The Cranberries will be released simultaneously with the weekly content update for other consoles. The remainder of the tracks comes from the back catalog of Rock Band music already released to owners of Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system. Wii fans can expect a rollout of previously released downloadable Rock Band content until the entire back catalog of more than 680 songs is available. With the addition of these tracks, there are now 169 tracks in the Wii Rock Band Music Store.
Release Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change **
Tracks:
Airbourne “Runnin’ Wild” Bad Religion “Sorrow” Bang Camaro “Rock Rebellion” David Bowie “Heroes” * David Bowie “Queen Bitch” * Count Zero “Shake” The Cult “She Sells Sanctuary” DevilDriver “Clouds Over California” Dream Theater “Constant Motion” Freezepop “Sprode” GLaDOS “Still Alive” Hinder “Use Me” Killswitch Engage “My Curse” Machine Head “Aesthetics of Hate” The Monkees “Last Train to Clarksville” * The Police “Can’t Stand Losing You” The Police “Roxanne” The Police “Synchronicity II” Sweet “Action” * (* Denotes cover track)
Price: $2.00(200 Wii Points) per track "Still Alive" by GLaDoS is a free track. Location: In-game Rock Band 2 Music Store (Wii Points must be purchased through the Nintendo Wii Shop Channel)
Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 systems and the Wii system. The Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points purchased through the Wii Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage. The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play.
To view a complete list of the more than 680 tracks available in the Rock Band music back catalog, please visit www.rockband.com/music.
Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 40 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007. The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom RockBand library.
Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. The ESRB does not rate online downloads.
Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. The ESRB does not rate online downloads.
Experience Fierce Action in Official Mini-Game of Upcoming PLAYSTATION 3 Title
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and SPIL GAMES, the world’s ultimate online game destination, today announced that the official mini-game for the upcoming title, inFAMOUS, will debut exclusively on SPIL GAMES online casual game portals from May 22-29.
Playable directly in the browser window on both PC and Mac computers, the mini-game will showcase the action-adventure gameplay style featured in the hotly anticipated inFAMOUS PLAYSTATION 3 game expected to launch in Europe in late May 2009.
In the inFAMOUS mini-game developed by Kerb, players get to extend their inFAMOUS experience through playing this free platform based 2D version of the PS3 title. The plot of the mini-game is based around the game's main character, Cole, navigating his way to a power generator located on the roof of an abandoned precinct house in Empire City. Players have to battle their way through gangs of iconic villains whilst solving puzzles using Cole's agility and electrical super powers. In addition to achieving the games ultimate goal, player's actions are constantly being monitored, providing real-time updates of how in-game decisions affect their morality.
The style in which players complete the game dictates the final scenes of the game, as well as letting players compare their own morality against players from around the EU.
bhv is re-positioning itself as a specialized distribution partner for the German-speaking territories. The international business of bhv Software GmbH will be taken over by sister company Globell B.V..
Effective May 1st 2009, the company has been readjusted from a full-service publisher to a distributor. The business in German-speaking territories has been transferred by bhv Software GmbH to bhv Distribution GmbH. By expanding the distribution portolio to game peripherals and the change to an SAP system for logistics and inventory management, the distribution focus has been continuously strengthened in the last years.
Dieter Dedeke, who has been with the company in an executive position since 1996, will serve as Managing Director of bhv Distribution GmbH.
Dieter Dedeke, Managing Director of bhv: “We want to offer a specialized distribution service to our partners and concentrate on their individual needs. What we are offering is very open communication and direct access to our sales contacts. The advantages are obvious – as a specialized distributor we are committed 100% to our customers and their portfolio.”
Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the worlds top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.
Joining this impressive roster of tennis stars are several new players for 2009, including mens World No.4 Andy Murray and ladies French Open champion Ana Ivanovic.
In addition to the traditional singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches, Virtua Tennis 2009 will also have the official Davis Cup license, giving players the coveted opportunity to lead their country to glory!
Virtua Tennis 2009 has extensive additions and detailed improvements to the classic arcade-style match engine like no other tennis game available. Player stumbling adds a new dimension to matches, while improved volleying, serving and net play allow you to express yourself on court like never before.
In addition, the popular World Tour Mode has been given innovative new features offering a fully integrated online system, and new online ranking system available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Along with numerous other additions the Player Creation System in World Tour Mode has also been expanded, and a new look Tennis Store containing over 800 items will enable players to create their own unique Virtua Tennis Champion!
Bizarre Creations’ newest project, Blur - the ultimate wheel-to-wheel racing action experience.
The game drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.
While controlling photo realistic cars, gamers can use offensive and defensive attacks as they battle for the lead and careen through real-world track locations ranging from L.A. and San Francisco to the streets of Hackney, UK and the treacherous roads of Barcelona, Spain.
“We did our homework and saw a huge opportunity to move beyond traditional racers and create a game completely focused on making racing ‘fun’ again,” said Martyn Chudley, creative director, Bizarre Creations. “Blur delivers a new style of racing experience for all gamers, regardless of their experience, skill or genre preferences. Everything the player does, both in their cars and with their cars, is a dramatic adrenaline rush; it’s a real blast!”
“We know that racing can be fun for everyone, and we are excited to enter this genre with a game that keeps players in the pack and combines fun with intense racing battles,” said Maria Stipp, EVP and GM of Owned Properties, Activision Publishing. “Bizarre Creations is one of the most creative studios in the industry with a rich heritage of top-rated racing games and we are excited to partner with them on Blur, which is set to break the mold of traditional racing games.”
Beyond the action-packed racing filled with fast curves, sneaky alternate routes, hair-raising jumps and fully realised damage models that provide for spectacular crashes, Blur’s narrative is presented through Bizarre’s innovative new community-based interface, reaching far beyond the game itself. This unique story-driving social network evolves dynamically as players compete in different races, make new friends, rivals and fans, and connect with other racers both in-game and in real life.
Looking beyond Blur’s single player story, gamers can engage in competitive and team-based multiplayer races with up to 20 players online, or on a single console via 4-player split-screen. Bizarre is especially excited to introduce Blur’s original social gaming experience – custom groups, where anyone can create unique multiplayer modes based on their favourite ways to play the game. These new modes are immediately shared through Blur’s social network, expanding the game in ways that are only limited by the gaming community’s creativity.
Blur is planned for release this autumn for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and the PC, and is yet to be rated by the BBFC and PEGI.
The darkness continues amidst the treasures from the gypsy's lair, as a mysterious book is found in the tiny town of Shadowcrest. Perhaps the book should never have been opened. A book with pages that chart the passage to the Isle of the Dead...
Shrouded among fog and lore, legends of the Island speak of the strange ghosts that live there and the creatures of the dead hiding in the shadows; feeding on sailors foolish enough to beach upon the dark shores. Although stories of great treasure surround the island, it is also rumored that the isle holds the origin for a great darkness inside an ancient temple built centuries ago.
Once again your experience in the dark arts and science may be useful to uncover the true origin of the last half of darkness.
• Easy Point & Click Interface • High Resolution Full Screen Graphics • Haunting CD-Quality Sound-track • Bizarre and Creepy Puzzles • Mysterious and Terrifying Story-line • Over 20-30 Hours of Horrifying Game-play
Last Half of Darkness: Tomb of Zojir will be available at retailers nationwide Summer 2009. Also be sure to check out the cinematic trailer on YouTube.
Get more information on Last Half of Darkness: Tomb of Zojir from Tri Synergy’s product page.
ESRB Rating is T for Teen with Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Blood, and Mild Violence.
The videogame developer group TayKrOn Games is pleased to announce the release of Slide Colors, a great-polished puzzle game available for Windows, MacOS and Linux carrying a ridiculously cheap price tag of $4.95.
With a new an original game mechanic, Slide Colors offers a unique gameplay experience based on the combination of various elements of the same color using special items with an amazing playability. Also the game includes an addictive and challenging puzzle mode on you need to move each color in the correct place before the time finish.
Choose between 3 different game modes(100 levels for each mode and 2 levels of difficulty) - Puzzle Mode, Time Attack, Clear Blocks and unlock the 8 achievements available.
We are extremely pleased to announce that the English version of the great adventure game Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper is now available exclusively at The Adventure Shop, the first web site entirely dedicated to adventure game downloads.
The Adventure Shop was created more than a year ago by adventure game aficionados. Its main purpose is to help adventure game fans to easily find the games they like, whether they are looking for old classics or for the latest sensations. Finding great adventure games is quite difficult for consumers who are fond of this type, fortunately the Adventure Shop is there to give fans a one-stop shop for these types of titles.
True adventure game lovers are well-versed in finding solutions to riddles and solving puzzles, and have never been deterred by such minor difficulties as finding their favorite games. However, the Internet now makes it much easier to overcome these challenges, and gives consumers direct access to their favorite products. The web allows so many music and video game artists to continue sharing their work with an increasingly large audience, that it makes perfect sense for the distribution of targeted game titles.
Already stocked with over 100 games and that many more to come in the next few months, The Adventure Shop has the best online catalogue ever and this is just its kick off phase! The Adventure Shop's goal is to use its growth to fund and produce game studios and add their games to the Adventure Shop.
You can be sure that adventure games have a long and prosperous future ahead; the plethora of recently published adventure games are proof. Needless to say, they are all available on The Adventure Shop site. Come visit!
May I introduce myself, my name is William Willowbough, and I am a well-respected and experienced garden gnome. You might say I have been born with a green thumb. But even as a garden gnome you have to roll with the times, which is why I have only recently got myself a brand-new PC.
While browsing through the internet, I just happened to stumble upon this amazing economy-simulation called Kapi Regnum.
Well, ever since then I've hardly had time to grow vegetables or visit the market. Besides, there's this wonderful female gnome that I met at a user meeting and well - obviously I have to spend some time with her as well. So you see, if I don't find some help pretty soon, my beautiful garden will surely be completely infested by moles - not to forget all those ghastly weeds and tree stumps! When I saw you pass by my garden-door just now, I immediately thought: Now there's a person I can entrust my little oasis to. What are you saying, you have never tended a garden before? Well, that's no problem at all. Take this shovel and the watering can and just come on along, I'll show you everything you need to know to create you very own garden empire!
