Rake In Grass releases Westbang for iPhone/iPod Touch

Rake in Grass is proud to present the release of an action game for iPhone and iPod Touch – Westbang.

Westbang is an action game in the old wild west. The player - as a sheriff - must protect city banks from bandits and raiders. Classic game mechanics are delivered as an extremely fast paced action with great comic-style graphics.

More than 20 unique characters, 3 game modes, with dubbed level intermissions and an over 2 minutes long animated intro. Players can compete with friends and post scores on-line.

Mind-bending iPhone puzzler Modulo receives expansive free update 60 new stages added

Electric TopHat adds 60 new stages, aesthetic makeover and more via App Store.

Just when gamers thought they had escaped the addictive allure of Electric TopHat’s rotation-based puzzler Modulo, the Gentleman Coders at Dundee’s newest independent developer launch the first in a series of update packs on the Apple App Store today. Prepare to get hooked all over again.

For a month now Modulo has been bending the minds of iPhone gamers the world over with its intricate, and devious, blend of rotation and colour matching puzzles. The game has received widespread critical acclaim across the mobile and general gaming press and to celebrate, Electric TopHat has launched update 1.1 free of charge as a way of saying thanks to everyone who bought the game first time round.

Modulo Update 1.1 includes:
• Updated Graphics
• Improved Gameplay (we made the cogs go a little faster for you)
• 60 Additional Puzzles
• New Attack Mode
• Puzzle Ranking and Overall Difficulty Level Ranking
• User Audio Playback Support

Modulo is exclusively designed and developed for Apple hardware. The game moves away from traditional puzzle titles and asks you to think outside the box. Players must rotate a set of coloured cogs until they are all facing in the same direction. The aim is simple, but the game is incredibly devious and requires a great deal of lateral thinking, as tethered cogs make life difficult for you. This really is Sudoku for the iPhone generation.

Bert McDowell of Electric TopHat, said: “We are very happy with the positive reaction Modulo has received from gamers and critics alike. We’ve found that once people start playing the game, they find it very hard to put it down and that is extremely gratifying to see. Update 1.1 expands on the core game and in some ways it’s our big thank you to everyone who picked up Modulo at the initial launch.”

Modulo is available to buy via App store now for £0.59 / $0.95 / €0.67. Update 1.1 is free to existing owners and will be available to download via App Store from May 27th.

Allods Online, the Massively Multiplayer Iteration of the Popular Russian Series

Fantasy meets Space Opera in the first AAA free-to-play MMORPG boasting the largest games development budget in the Russian history, by the makers of Heroes of Might and Magic V.

Nival Online, the Russian game developer behind the Allods series of role-playing strategy games (known as Rage of Mages in Europe and America), and Gala Networks Europe, the free-to-play MMORPG publisher that operates the gPotato.eu gaming portal are proud to announce Allods Online, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on Russia’s most successful gaming series.



The free-to-play title brings MMO fans across Europe into a universe of epic fantasy and fierce conflict with a deep and captivating storyline. Allods Online takes place after the destruction of the planet of Sarnout and the subsequent formation of the namesake Allods. These mystical islands float in the Astral, an expansive living substance that makes up the compelling game world. Adventurers will explore the numerous Allods as they battle against a wide range of enemies – and each other.

Allods Online will feature classic fantasy MMORPG gameplay that fans of the genre’s most successful titles can enjoy. It features extensive questing, intense player-versus-player combat, grand exploration, in-depth character development and plenty of social interaction. In the Astral, players will have the chance to put their wits and brawn to the test in larger-than-life Astral battles, the game’s giant fights between competing ‘Astral ships’ manned by multiple players. Adventurers from all over the world will have to choose between six races and eight character classes before choosing their allegiance between the two warring factions: the League and the Empire.

With over 12 million USD in funding, Allods Online is the best-funded Russian game development project in history. In addition, the team behind the title at Nival Online recently received the Best Online Game & Best Game Developer award at the 2008 Russian Game Development Conference.

“We have spiced up a full-blown fantasy MMORPG with the most compelling elements of space opera and science fiction, with epic battles between huge Astral ships,” said Sergey Orlovskiy, founder of Nival Online. “At the same time, we are keeping a deep focus on characters. Allods Online is not about Astral ships, but about the people on them.”

“We are excited to work with Nival Online who has proved their mastery of PC and online games for over a decade” said Hyun Hur, CEO of Gala Networks Europe. “We are confident that Allods Online will have a major impact on the overall online games industry and demonstrates that top quality games can be free, giving players a strong alternative to subscription-based MMORPGs.”

Allods Online will be available in French, German and English on autumn 2009 on the gPotato.eu Game Portal.

BRAINPIPE For The Mac Updated! New Patch Released For The OS X Version!

How BRAINPIPE Will Change Your Life

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity is the award-winning latest game from the masters of post-modern hallucinogenic computer gaming, Digital Eel, and is published by Shrapnel Games, home to eclectic genius since 1999. It is available for both Windows and Mac as a direct download for the amazingly low, low price of only $14.95.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity will change your life in many subtle ways. At face value you will enjoy the thrill of racing through your subconscious over the course of ten levels of ever-increasing challenge. Using a one click control scheme you'll bob and weave, snatching glyphs all the while avoiding the terrible dangers that will shatter your well being and plunge you to the bitter edge of insanity. Race long enough and experience what it means to transcend. Plus, grab yourself a groovy high score!

But there's more going on with your life when you play BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity. The sky is a little bluer. The grass a little greener. The breakfast burrito a little less greasy. Brimming with self-confidence you'll get that promotion, get the girl (or guy), and finally discover why you should never trust a space whale selling vinyl siding. Yes, the game is just that good.

Experience BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity for yourself. Download the demo or grab a copy today.

Free-to-Play NinjaTrick Launch New Ranking System win an iPod

NinjaTrick Championship: The Ninja Trials – Contest Ends on June 18, Rewarding the Most Clever Ninjas with iPods

CyberAgent announce a new ranking system for free-to-play multiplayer action game NinjaTrick. Currently in open beta, NinjaTrick is a Flash-based game for everyone that is easy to pick up and play, but deep enough to reward players who employ clever strategies on the battlefield.

The ranking system, which tracks the progress of players as they compete in Ninjutsu matches, is currently live in the game’s open beta. And as part of the NinjaTrick Championship: The Ninja Trials (the “Contest”), aspiring ninjas have a chance to compete for gems, glory – and if they’re truly skilled, an iPod Touch, iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle!

Contest Details
During the Contest, each entrant will compete with other randomly selected entrants in Ninjitsu matches in various elements: Fire, Wind, Lightening and Ice. CyberAgent America’s ranking system will track the progress of each entrant in the Contest, including the number of wins and ranking within each element. The contest winners will be determined based on ranking placement on June 18, 2009. Winners will be announced on June 25, 2009 on the NinjaTrick official blog at http://info.ninjatrick.com/ See Contest Rules at info.NinjaTrick.com for additional details.

“NinjaTrick is a player-versus-player game at its core, and so having a great ranking system is very important to us,” said Toshimichi Namba, CEO for CyberAgent America, Inc. “The contest is a great way to get the competition heated up as we continue to polish and refine the gameplay during our open beta.”

Aspiring ninjas everywhere are urged to point their browsers towards www.NinjaTrick.com to get in on the intense Ninjutsu action – and possibly win an iPod Touch, Nano or Shuffle if their Jutsu is strong enough!

Join the NinjaTrick open beta at www.NinjaTrick.com. Add the Facebook application here: http://apps.facebook.com/ninjatrick/

Just Flight announce the download version of FScene X

Just Flight is pleased to announce the download version of FScene X is now available to purchase from the Just Flight website. The boxed version is still scheduled for release on 29th May.

FScene X is a unique program that transforms the default textures of Flight Simulator X and 2004 to something with far greater realism.

Mountains, forests, jungles and deserts take on a new 3-dimensional feel; the countryside is subtly transformed and urban areas look more authentic. The software covers a huge swathe of the planet’s surface and will transform your simulated flying in all four virtual seasons.

• The scenery of the entire FS world is improved across the four seasons as the generic ground textures are replaced with more realistic ones

• Frame rate-friendly textures don’t slow the flying down!

• Thousands of new files make the default scenery a more beautiful place to fly over

• Fully compatible with mesh terrain, photographic scenery and add-on airport scenery

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Flight Simulator X or 2004 or 2002, Windows Vista or XP

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: PC with 3.0GHz or any dual-core processor, 1.0GB RAM. 256MB graphics card, 1.0GB hard drive space.

Title FScene X
Label Just Flight
Developer Ruud Faber
Genre Flight Simulation
UK Release Download Out Now
SRP £27.45 / €34.95 / $41.99

“A subtle and visually satisfying improvement…” PC Pilot classic 5/5

“The effect on urban areas is simply spectacular” avsim.com

Armchair Award winner - Flightsim.com

About Just Flight

Just Flight, part of the Mastertronic Group, is the world's leading flight simulation specialist, publishing a wide variety of digital aviation products. Their range comprises a multitude of different titles, including stand alone flight simulations as well as add-ons for Microsoft’s multi-million selling Flight Simulator and Combat Flight Simulator. Just Flight’s sister label, Just Trains, is a specialist brand devoted to stand alone train simulators as well as add-ons for Rail Simulator, Trainz and the ever-popular Microsoft Train Simulator.

A British company, based in Huntingdon, Just Flight has been established for over twelve years. It prides itself on quality, value and customer service, which it backs up with a unique money-back guarantee on all its products.

Bionic Commando Rearmed half price on Xbox Live Arcade

Following on from the successful promotion on the PlayStation Store, Capcom is pleased to confirm that 360 owners can, for a limited period* starting today, purchase the digital download title - Bionic Commando Rearmed – for just 400MPs** from Xbox Live Arcade.

A 2-D side scrolling shooter, Bionic Commando Rearmed is a reworking of the original 8-bit title with brand new visuals, weapons, music, the addition of 2-player co-op and some fiendish Challenge rooms. Players completing certain sections in Bionic Commando Rearmed will unlock items in the full 3D sequel.

Kind regards
Capcom's European PR Team

*Offer runs from Wednesday May 27 th until Wednesday June 3 rd
** Previous price 800MPs

Legends of War - Patton's Campaign video game Fact Sheet

Assume the role of General Patton, commanding the Third U.S. Army, also known as "Patton's Own". Lead your troops from the beaches of France to the city of Berlin, along a complete Campaign composed of 35 different missions, with varied objectives to fight Nazi forces, being possible to cause changes in the course of WWII History!!!

Legends of War: Patton's Campaign is a strategy game optimally adapted to be played on a PSP console. The Campaign mode combines 2 different game modes: a high-level strategic management part, to set up your army with the units of your choice which can be evolved to acquire new features and skills; and a tactical and turn-based part, where you will fight across different battlefields seeking the defeat of Nazi army with the least casualties and number of turns possible.

Legends of War is set to be a new saga of strategy games for portable consoles, across different historical settings of human history assuming the role of well known historical characters.

KEY FEATURES

* Campaign mode composed of 35 Missions distributed along 7 different Operations
* Varied mission types, including attack, infiltration, defense, escort, sabotage and ambush
* Unique combination of 2 strategy game mechanics: high-level strategic management and turn-based tactics
* Sensational graphics of high production value
* 21 different battlefield maps along 3 different ambiences, including country and cities
* 53 different types of units, distributed along infantry, armored vehicles and aircrafts
* Special units, including snipers, elite forces, commandos, fighters, bombers,...
* In-game and video cinematics, depicting the evolution of the Campaign
* Special items in battlefields, implying units' power-ups
* Evolution of units along the Campaign, bringing some innovative RPG mechanics
* Go Head-to-Head with the a Hotseat multiplayer option
* Simple and effective control system, specially adapted for rich gameplay on a PSP

POSITIONING STATEMENT
Legends of War: Patton's Campaign is set to be the first title of a new saga of strategy games of great production value, optimally adapted to portable console controls for ease of use, offering a rich, accessible and fun to play gaming experience, suitable to hardcore strategy gamers and newcomers alike.

GENRE: Turn-based Strategy
PLATFORM: PlayStation Portable
S.R.P.: €39.99/€29.99
RELEASE DATE: TBC (Q4 2009)
MULTIPLAYER: 2 Players (Hotseat)
AGE RATING: +13

Star Wars Battlefront - Elite Squadron Storms PSP (PlayStation Portable) System and Nintendo DS

The Galaxy is Bigger Than Ever With Epic Multi-Level Fronts, Deep Original Story and Hugely Expansive Gameplay Features

Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron presents an expanded new take on the classic Star Wars Battlefront gameplay, resulting in new levels of interaction and excitement in handheld gaming. The massive, galactic campaign will ship this Fall for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and Nintendo DS.

For the first time ever in the Star Wars Battlefront series, players will be able to fight on multi-level battlefronts, on the ground and in space. Players can start the fight on foot, commandeer a vehicle to battle on the ground or dogfight in space, and land their craft and fight on capital starships. The battles waged on each front are all directly effected by the player’s actions, creating a combat experience where every shot fired and every enemy defeated can affect the outcome of a battle on another front.

Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron features a deep and engrossing single player campaign that spans the entire Star Wars Saga — and beyond. Gamers assume the identity of X2, a clone trooper created from the DNA of a Jedi Master. Originally tasked with eliminating Jedi during Order 66, X2 decides to leave his blood-stained past behind and joins the Rebellion. X2 isn’t the only Force-sensitive clone, however. X1, his clone brother, chooses a much more sinister path, leading to a confrontation that could determine the fate of both the Empire and the Rebellion.

Additionally, players will have at their disposal massive amounts of pick-up and play action for seemingly endless replay value. The PSP provides the deepest customization options ever seen in a Star Wars Battlefront title, allowing players to personalize and build their character with more weapons and items than ever before, including the weapons characters carry into battle, the armor they wear on their backs, their species, gender, appearance and physical strengths. Players can also unlock hundreds of other items and bonuses to help even the odds. On Nintendo DS, players can experience a unique class-based gameplay experience that allows them to outfit their characters with pre-determined weapon armaments, including heavy weapons, blasters and even lightsabers.

Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron on the PSP supports 16-player multiplayer, complete with in-depth stat tracking, and intense 4-player skirmishes on Nintendo DS across a wide number of modes, including the all-new “Heroes and Villains.” Take up arms as some of the most iconic Star Wars characters, including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Kit Fisto, Darth Maul and other familiar faces from Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed™. And battle for the fate of the galaxy on some of the most memorable Star Wars planets of all time, including the forest-covered landscape of Endor, the frozen wastes of Hoth and even the mysterious Yavin 4.

Sudden Attack, the No.1 Online First Person Shooter comes to North America

Sudden Attack free-to-play first person shooter (FPS) will be launching in North America. Slated for commercial release later this summer, users can get a taste for what’s currently one of the most popular multiplayer online FPS games in Asia by taking part in the closed beta test scheduled for May 26th.

Originally launched in July, 2006 Sudden Attack is now the most played first person shooter in Korea with more than 100 consecutive weeks on the game charts. Notable for its high quality graphics, stable game service, ample resources, and quick character and community system, Sudden Attack is positioned to garner similar blockbuster success in the U.S. Its broad appeal comes from a combination of elements including fast and fun casual gameplay; and unlike most FPS games, Sudden Attack is free-to-play.

With ongoing updates for new maps and firearms Sudden Attack offers a variety of features to provide both novice and core gamers continuous gameplay options. Community inclined it supports several chatting modes, macros and firm clan system, as well as Explosion and Elimination game modes. Quick entry allows users to install in under three minutes and join games without having to wait for a new start. Even new FPS fans can easily adopt in the game with simple rules and easy controls. Additionally, players can earn in-game points for game currency or purchase upgrades through real world cash.

Sudden Attack players are divided into two opposing teams: Special Force and Silent Fox Alliances. Each team is required to have at least one member and at maximum eight members. Players can also group into their own clans to fight within a separated network. Here players can show off group power, where teamwork and coordination play a crucial role. Strong clans can join ‘Clan Battle System,’ an exclusive competition mode in the game. Clan strengths can be proved clearly within this mode, as comradeship and cooperation are decisive factors to secure a win. Additionally, the game makes a breakthrough in comparison with preceding MMOFPS titles with the availability of in-water battle mode.

The closed beta will last just a week and is limited to selected participants. Interested players can learn more at http://suddenattack.gamehi.com/.