Jumpgate Evolution video game delayed until June say NetDevil

Emboldened by the similar setback to Champions Online, Jumpgate Evolution developer NetDevil has announced that the space MMO will not be released in June, as was originally planned.

NetDevil's president, Scott Brown, said, "One of the things we've always promised is that we would not release an unfinished product, nor would we subject players to a sub-par experience. ...






Jumpgate Evolution is nearly feature complete, but since entering the Friends & Family phase of testing we've been able to bring new eyes onto the game and get solid, crucial feedback from actual players and fans. Based on these results, it is clear that the product needs more time to meet its objectives.

As an example, we have received and read lots of feedback regarding the instanced and public PvP systems. The feedback has been vital in helping us polish and improve this core feature of the game." A new release date has not yet been selected.

Sony to show Wiimote-Like PlayStation 3 Controller At E3

We saw a Microsoft patent on a Wiimote-like device, and now rumors say that Sony too has a similar device in the works.

This isn't surprising, given how dominant Nintendo's Wii has proved to be in this hardware generation.

However, many gaming-geeks continue to lament the move away from plain old button-pressing. What is exciting is the prospect that all three companies may incorporate Johnny Lee-style head-tracking into the next console generation, which achieves a convincing 3D illusion on a regular vid-screen, leaving us just a few steps away from true positional 3D.

Both the Microsoft and Sony patents incorporate a camera looking at the user, a required setup for achieving positional head-tracking.

Source:Anenome blog

Microsoft Xbox 360 to get Live TV and massive VOD Update

"It's a global first for Microsoft, and massive news for Xbox owners. Redmond and the largest pay TV service in the UK — Sky, owned in part by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp — has tied a deal that brings simulcast TV, sports, entertainment shows, pay-per-view movies and back catalogue television to the Xbox 360.

It's an entirely streamed service, offering no download-to-own content, and partly rivals the BBC iPlayer, which is available on UK PlayStation consoles and the Nintendo Wii. The service will go live later in the year at no cost to existing subscribers, and screenshots show it fits in seamlessly with the Xbox Live interface."

Apple to launch new video game platform in 2010 - the iBox?

GamesIndustry reports on comments by Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot about what to expect from the coming generation of gaming hardware. In addition to greater integration between game hardware and set-top boxes, he said he doesn't expect Apple to stop with the iPhone as a platform for games.

"We will see more customers coming to the videogame industry, and they will not only come to the basic consoles like we have today, but they will start also to come on all the boxes that you see under the TVs. TV boxes will be more powerful, and with accessibility, will help to take more people.

So we will see more consoles on which we will be able to put product." Guillemot continued, "... because you saw new interfaces with the Wii, with the Wiimote, and also with the DS, with the stylus, what we see for the future is that there will be also big announcements in interfaces.

And it will not only happen on consoles, but it will also happen on those TV boxes as well."

PDC World Championship Darts 2009 is released today on both Nintendo DS and Wii formats

PDC World Championship Darts 2009 is released today on both Nintendo DS and Wii formats and is expected to fly off the shelves.

“If like the newly crowned Darts Premier League winner, James Wade, you believe you can take on the world’s best darts Pro’s and beat them at their own game then this game is the perfect way to start your darts career.” commented Oliver Birch, Product Manager at Oxygen Games.

“You can beat Barney or topple Taylor whilst playing your way around real life PDC worldwide championship venue locations as seen on Sky Sports.”

“I expect there to be some major living room darts drama this weekend as friends and families line up their Wii RemoteTM's and challenge each other for some high scoring 180s.” continued Birch

PDC World Championship Darts 2009 has a full career mode for up to eight players, plus 13 party games to choose from, for those who want to practice thier bull’s eyes or brush up on their Killer instinct.

Officers - World War II The battle for Europe begins

Take your part in some of the battles that changed the course of World War II. Officers: World War II developed by Morphicon and GFI and published by Kalypso Media is released today. This real-time strategy game will offer players a unique insight into the tactical decisions required to win some of the key battles of World War II. For the first time you will be able to experience fighting large scale battles over maps of up to 10 square miles, with up to 1,500 fighting units.

Operations such as Overlord, Millenium and Cobra will test your tactical skills to the limit. To succeed you will need to combine the skills of your infantry, engineers, tanks and aircraft. As your forces smash through the German lines you will need to ensure they are supplied with all the supplies they require or your advance will falter. Winning battles is as much about tactics and planning as it is about aggression.



The weather and season will effect the equipment you require, as well as affecting the difficulty of running a campaign. In multiplayer mode players can also command Russian & German forces.

Today the battle for Europe begins.

Officers: World War II will be available from 29th May 2009 at a RRP of £24.99

Grand Slam Tennis video game play all 4 grand slams on Nintendo Wii

Grand Slam Tennis video game play all 4 grand slams on Nintendo Wii .

Watch the trailer here...

Horrid Henry video games based on the Best-Selling Children's Books coming to PC

A video game based on the highly successful Horrid Henry books written by Francesca Simon and the top rating children’s television series, produced by Novel Entertainment. Developed by Asylum Entertainment, the Horrid Henry game gives fans the chance to become their favourite naughty schoolboy.

Since first blasting onto the children’s book scene in 1994, Horrid Henry has quickly become a worldwide publishing phenomenon. With book sales exceeding 13.5 million copies in the UK alone, Horrid Henry is available in 27 countries worldwide including the US and has been translated into 22 languages. The hugely popular TV series, shown daily on Children’s ITV in the UK, has also sold globally and Henry has his own touring stage show, his own website and even a record deal with EMI.

After already achieving incredible sales success with Peppa Pig on Nintendo DS™, Asylum Entertainment is currently developing the Horrid Henry game for Wii™, Nintendo DS and PC. Players take on the role of Horrid Henry as they run and jump through a series of fun levels, meeting recognisable characters along the way and having plenty of mischievous adventures.

Lucinda Whiteley, Creative Director of Novel Entertainment says:"We are thrilled to further extend the reach of the Horrid Henry brand to include a PC, Wii and DS game. SouthPeak Games and Asylum Entertainment are leaders in their field and we are excited to be working with such creative game developers."

“We are delighted to be working with Asylum Entertainment and Novel Entertainment on the Horrid Henry license,” said Jonathan Hales, European MD, SouthPeak Games. “The books and TV series have proved exceptionally popular in Europe and the books have recently launched in North America, so we’re sure the video game will be just as successful.”

“We are really excited to be working with SouthPeak as our partner in bringing the Horrid Henry game to market. Their position in the US market makes them ideal for us to work with for the launch of the game. We are looking forward to making the Horrid Henry video game successful together,” said Simon Bailey, MD of Asylum Entertainment.

Horrid Henry the video game is set for release this October, alongside a whole week dedicated to the TV series on CiTV, during half-term and the publication of the latest book (Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead).

Batman: Arkham Asylum, Mini Ninjas and Just Cause 2 Eidos video games at E3

Eidos announce three major titles that will be on show at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), June 2-4, 2009. The Eidos booth, located at South Hall Booth No2422 will feature Batman: Arkham Asylum, Mini Ninjas and Just Cause 2.

“Eidos is proud to offer three very innovative and unique products at this year's E3. These games are a reflection of Eidos' commitment to deliver compelling characters in rich and expansive environments, allowing players to immerse themselves in engaging gameplay,” said Robert A. Lindsey, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Eidos Inc. “Heading back to the Los Angeles Convention Center is a big deal and Eidos is striving to make the return to the show floor unforgettable.”

Featuring the world-renowned characters of DC Comics, Batman: Arkham Asylum, developed by Rocksteady Studios, will be playable on The PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, offering show visitors a journey into the depths of Gotham City's psychiatric asylum for the criminally insane as Batman faces his greatest challenge yet. Visitors will have the chance to experience a selection of the game's extensive FreeFlow™ Combat and Invisible Predator™ Challenge Maps. Also playable for the first time will be one of the eight maps that will allow fans to play as The Joker, a character that is playable exclusively in the PLAYSTATION 3 Challenge Maps that will be made available as a free download for owners of the game through PlayStation Network. Rated “T” for Teen, Batman: Arkham Asylum will be co-published in North America by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows®, and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. The game will be available in North America August 25th and throughout Europe August 28th.

Mini Ninjas, from IO Interactive, will take you on a journey to feudal Japan where you'll join Hiro, Futo, and the rest of the ninja clan on their biggest ninja adventure ever, as they embark on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Rated “E10+” for Everyone 10 and older, Mini Ninjas will be playable on Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. The game will be co-published in North America by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and made available in September 2009.

Just Cause 2, from Avalanche Studios, will be showcasing the latest code demo of the hotly tipped action sequel. Set on an Island Paradise, Just Cause 2 is an explosive open-world adventure of insane, adrenaline-fuelled stunts and action. Using the grapple and parachute combo, Just Cause 2 has no vertical limit and takes to the air like no other game. Just Cause 2 will be behind closed doors and strictly by appointment only. Rating pending, Just Cause 2 will be available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows, and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

2029 Online video game Closed Beta Near Ready Win iPods

2029 Online Alpha testers have been raving about their first impressions of the game and can’t wait to see what the Beta testers have to say about it. With the Closed Beta just a few days away, our CB testers are almost ready to be immersed in real time combat that will deliver an adrenaline rush of action sure to get their pulse racing. Alpha test has been finished on May 27th at 10:00 pm EDT (GMT-4). The official Closed Beta will be unleashed on May 30th at 9:00 pm EDT (GMT-4). We hope to see you there!

Notes
1. Alpha testers can take part in the coming Closed Beta test using their Alpha account.
2. There is no need to remove the Alpha test client from your computer before the Closed Beta test. The client will either be automatically updated or it can be manually updated to the Closed Beta version at the start of the test.
3. All Alpha testers will be rewarded with a special weapon worth $50 in the Closed Beta test.
4. All testers’ character data will be kept after the Closed Beta test is finished.

Join the Closed Beta to Win iPod's!
The long wait is finally over, and not a moment too soon. With anticipation at the boiling point, we knew players would be pumped and ready to rock! If you’ve got a Beta key and you place at the top of our rankings during the Beta test, you’ll soon be the proud new owner of one of the iPod’s below.

Event Time
May 30th at 09:00 pm EDT(GMT-4) -- June 6rd at 10:00 pm EDT(GMT-4)

Notes
At 10:00 pm June 6rd EDT (GMT-4), we will collect testers’ character level information based on the latest rankings and announce the winners. iPod winners must contact a GM via Live Support to claim their prizes. Anyone who fails to contact us within one week will forfeit their prize. Mall Points will be distributed on June 8th.

Prizes

FIRST - The top player on the rankings will win an 8GB iPod touch.

SECOND - The player holding down the number 2 spot on the rankings will win an 8GB iPod Nano

THIRD - The player in the 3 spot on the rankings will get a 1GB iPod Shuffle 2

As this amazing event gets closer to completion, testers will receive Mall points based on the level their character has reached. Level 60 - 70 characters will get 100 Mall Points to blow, while Level 70+ characters will get 100 Mall Points as well as a chance to win $30 Amazon Gift Cards!