Fatal Fury - Garou-Mark of the Wolves throw some fists of fury on Xbox LIVE arcade

Battle it out in “Fatal Fury: Garou-Mark of the Wolves” on Xbox LIVE Arcade. This classic Japanese arcade fighter game is the latest release in the “Fatal Fury” series and its coming straight to Xbox LIVE Arcade, your premier destination for quality, action-packed downloadable games.

Hit the streets of Southtown and fight for the tournament win with legendary tactics like “Just Defense,” “T.O.P.” and “Braking.” Train your skills and choose from a variety of characters to maximize your street fighting credit on Xbox LIVE.

Published and developed by SNK Playmore Corp., “Fatal Fury: Garou-Mark of the Wolves” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer

Face Button Punching may be added download for Fight Night Round 4

Another Fight Night issue that has the gamers talking is the lack of face buttons to throw punches (part of Fight Night 3).

EA have indicated that it may be added as Download content not sure if it may be free.

Fight Night Round 4 freeze bug has EA on the ropes

The Xbox 360 version of Fight Night Round 4 has been freezing on a number of Xbox 360 consoles. EA are aware and say the problem of freezing is only effecting a small number of players.

The demo version had a similar problem but EA put that down to hardware. This freeze bug involes retail versions of Fight Night Round 4 and EA say it is related to an HDD issue and some files contained there in.

Hopefully an update will fix the freeze issue soon.

Hatton v Pacquiao fight video Fight Night Round 4 video game Manny Pacquiao KOs Ricky Hatton

Final Fantasy XI player sues Squares Enix for $5 million over hidden charges

Gamasutra reports... A US resident has filed a class action suit against Square Enix accusing them of deceptive advertising, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment related to the online game Final Fantasy XI.

The suit, filed in California, is seeking $5 million in damages. "(Square Enix) engaged in various levels of deceptive advertising, unfair business practices, and fraudulent concealment with respect to the online games at the point of purchase," the suit said.

The filing alleges the following against Square Enix:

"This case narrowly focuses on Defandants deceptive advertising, unfair advertising, and fraudulent concealment to conceal certain critical information about their online games. The deceptive advertising, unfair and undisclosed business practices, and concealment concern, among others:

1. Licensing of the online games software disguised as a sale
2. Monthly fees ("fees") to play online games
3. Penalties for late payment fees
4. Interest charges for late payment fees
5. Charges while the online game account is suspended
6. Termination of the right to use the online game for late payment of the fees
7. User restrictions and conditions related to the online games
8. Termination of game data for late payment of the fees

The filing estimated that the number of people to take part in the class action "will number greater than 100,000", based on the "Defendant's online game database."

Full post here...

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 PC video game returns

One of the top selling PC game franchises of all time returns with all new stunning 3D graphics and expanded gamezplay! Experience your park like never before, add yourself and your friends to the crowd, ride the coasters you design, and view the thousands of detailed guests up close and personal.


Stunning new 3D graphics Ride the coasters with the all new Coaster Cam All new rides and attractions Realistic day/night and weather cycles Add cinematic special effects to your rides including earthquakes, monster attacks, flames and smoke New VIP visitors create unique and humorous challenges

Fun-filled, Action-packed Original Dragon Ball Story to Nintendo Wii First Time with 3D Graphics Autumn 2009

NAMCO BANDAI Games announce the forthcoming launch of Dragon Ball - Revenge of King Piccolo exclusively for Nintendo Wii. Scheduled for European launch this autumn 2009, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo promises to thrill fans with the first ever appearance of the original Dragon Ball story on Wii in glorious 3D.

Heading back to the early days of the Dragon Ball story, players will control Kid Goku as he sets out on fantastic adventures with his friends. The title faithfully reproduces the uniqueness and special humour of the early Dragon Ball series, while adding an original blend of action and adventure to the mix. With the original Japanese music and voiceover included for maximum authenticity, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo offers fans a dazzling new experience with the characters and universe they know and love.

The visuals in Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo take the series to a new level by faithfully reproducing on-screen the original drawings of legendary Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama down to the finest pen strokes. Thanks to the high-quality, state-of-the-art graphics, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the Dragon Ball universe like never before.

Game modes include Story mode which follows Kid Goku from the Red Ribbon Saga to the King Piccolo Saga with the ability to replay previously completed stages, and the unlockable VS mode where players can take different unlocked characters into battle.

With in-game collectables, a host of unlockables, and more fun, fights and adventure than ever before all delivered in dazzling 3D, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo is the definitive Dragon Ball videogame experience coming to Wii this autumn 2009.

Budokai Tenkaichi Saga Continues coming to PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360

NAMCO BANDAI Games announce the launch of Dragon Ball - Raging Blast, the latest instalment in the Budokai Tenkaichi saga and the first video game in the Budokai Tenkaichi series to arrive on the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring stunning HD graphics and audio, destructible environments and enhanced character features, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast takes players far beyond the realms of the original anime series, blasting its way into retailers in Europe and the PAL territories this autumn 2009.

Interactive and destructible environments bring a new layer of intensity to the battle stages featured in Dragon Ball: Raging Blast. Smash opponents into rocks to increase their damage count and gain the upper hand in battles.

Featuring the series’ trademark combat style, the game hosts a variety of the most popular characters taken from the series, all of which have enhanced features such as facial expressions for a deeper level of immersion into the Dragon Ball universe.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast boasts superior graphics that enhance the sense of the characters’ speed and power. In addition to classic signature moves, characters also benefit from a new “Super Rising” move which allows more variety in the battle stages and lets players explore new areas of the Dragon Ball universe.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft is coming to retailers across Europe and the PAL regions this coming autumn 2009.

Art from Enix Nantsu Kaza No Shima Monogatari game - The Seven Blasts of Wind in Island Story

This post over on Game Set Watch has some artwork from Enix adventure game Nanatsu Kaze No Shima Monogatari - The Seven Blasts of Wind in Island Story Sega Saturn video game.
They have lots more here on their site...

UK Harvey Nichols use Street Fighter video game to promote sale

Harvey Nichols Summer Sale 2009 was promoted with a print advertising campaign featuring fashion conscious fighters from video games such as Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. Each character is decked out in the latest designer clothes, with the men in Alexander McQueen suits and women in Rodarte dresses, modelling the luxury items that can be found for up to 50 per cent less during the sale period.

The Sales Fighters campaign was developed at DDB London by executive creative director Jeremy Craigen, head of art Grant Parker, art directors/copywriters Graeme Hall and Hunter Somerville, illustrator Mathieu Raynault, photographer Rick Guest and designer Steven Wilson.

Pedometer based games - Personal Trainer Walking, My Weight Loss Coach Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver and Pokewalker

New pedometer-based games have arrived with Nintendo DS releases like Nintendo's Personal Trainer - Walking and Ubisoft's My Weight Loss Coach both bundling pedometer accessories.

Even Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, destined to be two of the highest-selling titles in Japan this year they come with a PokeWalker that encourages players to walk with the accessory so they can gain XP for their creatures or earn currency in-game.

Bandai and SSD Company have their own standalone pedometer-based game coming out this July, Yuuhokei: Tenkatouitsu ~ Aruite Sengoku no Hasha to Nare, which loosely translates as Walking Meter: Unification ~ Become the Ruler of the Warring States by Walking.



As the title suggests, you can play as three different warlords from Japan's Warring States period (15th to 17th century) -- Oda Nobunaga, Takeda Shingen, and Uesugi Kenshin. The game will also feature over 70 other warlords, such as Date Masumane and Akechi Mitsuhide. Though you might not recognize some of these names, these characters have experienced a surge of popularity recently in Japan with the Sengoku Basara games/anime.

The way the pedometer works, you keep the accessory in a pocket and amass troops by walking, increasing your army's ranks as you go about their day. According to Bandai, "you can dominate the enemy with your large army if you walk a lot." Your soldiers can attack with spears, guns, bows and arrows, and more.

There will also be a corresponding website where you can record your weight and how much you've walked. As you progress through your warlord's campaign/storyline, you'll also receive codes that you can put into the website to see details of local warlords and a map of Japan showing the areas you've unified.

Bandai's target audience for Walking Meter: Unification is men and women in their 30s who have an appreciation of history. The company has high hopes for this product, too, expecting to sell over 10 million units by the end of 2010.

And if conquering rival warlords and unifying Japan isn't your thing, apparently there are three other similar pedometer-based titles that've been released in Japan -- Space Battleship Yamato (Star Blazers), Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri (a.k.a. Marco), and Kacho Kosaku Shima - all of which are based on manga/anime properties.