Michael Jackson Thriller video FREE download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

To celebrate the life of, pop legend, Michael Jackson Xbox LIVE Marketplace is offering FREE download of the Thriller iconic video.

Previously the Thriller video cost 1,200 Microsoft Points.

The landmark 1983 music video by John Landis for the 50 million copy selling Thriller album.

Jackson had been featured in several video games, including Sega Corp.'s Moonwalker for the arcade and the Sega Genesis console. He also appeared in a cameo in the music title Space Channel 5 for the Sega Dreamcast.

Watch the Moonwalk video game trailer here on gamezplay...

Pangya migration from Albatross 18 on Tuesday June 30th

Users Who Had Albatross 18 Accounts Before Pangya Re-Launched In U.S. Must Submit Their Account Recovery Requests By 11:59 PDT June 30

Ntreev USA announce it will be closing Pangya migration from Albatross 18 at 11:59 PDT June 30th. This means any Albatross 18 users who want to migrate their accounts over to Pangya must submit their recovery requests to Ntreev USA before the cutoff time on June 30. After that, the account recovery service will no longer be available.

This announcement is only for players who had played Albatross 18 and have not yet submitted a request for account recovery. For players who have never played the previous version of Pangya, this announcement does not apply. Albatross 18 players can request account recovery through the‘RECOVER ACCOUNT’ button located on the right side of Ntreev’s website at:

http://Pangya.ntreev.net.

Pangya is a casual golf game that takes the difficult rules of golf an transforms them into an easy to pick-up and play casual golf experience that a player of any skill level can enjoy. Pangya is free for players to download and play, while some items in the game including certain characters, clothing sets, new equipment and accessories are available to purchase via micro-transaction. The in-game currency in Pangya, called Pang, allows players to purchase items from the in-game shop that will enhance a character. The in-game shop also provides new inventory and equipment and offers players the ability to send gifts and more. Gamers can earn Pang by finishing a hole at par or better and by showcasing powerful shots.



For more information about Ntreev USA visit www.ntreev.net.

Nintendo DS - What's Cooking Jamie Oliver game cooking fun delicious recipes

All the fun of cooking with great games and Jamie Oliver's recipes for you to create, enjoy and share.

Learn how to prepare 100 of Jamie's delicious recipes using real ingredients in your
kitchen at home, or in the virtual kitchens on your Nintendo DS.

Fun games and interactive step-by-step instructions guide you on a cooking journey,
whether you're a beginner cook or a brilliant chef!

Features:

* Interactive cookbook: Use the 'hands free' voice recognition tool to help you create 100 of Jamie's cracking recipes.
* Cooking games: Follow and recreate Jamie's recipes in 10 original 3D kitchens with hundreds of utensils and ingredients to choose from.
* Cooking challenge: Cook against the clock! Work your way up to becoming a master chef
* Cooking assistant: Create and store your own shopping lists.
* Recipe creator: Allows you to store up to 100 of your own recipes. Plus share with your friends over wi-fi!

Pre-order Halo 3 - ODST now and receive Sgt. Johnson as a playable Firefight character

Listen up rookies! “Halo 3: ODST” drops on September 22, but will you and your team have what it takes to survive the Covenant onslaught in the new cooperative multiplayer mode, Firefight? Firefight will put you to the test as you and your friends assume the role of an ODST squad and fight together to take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies.

It’s where new “Halo” heroes will be born, and an opportunity to step into the boots of a legend. If you pre-order “Halo 3: ODST” at participating retailers, you will receive a token to unlock grizzled UNSC hero Sgt. Johnson as a playable character in Firefight.

Fan favourite and “Halo” series stalwart Sergeant Avery Junior Johnson is a tough-as-nails career Marine who has been in more life or death battles than you've had hot meals. He’s survived more infectious Flood outbreaks, greased more Covenant bad guys, and earned more medals than any other twenty soldiers. And now you get to walk a mile in his shoes.

New campaign
Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie, “Halo 3: ODST” is a new game in the “Halo” saga that lets people experience events leading up to the epic story told in “Halo 3” through the eyes of an ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant’s invasion of New Mombasa.

New cooperative multiplayer experience
In addition to a brand new campaign, “Halo 3: ODST” introduces a new cooperative multiplayer mode called Firefight which allows “Halo” fans to experience co-operative gaming in a whole new way: they will be fighting as members of an ODST squad against waves of increasingly challenging enemies across a variety of battlefields. This experience is made even more intense with the integration of “Halo 3’s” “skulls,” which progressively activate as time goes on to alter the gameplay and up the challenge. Players will battle through wave after wave in search of high scores, Achievements and bragging rights.

The complete “Halo 3” competitive multiplayer collection
“Halo 3: ODST” also includes a second standalone disc with three new “Halo 3” multiplayer maps, all original “Halo 3” maps, as well as the “Legendary,” “Heroic,” and “Mythic” Map packs for a total of 24 maps.

Ensure your place in the “Halo: Reach” beta
Purchasing “Halo 3: ODST” will ensure “Halo” fans get access to the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta when the beta goes live in the future. Announced at E3 2009, “Halo: Reach” is the prequel to the blockbuster “Halo” trilogy and is scheduled for release in fall of 2010.

“Halo 3: ODST” will have a suggested retail price of £39.99. “Halo 3: ODST” is rated PEGI 16+.

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."

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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.