LLC announces new development team for Scratch - The Ultimate DJ on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360

Scratch DJ Game, LLC, a joint venture between Numark Industries, LLC and Genius Products, LLC announced today that it has recently hired Commotion Interactive, the music and party game division of Bedlam Games Inc., to complete development of its much anticipated music rhythm game, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ. In choosing the industry veterans at Commotion Interactive, Scratch DJ Game, LLC underscores its commitment to successfully launching Scratch and establishing a strong footprint in the progressively growing and competitive music gaming industry.

"With Scratch: The Ultimate DJ we will deliver an innovative, ground breaking video game for fans of hip-hop," said Jack O'Donnell, CEO of Scratch DJ Game, LLC. "We have selected Commotion and are confident that they are the best choice to help us achieve our mission. The team's rich and varied development experience includes talent from Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts."

"Scratch: The Ultimate DJ offers a revolutionary take on the existing music/rhythm genre. The combination of the game and the proprietary Scratch Deck controller will bring the art of DJing to the masses," said Trevor Fencott, CEO of Bedlam Games Inc. "The Scratch Deck combines a touch sensitive turntable from Numark with the drumpads from the iconic Akai Professional MPC. This combination delivers an authentic music gaming experience unlike any other. We are thrilled to embark on this venture with Scratch, and can't wait for this exciting title to hit store shelves."

Commotion's mission is to deliver music and party game titles borne of exceptional design, fostered by meticulous planning, and realized by a world-class team. The studio was formed in 2006 by a seasoned group of industry professionals who are united in their belief that games can be developed on a creative level. The Commotion team is dedicated to providing quality titles that resonate with consumers looking for an entertaining and original gaming experience.

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will be available in early 2010 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. For more information on Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, please visit: http://www.scratchvideogame.com/

The Robocalypse Army video game Needs You! Beta Testers Wanted for Upcoming iPhone Game!

Vogster Entertainment is looking for 25 beta testers for their upcoming iPhone game, Robocalypse - Mobile Mayhem. Those accepted into the testing program (100 will apply, only 25 will be chosen) will receive access to a test version of Robocalypse - Mobile Mayhem, and will receive a free, full-featured version of this hilarious and fast-paced strategy game when it releases on the iTunes Store later this summer.

Gamers interested in enlisting in the test need to head over to the URL below and submit the requested information. We are only considering the first 100 entries, and only 25 of those will be chosen to enter the test based on their knowledge of iPhone apps, gaming and use of the iPhone.

Follow the link below to enlist in the Robocalypse Army now!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jiUBGkuAacY4ovmxjHhxuQ_3d_3d

Based on the award-winning fast-action strategy title for the Nintendo DS, Robocalypse – Mobile Mayhem for the iPhone features all the zany characters, hilarious dialog and exciting yet accessible action of the original game. In Robocalypse – Mobile Mayhem, players will build and command robot armies to fend off attacks from the evil Demolisher and his near-endless supply of maniacal mechanical marauders. The game features characters and dialog created by the comedic writing duo of Jay Lender (of Spongebob Squarepants™ fame) and Micah Wright and a storyline sure to keep players laughing for hours on end. Featuring 10 unit types, 20 varieties of weaponry, 17 campaign missions, 18 unique multiplayer maps, a cast of powerful Hero robots and an intuitive touch-screen interface, Robocalypse – Mobile Mayhem ensures fun for everyone. For additional information, please visit www.robocalypse.com

PlayStation 3 to get HD porn - but only in Japan

But, millions will be devastated to hear, it’s only in Japan

A company called DDM.tv has in one fell swoop both answered a million prayers and made real a million nightmares by confirming an HD porn download service for owners of the PS3 – though it will only be available in Japan.

Kotaku reports that DDM promises to bring Blu-ray quality high definition adult movies to those with a PS3, broadband connection, HDMI cable and an HD TV. Movies will be offered for download on a pre-pay basis.

Current titles include the cleverly titled 100 Masturbators, apparently.

Unsurprisingly, there’s no word on a European rollout just yet.

Source: MCVuk

Enclave Fantasy highlight Nintendo Wii video game coming soon

German production house Village1 Entertainment officially announce workings on the project “ENCLAVE” for Nintendo Wii. Based on many requests from the fantasy community, Village1 Entertainment decided to support this exciting fantasy production. The Wii version is guaranteed to offer all features of former brand releases and will contain new features in addition to previous versions. Due to an experienced team the game is already in an advanced development stage and will prospective hit the shelves beginning of 2010.

“ENCLAVE” is a fantasy action epos charged with spectacular fights and many RPG elements. In the beginning the player takes control of a fearless knight fighting his way out of a mysterious fortress. While the player can switch between both First Person and Third Person Modus his goal is to defend the lone city of Celenheim from the dark Outlanders preparing to invade. Underlined with a dramatic Hollywood like soundtrack "ENCLAVE" is set to offer plenty of gaming hours.

During the game the player has the possibility to pick further characters as rogues, elves and magicians. All characters are using a spectacular combat system, can wear hundreds of unique armour pieces and can be equipped with both melee and range weapons. The character selection is very important since every mission has unique challenges and unexpected twists.

Freesky Online - Merge Results in Larger Map on New Server

The Freesky Online team has merged the Paradise and Canaan servers effective August 6, 2009. These have been replaced by the new Paradise&Canaan server, featuring a larger map to accommodate more players.

The main goal of the merger is to increase player interaction. On Paradise&Canaan, players will be scattered across a bigger map with ample resources to discover and threats to overcome. With a higher population come more opportunities for PvP and strategic alliances as players vie for territory in their new world.

Some players have voiced concerns that their production tasks or other ongoing activities will be adversely affected by the merger. To compensate players for any inconvenience that may result, the Freesky Online team is awarding gift packages that may include gold, resources, items, and Gift Points.

Please visit http://fo.igg.com/news/news-view.php?aid=312 to find out more details about how the merger will affect you and what type of compensation you can expect to receive.

MMOABC Partners with Omerta Game Ltd. to Promote Gift Code Giveaway for Omerta

MMOABC, a leading massively-multiplayer online (MMO) portal and social network, is proud to announce a gift code giveaway with Omerta and Omerta Game Ltd. Players can sign up and participate in this event at http://www.mmoabc.com/giveaway/79/Omerta-Gift-Code-Giveaway.html starting on August 6.

Players participating in this giveaway event will receive the following in-game items:

-Crime/Car/Smuggling attempts: +75
(go to jail less and earn more money at the start)
-Rankpoints: +50
-1 car (Cadillac)
-Money: $50,000

“We are happy to work with a great partner such as Omerta Game Ltd. on Omerta to give away in-game items,” said MMOABC Head of Marketing Michael Tong. “Offering in-game items to our gaming community is another step in empowering our gamers.”

League of Legends video game beta Testers to Receive Special In-Game Rewards

Riot Games is expanding its user base for the closed beta of the highly anticipated online multiplayer session-based game League of Legends. Testers will receive special in-game rewards for participating and providing feedback in the closed beta.

League of Legends, which was nominated for the Game Critics Awards Best Strategy Game of E3, will be available for free on Windows PC in September 2009. A Collector’s Pack that contains exclusive items, such as two unique Champion skins, as well as a number of Champions, Runes and Riot Points, will be available for $29.99 at www.leagueoflegends.com and at major retail outlets.

Gamers who would like to get a sneak peek at the game and provide valuable feedback in the development process are invited to sign up for the closed beta by visiting www.leagueoflegends.com. To reward testers, Riot will offer an exclusive champion skin that can be used in the final version of the game. Testers that participated in the closed beta prior to July 14, 2009 will also have their screen names permanently listed in the League of Legends developer credits.

"By expanding the pool of beta users we strive to support the strong community following itching to jump right into the game," Brandon Beck, co-founder and CEO, Riot Games, said.

"We truly value the input and early support our community has provided, so it’s only fair that they get credit and rewarded for helping to mold the game!"

League of Legends combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action that brings accessible, replayable and competitive gameplay into a whimsical universe that deepens with the player’s commitment. Built by a veteran development team and the original creators of DotA Allstars, one of the world’s most popular player-made mods, League of Legends is a unique and genre bending experience. The game will be operated as a live service that will be frequently updated with new features, champions, maps and additional content as suggested by the community.

A player in League of Legends takes on the role of a Summoner – a gifted spell caster who has the power to bring forth a champion to fight as his or her avatar in Valoran’s Fields of Justice. As the Summoner controls the champion in combat, it also influences the outcome of the match through the use of spells, masteries and runes. Once a match is over, the Summoner gains Influence Points and Riot Points that can be used to assist their champions in future battles. Influence Points will be earned by simply playing the game, while Riot Points will be available for purchase with real money.

League of Legends will offer endless permutations of builds, strategies and combinations that will make the game extremely competitive and interesting for those focused on competitive play.

Mini Ninjas video game - Ninja action from feudal Japan - with video

Mini Ninjas 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. Mini Ninjas will be playable on Nintendo Wii, The Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.



Character: Shun
Shun is a living contradiction. He's the most tense of all the Mini Ninjas but oddly, he still maintains the unique ninja skill of calming himself to utter silence when the situation requires it. Shun is the stealthiest of all the Mini Ninjas.

Weapon: Bow
Special Ability: Shun's special attack enables him to tie a lit explosive to the shaft of one of his arrows. He can then fire this special projectile across long distances to damage, or simply scare, his enemies with the explosion.

Trivia: Shun has been known to sit completely still for two days straight in order to hit a target perfectly.

FIFA 10 Box art revealed - Rooney, Lampard and Bastian Schweinsteiger star

Many Americans care deeply about who appears on the front cover of Madden. Many Europeans, on the other hand, do not. They instead care about who ends up on the front cover of FIFA.

And this year, for the first time in a little while, there are new people! For the past few years now, the cover (at least, the British/Australasian cover) has featured Wayne Rooney and Ronaldinho. But with Ronaldinho on a fast track to mid-career oblivion, EA Sports have binned him in favour of a couple of new players.

So, as you can see, the cover has now all gone all-England, featuring Wayne Rooney (centre), Arsenal's Theo Walcott (left) and Chelsea's Frank Lampard (right). As noted, however, this only applies to the title sold in English-speaking PAL territories. Other regions - like Germany, Spain and the US - will feature different stars (Germany's edition, for example, will feature Bayern star Bastian Schweinsteiger alongside Rooney)

Alongside the cover reveal, EA Sports also announced that all versions of the game - on *gasp* 360, PS3, PC, PS2, DS, PSP and Wii - will be out in Europe on October 2.

Source: Kotaku

Commandos mobile phone game check your phone

June 1940. During World War II, The allies trained a group of soldiers for special assignments: "Commandos".

Take control of the Green Beret, the spy, the sniper and the sapper in this real-time game of stealth, infiltration and ambush.

Disable mines, dispatch enemies and destroy objectives as you fight for freedom across Germany, France, Norway and North Africa.

• Thwart the German war machine by means of sabotage and subterfuge.
• Control up to 4 commandos to accomplish missions.
• 3 game environments:
o Fields and towns of Central Europe.
o Snow covered bases in Norway and France
o North Africa’s hostile desert
• Awesome graphics and effects.
• Improve your scores to achieve the highest award in each mission.

Description (WAP)
Take control of a group of soldiers to execute sabotage and subterfuge war operations.

Tags
Strategy, action

Compatibility
Technology: J2ME
Languages: Inglés, Francés, Alemán, Italiano, Español y Ruso.
Compatible mobiles:

• Alcatel: OT556, OT565, OT-C701.
• Huawei: 710, 720, 810.
• HTC: S710
• LG: B2000, C1150, KG220, KG225, KG210, B2050, B2070, F1200, F2100, F2400, L3100, S5200, C3380, C3300, C3310, C3320, C3400, KG245, KG800, M4410, P7200, KU380, KU250, U8500, U880, U890, KG320, KG810, U300, KE970, KU970, U400, U830.
• Motorola: C380, C385, C650, C651, V180, V220, 385, V185, V188, V186, SlrvL6, L2, W377, V195, E398, E550, E770, RAZR V3, V300, V360v, V400, V500, V535, V550, V551, V600, V620, V80, V975, V980, PEBL U6, ROKR E1, SLVR L7, E770-Vodafone, RAZR V3i, v635, C975, V360-Vodafone, Z3, K1, PEBL V6, V3-Vodafone, RAZR V3 BLK, RAZR V3m, L7-Vodafone, SLVR V8, V303, V525, V525M, V560, V505, V980 (Vodafone), V557, W510, W940, RAZR V6, KRZR K3, RIZR Z8.
• Nokia: 2650, 3100, 3105, 3108, 3120, 3125, 3200, 3205, 3300, 5100, 6030, 6100, 6108, 6200, 6220, 6225, 6585 (US), 6610, 6650, 6651, 6800, 6810, 6820, 7200, 7210, 7250, 7600, 6610i, 7250i, 2355, 6560, 3100 US, 3205 SPR, 6030 US, 3220, 5140, 6020, 6021, 6235, 6822, 7260, 5140i, 6235i, 6230, 2610, 2626, 3152, 3155, 6060, 6101, 6102, 6103, 6152, 6155, 6170, 6255, 7270, 3155i, 6155i, 6111, 6136, 6165, 2855, 2865, 2865i, 5200, 6070, 6080, 6085, 6102i, 6125, 6151, 7360, 3110 classic, 6061, 6086, 6255i, 3500, 5070, 3109, 2630, 2760, 2660, 3110, 2600 classic, 2670, 3600, 3620, 3650, 3660, 7650, 3630, N-GAGE, N-GAGE QD, 3230, 6260, 6600, 6620, 6630, 6670, 6680, 6681, 6682, 7610, N70, N72, N91, 3250, 6638, 6230i, 5500, 8800, 8800 sirocco, 5500d, 8801, 3280, 6131, 6233, 6234, 6265, 6270, 6280, 6282, 7030, 7370, 6265i, 5300, 6126, 6275, 6275i, 6288, 7373, 7390, 6300, 6267, 8600, 6500 classic, 6133, 7500 Prism, 5610 XpressMusic, 7900 Prism, 6555, 5310 XpressMusic, 8800 Art, 6301, 6500 slide, 6263, 3120 classic, 5000, N71, N73, E50, 6290, E65, N75, N93, N93i, N95, 5700, N92, N76, N6110, N5700, 6110 Navigator, 6120classic, N77, N81, N81 8GB, N82, N95 8GB, E51, 6124classic, N78, N96, E60, E70, N80, N90.
• Panasonic: MX6, SA6, VS2, VS3, VS6.
• Sagem: My411Cv, my600x, my600v, My850v.
• Samsung: SGH-X660-Vodafone, SGH-E350, SGH-X650, SGH-X660, SGH-X680-Vodafone, SGH-E250, E350e, S280, SGH-E350E, SGH-E350V, X640, SGH-E370, SGH-J700, SGH-X550, SGH-J600, SGH-M610, SGH-C520, SGH-M300, SGH-T439, SGH-T429, SGH-T329, SGH-T219, SGH-T209, SGH-T309, SPH-A940, A950, A960, Z140v, Z150, SGH-Z300, SGH-Z500, ZM60, SGH-Z140, SGH-Z230, SGH-T819, SGH-Z240, SGH-Z170, SGH-D500, SGH-D508, SGH-E730, Z130, SGH-ZV10, SGH-D500c, SGH-D500e, SGH-E738, X700, SGH-E740, SGH-E760, SGH-E490, SGH-T629, SGH-T729, SGH-T509, SGH-T739, SGH-T619, SGH-Z540, Z400, Z560, ZV50, E900, SGH-F330, SGH-U700, SGH-D600, SGH-Z510, D830, SGH-D900, SGH-D608, SGH-D900 (Orange), U600, D840, SGH-D820.
• Sharp: TQ-GX15, TQ-GX17, TQ-Gx25, TQ-GX29, 550SH, 703SH, 770SH, 902SH-Vodafone, V703, V902, 903SH, V903.
• Siemens: CFX65, CL75, SF65, CF61, SF65v2, C65, C72v, CV65, SL65, C65-Vodafone, CT65, C72, CX65, CX66, CX70, CX70Emoty, CX75, CXT65, CXV65, M65, S65, S66, SK65, SP65, S68, ME75, SI75, CX65-Vodafone, CX70-Vodafone, CXT70, MT65, M65C, M65-Vodafone, M65i, S65-Vodafone, S6C, SK6R, SXG75, Ef81, EL71.
• Sony Ericsson: J300, J300a, J300c, J300i, K300, K300a, K300c, K300i, K500, F500, F500i, K310a, K310c, K310i, K506, K506c, K508, K508c, K508i, K510a, K510c, K510i, W300c, W300i, Z500a, Z500i, Z520a, Z520c, Z520i, Z530c, Z530i, K320i, W200i, K500c, K500i, W200, Z310i, Z320, T280, Z310, Z310a, D750, D750i, K600, K600i, K608, K608i, K610c, K610i, K700c, K700i, K750, K750c, K750i, S600, V600, V600i, V800, V802, W500c, W550i, W600, W600i, W800, W800c, W800i, W810a, W810c, W810i, Z800c, Z800i, V630i, W700i, Z550i, Z610i, V620i, w710i, K618i, k710i, Z710i, W550a, K550i, V800i, K530i, K530, W660, W350, W380, W380i, M600i, M608, P990i, K790i, K790a, K790c, K800i, K800c, S700i, S700c, S710a, W900i, W900c, W850i, W880i, Z750, S710, W950i, K800iv, W850iv, W910i, K810i, K850i, S500i, W960i, K770i, T650i, W890, W760, W880iv, W580i, W580, W580c, W880, K790.
• Toshiba: TS705, TS608.