Blood Bowl Meet our Champions - the Wood Elves! video game

Today Cyanide and Focus Home Interactive are pleased to unveil the 3rd video of the series of trailers showcasing the game’s races!

We are presenting today the agile Wood Elves! Wood Elves are extremely agile and fast, and favour passing and running tactics over a brutal blocking game. They are very fragile and won’t survive a very brutal game for long, but they very nimble and as the saying goes: it takes a very agile or lucky opponent to lay a hand on a Wood Elf!

An ultra-violent strategy game based on Warhammer Fantasy and American football, Blood Bowl allows players to create the ultimate “fantasy” sports teams. Coaches can build bone-crushing teams of Orcs, Wood Elves, Humans, Dwarfs and many more fantastic creatures – then throw them into the stadium for the ultimate blood sport! Blood Bowl is strategic, action-packed and violent, requiring coaches to use their best tactics, team design – and a dose of pure ruthless bloodlust always helps too!

All of these charming creatures are waiting for you to play in highly contested games soon on PC, Xbox 360 and handheld consoles.

Infernal Hell’s Vengeance will be released in Japan for the Xbox 360

Playlogic, an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, is pleased to announce that Infernal Hell’s Vengeance will be released in Japan for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Playlogic recently signed a deal with Zoo Corporation and Russell Corporation who will publish the game in Japan.

Rogier Smit, VP of Playlogic said: “We are thrilled that our first Xbox 360 game will be released in Japan, which proves that its story and gameplay mechanics are globally appealing. We are confident in our cooperation with Zoo and Russell to successfully bring Infernal Hell’s Vengeance to the Japanese market.”

Tatsuya Yonekawa, President of Russell Corporation said: "We are very excited to bring Infernal to Japanese gamers. They will enjoy a new entry of a quality Xbox 360 game like Infernal and we are proud to make that happen."

About Infernal Hell’s Vengeance
Former Etherlite Secret Agent Ryan Lennox, now obsolete and betrayed by those close to him is a man who knows no fear! In a desperate bid to uncover his former employers secret agenda Lennox makes a pact with the devil. Embarking on an action-packed voyage into a world of deception and betrayal, armed with special abilities and military grade weaponry, Ryan Lennox is a man who must succeed.

Lennox will need to master his devilish powers to uncover the truth and restore the delicate balance of good and evil. The captivating plot sees Lennox journey from ancient monastery catacombs and secret mountain hideouts to sprawling harbor docks and industrial oil refineries, before finally facing his ultimate showdown...

Infernal uses a state-of-the-art Physics engine enabling highly interactive worlds with destroyable walls and objects, while giving the player the ability to use a vast array of weapons. This is supported by using high level graphics and a stunning overall design based on locations throughout Europe and the USA.

Features:

* Stunning 3rd Person Shooter with deep & engaging storyline
* Explore a range of stunning environments & locations across 3 levels of difficulty
* Over 10 hours of gamezplay
* Control a variety of guns and weapons as well as supernatural forces to increase their power
* Engange in Hand to Hand combat, or utilize a range of weaponry
* Duck and cover system to avoid enemy attacks
* Fight intelligent opponents who use the environment to their advantage
* Utilize a vast array of supernatural powers such as telekinesis & teleportation to overcome obstacles and enemies
* Harvest the energy of your enemies to heal and to replenish your Infernal mana


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Lionel Messi motion capture for PES 2010 video game on PS3 Xbox 360 PS2 and PSP

For the second time, Audiomotion has been commissioned by Konami to provide motion capture services for their flagship title PES 2010.
The mocap session took place in the centre of Barcelona on the 29th May, just 48 hrs after the UEFA Champions League Cup Final with Manchester United.
During this time Audiomotion set up a portable rig of 50 cameras creating a 15x10 metre capture volume. Selected journalists were then able to view the 3D Messi character driven by the real-time motion capture data from Lionel Messi himself.

After the Champions League Final celebrations in Rome and the victory parade through the streets of Barcelona, finishing at the ‘Nou Camp’ stadium the night before the session, Messi arrived fresh and demonstrated his amazing speed, agility and ball control. The session was completed successfully with the worlds press witnessing a full on realtime mocap session along with individual interviews throughout the day.

PES 2010 is due out in the autumn on PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360, and PSP.

Scott Garrod, Konami's European Licensing Manager said: "The Audiomotion crew were fantastic, everything ran very smoothly and we were very impressed with the setup."

Mick Morris, Audiomotions MD stated: "It's been an honour to be commissioned by Konami for this session in Barcelona – and it was especially exciting to work with the incredibly talented Lionel Messi. Location shoots are always challenging but our studio crew stepped up to the mark and, as always, delivered."

Internet smash hit video game Tumblebugs announced for iPhone & iPod Touch New version greatly expands on the multi-million player original

Clocking well over 35 million online plays and downloads since its initial launch in 2005, the puzzle phenomenon Tumblebugs is making its way to iPhone and iPod Touch consoles, courtesy of Dundee-based developer Tag Games and Manchester-based publisher Connect2Media. The collaboration will see a revamped version of Wildfire Studios’ original title, developed exclusively for Apple devices and launching on iTunes in August.

Developed by Tag Games, who recently scored a massive App Store hit with critically acclaimed crime simulator Car Jack Streets, Tumblebugs is an addictive puzzle game for all ages. When the evil ‘Black Bug Empire’ takes over the insect world and starts marching lines of friendly bugs underground to be enslaved forever, it’s up to you to save the day.

Players must launch vividly coloured bugs at the never-ending line of prisoners, lining up three or bugs of the same colour to free them from their captors. It wont be easy however, with rapidly increasing lines and a string of baddies out to gum up the works. Can you be the hero the insect kingdom needs?



The game features slick controls and accessible play style; Simply aim and fire to rack up high scores and advance to the next stage. Power-ups add much depth to the game as you blast your way through 78 challenging stages set across two different gamezplay modes. With crisp, colourful graphics and a superb art style, Tumblebugs is one of the slickest and engrossing puzzle games available on handheld consoles today.

Key Features:
*78 challenging levels with stunningly vivid graphics
*Two compulsive gameplay modes that are easy to pick up but hard to put down
*Amazing power-ups, dastardly baddies and heroic deeds make this a garden-based epic
*Based on the number one web game played by over 35 million people to date

Early review builds and assets for Tumblebugs iPhone and iPod Touch are available now on request. Please get in touch with Ink Media to arrange distribution.

Stereoscopic 3D (S 3D) gaming group formed Need for Speed Shift 3D driving...

As a technology demo, Electronic Arts worked with Dynamic Digital Depth (DDD) to give a flawless glimpse of what their upcoming award-winning title, Need For Speed SHIFT, will look like when played with stereoscopic 3D drivers. Other technology demos included Cryteks CryEngine3 running in S-3D with native support, and a showing of Blitz Games Studios Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao, arguably the first console game to support modern stereoscopic 3D technologies. To add to the fun, all demos were presented on a huge RealD projection screen as part of SIGGRAPHs Computer and Animation Festival.

According to the U-DECIDE Initiative, a well received study of modern gamers, 93% of survey respondents want to see game developers support stereoscopic 3D technology. The industrys answer is to start development of The S-3D Gaming Alliance, an organization that is 100% focused on making stereoscopic 3D gaming possible through standards, education, and product adoption.

Some of S3DGAs founding companies include Blitz Games Studios, DDD, iZ3D, Jon Peddie Research, TDVision Corp, XpanD, and more. The President and CEO of S3DGA will be Neil Schneider, best known for his pioneering work on Meant to be Seen (www.mtbs3D.com), the worlds leading website focused on stereoscopic 3D gaming and entertainment.

I personally love to game in stereoscopic 3D, and its about time this became a mass market technology. We have a great team of expert companies, and with additional industry support, yes - S3DGA is going to make this happen, said Neil Schneider.

High immersion S-3D gaming experiences include explosions that pop out of the screen and a sense of depth so real that players think they can place their hands inside the display. S-3D technology is growing popular in the home with products like LCD shutter glasses, 3D monitors, and several new and developing 3D HDTV and projection solutions.

Neil Schneider, via MTBS, has done a great job of supporting the rapidly-growing S-3D market. There are some amazing creative opportunities in this new field and having the support of a community such as his is a powerful resource for anyone working in this area. We are therefore happy to support and encourage his ongoing work with the newly-formed S3DGA and look forward to its success, said Andrew Oliver, Co-Founder of Blitz Games Studios.

MTBS, and now S3DGA, works with our early adopters, and while other organizations may claim to be able to speak to gaming, Neil and his group actually take the time to play the games. XpanD is very interested in participating in the S-3D Gaming Alliance's next steps, said Ami Dror, Chief Strategist for XpanD.

The effect of a standards group such as S3DGA is to accelerate the adoption of technology by presenting a forum for members to express, test, and agree on ideas and approaches to educating consumers.

Stereovision (S-3D) gaming is here, said Dr. Jon Peddie of Jon Peddie Research (JPR) It is affordable, accessible, and playable, and is in need of a consolidating agency to be the clearing- house for ideas, standards, products, and consumer education. S3DGA is the alliance that has answered that call. We will be working with them to help drive this forward."

Getting Started in 3D Gaming
An introductory S3DGA meeting will be held during the 3D Entertainment Summit. Founded by Bob Dowling, Former Editor in Chief of the Hollywood Reporter, this conference is considered the largest of its type, and features industry leading names including: James Cameron, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and countless more. S3DGA meeting attendees qualify for a 25% discount on summit registration when they use the S3DGA discount code. Attendance will be confirmed.

"I am overwhelmed by the progress made in the last year in the 3D gaming world, and we are excited to be part of the next logical step by helping launch the S-3D Gaming Alliance at this year's 3D Entertainment Summit" said Bob Dowling, 3D Entertainment Summit Founder.

To help interested organizations get started in S-3D, S3DGA is making available the extensive U-DECIDE Initiative Report at a discounted price of $995 USD. For organizations that also join S3DGA, the price of the report will be credited against the organizations membership fees. AMD, Blitz Games Studios, Guild Software, iZ3D, Meant to be Seen, and The Game Creators, made U-DECIDE possible.

The S-3D Gaming Alliance, S3DGA, is a 3D gaming and entertainment industry standards and advocacy group charted to accelerate the adoption of 3D gaming and display technology by providing for standards discussions, consumer promotion, education, and awareness. Membership is comprised of organizations and individuals with an interest in developing 3D solutions.

Tribes of Mexica action puzzle game on Xbox 360 - with video

Incubator Games is proud to announce Tribes of Mexica, an action-puzzle game set in the mythical world of the Aztecs. Tribes of Mexica is currently in development for the Xbox 360 and is an entry in the Dream Build Play contest.

NARUTO Shippuden Ninja Destiny 2 video game Fact Sheet

TOMY introduces NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2, the latest installment to the popular 3D pocket fighting series, Ninja Destiny. Exclusively on the Nintendo DS, NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 features more new Shippuden content than any other NARUTO video game in 2009. With 34 playable characters, this year’s roster has seen an extreme upgrade, complete with all new attacks and cinematic jutsu moves.

With the reworked Story Mode, new Quest Mode and wireless multiplayer battles, Ninja
Destiny 2 puts the emphasis on action as players battle in head to head matches with
Naruto and his friends.

KEY FEATURES:

• The next title in the hit Ninja Destiny 3D fighting series, going further in the
  
NARUTO Shippuden storyline than any other Naruto game

• 34 playable characters, from both classic and Shippuden Naruto story arcs, each
  with upgraded 3D character models and unique special abilities
  
• Featuring enhanced 3D graphics for 2009 creating a visually impressive “pocket
  fighter” for the Nintendo DS
  
• Alongside the all‐new Story mode, Versus mode and Wireless mode, Ninja Destiny
  2 also features an all‐new Quest mode, with a multitude of unlockable content
  
• Wireless multiplayer gameplay functionality for up to 2‐players
  
• Including enhanced fighting gameplay mechanics for all aspiring ninjas

Title: NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2
Publisher: TOMY Corporation
Developer: Dream Factory
Genre: 3D Fighting
Platform: Nintendo DS Exclusive
Available: September 15, 2009
MSRP: $29.99
ESRB Rating: ”T” for Teen with Cartoon Violence

Blazing New Screens Available for Serious Sam HD The First Encounter

cdv Software have released several new screenshots for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter for PC. The new screens, available at the link below, showcase the game’s fantastic HD graphics engine, and a few of the classic weapons that have made Serious Sam a force to be reckoned with!



Originally released in 2001, Serious Sam won numerous accolades including Game of the Year on Gamespot and Editor's Choice on IGN. Developed on Croteam's proprietary Serious Engine 3; Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter stays true to the source material, as our hero takes on Lord Mental's forces across a variety of battlegrounds set in various ancient civilizations. The gameplay remains as intense as ever and the humor intact, all this in glorious high definition!

Death to Spies Moment of Truth is available now in North America

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher, 1C Company and Aspyr Media announced today that Death to Spies: Moment of Truth is available now in North America via digital download. The game can be downloaded from Aspyr's Gameagent.com site and other popular digital distribution platforms. Death to Spies: Moment of Truth will be available DRM-free at North American retail outlets on August 18.

Death to Spies: Moment of Truth is a sequel to the popular stealth action title Death to Spies. The game's main character is Semion Strogov, a captain in the 4th department of the Soviet counterintelligence service called SMERSH. SMERSH, a Russian acronym that means "Death to Spies", was the name of a set of Soviet military counterintelligence departments that were formed during World War II. Strogov is back from his previous missions and must now participate in a series of even more complex and exciting military operations.

Death to Spies: Moment of Truth is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.

A new web site dedicated to the game has been recently launched. For more information, new screenshots, video and game demo please visit www.death2spies.com

Over 3 million Nintendo DSi consoles sold in Japan

Domestic sales of the DSi reached 3,062,920 units as of August 2, according to new Enterbrain figures.

The updated console launched in Japan on November 1 2008, meaning the milestone has been reached in the space of just nine months, reports Famitsu.

Nintendo's latest quarterly financial results, released last week, showed that worldwide DSi sales for the three months ending June 30 had totalled 3.65 million.

Worldwide, the system, which launched outside of Japan in April 2009, has sold 6.68 million units to date, confirmed the company.

Source: GamesIndustry