Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution video game out on iPhone and iPod Touch

Sid Meier’s classic empire building Civilization Revolution has made its way to the Apple App Store for mobile gamers to engage in some portable strategy plotting.

Regarded as one of the best strategy games around the portable version will let warmongers choose from 16 civilizations from which to build their empire.

As with the console versions users will be able to call upon a wealth of weapons and technologies to build the most powerful army imaginable using the iPod Touch and iPhone’s touchscreen controls to drag units, zoom in and scroll effortlessly through battle-filled maps.

Civilization Revolution is available now from the App Store.

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Fantasy Tennis 2 video game Guardian Battle 2 update Features Great Risks and Even Greater Rewards

Burda:ic, a leading publisher of online games worldwide, today announced an epic update to the guardian system in sports MMORPG Fantasy Tennis Season 2. Players have always been able to hit the courts with up to four friends and take on some exciting bosses, but ‘Guardian Battle 2.0’ heats things up with the addition of a legendary boss guardian… Hellblood.

Players who wish to test their rackets against this fiery opponent must first defeat the four toughest guardians in the game, including the intimidating protector of Atlantis. Succeed within the time limit on each map, and you’ll earn the right to challenge Hellblood. Defeat him in under five minutes to reap the ultimate reward, pieces of the rare and powerful Hellblood Costume set!

Fantasy Tennis players around the world should also keep their eyes peeled for exciting guardian-related news in the coming months, because this update is just a taste of the special skills and epic Guardian battles still to come.

For more information about Guardian Battle 2.0, please visit http://ft.alaplaya.net.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey live demo on Twitter and UStream

On Thursday 13th August 505 Games, in collaboration with 1C Company, will give fans eagerly awaiting the 4th September release of IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey the chance to watch the game being demoed live by members of the team through popular social networking site Twitter via UStream.

The demo session will be hosted by Mark Allen, European Communications Manager for 505 Games, who will guide viewers through a selection of some of the fifty missions available in the game that take place in locations as diverse as Battle of Britain, Stalingrad and the Battle of the Bulge. An exclusive UStream channel (http://www.ustream.tv) has been created to broadcast the demo to attendees who will be able to engage in live chat with other viewers throughout.

A Q&A session will also follow the demonstration to give fans the chance to pose questions to the developers on the inner workings of the title. For anyone who misses the event as it happens, all chat posts, questions and answers will include the hashtag #IL2LiveDemo for easy reference. The demo session will go live from 12:30 on Thursday 13th August. For further updates and details on how to view the live stream please refer to http://twitter.com/IL2BirdsOfPrey

About IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey

Based around large-scale aerial combat over the ground-based military operations of World War II, variety is at the heart of the action in IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey. Players participate in the most famous confrontations of the era piloting fighters, battle planes or heavy bombers across a range of missions. There are 6 theatres of war in which to engage – The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, the Battle of the Bulge and Korsun – representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe.

As well as taking environmental and landscape visuals to new heights by incorporating satellite technology, IL-2 also boasts a tangible damage effects engine. Players will see real-time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dogfights.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey will be published by 505 Games in collaboration with 1C Company on 4th September for Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo DS and PSP.

Edinburgh Interactive video games festival this week

Edinburgh Interactive at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 13th & 14th August 2009. Representing over 200 companies within the Ontario interactive digital content industry, IO will be joined by Capybara Games, who are set to showcase two soon-to-be-released titles.

As a non-profit trade association committed to the growth of Ontario’s Digital Media/Video Game industry, IO represents content producers and distributors, as well as stakeholders from a range of industry sectors including e-Learning, games, mobile, television, online, social media, marketing and academia. The Ontario International Marketing Centre, based in London, UK, facilitates trade and investment between the UK and Ontario.

Joining IO at Edinburgh Interactive this year will be IO member Capybara Games. Starting out as an award-winning mobile games developer, Capybara Games have since successfully branched out into the development of iPhone, Nintendo DS and downloadable console games. Capybara Games is an independent games studio from Canada’s fastest growing hub of video game production.

Capybara Games will be showcasing two soon-to-be-released titles at Edinburgh Interactive this year; Critter Crunch and Ubisoft’s Might & Magic Clash of Heroes.
Critter Crunch is set in a magical place filled with cute, colourful critters frolicking in the sun, smelling the flowers and eating each other! Winner of the 2008 IGF Mobile Best Games & Achievement in Audio Awards and IGN Wireless 2007 Best Puzzle Games & Biggest Surprise Game Awards, Critter Crunch is a PlayStation® Network arcade-puzzler, and will be released later this year.

Set in the Might and Magic universe, Might & Magic Clash of Heroes is the first ever installment developed for the Nintendo DS™ incorporating role-playing elements, adventure and an innovative and dynamic combat system based on puzzle mechanics. Developed by Capybara Games and published by Ubisoft, Might & Magic Clash of Heroes will be available to play at Edinburgh Interactive this year and will be on sale this summer.

Nathan Vella, Co-Founder & President of Capybara Games, said: "Capy is really excited to be attending EIF – it’s a great opportunity for small independent studio like us to make new connections, and to promote our titles internationally.”

IO will also be looking to promote an upcoming event titled Game:ON Finance 2009. Game:ON: Finance is an international forum for the interactive games industry that connects game developers, innovators, investors and industry leaders. Over the course of two-days in downtown Toronto, presentations, case-studies and panel sessions will provide insight on the diverse prospects for growth within the dynamic economic, creative and technological landscape of games. Game:ON Finance will be taking place on October 27 and 28. www.gameonfinance.com.

Ian Kelso, CEO & President of Interactive Ontario, said: “Interactive Ontario is proud to partner with the Edinburgh Interactive Festival this year. We certainly see a tremendous potential for synergies between Ontario and UK video games companies. And of course we are also very keen to invite more European companies to participate in this year’s edition of GameON: Finance which is growing quickly in international stature.”

Key companies who attended the 2008 conference included:

Activision
AOL
Arts & Humanities Research Council
Associated Press Television News
BAFTA
BBC
BBC Scotland
BERR
CCP Games
Channel 4
Climax Studios
Codemasters
Codeworks
Cohort Studios
Creative Assembly
Edinburgh University
Elysium Gaming Ltd
Endemol
Eurogamer
Frontier Developments
Future Publishing
Gamasutra
Gamestation


Geomerics
Handheld Learning
Hyper Entertainment
Insurgent Studios
Intent Media
Napier University
NCSoft
NESTA
Nintendo
Nokia
Realtime Worlds
Sony Computer Entertainment
Entertainment
Scottish Development International
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Screen
SEGA Europe
Skillset
University of Abertay
University of West Scotland
University of Ulster
Virgin Play S.

Win a free copy of WW2 - Time of Wrath just by answering a few trivia questions!

The WW2 - Time of Wrath Giveaway Contest! Just by answering a few trivia questions you could win a free full copy WW2: Time of Wrath. The rules are simple:

1. Answer the trivia questions below (note that you will need to play the free demo in order to answer one of the questions).
2. Send your answers to matrix-contest@wastelands-interactive.com.
3. Ten randomly selected entrants that answered all the questions correctly will win a free copy of WW2: Time of Wrath!

Here are the trivia questions:

1. When did France and the UK join World War 2?
2. What is the motto of Matrix Games, the publisher of WW2: Time of Wrath?
3. Where is Wastelands Interactive, the developer of WW2: Time of Wrath, from?
4. What is the name of unit in hex 173,95 at the very beginning of 1939 campaign (you should try the WW2: Time of Wrath demo to find this out)?

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “Free games and a few fun trivia questions? Sounds like a total victory for gamers! Easy to learn, with solid gameplay, deep scenarios, and a vibrant community, WW2: Time of Wrath is a bargain at any price – but the chance to win the game for free is just too good to pass up!”

From the front lines in France and Russia to the deserts of North Africa and the airfields and convoys of Britain, the campaigns of World War II are yours to command in WW2: Time of Wrath! This turn-based grand strategy title, the highly improved and expanded sequel to WW2: Road to Victory, puts the player in charge of the political, economic and military decisions of one or more Axis or Allied nations, including minor nations. A diplomacy system based on political points allows you to sway possible allies to your side. An upgraded and expanded naval combat system includes fleet engagements, combat patrols, massive aircraft carriers, elusive raiders and U-Boats as well as a convoy system.

Concentrate precious industrial resources on building, training and upgrading a wide variety of combat units from airborne soldiers and armored divisions up to nuclear weapons! Historical leaders enhance the performance of your armies and hundreds of historical events like the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Lend-Lease and more give you choices that can change the course of history. WW2: Time of Wrath is fought across turns that vary in length by season and 25 km hexes with divisions and corps, giving the player a broad strategic picture of the war while still leaving enough room for operational decisions.

Get more information on WW2: Time of Wrath from its official product page.

World of Battles video game artwork revealed

World of Battles is a free, massively multiplayer real-time strategy game. Set In a fantasy medieval universe, nine races fight a terrible war for world domination. Choose your side, recruit, train and equip units in order to create a powerful army able to face in intense battles opposing armies created by other players. Take part in huge battles in order to establish yourself as a warlord and progress in the online World of Battles' ranking system. Players are free to connect for quick play and to participate in one of the many official tournaments of World of Battles.

In the game, you will discover a unique system for customizing your units and soldiers. You'll be able to personalize the appearance of each one of your soldiers with a very high level of detail. Before launching into your first battles, you'll need to prepare your troops, because if you don't, your army will surely take a beating.

Once you're ready to fight, gamezplay switches to real time strategy mode. Take command of your armies and show everyone who's the greatest warlord in the war-torn battlefields of World of Battles. You can also join friends to confront other clans in titanic guild wars in which tactics and teamwork will be essential to become the most powerful army of all.

Free, accessible to all and with higher technical ambitions than other current free internet games, World of Battles allows everyone to share an intense and unique online gaming experience.

Dead Rising, Lost Planet - Extreme Condition Colonies Edition and Devil May Cry 4 video games join Xbox 360 platinum triple pack

Platinum Hits Triple Pack for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. This affordable collection of three of Capcom’s greatest games for the Xbox 360 will be available for a suggested retail price of $39.99 beginning September 8, 2009.

The Platinum Hits Triple Pack combines Dead Rising, Lost Planet : Extreme Condition - Colonies Edition, & Devil May Cry 4 all in one box. Each of these games has been awarded Platinum Hits “Best Seller” status and together have sold over 3 million units in North America alone. Any gamer who had the bad luck of missing these legendary titles, will now have a chance to redeem themselves for a great low price.

Dead Rising is an action horror game that follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance photojournalist in pursuit of the story of a lifetime. What he finds is a small suburban town completely overrun by zombies. He seeks refuge in the local shopping mall, but soon learns it is far from the safe haven he had thought. Dead Rising takes place over 72 hours, during which Frank must unravel the mystery behind the catastrophe and survive the dangerous swarm of enemies that lie in wait. The unprecedented level of freedom provides players with a vast array of gameplay possibilities to do anything and everything they've wanted to do in a mall. Hundreds of unique objects can be used as weapons to fend off the hordes of zombies - everything from golf clubs and baseball bats to cash registers and stuffed animals.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is a sci-fi third-person action shooter that offers an amazing single player experience offline and a heart-pounding multi-player experience online. The adventure takes place on the frozen alien planet E.D.N. III. To survive, gamers will battle snow pirates, gigantic indigenous creatures known as Akrid and harvest the precious thermal energy found inside them. To do this they’ll utilize hi-tech weaponry and Vital Suits (VS ) – gigantic mechs used to traverse the treacherous frozen planet they’re on. In Lost Planet: Extreme Condition - Colonies Edition, players get the same compelling single player experience found in the original game, with the addition of three new modes. In Score Attack, all enemies have points assigned to them and the score awarded will change depending on how they are defeated, with skilled marksmen being rewarded. For those who thrive on a challenge, Trial Battle Mode delivers, pitting players against all of the game’s bosses, one after another. Players of both Score Attack and Trial Battle modes will be able to compare their skills and compete for bragging rights via the online ranking system. Finally things get a little crazy with Off Limit Mode which lets players take on Lost Planet’s harsh environments and enemies with over-the-top, super-charged weapons and a powered-up grappling hook. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition - Colonies Edition was one of the first games to allow cross-platform connectivity from Xbox LIVE to Games for Windows – LIVE, allowing console and Windows-based PC users to battle it out on the same online battlefield.

Devil May Cry 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist, Nero, clashes with Dante, the featured character of the previous Devil May Cry games. As Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gamezplay mechanic, his powerful “Devil Bringer” arm. Fans of Dante won’t be disappointed as he too will be playable during the course of the game. With the advanced graphics of the current game systems, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with unprecedented fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

FIFA Soccer 10 US box art for PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 PS2 and PSP with Blanco and Kljestan

Responding to consumer feedback from more than 275 million online games played, FIFA 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of football.

On the pitch, critical gameplay fundamentals have been enhanced to ensure that FIFA 10 mirrors real-world football, providing more sophisticated ball control, and physical interaction between players. In addition, players now move, behave and position themselves more realistically. On attack, players analyze space more effectively, curve their runs in an attempt to stay onside, create passing lanes naturally, and drive for more variety in attacking options. On defense, new concepts like position priority enable defenders to multitask so dangerous spaces left open by teammates out of position are covered. Plus, slide tackle targeting, press marking, and better-urgency clearance logic provide new options that make defending a tactical skill in FIFA 10. In goal, a myriad of improvements and refinements to goalkeeper intelligence result in a more responsive and powerful rushing system and ultra-realistic saves.

“We have benefited from 275 million games played online to refine FIFA 10 in a way that matters most to our fans,” said Andrew Wilson, Vice President & Executive Producer for the FIFA franchise. “We’ve listened and responded to their feedback to improve player control, responsiveness and intelligence and create what we believe is the world’s most authentic football videogame.”

Alison Carroll the new Lara Croft - Tomb Raider more sexy pictures

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Alison Carroll, 23, from Croydon was the receptionist who has become the real-life Lara Croft Tomb Raider video game hero babe.

She'll be travelling the world to meet fans of the block buster video game adventures and Alison, a gymnast, will be acting out stunts from the game.

Alison says "But playing Lara Croft, the sexiest game heroine there is, should get me a few more dates!"

Alison, dressed in the standard Lara Croft tight costume, will follow in the footsteps of Nell McAndrew and Lucy Clarkson and Ex-Top Shop worker Karima Adebe who all playing the sexy Lara archaeologist.

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