Strategic Command 2 expansion, Patton Drives East v1.03 patch released all changes listed

This is the third patch for the Strategic Command 2 expansion, Patton Drives East. This exciting new expansion explores the various what-if's of an alternate outcome to the events of World War 2 including how a war between Stalin's armies and the Allies would play out.

This patch is packed full of new improvements to the main game and editor. It also includes a new Video Acceleration setting to help those with slow map scroll speeds. The patch is 172 Megabytes in size and is all-inclusive.

Please note, this is a PATCH for the expansion pack and will only work for the Battlefront.com English language version of Strategic Command 2 Patton Drives East Expansion. This patch will not work with any non-English version of Strategic Command WWII 2 Patton Drives East Expansion at this time.

Here is the full Patch v1.03 ReadMe:

Strategic Command 2 Patton Drives East Expansion Patch (v1.03)

PREVIOUS SAVE GAME COMPATIBILITY NOTE
Save games created with earlier versions of the game are NOT compatible with v1.03. Please finish your in-progress games before applying this patch.

NEW VIDEO ACCELERATION SETTING
If you play the game and notice unplayably slow map scroll speeds and unit selection time, then please activate the "Video Acceleration" option from inside the Settings panel. That option will use a different method to handle graphics and should put your game performance back to regular levels. If you have never noticed any extreme game slowness, you can leave this option set to OFF.

BATTLEFRONT.COM INTERNET BROWSER COMMUNITY TOOLBAR:
This new game patch includes the optional install of a new, and we think, exciting tool. This tool seamlessly attaches to your internet browser (currently Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox supported) and gives you instant access to Battlefront.com game news, patches, demos, chat channel as well as other popular browser toolbar *gadgets* such as realtime weather reports (unique to your hometown!), a spell checker and pop-up blocker. Fully user configurable and expandable, your new Battlefront.com Community toolbar unlocks the full potential of your internet browser to keep you connected with the ever-growing world of Battlefront.com games and resources! You can find more details on this new free utility here: http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=388&Itemid=212

VERSION HISTORY

v1.03

GAME ENGINE CHANGES
- fixed a unit mode TCP/IP replay error
- fixed an AI research development bug
- fixed a SURRENDER_1 event error regarding transfer of capitals
- fixed a 3D unit silhouettes bitmap error
- fixed an email replay error
- fixed an HQ build list error that would incorrectly show a rating of 0 for previously destroyed HQs

EDITOR RELATED CHANGES
- added two Italian AI UNIT events to help in North Africa against aggressive Allied game play
- fixed a USSR research script error
- added a 5 strength Corps to Havana
- added a 8 strength Corps to Mexico City
- added 2 ACTIVATION#1 events to handle Allied aggression against Cuba and Mexico
- adjusted a UNIT script entry for the Axis AI regarding post D-Day defense

v1.02

GAME ENGINE CHANGES
- air units can no longer land and paratroops can no longer drop in rain/snow/sandstorm tiles
- fixed a tile control update error
- fixed a submarine movement and surprise contact error
- fixed an error where a minor may switch sides when its parent is declared war upon
- fixed a SURRENDER_1_EVENT error that subsequently causes CONVOY MAP DIALOG errors
- fixed a DECISION event error under TCP/IP games that caused them to not appear at all
- fixed an AI naval combat fog of war error
- fixed a right click Paratroops error that did not always allow it to 'Prepare' for customized campaigns

EDITOR RELATED CHANGES
- fixed a UK Red Sea HQ MPP error for Case Neptune
- corrected the Urals Industry event for 1941 Unternehmen Seelow
- added a Manchurian troop transfer for the USSR starting anytime after September 1945 for 1939 Storm of Steel
- reduced BEF to strength 5 from 10 with 44 MPP compensation to the UK for 1939 Storm of Steel
- removed tactical bomber from German P/Q and replaced it with a Tank Group for 1939 Storm of Steel
- corrected several script entries that refer to Denmark instead of Egypt
- fixed an HQ/Amphibous Transport MPP error that occasionally provided free MPPs when transporting HQs
- improved several AI PURCHASE and RESEARCH events for the US and German AI in 1939 Storm of Steel

v1.01

GAME ENGINE CHANGES
- adjusted a country surrender routine to transfer vacated tiles to friendly control if applicable
- carriers will now attack naval units in a port
- sea weather zone with majority value of 'calm' will be set to calm for the first turn of a campaign, similar setting already in place for land Primary and Secondary weather effects
- fixed a submarine surprise encounter error
- fixed a graphical glitch that would cause islands to disappear when stormy seas were present
- improved AI naval combat calculations, now up to 4X faster under the right circumstances
- storms and storm effects no longer apply to naval units that are on a coastal or island position at sea where there is a territorial owner of the tile, for example the rules remain unchanged for all open sea tiles
- improved scroll speed by adjusting how DirectX stores bitmaps to memory with an optional setting for 'Video Acceleration' in the SETTINGS dialog
- improved scroll speed by adding bitmapped strength values instead of generating them on the fly
- fixed an 'okay_message_dialog_1.bmp' error for the Soviet Interface
- fixed a Hide Unit display error
- fixed a country surrender and subsequent unit relocation error
- fixed a Diplomacy chit error for when a country is annexed
- fixed an Artillery defensive fire error
- fixed a MPP losses reporting error for AI bomber attacks
- fixed a Destroyer unit combat error
- fixed a 'Silent' mode submarine error

EDITOR RELATED CHANGES
- fixed a script popup error for the Russians Are Coming campaign
- fixed the spelling of 'Palestine' in the Case Neptune campaign
- fixed the spelling of 'Israel'
- unit builds selected as 'None' were incorrectly showing (-1) in the 'Add Unit Dialog', now show '0'
- replaced Franco with Grandes for the 1947 Russians Are Coming campaign
- Rommel removed from the build list for the 1947 Russians Are Coming campaign
- lowered Soviet activation % from 17% to 15% for the 1939 Storm of Steel campaign
- lowered Soviet reaction from 3-5% to 1-2% for German war with Czechoslovakia for the 1939 Storm of Steel campaign
- lowered Soviet reaction from 10-15% to 7-10% for German annexation of Eastern Poland for the 1939 Storm of Steel campaign
- added Leeb HQ to the German P/Q for March 1, 1941 for the 1939 Storm of Steel campaign
- adjusted the WAR ENTRY event for Canada to possibly trigger (under the right conditions) from start date of Storm of Steel campaign
- fixed a bug where the surrender of Denmark did not transfer Iceland to the Allies for the 1939 Storm of Steel campaign
- corrected several RESOURCE script errors for the 1939, 1941, 1943, 1945, 1947 and 1948 campaigns
- corrected several capital transfer errors for the USSR in the 1939, 1941, 1943, 1944, 1947 and 1948 campaigns
- added an OFFENSIVE event for the Allies to attack Marseilles if Vichy France still neutral after Paris is liberated
- fixed a tile control error for Storm of Steel

Greed Corp - Turn-based strategy video gaming at its finest coming to PlayStation Network - with video

Greed Corp, a fresh and innovative turn-based strategy game for PlayStation Network will be the first in a series of games situated in a rich, fictional world inspired by the industrial revolutions and their destructive effects on the environment.

Find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive.



Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands? Manage the finite available resources to build your army and use the collapsing terrain to your advantage. Destroy your enemies, or destroy the very land they stand on, before they do it to you.

The game features a comprehensive single player campaign, introducing you to the four factions that inhabit the world. A large collection of unique maps is available outside of the campaign, specifically designed for 2, 3, or 4-player battles. Matches can be played with any combination of local, online and AI players, allowing for quick access to multiplayer action and offering multiple unlockables for a variety of challenges.

Greed Corp will be available for PlayStation Network at the end of September 2009.

Yoga video game on Nintendo Wii launch new website

New facts about the game are available here: www.yoga-game.com JoWooD Productions announces the release of the brand new website for Yoga for Nintendo Wii. The web portal can be accessed via www.yoga-game.com and will share a lot of information about Yoga, the gamezplay and Anja Rubik, the international Top 5 model who features Yoga for Nintendo Wii.

About Yoga for Nintendo Wii

“We’ve invested a lot in creating a fun and authentic Yoga title for Nintendo Wii suitable for everyone. Regardless of your age or gender, anyone who is interested in learning more about this ancient Indian philosophy will love this game.” says Markus Reutner, Marketing manager JoWooD Productions. “Anja Rubik embodies the spirit of Yoga and thus is the perfect guide to increase motivation and promote the practice of this peaceful fitness regime.”

Yoga for Nintendo Wii offers an entirely new fitness and lifestyle experience. It enriches your living room with this ancient art and you can strengthen your body, mind and spirit while training at home. Thanks to the combination of state of the art graphics and the Nintendo Wii Balance Board accessory, this game leads to a brand new fitness-gaming experience.

Yoga encourages the player to relax after an exhausting day!

Yoga is designed to stand out from the considerable range of “fitness games“ out there and shows a new, modern way to provide more body awareness and relaxation.
Does your work-out really need to be faster, most exhausting and harder? Slow your day down, allow your body and mind to relax – with Yoga for Nintendo Wii.

Pirate Galaxy PC video game -new star system discovered

Gamigo publisher of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs), launches an entirely new star system to Pirate Galaxy. The system, known as Mizra, brings an incredible mix of new content to both German and English players. Additionally, gamigo can proudly announce the French release of this 3D browser MMOG this week. Players can then fight against Space pirates from France.

Exciting Missions, Evil Aliens and New Planets to Conquer

With the Mizra system come two completely unexplored planets with over 30 exciting adventures as well as new and even more powerful space ships. Fans of clan wars can play on two new conquest planets and earn crystal bonuses by conquering them. On top of all this, the whole system is teeming with evil and even stronger MANTIS units.

Intriguing Space Adventure in three languages

"We are very pleased that from this week on French players will be able to conquer the entire Pirate Galaxy universe in their own localised version." says Elmar Kofler, Product Manager of Pirate Galaxy. "Mizra brings clans and single players so many new and exiting features as well as adding hundreds of hours of guaranteed fun.”

The Lord of the Rings - Aragorn's Quest video game Release Date

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirms The Lord of the Rings - Aragorn’s Quest will launch in Spring 2010 on Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and PSP (PlayStation Portable). The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is the first videogame offering an authentic The Lord of the Rings gameplay experience designed for all ages to enjoy.

In The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, players assume the role of Aragorn to take on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wielding a sword, shield, bow and spear, fans will battle enemies, lead armies and journey through a colourful and fresh rendition of Middle-earth. Players can even switch between spear and sword on horseback; taking down evil foes in an action-packed gameplay experience. Two-player co-op gameplay featuring Gandalf allows kids, families and friends to work together in the heart of the action.

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is being developed for Wii by Headstrong Games and for Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system by TT Fusion.

Dragon Age: Origins Fans Sign Up for Free Downloadable Content, Unique Pre-order Packages and Exclusive Mass Effect 2 Content

Dragon Age - Origins Collector’s Edition and pre-order incentive program*. The Collector’s Edition is a premium package available in limited quantities featuring exclusive Dragon Age: Origins collectibles including a unique steel case, a cloth map of the world of Dragon Age, a Making-of documentary DVD, a digital version of the Dragon Age: Origins soundtrack, game trailers, wallpapers, strategy tips and a concept art video, plus three exclusive downloadable items that will provide special advantages to the player.

The Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order today at www.eastore.ea.com for an MSRP of $74.99 (console) and $64.99 (PC) in North America.

As an added bonus, Dragon Age: Origins (both original and Collector’s Edition) includes two special pieces of downloadable content: The Stone Prisoner, as well as a suit of Dragon Age themed armor that can be used in Dragon Age: Origins as well as in the upcoming BioWare Shooter RPG, Mass Effect 2 on all available platforms.

With The Stone Prisoner download pack, players will have access to Shale, the mighty stone golem who can become one of the most powerful party members in the game, and comes with its own personal back-story and unique quests for the player to discover. The Stone Prisoner will also include new environments, items and hours of additional gameplay, further deepening the epic Dragon Age experience. The Stone Prisoner is available to original purchasers of new copies of Dragon Age: Origins at no additional cost. The Stone Prisoner can also be purchased separately for $15.

In addition, players who purchase a new copy of Dragon Age: Origins (original or Collector’s Edition) will receive a code to download the Blood Dragon Armor, an exclusive set of themed armor that will give the player additional protection in combat. This armor will be available for use in both Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2.

All gamers who pre-order Dragon Age: Origins will receive the Memory Band, an in-game item that can be equipped to add +1% to all gained Experience Points and which adds one bonus point that players can use to boost their character’s skill set. In addition to the Memory Band, several leading retailers are also offering a bonus Dragon Age: Origins item for a limited time. Players should check with their favorite retailer for additional pre-order item offerings.

In Dragon Age: Origins, players take the role of a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians. Now, as a rising evil threatens to destroy all life, it is up to players to unite the shattered lands and slay the corrupted dragon known as the Archdemon. To restore peace, players must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice their friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind.

Dragon Age: Origins will be released on November 3rd in North America and November 6th in Europe on the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and PC. The PLAYSTATION 3 version will follow later in November. Dragon Age: Origins is rated M by the ESRB. For more information about Dragon Age: Origins, visit www.dragonage.com.

*Restrictions apply to pre-order programs. See details at www.eastore.com and at participating retailers.

New Patch for East India Company video game released

Paradox Interactive announce the release of the second downloadable patch for East India Company, the PC naval strategy title that puts the player in control of trading and leading one’s fleet into combat.

The second patch for East India Company addresses a variety of issues. The patch can be accessed for download from the game menu. Once the patch has been downloaded and installed, players will receive the following new features and updates, as well as some new fixes:

New Features:
- Timescale for tactical battles: fast forward through the slower parts of the battles straight to the action.
- Improved trade item information with different filters.
- See at a glance how much profit your fleet commander is making.
- Order your fleets to auto repair to reduce manual management or repair whole fleet with single click.
- Mission rewards increase as time goes by.
- Accepted missions have sanctions for failing them, so think before accepting them.
- Version number is shown in Main Menu.

Updates:
- Ship speeds on tactical level fine-tuned.

Bug Fixes:
- Problems with some older graphic cards fixed.
- MTI value problem when selling to other MTI ports fixed.
- A crash on some year changes fixed.
- A problem with save games not loading fixed.

In East India Company, buildup and take the lead of the most powerful naval trading empire ever to set sail. Featuring real-time tactical combat in beautiful, cinematic environments, East India Company combines decision-making with intense battles in both single and multiplayer modes. Fight as the British, Dutch, French, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish and Holy Roman Empire as you command your fleet in the naval strategy game developed by Nitro Games, Ltd.
East India Company is available from retailers everywhere; along with all leading digital download outlets for a suggested retail price of $39.99.

Signs the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose as Spokesman for the NBA 2K10 - Draft Combine Downloadable Game

Chicago's finest brings his award-winning Rookie experience to NBA 2K10: Draft Combine

2K Sports announced today that rising NBA star, Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, will be featured as the spokesman for NBA 2K10: Draft Combine, a download-only title that will provide fans with an immersive pre-season basketball experience leading up to the fall launch of NBA 2K10.

Rose, the 2009 T-Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year, has quickly become one of the most electrifying playmakers in the league, and this season NBA 2K10: Draft Combine will tap into Rose’s personal knowledge and experience training for the NBA Draft.

“It’s a great feeling to partner with 2K Sports and represent the greatest basketball franchise on the planet,” said Rose, point guard for the Chicago Bulls. “I look forward to providing my insights of what that first year in the league is really like, and what it takes to stay on top of your game. This season, NBA 2K10: Draft Combine will be a place where fans can experience the life of a player trying to make it to the NBA. The drills are challenging, and the group scrimmages are always extremely competitive with everyone looking to improve their draft stock as well. It’s as real as it gets.”

Rose, who led the University of Memphis to the NCAA Championship game in his freshman year, was selected the top overall pick by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA Draft after only one college season. This past year, he averaged 16.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game and was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Additionally, Rose led the Chicago Bulls back to the NBA playoffs, and his 36 points tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record for the most points scored by a rookie in his playoff debut.

“Derrick is the perfect fit to be our spokesman for NBA 2K10: Draft Combine,” said Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports development for 2K. “Not only is he one of the most dynamic young playmakers in the NBA today, he’s the pride of Chicago, where the real NBA Draft Combine is located. We look forward to working closely with Derrick this season, and are thrilled to offer our fans a brand new pre-season basketball experience with NBA 2K10: Draft Combine.”

In NBA 2K10: Draft Combine, fans will begin their career at the ATTACK Athletics gym in Chicago by building their own custom player and working with a mentor, the 2K Insider, to step up their game through a variety of challenging basketball drills and 5-on-5 games to increase their NBA draft stock. The greater a player excels at a particular drill, or in completing specific game objectives, the more valuable skill points they will receive which can be used to improve one of over 30 key player attributes. Fans can then take their custom built players in NBA 2K10: Draft Combine and use them in the all-new My Player career mode in NBA 2K10 launching this fall, allowing them to continue their journey toward becoming an NBA legend.

NBA 2K10: Draft Combine, developed by Visual Concepts, is planned for release in North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and India on August 26 for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (400 Microsoft Points), and North America and Korea on September 3 for the PlayStationNetwork for PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system ($4.99). For more information about NBA 2K10: Draft Combine, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/nba2k10dc.

2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Brave - A Warrior's Tale video game out now for Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii

Brave: A Warrior’s Tale for Nintendo Wii has shipped to all North American retailers. In addition, Brave: A Warrior’s Tale for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, which shipped August 4, 2009, has received Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Family Games seal of approval. Brave: A Warrior’s Tale takes players of all ages on a memorable journey through Native America.



In Brave: A Warrior’s Tale, many decades have passed since Brave was called upon to defend his village from the evil and powerful dark force, Wendigo. Now as the Village Elder, Brave spends his days telling tales of his adventures to the children of the Village. Brave takes a particular interest in a child named Courage. With various weapons including the Spirit Dancer's Tomahawk and the powerful Warrior's Bow, Courage will battle dangerous creatures such as fierce wolves and fallen warriors in order to protect his tribe. Will Brave’s stories and teachings prepare Courage enough to defend the Village when Wendigo strikes again?

“Players will love how Brave: A Warrior's Tale brings Native American mythology to life with vibrant visual elements and unforgettable characters,” said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing for SouthPeak. “We are excited to offer this fun and extraordinary platform adventure that is sure to captivate both children and parents alike”.

With its unique storytelling style, Brave: A Warrior's Tale offers players an unparalleled level of exploration, unlockable content to earn, and in-game interactivity on their quest to protect their tribe from evil.

Brave: A Warrior's Tale is available now for Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360 for a suggested retail price of $29.99, and is rated E 10+.

Charm Girls Club Nintendo Wii and DS video game Fact Sheet Friendship, Fun and Collectable Virtual Charms to Tween Girls with New Games for Wii and DS

It’s all about friendship, fun and collecting charms in EA’s new, original video game franchise for tween girls: CHARM GIRLS CLUB. Girls are immersed into the exciting world of the Charm Girls where they complete challenges that are fresh, fun and relevant to their world, collecting sparkly virtual charms along the way.

EA will release four CHARM GIRLS CLUB titles this fall including CHARM GIRLS CLUB Pajama Party for the Nintendo Wii, and three titles for the Nintendo DS - CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Perfect Prom, CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Mall and CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Show.

Girls begin each game creating their own customized Charm Girl character. Then, they join the BFFs – Sara, Anna, Olivia and Emilie – on adventures through hilarious mini-games that are fun and girly. Along the way, girls earn and collect shiny new virtual charms by completing challenges and add them to their virtual jewelry box along the way. Special multiplayer charms can be earned in the CHARM GIRLS CLUB DS games when playing with friends. You can also use charm codes to unlock fashions from one game to the other!

CHARM GIRLS CLUB Pajama Party for Wii provides girls with the ultimate slumber party experience! Up to eight girls can get together to play more than 30 wacky, interactive mini-games like Bed Bounce, Pillow Fight and Speed Hair Teasing! There’s even more fun to be had for girls on the go, with three CHARM GIRLS CLUB titles for the Nintendo DS. In My Perfect Prom, girls play through dozens of zany missions in preparation for the big dance! In My Fashion Show, girls complete more than 20 design challenges to see who owns the fashion runway. In My Fashion Mall, girls manage their dream mall and tackle mall mishaps!

Key Features

* Customize Your Charm Girl – Create endless trendy and stylish looks and customize a Charm Girl to reflect your unique style. Choose everything from hair, make-up, wardrobe, shoes and accessories!
* Meet Your New BFFs – The Charm Girls – Anna, Sara, Olivia and Emilie – are the BFFs every girl dreams of. The Charm Girls will guide you on adventures, encouraging you along the way, like all best friends do.
* Collect Virtual Charms – Completing challenges can earn you sparkly new virtual charms for your jewelry box. Show off your charms to your friends and see who can collect the most!
* Have an All Night Gigglefest – Take classic pajama party games and activities to a whole new level with CHARM GIRLS CLUB Pajama Party for Wii. Enjoy more than 30 girly mini-games with the Charm Girls or with up to seven friends!
* Plan the Perfect Prom – Choose the perfect dress, the perfect date and get ready for the big night in CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Perfect Prom.
* Rule the Virtual Runway – Select your models, outfits and accessories and strut your stuff on the catwalk in CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Show.
* Run the Mall Your Way – Tackle wacky mall mishaps everywhere from the food court to the nail salon in CHARM GIRLS CLUB My Fashion Mall.

Product Specifications
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Developer: EA Casual Studios
Ship Date: October 2009
Category: Girls games
Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS