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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Spore Creator Editor Spawns Xbox 360 Controller


People aren't just using the Spore Creature Creator to make p*nis monsters. Creative kids are trading cocks for controllers — just look at what Kotakuite zOmbi's friend Eric made in the Spore creator editor a few minutes ago. Yep, that's right, Eric made an Xbox 360 controller.

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Database on the way


The MGS4 Database is a free, downloadable interactive application that contains the official knowledge base of everything that is Metal Gear, reaching all the way back to the very beginning of the franchise. Including complete storylines, character profiles, relationship diagrams, and much more!

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PSP - Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII - out tomorrow in Europe


CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- will be on sale tomorrow 20th June, across all PAL territories exclusively on the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system.

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- is the highly anticipated prequel to the biggest selling FINAL FANTASY of all time, taking players on an exhilarating adventure filled with grandeur, excitement, characters that captured the hearts of a generation and many new secrets to discover hidden within the world of FINAL FANTASY VII.

With awe-inspiring visuals, full 16:9 widescreen presentation, an engaging battle system, and additional gameplay challenges not included in the original Japanese version, fans and newcomers alike can experience the world of FINAL FANTASY VII from an all-new perspective. As an added incentive to pre-order, a special edition version of the game, with hardback artwork book and slipcase is available exclusively with selected online retailers while stocks last.


John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- is one of the most anticipated FINAL FANTASY releases of all times. Pushing the boundaries of the PSP hardware, it offers a truly fantastic gameplay experience to not only existing fans, but new ones as well.”
For more information about CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- please visit the official website at crisiscoregame.co.uk



About CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-

Story
Set seven years prior to the events of the first FINAL FANTASY VII, the Shinra Company is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy and military might. With the burgeoning city of Midgar as its base and symbol of prosperity, Shinra is on the verge of establishing absolute dominance over the world.
SOLDIER is a group of skilled combat operatives within Shinra. The elite within the group — those strong enough to be deemed SOLDIER 1st Class — are respected and idolized by the citizenry.
Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st. He spends his days carrying out assignments under the guidance of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. During an operation in Wutai, a large number of SOLDIER member, led by 1st Class operative Genesis, go missing. The severity of the situation prompts Shinra executives to deploy even more SOLDIER operatives in hopes of bringing an end to the war with Wutai—and conducting an investigation into the mass desertion. The ones assigned to the mission are Zack, Angeal, and the 1st Class hero who is known the world over as Sephiroth...

What truths lie behind Genesis's disappearance? What secrets bind the three SOLDIER 1st Class operatives? For Zack, a cruel and fateful struggle awaits...



Features

Complete the FINAL FANTASY VII experience and reunite with the most recognised RPG characters created by world-renowned character designer Tetsuya Nomura

Witness stunning graphics and CG cutscenes coupled with top-notch voice acting in a 16:9 widescreen presentation, made possible by the PSP system hardware

Innovative D.M.W (Digital Mind Wave) system enhances the action-packed real-time battle system, allowing players to unleash special attacks or call upon iconic FINAL FANTASY summons


Take on challenges with the all-new “Hard Mode” which was not in the original Japanese release


Acquire unique accessories, items and abilities made available through 300 side missions to further enrich the gameplay experience

Belief & Betrayal PC Game out now


Conspiracy Adventure game Belief & Betrayal began hitting store shelves across the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and Benelux territories. Following its release to critical acclaim in German and French speaking territories, this PC DVD-ROM game is finally available to the English speaking Adventure game community.
To find out more about ‘Belief & Betrayal’ and to keep up with the latest news on the game, visit www.beliefandbetrayal-game.com and www.lighthouse-interactive.com
GAME SUMMARY

As journalist Jonathan Danter, you discover that a ten year old murder is somehow part of a greater mystery that could destroy humanity itself. Filled with baffling plot twists and conspiracy theories, you must uncover the mystery that reaches back through history from 1194 A.D. to the time Judas received 30 pieces of silver to betray Christ.

Travel to exotic locations throughout Europe including: London, Venice, Rome and the Vatican, to uncover skeletons hidden deep within the closets of some of the most powerful leaders around the World.



FEATURES

• Play as 3 different characters throughout the game to solve the mystery

• Find lost ancient manuscripts and decipher mind-boggling codes and symbols


• Explore stunning environments and incredibly re-created historic locations

• Strong action/adventure storyline creates a compelling gameplay experience


• Use the memories and thoughts of the intriguing cast of characters to solve puzzles and expose dark mysteries

• Game based on historical events though the story is pure fiction


• Easy to navigate 3rd person point & click interface using the Virtools engine
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OS: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
CPU: 1 GHz Intel Pentium processor or AMD Athlon processor
RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended for Windows Vista)
Video: 64 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible or better video card
PC DVD-ROM: 4x
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Available Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
DirectX: 9.0c
Other: Mouse, Keyboard and Speakers

Consoles of the 70s Guide to the grandfathers of gaming


We’re kicking off four days of cartridge-based nostalgia with our guide to the consoles of the 70s. Before you roll your eyes - hey, we saw that - keep in mind these were the first consoles ever created. And without our decrepit forefathers, we wouldn’t be enjoying digital ambrosia with the likes of Mario or the Master Chief on our fancy HDTV. If y

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Nintendo Wii exclusive party-games - Sports Party


New Nintendo Wii exclusive party-games range under the label PLAY ZONE. The PLAY ZONE titles will provide immediate entertainment & recreation thanks to original and numerous mini-games to be shared by all family members and friends.

“With our new PLAY ZONE party titles, the Wii gamers who like to spend time with friends and family will have fun with the Wii through innovative and involving mini-games. The PLAY ZONE label will provide them with the best games to mingle and compete together in a fun and friendly atmosphere” said John Parkes, Ubisoft’s EMEA Marketing Director.



Sports Party - become the summer sports champion!

Sports Party will be the first game to be released within the PLAY ZONE label. Located in a tropical paradise Island, Sports Party proposes 9 sports mini-games that can be played head-to-head or cooperatively. With 3 different difficulty levels and using intuitive gestures with the Wii Remote the games can be enjoyed again and again.


Key features:

• 9 different disciplines: Challenge family and friends to basketball (3 different mini-games), croquet, lawn darts, badminton, volley-ball, horse shoes and mini-golf.

• Short gaming sessions: Have a break and change sport as often as desired. Practice a few minutes and challenge whoever is around!

• For the whole family: 3 different difficulty levels that fit with the skills of all family members and friends.

• Wii Remote based gameplay: Thanks to intuitive motions, instantaneously enjoy any sport!




Sports Party will be available on July 11th 2008.

The PlayStation 3 Game an Xbox 360 could never do


Any console that can play the upcoming Ferrari Challenge, take one step forward. Not so fast Xbox 360! At least if System 3 CEO, Mark Cale is to be believed when he says, “The PS3 offers the most powerful opportunity in the global marketplace.” Barring some phantom super-console lurking in the E3 rafters, we suppose that’s fair. Though. . .

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Star Wars - The Clone Wars on Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS



LucasArts to Unveil Trailer on Spike TV

Star Wars - The Clone Wars will blast its way onto the Wii and Nintendo DS in Holiday 2008. Bringing an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away, Star Wars: The Clone Wars combines the cinematic qualities of the Star Wars movies with state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery from artists at Lucasfilm Animation.

Star Wars - The Clone Wars - Lightsaber Duels, in development by Krome Studios exclusively for the Wii, delivers fun-filled Lightsaber battles for the entire family while it immerses players in the characters, locations, and epic duels from the all-new Star Wars animated TV series. Built from the ground-up for the Wii, Lightsaber Duels features an intuitive motion-controlled combat system that puts the Lightsaber weapon in your hand for non-stop fun.



Star Wars - The Clone Wars - Jedi Alliance, developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS by the LucasArts Singapore team in conjunction with Lucasfilm Animation, lets gamers experience the awesome power when two Jedi join forces to fight as one. With an innovative stylus-based input, controlling the Jedi’s movement and engaging in Lightsaber combat has never felt more immersive.
“Working on The Clone Wars chapter of the Star Wars Saga has been an exciting endeavor for everyone here at LucasArts,” said Feargus Carroll, project lead for LucasArts Singapore. “The intuitive and accessible gameplay on both the Wii and the Nintendo DS complement one of the most exciting Star Wars adventures yet.”

The world premiere trailer for the games will debut exclusively on Spike TV’s “Game Trailers TV with Geoff Keighley” on Friday, June 20..

My Make-Up - video game for Nintendo DS


Make over, pamper, or face paint yourself and your friends!

Featuring game design based upon the real-world interests and next steps of its young female gaming audience, My Make-Up is a perfect fit. Offering aspirational subject matter, personal and social play, complete customization options and most importantly, full touch screen support, My Make-Up, joined by its sister titles; My Dress-Up and My Secret Diary, hits the shelves this autumn.

About My Make-Up
Make over, pamper, and face-paint yourself and your friends, or check your messages to see whose makeover dreams you can make come true!

With brushes, colours and creams, face masks, hydrating fruits and facepaint palettes, you’ll experiment with new styles and techniques, plus be awarded new colours and stencils to try out on your friends. Check your inbox for messages, give yourself a makeover, or visit your friends for makeover and pampering practise. Do makeovers for parties, weddings and special events. Pamper your skin with facial treatments, or invite up to three of your friends to a makeover party via Nintendo DS Wireless Communication.

Save favourite makeovers in your photo album and send them to your My Make-Up friends, or for a complete new look, to friends with My Dress-Up. Sit back and chat with all of your My Make-Up, My Dress-Up and My Secret Diary friends, with exclusive MyGames Chat via Nintendo DS Wireless Communication.

My Make-Up offers players their very own makeup box on Nintendo DS. My Dress-Up offers players dressing up, fashion and design for themselves and their friends, with their very own dressing-up box. My Secret Diary provides a place to store secrets, keep a journal, have fun with mini-games, or send secret messages and event invitations to keep in touch with their friends.


With the added benefit of all titles in the MyGames series working together with the exclusive MyGames Chat feature, My Make-Up, My Dress-Up and My Secret Diary will be in-store this autumn.

Character & Arena Profiles for Xbox - Double D Dodgeball


A Closer Inspection of Summer's Most Competitive XBLA Dodgeball Title

YUKE'S Company of America, the U.S. publishing arm of Japanese game developer YUKE'S Company Limited, today released a new crop of character and arena profiles offering gamers a deeper look into its upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade title Double D Dodgeball for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. In addition to the barrage of new assets, a collection of wallpapers have been included, created by the game’s own creative development team. An arcade twist on the classic playground sport, Double D Dodgeball is set to induce heated dodgeball matches when it launches this summer.


The latest package of assets includes new character screenshots complete with a profile sheet, detailing each player’s special attributes which include superior catching abilities, power shots, and unbeatable speed, among other skills for gamers to find their winning combination. Screenshots of the various arenas are also included, showcasing both Eastern and Western dodgeball grounds as well as the various defensive obstacles.

Double D Dodgeball will cost 800 MS Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. Additional information can be found by visiting the Double D Dodgeball teaser site at: www.yukes.us