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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Tony Hawk's Motion Hue Pixel Painter on Nintendo DS

Delivering an innovative way to experience handheld gaming, Tony Hawk’s Motion and Hue Pixel Painter feature accelerometer technology on the Nintendo DS.

In Tony Hawk’s Motion players can twist, tilt and turn through numerous skateboarding sessions and for the first time in franchise history, the game brings snowboarding to its line-up adding to the more than 20 diverse mini-challenges available including new ones like Rail Hopper and Slalom and familiar ones like Hawk-Man and High Score.

Once players finish grinding through locales like Tokyo, Dubai, Vermont and the Alps, they can switch gears and dip into the action-oriented puzzler Hue Pixel Painter. Uncovering sources of paint below the ground’s surface, players take Hue through various landscapes bringing color back to a dreary environment and defending against the Drabs who have set out to leave the world gray and bland.

KEY FEATURES:

• Same intuitive gameplay, Two unique experiences: The accelerometer-based control mechanism offers players innovative and original gameplay for two separate games in one package. Players take full control of characters by tilting, twisting and moving the DS to skate and snowboard in Tony Hawk’s Motion or bring color to a dull world in Hue Pixel Painter.

• Snowboarding introduced to the Tony Hawk franchise: Tony Hawk’s Motion brings an all-new experience to the franchise by introducing snowboarding for the first time with the help of pro snowboarder Todd Richards.

• Bring life and color to the world: In Hue Pixel Painter, quickly connect paint filled pools to transform still, barren wastelands into living landscapes of lush sounds and vivid color one element at a time.

• Exclusive music by top DJ/Remixer J. Period: Skate and snowboard in Tony Hawk’s Motion to constant beats and tempos mixed by one of the industry’s fastest-rising DJ/Remixers, J. Period.

• High replay value and gameplay variety: Players will glide through more than 10 levels as they bring color to various landscapes while preventing the vicious Drabs from devouring the color and essence from the world in Hue Pixel Painter or change gears with Tony Hawk’s Motion to face more than 20 skate and snowboarding challenges across four world locations.

Publisher: Activision Publishing, Inc.

Developer: Creat Studios

Release Date: November 2008

Tiger Woods 09 Walks on water glitch - EA say No watch their video

As a response to a fan video from Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08, Tiger Woods and EA SPORTS demonstrate that the "glitch" Levinator25 thought he found in the game, is not a glitch at all.

Watch the EA Tiger Woods Walks on Water video on YouTube here...

Empires of Steel - Random Map Generator

Empires of Steel comes with a built-in Random Map Generator which allows players to build their own completely customized maps with a few mouse clicks.

View some samples of the Empires of Steel - Random Map Generator here...

Theatre of War 2 - North Africa 1943 PC video game Developers Diary part three

As you already know, while developing strategy games we pay much attention to historical details.

That is why in Theatre of War 2 - North Africa 1943 you will be able to command not just generic tank battalions and companies, but units and troops which existed in reality. Every single unit in North Africa 1943 will have its proper unit designation, tactical symbols and insignia.

Read Part three of Theatre of War 2 - North Africa 1943 developers diary here..

Birth of America II - Wars in America 1750-1815 PC video game

News of peace treaty reaches British too late

Birth of America II - Wars in America 1750-1815 is the sequel to the successful strategy PC game Birth of America. Out 19th September 2008, this new historically accurate battle strategy game lets players experience North America wars between 1750 and 1815.

The Battle of New Orleans in January 1815, between British and Americans, was the final major battle of the War of 1812. British General Pakenham, unaware that the peace Treaty of Ghent had been signed, led 300 troops to invade America’s vast Western lands. Out numbered by 2000 American soldiers, Pakenham was defeated, fleeing with his troops from the region of Louisiana.

The campaign can be played as the Americans, leading forces into battle as General Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. To win The Battle of New Orleans, players must conquer five strategic cities and ensure that the objectives of Nouvelle Orleans, Grand Ecor Blanc, La Borgne and Pontchartrain are successfully completed.

If the player bravely decides to try and conquer New Orleans as the British, they can rule as General Sir Edward Pakenham. Victory will be claimed if the battle ends with the British in control of two strategic cities and all objectives completed successfully. However, players must be aware of the hazardous bayou creeks and US fortifications that act as dangerous traps for the British troops.

The Battle of New Orleans historically ended with an American victory with General Pakenham dead and British troops retreating from the region. However, the game gives players the opportunity to change this, taking victory for Pakenham and altering the course of history.

Fast Facts

Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment
Web: www.Ascaron.com
Developer: AGEOD
Release date: 19th September 2008
PEGI: 3+
Format: PC
Genre: Historical Strategy

Singstar - Country video game out on PlayStation 2 in October

New Edition to the Multi-million Selling Global Singing Franchise Featuring Leading Country Stars Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson and Alan Jackson.
SingStar Country, available exclusively on PlayStation2 - PS2 on October 28. Developed by Sony, SingStar Country brings one of the best-selling music genres to the PlayStation 2, with 30 hit songs from today’s newest country artists Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill and more.

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Rascal Flatts

Sony have teamed up with leading country music label, Sony Nashville, to bring country fans the most authentic music experience possible. Sing along to their favorite artist music videos. SingStar Country will be the first title to feature artists on the cover, including popular Nashville country stars Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson and Alan Jackson. “It’s great to be one of the first SingStar Country artists,” comments Wilson. “This game lets me reach out to all country fans in a whole new way, not only giving them the chance to hear my music, but also to become a part of it.”

Additional Nashville stars featured on SingStar Country include Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, Jessica Simpson, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry and others, including Kellie Pickler, who cheered, “I grew up wanting to be a country music singer and would sing other artists’ songs, and now people are going to be singing my song in SingStar Country? That’s cool!”

SCEA and Sony BMG Nashville also have joined up for “Sing Your Way to the CMA Awards”, a nationwide SingStar Country radio promotion beginning in September. SCEA and Sony BMG Nashville, in conjunction with radio stations in 12 major US markets including Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and San Francisco, will host SingStar Country tournaments at local hotspots for players to win a chance to attend the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on November 12. The highest scorer from each market will have their in-game performances taped and posted online for the public to vote on via www.hearsomethingcountry.com. The participant with the most votes by the end of October will win tickets to attend the CMA Awards alongside their favorite SingStar Country artists.

Available both as a stand-alone disc and packaged with two high-quality USB microphones SingStar Country tops off every SingStar fan’s collection, proving that the franchise truly has something for everyone. As in previous SingStar titles, SingStar Country provides an interactive social singing experience by incorporating technology that recognizes pitch, tone and rhythm to accurately score players as they perform to real songs featuring real music videos. Aspiring country stars can to choose to sing solo or select from multiplayer gameplay modes sure to get the party started like Pass the Mic, Battle and Duet. Players may also use the EyeToy USB camera to capture and play back their performances.

In addition to SingStar Country, the SingStar franchise will continue to expand its ever-growing catalogue this fall with two new additional PlayStation 2 installments, SingStar Pop vol.2, the follow-up to the top-selling SingStar Pop, and SingStar Legends, a mix of celebrated artists from Tina Turner to Nirvana. SingStar for the PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) also will be growing its library in October with SingStar Vol.2 for PS3 featuring a variety of today’s popular artists including Eminem, Radiohead, Paramore, Pink and more.

The Conduit on Nintendo Wii music by Soul Calibur composer Diego Stocco

High Voltage Software announces Diego Stocco is the composer of music for FPS Nintendo Wii game, The Conduit

First-person action shooter, The Conduit

Diego Stocco's music credits include movies:

Transformers
Resident Evil - Extinction
Crank
Jumper
Lady in the Water,
Justice League Heroes
SoulCalibur IV.

His commercial credits include:

Nokia
Samsung
Panasonic
BMW
General Motors.

"Working with Diego was such an enjoyment," said Michael Metz, Audio/Visual Director at High Voltage Software. "When I heard the first track he made for The Conduit, I literally got the chills, it was exactly the mood and mix of sound design and music we were looking for."

"The Conduit unveils incredible scenarios during the game, with a richness in terms of details and action that is very inspiring for a composer," said Stocco. "I'm very excited to be part of The Conduit; it's the kind of project that makes me push the envelope in terms of sound creativity."

The Conduit won several awards following its appearance and demonstration at E3 2008. IGN gave it three awards, including Best Shooter Game of E3 2008 (Wii), Best Graphics Technology of E3 2008 (Nintendo Wii), and Best Overall Nintendo Wii Game of E3 2008. Game Trailers also gave it Best Wii Game of E3 2008.

The Conduit is scheduled for release in Q1 2009 exclusively for the Nintendo Wii.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI on Windows PC - download only

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KOEI shares the splendid history of China with the world with a classic simulation game available only through digital download at Direct2Drive.com and Trygames.com

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI (RTKXI) is out now for Windows-based PC. The latest edition of KOEI’s classic historical simulation series is available exclusively through digital download at Trygames.com and Direct2Drive.com for customers in North America and Brazil.

Gamers can visit www.koei.com/rtkxipc to watch the official trailer, download a free demo of the game, and view system specifications.

About Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI
From legendary video game producer Kou Shibusawa comes another historical simulation masterpiece. Rediscover an ancient civilization with an explosive history in the most stunning edition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Set during the end of China’s Han Dynasty and the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D., RTKXI presents the most visually captivating evolution in the history of the series. Blurring the line between video games and art, RTKXI features visuals evocative of classical Chinese ink-paintings along with debates and duels rendered in real-time 3D animation.

As the ruler of a kingdom, each player will have complete control over their territories. More than 40 base commands give players the power to govern cities, manage their personnel, practice diplomacy and much more. Complete freedom to develop markets, shipyards, outposts, forts and military units expand on the already substantial benchmarks established by previous editions of the series. Furthermore, players will watch the era come to life through the uniquely individual personalities of the more than 780 officers and supporting characters they will encounter.

Players will need to dig deep within to prove themselves adept at both the military and political arts in order to bring China under one rule. Domestic affairs, diplomacy and warfare are all conducted on a single vast 3D relief map, dramatically bringing to life the eight massive scenarios that lie before them.

For improved control over each military campaign, RTKXI’s turn-based game play allows the player to plan their movements without undue time constraints, and then execute their battle tactics when ready. RTKXI also introduces an entirely new system for researching military techniques, as well as an Advanced Tactics System that allows players to drive or lure enemies into devastating ambushes. Skilled players will be able to link together tactics for maximum damage.

Guitar Hero World Tour and Guitar Hero III - Backstage Pass coming to mobile phones

Hands-On Mobile announced that they have obtained the worldwide mobile phone licensing rights to develop and publish Guitar Hero World Tour and Guitar Hero III - Backstage Pass mobile phone game. Guitar Hero World Tour will be released on mobile phones later this year in conjunction with the console game, while the follow-up title will be available to users in 2009.

"We are excited to continue our relationship with Activision and further extend the Guitar Hero franchise to fans worldwide. The popularity of the Guitar Hero games in the mobile phone environment proves that a multiplatform approach complements the success of a franchise like Guitar Hero," said David White, CEO of Hands-On Mobile. "We are confident the upcoming titles will further advance the mobile phone gaming industry in a significant way and provide consumers with the opportunity to stay connected to their favorite games."

As one of the company's most ambitious mobile titles to date, Guitar Hero World Tour will push boundaries with cross-carrier, real-time multiplayer capabilities and an interactive web companion that will allow players to create profiles, browse leaderboards and download new music. In addition to the guitar, Guitar Hero World Tour mobile will include drums as a playable feature for every song in the game. Further pushing the boundaries on mobile phones, Hands-On Mobile will make the MP3 quality master recordings available on an increased number of handsets across all platforms.

"Hands-On Mobile has been an ideal partner to recreate the Guitar Hero franchise for mobile phone gaming," said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for Guitar Hero. "The Guitar Hero Mobile platform has proven to be a phenomenal success and a great way for gamers to experience the franchise on yet another platform."

In June 2008, Guitar Hero III Mobile received BREW Developer Awards for Top Application and People's Choice and was named the Best Mobile Game of 2007 - after its release in December - at the 2008 Casual Game Awards. In addition, Guitar Hero III Mobile, a marquee game in its current collection of Guitar Hero branded mobile phone games, has reached more than 2 million game downloads and more than 50 million downloaded songs to date. The second game in the Guitar Hero Mobile series, Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass recently launched on carriers across the country. For more information, please visit www.guitarheromobile.com.

Forget CERN and the big bang make your own universe with SPORE...

Evolution and breeding play a big role in Spore - each creature will grow from cellular to creature, then tribe, civilization and eventually space.

To begin the evolutionary process you just have to guide your cellular creature around a level, feeding - it's reminiscent of the PlayStation title ‘Flow' but with more mouse clicking.
Eventually you will be able to make a mating call and breed with another creature.

Once someone heeds your call, the evolution factor of the game kicks in and you can change your creature in the creature creator by taking creature parts you have acquired other creatures and manipulating their parts.

This evolution system works well and overall what at first glance may look like a god sim, plays more like an action RPG, and RTS in the tribes stage. It changes genre in almost every stage. This formula - as strange as it is - works well.

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