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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

2009 EA video games download pre-order bonuses - Mirror's Edge - Burnout Paradise - The Godfather 2 - Lord of the Rings Conquest

Mirror’s Edge
out Friday 16th January.

EA Store is offering an exclusive pre-order incentive. If you pre-order Mirror's Edge you'll get the Pure Time Trials map pack for free as well as the superb Mirror's Edge soundtrack - 'Still Alive' - mixed by some of the worlds best DJ's!'

Burnout Paradise
out Friday 6th February.

EA Store is offering an exclusive pre-order incentive. If a you pre-order Burnout Paradise you will get access to the game 3 days before anyone else!

The Godfather 2
out Friday 6th February.

EA Store is offering an exclusive pre-order incentive. If you pre-order The Godfather 2 you will get The Godfather free and Tommy Cipolla Exclusive Character Unlock Code.

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
out Friday 16th January.

Battlestations.net Weighs Anchor for video game fans

New community-focused destination site for Battlestations: Pacific video game.

Sequel to 2007’s critically acclaimed Battlestations: Midway, Battlestations: Pacific picks up where its predecessor left off. Pitching players into the might of World War II’s Pacific conflict, the game delivers intense, action-packed combat and strategic warfare on an extraordinary scale and features two distinctly different single-player campaigns. A historically accurate US Campaign puts players in command of the US fleet through The Battle of Midway to Okinawa as they try to secure peace in the Pacific. Or play as the Japanese and take control of the Imperial Japanese fleet with the unique chance to fight at Pearl Harbor before attempting to change the course of history and take full control of the Pacific Ocean. Players can also take the battle online with an enhanced multiplayer, offering five new and innovative co-op and team-based modes.

“Battlestations offers a blend of action and strategy unlike any other videogame on the market and as such has a dedicated and committed community of fans,” said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Eidos Game Studios. “The launch of Battlestations.net as a destination site for both information and discussion on the game comes as a direct result of listening and interacting with our communities.”

Launched today, the new Battlestations.net site offers a feature-rich destination for information, entertainment and discussion on this anticipated sequel. News, screens and movies on the game will be accompanied by in-depth developer blogs, podcasts, exclusive website competitions and Eidos-hosted Battlestations: Midway™ multiplayer sessions, allowing fans of the game a chance to brush up on their skills before the launch of Battlestations: Pacific.

Those interested in enlisting can join the discussions at www.battlestations.net.

Battlestations: Pacific is set for release on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows in spring 2009.

CID The Dummy! - Crash Impact Dummy video game

The hero of the piece, CID is thrust from the dull drudgery of his every day life into an exciting mission to rescue Mia.

CID is a Crash Impact Dummy, one of millions created by the Professor B.M. Werken’s company to ensure that every product available on the market is safe for humankind. He diligently crashes, smashes, checks, re-checks and re-re-checks everything from lemonade to escalators. Like most of us at one point or another, CID thinks that there must more to life than just work.
He’s happy enough to put up with it, but he can’t help thinking that there’s something... else.
CID is a young, funky Crash Impact Dummy. He’s knows he’s cool, he knows he’s street, he knows he’s widdit. He’s not really sure where he’s heading in life. He kinda knows he’s destined for bigger things, but he’s stuck in this damn job…. He’s got a quick sense of humour, and uses his wit as a defence.

About CID The Dummy

A star is born and he's made to last. CID THE DUMMY makes his debut in Oxygen Games’ first multi-platform production. It's an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with which to battle enemies from unarmed combat to weapons like the Bazooka that can freeze, hit and burn.

• Interact as only a crash impact dummy can. Climb walls, swing on ropes, burn obstacles, destroy exploding barrels, use lifters, bounce on springs and with a neat head butt destroy walls all in stunningly realized environments. Game environment interaction is the most important part of the gameplay.

• CID's world is swarming with a host of fearfully fun enemies like the Dumper, Cursed Dummy and the bizarre Failed Experiment.

• Apart from fighting enemies, the player will enjoy solving puzzles, avoiding traps and using acrobatic skills to get out of dangerous situations!

CID The Dummy will be released on Wii, Playstation 2, PSP System, and PC.

Boggle, Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four and Sorry! join Xbox Live

Fans of casual, family-friendly games are about to see their circle of fun widen with a slate of new Hasbro-branded digital play experiences on a variety of platforms from Electronic Arts in 2009.

EA are gearing up to inject nostalgic fun into the Xbox LIVE Arcade by bringing perennial board game favorites to the popular platform. Under a Hasbro Family Game Night banner, games such as BOGGLE, BATTLESHIP, YAHTZEE, CONNECT FOUR, SORRY! and SORRY!

Sliders will begin to roll out in Spring 2009. EA will showcase the highly anticipated lineup at the Consumer Electronics Show on January 8-11, 2009 in Las Vegas.

“We believe our Hasbro Family Game Night channel on Xbox LIVE Arcade will be one of the most dynamic and fun collections available on the platform,” said Chip Lange, General Manager of EA Hasbro. “We’ve been given the unique opportunity to create an exclusive EA Hasbro branded destination within the Xbox LIVE Arcade so players can easily find and play our lineup family-friendly digital board games. Just as families have game closets in their home, they will also be able to stock a digital game closet serving up hours of interactive play for kids and adults alike.”

EA and Hasbro will stock Xbox LIVE Arcade with Hasbro Family Game Night, a crowd pleasing assortment of games that are instantly recognisable household names such as CONNECT FOUR, BOGGLE, YAHTZEE, BATTLESHIP, SORRY!, and SORRY! Sliders.

All games will feature both original and new ways to play, including a Party Mode that features multiple mini-game versions of each title. Additional customisation features will allow players to earn virtual trophies, furniture and themes to decorate their personal virtual game rooms.

The Hasbro Family Game Night lineup will take full advantage of Xbox LIVE community features such as online play, Achievements, the ability to launch new games without leaving the environment, and sharing customized space with friends. The EA Hasbro virtual game closet is slated to open in Spring 2009 with multiple games followed by additional releases throughout the year.

FIFA 09 top UK video games chart - Week ending 3 January 2009

1 FIFA 09 - EA SPORTS
2 CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR - ACTIVISION
3 NEED FOR SPEED: UNDERCOVER - EA GAMES
4 GUITAR HERO: WORLD TOUR - REDOCTANE
5 MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES - SEGA
6 WII PLAY - NINTENDO
7 FAR CRY 2 - UBISOFT
8 MARIO KART WII - NINTENDO
9 QUANTUM OF SOLACE - ACTIVISION
10 SONIC UNLEASHED - SEGA
11 GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK - REDOCTANE
12 CARNIVAL: FUNFAIR GAMES - 2KPLAY
13 GEARS OF WAR 2 - MICROSOFT
14 TOMB RAIDER: UNDERWORLD - EIDOS
15 PRINCE OF PERSIA - UBISOFT
16 MIRROR'S EDGE - EA GAMES
17 LEGO INDIANA JONES: ORIGINAL ADVENTURES - LUCASARTS
18 DR KAWASHIMA'S BRAIN TRAINING - NINTENDO
19 FALLOUT 3 - BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
20 WII FIT - NINTENDO

Ninja Blade Xbox 360 Fact Sheet

Step into the dark and mysterious world of “Ninja Blade,” where gamers will be given the epic task to defend Tokyo and ultimately humanity itself from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

High atop the towering skyscrapers of modern-day Tokyo, Ken Ogawa and his team of skilled ninjas are deployed to destroy the infected monster horde and stem the spreading disease as humanity hangs in the balance. Matters quickly take a turn for the worse as Ken and his team are betrayed from within their own ranks. After narrowly escaping death, Ken is left to fight the daunting battle alone while also attempting to understand the motivations behind his betrayal.

Armed with an extensive arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills including the powerful forces of “Ninja Vision” and “Todome,” players must fight insurmountable odds, and once again bring peace and order to Tokyo.

Features:

Unique Ninja abilities. To help defeat the genetically mutated monsters, players will have the special abilities of “Ninja Vision” and “Todome” at their fingertips. Enabling “Ninja Vision” will allow players to detect and analyze potential enemy weak points, secret paths, and hidden information within the environment. Beware though, while using “Ninja Vision,” characters become susceptible to excess damage. “Todome” is a special attack that destroys an enemy character’s core (heart), by dealing a fatal wound. Balanced and calculated use of both these abilities will be critical to progressing through the game
Variety of weapons, tools and “Ninjutsu” – specialized Ninja powers - offer an enticing array of options. Varied environments force players to think strategically about which set of weapons and tools will be most effective at conquering thier way through different levels. Everything from dual wielding swords, to grapple wire hooks, to grenades each have distinctive features and characteristics, so choose wisely! “Ninjutsu” is a special power that results in an explosive electrical force to either stun enemies or protect oneself from attack. Only true Ninja Masters can achieve this technique
Interactive quick-time events. Scattered throughout integral parts of the storyline, characters will come across various quick-time events where players will have the opportunity to directly interact with in-game cut-scenes. Quick reflexes will be rewarded as players interact with controller buttons as directed on screen during intense battles
* Modern Realism. “Ninja Blade” offers a fresh twist to the classic ninja saga by basing all 3D gaming maps directly from the actual skyscrapers and building tops in modern day Tokyo

Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D takes the chequered flag on N-Gage

The latest installment of Vivendi’s all-conquering Crash Bandicoot series races on to N-Gage with Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D!

Live life in the fast lane by skidding, jumping and sliding to victory and race as one of the six madcap characters from the Crash Bandicoot series. Beat your speed frenzied opponents using skill and devastating weapons on tracks exclusive to N-Gage in four wacky environments.

Be the fastest in Race mode, and fight in four crazy arenas in Battle mode. Try to avoid 15 of the interactive obstacles including holes and ramps and speed your way across the finish line in the nuttiest karting game yet!

Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D is now available from
http://www.n-gage.com

Eduardo the Samurai Toaster WiiWare video game

Upcoming Nintendo Wii release of Eduardo the Samurai Toaster, an incredibly fast and frenetic sidescrolling, run‘n’gun 2D shooter. The game will be released exclusively for WiiWare this winter, developed and published by Semnat Studios.

With visuals drawn and scanned in from several different art mediums such as pen & ink, acrylic paint and charcoal, Eduardo sports an untraditional aesthetic design for a videogame. Jump, shoot, whip, drive, fly and throw your way through hordes of Peking Opera pastries, spear toting carrots, robotic mangos, and more. Play with friends as you learn to cooperate effectively, or be annoying by throwing each other around the screen and attacking one another.

FEATURES

- Drop in co-op play for up to four players.

- Ride scooters equipped with laser-blasters and fly around in rocket packs in single player or co-op.

- Use 5 different pastry pickups to upgrade your firepower.

- Battle enemies through 13 unique levels.

- Several different difficulty options to choose from, allowing players to pick their desired level of challenge.

Eduardo the Samurai Toaster has been Rated E for everyone by the ESRB.

Masters of Mystery: Crime of Fashion PC video game

Masters of Mystery: Crime of Fashion is scheduled for release on all major portals and is available now at www.bbbarcade.com! Crime of Fashion is the first in a series of hidden object games that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who loves a good murder mystery!

The New York fashion world is turned upside down when Detective Carrie Chase discovers that a famous Fashion Designer has been murdered. She soon comes to the frightening realization that a serial killer is at large with an eye for design and a thirst for murder. Masters of Mystery: Crime of Fashion is a thrilling, hidden object game with a twist. Using interactive forensic tools, the player will solve cunning puzzles to ultimately uncover the horrifying truth behind these brutal crimes.

Key Features

A COMPELLING MYSTERY TO SOLVE
STUNNING, PHOTO-REALISTIC SCENES
HUNDREDS OF UNIQUE OBJECTS TO FIND
ENGAGING MINI-GAMES AND PUZZLES
INTERACTIVE FORENSIC TOOLS

With over 30 high profile games in its portfolio, Big Blue Bubble Inc. is one of Canada's leading video game developers. Each of company's divisions (Console and Casual) is dedicated to making the best possible games by combining innovative designers with top calibre artists and industry leading programmers. By maintaining a strong focus on the development of technology and showcasing it through award winning games, Big Blue Bubble will continue to lead the way in becoming a cornerstone of the casual gaming world.

Pudge game comes to iPhone and iPod touch

Binary Hammer is pleased to announce that they have submitted our first game to the AppStore. This is their first collaboration with Javira and they couldn’t be happier with the results!

Plunge into this addictive one-finger game and enjoy hours of underwater fun! Guide Pudge the puffer fish as he swims as far as possible dodging any obstacles in his way as you go for the ultimate Pudge record.

Pudge is the perfect companion on the go, whether you have a few minutes or hours to kill.

For even more Pudge action, break out the exclusive Head-to-Head mode as you challenge friends and family to a race in 2-Player mode ON THE SAME DEVICE AT THE SAME TIME!

Will you be the next Pudge champion?

How to Play
The controls couldn’t be any easier: touch anywhere on the screen to move Pudge up, and let go to move Pudge down. You have to avoid hitting anything; because once you do, the game is over. The cave has random craggy rocks and the sandy ocean floor is strewn with shells and other colorful creatures.

Features

- Exclusive Head-to-Head Mode. Two players on the same device at the same time!
- Hours of addictive one-finger gameplay. You will never play the same game twice!
- Over 5 minutes of super-catchy music and sfx.
- Everyone can play… no reading required!
- Easy to pick up, hard to put down.
- Crisp, colorful graphics.

- All this in just a 3.2MB download!

Localized to: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Japanese.

Coming Soon

- Play your own music during the game
- Global leaderboard
- WiFi mode

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Tuesday, January 06, 2009