Bionic Commando video game demo out soon on Xbox Live

Capcom confirmed that a demo of Bionic Commando will be released on Xbox Live in the coming weeks.

Focusing on Bionic Commando's exhilarating multiplayer mode the demo will feature 'Vertigo' one of the game's 16 maps and allow up to 8 players to go head to head in Deathmatch.

But this is no ordinary Deathmatch as players will need to master a new set of moves and tactics - swing through the air showering those beneath you with hot lead; use the grapple to zip to safety before an enemy's grenade explodes at your feet; laugh as enemies plummet from the top of skyscrapers following a well aimed zip-kick to the chest and grab items and weapons from distance ahead of your rival commandos.

In single player mode, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for crimes he didn't commit, and sentenced to death. Bionic Commando transposes the much loved swing-and-shoot gameplay of the 8-bit original onto a stunning 3D environment of towering buildings, suspended roadways and monorails, deep canyons and sheer rock faces, which are traversed using swinging, scaling, climbing and wall-walking techniques.

The full version of Bionic Commando will feature Solo & Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, plus a compelling single player mode and is due for release on Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 across all PAL territories on Friday May 22nd.

Guitar Hero video game Greatest Hits Polling Result

Activision reveals the tracks from the first Guitar Hero game that will appear in Greatest Hits full band experience

Last week, Guitar Hero fans were tasked with deciding the order in which songs will be revealed for Guitar Hero Greatest Hits. The votes tallied in the first week established the original Guitar Hero game as the clear victor.

The voting continues this week, and fans can now cast their votes online at GreatestHits.GuitarHero.com to determine which of the remaining genre-defining titles, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, they would like to have the songs revealed from next.

Guitar Hero Greatest Hits explodes onto store shelves on 26 June, 2009 with 48 master tracks now playable for the entire band, including the following tracks from the first Guitar Hero game:

Guitar Hero

Pantera - “Cowboys From Hell (Live)”
Franz Ferdinand - “Take Me Out”
Queens Of The Stone Age - “No One Knows”
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - “I Love Rock N’ Roll”
Boston - “More Than A Feeling”
White Zombie - “Thunder Kiss '65”
Blue Öyster Cult - “Godzilla”
Helmet - “Unsung (Live)”
Queen - “Killer Queen”
Incubus - “Stellar”
Ozzy Osbourne - “Bark At The Moon”
Deep Purple - “Smoke On The Water”
The Donnas - “Take It Off”
The Exies - “Hey You”

Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to-date - Guitar Hero Greatest Hits. The #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2008 presents the best of the best to music video game aficionados so they can join together for guitar, bass, drums and vocals in-game and rock to master tracks of their favorite Guitar Hero music.

Featuring 48 master recordings, Guitar Hero Greatest Hits delivers exciting online and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online. Players’ rock n’ roll fantasies turn to realities as they create their rocker, compose original music and share it with the world through the innovative Music Studio, GHTunesSM and robust Rock Star Creator gameplay modes first introduced in Guitar Hero® World Tour.

SOCOM Military Franchise Returns to PSP with SOCOM - U.S. Navy SEALs - Fireteam Bravo 3

Authentic military shooter to arrive this winter. Experience the game with your friends locally via Ad-Hoc or globally through a WiFi connection.

Lead a fireteam of friends on an action-packed military hunt for weapons of mass destruction and an ex-KGB agent in SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 for PSP (PlayStation Portable).

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 arrives this winter for PAL territories.

Created with the support of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, the SOCOM series is renowned for its real-world situations and attention to detail. Join the ominous world of ex-secret operatives as you lead a special operation to track and interrogate former KGB agent, Alexander Gozorov who is believed to be withholding information on a forthcoming attack with weapons of mass destruction. It’s up to you and your squad to track Gozorov in a series of customisable missions, using your skills, stealth and swift thinking.

While the SOCOM name has long been synonymous with multiplayer tactical gaming, SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 takes it a step further allowing players to choose which mission to attempt and tackle with teamwork and firepower. Players can also compete online, communicate via voice chat, battling for Medals and a place on SOCOM’s online leaderboards. With an extensive and realistic single-player mode as well, the action in SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals: Fireteam Bravo 3 never ends.

SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals: Fireteam Bravo 3 arrives this winter – exclusively for PSP.

Reserve The Beatles - Rock Band and receive exclusive game content art and videos in May

Reserve Your Copy and Become Eligible to Join The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club to Receive Access to Breaking News, Exclusive Game Elements Including Art and Behind-The-Scenes Footage, and More Beginning in May

Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, today revealed the first details surrounding The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle which will include:

• The Beatles: Rock Band software
• Höfner Bass controller: Large scale replica of the Bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney
• Beatles-inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums with classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head
• Microphone
• Microphone Stand
• Additional special content

In addition to the previously announced US MSRP of $249.99, The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle will retail in continental Europe for MSRP €199.00 and for MSRP £179.00 in the UK.

North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the game will be eligible to join the The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club and receive breaking news and access to exclusive game elements including art and behind-the-scenes footage directly from MTV Games and Harmonix. New material will be released regularly starting in May and leading up to the game’s launch on 9/9/09.

As previously announced, The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles’ extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band’s legendary career.

Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Wii home videogame console from Nintendo on 09/09/2009, the game will be compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero and other third party music video game peripherals and microphones.

Headspin - Storybook video game take a walk through a magical pop-up storybook

State of Play today announced the launch of their new free casual game, Headspin: Storybook.

Headspin: Storybook lets the player take a walk through a magical pop-up storybook, testing your visual awareness skills against the clock. This beautifully illustrated game will keep you addicted for hours!

Luke Whittaker, Director of State of Play, who has developed the game, says,
“Headspin: Storybook challenges what people expect of casual games. The production values and creativity have been key to the thinking behind this game, and it’s a visual feast for any gamer, of any age, with excellent gameplay to boot!”

After only a week of launching, Headspin: Storybook, has received rave reviews already,
“HeadSpin: Storybook is a truly gorgeous flash game. One of the best I've seen…one of those exceptional productions of art as game. Or rather, great art as great game.” http://www.seejanegame.net/

State of Play are developing more games in the Headspin line, so look out for more beautiful head-scratching games to come.
PC/Mac – Online: simply go to http://www.stateofplaygames.com/headspin_storybook/

Free to play
Established by Luke Whittaker, winner of a number of international gaming awards, State of Play make creative, innovative games. State of Play has created hit games for the likes of MTV, Miniclip and Shockwave and the pioneering RiK www.rikworld.com, as well as the huge multiplayer baseball game Basebods. www.basebods.com. State of Play is growing, and is at the forefront of the casual gaming industry.

Download free video game music from Stalin v Martians

Mezmer Games announces pre-order campaign for Stalin vs. Martians starting today

Mezmer Games today announced that the arcade RTS game Stalin v Martians will be available for pre-order today from all leading digital download portals worldwide. The official release is planned for April 20th.

Stalin vs. Martians is a blazingly fast real-time strategy game developed by an alliance of three independent studios: Black Wing Foundation, Dreamlore and N-Game. During the pre-order, Mezmer Games is offering a 20% discount from the original price of $19.99 / €17.99, available for the whole pre-order period.

While gamers are eagerly awaiting this milestone in game development to be released, we have put together some goodies from the SvM soundtrack:
“A great game has to come with a great soundtrack” says Tom Söderlund, Executive Producer at Mezmer Games. “We are happy to present parts of a soundtrack we believe we have all the components to make this title stand out in the crowd.”

Lenin Sings for Stalin: Stalin vs. Martians Soundtrack Details
We are pleased to announce further details of Stalin vs. Martians soundtrack and introduce 4 new tracks for you to download for free from the official website.

Songs available:
Loaded for love
Chastushki
My Pocket Stalinizer
My Little Airport

Click here to download free tracks from Stalin vs. Martians:
http://www.stalinvsmartians.com/en/av.html

My Little Airport
Hong Kong-based indie pop band, founded by songwriter Ah P and vocalist Nicole. Since 2004, they have released 3 albums. Voted as the twee-est band on the allmusic.com website in 2007.

Ilya Orange
Well, we think we already know the man. Moscow-based electronic musician, the author of the original score of Stalin vs. Martians, including now-famous tunes from Dancing Stalin trailer and All Hail Stalinator.

Jerry Lenin and Lady's Man
Lady's Man was a legendary Russian glam-rock band formed in 1993 by Jerry Lenin. You wouldn't believe, but Lenin is not a pseudonym, it's a real surname. Currently Jerry is recording his first solo album.

Mezmer Games
Mezmer Games is a new independent games label, focusing on great games from small game studios. As box retail is becoming increasingly expensive, sluggish, and non-eco-friendly, we help indie developers reach a large audience through download distribution. We work exclusively with digital distribution and alternative channels. With the Mezmer Marketing Machine, we give the indie titles the attention they warrant through clever marketing and PR. Mezmer Games is a wholly owned business unit of Paradox Interactive.

Custom PlayStation 3 - Final Fantasy VII Advent Children pictures

Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete Cloud Black PlayStation 3, a limited bundle that went on sale today in Japan for 49,980 yen ($505).

Cloud Black features an all-new finish not based on the existing Piano Black. It's matte and metallic - fingerprint resistant - with an emblazoned silver "Cloudy Wolf" emblem from Advent Children.

Hellion - Mystery of the inquisition video game Website out now!

As the gate to hell is open by today, Flying Fish Works announces the official website for their upcoming product “Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition”. The authentic platform represents the vision and the fear behind the project and prepares the brave one to face the evil.

Starting with new images and insider information about the game's development, the website will continuously provide valuable content to the community.

“Hellion: Mystery of the inquisition” is an extraordinary First-Person-Shooter set in the 13th century. As an armed man of the newborn Inquisition, the player will battle heretics, execute exorcisms, face demons and unintentionally become part of a political and religious intrigue. It is an epic journey through different medieval cultures full of real-life characters, wild animals, rough warriors, powerful Templar knights, deadly assassins and, ultimately, horrifying demons.

Find out more about “Hellion: Mystery of the inquisition” on the official website: www.hellion-game.com

World of Warcraft extents into China

New license agreement lays groundwork for continued operation of world's most popular online game in mainland China following expiration of the current license agreement

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and NetEase.com, today announced that Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft will be licensed to an affiliated company of NetEase.com, Inc. in mainland China for a term of 3 years following the expiration of the current license agreement.

Both companies announced a partnership on Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft III,StarCraft II, and Battle.net gaming platform last summer. Today's announcement further enhances the partnership between Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase and promotes a consistent level of quality and service in mainland China for all Blizzard Entertainment games involved in the partnership.

"We appreciate the enthusiasm that Chinese gamers have shown us over the years, and we've always worked hard, in collaboration with our partners, to ensure that these players receive the same high-quality service and gameplay experiences that we deliver in other regions," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "This new agreement with NetEase will support that goal for years to come, and we look forward to collaborating with them on a smooth transition for World of Warcraft moving forward."

"We are excited to be working with Blizzard Entertainment now on World of Warcraft in addition to Warcraft III, StarCraft II, and Battle.net," stated William Ding, CEO of NetEase. "By combining Blizzard Entertainment's expertise in developing world-class games with NetEase's strength in online-game operation in China, I am confident that we will be able to deliver the best gaming experiences in the world to our players."

PRECURSORS - Photo tour from Sunaks

The mystery tour is continuing in Precursors Galaxy and our satellite has just sent us new pictures from flamy Sunaks.

Enjoy tropical jungles and everlasting brilliant coral-red sunset but beware of the danger inhabitaing this "paradise"!