Award-Winning Dead Space Extraction Goes Gold The Panic Before the Terror Begins on September 29

Dead Space Extraction, the prequel to last year’s critically-acclaimed Dead Space, has gone gold. Recently nominated for a “Best of Show - Wii” award by IGN.com at the Gamescom trade show in Germany, Dead Space Extraction brings the series’ signature action-horror to an all new game, on an all-new platform. Dead Space Extraction is designed from the ground up for the Nintendo Wii and will hit stores nationwide on September 29.

Gamers who pre-order at participating retailers will receive a special code that unlocks four of the game’s 10 unique challenge modes*. These intense, pulse-pounding difficulty levels pit players alone, or co-operatively with a friend against the Necromorph horde, competing for high scores and stylish kills. Players who do not pre-order the game must play through each chapter to earn and unlock the challenge modes.



Nintendo of America Vice President of Licensing, Steve Singer said, “We are excited that Visceral Games is bringing the next installment of the Dead Space franchise to the Wii. Dead Space Extraction is shaping up to be an outstanding game and this high-quality, mature title will be a great addition to the Wii line up.”

Dead Space fans can play the game this weekend at Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, WA from September 4th – 7th. Gamers that come by the EA booth (No 432) will be among the first to experience the terror.

Dead Space Extraction tells the story of four space colonists stranded on the Aegis VII mining colony in the furthest regions of deep space. The game introduces Lexine, an important new heroine to the Dead Space universe. As the crew fall victim to a mysterious contagion aboard the ship, it quickly becomes clear that protecting Lexine is their only hope for survival. The game features the highly polished, cinematic action experience that the Visceral Games team is known for.

This product has been rated M for Mature by ESRB.

Buccaneer - The Pursuit of Infamy video game even more pirating fun with new co-op features released - play it here

Batten down the hatches and prepare yourself for more swashbuckling fun in the fight to become the world’s greatest captain.

Buccaneer: The Pursuit of Infamy, the critically acclaimed indie arcade game created by Stickman Studios in conjunction with Blitz Arcade through Blitz Games Studios’ Blitz 1UP programme, is full of more rumbustious fun than ever, with a whole host of new swashbuckling features now available.



Buccaneer now features an all new Co-op Mode with five separate mini campaigns containing a total of 20 new levels. Battle your buddies against the endless waves of Crown ships – with the score stacked heavily in the Crown's favour and time ticking away, co-operation is key to win through and add your name to the Hall of Infamy.



“Buccaneer has already shown just what is possible in the indie game market. Stickman have managed to create high quality visuals with no compromise being made on the gamezplay,” says Chris Swan, Blitz Arcade's Business Development Director. “The multi player features have already been a huge hit, so with the new co-op options there are even more ways to don your pirate hats and get down to some swashbuckling action.”

Buccaneer’s arcade-style fun invites you to take to the high seas, blast enemy ships out of the water, plunder gold and strike fear into the hearts of your piratical opponents. With great looking visuals and easy to use controls, Buccaneer offers the opportunity to become king of the high seas and test your single-player strategy or team play prowess.

To celebrate the release of the new patch Stickman Studios and Blitz 1UP have also released a new flash mini game all about helping out your fellow pirates. Cure the filthy pirate scum of ‘The Scurvy!’ by picking the correct item. Choose the wrong item and scurvy will be the least of their worries.

Sony to launch PSP 3000 Gran Turismo bundle

Sony are to release a new limited edition bundle for its UMD-compatible PSP 3000, offering the hardware with a copy of Gran Turismo for $ 199.99.

Due for release in the US and Canada on October 20 - a few weeks after the launch of the upcoming digital-only PSPgo - the hardware bundle will come with the console in mystic silver, the racing game on UMD, a 2GB memory stick and three download vouchers; for a white Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 not already in the game, for ten songs from the Sony Music Pass service and for a PlayStation Network film yet to be confirmed.

At a press conference held during Gamesom last month, SCEE announced it would be offering early adaptors of the new PSPgo in PAL regions a free, full digital copy of Gran Turismo with their purchase, however this offer has yet to be confirmed for US consumers.

Source: GamesIndustry

EA Sport have NO plans for new NASCAR video games

"There are no plans right now for NASCAR from EA," said Moore, speaking to GameSpot. "We had a great relationship over the years that I thoroughly enjoyed when I first got here. Unfortunately…we had to make some tough trade-offs.

Part of the team previously working on the series has moved onto EA's first mixed martial arts game, said Moore, which has become a new focus for the sports label.

"We've had to redeploy some of those folks. A number of the NASCAR team has moved over now to EA Sports MMA, which will be shipping next year. [We're] still a huge fan of NASCAR, but no plans right now to develop any further games for NASCAR from EA Sports."

The last NASCAR title from EA Sports was NASCAR Kart Racing for the Nintendo Wii, released earlier this year.

A new PlayStation 3 Slim for $199.99 with Sony Visa card - you don't have to use!

What's better than a brand-spanking-new Sony PlayStation 3 Slim for $299.99? A brand-spanking-new Sony PlayStation 3 Slim for $199.99, of course.

I suspect I'll get an earful for this, but the deal comes courtesy of our old friend, the Sony Visa card. When you make a purchase of $299 or more, you get a $100 credit in 8 to 12 weeks. Final price: $199.99.

All you do is sign up for the card, then head over to SonyStyle and drop a sweet, sweet 120GB PlayStation 3 in your cart. (I know it doesn't say "Slim" anywhere, but this is definitely the new model.)

When your Visa card arrives, stick it in a drawer until the $100 credit appears on your statement. Then spend the money like you would cash. Then cut the card into pieces and burn the pieces.

Still not convinced? Then try this: Sony just lowered the price on refurbished consoles! Now you can pick up a 40GB PlayStation 3 for just $219.99 shipped. If you can live with a 90-day warranty, that's one of the best PS3 deals to date.

Of course, a new PS3 for $199.99 is even better. What do you think? Did you already pull the trigger on last week's deal (long since expired), or did your Cheapskate senses tell you something better was just around the corner?

Get the full spec on this earlier post on gamezplay.org...

Details of the Player-Versus-Player (PvP) gameplay in MMORPG free-to-play Karos Online video game

More details have emerged from NHN about the Player-Versus-Player (PvP) gameplay in its upcoming MMORPG Karos Online. The game is currently undergoing rapid development as NHN responds to player feedback from the first Closed Beta event, which took place at the end of August, generating a lot of interest and participation from the community. The dates of additional Closed Beta Weekend events will be announced shortly, and players possessing an access code for any Closed Beta Weekend may continue to play in future phases.

Karos Online is scheduled to be released in English during Q4 2009, with versions in German and Turkish to follow later.

PvP features strongly in Karos Online, and is very tightly linked to the social and economic system of the game. Players who enjoy PvP can choose from a variety of experiences, all rich with opportunities to show off their skills and write their own histories in-game.



* Guild alliances and rivalries : In Karos Online, every guild leader can register other guilds as either allies or enemies. All members of the guild can then immediately recognize these players as friends or foes, and decide to help them or kill them on sight when they meet in the world of Asmara. Expect the game of alliances and rivalries to be intense and political!

* Mine takeovers : The precious mines where players dig for the magical energy Fletta become vulnerable to takeovers once each week, and guilds can fight over them in massive PvP battles. The victorious guild earns the privilege to control the Fletta resources of the region, and decides when the next takeover will be (within a timeframe of 4 to 7 days).

* Castle sieges : After commercial launch, regular castle siege battles are planned in Karos Online, allowing hundreds of players to experience truly epic warfare!




Karos Online - Stunning 3D Action Fantasy MMORPG

Karos Online (http://www.karosgame.com) is a brand new free-to-play fantasy MMORPG developed by Galaxy Gate (lead developers of Laghaim and Last Chaos), to be published by NHN. An English release is scheduled for Q4 2009, with German and Turkish versions to follow.

In Karos Online, players take the role of a hero determined to defeat the curse of darkness falling over the world of Asmara and ascend to ultimate glory by becoming the mythical Karos warrior. Through questing, guild clashes and mass PvP, they enter the fight for domination over the world's vital energy source, Fletta. Fletta provides the basis for the game's unique and complex alternate progression system; alongside traditional leveling within the game, Fletta energy can be used to increase stats, give buffs, buy resources and enchant items.

With a strong RPG component, wide range of class skills and fantastic visual combat effects, Karos Online offers a rich player experience and an exciting end-game for guilds, including castle sieges and resource control points. There are a variety of dynamic dungeons to explore, with shifting paths and surprises to challenge players as they progress in level. The economy is well-developed, with mining, fishing and crafting elements, a consignment system for storage and an auction house.



Karos Online offers rare graphical quality for its small client size, has low minimum requirements, and will be accessible to a vast range of computers. Videos demonstrating graphics and gameplay are now available on the official website at www.karosgame.com, and more features will be revealed as the closed beta test continues.

Karos Online features

* Breathtaking 3D graphics and combat action effects
* 5 different races and 9 original classes, evolving into 36 different specialized classes
* Dynamic, evolving dungeons with shifting paths and surprises
* Guild wars, territory control and large-scale castle siege battles
* Alternate Fletta level progression system
* Elaborate mining, fishing and crafting system
* Small client size (760MB) and low minimum PC requirements
* Keyboard and mouse control both available

Eight hot PSN games -Super Street Fighter II, Flock!, Age of booty, 1942, wolf of the Battlefield< Puzzle Fighter and Rocketmen games in capcom deal

Fans of Capcom's digital collection will appreciate this first bit of news. Capcom have gone through their library of digital games on the PlayStation Network and bundled them together into one perfect package for your gaming budget.

Super Pack, featuring eight of Capcom’s hottest PSN titles for $49.99. The Super Pack includes:
*Super Street Fighter II HD Remix
*Flock!
*Age of Booty
*1942
*Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando
*Super Puzzle Fighter 2 HD Remix
*Rocketmen: Axis of Evil with the It Came from Uranus pack included.

Mind-Melting iPhone Puzzler Timeloop Warps onto iPhone and iPod Touch

iPhone developer Connect2Media is celebrating the success of its latest unique IP Timeloop after it rocketed into the App Store top 50 chart today.

From Japan to New Jersey, the game has received consistent critical acclaim from iPhone and general mobile sites based across the world, scooping several reviewer awards and a dedicated mainstream following.

From the same team that created iPhone smash Go! Go! Rescue Squad! Timeloop is a superb combination of devious time-shifting puzzles with superb gameplay and a charming art style. The game follows plucky janitor droid Nik on a quest to rescue a science lab gone haywire and save the trapped scientists and feline test subjects within. Using a handy time-warping device, Nik can work with past versions of himself to overcome 32 stages full of fiendish puzzles.

Timeloop 1.0 key features

- 32 mind increasingly bending puzzles

- Multiple solutions to almost every puzzle mean that there is always more than one way to skin a cat

- Gold, Silver and Bronze award categories

- Rescue stray cats as well as professors



To celebrate Timeloop’s App Store chart success, Connect2Media are extending the launch promotional price of £0.59/€0.79/$0.99.

The Secret World Dark Days are Coming cinematic video game trailer...

Dark days are coming. The words are now everywhere. After deciding to make the development its next massively multiplayer online game a little less secret, Funcom have now released information, artworks and the first ever trailer video for ‘The Secret World’.

"It is great to finally be able to talk about The Secret World, after several years in the dark," says senior producer and director Ragnar Tørnquist. "The real world is such a rich and fascinating setting for an MMO, and we are able to draw inspiration from ancient history, stories of lost cities and forgotten civilizations, folktales, urban legends, conspiracy theories and pop culture. We are building a game that mixes modern day Earth with terrifying monsters, dark and occult magic, cool weapons and awesome powers - and it's unlike anything you have ever seen before in an MMO."



‘The Secret World’ takes place in our own, modern-day world. Players can explore locations such as New York, London, and Seoul, as they unravel the mysteries, legends and myths that make up our world and its history. But the real and realistic will clash with the unreal and fantastical, as the darkness of the secret world approaches. Not only will ‘The Secret World’ offer a setting never before experienced in an MMO, Funcom is also expanding on the genre standards by introducing gameplay that is not based on classes or levels. Players will have the freedom to become whatever they want to be and play however they want to play, allowing them to explore the world at will and master anything from voodoo and black magic to martial arts and modern firearms.

Hearts of Iron 3 patch 1.2 release includes most requested fixes and features - with video

Paradox Interactive honors loyal soldiers battling it out in Hearts of Iron 3 with a new patch that incorporates both new features and the most requested fixes as requested through player feedback.

The Hearts of Iron 3 1.2 patch includes the following:
- Expanded interface including new map options, as well as more flexible control over what you can automate.
- Significantly improved AI, providing a greater challenge to the player.
- Improved game balance, with major focus on making diplomacy and officers more fun.
- Optimization to allow the game to run much smoother for most players.



To access the patch, click on “check for updates” in the game launcher.

To further rally up the troops, Paradox Interactive welcomes you to enter the battle headquarters of the game's development team. Get an inside look at where all of the planning and strategizing occurred for Hearts of Iron 3 and meet the true major powers involved in the creation of one of the most detailed World War II strategy games ever made. If you pay close attention soldier, you may even learn a few tactical secrets from the team.