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Thursday, November 05, 2009

Video gamers could take part in real live events drive F1 live in real race download demo link

two racing cars on track in this live race gameIn this BBC report Dan Simmons looks at a technology that promises gamers the chance to compete against real sportsmen in real events.

Spore Franchise Launches First Game on Facebook Platform play it now

spore facebook start screenSpore Islands Now Available for Play in Open Beta

Maxis, an Electronic Arts studio, announce they have taken their renowned integration of social connectivity to the next level with a fun and original game application built on Facebook Platform, Spore Islands. Now available, Spore Islands invites Facebook users to experience the Spore universe in a new way by competing against each other in the ultimate survival of the fittest game.

Unreal Development Kit, Powered by Unreal Engine 3 get it free

Unreal Tournament 3 free woman wering tight bodiceEpic Games, announces the launch of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides community access to the award-winning toolset like never before. This software release is available to anyone interested in using 3D game engine technology, including game developers, students, hobbyists, researchers, creators of 3D visualizations and simulations, and digital filmmakers. Anyone can start working with the industry-leading Unreal Engine 3 toolset by downloading UDK at www.udk.com, where detailed product features, technical documentation, commercial licensing terms, support resources and more are also available.

PT Boats video game- naval surface combat video released!

battleship leaving small islandPT Boats features way more than just the tiny boats of the "mosquito fleet". In fact, in both tactical and strategic modes, you can direct full fledged naval battles of destroyers and other military vessels, on the sea's surface, below it, and above it.

This week's video highlights the drama, special effects, damage calculations, crew simulation and other exciting and unique aspects of naval surface combat in PT Boats!

New raid challenge in Runes of Magic revealed

Runes of Magic video gameIt’s not just the Naga who have settled around the Aotulia Volcano, the ancient species of flame dragons has been sighted in the lava filled landscape. In ‘Lair of the Demon Dragon’, Gestero awaits careless adventurers who don’t heed the warnings. Today, Frogster is revealing the first details of a new 12-player raid dungeon in Runes of Magic. The new instance will be introduced into the online role-playing game as part of one of the upcoming content updates.

Brain-teasing Xbox LIVE Arcade game coming next week; How clever are you? November 11th

cartoon lion and head with toon brainBlitz Arcade announced today a November 11, 2009 release date for their Xbox LIVE Arcade game, Encleverment Experiment – a clever game for clever gamers. To mark this announcement, the first trailer for the game was released today.

Trine video game demo out on US PlayStation store

heroes standing looking at the moon A demo for Trine out now on the US PlayStation Store.

Trine is a fantasy action / platform game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil and the player can at any time freely choose whoever is best suited for the upcoming challenge or puzzle.

Setting the Stage for Exclusive Previews of Halo Legends on Xbox LIVE Saturday November 7th

babysitter character from haloHalo Waypoint, the new virtual home for all things “Halo,” launches today on Xbox LIVE, and will be the exclusive destination for full-episode previews of “Halo Legends” beginning Saturday, Nov. 7. Available for “Halo” fans worldwide following a successful preview period, Halo Waypoint brings all the richness of the “Halo” universe together in one place. Halo Waypoint features daily updates of fresh, exciting content such as developer interviews, trailers and screenshots, exclusive video footage, community activities and the latest “Halo” news.

Battlefield Bad Company 2 multiplayer Beta on PlayStation 3 released November 19th - beta keys link

soldier with flames creating lower part of his bodyExperience All-Out Modern Warfare Open to All Players with DEMO in Early 2010

Electronic Arts announce Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Starting November 19, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to experience the unprecedented action, destruction, vehicular warfare, squad play and open sandbox environments that only Battlefield can deliver. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 provides a true all-out war experience like no other modern warfare game. For beta key distribution details go to www.battlefield.com.

Mass Effect 2 Collectors Edition Includes Exclusive Armor and Weapons, Comic Book, and Bonus Content

Mass Effect 2 Collectors Edition logoRecruit your crew and fight for the lost! Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts announce that the internationally acclaimed Shooter RPG Mass Effect 2 will also be released as a Collectors’ Edition in limited quantities.