Releasing in February 2008, the Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology encompasses all three Blitzkrieg 2 games for the ultimate strategy war package. The set includes Blitzkrieg 2, Blitzkrieg 2 – Liberation and Blitzkrieg 2 Fall of the Reich.
Blitzkrieg 2
World War II is taken into full 3D with stunning visual effects to display all the battlefield action and glory. Players can command German, American and Russian World War 2 armies, taking charge of more than 250 types of historically accurate units, including 60 types of ground infantry. With over 80 missions and 15 multiplayer maps, players can enjoy creating their own single missions or campaigns.
Blitzkrieg 2 – Liberation
The gritty realism of World War II is brought to life with the choice of two different campaigns; lead the Allied forces as they battle through Italy or oversee the escape of the German and Italian armies from France. Impressive visuals mean you can experience the beautiful European landscape before your tank rumbles through and the bombs begin to fall.
Blitzkrieg 2 – Fall of the Reich
This covers three major offensives from the final days of fighting on The Eastern front. Soviet and German campaigns such as the ‘Siege of Budapest,’ ‘Fortress Kurland’ and ‘Operation Bagration’ can be played. 16 historically based missions will challenge beginner and veteran strategists as they try to capture or defend the remnants of the German war machine during the final days of World War II.
Blitzkrieg 2 – Anthology
Whether you tackle the unforgiving deserts of Northern Africa, the dangerous forests of the Ardennes, or the endless Steppe of the Eastern Front, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology allows you to relive and experience the ultimate in World War II historic battles.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Sherlock Holmes and Cthulhu - an Award-Winning Combination!
CDV Software Entertainment USA is excited to announce that their recently published hit adventure game - Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, has been given GameSpot's “Best of 2007” award for "Best Use of a Creative License," and it also grabbed the runner-up slot as IGN's "Best PC Adventure Game of 2007." The game, which blends the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and H.P. Lovecraft to create a dark and mysterious world of adventure, ran against several high-profile titles in both the GameSpot and IGN award voting.
Key features of geo-political Supreme Ruler 2020
New York, USA (January 11, 2008) Paradox Interactive revealed today the key features of their upcoming release, geo-political strategy game, Supreme Ruler 2020, developed by BattleGoat Studios.
The original Supreme Ruler was a text-based economic strategy game released in 1983. A new vision of a groundbreaking economic, political and military strategy game was realized with the release in May 2005 of Supreme Ruler 2010, which has received critical acclaim from gaming and strategy publications, and also received two nominations from the Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated Arts – winning in the Best PC Game strategy.
Key features in Supreme Ruler 2020
- Control any department within your government or delegate decisions to your Cabinet Ministers
- Sophisticated Military Strategic and Tactical Command System
- Select from hundreds of actual military vehicles to research, build, and deploy
- Choose conventional warfare or develop your nuclear weapons program
- Detailed Economic and Political Models
- Flexible Diplomatic Interface allowing sophisticated negotiations
- Play any one of over 250 Regions world-wide
- High Resolution Satellite imagery provided courtesy of NASA
- Single Player or Multi Player support
- Includes Map Editor and extensive modability
- Varied Game-play options include Regional Battles, Missions and Campaigns
- Next Generation AI
- Introducing BattleGoat's new Super Sandbox Mode for unlimited customization and replayability
Supreme Ruler 2010 is available for direct download at GamersGate!
From v.2PLAY coming soon, the success of the Crusades in your hands this Spring
There are always two sides to a coin, two stories to tell the truth. Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come offers the opportunity to fight on both sides.
Your Christian Commanders:
Godfrey of Toulouse from the Kingdom of France is a young aristocrat of the royal family. His real capital is his army. He benefits from his royal background, leading strong and well-equipped units into battles.
Lothar of Aachen is the second son of a wealthy family in Lorraine who had no future in Europe but now he has a chance to gain new lands for himself. A Crusader with a keen eye on politics he is also a man of cautious tactics.
Pedro Luis Cativiela, born in the Kingdom of Navarre in the myst of the Spanish reconquista of his beloved Spain, joins the armies of Provence, truly believing in the pious idea of liberating the Holy Land.
Roger of Hastings, the descendant of the conquerors of England, on the other hand, is a ruthless, true medieval mercenary. Although he is, theoretically, fighting under the banners of Normandy, he is more like a mercenary knight with a tattered band of crusaders who all hope to find fame and fortune on the Holy Land.
Roberto of Naples, the descendant of a renegade family from the Papal State joins the Crusades, he only does what the Viking ancestors of Sicily did so effectively: tries to conquer new lands with the steel of his sword.
Your Christian Commanders:
Godfrey of Toulouse from the Kingdom of France is a young aristocrat of the royal family. His real capital is his army. He benefits from his royal background, leading strong and well-equipped units into battles.
Lothar of Aachen is the second son of a wealthy family in Lorraine who had no future in Europe but now he has a chance to gain new lands for himself. A Crusader with a keen eye on politics he is also a man of cautious tactics.
Pedro Luis Cativiela, born in the Kingdom of Navarre in the myst of the Spanish reconquista of his beloved Spain, joins the armies of Provence, truly believing in the pious idea of liberating the Holy Land.
Roger of Hastings, the descendant of the conquerors of England, on the other hand, is a ruthless, true medieval mercenary. Although he is, theoretically, fighting under the banners of Normandy, he is more like a mercenary knight with a tattered band of crusaders who all hope to find fame and fortune on the Holy Land.
Roberto of Naples, the descendant of a renegade family from the Papal State joins the Crusades, he only does what the Viking ancestors of Sicily did so effectively: tries to conquer new lands with the steel of his sword.
Wonderland Online: Friends System
Although the internet world is exciting, sometimes players feel lonely immersed in the virtual world. With the unique “Friends System” in Wonderland Online, loneliness will be a thing of the past.
The system will help players who are not sociable to make friends, using commonalities like birthdays, blood types, etc.
When the “Spark” is on, look closely at the heat icon in the bottom right corner, because if the heart beats is fast that means there are some players nearby that just might want to become friends.
1.Open the Friends System to see your friends list.
2.Personalize info such as hobbies, birthdays, and blood types in the system. When there are players approaching that have things in common, the heart icon at the bottom right corner will flash.
3.The flashing icon is not only a signal, but also a symbol of friendship.
CrosuS Is HERE
Games company Isotx is downright proud – and a little emotional – to announce the release of CrosuS, the brand new Game Management System for the PC.
CrosuS is a new tool which finds the latest content and updates for all of your favourite PC games from the latest blockbusters to old-school classics – and delivers it straight to your desktop. CrosuS brings the best mods, maps, tools, news, reviews, videos, tournaments and competitions together and lets YOU control how you play and enjoy your PC games.
CrosuS works with a rapidly growing number of titles. It even supports the leading online game retail channels, including Steam and Xfire, to make sure it provides the widest possible support for the world's best games.
CrosuS started life as a 'mod jukebox', created by the development team at Isotx when they were working on their first game. Patrick Flanagan, the CrosuS project manager explains, “We realized that hunting for new mods, installing them and getting them to work was eating into the time we could spend actually playing – and decided there HAD to be a better way.”
CrosuS scans your hard drive to find installed games - then delivers a list of the latest online mods, maps and tools. You can install and play them direct from the CrosuS client in only a couple of clicks.
You can also find the latest news and reviews for your favourite games, leave your own opinions on the mods and updates, chat with other gamers using the integrated IRC client and use CrosuS to find other players and organise competitions and tournaments.
Even better – you decide which games CrosuS supports. Gamers can tell Isotx which games they want to see – or actually upload their own content. From old school arcade titles and
“CrosuS is much, much more than just a retail channel,” says Byron Rupp, the head of Isotx. “It brings together all of the latest information and updates and puts it right at the gamer's fingertips. It makes finding and playing new content as simple as possible, it puts the gamer right at the heart of everything on their PC.”
CrosuS also gives game developers and modders a new way to reach players. CrosuS allows developers to take their games direct to players and can even help the development process with secure groups for beta testers and limited access groups for paying customers.
“We want to make CrosuS an indispensable part of every PC user's life,” says Patrick. “No matter what type of games they play – from the most dedicated hardcore gamer through to casual players and people who use their PC for general entertainment and media - we plan to have something in there for everyone. CrosuS makes it simple to get the very most out of your PC and spend your time doing the fun stuff instead of the searching, installing and troubleshooting.”
CrosuS is a new tool which finds the latest content and updates for all of your favourite PC games from the latest blockbusters to old-school classics – and delivers it straight to your desktop. CrosuS brings the best mods, maps, tools, news, reviews, videos, tournaments and competitions together and lets YOU control how you play and enjoy your PC games.
CrosuS works with a rapidly growing number of titles. It even supports the leading online game retail channels, including Steam and Xfire, to make sure it provides the widest possible support for the world's best games.
CrosuS started life as a 'mod jukebox', created by the development team at Isotx when they were working on their first game. Patrick Flanagan, the CrosuS project manager explains, “We realized that hunting for new mods, installing them and getting them to work was eating into the time we could spend actually playing – and decided there HAD to be a better way.”
CrosuS scans your hard drive to find installed games - then delivers a list of the latest online mods, maps and tools. You can install and play them direct from the CrosuS client in only a couple of clicks.
You can also find the latest news and reviews for your favourite games, leave your own opinions on the mods and updates, chat with other gamers using the integrated IRC client and use CrosuS to find other players and organise competitions and tournaments.
Even better – you decide which games CrosuS supports. Gamers can tell Isotx which games they want to see – or actually upload their own content. From old school arcade titles and
“CrosuS is much, much more than just a retail channel,” says Byron Rupp, the head of Isotx. “It brings together all of the latest information and updates and puts it right at the gamer's fingertips. It makes finding and playing new content as simple as possible, it puts the gamer right at the heart of everything on their PC.”
CrosuS also gives game developers and modders a new way to reach players. CrosuS allows developers to take their games direct to players and can even help the development process with secure groups for beta testers and limited access groups for paying customers.
“We want to make CrosuS an indispensable part of every PC user's life,” says Patrick. “No matter what type of games they play – from the most dedicated hardcore gamer through to casual players and people who use their PC for general entertainment and media - we plan to have something in there for everyone. CrosuS makes it simple to get the very most out of your PC and spend your time doing the fun stuff instead of the searching, installing and troubleshooting.”
Penumbra: Overture for Mac released
Finally we at Frictional Games can proudly present the finished version of Penumbra: Overture, previously released on Windows and Linux, for Mac OS X.
Penumbra: Overture is a first person adventure game, rendered in real-time with advanced physics, featuring an intriguing story with a dark and disturbing atmosphere. Penumbra: Overture has been considered to be one of the scariest games of 2007 and is now available as a universal binary for Mac OS X.
Our initial plan to release for all platforms within a short time period unfortunately didn't follow through as we encountered many difficulties with getting things to work properly on the Mac. But from a more positive point of view, most ground work has now been laid out, and for our future games we can commit to a continued support for all platforms.
Bust-A-Move: Mobile Mania Bursts Onto AT&T Cellphone Phones
A brand-new multiplayer version of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time has just popped up on more than 60 different AT&T mobile phones, including select models from LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson, across North America. Taito's BUST-A-MOVETM: MOBILE MANIA features a new network option that allows players to compete against their friends and family on different mobile phones, capturing all the excitement of the classic arcade game.
"Classic puzzle games with networking options are a natural fit for the mobile platform," says Keiji Fujita, producer of BUST-A-MOVE: MOBILE MANIA. "Fans who remember playing these games on consoles and in the arcades can have the same great play experience on their mobile handsets."
BUST-A-MOVE: MOBILE MANIA features the same addictive gameplay that made the franchise a hit in arcades and living rooms around the world. In addition to the multi-colored bubble popping frenzy that has enthralled fans for years, BUST-A-MOVE: MOBILE MANIA adds an all-new network option that allows limitless fun as players can compete with friends and family across other mobile phones.
BUST-A-MOVE: MOBILE MANIA, currently available exclusively on the AT&T MEdia Mall storefront at $6.99, is expected to be available on T-Mobile USA as well as other major mobile carriers in the United States in early 2008.
OGPlanet Rings in 2008 with Contests, New Items
OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, today announced two events and a number of new in-game items for Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter, two of its popular massively-multiplayer online games.
Beginning Jan. 12, Albatross18 players will compete for prizes in the Birdie Marathon 500. For one week, OGPlanet will keep track of the numbers of birdies hit in the golf role-playing game. At the end of the Birdie Marathon 500, players will be rewarded with in-game items according to the number of birdies they've hit. Prizes will include Mulligan Roses (redeemable for a free second chance if a swing doesn't go well in a tournament), Power Boosts (used to increase distance by 10 yards for one swing), and Pang Mastery potions.
The Play Hard Get More event in Rumble Fighter will reward players who play a total of more than seven hours between Jan. 10 and Jan. 16 with a +200 Turtle Shell, which will protect them from rear attacks for 200 hits. Prizes will be awarded on Jan. 17.
New items abound this month in both Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter. Albatross18 players will have access to SWAT-like Tactical Gear for Max, cozy Knit Sweaters for Arin, and a Crimson Ring that increases distance by 4 yards. In Rumble Fighter, new in-game items this month include a Martial Arts ExoCore, Silver Earrings, Rocker and Corset Tops, Hardvard Schoolgirl Skirts and Bigger Afro, a huge new hairstyle.
Beginning Jan. 12, Albatross18 players will compete for prizes in the Birdie Marathon 500. For one week, OGPlanet will keep track of the numbers of birdies hit in the golf role-playing game. At the end of the Birdie Marathon 500, players will be rewarded with in-game items according to the number of birdies they've hit. Prizes will include Mulligan Roses (redeemable for a free second chance if a swing doesn't go well in a tournament), Power Boosts (used to increase distance by 10 yards for one swing), and Pang Mastery potions.
The Play Hard Get More event in Rumble Fighter will reward players who play a total of more than seven hours between Jan. 10 and Jan. 16 with a +200 Turtle Shell, which will protect them from rear attacks for 200 hits. Prizes will be awarded on Jan. 17.
New items abound this month in both Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter. Albatross18 players will have access to SWAT-like Tactical Gear for Max, cozy Knit Sweaters for Arin, and a Crimson Ring that increases distance by 4 yards. In Rumble Fighter, new in-game items this month include a Martial Arts ExoCore, Silver Earrings, Rocker and Corset Tops, Hardvard Schoolgirl Skirts and Bigger Afro, a huge new hairstyle.
SplitFish Gameware Dominates Two Continents During 2007 Holiday Season
SplitFish AG (SplitFish), a leader in video game hardware innovation, today announced that high demand for its gaming peripherals has led to extreme short supply in North America and Europe. SplitFish has recently ramped up production of its premiere PlayStation®3 product, the FragFX, to meet the increasing consumer demand.
SplitFish has four innovative video game hardware products for gamers that shelf ready:
EyeFX 3D ~ Creates full stereoscopic 3D for off the shelf Sony Playstation 2 video games.
MotionFX ~ Clip on motion control for the Sony Playstation 2.
EdgeFX ~ Mouse style game play for the Sony Playstation 2.
FragFX ~ The ultimate computer style game play on the Sony Playstation 3 console.
SplitFish's signature PlayStation 3 controller, the FragFX, has received rave reviews from enthusiast press. IGN gave the peripheral a 9.1, and said it "immediately improved" accuracy and precision in first-person-shooter games, while Play Magazine announced "We guarantee, once you've gone Frag, you'll never go back."
North American outlets and retailers carrying SplitFish products include Best Buy Canada, GameStop, Frys Electronics, CompExpert, GoGamer, GameCrazy and Amazon. European outlets and retailers include GameUK, Interactive, Play, CoolTopia and Amazon UK.
Super Smash Bros - Pikmin & Olimar: Special Moves
Captain Olimar is among the most specialised characters within the cast of Smash Bros. Brawl.
In order to really unleash Olimar’s full potential, you’ve got to have a good knowledge of his helpful cohorts, the Pikmin!
First, uproot a few Pikmin from the ground. You can have up to six Pikmin at one time. As long as there is ground beneath your feet, you can reach down and pull up a Pikmin, but be aware that certain Pikmin are more likely to appear in specific types of flooring.
There are 5 types of Pikmin to use!
- Red Pikmin -
High attack power
Attacks imbued with incendiary properties
Immune to fire
- Yellow Pikmin -
Range of attack slightly larger than usual;
easy to hit enemies with
Travel in slight arcs when thrown
Attacks imbued with electrical properties
- Blue Pikmin -
Strong when thrown
Slightly more durable than average
- Purple Pikmin -
Doesn’t fly far when thrown
Slow
High attack power
Slams into enemies instead of
latching on when thrown
- White Pikmin -
Quick and light
When latched onto opponent,
poison does additional damage
You can work out which Pikmin you will attack with next by looking at the order they are lined up in.
You’ll use a Red Pikmin in your next attack.
In order to perform a Smash Attack, certain mid-air attacks, and even throws, you’re going to need Pikmin!
Anyhow, just do your best to not kill off your platoon. Olimar doesn’t stand much of a chance by himself.
More here... http://www.smashbros.com/en_uk/index.html
Arctic Stud Poker Run - high speeds, and high explosives
Action-packed "full-contact poker" game with high stakes, high speeds, and high explosives goes all in this March
Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced a North American publishing deal for “Arctic Stud Poker Run”, an arcade-style combat racing game for the PC with a revolutionary multi-player battle experience. Developed by Game Refuge, the veteran arcade team behind “Rampage World Tour” and “General Chaos”, “Arctic Stud Poker Run” is a decidedly irreverent, over-the-top reinvention of real-life cross-country "poker runs" in which players race from place to place picking up playing cards in an effort to assemble a winning hand. The action-packed “full contact poker” game includes everything from heat-seeking missiles and dynamite-filled snowmen to spell-casting goblins and bullet-proof long-johns. “Arctic Stud Poker Run” is scheduled for release March 2008 and will retail for $19.99 (USD). The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.
“Some have described ‘Arctic Stud Poker Run’ as ‘Twisted Metal’-meets-Texas Hold ‘Em, while others find it a thinking-man's free-for-all with gambling principals to add strategy, depth, and nuance to an otherwise mindless genre,” said Game Refuge CEO Brian Colin. “We just call it flat-out fun.”
“Arctic Stud Poker Run” allows players to employ trickery, intimidation, bravado, deceit, speed, stealth, and brute force to bankrupt their opponents and win. In this “friendly” game of cards, players can use high-powered vehicles to rush out and grab any card they see, engage machine guns, dynamite, and heat-seeking-missiles to steal opponent's cards, and put a "bounty" on the head of troublesome adversaries. “Arctic Stud Poker Run” features include:
- Single player, multiplayer, and tournament elimination modes
- 37 unique, playable characters
- 126 levels spanning 81 square miles in 9 environments
- Players with varying skill sets compete effectively
- Cash-based tournament scoring
- Player-to-player bounty system allows alliance formation
- “Big Hand Possible” feature advises the best available hands before the round begins
- “Auto Card Swap” feature alleviates the need for advance poker knowledge
“No gentle taps on green felt and quiet tinkling of cocktail glasses in this poker game,” said Got Game Entertainment President Howard Horowitz. “’Arctic Stud Poker Run’ doesn’t just up the game ante, it chases it down and explodes it.”
For more information, visit www.ArcticStudPokerRun.com.
Vote For Your Favourite Game Of 2007 At GAME.co.uk
Gamers are being given the chance to vote for their favourite game of 2007 in the GAME.co.uk Awards 2007. Devised to recognise and celebrate the very greatest in gaming from the last year, the People’s Choice Award gives the public an opportunity to choose from a shortlist what they feel is the best game of the year.
The awards by online games retailer, GAME.co.uk, will see popular titles such as Super Mario Galaxy, Halo 3 and FIFA 08 fight it out to see who takes the 2007 People’s Choice crown. Last year’s winner, Gears of War scooped a massive 28% of the votes and was also honoured with the title of Multiplayer Game of the Year.
Other categories this year include Best Portable Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Hardware and many more which have been chosen by an in-house panel.
Alex Croft, Managing Director for GAME Group’s Online Business said, “The awards offer gamers a chance to be heard on what they think is the best game for 2007. Last year’s awards attracted thousands of voters keen to voice their opinion, giving a real insight into what our customers are playing and essentially helping to shape the gaming landscape for forthcoming titles.”
Gamers can vote for their favourite game at www.game.co.uk/awards and voting is open until 11.30pm on Thursday 17th January, with the winner announced on Friday 18th January 08.
Short listed games are:
The awards by online games retailer, GAME.co.uk, will see popular titles such as Super Mario Galaxy, Halo 3 and FIFA 08 fight it out to see who takes the 2007 People’s Choice crown. Last year’s winner, Gears of War scooped a massive 28% of the votes and was also honoured with the title of Multiplayer Game of the Year.
Other categories this year include Best Portable Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Hardware and many more which have been chosen by an in-house panel.
Alex Croft, Managing Director for GAME Group’s Online Business said, “The awards offer gamers a chance to be heard on what they think is the best game for 2007. Last year’s awards attracted thousands of voters keen to voice their opinion, giving a real insight into what our customers are playing and essentially helping to shape the gaming landscape for forthcoming titles.”
Gamers can vote for their favourite game at www.game.co.uk/awards and voting is open until 11.30pm on Thursday 17th January, with the winner announced on Friday 18th January 08.
Short listed games are:
- Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
- Final Fantasy XII (Various)
- Resident Evil 4 – Wii Edition (Wii)
- Tiger Woods 08 (Various)
- Football Manager 2008 (Various)
- Mass Effect (Xbox 360)
- Assassin’s Creed (Various)
- Need for Speed: ProStreet (Various)
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Various)
- Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (PS3)
- God of War II (PS2)
- Tomb Raider: Anniversary (Various)
- Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)
- Project Gotham Racing 4 (Xbox 360)
- The Darkness (Various)
- John Woo Presents Stranglehold (Various)
- Virtua Tennis 3 (Various)
- Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii)
- Rainbow Six Vegas (Various)
- Guitar Hero III (Various)
- Pokemon Diamond / Pearl (DS)
- Singstar PS3 (PS3)
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Various)
- FIFA 08 (Various)
- Super Paper Mario (Wii)
- Mario Vs Sonic at the Olympics (Wii)
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (Various)
- Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions (PSP)
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)
- Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (Various)
- Metroid Prime III: Corruption (Wii)
- Okami (PS2)
- The Simpsons Game (Various)
- Skate (Various)
- More Brain Training By Dr. Kawashima (DS)
- WWE SmackDown Vs. Raw 2008 (Various)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (various)
- Crysis (PC)
- Cooking Mama (various)
- Wario Ware: Smooth Moves (Wii)
- World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC)
- Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
- Bioshock (Xbox 360)
Ubisoft - Soulcalibur IV + Soulcalibur Legends to arrive in Europe this Summer
Soulcalibur IV and Soulcalibur Legends to Hit the Stores in Summer 08
Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that it entered into an agreement with NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS to distribute Soulcalibur IV on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and Soulcalibur Legends exclusively on Wii. Both games will hit stores across Europe and other PAL territories in summer 2008.
Soulcalibur IV is the latest iteration of the world renowned melee-based fighting series. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with groundbreaking 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. Soulcalibur IV also provides unprecedented character customization possibilities and the eagerly expected online battle mode.
As part of a monumental collaboration between NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and LucasArts, the Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest character in the PLAYSTATION 3 system version of the title, and Jedi Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360.
Soulcalibur Legends™ thrusts the players into a third person action adventure and takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
Beijing 2008 - Official Video Game Of The Olympic Games on PC PS3 XBox 360
SEGA® Corporation today announced an exclusive partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), exclusive licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to develop Beijing 2008™ - the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games. The game is being developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and for PC. The online functionality of all of these platforms will ensure that for the very first time, fans of the Olympic Games will be able to experience the thrill of competing against other gamers across the globe in the world’s greatest sporting event. Beijing 2008 – The Official Mobile Phone Game of the Olympic Games™ is also in the works and will be available summer 2008.
Beijing 2008™ will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues ranging from the famous Beijing National Stadium (the “Bird Nest”) to the National Aquatics Centre (the “Water Cube”).
In addition, Beijing 2008™ will incorporate innovative control schemes that allow novice gamers to learn how to play the game, while providing experienced gamers the chance to set new records. Superb online gameplay, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008™ will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the “Olympic Spirit”.
“Beijing 2008™ will set a new standard for sports games in this genre.” commented Hugh Binns, Director of Eurocom Development Ltd., developers of Beijing 2008™. “With a huge number of events, innovative control schemes to benefit new and experienced gamers, online multiplayer modes providing hours of entertainment and stunning high definition graphics, Beijing 2008™ will be a fantastic experience.”
“After the successful launch of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games™, we are delighted to announce the official video game of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,” stated Gary Knight, Marketing Director of SEGA Europe Ltd. “Combining an enjoyable game with a truly global sporting license will provide a fantastic sports game experience for gamers everywhere”.
“Extending our relationship with SEGA to include the Official Video Game of Beijing 2008 strengthens the opportunity to build upon the success of the children’s character game, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. We feel certain that SEGA will further the success of Athens 2004™, thereby delivering what will be an outstanding, quality gaming experience”, stated Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman & CEO of ISM.
Boasting over 35 events, an authentic look and feel, superb online gameplay, brand new control schemes, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008™ will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the “Olympic Spirit”.
Beijing 2008™ for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC is set for release in the summer of 2008. Further information relating to the content of the game will be available over the coming months from the official website of the game – www.olympicvideogames.com.
Pacific Storm: Allies - Naval Ships Overview Available
cdv Software Entertainment USA is inviting armchair admirals to visit the official Pacific Storm: Allies site today, as they have released a new downloadable overview of some of the major naval vessels that will be featured in the game. The overview contains descriptions and renders of key vessels from the game, including the Gato Class submarine, the Akagi aircraft carrier and many more. Pacific Storm: Allies, the latest in the Pacific Storm series of WWII combination action and strategy games, will begin shipping to North American retail on January 21. For more information about Pacific Storm: Allies, please visit http://pacificstorm.cdvus.com.
Download the overview from: http://pacificstorm.cdvus.com
Pacific Storm: Allies is the latest title in the Pacific Storm series of WWII Pacific theater games which combine real-time strategy, resource management and exciting, in-your-face combat action. In Pacific Storm: Allies, players jump into the thick of battle, playing as the United States, Japan, and a new playable nation - the United Kingdom. Allied nations, including the Netherlands, Germany and Russia, offer a new level of diplomacy and resource management to the game. An updated graphics engine brings to life new aircraft, naval ships and landscapes, showcasing them in lush, vivid detail.
As with the original Pacific Storm, Allies offers something for everyone - armchair admirals can take command of massive fleets from a sweeping strategic perspective, while the action fan can jump into the cockpit to battle it out in the skies, or man deck guns to turn enemy ships into smoking hulks.
Whisper Max offers serious Xbox 360 anti-RRoD protection – provides up to 240x more cooling power
Building on the success of the original Talismoon Whisper fan which third party tests indicate is quieter by three decibels and can move air at 17 cubic feet per minute quicker than the original Xbox 360™ fans* comes the… Whisper Max! The new Whisper Max is a deluxe version of the highly regarded Talismoon Whisper fan but with new uniquely engineered features that will provide Xbox 360 ™ cooling far better than any other competing product on the market. Whisper Max achieves its unparalleled cooling achievements due to the following key factors:
Essentially, the Whisper Max is a direct replacement fan for the Xbox 360 which offers far superior (refer to internal CPU, GPU test graph) and reliable cooling with a touch of aesthetic class. The whole package includes everything you need (even includes 2 small heatsinks to help lower the overall temperature) and is fully compatible with the original Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Elite.
See it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOzsVniZKY0
THEY - mystery first person shooter on PC PS3 XBox360
While other companies are easing gently into the New Year, NVIDIA has started 2008 with a bang by signing an exciting new title to its developer relations program. THEY, a mystery first person shooter from the Warsaw based developer Metropolis Software and the German full service provider IMC has joined NVIDIA’s The way it’s meant to be played™ program after only ten months of development. The developer relations team at NVIDIA have had their eye on the project since August 2007 and, although THEY is not due for release until 2009, its innovative technical and gameplay features mean the title has already become part of this prestigious program.
Phil Wright, Head of Content Business Development EMEAI of NVIDIA: „Our content development team constantly research the development community for new and innovative titles and THEY has been on our radar for some time. This is one of the earliest points in the development cycle that a game has joined NVIDIA’s The way it’s meant to be played™ program, which gives you an idea of how excited we are about its potential. Even in this short time IMC and Metropolis have demonstrated proof of a professional approach and a trendsetting concept for the future. We are happy to have signed this title, which is already promising great things at such an early stage. THEY will be a real highlight for our new and upcoming graphics boards.“
Cologne based service provider IMC, InteractiveMediaConsulting GmbH and the Polish development team Metropolis Software SP. z o. o. joined forces in April 2007, to produce a top title for the games market with a totally new approach. With a coherent concept, interesting gameplay features and high end graphics (DX 10 ready) the Polish-German production is currently being evaluated by leading publishers for a world wide release in 2009 on PC and next generation consoles. The early deal with NVIDIA allows the developer to be excited and focused. IMC’s Head of Communication Ingo Horn: „We are happy to join the exclusive circle of TWIMTBP developers. NVIDIA’s trust in a European product paid off our efforts and long hours during the development of a top title in the overcrowded market of FPS games. NVIDIA’s tech support will further enhance the technical aspects of THEY, so we are able to release a triple A mystery FPS in 2009, which will present future gamers with the best graphics boards of tomorrow!“
PDC DARTS - on Wii and PS2 - PC demo is available to download
In-store dates for the PS2 & PC are set and the PC demo is available to download
Oxygen Games is pleased to confirm in-store dates for PDC World Championship Darts 2008 on PlayStation 2 and PC. Shipping now, both the PS2 and PC will be hitting shelves on 25th Jan. The Wii version follows closely behind, having gone gold and set to hit shelves in mid Feb 2008.
PDC Darts 2008, available on PlayStation®2, PC and for the first time ever on Wii™, challenges players to go head-to-head with the greatest PDC Champions and be part of the year’s most fierce console Championship. For a pre-release chance to take part, download the PC Demo, starring PDC Champions Phil Taylor and Raymond Van Barneveld, from: www.oxygendownloads.com/PDC2008PR/PDCWCD_2008_PCDEMO.zip
About PDC World Championship Darts 2008
Starring even more PDC Champions, a full line up of electrifying tournaments, exceptional graphic enhancements, even more play modes and now on the Wii - PDC World Championship Darts is back for 2008. Calling on darts, sports and Nintendo Wii fans PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is bringing the spectacle and excitement of the nation’s best loved sport to your home.
PDC World Championship Darts 2008 - Pure excitement, Pure pressure, Pure Darts - Game On!
Lost Odyssey Microsoft XBox 360 Fact Sheet
Famed game producer Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker game studio, along with feelplus Inc. and Microsoft Game Studios, leads a staff of gaming masters to bring a truly next-generation role-playing experience to Xbox 360 in "Lost Odyssey."
"Lost Odyssey" is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years and doesn't remember his past and doesn't know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim's journey, a handful of characters will join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale. "Lost Odyssey" will feature breathtaking visuals and an epic adventure made possible only by the power of Xbox 360.
Engaging and unparalleled emotional story. With story sequences penned by award-winning Japanese novelist Kiyoshi Shigematsu in cooperation with producer Hironobu Sakaguchi, "Lost Odyssey" sets a new benchmark for the RPG genre with a combination of true-to-life cinematics and the story of an immortal man who has been suffering in many ways for 1,000 years. Players will witness Kaim's life as he lives through many generations, becomes part of numerous families, falls in and out of love, and confronts all of the conflicts that arise. Kaim's struggles are set in a world that is on the verge of a "mystical industrial revolution," where mankind has attained dark powers.
Innovative RPG gameplay features. "Lost Odyssey" blends massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) elements into the game's traditional RPG system, enabling players to make strategic decisions for a more immersive and deep gameplay experience.
Massive scope and engrossing environments. The massively scoped worlds, memorable characters and epic story line of "Lost Odyssey" play out like an intense and unsettling blockbuster action film. Heading up the artistic demands of the title is famed Japanese comic artist Takehiko Inoue; renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu has been recruited to create a contemporary soundtrack.
Realistic graphics in next-generation gaming. Powered by Unreal Engine 3 technology, "Lost Odyssey" boasts stunning visual fidelity and rendering quality. The Unreal Engine 3 technology pushes high-definition visual designs to a higher level and brings out the smallest details in the largest battles. Gamers will experience a rich dynamic world with an unprecedented level of detail. Users can experience the true-to-life gameplay and facial expressions of emotionally distressed characters in the world of "Lost Odyssey."
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