It's time to get your hands dirty and test drive Colin McRae: DiRT for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system as Codemasters launches the European playable demo, now available to download from PlayStation Store.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Colin McRae: DiRT PLAYSTATION 3 playable demo out now!
It's time to get your hands dirty and test drive Colin McRae: DiRT for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system as Codemasters launches the European playable demo, now available to download from PlayStation Store.
Wii - the fastest ever selling UK console
1 million sales - Landmark home console sales figure reached to further highlight Nintendo's resurgence in the UK video games market.
SingStar PlayStation2 Pack
SingStar Pack to Include Exclusive Ceramic White PlayStation2, SingStar Pop and Two USB Microphones
Brighter Minds Unleashes New Jurassic Park DVD Game
Brighter Minds Media, LLC in conjunction with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group, announces the release of Jurassic Park Explorer, a new DVD game based on the top dinosaur brand of all time.
Earn money playing games
IGG (igg) has released a brand-new Promoter System, which allows Players to earn money while playing.
Brighter Minds Unleashes New Jurassic Park DVD Game
Brighter Minds Media, LLC in conjunction with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group, announces the release of Jurassic Park Explorer, a new DVD game based on the top dinosaur brand of all time.
DivX to Offer Gaming Services
Funspot Service Makes Casual Games, Puzzles and Quizzes Available in the Living Room through DivX Connected Devices
Thursday, August 30, 2007
EA offers more support than Ubisoft
Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli has told GamesIndustry.biz that having Electronic Arts as a publisher means the studio has both more support and more freedom than it did when working with Ubisoft.
Plenty of life after Warcraft - PC
In a pFour of the industry's leading online game developers discussed the prospect of Life After World of Warcraft - and all agreed that there's a lot more to come for the genre.
Ferrari GT Experience
Thrustmaster introduces its newest racing wheel, produced under Ferrari license: the Ferrari GT Experience. The device's name alone is a genuine statement of intent: it aims to offer gamers a unique experience by allowing them to enjoy intense racing sensations with a racing wheel proudly bearing the legendary "prancing horse" emblem... nothing less!
Need for Speed ProStreet
Prove Yourself On the Highest Level of Street Racing Competition Against the World's Best Racers
Electronic Arts announced today that Need for Speed™ ProStreet, the latest version of the blockbuster franchise, will hit stores in North America on October 31 and across Europe on November 1, 2007. In Need for Speed ProStreet, you have to build the ultimate battle machine, take it to multi-disciplinary showdowns and pit your skills and reputation against the world’s best street racers. This is your chance to prove that you have what it takes to be crowned the next street king.
Electronic Arts announced today that Need for Speed™ ProStreet, the latest version of the blockbuster franchise, will hit stores in North America on October 31 and across Europe on November 1, 2007. In Need for Speed ProStreet, you have to build the ultimate battle machine, take it to multi-disciplinary showdowns and pit your skills and reputation against the world’s best street racers. This is your chance to prove that you have what it takes to be crowned the next street king.
BioShock Enters UK Charts
All formats
(Full price) Week ending 25 August 2007
POS. TITLE PUBLISHER LAST
WEEK
1 BIOSHOCK TAKE
2 TRANSFORMERS: THE GAME ACTIVISION
3 POKEMON DIAMOND NINTENDO
4 HARRY POTTER & THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX EA
5 BLUE DRAGON MICROSOFT
(Full price) Week ending 25 August 2007
POS. TITLE PUBLISHER LAST
WEEK
1 BIOSHOCK TAKE
2 TRANSFORMERS: THE GAME ACTIVISION
3 POKEMON DIAMOND NINTENDO
4 HARRY POTTER & THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX EA
5 BLUE DRAGON MICROSOFT
Mercury - new deal with Atari
Mercury Games today announces that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Atari UK. Atari UK are now responsible for the distribution of upcoming titles ‘Paint by DS’ for Nintendo DS, ‘Warriors of the Lost Empire’ for Sony PSP and ‘Jamster Allstars’ for PS2 and PC. These titles will be distributed by Atari in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia and South Africa.
Mercury Games and Atari UK will combine PR and Marketing skills to deliver comprehensive launch campaigns for each new title, the first title being Jamster Allstars in quarter 3.
Jeremy Wigmore, MD Atari UK & Nordic said "Atari are pleased to be partnering Mercury Games. It has an exciting and varied product line up and we are looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship"
Spencer Pratt, CEO, Mercury Games added "Mercury Games are delighted to have secured this distribution deal; Atari have one of the best distribution networks in the gaming industry. Atari are as enthusiastic and excited about the fourth coming releases as we are and we looking forward to working with them.”
Mercury Games and Atari UK will combine PR and Marketing skills to deliver comprehensive launch campaigns for each new title, the first title being Jamster Allstars in quarter 3.
Jeremy Wigmore, MD Atari UK & Nordic said "Atari are pleased to be partnering Mercury Games. It has an exciting and varied product line up and we are looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship"
Spencer Pratt, CEO, Mercury Games added "Mercury Games are delighted to have secured this distribution deal; Atari have one of the best distribution networks in the gaming industry. Atari are as enthusiastic and excited about the fourth coming releases as we are and we looking forward to working with them.”
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
SBK-08 Superbike World Championship will reach stores in May
Black Bean today announced that its highly anticipated videogame SBK-08 Superbike World Championship, will storm the market for all key formats next year.
FIBA Basketball Manager 2008
Are you ready to play?
In FIBA Basketball Manager 2008, to be released on 14th September 2007 in the UK, you have to decide the best team, the most effective tactics and the right formation to slice through the opposition and put points on the board.
Your team could go on the offensive with penetrating tactics such as the ‘Hawk’ or ‘Horns’, using your strongest dribbler to dance through the defence whilst the rest of your team make darting runs to distract and make space. If your team’s style is to pass, you could try the ‘Zipper’ or ‘UCLA’ tactics, harnessing the passing accuracy within your players to make the opposition look amateur.
If, as the manager, you have traded players well and have the power and size in your team to dictate a game, you could set up for ‘Slam Dunks’, as you intimidate the opposition through power tactics. Alternatively, you may have traded with accuracy in mind as you try to rack up those ‘3 pointers’, leaving the defence with the ‘swoosh’ sound ringing in their ears as your team gets ‘nothin’ but net’.
Basketball is not all about the offence, you need players who are going to fight for every rebound and block every shot as your team comes under pressure. The team needs to be able to disrupt, shadow and deny the opposition in the right places at the right time; this is not the players’ call, this is your call!
Basketball’s not just bouncing and dribbling, FIBA Basketball manager 2008 tests your tactical capabilities as you set out to clock some points and win some managerial accolades……good luck and try not to get sacked.
The trailer is now available at Games press
In FIBA Basketball Manager 2008, to be released on 14th September 2007 in the UK, you have to decide the best team, the most effective tactics and the right formation to slice through the opposition and put points on the board.
Your team could go on the offensive with penetrating tactics such as the ‘Hawk’ or ‘Horns’, using your strongest dribbler to dance through the defence whilst the rest of your team make darting runs to distract and make space. If your team’s style is to pass, you could try the ‘Zipper’ or ‘UCLA’ tactics, harnessing the passing accuracy within your players to make the opposition look amateur.
If, as the manager, you have traded players well and have the power and size in your team to dictate a game, you could set up for ‘Slam Dunks’, as you intimidate the opposition through power tactics. Alternatively, you may have traded with accuracy in mind as you try to rack up those ‘3 pointers’, leaving the defence with the ‘swoosh’ sound ringing in their ears as your team gets ‘nothin’ but net’.
Basketball is not all about the offence, you need players who are going to fight for every rebound and block every shot as your team comes under pressure. The team needs to be able to disrupt, shadow and deny the opposition in the right places at the right time; this is not the players’ call, this is your call!
Basketball’s not just bouncing and dribbling, FIBA Basketball manager 2008 tests your tactical capabilities as you set out to clock some points and win some managerial accolades……good luck and try not to get sacked.
The trailer is now available at Games press
Xbox 360 Brings Video Games Live Concert
Royal Festival Hall On The 22nd October 2007
A spectacular, interactive evening of music, visuals and games
Video Games Live, the premier concert celebrating the most memorable music from the biggest video games, is brought to London by Microsoft Xbox 360, IMG Artists, and Raymond Gubbay in association with the Southbank Centre, as the opening event of the London Games Festival. The biggest scores from the most iconic games will be performed by members of the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall on 22nd October 2007, at 7.30pm. Tickets can be bought from the Royal Festival Hall box office on 0871 663 2500, or South bank centre
Video Games Live is not just a concert, but a musical, visual and interactive celebration of gaming that will enthral anyone who has ever played a video game. Whether it's the power and passion of forthcoming Xbox 360 blockbuster Halo 3, or nostalgia for the days of Pong and Space Invaders, Video Games Live is sure to be a hit with gamers and non-gamers alike.
Hosted and Conducted by co-creators Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, members of the prestigious Philharmonia Orchestra and a Choir will perform live alongside exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussion, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Special events surrounding the show commence at 5.30pm, including a pre- and post-show festival, featuring all the Xbox 360 blockbuster Christmas titles. Guests will enjoy game demos, a cosplay contest with exclusive prizes for the best outfit, game competitions and meet-and-greets with Tommy Tallarico, Jack Wall, and other leading industry names.
Video Games Live features the biggest and best-loved video games of all time including such beloved and popular franchises as Halo, Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Warcraft, Myst, and Sonic. There's even a special retro Classic Arcade Medley featuring over 20+ games from Pong to Donkey Kong including such classics as Dragon's Lair, Frogger, Space Invaders, Duck Hunt & Tetris!
This event will also feature a special arrangement from the iconic Halo 3, composed by Marty O’Donnell, to be performed live by members of the Philharmonia Orchestra for the first time.
The London Games Festival, running from 22nd - 26th October, is a celebration of gaming and interactive entertainment featuring diverse events for different audiences across the capital. Visit London games festival. for more details.
Action from previous Video Games Live concerts can be viewed at:
Hollywood Bowl: Video games live
San Jose: Video games live..
A spectacular, interactive evening of music, visuals and games
Video Games Live, the premier concert celebrating the most memorable music from the biggest video games, is brought to London by Microsoft Xbox 360, IMG Artists, and Raymond Gubbay in association with the Southbank Centre, as the opening event of the London Games Festival. The biggest scores from the most iconic games will be performed by members of the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall on 22nd October 2007, at 7.30pm. Tickets can be bought from the Royal Festival Hall box office on 0871 663 2500, or South bank centre
Video Games Live is not just a concert, but a musical, visual and interactive celebration of gaming that will enthral anyone who has ever played a video game. Whether it's the power and passion of forthcoming Xbox 360 blockbuster Halo 3, or nostalgia for the days of Pong and Space Invaders, Video Games Live is sure to be a hit with gamers and non-gamers alike.
Hosted and Conducted by co-creators Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, members of the prestigious Philharmonia Orchestra and a Choir will perform live alongside exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussion, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Special events surrounding the show commence at 5.30pm, including a pre- and post-show festival, featuring all the Xbox 360 blockbuster Christmas titles. Guests will enjoy game demos, a cosplay contest with exclusive prizes for the best outfit, game competitions and meet-and-greets with Tommy Tallarico, Jack Wall, and other leading industry names.
Video Games Live features the biggest and best-loved video games of all time including such beloved and popular franchises as Halo, Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Warcraft, Myst, and Sonic. There's even a special retro Classic Arcade Medley featuring over 20+ games from Pong to Donkey Kong including such classics as Dragon's Lair, Frogger, Space Invaders, Duck Hunt & Tetris!
This event will also feature a special arrangement from the iconic Halo 3, composed by Marty O’Donnell, to be performed live by members of the Philharmonia Orchestra for the first time.
The London Games Festival, running from 22nd - 26th October, is a celebration of gaming and interactive entertainment featuring diverse events for different audiences across the capital. Visit London games festival. for more details.
Action from previous Video Games Live concerts can be viewed at:
Hollywood Bowl: Video games live
San Jose: Video games live..
Nokia - Crash Bandicoot Franchise For N-Gage
Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications, announced today that they are teaming up with Vivendi Games Mobile, a division of Vivendi Games, to bring the legendary Crash Bandicoot ® franchise to Nokia’s new N-Gage mobile gaming platform launching this fall.
“Vivendi Games Mobile is one of the most respected publishers in mobile gaming,” said Gregg Sauter, Nokia’s director of third party publishing. “Crash Bandicoot is a gaming icon as well as a global powerhouse, having sold more than 33 million units worldwide. With its fun appeal to people of all ages and incredible graphics, the Crash Bandicoot franchise is the perfect fit for N-Gage.”
“We are excited to offer Nokia customers the opportunity to enter the thrilling world of Crash Bandicoot and play a number of award winning titles from the popular Crash® franchise,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. “We look forward to working with Nokia to offer entertaining, innovative mobile games that tap into the performance and innovation of the N-Gage application and Nokia’s mobile devices.”
Crash Bandicoot follows the original storyline where the crazy marsupial must save the world. Jam packed with action and comedy, the player must take on the role of Crash to defeat the game’s villain and mad scientist, Dr. Neo Cortex.
“Vivendi Games Mobile is one of the most respected publishers in mobile gaming,” said Gregg Sauter, Nokia’s director of third party publishing. “Crash Bandicoot is a gaming icon as well as a global powerhouse, having sold more than 33 million units worldwide. With its fun appeal to people of all ages and incredible graphics, the Crash Bandicoot franchise is the perfect fit for N-Gage.”
“We are excited to offer Nokia customers the opportunity to enter the thrilling world of Crash Bandicoot and play a number of award winning titles from the popular Crash® franchise,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. “We look forward to working with Nokia to offer entertaining, innovative mobile games that tap into the performance and innovation of the N-Gage application and Nokia’s mobile devices.”
Crash Bandicoot follows the original storyline where the crazy marsupial must save the world. Jam packed with action and comedy, the player must take on the role of Crash to defeat the game’s villain and mad scientist, Dr. Neo Cortex.
2K Games Releases Free Score to BioShock
K Games released the original score to BioShock as a free download on The Cult of Rapture website. The score was created by film, television and video game composer Garry Schyman and features a combination of early twentieth century writing, aleatoric elements, musique concrete, traditional tonal and late romantic styles that capture the distinct retro-futuristic aesthetic of the game. To download the score for free, please visit The Cult of Rapture at: Cult of rapture.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Beta
Activision, announced today that Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer beta will launch via Xbox LIVE on Monday, August 27 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Users can visit Charlie Oscar Delta
The beta will enable players to experience the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower in customizable multiplayer battles from the world’s most treacherous hotspots. Players will be able to customize their experiences by utilizing new features including create-a-class, player-ranking and the new perk system. Gamers will also be able to ease seamlessly into multiplayer matchmaking with the party system or even join games in-progress. New recruits will enlist for battle across a series of action-packed maps and dynamic game modes to test their mettle in the ultimate multiplayer gameplay arena.
“From day one we’ve set out to make Call of Duty 4 the best multiplayer experience ever,” said Grant Collier, Studio Head, Infinity Ward. “We’re excited to bring to our fans around the world this early look at Call of Duty 4 multiplayer. The gameplay possibilities are limitless from leveling-up and utilizing perks, to creating-your-own class and matchmaking. We’re only days away, so get ready!”
Aspiring soldiers can go to www.charlieoscardelta.com for the latest information about the worldwide beta including how to become a part of it, specifics on perks as well as the eventual end date of the beta. Entry to the beta and availability will vary by territory. U.S. residents will able to log on for a chance to receive a token on a first come basis. Updates for International soldiers will become available on Charlie Oscar Delta, where details will be shared about the International rollout of the multiplayer beta. International players will be able to take part in various promotions in the following countries:
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Canada
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Ireland
• Italy
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Portugal
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
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