Metal Slug 7 video game for Nintendo DS

Metal Slug 7 for Nintendo DS will be released this fall.

Developed by SNK Playmore Corporation and published by Ignition Entertainment, Metal Slug 7 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors by continuing to deliver the high-energy and frantic, fast-paced 2-D shooting action that the franchise has always been widely renowned for.


Players will join Marco, Tarma, Eri, Fiolina, Clark and Ralph as they prepare to take on Modern's Forces across 7 new missions that will bring them from Garbage Island to the Fortress of Ruins and beyond. Aside from featuring 7 brand new and fully detailed missions and six playable characters, Metal Slug 7 will also feature a host of new weapons, colossal new bosses, new Slugs to pilot and new gameplay modes for added replay value.

"Truth be told, I have a pink DS and was embarrassed to play it in public. Now with Metal Slug 7 loaded, I have no qualms," said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. "Needless to say, and in all seriousness, we are very excited to announce our partnership with SNK Playmore USA to give both core and casual gamers a whole new insight into the unique, all-action, eye-popping world that is Metal Slug."

First released in 1996, the Metal Slug series has continuously dazzled legions of fans with its awesome variety of frenetic action and superbly balanced, non-stop gameplay. Its unique art style and memorable boss battles have been hailed as sheer artistry and have been acclaimed by game fans of all genres.

Major League Baseball 2K8 tournament in New York

2K Sports and Best Buy will host a video game tournament with Major League Baseball 2K8 this coming Tuesday, July 1st. Baseball fans and gamers are encouraged to come out and compete for prizes in this exciting baseball video game tournament. Players can register in-person at Best Buy that day. This is a great way for baseball fans to start off this year’s All-Star festivities in New York City.

Darryl Strawberry, NY baseball legend and former 8-time All-Star player, will be in attendance to sign autographs and meet with fans. Mr. Met will also be stopping by to greet fans.

When: Tuesday, July 1st – 5PM

Registration – 5PM-6PM

Tournament – 6PM-8PM

**Space is limited so players are encouraged to arrive by 5PM in order to register for the tournament**

Where: Best Buy - Noho - 622 Broadway - New York, NY 10012

**Between Houston and Bleecker Streets; take the N/R subway to Prince Street**

Mount and Blade medieval world of war game

Paradox Interactive welcomes you to Calradia, a medieval world stained by war, yet bristling with opportunities for the brave and the cunning. Step forward into the realm of – Mount and Blade.

Populated by lords and vassals who rule over the peasantry. Where knights and mercenaries fight side by side, or against each other. A land filled with all manner of threats, from roving bands of bandits to parties of war-deserters. Where merchants trade their wares and slavers sell on the spoils of war.Grab the reins of your mount and unsheathe your blade, prepare to ride out to a land of adventure.



Key Features:

- Free-form sandbox gameplay. Trade, serve, or even joust. Go anywhere, do anything in a world thriving with hundreds of locations.
- Distinctive horseback combat. Mount up and attack your foes with swords, lances or arrows.
- Highly advanced and intuitive sword-fighting system.
- Be a lonesome adventurer, conniving merchant, or a commander of armies.
- Interact with hundreds of characters; hire mercenaries to build a private army, accept quests to assassinate troublemakers, or boost your reputation by buying a round of beer at the local tavern.

Visit the website at: www.paradoxplaza.com/MountandBlade

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Brothers in Arms - Hell's Highway Video Diary

Ubisoft has released a new Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway movie, available for download at FileShack or as a streaming video below or on Shackvideo. In the video, which features extensive gameplay footage, the Gearbox Software team talks about the choice of basing the game around Operation Market Garden.

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Nintencast - Castlevania Wii Confirmed - Fighting Game!?

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Tobacco free Florida advert to stop 11-16 year-old smoking has a Halo theme...

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Metal Gear Solid 4 - Video Review

Yahtzee reviews Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots: Tactical Espionage Action.

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Ubisoft Demonstrates Over 20 Minutes of Far Cry 2

"At this week's DreamHack computer festival in Sweden, Ubisoft Montreal showed off more than 20 minutes of its upcoming shooter Far Cry 2, currently in development for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. If 20 minutes simply isn't enough of the game, be sure to check out our other videos and trailers from Far Cry 2 including Ubisoft's Ubidays ..."

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Free to play Battlefield heros one of five new games from DICE

Ben Cousins, executive producer at EA's DICE studio, has confirmed that the team is currently working on no less than five titles in its Battlefield franchise.

EA announced at the start of the year its first entry in the free-to-play market would be Battlefield Heroes, and the publisher is set to release Battlefield: Bad Company for home consoles this Friday.

But the team is also at work on three other games based on the series, including a traditional core game aimed at consoles, and a new collaboration with Neowiz specifically for the Korean market.

"Since the start of this year I've been working as executive producer for the entire Battlefield franchise - we've got five titles in development at the moment, which is probably more than you expect," Cousins told the GDC Paris audience during his keynote presentation.

Source: Games Industry

Sony plots gaming phone with PlayStation branding

Sony is understood to be mooting the launch of a PlayStation-branded phone, calling into question its partnership with Swedish mobile company Ericsson.

It is thought the phone will incorporate elements of the PlayStation Portable (PSP).

It is understood the phone could hit the shelves in time for Christmas 2009.

Sony Ericsson currently uses Sony sub-brands Walkman and Cyber-Shot camera as key features of its phones.

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Xbox 360 users can transfer games between consoles...

...but only once a year!

Microsoft has released a new Xbox 360 licensed content transfer tool, that will allow consumers to transfer purchased downloaded content from one console to another.

The tool is designed for gamers to transfer old content they have already paid for to a new Xbox 360 console. It is available through the Xbox 360 website, and requires the use of a PC while the new console is turned on and connected to Xbox Live.

Console owners will have to log in to a Xbox's DRM website with their Live username and password - from there they'll be able to transfer the content to the target console.

Source: Games Industry

Kung Fu Panda Video Game - Free download

A unique blend of humor and action to gamers with the release of Kung Fu Panda, the video game based on DreamWorks Animation’s highly anticipated feature film. In order to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, players engage in kung fu moves and master the unique fighting style of unlikely hero Po the Panda and experience the legendary moves of Shifu, Po’s Teacher, and the Furious Five – Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane.

“Kung Fu Panda gives kids the chance to experience first hand their favorite movie moments, as well as new levels and hilarious situations created specifically for the game,” said Kim Salzer, vice president of Global Brand Management, Activision Publishing. “The humor, lovable characters and non-stop action will deliver hours of fun that they can enjoy on their own or with parents and friends.”

Kung Fu Panda offers a distinct and exciting gameplay experience as players develop acrobatic kung fu combo attacks to defeat a number of villainous enemies, including the Great Gorilla, the Wu Sisters and the dark-hearted Tai Lung. Gamers will work to overcome dangerous obstacles and solve challenging puzzles as they navigate through diverse environments spanning air, water and land. By mastering the art of kung fu, players will utilize and upgrade the unique fighting skills of their favorite movie characters, unlocking new moves as well as a host of multiplayer characters and games. Additionally, players can team up or battle head-to-head in arena, puzzle or casual games, making the Kung Fu Panda video game an epic experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.

The console and Games for Windows versions are rated “PG” by the BBFC and the DS version is rated “7+” by PEGI.

For more information on Kung Fu Panda and to download the demo, please visit www.KungFuPandaGame.com.

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Sony confirm smaller Graphics Chips for PlayStation 3

Sony's Kaz Hirai confirmed this week that the PlayStation 3's cell processor is to use smaller chips this autumn.

He said "The Cell and RSX used in PlayStation3s at launch were manufactured using a 90nm process technology. And now all PlayStation 3 Cells have shifted to 65nm process technology since last holiday season,"



As part of the company's accelerated "cost down efforts," the PlayStation 3 will be getting smaller, cooler, cheaper, more efficient and generally awesomer RSX graphics chips starting this autumn, as the slide above shows.

Game Rating could increase UK prices - Microsoft

Not only could videogames see later release dates in the UK compared to the rest of Europe, but British gamers might have to start paying more as well.

That's according to Neil Thompson, Microsoft's senior regional director for EDD in the UK and Ireland, who has backed comments made earlier in the week by EA's Keith Ramsdale regarding the potential impact of the dual ratings system proposed by the Byron Review.

"We're in the business of providing great games to a broad audience of gamers, and we need to be able to fulfil that role by getting products to consumers quickly and at a good price," Thompson told GamesIndustry.biz exclusively.

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Super Mario Marathon For Child's Play - Live

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