The first expansion pack for Sins of a Solar Empire, Entrenchment, will be released for $9.95 later this year.
Two more expansions are planned adding diplomacy plus technologies and crafts.
Entrenchment add-on contains “a Starbase defense platform for each race (extremely powerful and armored bases housing a variety of weapons and other upgrades capable of defending an entire planet), turret upgrades for each race to make them more powerful (not only stronger than the current versions, but also upgradable with long-range weapons), mine fields and a Subspace Inhibitor platform that will slow enemy ships within its range.” Brad Wardell Satrdock CEO explained.
In the lab, more than 30 PCs are running a military training simulator called Virtual Battle Space 2.
The Army is using the software to teach soldiers about to be sent on operations in Afghanistan and Iraq how to deal with ambushes, roadside bombs and other threats.
Some 2,000 troops have used it so far, and some of the first trainees are currently stationed in Iraq.
New trailer to get you revved up! - Need for Speed - Undercover
In the all-new Need for Speed Undercover, you'll infiltrate international crime syndicates. With new high-speed multi-car chases, the stakes are higher than ever. You'll need steady hands and split-second timing to fight off cops and take down your adversaries.
Back to the Scary Castle of Black Mirror we go. dtp entertainment and Cranberry Production are proud to release the GC 2008 trailer movie of Black Mirror 2. The English castle is once more setting of a thrilling Point & Click Adventure.
Twelve years after the events of Black Mirror: The coast village of Biddeford/Maine is gleaming in the colours of Indian Summer. Here works the main character of Black Mirror 2, Darren, as a temp in a photo studio. He, a withdrawn young lad in his 20ies, is studying physics. If photography hadn’t been his only passion, he would have left his poorly paid job and his sleazy boss Fuller ages ago.
One day, a stunning English girl named Angelina steps into the shop to have her picture taken. Darren is instantly captivated by her beauty – he has never felt like this. But suddenly, Fuller is bursting in. He insists on serving the pretty customer himself while Darren is sent out to town. When he comes back, it’s only by chance that he can fix an appointment with Angelina for a photo shooting.
Shortly after Angelina has left the shop, Darren notices a man following her secretly. Soon, something horrible is happening. In Darren’s opinion, Fuller has to do with it and he wants him to pay for it.
During the next weeks, the student is plagued by nightmares. He starts a journey leading him to Willow Creek in England. This is the village of Black Mirror Castle where the tragedy of part one took place.
Achim Heidelauf, Senior Producer at dtp entertainment promises: “The story is much more connected with the first game than one would expect.” Black Mirror 2 picks up the scary atmosphere of its award-winning predecessor.
Joytech trilink switcher to turn on HDMI connection into three.
JOYTECH, a brand label of Mad Catz, a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today the release of the HDMI Trilink Switcher. Designed to expand digital connections, the HDMI Trilink Switcher enables users to connect three HDMI compatible devices to one HDMI input on a TV or monitor display, eliminating the need to swap cables when changing media source.
The HDMI Trilink Switcher is ideal for use with the Xbox 360 Elite, PLAYSTATION 3, Blu-ray DVD players or high definition satellite and cable services. A simple Remote Control is included, allowing users to change media source without leaving the comfort of their sofas. The device can be hidden from view thanks to the unique ‘Magic Eye’ IR Receiver, which picks up commands from the Trilink Remote and hides under the TV set, enabling users to have a convenient and tidy setup.
The device supports High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), True HD resolutions of up to 1080p, multi-channel digital audio and is powered via the included AC Adapter or the USB of the PLAYSTATION 3.
HDMI Trilink Switcher
• Connect multiple HDMI signal sources to one HDMI input on TV or display • Easily switch between three HDMI devices • Support full High Definition resolutions up to 1080p • Three HDCP compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs provide a pure digital connection • Remote Control included
Sales Information PLAYSTATION 3 HDMI Trilink Switcher SRP: £39.99 Available from:www.joytechstore.net Manufacturer: JOYTECH
Harmonix and MTV Games announced today the addition of up and coming rock band Locksley to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content. Recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the “25 Best Bands on MySpace,” the Brooklyn-based Locksley contributes a 3-pack of songs from their 2007 album Don’t Make Me Wait including title track “Don’t Make Me Wait,” “All Over Again,” and “She Does.”
Each track will be available for $.99 per track (80 Microsoft Points) for one month or the 3-pack for $2.99 (240 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for one month.
Prices good until September 29, 2008, when they return to the regular price point of $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track or the 3-pack for $5.49 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360).
Release date: Thursday, August 28, 2008
(Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION Store)
Tracks:Locksley “All Over Again” Locksley “Don’t Make Me Wait” Locksley “She Does”
Price: $.99 (80 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track* $2.99 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the three-pack* (All three tracks utilizes original master recordings) (* Prices are for a limited time only)
Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION Network
Hockey fans cheer with game now in production and ready to launch on September 9
2K Sports today announced that the highly anticipated hockey title, NHL 2K9, has gone gold and is now ready for production for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii home video game system from Nintendo, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems. Dedicated fans will enjoy this on-the-ice experience like never before as NHL 2K9 brings the fun back to hockey video games on September 9 in North America.
NHL 2K9 offers brand-new gameplay features including user-friendly controls, expanded superstar moves, friendly Zamboni competitions, a revamped fighting engine, custom Stanley Cup celebrations, and six-on-six online capability. As the first and only officially licensed NHL and NHLPA video game for Wii, NHL 2K9 will also provide fans with a chance to play like the pros using the Wii Remote™ as a hockey stick, a wholly unique and entertaining experience.
A free demo is now available for download through Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION Network. Fans will have an early opportunity to experience the new simplified controls and relive the excitement of this past season’s thrilling Stanley Cup Final in a brief three minute period as either the Pittsburgh Penguins or Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
New sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space will now be coming to stores on October 24th for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, and October 31st for PC. The decision to bring it to fans earlier was due to completing the game early. Having spent months of polishing, it will soon be ready to scare gamers across the UK.
Gamers can check out the newest trailers and get all the latest dev team news at the Dead Space website www.deadspacegame.com
It has been nearly two years since the release of Dominions 3: The Awakening. Two years post release can be a desolate time for most games. Patches dry up. Developers have moved onto their next project. The community ends up a shell of its former glory. And the games themselves at that point? Forgotten, their ghosts occasionally conjured on a forum, gone as quickly as they come.
Most games. But Dominions 3 - The Awakening isn't most games. Almost two years since release the game is still going as strong as day one. The community continues to spread its dominion around the globe while the developers— Illwinter Game Design— provide massive support to their masterwork. In the two years since release new content, bug smashing, and gameplay enhancements have been a regular occurrence. Today, this wealth of support continues.
Illwinter Game Design has just released the latest patch for their award-winning fantasy turn-based strategy game, Dominions 3: The Awakening, published by Shrapnel Games. The patch brings the retail version to 3.20 and includes the following:
Occasional crash during host fixed.
Move order validation improved.
Battle enchantments expired when caster retreats from battleground.
New switch: -nocheatdet.
Nation mods properly recognized when starting network games.
Increased maximum number of maps allowed in the map folder.
Modding: Fixed problem with disappearing magic abilities when enabling many mods.
Increased maximum number of messages (for huge games).
Increased maximum number of commanders and units (for huge games).
The patch is available for all operating systems supported by Dominions 3: The Awakening (Windows, OSX, and Linux) and can be downloaded from its official product page here:
For those unfamiliar with the game Dominions 3 - The Awakening is amazing, deep, fantastic, and highly addictive. Oh sure, we know you're scoffing at such a superfluous description. You've been around the block once or twice when it comes to press releases and have learned to fade out when your eyes fall upon things like "next gen", "innovative", "addictive", or "has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory rats". Go ahead and download the demo. Justbe prepared to give up food, sleep, and human contact.
"Mad, bad, and dangerous to know, Dominions 3: The Awakening frustrates, then hooks, then becomes a threat to your health and sanity through sheer addictiveness, " Brett Todd of PC Gamer said of it. "If you want great depth and bang for your buck, you can't go wrong with Dominions 3."
Jeff Lackey of Gamespot noted the strong multiplayer support for the game. "You'll have no problem finding a multitude of online games that will welcome you, no matter what your level of experience, and an online game with 20 other players, divided into opposing and shifting alliances of nations, can provide an epic feel…"
All one has to do to comprehend how strong the multiplayer scene is still after two years is to browse our forums or many other popular gathering spots on the 'net. Quarter to Three, home to the best and brightest in the industry, always has a multiplayer game going on, as does the supreme E/N site, Something Awful. How many other indie games do you know of that boast such longevity amongst their fans?
Dominions 3 - The Awakening is available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux as a physical product (sorry, not available digitally). Shipping is fast and cheap, and now until September 7th you can save $8.00 off its regular price! Just follow the direct link on its above game page which will take you directly to our online store, the Gamers Front.
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