Actually, it looks rather like the ill-fated Gizmondo gaming handheld. Let's hope this one fares better.
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Turn your Apple iPhone into a games console...
A picture has emerged of what's claimed to be a Belkin clip-on gaming case for the iPhone that, if legit, gives the handset more of a PlayStation Portable look'n'feel.
Actually, it looks rather like the ill-fated Gizmondo gaming handheld. Let's hope this one fares better.
More from The Register here...
Actually, it looks rather like the ill-fated Gizmondo gaming handheld. Let's hope this one fares better.
More from The Register here...
Designer chair made from old PlayStation 2 and other consoles
What: Chair Launch it's made from recycled computer games consoles a first to use 100% recycled plastic from a single source
When: Wednesday 10th September 2008, 6.30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, 10 Great Marlborough Street, London.
The British manufactured ‘Reee chair’ has a plastic seat and back made entirely from recycled PlayStation 2 computer games consoles. With 100% of the plastic coming from a single source of recycled consumer products, the chair is the first of its kind in the country.
Each chair uses 2.4 kg of recycled plastic and the chair parts are designed to be recycled again and again. Unlike most recycled plastics, which are usually made from a variety of recycled sources, the plastic in the chair is 100% computer games console. The chair is also completely sourced and manufactured in the UK.
Lets all give Sony a Chair sorry Cheer!
Smashing Pumpkins new single G.L.O.W. exclusive for Guitar Hero World Tour
In-Game Model of Vocalist and Lead Guitarist, Billy Corgan, and "Today" from Four Times-Platinum Album Siamese Dream To Rock On-Disc at LaunchThe Smashing Pumpkins, one of rock's defining and most acclaimed bands who've sold over 30 million albums, is coming to Activision Guitar Hero World Tour in a ground-breaking way as the band will debut its new single “G.L.O.W.” exclusively in the game.
This marks the first time a band has recorded a new song exclusively for the franchise which will be released afterwards, giving Guitar Hero fans exclusive access to Smashing Pumpkins music before anyone else. The new track, bundled with two other rocking Smashing Pumpkins hits, “1979” and “The Everlasting Gaze,” will be available post-launch of the game as a three-song downloaded content pack.
Additionally, on-disc with the release of Guitar Hero World Tour this autumn, The Smashing Pumpkins’ singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Billy Corgan will appear as an in-game character and will bring with him “Today,” the band’s smash hit from their pivotal and four-times platinum 1993 album Siamese Dream.When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of guitarists, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour.
“Today” is one of the band’s many hits that have defined the alternative music era and continue to resonate on modern rock radio, influencing a whole new generation. Players will be able to experience the unique alternative rocker’s likeness in-game as he sings and shreds on guitar, or play as the revered rock star throughout their vocal and axe careers.
The latest installment in the No1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gamezplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gamezplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever.
The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GH Tunes SM where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations
RPGs Warrior Quest and The Broken Kingdoms have been re-launched
NEXTGENBOOKS.COM re-launches two of its most popular online RPGs, on PC and Mac plus Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 3 PS3, and PlayStation Portable PSP.
NEXTGENBOOKS.COM’s Warrior Quest, which recently celebrated over 100,000 plays, is a traditional RPG that blends card battles, monster collection and turn based combat to create a rich, charming, and accessible RPG experience. The game is playable on PC, Mac, Wii, and PS3 via their respective browsers and has received numerous updates since its original release. Today’s’ re-release marks the beginning of a new chapter for Warrior Quest with further updates and significant expansions planned over the coming months. In addition to bringing traditional RPG gaming to an expanded audience, Warrior Quest also integrates online leader boards and scoring that allows players, regardless of the platform they are playing on, to compete in weekly, monthly, and all-time charts.
Half Broken Crown - The Broken Kingdoms is a point and click and adventure game that places players into a fantasy world in which they must complete quests set for them by the nefarious Lord Graceland, a local noble who has quietly gone insane amid the chaos of his crumbling world. The Half Broken Crown - The Broken Kingdoms, in addition to being playable on PC, Mac, Wii and PS3, can be played using browsers on both Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS. The game also features real time chat that allows gamers to communicate, share advice and enjoy the adventure together, across different platforms. A Special Edition of this game featuring re-mixed puzzles and new game play features is currently slated for an October 2008 release. A fully fledged sequel is currently in development with a release date to be announced in the coming months.
In addition to these two titles NEXTGENBOOKS.COM is also planning to re-release its interactive novel The Sword of Oz alongside the Special Edition of The Half Broken Crown: The Broken Kingdoms this October. The Sword of Oz is the action packed prequel to L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which combines literature and traditional storytelling with interactive elements that allow the reader to chose and manipulate the course and outcome of the story.
Both Warrior Quest and The Half Broken Crown: The Broken Kingdoms are online now and both are 100% free-to-play at WWW.NEXTGENBOOKS.COM. Future updates to both titles, along with the re-release of The Sword of Oz, are scheduled throughout the remainder of 2008 going into 2009.
WiiWare relases My Aquarium - Clu Clu Land - Super Mario RPG games added
Strike up the band and let the confetti fly! This week, the Nintendo Wii Shop Channel celebrates the momentous release of its 250th game title for the Virtual Console, pushing the selection of classic games to an exhilarating new high. And because a special occasion deserves a special guest, Nintendo is thrilled to name the beloved Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars as the game to hold this exciting distinction. Along with a delightful new WiiWare title and a delirious underwater adventure, this gem from the Super NES era guarantees a festive, fun-packed Labor Day holiday for Nintendo Wii owners of all stripes.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
WiiWare
My Aquarium (Hudson Entertainment, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): With swaying aquatic plants and fish idly swimming about, My Aquarium is a relaxing Wii experience that allows you to enjoy a virtual aquarium in your spare time. Whether freshwater or saltwater, you can select from over 40 popular types of fish, including favorites like the Ocellaris clownfish, the freshwater angelfish and the Asian arowana.
You can also create up to six different aquariums and personalize them by adding decorations like seaweed and driftwood.
In My Aquarium, you can send aquariums to your registered Wii Friends. The aquariums can even be set with special dates, such as a friend's birthday, that the fish will commemorate with a dance. Feed your fish and watch them steadily grow from fry to adult. Then, after meeting certain conditions, you can breed them. Another feature will allow you to interact with your fish using your Wii Remote controller in fun ways, like "tapping" the glass of your aquarium.
Virtual Console
Clu Clu Land (NES, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Take a deep breath and prepare for a puzzle game set in the underwater kingdom of Clu Clu Land.
The greedy Sea Urchins have stolen all of Clu Clu Land's gold bars and buried them in a series of mazes. As Bubbles, a brave bubble fish, you'll set out to uncover all of the gold bars in each maze. But you'll have to be careful: Sea Urchins will relentlessly pursue Bubbles, and there are also dangerous black holes that must be avoided.
Bubbles isn't defenseless, though, as she has the ability to stun Sea Urchins with sound waves and quickly change direction using posts scattered throughout the stages. Not only that, but the locations of the gold bars in each maze form the outline of another object—once you know the object, you're well on your way to finding the gold. With 20 stages to complete and increasingly complex conditions (like having to pass over the gold bars twice to uncover them), you might just want to bring along a friend for help.
Super Mario RPG - Legend of the Seven Stars (Super NES, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Set in the Mushroom Kingdom and featuring its cast of well-known characters, this adventure RPG begins with a familiar scenario - Mario must rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser. However, a mysterious new enemy named Smithy soon appears, and Mario and Bowser are forced to fight as allies for the first time in their long history.
In the quest to defeat their powerful new foe, they'll journey across a wide variety of locations (a town of mining moles, a tropical forest, a thundering waterfall—just to name a few) and tackle a mix of obstacles requiring both expert timing and strategy to overcome.
Along the way, they'll gain experience and grow more powerful, while also meeting new characters whose unique abilities will be needed to take on Smithy and his gang. Striking a perfect balance of traditional RPG elements and the action-packed game play Mario is famous for, it's easy to see why this title has earned "legendary" status.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
WiiWare
My Aquarium (Hudson Entertainment, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): With swaying aquatic plants and fish idly swimming about, My Aquarium is a relaxing Wii experience that allows you to enjoy a virtual aquarium in your spare time. Whether freshwater or saltwater, you can select from over 40 popular types of fish, including favorites like the Ocellaris clownfish, the freshwater angelfish and the Asian arowana.
You can also create up to six different aquariums and personalize them by adding decorations like seaweed and driftwood.
In My Aquarium, you can send aquariums to your registered Wii Friends. The aquariums can even be set with special dates, such as a friend's birthday, that the fish will commemorate with a dance. Feed your fish and watch them steadily grow from fry to adult. Then, after meeting certain conditions, you can breed them. Another feature will allow you to interact with your fish using your Wii Remote controller in fun ways, like "tapping" the glass of your aquarium.
Virtual Console
Clu Clu Land (NES, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Take a deep breath and prepare for a puzzle game set in the underwater kingdom of Clu Clu Land.
The greedy Sea Urchins have stolen all of Clu Clu Land's gold bars and buried them in a series of mazes. As Bubbles, a brave bubble fish, you'll set out to uncover all of the gold bars in each maze. But you'll have to be careful: Sea Urchins will relentlessly pursue Bubbles, and there are also dangerous black holes that must be avoided.
Bubbles isn't defenseless, though, as she has the ability to stun Sea Urchins with sound waves and quickly change direction using posts scattered throughout the stages. Not only that, but the locations of the gold bars in each maze form the outline of another object—once you know the object, you're well on your way to finding the gold. With 20 stages to complete and increasingly complex conditions (like having to pass over the gold bars twice to uncover them), you might just want to bring along a friend for help.
Super Mario RPG - Legend of the Seven Stars (Super NES, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Set in the Mushroom Kingdom and featuring its cast of well-known characters, this adventure RPG begins with a familiar scenario - Mario must rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser. However, a mysterious new enemy named Smithy soon appears, and Mario and Bowser are forced to fight as allies for the first time in their long history.
In the quest to defeat their powerful new foe, they'll journey across a wide variety of locations (a town of mining moles, a tropical forest, a thundering waterfall—just to name a few) and tackle a mix of obstacles requiring both expert timing and strategy to overcome.
Along the way, they'll gain experience and grow more powerful, while also meeting new characters whose unique abilities will be needed to take on Smithy and his gang. Striking a perfect balance of traditional RPG elements and the action-packed game play Mario is famous for, it's easy to see why this title has earned "legendary" status.
ChartTrack UK video games chart
UK video games chart for week ending August 30th 20081 TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 09 EA SPORTS
2 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO
3 WII FIT NINTENDO
4 CARNIVAL: FUNFAIR GAMES 2KPLAY
5 WII PLAY NINTENDO
6 MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA
7 BIG BEACH SPORTS PLAY THQ
8 TOO HUMAN MICROSOFT
9 BEIJING 2008 SEGA
10 WALL-E PLAY THQ
11 THE SIMS 2: APARTMENT LIFE EA GAMES
12 DR KAWASHIMA'S BRAIN TRAINING NINTENDO
13 GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK REDOCTANE
14 LEGO INDIANA JONES: ORIGINAL ADVENTURES LUCASARTS
15 GUITAR HERO: ON TOUR REDOCTANE
16 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV ROCKSTAR
17 CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE ACTIVISION
18 SUPER SMASH BROS: BRAWL NINTENDO
19 SOULCALIBUR IV NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
20 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY EA GAMES
Wii music playing music instruments on Nintendo Wii videos on YouTube
Some YouTube videos on how to play the Nintendo Wii musical instruments using the Nintendo Wii controller and nunchuck...
Free demo version of action puzzle game Archibald‘s Adventures for Mac and PC
Rake In Grass is proud to present the release of an action puzzle game Archibald‘s Adventures.
Archibald‘s Adventures offers gameplay mixed of action and puzzle elements with gradualy rising complexity. The player starts as a boy on skateboard, but soon he will roll in robotic vehicle capable of riding on walls and ceilings, fly on jet device or remotely control mysterious floating bubble able to switch distant mechanism or transport objects.
Help Archie to overcome all of the pitfalls of the Dr. Klumpfus mansion in this funny action puzzle game. Test your skills and wit in more than 100 uncanny levels!
Archie and crazy Professor Klumpfus are stuck in the professor's mansion. The latest experiment of the goofy scientist went all wrong, and weird lifeforms escaped from their containment. Now a paranoid central computer locked both heroes up!
Demo version available of Archiblad‘s Adventures on Windows PC and Mac OS X.
The main features:
- Go through 114 levels in this mind blowing action puzzle platform game
- Experience innovative gameplay with many unique features of the hero: transportation of objects, riding on walls and ceilings, flying with a jet armchair and more
- Use your wit and fast reaction to avoid nasty dangers of the mad scientist's mansion
- Use the professor's device pod to climb the walls or his artificial intelligence matter to solve riddles
- Encounter lots of weird and funny life forms running loose in the levels!
- Enjoy the great playability with a mouse or a keyboard
For more information please visit the official game site here... http://archibald.rakeingrass.com
Free demo version to download at
Windows demo version here...
Mac OS X demo version here...
Sign up for Lord of the rings - Mines of Moria game beta
Turbine and Codemasters Online Invites Players to Sign Up For Chance to Participate in Beta Program
The Lord of the Rings Online - Mines of Moria has entered the final stages of its Beta Program and that players across North America and Europe are invited to sign up for a chance explore the dark majesty of the world beneath Middle-earth. The Mines of Moria Beta Program is by invitation only and over time more and more players will be invited. Beginning today, players can register for a chance to participate in the Beta Program by visiting http://www.unlocktheminesofmoria.com.
“Mines of Moria extends the world of Middle-earth into the dark heart of the Misty Mountains where players will explore one of the largest underground worlds ever created. The Legendary Items system where players can craft unique and powerful weapons and armor that will grow in power and value is just one of the breakthrough features that will further establish The Lord of the Rings Online as one of the world’s premium online games,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. “Player enthusiasm continues to exceed our expectations at every milestone and we are very excited to enter this stage of our Beta Program and take the next major step toward our launch.”The Lord of the Rings Online is the ultimate interactive adventure. This award-winning massively multiplayer online role playing game delivers an online experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most epic and powerful fantasy of all time. Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players adventure into one of the largest and most dangerous online underground environments ever created while extending the challenge to new heights with two new classes, ten additional levels and hundreds of new quests. Mines of Moria introduces Legendary Items, a revolutionary new system that Turbine believes will redefine high level gameplay for all MMOs by eliminating the grind of endless raiding for high-end gear and allows players to forge weapons that grow in power with their hero. Players will be able to explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more. For more information on The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, please visit www.lotro-europe.com
Rockstars livin' on a prayer for a set at Glastonbury 09
Six unsigned bands face-off in the Rockstar 08 final at the Pilton Party for the ultimate prize.
The chance to play a set at Glastonbury ‘09 is now a life-changing performance away for each of the six bands left in this year’s Rockstar talent search competition.
RockStar 08 swaps one famous Pilton venue for another, as the Working Men’s Club heats give way to the finals on Friday September 5th at the Pilton Village Party, held at Michael Eavis’ Home Farm. A big year for Scouting for Girls continues, as they play live at the event in front of 1200 music fans.Finalists 13D (Reading), Dead Like Harry (Sheffield), Major Major (Liverpool), Sound of Guns (Liverpool), local(‘ish) group Urusen (Bath) and The Velcros (Hertfordshire) will all face each other in a ‘battle of the bands’ encounter on the night, for a chance to win a dream prize. The winning band, will play live sets at the Pilton Equinox Party on 19th September, followed by a once in a lifetime performance on stage at the biggest UK festival, Glastonbury 09. Prior to that, the winners will also spend time recording at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Recording Studios.
The Pilton Party doors will open at 6.00pm, with all the rockstar hopefuls making their appearances from 7.00pm onwards. UK’s number one band, Scouting for Girls, are scheduled to hit the stage around 10.30pm for their own live performance.Headliners Scouting for Girls - Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse and Peter Ellard - might just find there’s a whiff of deja vu about the whole competition. A Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition gave them their first ever gig in 2005. Their debut single, It's Not About You became the highest-charting limited edition EP in history; followed by their debut album reaching number one earlier this year, which later went platinum.
RockStar 08 certainly has the potential to do something similar for the eventual winner of Friday’s final.
Monday, September 01, 2008
Warhammer - Battle March PC & Xbox video game website now online
Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, and leading game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announce the official European website for Warhammer:
Battle March in English and German.
The website URL is: http://warhammer.deepsilver.com
Debuting the series’ tactical real-time action on the Xbox 360 video game and enter-tainment system from Microsoft and delivering all-new content to 2006’s critically ac-claimed Warhammer - Mark of Chaos for the PC, Warhammer - Battle March brings the brutality, strategy and drama of warfare to life with six unique playable armies, fully customizable units and intense online clashes.
On the Xbox 360 console, Warhammer: Battle March includes the original content from Warhammer - Mark of Chaos as well as all-new features, intuitive control schemes and support for online play via Xbox LIVE online game service.
Thrusting players into Games Workshop’s renowned fantasy world, players will be able to control six unique armies – the Empire, Chaos, Skaven, High Elves as well as the all-new Dark Elf and Orcs & Goblins forces – as they battle for supremacy in a world torn apart by constant warfare. The individual units of each army can be customized in great detail, allowing players to put their own mark on their fighting force and strike fear into their opponents with terrifying combinations of weaponry and armor. Players can also control Heroes and Champions for each army, high-powered units that gain new abilities as they tear through the opposition.
Placing the focus of gameplay on combat and tactics rather than tedious resource management, Warhammer: Battle March on the Xbox 360 features two control schemes for both master battlefield tacticians and novice warriors that offer full control over all aspects of the player’s army. On Xbox LIVE, up to four players can engage in massive multi-army clashes in head-to-head and team-based modes of play.
Monster Madness - Grave Danger video game on PS3 out soon
Monster Madness - Grave Danger PlayStation 3 video game screenshots
In Monster Madness - Grave Digger help high school kids Carrie, Andy, Zack and Jennifer fight back against the monsters taking over their neighbourhood in Monster Madness - Grave Danger on PS3, discover the shocking truth behind their peaceful suburban town.Create carnage with unique weapons Monster Madness video game vehicles, and over 70 different enemy types.
Monster Madness - Grave Danger will be released on PlayStation 3 - PS3 by SouthPeak Games later in the year.
Gears of War 2 Xbox exclusive - No PC video game version say Epic
Epic, publishers of the Gears of War video games say that Gears of War 2 will not be released on PC unlike Gears of War.Gears of War 2 will remain and Xbox 360 exclusive title.
"Gears of War is a great franchise first and foremost for Xbox 360, and therefore we're focusing on that platform for Gears of War 2. We've decided we're not going to do a PC version this time around," said Cliff Bleszinski of Epic publishers of Gears of War.Maybe this was a reaction to the original Gears of War receiving a lower review score than the Xbox 360 version?
Team Fortress 2 PS3 video game Blog - Evolution of the Demoman
The path to arriving at a final design for a character is sometimes a long and winding one.This was especially the case for the Demoman and we thought it would be interesting to step through that process and shed a little light on how we arrive at our final designs.
Find out more on the Official Team Fortress 2 blog...
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Mary King's Riding School video game out now on Nintendo DS
Mary King’s Riding School, out now on Nintendo DS
Mary King, along with Great Britain's eventing team secured an Olympic bronze medal after 3 days of eventing at the Beijing Olympics. See if you can match, or beat, that performance with Mary King’s Riding School game on Nintendo DS.
Mary King’s skill and excellence in the dressage and cross-country disciplines moved Britain from 12th position up into 3rd place, making her one of four British riders to qualify for the individual final, along with Tina Cook, William Fox-Pitt and Daisy Dick.
Keen equestrians can follow in Mary King’s footsteps and practice their riding with Mary King’s Riding School on the Nintendo DS.
The video game, which launched August 29th in the UK, opens the doors to one of the most aspirational riding schools in the equestrian world.
With personal tuition, Mary King's Riding School players can learn to care for, train and compete with their very own horse. Taking part in international events around the world, you'll need to master the three major equestrian disciplines; dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
Speaking with Mary King after her bronze medal glory, she commented
“It was great to compete at my 5th Olympic games and to win another team medal is brilliant.
I’m looking forward to some relaxation time now and hoping to improve on my virtual riding skills in Mary King’s Riding School on the Nintendo DS”
Mary King, along with Great Britain's eventing team secured an Olympic bronze medal after 3 days of eventing at the Beijing Olympics. See if you can match, or beat, that performance with Mary King’s Riding School game on Nintendo DS.
Mary King’s skill and excellence in the dressage and cross-country disciplines moved Britain from 12th position up into 3rd place, making her one of four British riders to qualify for the individual final, along with Tina Cook, William Fox-Pitt and Daisy Dick.
Keen equestrians can follow in Mary King’s footsteps and practice their riding with Mary King’s Riding School on the Nintendo DS.
The video game, which launched August 29th in the UK, opens the doors to one of the most aspirational riding schools in the equestrian world.
With personal tuition, Mary King's Riding School players can learn to care for, train and compete with their very own horse. Taking part in international events around the world, you'll need to master the three major equestrian disciplines; dressage, cross-country and show jumping.Speaking with Mary King after her bronze medal glory, she commented
“It was great to compete at my 5th Olympic games and to win another team medal is brilliant.
I’m looking forward to some relaxation time now and hoping to improve on my virtual riding skills in Mary King’s Riding School on the Nintendo DS”
Gauntlet classic video game coming to Nintendo DS
Eidos confirmed that Gauntlet, a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game from Midway, will be released on Nintendo DS this October.
Gauntlet is set in a fantasy-themed universe where evil cloaks the world from the high clouds of Ascendia to the depths of the lava-ridden Abyss. Gauntlet players can choose from the four classic heroes, Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities.
Throughout the Gauntlet journey, the heroes will slash their way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid them in their battle with evil.
“With Gauntlet we’ve revitalised all of the action and fun of the original 1980s arcade classic, whilst updating the visuals and gamezplay for today’s DS gamer,” said Ray Livingston, Brand Manager at Eidos.
“With four-player Gauntlet Wi-Fi cooperative mode, one of the most memorable multiplayer gaming experiences of all time is back with a bang.”
One of the few titles taking full advantage of the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo DS, Gauntlet offers Voiceover IP (VoIP) which allows voice communication through the Nintendo DS microphone, giving Gauntlet players more options to interact with their friends online.
Featuring 40 maps across three realms, Gauntlet offers fast-paced, retro RPG crusade-style gamezplay in addition to new and in-depth multiplayer features including cooperative play and competitive multiplayer.
The arcade style competitive multiplayer feature strengthens the addictive Gauntlet experience by introducing ranked multiplayer games like - Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Treasure Hoard Gauntlet game modes, hosted with local Nintendo Wireless play or via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Developed by Backbone Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, Gauntlet is set for release on Nintendo DS later this year.
Gauntlet is set in a fantasy-themed universe where evil cloaks the world from the high clouds of Ascendia to the depths of the lava-ridden Abyss. Gauntlet players can choose from the four classic heroes, Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities.
Throughout the Gauntlet journey, the heroes will slash their way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid them in their battle with evil.
“With Gauntlet we’ve revitalised all of the action and fun of the original 1980s arcade classic, whilst updating the visuals and gamezplay for today’s DS gamer,” said Ray Livingston, Brand Manager at Eidos.
“With four-player Gauntlet Wi-Fi cooperative mode, one of the most memorable multiplayer gaming experiences of all time is back with a bang.”
One of the few titles taking full advantage of the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo DS, Gauntlet offers Voiceover IP (VoIP) which allows voice communication through the Nintendo DS microphone, giving Gauntlet players more options to interact with their friends online.
Featuring 40 maps across three realms, Gauntlet offers fast-paced, retro RPG crusade-style gamezplay in addition to new and in-depth multiplayer features including cooperative play and competitive multiplayer.
The arcade style competitive multiplayer feature strengthens the addictive Gauntlet experience by introducing ranked multiplayer games like - Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Treasure Hoard Gauntlet game modes, hosted with local Nintendo Wireless play or via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Developed by Backbone Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, Gauntlet is set for release on Nintendo DS later this year.
Rock Band special charity downloads
Proceeds from Rock Band Penny arcade Expo Themed download Songs to Benefit Charity
Harmonix and MTV Games announce a very special set of downloadable content to celebrate the three day Penny Arcade Expo. The “PAX 2008 Collection”, contains tracks from celebrated nerd-folk artist Jonathan Coulton, nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot, and lovecraftian doomsayers The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets - all of whom performed at the gaming fan festival. Adding to the fan-focused celebration, the Harmonix/MTV Games’ proceeds from the sale of this “PAX Pack” between launch and Holiday 2008 will be donated to the Penny Arcade run Child's Play Charity in order to help out children's hospitals around the world.
“We’re excited that some of our favorite artists can be featured in Rock Band as a result of this pack,” said Robert Khoo, Show Director for Penny Arcade Expo. “Calling attention to PAX artists and giving back to the community at the same time show why Harmonix is truly a company focused on the music and their fans above all else.
” The pack includes "Skullcrusher Mountain" by Jonathan Coulton, the story of a misunderstood genius and the woman he attempts to woo with monstrous creations like a half-monkey, half-pony, "Livin' on the Corner of Dude and Catastrophe" by MC Frontalot, Inspired by the award-winning webcomic "Achewood" and featuring Brad Sucks, and finally "Shhh...." by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, a previously unreleased track that the nerd rockers have brought exclusively to Rock Band.
Release Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 (Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360) Thursday, September 4, 2008 (PLAYSTATION Store)
Tracks: Jonathan Coulton “Skullcrusher Mountain”
MC Frontalot “Livin’ on the Corner of Dude and Catastrophe”
Darkest of the Hillside Thickets “Shhh….”
Price: .99¢ (80 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$2.99 (240 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for 3 pack
(All three tracks utilize the original master recordings)
Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION Network
Crystal Quest video game comes to mobiles
Crystal Quest Fan Favourite Features Updated Graphics and New Features for Mobile
About Crystal Quest the video game
"The mega-selling 80's retro classic space shooter Crystal Quest gets remixed for mobiles! Pilot your ship through wave after wave of action, collecting crystals and evading the Nasties, unique enemies that emerge from portals on each side of the screen. Fire your weapon at them, or deploy a smart bomb to vaporize every Nasty on the screen. Collect all the crystals to open the gateway to the next level, but don't forget to gather up the goodies in each wave - from bonus points to extra smart bombs and even an occasional mega-crystal for massive points. Any little bit helps on your Crystal Quest!
Crystal Quest was first developed by veteran game developer Patrick Buckland; the game became immensely successful upon its release. The Crystal Quest mobile version is based on the updated Xbox Live Arcade and Crystal Quest Windows Vista versions featuring updated graphics with retro gamezplay. Enhanced special effects and a sophisticated interface make for a fun and addictive player experience.
Crystal Quest made its first appearance on the Macintosh in 1987, and has progressively grown its fan base during its appearance on platforms throughout the years. Crystal Quest delivers a unique combination of therapeutic enjoyment and intense adrenalin-boiling arcade action, the player's objective is to collect enough crystals to open a gateway to advance to the next level.
PlayStation 3 PS3 Little Big Planet console bundle released in France
Sony have released a PlayStation 3 PS3 80GB system Little Big Planet video game in France.
The bundle cost 400 euros and comes in this exclusive box.
Summer Festivities in Silkroad PC Online video game with New Outfits
In tandem with the Summer Festival, Joymax has announced that two limited edition avatar items are now available for players of Silkroad Online. The harlequin and carnaval outfits don your avatar in festive feathers or jester hats and domino masks just in time to celebrate the summer events! More information on both of these colorful costumes can be found in-game by visiting the item mall.
The harlequin and carnaval outfits are limited edition items and will only be available for a short period of time.
Silkroad Online is a massively multiplayer online RPG that puts the player deep into ancient Chinese, Islamic, and European civilizations. Traveling the historic Silk Road between Asia and Europe, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. Silkroad Online is free to play, and offers the unique chance to play a character free of restrictions or fixed paths. For more information and a free download, please visit www.silkroadonline.net.
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