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Sunday, April 26, 2009

The Saboteur PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC video game Exclusive video and Fact Sheet

The Saboteur game boxPandemic Studios invites you to experience the ultimate open-world action/adventure—as The Saboteur. Fight, climb, and race your way through a uniquely stylized version of Nazi-occupied France, and hunt down your sworn enemies who have taken everything from you. Enter the seedy underground world of a saboteur living in 1940s Paris, where the women are sexy, the missions are epic, and the revenge is satisfying.



Play as Sean Devlin, a street-tough Irish racing mechanic seeking personal redemption in the first open-world action game set in Nazi-occupied Europe. Now, it's time for payback—with the help of the French Resistance, British intelligence, an arsenal of weaponry, and your own street smarts and brawn, you must exact revenge on those who aimed to destroy your life. Motivated by retribution and armed with tactics of sabotage, blow up zeppelins, derail trains, implode bridges, destroy armored tanks, and level enemy facilities in the name of vengeance.


Key Features

  • Live the resistance in an open-world Paris – Fight and sabotage your way through a stylized open-world 1940s Paris – from the top of the Eiffel Tower, to the riverbanks of the Seine, the cathedral of Notre Dame or the prestigious Champs-Élysées.
  • Be the Saboteur –Use a broad range of weapons and explosives to perform your blockbuster sabotage as you single-handedly hunt-down your enemies to dismantle and destroy the Nazi occupation.
  • Quiet In, Loud Out – Use gameplay systems like Climbing, Sneaking, and Stealth Kills to infiltrate the Nazi occupation to perform acts of Sabotage Once you've blown your target to pieces, leverage the intuitive cover system and assortment of weapons to blast your way to freedom.
  • Vertical World – This version of Paris was designed to leverage the unique abilities of The Saboteur. Being a Saboteur is all about surprise attacks and Paris' rooftops are the perfect path for your secret operations.
  • Will to Fight – The Saboteur introduces a innovative new feature that is both an iconic visual style, and a compelling gameplay element. See and feel Paris change around you as you progress through the game. Go from a dark and oppressed black and white policed state, to a bright and inspired world where the citizens fight back..
  • Hijack any vehicle - From high performance racecars to military vehicles, as the Saboteur, you can drive any vehicle that comes along to escape your pursuers.
  • Microsoft refund for overcharge on Xbox Live bills plus a bonus...

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    Dear Xbox LIVE Gold Member:

    We launched Deal of the Week program on Feb 23rd, 2009 as an added benefit to your Gold membership and we are very excited to see the overwhelming response we have received from our loyal users such as you.

    As a result of the increased transactions we know that you experienced an intermittent Xbox LIVE issue, which resulted in you being charged full price of 1200 points for the ‘Braid' deal instead of the discounted price of 800 points. We sincerely wish to apologize for the
    technical glitch and would like to take this moment to thank you for your patience and understanding as our team worked around the clock to fix this problem.

    We will not only be crediting back the 400 points that were overcharged, but also be crediting an extra 100 points as a token of our appreciation and as a thank you for your loyalty during this period. You will see a credit of 500 points in your account in the coming weeks.

    Xbox LIVE VIP post on Gamezplay here...

    1 v 100 video game free download on Xbox LIVE

    1 v 100 free download1 v 100 was a game show that aired on NBC in 2007 and 2008 that was hosted by Bob Saget. The show featured a contestant (the 1) competing against "The Mob" (the 100) in a series of multiple choice trivia questions. If the 1 outlasted the 100, they would walk away with $1,000,000. The show aired it's last episode on February 22, 2008 and was canceled that November.

    That was a problem for Microsoft, as a few months earlier they had announced that an Xbox Live Arcade version of 1 vs 100 would is in the works.

    Well, after a few delays, and with 1 vs 100 still canceled, Microsoft is finally ready to release the XBLA version. And best of all, it will be free for Xbox Live Gold members.

    The game will allow players to compete as part of the 100 person mob with a Live host every time. Real life prizes will also be given out to the best players and to those that compete the most. Sure beats Achievements (but it'll likely have those too).
    Source: Gamingtarget

    The Chronicles of Spellborn Patch 1.0.4 — Scroll of Keys and Courage

    Greetings, citizens of the Enclave, welcome to the Scroll of Keys and Courage.
    It’s time to start putting your abilities to the test, whether you prefer hunting Menaces, dueling other players or ‘resolving issues’ with members of another High House!

    House Maul has opened the Arena for organized matches. Players will be able to sign up in Hawksmouth or the Quarterstone Arena District. Skirmish matches are open to anyone at any time; House Maul will make sure the fairest setup of gladiators will be placed opposite of each other*.
    For the gladiators seeking to prove themselves, they’ll be able to register a team. The team can enter the 2v2-League, 4v4-League or both! Points will be awarded on a weekly basis, based on the teams’ position, which can be used to purchase unique Arena rewards.
    The Arena statistics and team window can be invoked via a new button in the Menu bar.

    Also, unusual activity has been uncovered in the basement of the Palace in the Quarterstone Palace District. Scouting adventurers have reported sightings of a Treasure Chest, but a rather unusual one. Due to its surroundings it’s been dubbed the Demon Chest, but why it’s there and what it contains is still a mystery. It is yet to be opened as it requires three unique keys nobody in the Enclave has yet found. The locks indicate relationships with aspects of the world, but adventurers will have to be sent out to retrieve the keys.

    Be sure you know who your friends and who your enemies are. PvP lootable player items enter The Chronicles of Spellborn. Currently this is only used for the keys of Treasure Chests! All keys in a player inventory will be looted by the player who is responsible for the killing blow! Be careful where you bring your keys and try not to attract too much attention when you carry them around.

    Accompanying these great big features is a slew of Skill fixes, Quest fixes, Quest additions and feature additions. The Tales From The Vale carry on while /me and /roll have been added to improve interaction and well-balanced decision making.

    To close this news, we also gladly present you the new exclusive wallpaper to illustrate the patch 1.0.4 Scroll of Keys and Courage!

    Crazy Mini Golf video game on Nintendo Wii

    Data Design Interactive announce that the street date and price structure for their Nintendo Wii game entitled ‘Kidz Sports - Crazy Mini Golf’ to be released on their Popcorn Arcade label, The game will begin hitting stores shelves across Europe on May 22nd RRP £19,99.

    Crazy Mini Golf, after already selling 200,000 units in the USA, it is already a proven quality title and a guaranteed best seller and it is about to swing into Europe.

    With a Huge 72 levels, containing Wii hi-res detailed graphics, animated levels, backgrounds, interactive objects, Real world Physics, hinges, fans, tubes, even floating whales, all the crazy fun you expect from a top Family friendly title.

    NuYu Characters – have fun and a lot of laughs creating customized characters of you and your friends, more detailed than Mii’s and brought to life in the game. Team players NuYu’s appear on the level and interact in real time to encourage or mock you while you play. NuYu characters can be saved and loaded into our future games, or saved to the Wii controller and taken to a friends house.

    Endorsed by world champion mini-golfer. Chris Harding - the current British Champion and 2007 World title holder. This is the most accurate golf swing of any Wii title. In all the other golf games, you can flick your wrist with the controller in any direction and the game still records a swing. This is because they rely only on the velocity sensors in the Wii controller, which are inaccurate detecting small movements. DDI check for the angle, direction and importantly the rotation of the controller/club so even the smallest taps at the slowest speed record perfectly. Essential for small putts and skillful shots. This skill takes practice to master, and we all know how impatient some smaller family members are! So we have also included a fast ‘Arcade Mode’ selectable for each individual character. Every thought to keep all the family playing together again and again.

    Heaps of re-playable content, play 18 holes or 9 holes, tournament or challenge or training modes, individual best score, per player per hole, per round, challenge the family or beat your best score. This is the biggest best, most feature packed and accurate Mini golf game ever, and only available on the Wii with its amazing Wii motion controller

    About NuYu?

    A NuYu (pronounced New-You) is a customisable player character editor exclusive for the Popcorn Arcade Wii range. NuYu’s are customisable and allow the user to capture a likeness, caricature or personality of themselves and others.

    After specifying a gender for the NuYu, the user can alter the shape of the NuYu’s head, its eyes, hair, eyebrows, nose, and mouth. In addition, the creator can give the NuYu glasses or facial hair as he/she desires, or give the face wrinkles, makeup or rosey cheeks. You can also add glasses and other fun accessories.

    Many of the features can be fine-tuned by adjusting their size, position, and rotation to the center of the NuYu’s face. . NuYu’s are intended to be an extension of the player, and in keeping with the Popcorn Arcade spirit of ‘Family Family Fun’, the user will be able to use their NuYu’s in future Data Design titles for the Wii.

    Product Information
    Release date: 22nd May 2009
    Genre: Sports / Party
    No. of players: Up to 4 players
    Platform: Nintendo Wii
    Developer: Data Design Interactive
    Publisher: Data Design Interactive

    Konami Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! National Championships

    Yu-Gi-Oh! video gameKonami is pleased to announce today to the delight of millions of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Duelists in Europe and Latin America, that all European and Latin American National Championships will be held as planned.

    The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG National Championships are some of the largest and most prestigious events held around the world each year, as Duelists worldwide vie to be crowned the World Champion of 2009.

    “European and Latin American Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Duelists can now organize their Decks and begin training for their National Championships,” noted Kunio Neo, President of Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “For Europe, winning their National Championship is the first step in the journey to the European Championships. The top four finalists from the European Championship will win a paid trip for the chance to win the highest honors at the World Championship in Japan.”

    Stalin v Martians upcoming arcade-RTS game out on April 29th

    Download free video game musicStalin v Martians, as the name suggests, is a game both masterfully trashy and absolutely over-the-top. Fun and accessible, it takes a simple arcade-like approach to the genre of real-time strategy. The player controls the Red Army, as it defends Earth from the Martian Invasion of 1942, a highly classified military operation which even today remains a closely guarded state secret.

    Stalin himself conducts the mission briefings and later even becomes a playable unit.

    “The game is ready for deployment,” said Tom Söderlund, Executive Producer at Mezmer Games. “Fans of historically inaccurate World War II games everywhere will rejoice.”

    Stalin v Martians will be available on all leading digital distribution portals including GamersGate, Direct2Drive, Steam and Impulse.

    Download free music from the game here...

    Crazy Machines 1.5 PC puzzle video game out now in UK...

    Crazy Machines 1.5 PC puzzle video game
    Invent your Crazy Machines with two packs in one! Crazy Machines 1 and 1.5 in one box!
    Fulfil the inventor in you and create some wacky and exciting machines from scratch by using your imagination and creativity.

    From firing catapults to pulling levers and flipping switches, Crazy Machines is a fun way to stimulate your creativity and put your logic and problem-solving skills to the test while you attempt to make some of the craziest contraptions work.

    FEATURES
  • Over 70 Game Elements
  • Addictive Fun
  • Over 200 Challenges
  • Multiple Solutions
  • 3D Graphics and Real Time Shadows

    Crazy Machines 1.5 Features:
  • Over 200 brand new levels!
  • New backgrounds, elements and music!

    Crazy Machines Complete will be released in the UK on 24th April for a recommended retail price of £19.99.
  • Meet CID, the loveable and impact resistant hero video game out now

    CID dummy video gameCID is set in a near-future version of our own planet, where an obsession with safety has grown to such an extent that any product made or sold by anyone, has to pass a near-infinite list of safety tests. Be it a steamroller, a plimsoll, or even a book, it’s got to be safety checked by the Crash Impact Dummies!

    CID is one of these dummies, but he is bored with life, he just wants an adventure! And he is about to get sent on the mission of a lifetime…

    Let Professor B M Werken show you how to get a hang of CID’s tricks, skills and weapons in preparation for your mission:

    FIGHT: Learn from the Professor how to fight, beat your opponents - and watch out for those zombies!

    SPRINT:
    You’ll need to gather up some speed to burst through walls and barriers – use the catapult to really gain some speed…

    BAZOOKA: Use your bazooka, take aim at your targets and really blast ‘em!

    PANIC: When all else fails – panic! Get that adrenalin going – who knows what you’re capable of!



    So grab your bazooka and find out for yourself!



    CID The Dummy on Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, PSP System, and PC are out now!

    Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Nintendo Wii game - Collector's DVD available for pre-order

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    Special Strong Bad bundles and free shipping for orders over $25 at www.telltalegames.com

    Holy crap! Telltale's Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People game series can now be ordered on DVD for the first time. Pre-orders for the Strong Bad Collector's DVD opened today at http://www.telltalegames.com with the DVD expected to ship in June.

    Like Telltale's Sam & Max games, the episodic Strong Bad series was originally delivered online via digital distribution. The new Collector's DVD is the equivalent of a TV series' "box set," complete with region-free video extras for the diehard Strong Bad fan.

    Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People features Strong Bad—the loudmouthed, wrestling-masked star of the ongoing Strong Bad Emails shorts at Homestarrunner.com—in a series of five games akin to interactive cartoons. The data portion of this hybrid DVD contains all five episodes playable on PC, as well as an MP3 soundtrack sampler and desktop wallpapers. The video portion includes game trailers, the complete "Behind the Bad" documentary series showing how Strong Bad himself collaborated with Telltale on the game, footage from Telltale's "Make a Scene with Strong Bad" panel at last year's Penny Arcade Expo, cartoon shorts, and a barrage of hidden surprises.

    Telltale is extending special offers to customers as the pre-order period begins, including bundles of Strong Bad merchandise and free shipping for orders over $25 through May 3. The DVD is available for just the cost of shipping to customers who have already purchased the full Strong Bad season from Telltale, and at the limited-time discounted price of $19.95 for customers who have bought at least one Strong Bad episode. The regular price for new customers is $34.95. While supplies last, Collector's DVD customers will also receive a free commemorative Strong Bad pin.

    Each episode in Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People has a unique plot dreamed up by series creators Mike and Matt Chapman and the creative team behind Telltale's acclaimed Sam & Max games. From a grassroots uprising against the gluttonous King of Town to a high-stakes heavy metal showdown to a face-off with the fire-breathing, peasant-burning dragon known as Trogdor, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People takes players on a crazy trip through the amusing and creative landscape of Free Country, USA.

    Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People has been lauded by fans and press alike, receiving Editor's Choice awards from IGN and GameZone and recognition in IGN's Best of 2008 round-up. Additional details about the Strong Bad Collector's DVD and the new value-added bundles are available at http://www.telltalegames.com.

    Saturday, April 25, 2009

    Jane's addiction joins Rock band with Nothing Shocking in its entirety

    Harmonix and MTV Games announced today Nothing’s Shocking, the second album from eclectic alternative rock group Jane’s Addiction will be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content next week for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Wii home videogame console from Nintendo.

    Jane’s Addiction made its major-label debut with the release of Nothing’s Shocking in 1988. The album was well received by music critics and introduced fans to the hit “Jane Says,” which is now considered a signature track for the band. Nothing’s Shocking has since been named in Rolling Stone’s “Top 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

    Next week’s Rock Band Music Store lineup will feature ten tracks from Nothing’s Shocking with “Mountain Song” from Nothing’s Shocking already featured on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack. The DLC album includes the following tracks:

    Tracks:
    “Up the Beach”
    “Ocean Size”
    “Had a Dad”
    “Ted, Just Admit It…”
    “Standing in the Shower… Thinking”
    “Summertime Rolls”
    “Idiots Rule”
    “Jane Says”
    “Thank You Boys”
    “Pig’s in Zen”

    (All tracks are original master recordings)

    The tracks will be available for purchase as an album or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system. The tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks only for Wii.

    Release Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
    (Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and in-game Rock Band 2 Music Store for Wii)
    Thursday, April 30, 2009
    (PlayStation Store)
    ** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change **

    Price: $1.99 or 160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 per track
    $2.00 or 200 Wii Points for Wii per track
    $15.99 or 1280 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 for Nothing's Shocking album

    Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360
    PlayStation Network
    In-game Rock Band 2 Music Store for Nintendo Wii

    Galactik Football video game on Nintendo DS - Akillian Snow Kids

    Galactik Football nintendo dsEurope’s licensing division for the hit children’s TV series Galactik Football. Developed by Beast Studios, Galactik Football passed its medical with flying colours and will play exclusively for Nintendo DS in June 2009.

    Galactik Football is a fast-paced futuristic sports game where players are responsible for a young team of stars from the planet Akillian called the Snow Kids. The aim of the game is victory in the illustrious Galactik Football Cup, knocking out rival teams such as the Wambas, the Technoids and the terrifying Shadows along the way. Using a combination of traditional football skills and a range of special ‘Flux-powered’ super moves unique to the series, Galactik Football is a high adrenaline sports game that plays like nothing else on Nintendo DS.

    Choose your team and battle your way through the qualification and knockout stages on route to winning the Galactik Football Cup. Skilful play will build up your Flux Power, which enables devastating special moves to both score and fend off your opponent’s attacks.
    Galactik Football video game

    If that’s not enough to satisfy your futuristic football passion then challenge your friends to the all new Netherball Mode for one on one grudge matches with your friends! Galactik Football also rewards you for your successes on the pitch – unlock new clothing for your team, stadiums to play at and new balls and logos to fully customise your team!

    Galactik Football will be available exclusively on Nintendo DS in June 2009.

    For more information on the license please visit www.galactikfootball.com or contact Alphanim directly.

    Features

    • Based on the hit children’s TV show from Jetix and includes the complete range of Galactik Football teams and characters
    • Each team has their own home stadium, play style and Flux theme, while characters have their own set of skills, traits and special Flux move.
    • Unlock new strips, stadiums, balls and logos throughout the campaign
    • Single-player and competitive Netherball matches to challenge yourself and friends
    • Earn Flux Power to unleash fantastic special moves and devastating attacks!
    • Also includes a practice mode to help you learn the game, and a challenge mode to test and reward you

    Midnight Club Los Angeles - South Central - Vehicle Pack 2 - video trailer

    The second South Central Vehicle Pack for Midnight Club: Los Angeles is now available on Xbox LIVE and PSN for 240 MS points/$2.99. South Central Vehicle Pack 2 brings power and status, featuring the 2008 Cadillac XLR V, the 2008 Lancer Evolution X, the 2007 Aston Martin DB9 and the bonus 2008 Ducati 1098 R. In celebration of its release, we’ve included an all-new gameplay clip featuring the cars and bikes of vehicle pack 2.

    To access the new vehicles players will need to download the free South Central Map Expansion that increases the total map size by one-third and adds four neighborhoods to make up the iconic district of South Central.

    Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will both be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 10

    madden nfl 10 screenshotTwo Athletes Grace the Cover for the First Time in Madden NFL Franchise History

    Electronic Arts announced today that Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will both be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 10, set to hit retail shelves on Friday, August 14.

    For the first time in the 21-year history of the Madden NFL franchise, two athletes will grace the cover of the award-winning football franchise. Leaders on their respective sides of the field, Fitzgerald and Polamalu epitomize the offensive and defensive battles that take place on every play in the NFL…the Fight for Every Yard.

    ”Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu are exemplary examples of the epic battle between offense and defense in the NFL,” said Sr. Product Manager Anthony Stevenson. “Madden NFL 10 showcases the Fight For Every Yard, and nobody fights harder than Troy and Larry, making them the perfect athletes to grace the cover.”

    Larry Fitzgerald will be the second athlete to have been featured on both the Madden NFL cover (Madden NFL 10) and NCAA Football cover (NCAA Football 2005) the first being Shaun Alexander. The three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2009 Pro Bowl MVP reached career highs in reception yards (1,431) and touchdowns (12) in 2008, and set NFL post season records for yards (546), receptions (30), and TDs (7), as he led the Arizona Cardinals to Super Bowl XLIII. Fitzgerald’s athleticism and unyielding focus often result in acrobatic catches that change the course of a game.

    Troy Polamalu is a 2-time Super Bowl Champion and one of the most recognizable players in the NFL today. Anchoring the Steelers’ vaunted defense, Polamalu frustrates opposing offenses with his All-Pro speed, agility and high-impact tackles. Known for his quick reactions on the field and unrivaled preparation off the field, Polamalu is one of the few defensive players in the NFL who can rush the quarterback, shutdown a receiver in man-to-man, or drop back into zone coverage; making it necessary for the offense to account for him on every single play. Sharing the NFL record for most sacks (3) in a single game by a safety, Polamalu also recorded seven interceptions and 73 total tackles during the Steelers Super Bowl XLIII championship season.

    Utilizing the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology, Madden NFL 10 on the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, ensures that the Fight for Every Yard doesn’t end until the whistle blows. This new game changing animation technology delivers steerable tackles, three to nine man gang tackles, as well as the ability to fight for fumbles at the bottom of a pile. In addition, Pro-Tak allows quarterbacks to avoid the oncoming rush to extend a play, or step into the pocket to deliver an in-stride pass. With Pro-Tak, the authenticity of NFL game days is brought home like never before in Madden NFL 10.

    This year, Madden NFL 10 arrives on the Wii™ with breath-taking visuals that will captivate the entire family. Completely redesigned and built from the ground up, Madden NFL 10 introduces a unique art style that will define the look of sports games on the Wii. Bright new stadiums showcase details of NFL fields, plus all-new player models embody characteristics of your favorite athletes. Madden NFL 10 epitomizes what fun looks like on the Wii, delivering the most social and dynamic experience from the franchise to date. Get together with friends and crown a “King of the Couch” during your pre-game tailgate party or during halftime. Quick, exciting game modes ensure that anytime is the right time for Madden NFL 10 on the Wii.

    The award-winning Madden NFL franchise will be available on the Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems, Wii, and PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system.

    Madden NFL 10 is developed in Orlando, Florida by the EA Tiburon studio, which also produces NCAA Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR and NASCAR Kart Racing.

    Guild Wars video game sells over six million units

    Guild Wars video gameGuild Wars, announce that on the cusp of its fourth anniversary, the Guild Wars franchise has exceeded six million units sold. Guild Wars is the award-winning and genre-defining series that is one of the most popular and successful online role-playing games in the industry.

    To commemorate these milestones, ArenaNet has just released a major content update, including new quest content and extra storage options. Additional in-game birthday festivities will be available starting on April 28th, the official anniversary of the game. For more information on the fourth anniversary updates, go to http://eu.guildwars.com/community/community-news/.

    “We are humbled by how gamers have responded to Guild Wars over the past four years, and we are proud that the game and its community have helped to continually shape, define, and expand the genre,” said ArenaNet studio head Mike O’Brien. “Our subscription-free business model has proven to be a big hit with gamers, bringing an enormous and diverse online community to the game.”

    Guild Wars is one of the most successful PC gaming franchises of all time. Since its release in 2005, it has received numerous awards for its innovative design, world-class art direction and robust content streaming engine. ArenaNet continues to support the game’s thriving community with regular in-game events, updates, and community activities.

    The Guild Wars universe contains three campaigns and an expansion pack: Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Guild Wars Nightfall, and Guild Wars - Eye of the North.

    Grand Designs 3D PC software discount

    grand design softwareTo celebrate Grand Designs Live at London Excel, Eleco Visualisation Software, the developer and publisher of Grand Designs 3D are offering buyers of the software at the show a discount of 15%. The public & press will be able to see the software being demonstrated on stand B3 at Grand Designs Live from the 25th April to the 4th May.

    Visitors to the stand will also be eligible for a discount voucher allowing a 15% discount on software purchased from www.3darchitect.co.uk for a limited period.

    Grand Designs 3D software is for anyone inspired by Grand Designs and who wishes to communicate their own design ideas. Grand Designs 3D allows users to bring their ideas to life before seeking professional advice, whether making changes to existing homes or contemplating a self build project. The software range consists of three products: Grand Designs 3D Kitchen & Bathroom (£24.46), Renovation & Interior (£48.92) and Self Build & Development (£195.73).

    The user can complete their design step by step, planning with 2D drawing tools before breathing life into their project by visualising their ideas in 3D. A database of fixtures and fittings allows each project to be furnished and decorated with rendered images demonstrating the effects of texturing, lighting and even shadows. Finally, a 3D walk through feature allows each project to be examined in close-up detail and provides a genuine impression of moving in to the finished home or room.

    The software includes some content from the Grand Designs TV programme, such as 2D interior and exterior plans from TV projects and 3D models. You can even base your ideas on your favourite Grand Design from the show. The larger programs will also allow users to export industry standard drawings, in formats used by professional architects and planning authorities.

    To complement the software there is a support site [www.3Darchitect.co.uk], which will enable users to download additional content.

    The Grand Designs 3D home designer software range will run on Windows XP/Vista.

    Run, jump, and collect as many flowers as you can in your quest to reach the exit!

    PC game BloomSpell of Play Studios and nornware announce the public release of the PC game Bloom

    Spell of Play Studios are proud to announce the final version of Bloom a colorful, fun, non-violent, platforming game. In Bloom your goal is to collect as many flowers as you can and reach the exit as fast as possible.

    All while avoiding the weird inhabitants of the strange world of Bloom. Manipulate switches to find hidden areas, explore optional paths and test your wall-jumping skills.

    "It's quite refreshing to offer a game that is not about destruction and violence, but rather exploration, skill, puzzling and economy of game design." says Tobias Olsson, of Spell of Play Studios.

    Bloom is available for exclusive download via Spell of Play hUb, an unobtrusive digital distribution platform. Review copies are available on request.

    As a time limited bonus Spell of Play are offering a 60% discount and you only pay $5.98 for the full version of Bloom!

    Game Features

    * Crazy wall-jumping action!
    * Compete for best time and/or flower count!
    * View replays of high scoring games!
    * Explore the world of Bloom!
    * Manipulate switches and find your own way!
    * Original non-violent gameplay!

    Urban Extreme - Street Rage video game - Street date and Price structure announced

    Urban Extreme Street RageData Design Interactive are pleased to announce that the street date and price structure for their Nintendo Wii game entitled ‘Urban Extreme: Street Rage’ to be released on their Popcorn Arcade label, The game will begin hitting stores shelves across Europe on May 22nd SRP £19,99.

    Urban Extreme: Street Rage is set in Fortune City. As an experienced Street driver you are forced by the Underworld into a series of extreme and sometimes lethal urban races. Competing in these contests is a dirty business and could cost you your car, and even your life..
    • 32 Unique play and unlockable vehicle designs.
    • 16 level choices and Cup challenge modes set in a gritty urban environment.
    • Test your nerve and take out the most cars with explosive results in Carnage Mode.
    • Split screen multiplayer support with widescreen, and hires progressive scan modes.
    • Career mode: Spend your hard earnt prize money to buy new cars and enter more expensive races.
    The rules of the road don't apply in this high-speed, anything goes competition……

    Product Information
    Release date: 22nd May 2009
    Genre: Sports / Party
    No. of players: Up to 4 players
    Platform: Nintendo Wii

    BioShock 2 latest video PlayStation 3 game screenshots

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    BioShock 2 will be released simultaneously on PlayStation 3 this time around - here's some screenshots to keep you interested...

    the underwater city of Rapture, because we’re here to tell you just how amazing BioShock 2 is already looking, underlined by a drill-wielding Big Daddy of a main character.
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    BioShock 2 screenshot
    Hunting the Big Sisters and utilizing Plasmids to unload a host of destruction, the return of Rapture brings a whole new world of experiences.

    We listened last week as a some of the team behind the BioShock series talked about how this sequel came about and how this time around, you can take you Big Daddy outside the indoor confirms of Rapture and explore the surrounding sea. You now have the ability to Harvest or Adopt a Little Sister, and that dynamic will be an important driving force in the game and the incessant hunt for Adam.

    And in a few weeks, Jeff and I will hop over to publisher 2K Games for a video interview with some of the brains behind the game. Of course, we’ll need your questions to make that happen. So drop your burning inquiries as comments, and we’ll make sure to get the goods in the very near future.

    Official Release - The Chronicles of Spellborn MMORPG

    Chronicles of Spellborn MMORPGJoin the Adventure and make your Spellborn Chronicles!

    Acclaim Games is pleased to announce the official release of The Chronicles of Spellborn MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game). To celebrate the official launch, Acclaim will offer all players a free 2 week premium subscription, along with the introduction of a new credit card payment option for added convenience.

    With the official release, players are invited to join the fun in one of the most innovative MMORPG's on the market featuring a unique real-time combat system that truly sets the game apart!

    Acclaim now offers a new credit card payment option to easily purchase premium subscriptions online using a major credit card! With the addition of this new purchase option, players have the option of buying premium subscriptions with either a major credit card or Acclaim Coins, the universal virtual currency used for all Acclaim games. Those who purchase with Acclaim Coins can also take advantage of the special introductory discount pricing, offered for a limited time only.

    To commemorate the release, a special launch promotion will be available from April 23 to May 7 offering a FREE 2 week premium subscription for all new and existing players giving everyone a chance to evaluate the game and experience the unique real-time combat system of Spellborn. New players must register between April 23 and May 7 to get the free subscription.