Hysteria Hospital video game - frantic fun and mayhem - with video

Keep your patients happy – organise the ward to treat their condition as quickly as possible.

Can you get the energy to make sure you clear all the beds before the next patient comes along? – the loss of patients could seriously damage your wealth!

Design and improve your ward for life-saving efficiency. Treat 15 conditions – all with cures using the latest “bleeding-edge” treatment!



Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward is set for release on Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PC on 17th July 2009.

Download Jane's Zoo video game free on PC, soon it will be also available Mac

Realore, a developer of such hits as Farm Mania and Jane's Hotel, announced the release of its brand-new time management game Jane's Zoo.

Jane is back again! This time well-known lady decides to save the extinct wild animals. You have a chance to help her in organizing asylums for the animals all over the world and taking care of them.

Now Jane’s Zoo available exclusively on Realore web site http://www.realore.com/games/janeszoo

At the very beginning Jane pays attention on a great disaster on our planet. While her traveling around the world she sees a lot of factories and plants that cause water and air pollution. Pour wild animals die in such a horrible living conditions. Jane can’t stand it and she will do anything to stop destroying our planet! And you have a unique chance to help her in this fine business!

Jane's Zoo game is divided into 3 main parts so you will travel to Europe, Asia and Africa. Each place has its own climate, animals and traditions so you’ll have to be careful! Jane won’t let you down and help in any situation. By the way, helping animals is not as boring as you may think: unique wild animals, baby animals (watch them growing!), different weather conditions, fascinating mini-games etc.

Feel the atmosphere of the wild nature and spirit of freedom with Jane’s Zoo! Now Jane decides to save the extinct wild animals. You have a chance to help her in organizing asylums for the animals all over the world and taking care of them.

Download Jane's Zoo for free on PC, soon it will be also available Mac

Rare animals and wild nature in general are in your hands now! Help Jane and save the world! Think of the future today with this fascinating colorful Jane’s Zoo game!

Grigsby, Joel Billings and Keith Brors are working hard to bring gamers WWII on the Eastern Front.

Matrix Games and 2by3 Games are proud to announce that Gary Grigsby’s War in the East: The German-Soviet War 1941-1945 is in development.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “War in the East is still in the early stages of development but already the gameplay is proving to be fantastic. We know anticipation for this title is very high and we look forward to giving you more and more details about yet another 2by3 Games blockbuster as they become available!”

Gary Grigsby’s War in the East: The German-Soviet War 1941-1945 is a turn-based World War II strategy game stretching across the entire Eastern Front. Gamers can engage in an epic campaign, including division-sized battles with realistic and historical terrain, weather, orders of battle, logistics and combat results. As with all the award-winning titles made by the 2by3 Games team, factors such as supply, fatigue, experience, morale and the skill of your divisional, corps and army leaders all play an important part in determining the results at the front line. Gary Grigsby’s War in the East will come with a massive Eastern Front scenario as well as smaller scenarios all with different strategic and operational challenges.

Features include:

• 10 miles per hex and Weekly turns
• 25,760 hexes or over 2.5 million square miles of battlespace
• Division sized maneuver units (with some brigades/regiments and Soviet Corps)
• German Corps/Army HQs and Soviet Army/Front HQs
• Map covers from 100 miles west of Berlin in the west to the Urals in the east, and from 150 miles north of Leningrad in the north to Baku and Sofia in the south.
• Independent Corps/Army battalions to attach to maneuver units
• Air units by group in their own airbase units
• Detailed production
• Losses in individual vehicles and squads
• Detailed yet automatic accounting for support personnel and supplies/fuel/ammunition
• Historical commander ratings
• Accounts for troops/vehicles that are disrupted, disabled and fatigued
• Accurately depicts the need for training units before entering combat
• Detailed weather zones and ice levels
• Full war as well as smaller scenarios
• Intricate Fog of War rules and unit detection levels

Gary Grigsby’s War in the East: The German-Soviet War 1941-1945 is scheduled to be available by the end of 2009, get more information on the game from its official product page.

Warped Tour and Foreigner tracks added to Rock band

Harmonix and MTV Games announced that three additional tracks from artists performing on this year’s international Warped Tour, as well as a three pack from classic rockers Foreigner, will be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content next week for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

The Warped Tour is an annual international music and extreme sports festival that began in 1994 and features a diverse line-up of bands, as well as pro-skating and BMX exhibitions. This week, five tracks from Warped Tour artists A Day to Remember, Bad Religion, Chiodos, Escape the Fate and Underoath were made available in the Rock Band Music Store, and next week, three more tracks from Warped Tour artists – Dear and the Headlights, The Devil Wears Prada and Thrice – will be available for download.

Three tracks from classic rock favorites Foreigner, which formed in 1976 and have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, will also be available beginning June 30. “Blue Morning Blue Day,” “Feels Like the First Time” and “Head Knocker” will be available in the Rock Band Music Store. Additionally, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club makes their Rock Band debut with “Weapons of Choice,” from the band’s 2007 album, Baby 81.

Tracks:
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club “Weapon Of Choice”
Dear and the Headlights “Sweet Talk”
The Devil Wears Prada “Hey John, What’s Your Name Again?”
Foreigner “Blue Morning, Blue Day”
Foreigner “Feels Like the First Time”
Foreigner “Headknocker”
Thrice “Image of the Invisible”
(All tracks are original master recordings)
These tracks will be available for purchase as part of the “Foreigner Pack” or “Warped Tour 02 Pack” or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 systems.

Release Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
(Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
(PlayStation®Store)

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change **

Price: $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$5.49 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Foreigner Pack” and “Warped Tour 02 Pack”

Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360
PlayStation Network

New Dirt 2 video game trailer released

Dirt 2 will be on sale this September and Codemasters is promising...

“…a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.”

Dirt 2 will feature officially licensed rally cars and off-road vehicles which has been specifically selected to deliver aggressive and fast paced racing.

Dirt 2 will feature seven vehicle classes with the opening drive being with the Group N Subaru. In addition to the main campaign there will be full online functionality with head to head competitive play and some new social features.

Gran Turismo 5 PlayStation 3 video game out in September - a last!

'Now Gamer' reports a release date of September 25th 2009 for the long awaited Gran Turismo 5 PlayStation 3 video game.

Polyphony’s frontrunner screams into view at last...

While many have complained about the Gran Turismo series’ way of using ‘teaser’ versions of the games such as Prologue, it does make a lot of sense. Polyphony famously loves to lavish its full releases with attention until they’re as good as they can possibly be, meaning that only with a little taster of the action will fans be satisfied with the lengthy gaps between each proper title. So with the finishing touches finally being done to GT5, it’s time to finish up with Grid or – if you’re particularly slow – Prologue since when the main event kicks off, you’re not going to have time to so much as look at another racing sim.

Read the full post on their website here...

Michael Jackson Thriller video FREE download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

To celebrate the life of, pop legend, Michael Jackson Xbox LIVE Marketplace is offering FREE download of the Thriller iconic video.

Previously the Thriller video cost 1,200 Microsoft Points.

The landmark 1983 music video by John Landis for the 50 million copy selling Thriller album.

Jackson had been featured in several video games, including Sega Corp.'s Moonwalker for the arcade and the Sega Genesis console. He also appeared in a cameo in the music title Space Channel 5 for the Sega Dreamcast.

Watch the Moonwalk video game trailer here on gamezplay...

Pangya migration from Albatross 18 on Tuesday June 30th

Users Who Had Albatross 18 Accounts Before Pangya Re-Launched In U.S. Must Submit Their Account Recovery Requests By 11:59 PDT June 30

Ntreev USA announce it will be closing Pangya migration from Albatross 18 at 11:59 PDT June 30th. This means any Albatross 18 users who want to migrate their accounts over to Pangya must submit their recovery requests to Ntreev USA before the cutoff time on June 30. After that, the account recovery service will no longer be available.

This announcement is only for players who had played Albatross 18 and have not yet submitted a request for account recovery. For players who have never played the previous version of Pangya, this announcement does not apply. Albatross 18 players can request account recovery through the‘RECOVER ACCOUNT’ button located on the right side of Ntreev’s website at:

http://Pangya.ntreev.net.

Pangya is a casual golf game that takes the difficult rules of golf an transforms them into an easy to pick-up and play casual golf experience that a player of any skill level can enjoy. Pangya is free for players to download and play, while some items in the game including certain characters, clothing sets, new equipment and accessories are available to purchase via micro-transaction. The in-game currency in Pangya, called Pang, allows players to purchase items from the in-game shop that will enhance a character. The in-game shop also provides new inventory and equipment and offers players the ability to send gifts and more. Gamers can earn Pang by finishing a hole at par or better and by showcasing powerful shots.



For more information about Ntreev USA visit www.ntreev.net.

Nintendo DS - What's Cooking Jamie Oliver game cooking fun delicious recipes

All the fun of cooking with great games and Jamie Oliver's recipes for you to create, enjoy and share.

Learn how to prepare 100 of Jamie's delicious recipes using real ingredients in your
kitchen at home, or in the virtual kitchens on your Nintendo DS.

Fun games and interactive step-by-step instructions guide you on a cooking journey,
whether you're a beginner cook or a brilliant chef!

Features:

* Interactive cookbook: Use the 'hands free' voice recognition tool to help you create 100 of Jamie's cracking recipes.
* Cooking games: Follow and recreate Jamie's recipes in 10 original 3D kitchens with hundreds of utensils and ingredients to choose from.
* Cooking challenge: Cook against the clock! Work your way up to becoming a master chef
* Cooking assistant: Create and store your own shopping lists.
* Recipe creator: Allows you to store up to 100 of your own recipes. Plus share with your friends over wi-fi!

Pre-order Halo 3 - ODST now and receive Sgt. Johnson as a playable Firefight character

Listen up rookies! “Halo 3: ODST” drops on September 22, but will you and your team have what it takes to survive the Covenant onslaught in the new cooperative multiplayer mode, Firefight? Firefight will put you to the test as you and your friends assume the role of an ODST squad and fight together to take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies.

It’s where new “Halo” heroes will be born, and an opportunity to step into the boots of a legend. If you pre-order “Halo 3: ODST” at participating retailers, you will receive a token to unlock grizzled UNSC hero Sgt. Johnson as a playable character in Firefight.

Fan favourite and “Halo” series stalwart Sergeant Avery Junior Johnson is a tough-as-nails career Marine who has been in more life or death battles than you've had hot meals. He’s survived more infectious Flood outbreaks, greased more Covenant bad guys, and earned more medals than any other twenty soldiers. And now you get to walk a mile in his shoes.

New campaign
Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie, “Halo 3: ODST” is a new game in the “Halo” saga that lets people experience events leading up to the epic story told in “Halo 3” through the eyes of an ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant’s invasion of New Mombasa.

New cooperative multiplayer experience
In addition to a brand new campaign, “Halo 3: ODST” introduces a new cooperative multiplayer mode called Firefight which allows “Halo” fans to experience co-operative gaming in a whole new way: they will be fighting as members of an ODST squad against waves of increasingly challenging enemies across a variety of battlefields. This experience is made even more intense with the integration of “Halo 3’s” “skulls,” which progressively activate as time goes on to alter the gameplay and up the challenge. Players will battle through wave after wave in search of high scores, Achievements and bragging rights.

The complete “Halo 3” competitive multiplayer collection
“Halo 3: ODST” also includes a second standalone disc with three new “Halo 3” multiplayer maps, all original “Halo 3” maps, as well as the “Legendary,” “Heroic,” and “Mythic” Map packs for a total of 24 maps.

Ensure your place in the “Halo: Reach” beta
Purchasing “Halo 3: ODST” will ensure “Halo” fans get access to the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta when the beta goes live in the future. Announced at E3 2009, “Halo: Reach” is the prequel to the blockbuster “Halo” trilogy and is scheduled for release in fall of 2010.

“Halo 3: ODST” will have a suggested retail price of £39.99. “Halo 3: ODST” is rated PEGI 16+.

Fatal Fury - Garou-Mark of the Wolves throw some fists of fury on Xbox LIVE arcade

Battle it out in “Fatal Fury: Garou-Mark of the Wolves” on Xbox LIVE Arcade. This classic Japanese arcade fighter game is the latest release in the “Fatal Fury” series and its coming straight to Xbox LIVE Arcade, your premier destination for quality, action-packed downloadable games.

Hit the streets of Southtown and fight for the tournament win with legendary tactics like “Just Defense,” “T.O.P.” and “Braking.” Train your skills and choose from a variety of characters to maximize your street fighting credit on Xbox LIVE.

Published and developed by SNK Playmore Corp., “Fatal Fury: Garou-Mark of the Wolves” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer

Face Button Punching may be added download for Fight Night Round 4

Another Fight Night issue that has the gamers talking is the lack of face buttons to throw punches (part of Fight Night 3).

EA have indicated that it may be added as Download content not sure if it may be free.

Fight Night Round 4 freeze bug has EA on the ropes

The Xbox 360 version of Fight Night Round 4 has been freezing on a number of Xbox 360 consoles. EA are aware and say the problem of freezing is only effecting a small number of players.

The demo version had a similar problem but EA put that down to hardware. This freeze bug involes retail versions of Fight Night Round 4 and EA say it is related to an HDD issue and some files contained there in.

Hopefully an update will fix the freeze issue soon.

Hatton v Pacquiao fight video Fight Night Round 4 video game Manny Pacquiao KOs Ricky Hatton

Final Fantasy XI player sues Squares Enix for $5 million over hidden charges

Gamasutra reports... A US resident has filed a class action suit against Square Enix accusing them of deceptive advertising, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment related to the online game Final Fantasy XI.

The suit, filed in California, is seeking $5 million in damages. "(Square Enix) engaged in various levels of deceptive advertising, unfair business practices, and fraudulent concealment with respect to the online games at the point of purchase," the suit said.

The filing alleges the following against Square Enix:

"This case narrowly focuses on Defandants deceptive advertising, unfair advertising, and fraudulent concealment to conceal certain critical information about their online games. The deceptive advertising, unfair and undisclosed business practices, and concealment concern, among others:

1. Licensing of the online games software disguised as a sale
2. Monthly fees ("fees") to play online games
3. Penalties for late payment fees
4. Interest charges for late payment fees
5. Charges while the online game account is suspended
6. Termination of the right to use the online game for late payment of the fees
7. User restrictions and conditions related to the online games
8. Termination of game data for late payment of the fees

The filing estimated that the number of people to take part in the class action "will number greater than 100,000", based on the "Defendant's online game database."

Full post here...

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 PC video game returns

One of the top selling PC game franchises of all time returns with all new stunning 3D graphics and expanded gamezplay! Experience your park like never before, add yourself and your friends to the crowd, ride the coasters you design, and view the thousands of detailed guests up close and personal.


Stunning new 3D graphics Ride the coasters with the all new Coaster Cam All new rides and attractions Realistic day/night and weather cycles Add cinematic special effects to your rides including earthquakes, monster attacks, flames and smoke New VIP visitors create unique and humorous challenges

Fun-filled, Action-packed Original Dragon Ball Story to Nintendo Wii First Time with 3D Graphics Autumn 2009

NAMCO BANDAI Games announce the forthcoming launch of Dragon Ball - Revenge of King Piccolo exclusively for Nintendo Wii. Scheduled for European launch this autumn 2009, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo promises to thrill fans with the first ever appearance of the original Dragon Ball story on Wii in glorious 3D.

Heading back to the early days of the Dragon Ball story, players will control Kid Goku as he sets out on fantastic adventures with his friends. The title faithfully reproduces the uniqueness and special humour of the early Dragon Ball series, while adding an original blend of action and adventure to the mix. With the original Japanese music and voiceover included for maximum authenticity, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo offers fans a dazzling new experience with the characters and universe they know and love.

The visuals in Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo take the series to a new level by faithfully reproducing on-screen the original drawings of legendary Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama down to the finest pen strokes. Thanks to the high-quality, state-of-the-art graphics, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the Dragon Ball universe like never before.

Game modes include Story mode which follows Kid Goku from the Red Ribbon Saga to the King Piccolo Saga with the ability to replay previously completed stages, and the unlockable VS mode where players can take different unlocked characters into battle.

With in-game collectables, a host of unlockables, and more fun, fights and adventure than ever before all delivered in dazzling 3D, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo is the definitive Dragon Ball videogame experience coming to Wii this autumn 2009.

Budokai Tenkaichi Saga Continues coming to PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360

NAMCO BANDAI Games announce the launch of Dragon Ball - Raging Blast, the latest instalment in the Budokai Tenkaichi saga and the first video game in the Budokai Tenkaichi series to arrive on the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring stunning HD graphics and audio, destructible environments and enhanced character features, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast takes players far beyond the realms of the original anime series, blasting its way into retailers in Europe and the PAL territories this autumn 2009.

Interactive and destructible environments bring a new layer of intensity to the battle stages featured in Dragon Ball: Raging Blast. Smash opponents into rocks to increase their damage count and gain the upper hand in battles.

Featuring the series’ trademark combat style, the game hosts a variety of the most popular characters taken from the series, all of which have enhanced features such as facial expressions for a deeper level of immersion into the Dragon Ball universe.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast boasts superior graphics that enhance the sense of the characters’ speed and power. In addition to classic signature moves, characters also benefit from a new “Super Rising” move which allows more variety in the battle stages and lets players explore new areas of the Dragon Ball universe.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft is coming to retailers across Europe and the PAL regions this coming autumn 2009.

Art from Enix Nantsu Kaza No Shima Monogatari game - The Seven Blasts of Wind in Island Story

This post over on Game Set Watch has some artwork from Enix adventure game Nanatsu Kaze No Shima Monogatari - The Seven Blasts of Wind in Island Story Sega Saturn video game.
They have lots more here on their site...

UK Harvey Nichols use Street Fighter video game to promote sale

Harvey Nichols Summer Sale 2009 was promoted with a print advertising campaign featuring fashion conscious fighters from video games such as Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. Each character is decked out in the latest designer clothes, with the men in Alexander McQueen suits and women in Rodarte dresses, modelling the luxury items that can be found for up to 50 per cent less during the sale period.

The Sales Fighters campaign was developed at DDB London by executive creative director Jeremy Craigen, head of art Grant Parker, art directors/copywriters Graeme Hall and Hunter Somerville, illustrator Mathieu Raynault, photographer Rick Guest and designer Steven Wilson.

Pedometer based games - Personal Trainer Walking, My Weight Loss Coach Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver and Pokewalker

New pedometer-based games have arrived with Nintendo DS releases like Nintendo's Personal Trainer - Walking and Ubisoft's My Weight Loss Coach both bundling pedometer accessories.

Even Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, destined to be two of the highest-selling titles in Japan this year they come with a PokeWalker that encourages players to walk with the accessory so they can gain XP for their creatures or earn currency in-game.

Bandai and SSD Company have their own standalone pedometer-based game coming out this July, Yuuhokei: Tenkatouitsu ~ Aruite Sengoku no Hasha to Nare, which loosely translates as Walking Meter: Unification ~ Become the Ruler of the Warring States by Walking.



As the title suggests, you can play as three different warlords from Japan's Warring States period (15th to 17th century) -- Oda Nobunaga, Takeda Shingen, and Uesugi Kenshin. The game will also feature over 70 other warlords, such as Date Masumane and Akechi Mitsuhide. Though you might not recognize some of these names, these characters have experienced a surge of popularity recently in Japan with the Sengoku Basara games/anime.

The way the pedometer works, you keep the accessory in a pocket and amass troops by walking, increasing your army's ranks as you go about their day. According to Bandai, "you can dominate the enemy with your large army if you walk a lot." Your soldiers can attack with spears, guns, bows and arrows, and more.

There will also be a corresponding website where you can record your weight and how much you've walked. As you progress through your warlord's campaign/storyline, you'll also receive codes that you can put into the website to see details of local warlords and a map of Japan showing the areas you've unified.

Bandai's target audience for Walking Meter: Unification is men and women in their 30s who have an appreciation of history. The company has high hopes for this product, too, expecting to sell over 10 million units by the end of 2010.

And if conquering rival warlords and unifying Japan isn't your thing, apparently there are three other similar pedometer-based titles that've been released in Japan -- Space Battleship Yamato (Star Blazers), Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri (a.k.a. Marco), and Kacho Kosaku Shima - all of which are based on manga/anime properties.