10tons announces Boom Brigade video game for iPhone and iPod Touch

10tons Ltd. announced an upcoming title called Boom Brigade for iPhone and iPod Touch. The game is a mix of tower defense, top-down shooter, and line drawing games. The game will be released during September 2009 on App Store.

"We've tried to polish the game experience and difficulty curve to perfection. Now that the game is almost finished, we think that it offers a fun challenge for all kinds of players. It's easy to pick up, but reaching the higher boss waves takes some practice," commented game designer Timo Palonen. "I think it's one of the most enjoyable top down shooters to date. We wanted to create a classic game that uses modern controls on Apple's mobile devices."

The player controls a bunch of troopers each carrying a weapon of player's choosing: a minigun, a bazooka, or a shotgun. The troopers are controlled by drawing lines on the screen and they fire their weapons automatically at the alien horde. The game starts with one trooper and the reinforcements will be sent in as the pace picks up. The goal is to defend a bunker against the alien horde with an appetite for humans. The longer the player survives, the higher the score. Aliens drop loot which can be used to reinforce the brigade, heal the troops, upgrade the troopers, and repair the bunker.

Visit http://www.boombrigade.com to download screenshots and other material. The site also has information about the Awesome Boom Brigade Comics Competition.

AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity for Windows PCs - with videos

Dejobaan Games, LLC has launched "AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity" for Windows PCs.

Indie studio Dejobaan Games has just kicked "AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity" ("Aaaaa!") out of its nest. Bringing 80 levels of BASE jumping, rude gestures, and graffiti tagging together in a PC title, the game is now available from Direct2Drive, GamersGate, Impulse, Steam, WildTangent, and from Dejobaan's own website at www.dejobaan.com/aaaaa.






The jumps you make off buildings floating above Boston, Massachusetts are all about style and timing. You perform stunts, weaving around the bustling City for points, making split-second decisions: do you snake around those girders to earn a dozen "kisses," or glide along the side of that steel super-skyscraper for massive "hugs"? Aaaaa! then throws in the spectators - as you fall, give fans the thumbs-up and protesters the finger. And if you're hungry for a bit of civil disobedience, you can even ready the spraypaint and tag government buildings for points.

The game will also teach you how to debristle a pig.

Aaaaa! has garnered positive press over the course of its development. Thirteen1 magazine called it "...an electro-[fluorescent] cyber world that is both gorgeous and confusing... Aaaaa! is an unabashed adrenaline frenzy that will keep you entertained for ages." Mike Rose from Indiegames.com said, "Welcome to my pre-review for Aaaaa! which, in a nutshell, goes as follows: Buy this game." Anthony Burch from Destructoid said, "It may not come as much of a surprise given the title, but AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! also possesses a tremendous amount of character... It's got personality. It's different."

To quote one of Dejobaan's fans: "This may be the single greatest game ever created."

Availability and system requirements: AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity requires Windows XP/Vista; a 1.5GHz processor; 1GB system memory; a 3D card with 128MB video memory; and Microsoft DirectX 9.0c.

Rocket Racing video game on Xbox Live with tutorial and multiplayer videos

Rocket Racing has been released on Xbox Live Indie Games, available for purchase for 240 Microsoft Points. This is now the third game to be released under the Halfbrick Fridays range of casual games, and features a massive amount of content in one small download.

Halfbrick Rocket Racing uses a brand new analogue control system using just the left and right triggers. Press each one to power the rockets on each side of the racing craft, and alternate power between the two to turn and drift around over 40 tracks. The rockets will also serve to boost the craft off nearby walls, so the key to achieving the best times is to grind and slide around the perimeters of each track with speed and finesse.

Players can try over 40 unlockable tracks each with four medals to win, with race times uploaded to the Global Leaderboards to see where they rank against the rest of the world. Of course, the true value lies in multiplayer, with up to four players locally on one screen. With such intense speed, precise control and milliseconds between first and second place, multiplayer on Halfbrick Rocket Racing is an experience best served on the couch with likeminded speed freaks!
Check out the tutorial video narrated by Phil Larsen and Luke Muscat of Halfbrick, who explain the system of the game and walk the players through some of the earlier tracks.

Finally, the second official trailer with a huge variety of single and multiplayer footage:

Theatre of War 2- Kursk 1943 PC video game website launch

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 is a new game in the Theatre of War series of tactical World War II titles. Theatre of War 2 is considered to be one the most realistic simulations of modern battle ever played on a PC. The Battle of Kursk lasted for forty nine days, from July 5 till August 23, 1943 and has made its way into history as one of the most crucial conflicts of WWII.

It was the last strategic offensive the Germans were able to mount in the east. The resulting decisive Soviet victory gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war. From the first moment of the battle until the very last shell is fired players will be in charge of whichever side they choose. Players will have to carefully plan each conflict and work both tactically and strategically. The accomplishment of an objective will affect the outcome of the entire battle, for instance the player's detachment will move forward to the next battle, and so will their reinforcements, artillery and air support.

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 will feature over 20 new story-based missions with realistic military commanders such as Lieutenant General Ivan Chistyakov and Major General Walter Hoerlein. 40 types of military weaponry (including air defense guns, missile launchers, mortars), new vehicles and thirty types of small arms will be available in both the single player campaigns and the brand new multiplayer modes. The title will also ship with a built-in campaign generator to create numerous game scenarios for amazing value and replayability.

The website can be found at http://www.tow-game.com

First Integrated Remote Gun for Nintendo Wii Unleashes Mayhem

The launch of the CrossFire Remote Pistol for Nintendo Wii, the first and only available gun for Nintendo Wii that has the remote already integrated into the gun’s design.

Intead of designing just another plastic shell for housing the Wii remote, Penguin has actually designed the Crossfire with the remote already built in.

Accordingly, the A and B buttons and D-Pad have been repositioned for easy access and functionality. The Crossfire even works as a regular Wii remote for use with other, non-shooting games.

Product Highlights:
• The first integrated pistol remote for Wii games
• Works as a fully functional remote with other, non-shooting games
• Works with Wii shooting games including House of the Dead, Conduit, Resident Evil series, and others
• Designed to create a true gun experience
• A-Button repositioned for thumb access while holding pistol
• B-Button repositioned for trigger finger access
• D-Pad repositioned for immediate thumb access
• Intuitive button layout provides easy access to all essential controls
• Conforms to both left and right handed gamers
• Enhanced vibration function
• Built-in speakers for improved audio experience
• SRP: $39.99

“The Crossfire takes shooting games to a new level,” stated Richard Huang, President of Penguin United. “By integrating the remote into the design, as well as repositioning the buttons, we’ve created a much more realistic experience. The CrossFire offers all the benefits of a Nintendo Wii remote as well as providing a true gun experience.”

Bomberman returns with Bomberman Live Battlefest video game on Xbox LIVE Arcade

Latest Bomberman Game to Explode onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Winter
The man with the bomb in his hand is here to wreak havoc once again, as Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, brings Bomberman Live: Battlefest to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this Winter.

As the sequel to the critically acclaimed and highly successful downloadable title Bomberman LIVE, which has sold over 500,000 copies, Bomberman Live: Battlefest will feature the same frantic action with 8-person online multi-player that the series is known for, as well as a wealth of all-new features, including teams, new modes, new arenas, new power-ups, new costumes, and even the ability to use an avatar as a playable character.

“It’s Bomberman time again, and we’re thrilled to give fans another installment with much-demanded new features,” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Digital Download at Hudson Entertainment. “Bomberman is one of the most beloved figures in gaming and it’s a blast to continue the legacy of this fun and frenetic classic with Bomberman Live: Battlefest.”

Since winning ‘Best Overall XBLA Game’ and ‘Best Competitive Multi-player Game’ in the first-ever Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards at GDC 2008, Bomberman LIVE reignited the fuses of Bomberman fans around the world. In Bomberman Live: Battlefest, players will be able to choose from more arenas than ever, including an Adventure Island-themed arena, a shape-shifting MultiMaze and a Pirate Ship crashing through the waves. With the all new team play feature, 2-4 players can join up, battle other teams and set the online world on fire!

Players will also be able to customize their own Bomberman by choosing from a plethora of new costumes, as they mix and match pieces of Napoleon Bombaparte, Chef Bombardee, Sir Bombalot and more. With five new power-ups like the cluster bomb, rocket bomb and laser bomb, and four new modes like VIP, Bankroll, Capture the Flag and Capture the Crown, Bomberman Live: Battlefest is sure to be a fiery addition to gaming libraries everywhere!

About Bomberman

Originally launched in the US in 1987, the game captured gamers’ hearts with its simple yet challenging gameplay. With over 60 iterations on nearly all major consoles since then, and over 10 million units sold, winning accolades as the best multiplayer game of all time, this classic game has stood the test of time. Along the way, it also pioneered the “party game” genre, encouraging groups of 4 or more friends to duke it out in one room, and was the first series to contribute to Hudson’s reputation as the number one party game company.

Bonk- Brink of Extinction video game to download on Xbox LIVE, PlayStation Network and WiiWare

After almost 15 years of hibernation on consoles, Bonk returns in a new digital download title, Bonk: Brink of Extinction. Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, resurrects one of their most iconic characters on Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network and Nintendo WiiWare in early 2010.

The updated side scrolling adventure features next generation graphics meets retro gameplay style. With classic 2D platforming in a 3D world, Bonk: Brink of Extinction combines new enemies, collectables, downloadable content and online play for the first time in the series.

“As one of the most recognizable characters in gaming history, the return of Bonk has been widely requested by fans for years,” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. “Bonk: Brink of Extinction will delight fans as well as new gamers with its retro yet modern gameplay, updated graphics and online play!”

Bonk: Brink of Extinction is an all new downloadable adventure featuring story mode with co-op play. The loveable caveman Bonk and his huge head returns to save the world from a doomsday comet on a collision course with Earth. Meanwhile the comet’s magnetic field is driving the planet’s creatures crazy and smaller bits of debris are smashing into the jungle near Bonk's home. Bonk must swim, bite, climb, jump, run and headbutt his way through jungles, deserts and volcanic caverns while earning power ups, reaching check points and gaining extra health on a perilous journey to the very center of the planet. Bonk: Brink of Extinction also features new transformations as Bonk morphs into eight different forms by eating meat or encountering Primordial Ooze.

Initially made for NEC’s TurboGrafx-16 console in 1990, Bonk’s Adventure was a platform adventure title that earned a committed fan base and earned Game of the Year honors. Bonk’s Revenge and Bonk 3: Bonk’s Big Adventure followed up the classic title on TurboGrafx-16. Nintendo also featured Bonk in the Gameboy title also named Bonk’s Revenge and Super Bonk for the Super NES. With the introduction of the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console, Hudson brought back Bonk's Adventure as the first title available under the TurboGrafx-16 library.

Adventure, Puzzles and Movement, Lost In Shadow video game brings a New Dimension to Nintendo Wii

Hudson Entertainment will give gamers a glimpse into Lost In Shadow - a striking vision that follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress. Published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, Lost In Shadow will be exclusive to Nintendo Wii.

“Lost In Shadow is different from anything else seen on Nintendo Wii before - mixing unique platform elements with levels of puzzles into a stylized environment for a beautiful gameplay experience,” said Dai Kudo, director of consumer products at Hudson Entertainment. “The innovative shadow-based gameplay and artistic vision makes Lost In Shadow a truly breakthrough concept in videogames.”

In Lost In Shadow, players are confronted with a mysterious Tower in an alternative world. The Tower is filled with moving shadows yet at the same time, casts a large shadow on everything beneath it. With the help of a winged sylph known as “Spangle,” players can move lights in the foreground to create new shadowy walkways to previously inaccessible areas. Unaffected by gravity while traveling through this medieval landscape, the shadow boy solves mysteries and fights off enemies who stand in his way. The game’s combination of light, shadow, background and foreground creates a unique blend of novel gameplay features, morphing landscapes and artistic visuals.

Dead Space Extraction video game on Nintendo Wii out September 29th

The Panic Before the Terror Begins on September 29 As Dead Space Prequel Hits Retail Outlets Nationwide.

Visceral Games announce that Dead Space Extraction, the prequel to last year’s critically-acclaimed Dead Space, has gone gold. Recently nominated for a “Best of Show – Wii” award by IGN.com at the Gamescom trade show in Germany, Dead Space Extraction brings the series’ signature action-horror to an all new game, on an all-new platform. Dead Space Extraction is designed from the ground up for Nintendo Wii and will hit stores nationwide on September 29.



Gamers who pre-order at participating retailers will receive a special code that unlocks four of the game’s 10 unique challenge modes*. These intense, pulse-pounding difficulty levels pit players alone, or co-operatively with a friend against the Necromorph horde, competing for high scores and stylish kills. Players who do not pre-order the game must play through each chapter to earn and unlock the challenge modes.

Nintendo of America Vice President of Licensing, Steve Singer said, "We are excited that Visceral Games is bringing the next installment of the Dead Space franchise to Wii. Dead Space Extraction is shaping up to be an outstanding game and this high-quality, mature title will be a great addition to the Wii line up.”

Dead Space fans can play the game this weekend at Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, WA from September 4th – 7th. Gamers that come by the EA booth (No432) will be among the first to experience the terror.

Dead Space Extraction tells the story of four space colonists stranded on the Aegis VII mining colony in the furthest regions of deep space. The game introduces Lexine, an important new heroine to the Dead Space universe. As the crew fall victim to a mysterious contagion aboard the ship, it quickly becomes clear that protecting Lexine is their only hope for survival. The game features the highly polished, cinematic action experience that the Visceral Games team is known for.

This product has been rated M for Mature by ESRB.

Afro Ninja from Ninja Captains Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS video game HD video trailer

The combination of wacky humour, addictive gamezplay and exotic locations makes Ninja Captains a must-play title this year for anyone who owns a Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS... Dont miss out!