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Rise Of The Triad Available Early 2010 For Apple iPhoneTM, Apple iPod touch®® And Apple iPad

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:13:40 GMT

The classic first person shooter game, Rise of the Triad, will soon be available for download at the App Store for all iPhone™ OS platforms, including the Apple iPod touch® and Apple iPad. Mobila Interactive, LLC, a company specializing in creating applications for the mobile world, and Apogee Software, LLC, the legendary publisher that helped create the first-person-shooter genre, have partnered to bring this classic to Apple iPhone™, Apple iPod touch®, and future Apple iPad users.

“We are very honored to be working with industry pioneer like Apogee Software to bring this groundbreaking game from the 90's to platforms of the 21nd century,” said Yevegeniy Goyfman, co-founder of Mobilia Interactive. “It is exciting to be a major part of re-introducing classics like Rise of the Triad and allowing fans to re-live the experience, as well as share these true entertainment treasures with a new generation of gamers.”

“Rise of the Triad introduced a lot of 'industry firsts'”, says Terry Nagy, Chief Creative Officer of Apogee Software. “Many features pioneered by Apogee long ago have become integral to the first person shooters of today. We are thrilled to be working with Mobila Interactive to bring our legacy title to the iPhone™ OS platforms.”

Game features include:

* An Apple iPhone™ OS port true to the original game.
* Original game soundtrack.
* A number of customizable control schemes.
* Four full game episodes containing 32 super huge levels - up to one million sq. feet, and up to 16 stories high!
* Secret levels, hidden rooms, and other surprises.
* Play as one of five players, each with unique attributes and abilities.
* Look both up and down, up to 45 degrees, to see what is above and below.
* Ten unique, real digitized enemies (actual Apogee employees!).

Rise of Tirad is supported on Apple iPhone™ OS 2.0 and higher, including:

· iPhone™ 2G

· iPod touch® (1st gen.)

· iPhone™ 3G

· iPod touch® (2nd gen.)

· iPhone™ 3Gs

· iPad

Other applications created and released by Mobila Interactive for the Apple iPhone™ and Apple iPod touch® products include: Cryptix, Powermanga, Super Methane Brothers and Tyrian.

Ninja Blade for PC goes gold & shipped & pack shot

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:10:36 GMT

Leading videogame publisher Iceberg Interactive along with Noviy Disk is proud to announce that its PC version of their premier quality action game "Ninja Blade" has gone gold and is currently being shipped to the distributor. With the release of Ninja Blade coming up, Iceberg Interactive also reveals its own official pack shot for the popular hack-and-slash game.
Iceberg Interactive CEO Erik Schreuder says: "With Ninja Blade, gamers will enjoy an adrenaline pumping game that combines immersive arcade ninja action, stunning graphics and a captivating storyline. While Ninja Blade was released online some weeks ago, we have jointly continued to work on the retail goldmaster and made some adjustments. The game can be played with a keyboard and also with a controller, copying that console experience but with top-notch PC graphics. We're very excited to finally see the game being shipped to retail shelves and any fan of anime, manga, ninja or just insanely quick fighting action, should check it out."

Ninja Blade is set within modern day Tokyo, where parasites known as alpha-worms have mysteriously appeared, unleashing a wave of human destruction as they rapidly spread east, reaching the shores of Tokyo. With the future of humankind hanging in the balance, an exclusive and elite team possessing highly specialized skills is formed to eliminate the enemy onslaught, and ultimately save mankind from complete obliteration.

To find out more about Ninja Blade and to keep up with the latest news on the game, visit http://www.iceberg-interactive.com

Key features:

* Unique Ninja abilities - To help defeat the genetically mutated monsters, players will have the special abilities of "Ninja Vision" and "Todome" at their fingertips. Enabling "Ninja Vision" will allow players to detect and analyze potential enemy weak points, secret paths, and hidden information within the environment. Beware though, while using "Ninja Vision", characters become susceptible to excess damage. "Todome" is a special attack that destroys an enemy characterï's core (heart), by dealing a fatal wound. Balanced and calculated use of both these abilities will be critical to progressing through the game.
* Variety of weapons, tools and 'Ninjutsu' specialized Ninja powers - offer an enticing array of options. Varied environments force players to think strategically about which set of weapons and tools will be most effective at conquering their way through different levels. Everything from dual wielding swords to huge great swords each have distinctive features and characteristics, so choose wisely! 'Ninjutsu' is a special power that results in an explosive electrical force to either stun enemies or protect oneself from attack. Only true Ninja Masters can achieve this technique.
* Interactive Quick Time Eevents - Scattered throughout integral parts of the storyline, characters will come across various quick-time events where players will have the opportunity to directly interact with in-game cut-scenes. Quick reflexes will be rewarded as players interact with controller buttons as directed on screen during intense battles.
* Modern Realism - 'Ninja Blade' offers a fresh twist to the classic ninja saga by basing all 3D gaming maps directly from the actual skyscrapers and building tops in modern day Tokyo.

LEGO Star Wars III The Clone Wars

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:09:07 GMT

LucasArts and TT Games today announced the development of LEGO® Star Wars™ III: The Clone Wars™. The next chapter in the award-winning LEGO® Star Wars videogame franchise, LEGO® Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will combine the best elements of all previous LEGO® games while adding brand new gameplay to make it the most action-packed LEGO® videogame to date. Developed by the same team at Traveller's Tales that created the critically acclaimed LEGO® Star Wars and LEGO® Indiana Jones™ series, the game will ship on the Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Xbox 360®videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows in the Autumn of 2010.
“LucasArts continues to set the bar for next-generation family entertainment,” said Darrell Rodriguez, president of LucasArts. “The LEGO® Star Wars franchise is a massive hit with fans, bringing in sales of over 20 million units worldwide. We're thrilled to extend this experience to LEGO® Star Wars III: The Clone Wars, delivering the humour and fun players expect from this award winning franchise.”

“LucasArts is an amazing partner, and working with them on the next iteration of the LEGO® Star Wars series continues to be a great experience,” said Tom Stone, director at TT Games. “The team at TT is working hard at making this simply the best LEGO® game ever with all new gameplay and features never before seen in a LEGO® game.”

LEGO® Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will include all the characters from both seasons of the hugely popular animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as some fan-favourite characters from the beloved theatrical Star Wars Saga. The game will feature brand new battle modes, giving players unique, head-to-head combat and an upgraded level builder, allowing the creation of customized bases and in-game battlefields. Play either as a Jedi or Separatist with all-new character abilities, such as Squad command, Lightsaber slicing, Lightsaber jumps, long distance Jedi attacks and Grapple Tie-Ups, all within a new, easy-to-navigate hub.

For more information on LEGO® Star Wars III: The Clone Wars please visit http://www.legostarwars.com.

Half-Minute Hero launches 30-second radio show in association with best games broadcast One Life Left

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:30:21 GMT

8th February 2010: Rising Star Games and Resonance FM's One Life Left have today announced 'Half-Minute HerOLLs' - a four-part audio experiment which combines Half-Minute Hero with the Games Media Award-winning broadcast to create the world's fastest gaming news.

Running for four weeks from 9th February through until 8th March 2010, the One Life Left Half-Minute Specials will round up everything that's been happening in the previous week - all in just 30 seconds.
The 30-second specials will bridge the gap between series five and six, as the team take a much-deserved break from delivering what's literally been described as the "best games broadcast" (2009 GMAs). The 'Half-Minute HerOLLs' will be available free to One Life Left iTunes subscribers every Tuesday morning, and also available to stream from the Rising Star Games Hoshi site ( http://www.risingstargames.com/hoshi).

"Simon was playing Half-Minute Hero around the same time as we were all discussing what we should do during the break between seasons," says Ann Scantlebury, news reader, One Life Left. "Well here's proof we really shouldn't drink: what was clearly a ridiculous idea has quickly become reality, and we're going to try to sum up the week's most important gaming news, in just 30 seconds. Given the theme tune lasts 28 seconds, that's going to be quite a challenge."

"This is another example of how Half-Minute Hero has captured the imagination of game-players the world over," adds Martin Defries, managing director, Rising Star Games. "We're delighted to be working with the best games broadcast in the country on what should hopefully be the audio equivalent of the most inventive games around and prove that an idea that shouldn't quite work on paper, is brilliant in reality."

A homage to a bygone era, Half-Minute Hero fuses old-school visuals with a modern-day twist. In each level, a Dark Lord discovers a new way to destroy our Hero's world: he must solve a series of puzzles and level-up enough to defeat the massive end-of-level boss. In 30 seconds. Every time.

The first Half-Minute HerOLL will be available on Tuesday 9th February 2010.

Half-Minute Hero will be available on PlayStation Portable on Friday 12th February 2010.

Series six of One Life Left will begin on Resonance FM in March 2010.

METAL GODS MEGADETH OFFER UP RUST IN PEACE FOR DOWNLOAD IN ROCK BAND

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:52:05 GMT

Guildford, UK. – Feb. 5, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that the entirety of the seminal metal album Rust In Peace from Megadeth, will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.
Megadeth is among the more than 390 bands currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii
‪In March, Megadeth will join forces with Testament and Exodus for a month-long jaunt that will find these thrash titans crisscrossing the nation on the Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour. Rust In Peace, the American heavy metal band's fourth album, was released in 1990 and received Grammy® Award nominations for Best Metal Performance in both 1991 and 1992. IGN named the Platinum-certified Rust In Peace its fourth most influential metal album of all time. This album joins Megadeth's 1986 album, Peace Sells… But Who's Buying?, the entirety of which is also available for download in the Rock Band Music Store.

"This record is one of my favorites from my catalogue, and you will see the twists and turns that make Rust In Peace the quintessential Thrashterpiece that it is!" said Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine.

Available on Xbox 360 and Wii (Feb. 9) and PlayStation 3 system (Feb. 11):

• “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due”
• “Hangar 18”
• “Take No Prisoners”
• “Five Magics”
• “Poison Was the Cure”
• “Lucretia”
• “Tornado of Souls”
• “Dawn Patrol”
• “Rust in Peace… Polaris”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Rust In Peace (Album),” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii.

Price: £.99 UK (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
£7.49 UK (1200 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Rust In Peace (Album)”
(200 Wii Points™) per track

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

NEW STUFF FOR SUPREME COMMANDER 2

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:39:36 GMT

Square Enix Europe Ltd. today releases a new selection of assets for the forthcoming Supreme Commander 2. You'll find ACU Commander artwork, Unit trailers and a host of new screens online now.

BOMB BOUNCER.
This unit is quite remarkable it has a massive shield that is projected out over the top of it protecting itself and all of the units within the area. Now, when incoming weapon fire hits this shield it actually bounces back and this is where the bomb bouncer gets its name and it has a special weapon called the mega-blast that charges when various missiles and bombs hit the shield, when you're ready you hit the mega-blast button and you do a massive amount of damage to units up above and in the immediate area and you can also charge the mega blast with your energy reserves before you go into battle.

THE PULINSMASH
This unit is outrageous its massive and it deploys these big arms that spin and creates this vortex, this field inside ,that sucks enemy units up into it. Now the first one it sucks up it actually suspends, but the second one that comes in smashes against the first one and blows them both up! Very powerful , very devastating, it sucks tanks up off the ground and suck aircraft that are flying past right out of the air smashing them together..Boom! The Pulinsmash, another great experimental unit in SUPREME COMMANDER®2.

The Kraken
This is a very unique experimental unit, it has a very intimidating look and its look matches its firepower! It can take on nearby ships, it can Zap aircraft and you can take it close to the shore and attack structures and units on land and you can also take on enemy submarines as well . It's just a lot of fun and you can take this unit out and have a blast at everything you meet…the Cybran experimental submarine, the Kraken.

Ghost Buster: Microsoft's SideWinder X4 Keyboard Debuts Advanced Anti-Ghosting Technology

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:12:34 GMT

Microsoft's SideWinder X4 Keyboard, designed with the industry's most advanced anti-ghosting technology, will be hitting stores across the UK on the 17th March 2010. Developed by the Applied Sciences Group, this new cutting edge technology ensures gamers' most complex key combinations will be recognized by the computer to keep the game in action. On top of this, the SideWinder X4 also offers other advanced gaming features such as macro recording, mode and profile switching, as well as adjustable backlighting.
I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost

The Applied Sciences Group, the development team that works across the Microsoft Entertainment & Devices Division, created the anti-ghosting technology with gamers in mind. This advanced technology takes anti-ghosting to the next level by allowing gamers to press up to 26 keys at once. Because each key is scanned independently by the keyboard hardware, each key press is cleverly detected regardless of how many other keys are being pressed at the same time. It's this that sees the SideWinder X4 Keyboard ahead of the game, letting users execute key combinations and taking full advantage of their skill and speed.

“We're always looking for new and novel ways to enhance people's interactions with their PCs,” said Steven Bathiche, research manager of the Applied Sciences Group at Microsoft. “We know that ghosting can be a problem for gamers, so we wanted to develop a way to eliminate this issue and improve the overall gaming experience, and we've succeeded with the new anti-ghosting technology in the SideWinder X4 Keyboard.”

Precise Gaming Keyboard With Advanced Features

The SideWinder X4 Keyboard also offers more of the features gamers need to stay at the top of their game. Macro recording lets them string together multiple moves into one press of a button, and the new automatic macro repetition feature lets them repeat the macro over and over as needed with one key. Mode and profile switching also provides easy ways to customize the keyboard for different games and users while adjustable backlighting lets gamers select the lighting level that meets their needs

SEGA ANNOUNCES SONIC the hedgehog 4 Episode I

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 07:45:29 GMT

Previously teased as Project Needlemouse, the first Sonic the Hedgehog™ title developed exclusively for download is confirmed!

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (TBC, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the first game developed specifically for the download market from the world's fastest hedgehog. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I will be available via download on Microsoft XBLA, Sony PSN and Nintendo WiiWare, bringing with it the addictive classic 2D side scrolling action that Sonic fans have been waiting for.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I offers sublime 2D gameplay through beautifully rendered HD environments. Fans will be able to speed through each level with the classic Spin Dash move, and destroy enemies using the Homing Attack. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I sees the return of the much-loved special stages and takes players through a variety of different Zones, all inspired by the Mega Drive era.

Each level from Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I is separately selectable from the main menu, making it easy for players to replay their favorite sections as they wish. Long time fans will not be disappointed as they rejoin the action and face all new intense boss battles against everyone's favourite villain – the ever devious and evil – Dr. Eggman!

“Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I is a return to the classic game style of the original Sonic games” commented Gary Knight, European Marketing Director SEGA Europe Ltd. “It's great to be able to offer fans of the Sonic series the type of game they have been asking for in a high definition experience.”

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I will be available in Summer 2010 for XBLA, PSN, and WiiWare. For more information about Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I please visit http://www.sega.com

TORCHLIGHT THE NEW HACK'N'SLASH CREATED BY DIABLO DEVELOPERS - BOXED VERSION TO HIT STORE SHELVES IN MARCH!

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:24:49 GMT

The Austrian publisher JoWooD Entertainment has obtained the rights to distribute Runic games' brand-new Hack and Slash game “Torchlight”, adding another triple-A brand to JoWooD's distribution titles in the first quarter of 2010. The publisher takes over all Marketing and PR, as well as sales agendas for Torchlight. The game will be available in retail stores by end of March – as demanded by many fans who still prefer to own a physical copy of games they buy.
Torchlight and Runic Games:
Torchlight was developed by Runic Games. The studio consists of the former Diablo creators Max and Erich Schaefer and several more famous representatives of the international game dev scene. So far the game has received average ratings of well over 80% worldwide, as well as several awards, and the game's sales curve has been rising continuously.

Albert Seidl, CEO JoWooD Group, explains:„JoWooD Entertainment will utilize its highly effective distribution network to optimally position the game in stores all over Europe (excluding France and Benelux). The enormous amount of publicity this title has generated in the media so far, as well as the product's indubitable top quality, makes us certain that this title has huge potential” and adds “We are enthusiastic to be able to cooperate with Runic Games on this project and are looking forward to a highly successful release.”

Title: Torchlight
Platform: PC
Genre: Hack and Slash, Action RPG
Release Date: March 23rd, 2010
SRP: £19.99
Territories: Europe (excluding France + Benelux) plus Russia and former CIS

The whole population of Simcity turns 10

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:10:29 GMT

The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announces the celebration of the ten year anniversary of The Sims™, the groundbreaking game that allowed players to create and live a virtual, simulated life on a computer.
Since the original The Sims debut on February 4, 2000, the unstoppable, award-winning franchise has produced three core games – The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3 – supported by dozens of expansion and stuff packs with lifetime unit sales eclipsing 125 million worldwide. As the best-selling PC game* in nearly every major video game market worldwide, The Sims has continuously reset the bar over the past decade delivering new content, gameplay elements, platform support, and partnerships that resonate with its global fan base in meaningful ways and take the play experience to new levels of fun and entertainment.

“The success of The Sims is something gamers and the gaming business as a whole can be proud of. With its charming and quirky style, lovely emergent game mechanics and user created creativity that delights every day, The Sims is a game that can be enjoyed by everybody and reflects what you put into it,” explained Rod Humble, Head of the EA Play label. “The future of The Sims is going to be a lot of fun; it is rare for an entertainment franchise to be gaining momentum a decade after release, so this is a particularly pleasant moment for everyone who has worked on the games.”

“No other game in the history of electronic entertainment has ever had the broad, nearly universal appeal of The Sims franchise,” says Logan Decker, Editor-in-Chief of PC Gamer magazine. “Everybody plays it: hardcore gamers, young women, celebrities, conservatives, professors, soldiers, grandmothers, even people who say they don't like computer games. And the game—or, rather, the experience—has thrived throughout 10 years of sequels and countless expansion packs because EA has kept the environment fresh and infinitely customizable while never getting in the way of the game's primary focus—the player's imagination, and the natural inclination of all human beings to create meaningful stories.”

'Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers' out tomorrow on Nintendo Wii

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:06:32 GMT

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: The Crystal Bearers™ will be available exclusively on the Nintendo Wii™ from tomorrow, 5th February 2010.

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: The Crystal Bearers opens up a whole new style of game design never experienced in previous FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES games. Set in a huge and beautifully created open-world universe, players will be treated to a magnificent story of adventure, exploration and puzzle solving.

A thousand years have passed since the events of the original FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES. The destruction of the Yuke Crystal during the Great War had at once brought the victorious Lilty Tribe prosperity, the defeated Yuke Tribe apparent annihilation, and the world a new age of science and reason. In this new era exists a rare breed of powerful beings called “crystal bearers”, whose seemingly magical abilities have led them to be feared and scorned by the public.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: The Crystal Bearers is a unique addition to the series and one which will appeal to FINAL FANTASY fans and to Wii owners with a thirst for an epic and immersive adventure. We look forward to releasing the game across PAL territories tomorrow.”

About FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: The Crystal Bearers

Story
A young mercenary name Layle, a crystal bearer, has been hired to escort the new passenger airship Alexis, the pinnacle of Lilty technology and a symbol of their current dominance. However, when the Alexis is suddenly besieged by a horde of monsters, Layle comes face to face with an adversary thought to have vanished from the pages of history, on a quest that may threaten the future of the world…

Features
• Unique action-based gameplay – with 3D levels, exploration and puzzle solving

• Experience exhilarating real-time battles with intuitive controls

• Gorgeous 3D graphics that push the Wii's capabilities

• An emotional audio score which creates a beautiful world to explore

• Open world game design

• Fully expressed event scenes with typical FINAL FANTASY elements

'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' demo out now

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:00:35 GMT

TECMO KOEI AMERICA Corporation today announced that a free demo of DYNASTY WARRIORS®: Strikeforce is available now for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Consumers can get the demo beginning today from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®Network.
The free demo, which has both online multi-player and single player options, transports gamers to a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of “Fury”. This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly.

In the demo's single-player play, gamers have the option to choose and command up to three AI-controlled officers to join them in offline missions. Online, up to four friends can team up, and use voice or text chat to coordinate assaults.

The Tactical Action game ships to North American retailers on February 16, 2010.

Save the Turtles for the Nintendo DSiWare

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:09:39 GMT

Sabarasa announced today that Save the Turtles, a compelling puzzle game exclusively available for Nintendo DSiWare™, will be available in winter 2010. Save the Turtles allows puzzle solvers to act as good humanitarians by aiding the endangered sea turtles as they burst from their shells and make the life or death break for the deep ocean's safe blue waters.
Save the Turtles boasts multiple gameplay modes, an animated flare reminiscent of a Saturday morning cartoon bursting with exuberant colors, real life environmental issues and puzzles that increase in complexity. Set in real world beach locations, the defenseless sea turtles venture into an unforgiving tropical environment and require safekeeping against predators such as the ever-resourceful seagull and the crafty pincer crab. Other perilous dangers players must navigate sea turtles through as they embark on their quest to safety include overexposure to the humid sun and manmade hazards such as oil spills and garbage.

“Save the Turtles was created to provide fans with a very entertaining game that stimulates the mind through imaginative puzzle solving, is pleasing to the eye as well as bringing current environmental issues to light,” said Javier Otaegui, CEO and founder of Sabarasa. “We believe Save the Turtles provides consumers with fun and compelling entertainment content that feels like it should cost more than it actually does.”

Save the Turtles features four addictively captivating game modes that include “Save the World,” “Quick Play,” “Tidal Wave” and “Turtles Forever.” “Save the World” presents 32 levels of challenging fun as fans try save all seven species of baby sea turtles using the Nintendo DSi™ stylus to hatch uncovered eggs from out of the golden sand. Players must organize as many lines of hatched turtles as possible while keeping a careful eye out for perilous dangers before each wave whisks them to safety, thus building combos and racking up more points. “Quick Play” allows fans to instantly jump into the action and enjoy the satisfaction of immediately gameplay.

Additional game modes include “Tidal Wave” where players will at the mercy of the wind and its frictional drag over the ocean's surface that creates waves at random intervals, forcing a revising of strategic gameplay. “Turtles Forever” provides fans with proving ground to achieve the highest possible score by saving as many turtles as possible while facing increasingly difficult challenges.

Developed and published by Sabarasa, Save the Turtles is the first of several upcoming titles exclusively for Nintendo platforms. Upcoming projects for Sabarasa include two DSiWare titles, the puzzle game Primrose and Alt-Play: Jason Rohrer Anthology which is a compilation of games created by the award-winning game auteur. In addition, consumers can expect Horizon, a Balance-Board powered action game, and Protocol, a local and online team-based first-person shooter, to be available on WiiWare™.

For more information on Save the Turtles, please go to http://www.savetheturtlesgame.com.

WAR ROCK SCORES A VICTORY WITH SOCIAL NETWORKS

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:11:58 GMT

GamersFirst Premier FPS Grows 300 Percent On World Largest Social Network
Irvine, Ca. – February 3, 2010 – War Rock, GamersFirst's premier AAA first-person shooter (FPS) title, is setting growth records on the world's largest social network, Facebook. War Rock has one of the fastest growing Fan Pages on Facebook, shooting to over 10,000 fans (from 500) in less than seven days.

“It was incredible to see the drastic growth on War Rock's fan page over the past seven days,” says Jon-Enée Merriex, producer for GamersFirst's FPS titles. “We anticipated a jump since we decided to offer specialized Facebook-only promotions, but didn't realize that it would create such a massive impact in such a short amount of time.”

War Rock, a premier AAA title of GamersFirst, is a tactical FPS exploding with intense, fast-paced combat. Armed with the world's deadliest weapons and controlling the most lethal vehicles, players attack three story-driven, killer game play modes in the air, on the land and over the sea. GamersFirst offers AAA games like War Rock on a Free2Play model. In addition, GamersFirst has an internal social media task force that is driving strategy surrounding social network initiatives; much like the recent boom for the War Rock fan page.

“MMOG's are social networks themselves,” says Jeremiah Broske, member of the GamersFirst social media task force. “It is important for us to be at the forefront of how gamers communicate so that we can create promotions and interact with them on their level. Social networks have changed the way everyone communicates and it remains important for us to recognize and integrate that into the GamersFirst business model, continuing to put Gamers First.”

Join the 28 million strong Free2Play gamer community, where gamers come first. Join and follow War Rock on its social networking sites, find exclusive promotions, interact with gamers and getting the latest news on War Rock and GamersFirst:

WarRock Community Website – http://www.WarRock.com
WarRock Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/WarRock
WarRock Twitter – @WarRock

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES APRIL STREET DATE FOR NEW ACTION RPG NIER

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:04:56 GMT

Wednesday 3rd February/...Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces NIERTM will be available as a simultaneous global release on 23rd April 2010, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
NIER, the newest title from Square Enix, delivers unique and memorable characters, intense action-packed battles, explosive magic and storytelling like only Square Enix can.

Nothing is as it seems in this latest action RPG game, set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognisable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, Nier, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, infected with the Black Scrawl disease. With powerful allies and a mysterious book by his side, Nier encounters things that will confound even the most mighty warrior.

Armed with a powerful set of magical abilities as well as mighty swords and armour, Nier will do battle alongside a set of formidable allies against waves of dark enemies and giant bosses to discover the truth about the disease, his daughter…and himself.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “NIER fuses fast-paced action with a mature and mysterious narrative. The game sees a new direction for Square Enix and one that will appeal to action, adventure and RPG fans. We look forward to its release across PAL territories.”

For more information about NIER please visit the official website at http://www.niergame.com and Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/PlayNier

NIER Features

• The new action RPG from Square Enix: NIER, the newest franchise from RPG masters Square Enix, delivers unique and memorable characters, intense action-packed battles, explosive magic and storytelling..

• Unbelievable Story Twists and Reveals: Immerse in an amazingly intricate storyline set in a world plagued by human anguish, buried secrets and a ravaging disease. With plot twists hiding around every corner, NIER's story needs to be seen to be believed.

• RPG-Style Gameplay Injected With Action-Packed Combat: Battle ferocious and mysterious enemies by combining proven RPG-style gameplay, such as magic, character development and faithful allies, with action-focused explosive swordplay and combat.

• Powerful Magical Abilities: When his sword isn't enough, Nier can call on a remarkable array of stylish and powerful spells to augment his combat moves and overcome adversaries. As players progress, upgraded spells will help defeat ever-more-deadly enemies.

• Brutal Combat Moves: Face off against evil creatures and unleash brutal combat moves along with devastating combo attacks. Unlock an arsenal of devastating weapons, each with its own design and attack style.

• Formidable Allies: Travel with a dynamic party of allies and do battle against monstrous giants as a powerful and united party.

• An Imaginative and Stunning World: Travel across an unforgettable world filled with varied landscapes featuring the hauntingly familiar remains of modern society.

SEGA CHALLENGES Wii GAMERS TO ENTER THE TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:00:03 GMT

Become a Legend in Epic Weapon & Magic Duels

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (February 3rd, 2010) –SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. are excited to announce a new project in partnership with developer High Voltage Software - Tournament of Legends™. Exclusive for Wii™, Tournament of Legends is scheduled for release in May 2010.

Tournament of Legends offers a 3D fighting experience for one or two players, featuring a host of fighters based on legends from world mythology: the Minotaur, a powerful Gladiator, a mighty Valkyrie and other well known and awe-inspiring characters. Take these fighters to epic battles in fantastic fighting arenas where the combatants wield legendary weapons, launch magical attacks and dodge giant mythological creatures that protect their lairs. Master a range of incredible combat moves; including unleashing a man-eating lion, summoning a deadly rain of arrows and throwing a nest of venomous snakes.

Tournament of Legends strives to offer even the most sophisticated Wii gamer a rich weapon fighting experience. Players will be able to switch weapons and enchantments with other characters, or compete in various Wii Remote™/Nunchuk™ controller challenges which include dodging giant mythological creatures, or restoring health and armour during fights. The game also features an Interactive Training mode and supports the Classic Controller™.

Tournament of Legends cinematic effects and graphics are fueled by the High Voltage Software Quantum 3 engine, specifically designed and optimized for Wii. Large 3D mythological fighters move fluidly while all fighting arenas, characters, and magical attacks are polished by advanced real-time lighting, blended animation, cinematic colour curves and more.

“Tournament of Legends is bringing a unique concept to Wii” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director at SEGA Europe. “Facing off against these legendary characters is a powerful experience, while dual wielding the Wii Remote and Nunchuck makes arena fighting more intuitive and the face-off with your friends even more competitive!”

"With Tournament of Legends, we want to take Wii weapon-based fighting to a bigger place. Along with a wide selection of blade weapons and animated magic attacks we've achieved rich graphical effects and detailed, epic characters with the Quantum 3 engine. The mythological characters are some of the biggest 3D playable characters on Wii.” said Eric Nofsinger, COO of High Voltage Software.

Tournament of Legends is set to release in May 2010 exclusively for Wii.

SEGA REVEALS ALIENS VS PREDATORTM MULTIPLAYER DEMO

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:54:18 GMT

Play as a Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator in a multiplayer Deathmatch demo. Hunter. Survivor. Prey. Which will you be?
LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO (February 3rd, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. can today reveal that an online multiplayer demo will be released for the upcoming FPS action sci-fi title, Aliens vs Predator. The demo will be released simultaneously on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and STEAM on February 4th.

The multiplayer demo will allow gamers the chance to play as all three species – the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien – and pitch their skills against each other in Deathmatch mode on Refinery, one of the game's multiplayer maps.

“The team at Rebellion has created a truly immersive multiplayer experience with three completely different and compelling playable species. We believe that Aliens vs Predator offers gamers a unique alternative to the current FPS multiplayer games on the market, and sets a precedent for the evolution of multiplayer gaming in the genre,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director of SEGA Europe.

“Multiplayer was a huge part of our original AVP game back in 1999, and we've kept the spirit of that classic experience in creating the multiplayer for our new Aliens vs Predator. With the demo now gamers can get to grips with each of the three iconic species so they can hone their skills and be ready for when the game launches and battle commences,” said Jason Kingsley, CEO and Creative Director of Rebellion.

Aliens vs Predator allows players to take the role of each of the three infamous species; the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species.

Aliens vs Predator also features unique 3-way online multiplayer, giving gamers the chance to pit the three species against each other in the ultimate battle for survival and for the right to be crowned the deadliest species. Aliens vs Predator has seven multiplayer modes in total: Infestation, Survivor, Predator Hunt, Domination, Deathmatch, Species Deathmatch and Mix Species Deathmatch.

Aliens vs Predator is set to be released on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC Games For Windows on February 16th in America and February 19th in Europe.

For more information please visit http://www.sega.com/avp.

NEW OFFICIAL FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TO BE LAUNCHED

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:54:32 GMT

WRC's unique off-road driving experience is coming back
Fans of the FIA World Rally Championship will soon be able to get closer to the action after it was announced today that a new official WRC console game is now under development and scheduled for launch in 2010.

The agreement with leading Milan based publisher, Black Bean Games, will see the WRC game available across the world for the first time on PlayStation®3, Xbox360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft® and PC formats. Black Bean Games, and their in-house development studio Milestone, have an excellent track record of successful motorsport games including the SBK Superbike championship and MotoGP.

The new official WRC game will provide the sport with major promotional and commercial opportunities, which will continue to grow the reach and appeal of the WRC on a global scale.

Simon Long, ISC CEO, said: “The official WRC game will engage a whole new audience for the sport and we're tremendously excited at the opportunities to grow our fan base and the profile of the WRC. It provides a hugely powerful touch point for us in which to showcase the WRC to consumers, and it will be the most realistic and playable rally game of all time. We chose to work with Black Bean Games because they have a proven track record making top level games with the official license in two-wheel motorsport.”

Virgilio Bixio, Black Bean Games President, added: “We are particularly proud to bring the WRC franchise back into the videogames arena after so many years of absence. Milestone has been working hard on this title and our expectations are really high. We will be able to provide the utmost competitive title that will provide extremely positive results. Furthermore, Milestone's work is enriched by the overwhelming support we have received from the WRC community.”

The official WRC game agreement was secured by ISC, the exclusive worldwide media and commercial rights holder for the FIA World Rally Championship.

Glu Mobile to Bring Fire-Breathing Fun to Mobile Phones Worldwide with Game Based on DreamWorks Animation's How To Train Your DragonTM

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:42:52 GMT

San Mateo, Calif. Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced plans to create and publish a mobile game based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc (Nasdaq: DWA) film, How To Train Your Dragon, which will be released in theaters beginning on March 26, 2010.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to build on past successes with DreamWorks Animation and bring adventure and family fun to gamers with the How To Train Your Dragon mobile game,” said Alex Galvagni, CTO & SVP Global Product Development, Glu. “DreamWorks Animation continues to inspire us to create games that live up to their incredibly imaginative stories and captivating graphics and imagery.”

Today's announcement marks the third title that Glu will develop and publish through its existing licensing agreements with DreamWorks Animation. Other mobile game titles include Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Monsters vs. Aliens.

In the How to Train Your Dragon mobile game, players take on the roles of the main characters from the film: Hiccup, the Viking teenager who doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers; and Toothless, the sleek, stealthy, fire-breathing dragon that changes everything the Vikings know about dragons.

Inspired by the movie's storyline, the game immerses players in the unique environments from the film as they explore the treacherous terrain of the Viking home Island of Berk and soar through the open skies above.

The How To Train Your Dragon mobile game will launch on feature phones and smartphones in conjunction with the movie premiere from DreamWorks Animation. For live updates, follow Glu on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/glumobile.

Hack our PC, and win a kick-ass games rig!

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:31:08 GMT

BioShock 2 launches on February 9th, 2010. And to celebrate the fact, 2K has teamed up with PC gaming gurus Scan Computers and HMV Gamerbase to offer one lucky contestant the chance to win a top-of-the-line PC.
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