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Get ready to dual-weild both joysticks, 'Inferno' makes its way to the Indie Xbox Live Arcade

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:57:10 GMT

Radiangames is proud to announce its third game, Inferno, is now available for download through Xbox Live Indie Games on the Xbox 360 for 80 MSP
Inferno is a visually stunning twin-stick action RPG. One to four players can explore 30 levels, collect gold, upgrade their ships, and destroy everything in their path.

In addition to being available directly through the Games Marketplace on Xbox 360 consoles, the game can be queued for downlaod at the Xbox 360 Marketplace site.

“Inferno is by far the largest and deepest game I've done yet for XBLIG” said Luke Schneider of Radiangames. “It's been a huge amount of work packed in a limited amount of time, but the final product is well worth the effort.”

Playstation Home gets all things Hudson

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:39:49 GMT

PlayStation 3 owners can now immerse themselves in a world of Hudson Soft as the company launches “Hudson Gate” for PlayStation®Home. The portal lounge area will serve as a home-base for all things Hudson including games, virtual item shopping and product information. Within the lounge, there is also a racing match frequently conducted with “Dolphy” the virtual pet.
As a central digital world within PlayStation®Home, “Hudson Gate” will include the Dolphy racing mini-game, in which eight Dolphies compete. Players can watch, vote and participate in the races to obtain virtual rewards. Players can also purchase a “Dolphy Room” which enables them to breed their own Dolphy pets for them to race.

For more information on Hudson Gate, please visit http://www.hudson.co.jp/home/eur/.

Back to the Future Games from Telltale Games

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:44:17 GMT

At 88 miles per hour, Back to the Future took millions of spellbound viewers on a high-flying voyage across the space-time continuum in a trio of wildly inventive tales that broke box-office records around the world. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Academy Award®-winning cinematic franchise that generated nearly $1 billion worldwide, Telltale Games will release a new game series this winter as part of the milestone soon after the Blu-ray debut and DVD release of the Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy on October 26, featuring all-new restorations of the classic films.
Telltale today announced that the highly anticipated Back to the Future games will feature the likenesses of the original stars that made the characters of Marty McFly and Doc Brown legendary: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. Lloyd is voicing Doc Brown for the full game series, which Telltale will deliver in five monthly episodes. The first images showing the game depictions of Marty and Doc are now available at: http://www.backtothefuturegame.com. The game series is developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing.

“Creating cinematic adventures true to the source is a top mission for Telltale,” says Telltale CEO Dan Connors. “Securing Marty and Doc for the games, and presenting the experience that fans know and love, has been top on our list since we initiated development.”

Co-creator and writer Bob Gale's involvement further strengthens the links to the original series. Gale is consulting with Telltale on the characterizations and storyline for the game, ensuring it will be true to the spirit and adventure of the films.

Gale elaborates: “Twenty-five years ago when I wrote Doc Brown's line about 'seeing the future,' little did I realize that I would be traveling with him to work on this game. Collaborating with Telltale is an amazing opportunity to continue the adventures of Doc and Marty.”

Telltale is also pleased to announce that the games will feature the DeLorean Time Machine, and to celebrate the historic vehicle's return, it will make a guest appearance at the 2010 Penny Arcade Expo inSeattle Washington September 3 through 5. Fans attending this increasingly popular gaming and culture event can re-create the iconic pose from the movie posters and capture their photos with this authentic replica of the famous vehicle in the Convention Center's South Hall.

About the Back to the Future franchise
From the Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis comes Back to the Future - the original, groundbreaking adventure that sparked one of the most successful trilogies ever! Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the phenomenally popular Back to the Future films literally changed the future of the adventure movie genre. Powered by innovative special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time. Back to the Future immerses you in all the breathtaking action, groundbreaking comedy and sheer movie-making magic of one of the most brilliantly inventive, wildly entertaining motion picture triumphs in Hollywood history!

Beta for 'Final Fantasy XIV' opens tomorrow

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:33:37 GMT

We would like to take this opportunity to provide an update regarding FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test, which was announced to be postponed on Aug. 31, 2010.
Along with the completion on investigation and correction of the critical issue, we have decided to begin FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test on Sep. 2, 2010 at 02:00 (GMT).

Starting on Sep. 2, 2010 at 02:00 (GMT), acquisition of registration code required for FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test will become available on "FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test Application Site." For more details, please refer to "FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test Application Site."

http://entry.ffxiv.com

We are looking forward to your participation in FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test!

The DS goes acoustic with 'Music On: Acoustic Guitar'

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:30:30 GMT

Abylight is proud to announce the worldwide release of “Music on: Acoustic Guitar”, latest title of its successful musical series for Nintendo DSiWareTM.
“Acoustic Guitar” will be available for the Americas next Monday, September 6th, and for the European, Australian and New Zealanders users on Friday of the same week, September 10th; priced at only 200 Nintendo DSi PointsTM.

“The sound quality and users' interface are remarkable improvements regarding our previous titles. Users will be able to hear fingers moving on the frets, strumming nails, and other real sound effects of an acoustic guitar, all displayed on an easier and more intuitive musical application. Nonetheless, the +900 chord directory alone makes this application a huge asset for any musician, amateur or professional." - Said Alberto González, Designer of “Music on: Acoustic Guitar”- "We are very proud of the end result, as a musician and as a game developer working for Nintendo DSi”.

“Acoustic Guitar” is the second instrument application developed and published this 2010 by Abylight, but there are more games and applications on the way. Keep tuned for news and feeds on Abylight's Twitter (http://twitter.com/abylight) and Facebook group (http://facebook.com/abylight).

Music on: Acoustic Guitar

An acoustic guitar in your pocket!
Play your favorite songs easily, thanks to the pre-selection chord option, and enjoy the sound quality achieved. Hear the fingers on the frets and the nails while strumming!
A directory of over 900 chords shows you how to place your fingers in a real guitar and let's you listen them while selected.
5 different styles will accompany you to set the mood.

Features:

+900 chords.
8 definable chords on the Control Pad.
Intensity detection while strumming.
Palm mute function.
Shows how to place the fingers in a real guitar.
5 accompaniment styles: Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Country, Ballad and Blues.
4 variations for each accompaniment.
8 predefined chord selection per style.
Metronome.
Save up to 10 sessions (chords, tempo and style selected).

Minerva's Den opens up for 'Bioshock 2'

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:08:30 GMT

2K Games announced today that Minerva's Den*, the final installment of single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock® 2 is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and from the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for $9.99. Minerva's Den is a self-contained narrative experience that introduces new characters, locations and mystery to the fiction-rich world of Rapture. The game add-on puts players in the role of an all-new character who has teamed up with Brigid Tenenbaum to unravel a megalomaniac's stranglehold on a key district in the distinctive city under the sea.
Prepare to explore Rapture Central Computing, a never-before-seen location inthe undersea city, and uncover the dark secrets hidden in its founder's past. Wield new high-tech weaponry and a devastating new Plasmid to best the towering threats in Minerva's Den: more dangerous Splicers that command the power of the elements, upgraded Security Bots that throw rockets and lightning bolts, and even a never-before-seen type of Big Daddy. Developed by 2K Marin, Minerva's Den offers new twists on the story-driven experience that drew players into BioShock 2 when it launched earlier this year.

BioShock 2 is available now for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Games for Windows-LIVE and is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.

Info from developers on 'Monday Night Combat' the morning after

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:44:10 GMT

To the Monday Night Combat Community:

First of all, we want to thank you for playing Monday Night Combat and supporting Uber Entertainment. We've been busy fixing bugs, exploits and optimizing based on your feedback on our forums, emails, Facebook, and Twitter.
Our first Title Update is being tested right now and then it will be handed off for certification and in your hands as soon as possible. Here's a full list of fixes and changes that will be in the Title Update.

Connectivity and Multiplayer:
Reworked the way we handle parties in the pregame lobby to avoid splitting them up.
Fixed several issues where host migration would fail immediately.
Decreased wait time after a successful host migration.
Lobbies will now host migrate and not kick you back to the main menu.
If the host leaves during the end of match sequence, the host will migrate and players will return back to the lobby and not the main menu.
Optimized the time it takes to migrate hosts, shortening the time to migrate.
Improved weapon hit detection in high lag situations.
Fixed endorsements being incorrect after a host migration.
Fixed getting into private matches without an invite.

General Gameplay:
Fixed players being able to damage the Moneyball's shields.
Fixed visual effects staying on the player after the effect has worn off.
Reduced the amount of increased damage the Moneyball takes in Overtime, thus reducing the effectiveness of “Juice rushing”.
Fixed Ringouts, Headshots and Grapple Kills not giving the proper amount of money. Balanced Ringout money to reflect the change. Message now displays correct total amount of money earned.
New “You Win!”/”You Lose!” UI for the end of a match.
Fixed juice benefits ending early if the player grapples during juice.
Fixed juice bar getting stuck full.
Fixed deploying on or near active jump pads.
Fixed controller sensitivity of 10 not saving.
Fixed messaging for kill streaks. Ultra and Uber streaks will now be named properly when popping up above your cursor.
Fixed an instance of the player's skill pick UI going away unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue with bots walking by enemy turrets and bots without engaging them.
Fixed upgrading a turret that has been hacked to the opposing team.
Fixed turret collision not going away after being destroyed.
Normalized time between a grapple miss and the ability to grapple again for all grapples. The biggest change is the Assassin not having as big of a penalty for a missed grapple.
Fixed the "Team Leader" and "Team Player" highlights from being reversed.
Fixed players being able to mute themselves.
Fixed idle kicking when standing still but still looking around and/or shooting.
Fixed players who cheat and hack their profiles from being able to apply multiple gold endorsements.
Optimized main menu ticker for players with large friends lists.
Fixed HUD showing Moneyball shields as up during over time even though they are down.
Reduced announcer talking for kill streaks to help reduce the repetition of announcements.
Various performance optimizations.

Support:
Reworked Support's bot aura so that it doesn't make the Jackbot appear overhealed.
Fixed Support's Firebase skill from recharging while the Support is dead but the Firebase skill exists.
Fixed being able to use the Heal/Hurt gun while taunting.
Fixed some instances of the Support's Firebase not appearing when thrown.
Fixed Heal/Hurt gun not being affected by rate of fire endorsements and reduced it's overall healing/hurting ability to compensate for the change.
Fixed Supports being able to use their Hack skill through walls.
Fixed Supports being able to throw their Firebases through the wall.
Fixed Air Strikes sometimes damaging enemies under cover.
Supports can now only Hack enemy turrets at Hack level 3.
Increased the time to Hack enemy turrets.
Decreased duration of Hack on a turret for levels 1 and 2.

Assassin:
Fixed Assassins from being able to get permanent sprint and super speed.
Fixed Assassins getting a double smoke bomb allowing them to jump higher than intended.
Fixed Assassins being able to cloak during a grapple.
Fixed Assassins from being able to use her smoke bomb during a lunge.
Retuned damage done by dagger after a lunge.

Tank:
Tank's Jet Gun alternate fire damage is now reduced depending on the percentage of ammo left in the clip. Increased the full clip damage to compensate.

Assault:
Fixed an exploit involving the Assault's Fly.
Fixed Assault's bomb audio lingering after bomb is gone.

Monday Night Combat Live Update System:
Pregame Lobby is now 45 seconds.
Min Number of Players to start Crossfire is now 6.
Increased player bot spawing from 5 seconds to 10 seconds.
DLC Plans

Beyond the Title Update, we will be releasing our first of three DLCs. The first DLC will contain new content, gameplay adjustments, and more bug fixes. What's exactly in the first DLC will be announced closer to its release. We're very invested in our community and want to see it thrive so the first DLC will be free.

All new 'Dance Dance Revolution' coming to the Wii

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:40:42 GMT

Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. today announced DanceDanceRevolution for WiiTM. Featuring an all-new Choreograph Mode, over 30 tracks of hit music, and enhanced multiplayer capabilities, DanceDanceRevolution makes its triumphant return to the family-friendly platform with over 11 years of dance history.

“DanceDanceRevolution is back and better than ever, combining entertaining and physically engaging gameplay with all of Nintendo Wii's interactive capabilities,” said Shinji Hirano, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “The newest addition to the DanceDanceRevolution family will offer fans the complete DanceDanceRevolution package full of movement, fitness and fun.”

DanceDanceRevolution will have players back on the mat with the introduction of the all-new Choreograph Style mode, allowing gamers to move with the model dancer on screen utilizing their body, mat controller, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, simultaneously. Completing the traditional style Wii gameplay, DanceDanceRevolution will also bring back the use of the Wii Balance BoardTM, taking the dance party to the next level with both beginner and expert dancers. As an added bonus, everyone can join in on the fun with a new multiplayer mode that allows up to four players to become the ultimate dancers using their upper body to follow the on-screen dance moves.

2010 has been an action-packed year for DanceDanceRevolution. The game has been recognized for its get-up-and-move fitness impact by a host of organizations. Konami has also partnered with high-profile sponsors including the West Virginia Children Health Insurance Program and Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. for the 2010 DanceDanceRevolution West Virginia State Championship Tournament. Konami has also brought its best-selling get-up-and-move video game to the biggest state in the union as part of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's award-winning program - 2010 California Governor's Fitness Challenge.

DanceDanceRevolution will be available this fall for Wii.

New Official DLC for 'Arma 2' announced that'll hopefully fill up this screenshots' bland terrain

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:32:35 GMT

Meridian4 is excited to announce the release and availability of the first official add-on to Arma 2 – Operation Arrowhead in the form of DLC named Arma 2 – British Armed Forces. The downloadable content is now available on their site for $9.99.
“We are really excited to work with Bohemia Interactive to bring this new content to gamers,” said Steve Milburn, Marketing Director, of Meridian4. “With new playable content and new weapons, vehicles and units, Arma 2 : British Armed Forces is a great addition to the Arma 2 family.”

"The ongoing enthusiasm and incredible passion of our community continues to inspire and encourage us" said Marek Spanel, Bohemia's CEO, "to that end, we're excited to invite them back to Takistan for another slice of tactical action. This downloadable content is both an answer to their wishes and evidence of our commitment to providing quality post release support and content to the already huge Armaversum."

Less than two months after Operation Arrowhead successfully routed the Takistani military regime, NATO coalition forces face a large-scale outbreak of guerilla insurgency. A mechanized force of British troops are about to deploy and embark upon a large-scale counter-insurgency campaign, which will define the future of the coalition presence in Takistan: Operation "Crimson Lance".

The development of the brand new content has demanded engine updates, resulting in unique features and new gameplay options. The fully modelled artillery and mortar strikes, and the extension of the engineer class to include new duties - such as vehicle repair and bomb disposal - add a new depth of realism to the most authentic mil-sim available.

This brand new faction, with a large number of units, vehicles and models, will redouble the allied efforts in this volatile Central-Asian nation.

Arma 2 - British Armed Forces key features:

New vehicles and weapons
Modern British troops in multi-terrain, desert and woodland camouflage
Personal weapons: L85A2 and L86A2 rifles, L110A1 machine gun, LRR and AW50 sniper rifles, N-LAW AT launcher
New vehicles: Jackal 2 MWMIK all-terrain vehicle, modernized FV510 Warrior
New helicopters: AH11 Wildcat (multi-role), HC3 Merlin (transport)
British versions: off-road car, Chinook HC2 transport helicopter, Apache AH1 gunship
Desert and woodland paint schemes of the ground vehicles
New single player campaign
Player will command a mobile observation team of British troops into battle with Takistani insurgents. Short campaign will focus on depicting asymmetrical warfare with a guerilla force and counterinsurgency operations.
Multiplayer modes
Cooperative scenarios featuring the British units, vehicles and equipment.
Engine Improvements
Extension of the Engineer's role
Ability for players to effectively operate and command artillery and mortar units.

Set in the visually attractive environment of rugged Central Asia, Arma 2: British Armed Forces will add even more depth to the already extensive size of the most realistic combat simulation experience available. Unprecedented freedom of movement, action and tactics - together with hundreds of models and epic sandbox-style maps - creates the most authentic military simulation game: war without the training wheels.

Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is available now!

Harmonix is heading back to the country with 'Rock Band'

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:23:17 GMT

Play songs from Lady Antebellum, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Sugarland and more! Xbox 360 players can download a “Rock Band Network Megamix” mash-up featuring 12 RBN artists free!
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a nine pack of country songs from artists including Eric Church, Jamey Johnson, Lady Antebellum and more 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 WiiTM.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,580 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

Rock Band DLC additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii
Dierks Bentley signed to Capitol Records Nashville in 2003 and the same year released his self-titled debut album, which was certified platinum, along with his second album, Modern Day Drifter. Its follow-up, Long Trip Alone, was certified gold, and Dierks Bentley released his fourth album, Feel That Fire in February 2009. From these four albums, 14 singles have made it to the country singles charts, and seven of those have reached No. 1, including his debut single, “What Was I Thinkin',” which will be available in the Rock Band Music Store next week.

Eric Church released his debut album, Sinners Like Me, on Capitol Records in 2006, producing four chart singles on the Billboard country charts. He went on to release his second album, 2009's Carolina, which includes "Hell on the Heart" which became a Top 10 hit. “Hell on the Heart” will be available for Rock Band next week.

Jamey Johnson has released three albums since 2006 and is set to release his fourth, The Guitar Song Part 1 & 2, in September. He's been nominated for five Grammy® Awards, as well as a handful of Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association awards. He garnered wins for Song of the Year from both the ACM and the CMA for his single “In Color.” Next week, his song, “Women,” from 2008's That Lonesome Song, will be available in the Rock Band Music Store.

Josh Turner has released four albums since his debut in 2003, with singles charting on the Billboard country music charts 10 times. In 2004, he won Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year from the Inspirational Country Music Awards and has also been nominated for a smattering of other awards, including two Grammy nominations, including a nomination for Male Country Vocal Performance of the Year for "Would You Go with Me."Next week, “Would You Go With Me” from his 2006 album, Your Man, will be available in Rock Band.

Keith Urban has released six albums since 1991, with all but one of them going at least platinum, and some going two-, three- and four-times platinum. He has had 17 No. 1 singles and has won three Grammy Awards. Next week, “Days Go By” will be available for Rock Band. The song was the lead-off single for his Be Here album and became Urban's fifth No. 1 single, spending four weeks at the top of the Billboard U.S. Hot Country Songs chart in late 2004.

After Lady Antebellum's self-titled debut went platinum and earned the band a Grammy® Award, the band went on to release their sophomore album, Need You Now, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified double platinum. “Lookin' For a Good Time,” from the debut Lady Antebellum will be available in the Rock Band Music Store next week.

Actress and singer Laura Bell Bundy began working in regional theater when she was only 9 years old. She made her Broadway debut in Hairspray in 2002 and went on to star in 2008's Legally Blonde: The Musical. She released a debut album, Longing for a Place Already Gone, in 2007, and after signing with Mercury Records Nashville, she released a second album, Achin' and Shakin', in 2010. “Rebound,” the single from Achin' and Shakin', will be available in Rock Band next week.

Reba McEntire, known as the Queen of Country Music, has sold more than 41 million albums in the United States alone and ranks as the seventh best-selling female artist in all genres in the United States and is the second best-selling female country artist of all time in the United States. She has released 25 albums since 1977 and will release her 26th this year, titled Turn on the Radio, schedule for release Nov. 9. Reba's hit single, “Fancy,” from her 1990 album Rumor Has It, will be available for Rock Band next week.

Grammy Award-winning Sugarland began as a trio of singer/songwriters from the Atlanta area in 2002, self-releasing their first EP. After a series of phenomenal live shows built a buzz around the group, they were signed to Mercury Records, which released a two-song single early in 2004 and followed it up with the full-length Twice the Speed of Life, that same year. A second full-length, Enjoy the Ride, was released by Mercury Nashville in 2006 and was a huge success, garnering attention in both pop and country quarters. Next week, “It Happens” the No. 1 single from the group's 2008 album, Love on the Inside, will be available in the Rock Band Music Store.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (Aug. 31):

Dierks Bentley—“What Was I Thinkin'”
Eric Church – “Hell on the Heart”
Jamey Johnson – “Women”
Josh Turner – “Would You Go With Me”
Keith Urban – “Days Go By”
Lady Antebellum – “Lookin' For a Good Time”
Laura Bell Bundy – “Rebound”
Reba McEntire – “Fancy”
Sugarland – “It Happens”

(All tracks are original master recordings)
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system Sept. 1)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Going Country Pack 04,” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii.

Info on 'Red Dead Redemption's' 'Liars and Chearts' DLC pack that can be trusted

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:23:35 GMT

We are excited to bring you new details on the Liars and Cheats Pack, available on September 21st. This brand new pack focuses on expanding the free roam multiplayer experience as well as adding new modes to competitive multiplayer.
The Liars and Cheats Pack will contain a great range of new highly-requested features to expand the Free Roam world including Multiplayer Poker and Liar's Dice, as well as a brand new Competitive Multiplayer gameplay mode. The Liars and Cheats Pack will also include the content previously announced as the Free Roam Pack. The Free Roam Pack was originally planned as a free download, but due to the platform networks' restrictions on numbers of free packs we can give away, we have instead added it to The Liars & Cheats Pack as one Free Roam release boasting the following features and more:

Multiplayer Poker and Liars' Dice Games
One of the most fan-requested features comes to multiplayer.

Multiplayer Horse Races
Ride out against your friends and foes online - with mounted combat guns blazing.

The Explosive Rifle
An devastatingly destructive new weapon with its own new single-player and multiplayer challenges.

7 New Gang Hideouts
Posse up and take on the new Hideouts together to level up quickly.

4 New Hunting Grounds
New Hunting Grounds are now visible on the map for all to see, with some of the most action-packed wildlife hunting yet.

Stronghold Competitive Multiplayer Mode
Teams take turns in attack and defense in multi-tiered Competitive games.
Posse Scoring and Leaderboards
Compare stats with other posses and compete to see who are the kings of the Free Roam frontier.

Plus, 15 additional multiplayer characters from the Red Dead Redemption storyline are being made available as multiplayer characters, and more all-new Achievements and Trophies.

This pack will be released on September 21st worldwide for download on both PlayStation Network (£7.99) and Xbox LIVE (800 Microsoft Points).

Uncharted Water Online - Closed Beta

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:52:17 GMT

Following the recent announcement at E3, that (THE “UWO”) is finally coming to the West, publisher CJ Internet today, are excited to announce that the closed beta test site is open.
Participants will be able to download the game client from 20th of August and get ready for the closed beta test that will begin on Wednesday 25th August, and lasts through to Monday 6th September.

The closed beta test for will offer participants the complete campaign. Users will get to travel from the tutorial, right the way up through the ranks and across the world.
There are vast areas to explore and conquer, coupled with game play elements and styles that come together to deliver a more realistic and compelling MMORPG experience that rewards players' efforts.
During the closed beta test period, players will be able to register their interest to become an ' in-game supporter', named by CJ Internet as Game Assistant (THE “GA”). GA will be able to moderate and manage discussions within CJ Internet's forum. Privileges and benefits for GA's will be announced when the game enters open beta.
To date, Netmarble has been building relationships with the community via Facebook and Twitter updates, as well as sharing the latest information on game play features.
CJ Internet has placed great emphasis on the importance of social media for players in the West with the support of a dedicated community manager.
Fans and followers alike on the official Facebook and Twitter profiles have already expressed their excitement and desire to play the game. Many fans of the original Uncharted Waters™ Series that the MMORPG is based upon have been waiting years for this opportunity to come.
Fan sites, blogs sites and Wikipedia pages have already been set up following E3, ready to chart the voyage of this epic MMORPG.
For more information about Uncharted Waters™ Online, and to sign up for the closed beta test visit: http://global.netmarble.com/uwo/
Join in with the official UWO community conversation on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OfficialUnchartedWaters and Twitter http://www.twitter.com/UWO_News

GINX TV

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:45:44 GMT

Ginx TV, a global operator of video gaming channels and producer of the gaming television show Gameface, today announced the launch of a dedicated UK TV channel.

Ginx TV UK will hit the airwaves by the end of November 2010 and is aiming to be fully distributed across Sky and Virgin Media Networks. Ginx TV is looking at both High Definition and Standard Definition distribution.

The announcement was made by Ginx TV CEO Michiel Bakker at Edinburgh Interactive, the games industry's cross business gathering at the Edinburgh Festival, the world's largest arts Festival. Bakker was one of the original founders of MTV Networks Europe in 1987 and was also Chairman of Nickelodeon and Paramount Networks.

Bakker commented: “Launching our channel in the UK, the world's second largest videogaming market, will propel Ginx to the big league. The next step for me is to accelerate the roll-out of fully localised channels in key markets around the globe.

“Video gaming is the only massively mainstream entertainment genre without a dedicated channel. My ambition here, is to do for gaming what MTV did for music. Video Gaming has broken through into mainstream entertainment, yet is thoroughly under-represented on TV. “

Ginx TV recently completed a successful fundraising round.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold gameplay trailer

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:55:44 GMT

Batman™ teams up with superheroes from the DC Universe to battle angry apes and robotic villains in an all new gameplay video for Batman: The Brave and the Bold™ the Videogame, published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by WayForward. In the video, Batman joins forces with playable partner Blue Beetle™ to fight infamous villains Gorilla Grodd™ and Proto Bot™ on Science Island. Drop-in heroes The Flash™ and Plastic Man™ also help the Caped Crusader™ in the valiant fight against primate thugs.

Watch shape-shifting Plastic Man morph into a hammer to beat down enemies while The Flash uses lightning fast attacks to finish off foes in the new gameplay video.

In Batman: The Brave and the Bold™ the Videogame, available 24th September 2010 for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, players team-up to fight crime with friends as Batman or one of his powerful allies including Green Lantern™, Robin™ and Blue Beetle. Featuring the same VO cast, great writing, humour and action of the animated series, players will explore diverse environments, from Gotham City and London to mysterious island laboratories and strange planets.

Please help us spread the news by posting the character reveal today! Let us know if you have any questions.

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD THE VIDEOGAME software © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by WayForward Technologies, Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2010 Nintendo. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Ultra-slim notebook power adapter from Cooler Master - USNA95

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:43:42 GMT

Tired of carrying that bulky notebook power adapter? What if you also have to bring along multiple chargers for other devices? Cooler Master is here to help with the new USNA95 notebook power adapter that is not only slim and light, but it also charges all USB devices (even at the same time as you're charging your notebook). The USNA95 is compatible with a wide range of notebooks from all the major manufacturers.
High output
One of the big advantages of the USNA95 is that despite its compact size, it can deliver 95W of output power at 19Vdc, often times offering more than the original notebook power adapters. Using an adapter with a higher power rating allows for a cooler running notebook charger and many notebooks will also be able to charge quicker from a high-power adapter.

Compact size and modular cable
The USNA95 measures a compact 104x62x17mm (4.1x2.4x0.7 inches) which makes it convenient to carry with you when traveling. It's ultra thin design means that it's easier to fit in your bag and the modular cable means that you'll never again have a tangled up notebook charging cable, as it can be wrapped up on its own, rather than around the power adapter.

USB charging
An added benefit of the USNA95 is that it features a USB port that allows you to charge all of your USB devices at the same time as you're charging your notebook, without the need of a second charger for your other devices. Any device that can be charged from a USB 5Vdc connector can be charged by the USNA95. Cooler Master have also boosted the output power of the USB port from the standard 500mA to 1A to allow high power devices to be able to be charge by it as well, and some devices will even charge up to 30 percent quicker than when plugged in to a USB port on your notebook.

Nine interchangable charger tips
The USNA95 is compatible with a wide range of notebooks and is supplied with a collection of nine different charger tips that covers all the popular notebook brands and models currently on the market.

A handy 'Things To Do' list for upcoming DSiWare title 'My Farm'

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:34:47 GMT

At the beginning, all you own is an empty field, a few pennies and a single little hen...
You need to feed the hen and take care of it! Then your hen will lay eggs which can then be sold.

And with this money, you can buy new animals at the Farmers' Market and purchase equipment from the Shopkeeper.

Little by little as your farm builds up, you will unlock certain bonuses (wind turbine, rooster, guard dog, tractor, etc.).

And you will be able to exchange your animals with your friends who play My Farm or My Exotic Farm!

6 kind of animals to customize;
Take care of your animals (food, clean, disease, etc.);
Many farm improvement to buy and bonuses to collect;
Exchange of animals and products with other players.

After Viking Invasion and Advanced Circuits, Bip media continue to proudly release games, exclusively available to download from the Nintendo DSi Shop.

My Farm will be available in America on August 23rd and in Europe on September 3rd at 200 Nintendo DSi PointsTM.

WRC FIA World Rally Championship - Pendulum

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:33:34 GMT

London, 25th August, 2010 - Black Bean Games, the leading Italian videogame publisher, today announces a synchronization agreement with Warner Music UK and Pendulum, the Australian electronica/drum & bass band which debuted at number one on the UK album charts with their third acclaimed album 'Immersion'.
WRC FIA World Rally Championship, the racing videogame developed by Milestone Studios, is back after five years and will include 'Witchcraft', the second and latest top 40 single from 'Immersion'. Under the terms of the deal, the track is also the official soundtrack to the game's trailer.

The group's next single 'The Island' is available from September 20th on Earstorm / Warner Bros. Records, and they recently announced a major UK arena tour.

"Pendulum's track is a real added value for the game, delivering even more rhythm and excitement to make WRC the unique rallying experience all petrol-head gamers won't miss!" said Fabrizio Vagliasindi, Strategic Marketing Coordinator at Black Bean Games.

"Pendulum's pacey, visceral music is the perfect fit with this racing game, enhancing its exhilarating mood. This game is a great way for the band to reach existing fans and make new ones at time when, three months after release, the album is still in the top thirty and their brilliant new single is on the way" said Ali Johnson, Senior Director, Synch Licensing at Warner Music UK.

WRC FIA World Rally Championship will be available in store on the 8th of October 2010 for PlayStation®3, Xbox®360 and PC

Dreamcast indie classics rush WiiWare off its feet

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:30:41 GMT

Remember when video games used to be fun and challenging? Tired of spending your hard-earned money on glorified tech demos that spit a billion polygons at you in full HD, but fail to make you smile? Or are you just looking for a great multiplayer game? Whatever your reasons, you're in for a treat. And that treat is called Rush Rush Rally Racing! The beloved Sega Dreamcast Indie Game is now coming to Nintendo WiiWare!
Grab your friends again, because the three multiplayer modes make this is an awesome retro racer for up to four players.

With two new single player modes, redesigned menus and many other improvements such as GameCube and Classic Controller support, it's better than ever before!

Check out this list of some of the most important features:
Single player Grand Prix mode with four difficulty levels
New: single player Time Attack mode
New: single player Challenge mode
Three multiplayer modes to enjoy with up to four players
Five race cars to choose from
10 Grand Prix race tracks
Nine additional multiplayer race tracks
Awesome soundtrack by Black Device
Supports Wii Remote, Classic Controller, GameCube Controller, and third party compatibles
Supports widescreen TVs
Configurable controls and many other options
Improved graphics compared to the Dreamcast version
Plus even more unlockable content!

'Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess' (Definately) arriving on Xbox Indie Arcade

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:23:10 GMT

London-based development studio Mediatonic has announced that its critically-acclaimed PSP Minis debut, Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess, has been launched on Xbox Live Indie Games. The Xbox 360 version features all the action of the PSP Minis cult hit and boasts a full HD-resolution visual overhaul.

In Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess, players take control of the massively awesome and super-sexy aristocratic demon known only as "The Duke" in an upwards-scrolling platformer, where chasing down giant fleeing monsters is the business at hand. By building combos to unleash increasingly magnificent finishing moves on the (most likely) guilty monsters, players can impress the Duke's adoring fans and gun for higher and higher scores.

Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess features a full story mode, 6 unique stages, awesome animated cutscenes and an incredible soundtrack the Duke himself would approve of. With 24 levels of monster pounding justice, this is (probably) the best XNA game ever.

Originally released in April 2010, Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess was a hit with reviewers across the media spectrum, picking up scores such as an 8.8 from IGN, an 8/10 from Eurogamer, Games TM and The Official PlayStation Magazine and a 4/5 from daily newspaper The Independent.

Mediatonic's co-founder and creative director Paul Croft adds: “Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess was a huge hit for us, both with the media and as our debut on PSP Minis, so we're proud to have launched its XNA version as our Xbox 360 debut.” He continues; “We're hopeful Xbox 360 players will take the Duke's plight to their hearts and will help him hammer those (probably) guilty monsters.”

Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess for Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Indie Games is available now, costing 240 MS Points.

WWE SMACKDOWN VS. RAW 2011 COMMUNITY PORTAL

reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:41:49 GMT

THQ Inc. today announced the full launch of the company's new WWE videogames portal at wwe.thq.com, as well as the official community website for WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2011 at http://community.smackdownvsraw.com. The two sites will feature the latest WWE videogame content, official forums, an exclusive blog written by WWE Superstar The Miz®, a Create-a-Superstar application and much more. The new WWE videogames portal and WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 community site will be the ultimate online destinations leading up to and beyond launch.
In addition, THQ also announced today the anticipated availability of several new WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011-inspired avatars via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The avatars include a number of WWE Superstars, attire options and accessories, including:

· John Cena® – Outfits (Male and Female), Cap
· Undertaker® – Outfits (Male and Female), Hat
· DX® – Outfits (Male and Female), Glowsticks, Cap
· Edge® – Outfits (Male and Female)
· Randy Orton® – Shirts (Male and Female)
· WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 – Shirts (Male and Female)
· Hornswoggle® – Animated WWE Superstar
· Rey Mysterio® – Mask
· WWE Championship Belt

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo, with a scheduled release date of October 26, 2010.

About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
Having shipped more than 50 million units worldwide, the renowned WWE simulation experience and annual centerpiece in THQ's expanding WWE videogame portfolio returns to define players' ultimate WWE moments and give players even greater creative and decision-making freedom throughout their storied journeys within WWE.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will empower players more than ever to define their gameplay experiences in a dynamic and ever-changing WWE. In WWE Universe Mode, a new addition to the franchise, gameplay scenarios will change based on player decisions, allowing for new rivalries, alliances, championship matches and more spontaneous WWE action in and out of the ring. Additionally, the popular, story-driven Road to WrestleMania® mode will return with significant updates and new storylines, including the ability to freely roam through locker room areas, select opponents, break into impromptu matches and fulfill destinies based on player choices.

A hallmark of the franchise, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will deliver its largest offering to date of best-in-class creation and customization features. Players will have more creative tools than ever to customize their created Superstars, finishing moves, story designs, paint tool creations and more. Searching and sharing content will be greatly simplified through improvements to the highly regarded WWE Community Creations feature, which generated nearly 10 million downloads in its franchise debut.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will also boast one of the largest rosters in franchise history with more than 70 of today's prominent WWE Superstars and WWE Divas. Each in-game model will feature new skin textures and movement technology, delivering the most authentic looking and moving WWE Superstars and WWE Divas ever seen in a WWE videogame. In addition, players will round out their virtual WWE experience with more than 100 match types, including Tables, Ladders & Chairs (TLC), Hell in a Cell and Money in the Bank, as well as an extensive number of new playable arenas. A brand new physics system will ensure all matches and object interactions look and feel unique, dynamic and unpredictable to capture the full essence and authenticity of WWE.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will also boast the franchise's largest online feature set to date, including a robust downloadable content (DLC) plan slated to include playable WWE Superstars, WWE Divas, alternate ring gear and new arenas. Online access and the game's first DLC package, which is scheduled to include WWE Superstar Chris Masters® (playable character), WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio® (“Dia de los Muertos” Halloween-themed attire) and WWE Diva Kelly Kelly® (“Devil” Halloween-themed attire), will be free of charge with the videogame through a back of manual code for purchasers of new copies of the game. Purchasers of used copies of the game can also purchase the content via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 at an anticipated cost of 800 Microsoft Points, as well as on PlayStation®Network for an anticipated cost of $9.99. Additional DLC packages, as well as their suggested price points will be revealed later this year.

For more information on WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, please visit wwe.thq.com, http://community.smackdownvsraw.com, facebook.com/WWEgames and twitter.com/WWEgames.