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Need for Speed Undercover ShipsThe folks at Electronic Arts have announced today that Need for Speed Undercover is in stores now.
Need for Speed Undercover features stunning Hollywood-style live-action in-game movies in which the player is recruited by Federal Agent Chase Linh, played by Maggie Q (Mission Impossible III and Live Free or Die Hard), to go deep undercover in order to infiltrate and takedown a ruthless international crime syndicate. Posing as a wheelman, the player will be required to prove themselves by completing jobs, racing through speedways, dodging cops and chasing rivals.The game retails between $29.99 and $59.99 and is available for DS, PSP, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, and is rated T by the ESRB.
Need for Speed Undercover also features its signature real-world damage and car customization for over 55 of the hottest licensed vehicles including the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, Audi R8, Porsche 911 GT2 and the all-new unreleased 2009 Nissan 370Z.
The King of Fighters XII AnnouncedThe folks at Ignition Entertainment have announced that they are bringing The King of Fighters XII to the US and Europe next year.
“Dreams never die!” said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. “I’ve been a huge The King of Fighters fan since 1994 when the game first debuted and I know original fans will be as excited as I am about this groundbreaking installment of this very popular series. And just as importantly, The King of Fighters XII should be a treat for the new gamers who’ve just been introduced to the hugely popular franchise.”More on this title as details are released.
GoodOldGames.com and EpicThe GoodOldGames.com service keeps getting better and better, this time adding some classic games from Epic to their lineup.
“Epic Games redefined the first-person shooter with the Unreal series, and we’re very happy to welcome them to the growing list of companies that share our vision of digital distribution,” said Adam Oldakowski, Managing Director of GOG.com. “We know that a lot of gamers have been waiting for new deals, and we’re sure that the Unreal games will satisfy their lust for alien blood and intense multiplayer action… DRM-free, of course.”For complete details, check out the official press release.
LotRO Mines of MoriaFor those of you playing Lord of the Rings Online, the expansion pack Mines of Moria has been officially released.
“The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) has established itself as one of the world’s premium MMOs for successfully integrating story into a game that features innovative and entertaining advancement through an immersive and breathtaking world,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. “Mines of Moria will raise the bar with the introduction of Legendary Items, a massive new system that will let players advance unique and powerful weapons and items that grow in might alongside their hero. These unique and powerful weapons will be by our players’ sides to aid in the challenging adventures that await them as we continue to journey through Middle-earth through the next several volumes of the game in years to come.”For more information about the new features, take a look at the press release.
Rock Band Track Pack 2EA and Harmonix have announced that the Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 is now shipping to retail.
Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 features 20 amplifying tracks recorded by some of the most popular rock artists in history from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Mötley Crüe to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran. Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 can be played as a standalone game for all console versions using Rock Band and Rock Band 2 peripherals. Fans who buy the track pack for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system can also export all 20 songs to their console for play with Rock Band and Rock Band 2 using a free offer from Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network or the PlayStation Network.As usual, you can find the details in the press release.
Tomb Raider: Underworld Now AvailableEidos Interactive Ltd., creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, today announced that Tomb Raider: Underworld has shipped to retailers for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Wii and Nintendo DS.
Starring videogame icon Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: Underworld is an epic adventure that delivers advanced exploration-based gameplay that gives players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world.As always, you can get the complete scoop in our very own Press Release.
“Tomb Raider: Underworld brings to life a realistic world that fully compliments Lara Croft’s bold personality,” said Sean Vesce, General Manager of Crystal Dynamics. “We continue to innovate on the brand that defined the action-adventure genre and we are excited to introduce fans and gamers to an immersive, believable world that they can explore and conquer.”
GT EA Sports / Gillette ContestHey sports fans, we've got a new contest for you this afternoon, sponsored by the folks at Gillette. Essentially, you'll square off in one of the big five EA Sports titles from this year (Madden NFL 09, NBA Live 09, NASCAR 09, FIFA Soccer 09, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09) on Xbox Live. By simply getting in on the action, you have a chance to win our two titles, but if you manage to do well in the games, you have a chance for the big prize.
Running to December 28th, there are qualifying rounds to help you show off your gaming skills. If you win, you'll jump in on the "Knock-out Round" from January 4th to January 11th 2009. Win that? Yea, EA and Gillette will be flying you out to a Worldwide competition in February of 2009 in Orlando Florida!
The tournaments are open to North America, Asia, and Europe, and winners will be selected from each of the three regions. Oh, not cool enough yet? Try this on. The winners will also get the chance to square off against the Gillette Champions: Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter, Thierry Henry, Denny Hamlin, and Roger Federer!
Weekly winners can pick up a Gillette razor and a 3 month Live subscription, as well as a chance as a Gillette shave kit, a copy of EA’s FaceBreaker, a 12-month Gold subscription, and 1,600 MS Points. Oh, and in addition to being flown to Orlando, the finalists will get a shave kit, 3 EA Sports games, a 12-month Gold subscription, and 4,000 MS Points. Yea...it's that awesome.
Even if you don't have the skills to compete with the big dogs, shoot me a note that you are on the leaderboard (I don't care if you are dead last in the world) and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win a copy of Tiger Woods 09 or EA Soccer 09 for the Xbox 360. Winners will be announced around January 1st after the first round of qualifiers. Good luck Gaming Trend readers! Jump in the forums for the discussion!
Spore pack availableAs if people weren't making already making completely bizzare creatures, Spore will be adding a Creepy & Cute Parts Pack this week.
Available for $19.99 (MSRP) for PC and MAC, Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack expands the world of the ground-breaking video game, Spore by giving players even more tools to unleash their creativity. Fans can play with more than 100 new components to create any creature they desire – from grotesque creatures with tuberous eyes and thorny armor plates to cartoon-style characters with big eyelashes. Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack will include 60 new creature parts, 48 new paint options and 24 new animations – including the robot, hoe-down, moonwalk and more!$20 seeems a bit steep for my tastes, but your mileage may vary. The full scoop is available in the press release.
New Warhammer Online EventMythic has announced a new Heavy Metal event for their PC MMORPG, Warhammer Online, and it's got tanks!!
During this special in-game event, which runs from November 18th until December 1st, the armies of WAR will be given orders in preparation for the arrival of two new tank classes - the Empire Knight of the Blazing Sun and the Dark Elf Black Guard. Players that successfully complete the quests associated with the Heavy Metal event will be rewarded with early access to the new careers a full week before they are available to the general public.I don't play the game, but have to admit that sounds awfully cool. You can get the full details here
As part of the Heavy Metal live event, players will also have special access to Reikland Factory, a new, instanced Scenario taking place on the grounds of an Empire steam tank factory. This Scenario is available to all players and all ranks, but will only be open for battle during the live event. Soldiers are encouraged to secure the Reikland Factory for their Realm, and continue the fight across the many other battlefields of WAR during Heavy Metal.
All beta testers for NXE can get the update now.Major Nelson announced a scant few hours ago that all valid signups for the New Xbox Experience (NXE) beta test are able to download it now rather than waiting until November 19, 2008. Want more? Here's what he has to say:
Sign up for the preview? You're in!
Instead of adding another 10,000 people to the preview program like we did last week, we've decided to do something a little different: everyone who successfully applied to the preview program (and had a valid console ID) will be getting the New Xbox Experience sometime within the next few hours. That’s right…we’re hooking everyone else up with NXE a bit early. If you signed up and are not prompted, that means you did not enter your console ID properly and you'll have to wait until Wednesday.
Don’t worry, it’s almost here.
Thanks again for your overwhelming interest in the program.
So if you signed up with the right info, you should be able to download the update now and miss the rush.
Metal Slug 7 Release on Nov. 18, with ExtrasMetal Slug 7 has been confirmed for a November 18 release, along with a few extras.
“Adding a premium extra to the game is our way of saying thank you to the fans who have given so much loyal support and dedication to the Metal Slug series throughout the years,” said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. “We hope that Metal Slug lovers are as excited as we are about this upcoming release!”For more details, take a look at the press release.
Strong Bad Ep. 4 - Dangeresque 3Strong Bad is at it again, this time in the latest episode Dangeresque 3.
In this action movie spoof, you play Dangeresque, a dirty cop in pursuit of action and big sacks of cash. Can our hero stay alive long enough to defeat his arch-nemesis, save the world, and get the girl? Looks like he's gonna have to jump...Of course, the goods are in the press release.
Target and Shaun White SnowboardingThere's a special edition of Shaun White Snowboarding available to Target shoppers.
The special Target edition of the game, available on Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3 and Wii™, will have exclusive extended content and features that consumers won’t be able to find anywhere else, including the Target Mountain – an entire mountain environment found only in the Target exclusive edition. Gamers will also be able to take advantage of exclusive jibs, additional scenes and more characters. Additionally, players will be able to cozy up in the game’s virtual version of the Target Chalet, the real-life mountainside home where Shaun and his fellow Target athletes hang out with friends and family at the annual Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado. Among other exclusive features, the Target Chalet is the only indoor environment anywhere in the game.It's always nice to see extra content, but making it a Target exclusive is a little over the top. Anyhow, details are in the press release.
New ReviewsWe have a bunch of new reviews up for you to take a look at.
The first one up is for Zoids Assault. You can read it here. Apparantly the Zoids franchise has a market. But I doubt it will get any bigger after this game.
The next review is for Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant for the DS. Check it out here. It looks like another one to avoid.
Perhaps the brightest game we have for you today is King's Bounty for the PC. The review is really positive and it is a game that many people may pass over simply because it hasn't recieve any hype at all. Check out the review to see if this one is for you.
Finally, we have a review for the fourth episode in the Strong Bad series. You can read it here. The game is fun and if you liked the previous episodes then you should like Dangeresque 3.
Wii-kly Update November 17, 2008This week's Wii-kly update is rather full, with both the Virutal Console and WiiWare getting two new games each. If you have been gaming for a while, this one might bring back memories:
SPACE INVADERS: The Original Game (Super NES, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Experience one of gaming's iconic franchises in this perfect rendition of the arcade classic. Take aim at the field of invaders relentlessly marching toward you. Move quickly but carefully, using the barriers for protection as you avoid missiles fired by the aliens and try to destroy all of them before they reach the bottom of the screen. Further enhance the nostalgia by choosing from several modes that simulate different versions of the arcade game (such as upright cabinet or black-and-white). Or if you want to prove your superior skills to a friend, try the new VS mode and see who can stop the alien menace the quickest. All in all, it's pure gaming at its best, now with no quarters required.Another Strong Bad game as well as Target Toss Pro: Bags are on WiiWare, and the other Virtual Console game is Forgotten Worlds for the Sega Genesis (which can be found on the Sega Genesis Collection for the PS2 and PSP). Be sure to check out the full Press Release, as it might be the only time you see Nintendo release a Press Release with the word Cornhole in it.
XBL points up for grabs1UP is reporting that Microsoft will be giving one lucky winner 500,000 XBL points in an upcoming sweepstakes. The prize tiers are as follows:
* One Grand Prize: 500,000 Microsoft PointsYou can get full info on how to register from the official XBox website.
* Five First Prizes: 50,000 Microsoft Points
* Ten Second Prizes: 10,000 Microsoft Points
* Thirty Third Prizes: 5,000 Microsoft Points
Lego Indy on MacGood news for the three of you that are using your Mac's for gaming. Looks like Lego Indiana Jones will be coming to the platform next week:
With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO Indiana Jones follows Indy’s escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Players can build and battle their way through their favourite cinematic moments, from Indy’s entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run.Release date is November 28, and full details can be found in the press release.
"With the extra benefit of Lego Indiana Jones running on all Intel Macs including MacBooks, we are proud to be bringing another great title from TTGames and LucasArts to the Mac platform” said Feral Interactive’s David Stephen.
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe In Stores NowUniverses collide today as Midway announces that Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe has shipped to retail stores for PS3 and Xbox 360.
“Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe brings together iconic characters from both the DC Comics’ and Mortal Kombat videogame universes to give gamers the opportunity to take part in extraordinary battles,” said Scott Johnson, vice president, business development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Working with Midway, we are allowing fans to control the destiny of famous heroes and villains with enhanced graphics and combat.”The game retails at $59.99 for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, and a Kollector's Edition for $69.99. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is rated T by the ESRB.
“Midway is proud to have been able to work so closely with the artists and visionaries at DC Comics to bring you a unique fighting experience that stays true to the hallmarks of the Mortal Kombat franchise,” said Matt Booty, president and CEO, Midway. “With the broad market potential afforded by the T-Rating, the engaging story mode, the critical acclaim we are already seeing from reviewers, and enthusiastic support of the fans from both franchises, we expect this to be one of our most successful Mortal Kombat games.”
Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball 2 Coming in 2009For those who like the sport, we have some good news, as Greenwave has announced that they will be publishing Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball 2 for the Xbox 360 in 2009.
"GHTP has been in the top 10 on Xbox LIVE and critically acclaimed by world champion gamers, so I'm very excited to deliver another hit paintball shooter," said Greg Hastings, who has been a professional paintball player for the last 21 years and deeply involved in the development of the GHTP franchise since its inception. "We are coding specifically for Xbox 360 and each other console, so you won't see a substandard port here. Paintball isone of the fastest sports in the world, so I insist that our entire dev team become proficient at paintball. Once again, GHTP2 will thoroughly surprise you."We'll have more on this title as we get details.
"Making this game is a fun process," said Oliver Lang, Captain of the World Champion Ironmen. "It's very easy to see that this is authentic paintball. The more you make your character play smart paintball and by articulating your character's body movements and positioning correctly, the more you'll blast your opponents in the face. I have a pretty big character role in this game, so I'm having fun."
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Costume Pack #1 ReleasedFor those wanting some DLC for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, we have good news for you, as Lucasarts has announced the first costume pack for the game for both PS3 and Xbox 360.
Costumes in the pack include:No word on what the pricing is on this, but the pack is available right now, so get it if you want it.
* Hooded Combat Gear
* General Starkiller
* Sith Assassin
* Imperial Commando
* Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker
* Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi
* Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker
* Darth Sion
* Ki-Adi-Mundi
* Kit Fisto
Street Fighter IV Hitting US February 17, 2009For all of you World Warriors waiting for the news, Capcom has announced that the release date of Street Fighter IV will be February 17, 2009 in North America, with Europe coming along on February 20.
Now you know when you will be getting your preorder, folks. We'll have some video footage and screenshots of the game up this weekend, so stay tuned!
Wii Music Playing in MallsSometimes you just can't make these things up. Nintendo announced that street performers will be in malls this weekend playing Wii Music.
Now through the end of the month, the family trio of music-makers will entertain shoppers by turning the Wii console into a musical instrument with Wii Music, the new music game from Nintendo. Wii Music contains more than 50 songs and lets players use more than 60 different instruments to make their music, from melodic steel drums to soaring trumpets. To play, players simply use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to make the same motions they would with a real instrument: Strum a guitar or pound the keys of a piano. The game challenges players to transform improvised notes into great music, while enabling the freedom to customize your song, instrument, genre, tempo and stage.I wonder if it will be as "entertaining" as the Nintendo employees playing Wii Music at the E3 Press Conference.
Nintendo Tops October SalesNintendo has announced how well they have done with sales in October.
Nintendo's total hardware unit sales represent a 25.7 percent increase over October 2007. They also account for 59.3 percent of the industry's total hardware unit sales.They had another good month. Insert your own "Nintendo is Making Money" joke here.
Wii Fit™, the game that combines fun and fitness, sold nearly half a million copies in the United States in October, six months after it launched. The lifetime U.S. sales for Wii Fit now total more than 2.83 million.
Majesty 2 Dev DiaryA new developer diary has been posted for the upcoming fantasy kingdom sim, Majesty 2:
Alexey Kozyrev writes “Each class has its own attitude towards life. For example, the Thieves want money, but that motivation is compensated by a high level of cowardice. They are the first to look for a reward, but will also be the first to desert in the battlefield. A hero constantly estimates danger around him or her, compares it to his or her characteristics, health and courage, and then decides whether or not it is necessary to run away.”I have some really high hopes for this one. If they can capture even a fraction of the appeal of the first game, I'll be thrilled. You can check ou the press release or just hit the new diary directly.
Age of Conan updatePC MMORPG Age of Conan will be receiving it's largest content update yet this week.
By visiting the vast, new outdoor area of Ymir’s Pass players will now be able to find new quests to solve, new characters to meet, new monsters to slay and a dramatic new storyline to unravel. The update also includes a new dungeon – The Amphitheater – that holds one of the most epic and memorable monster encounters ever created for the game.No word yet on the offical add-on that allows you to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women (oh c'mon, you know I had to do it). Get the full scoop in the press release.
"This is an important update that opens up a lot of new gameplay content for players who have already passed the level fifty mark," says Game Director Craig Morrison. "In the months ahead we will introduce even more new content, and coming up soon are two exciting new high-level dungeons intended for players who have reached the maximum level. At this stage adding more content and keeping people entertained is very important to us!"
Warhammer Online Coming to Korea.For all of our readers who live in Korea (or if Korean is your language of choice), I have some good news: Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is coming to a PC near you.
NHN’s Hangame, Korea’s largest game portal, and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, announced today that two companies have signed a multi-year agreement for Hangame to publish the critically acclaimed Massively Multiplayer Role-playing Game (MMORPG) Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning™ (WAR) in Korea. This agreement further expands the reach of WAR with servers to be available in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceanic territories.Nice to see another MMORPG other than WOW gain some market share in the world.
Developed by Mythic Entertainment, WAR is a groundbreaking new MMORPG that launched in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceanic territories in September and has attracted more than 800,000 registered users since launch. The game will be launched in Korea in 2009.
Fallout 3 Redone for JapanIt looks like the Japanese release of Fallout 3 will be censored to comply with local regulations.
Mr. Burke and his 'offer' have been axed from Fallout 3's Japanese release, as have Gore Bags and Ghouls. Additionally, names of weapons and enemies have been altered to adhere to Japan's rules and regulations, and the amount of blood has been toned down.Head on over to Voodoo Extreme or Kotaku for the full story.
Mines of Moria Hands On We have our preview up for the Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria. We were taken on a guided tour of the expansion and its content by the game's lead producer. You can read the preview right here. The expansion seems very impressive and looks to add a lot of new content to the game. Tolkien fans and MMO fans will definately want to check it out when the expansion is released on November 18th.
SquareEnix mystery countdown
A new teaser site from Square Enix has popped up, and includes a countdown to...well...something. You can see if for yourself hereAll we know at this point is that it has something to do with "Bahamut" and has one of the most amazing pieces of gaming artwork you will ever see. Rumors are swirling of everything from a new IP to a remake of the Japan-only Bahamut Lagoon RPG, but Square has been mum on the subject so far. As of this morning, we still need to wait 4 days and 8 hours to find out what it is, but you can bet we'll be keeping a close eye on it.
Wheel of Time gamesExcellent news for fans of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Red Eagle Entertainment has announced plans for both a movie and multi-platform games (including an MMORPG) based on the bestselling books.
A line of stand-alone Wheel of Time games is planned for release on all major videogame platforms, including consoles, personal computers, handheld systems and wireless devices. In addition, Red Eagle will launch and operate a massively multiplayer online role-playing game encompassing the themes, characters and world of the Wheel of Time novels.The last Wheel of Time outing on PC was a fun FPS, and let's hope they can captures some of the same magic this time around. There was no indication of which consoles will be receiving the games, but you can read a few additional details in the press release. I, for one, am certainly looking forward to the inevitable braid tugging and skirt smoothing mini-games.
"I am confident in Red Eagle Games' ability to capture the timeless appeal of The Wheel of Time story as they adapt its characters and themes into this new electronic medium," Rigney said. "I expect fans of the series will be delighted by these new interactive additions to the Wheel of Time universe."
Color of Murder OutMerscom announced that Color of Murder for PC has been released and is available for download from Big Fish Games.
“The Carol Reed mystery games have really resonated with our audience,” explained Lloyd Melnick, Chief Customer Officer at Merscom, “and we feel Color of Murder is the strongest title yet in the series. The tutorial and hint system we implemented should open this game up to even more gamers who previously were reluctant to try adventure games.”You can check out the full text of the press release right here.
Sudoku For Dummies OutElectronic Arts let us know that Sudoku For Dummies is now available for PC download.
Fans of the popular puzzle game Sudoku can enjoy Sudoku For Dummies®, the next video game from EA based on the world-famous For Dummies® brand, as it becomes available today for PC download in the US, Canada and UK on Pogo.com, EA’s online gaming destination.You can check out the details in the press release right here.
Sacred 2 FA Shipscdv Software announced that Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for Windows has shipped to retail outlets across North America.
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is a hack-and-slash action-RPG with a rich story that takes place in a giant, open-ended and seamless world. This world contains massive dungeons, treacherous opponents and hundreds of challenging quests. Intelligent enemies, steadily adapting in number and difficulty based on player progress, challenge players in heroic single- and multiplayer battles for up to 16 gamers on the Games for Windows platform, and four-player cooperative games on consoles.You can check out the full text of the press release right here.
Baseball Boss Out on iPhone
Challenge Games announced that their new baseball sim Baseball Boss for the iPhone has been released and is available for download.
“Baseball Boss is a perfect fit for the iPhone because the game lends itself so well to mobile devices. With its short-form play style, players can use their iPhones to quickly log in and play while when they have time for a quick baseball fix,” said Jeff Petry, head of marketing for Challenge Games. “Once players create an initial account on their computers, they can use their iPhone to manage their virtual teams and play Baseball Boss. We will continue to add functionality and features for iPhone users. And with the holidays fast approaching and iPhone sure to be a hot gift, more people can play Baseball Boss in more places”You can check out the full text of the press release right here.
NG Panda Ships for DSNAMCO Bandai announced that National Geographic Panda has shipped to retail outlets across North America so now is the time to get your panda on with a double dose of this and Kung Fu Panda. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
“NAMCO BANDAI Games and National Geographic are known for delivering quality entertainment products and National Geographic Panda is no exception,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations at NAMCO BANDAI Games. “Its fun and immersive gameplay, along with its educational elements make National Geographic Panda a must-have for Nintendo DS owners of all ages.”All the details can be found in the press release right here.
Populous DS ShipsThe genuinely important news today for strategy and sim fans is that Populous DS has shipped to retail outlets across North America.
Based on the original Populous PC classic from Electronic Arts, Populous DS brings a re-imagination of the classic game which pioneered the God simulation genre. The unique features of the DS improve upon the original as the touch-screen controls utilize the dual screens allowing players to manipulate 5 elementally-imbued gods, each with their own unique miracles, within an extensive single-player campaign. Within the multiplayer wireless mode, up to 4 players can unleash earthquakes, tidal waves and raging volcanoes to wreck havoc on opponents’ lands.You can check out all the details on it in the press release right here.
New HoI3 Dev DiaryParadox has released the latest developer diary for Hearts of Iron 3, a strategy game set during WWII and not, as I originally thought, a love story set during the Industrial Revolution.
The latest entry from the diary explores the land combat system within the game. Hearts of Iron 3 features an updated land combat system that adds a new level of challenge to the game. The game will retain the same functionality from Hearts of Iron 2, where players move troops to attack. However, a movement penalty has been added in this edition that increases or decreases according to combat events.You can read all about it in the press release right here.
LA2 KopinEasily one of the oddest aspects of the original Luminous Arc for the Nintendo DS was the segues featuring a few seconds of a Kopin, the less said about which the better. Yet Atlus USA let us know this little critter will feature prominently in the upcoming sequel, due out Nov. 18. And they have some other details to share:
As part of the special holiday "Atlus Spoils" program, Luminous Arc 2 is brimming with premium extras. Each and every copy will include a free soundtrack CD featuring select music from the game produced by Yasunori Mitsuda‘s Procyon Studio. Fans that pre-order the game will also receive a limited edition 60-page, 7"x10" full-color art book, Luminous Art, which offers content from both Luminous Arc games.For all the details, check out the press release right here.
AC Wii Creates Village FeelNintendo announced that the forthcoming Animal Crossing: City Folk for the Wii, due Nov. 16, will let players customize the in-game experience and feel like part of a larger community courtesy of clever use of the Mii.
"Animal Crossing: City Folk is all about building communities, customizing your world and staying in touch with friends and other characters," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "There's no ending, so people can keep playing for months and even years. It's an experience that everyone in the household can share together."You can check out the full details in the press release right here.
LucasArts releases two Clone Wars titlesLucasArts has revealed that the popular cartoon, Star Wars: Clone Wars, has two new games that have just been released. Check out the press release. Here's a snippit:
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels, developed by Krome Studios exclusively for Wii, delivers fun-filled Lightsaber battles for the entire family while it immerses players in the characters, locations, and epic duels from the hit animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which airs Fridays on Cartoon Network in the U.S. Built from the ground-up for Wii, Lightsaber Duels features an intuitive motion-controlled combat system that puts the lightsaber weapon in your hand for non-stop fun.
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance, developed exclusively for Nintendo DS by Lucasfilm Animation for publication by LucasArts, lets gamers experience the awesome power when two Jedi join forces to fight as one. With an innovative stylus-based input, controlling the Jedi’s movement and engaging in lightsaber combat has never felt more immersive.
“We wanted to give Star Wars fans two fun ways to experience The Clone Wars,” said Feargus Carroll, project lead from Lucasfilm Animation Singapore. “Aspiring Jedi can swing their Wii Remotes while recreating their favorite battles from the TV show on the Wii and fans can experience an entirely new storyline on the Nintendo DS.”
You can head over to the new Clone Wars website for preview videos.
Far Cry 2 hits a millionUbisoft's engrossing new FPS Far Cry 2 has sold more than a million copies in it's first 3 weeks.
"The holiday quarter is off to a solid start with the successful launch of Far Cry 2,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. "The game is well on track to achieve our expectations for the year."You can get the full scoop here, and be sure to check out our unique review
The unique game play of Far Cry 2 has impressed players around the globe, offering a true open world environment that allows gamers to create their very own individual game experience. Built upon the Dunia engine, players are offered a lush visual landscape, where they can live a realistic 24-hour day to night cycle in the beautiful African savannah.
New Tales for WiiContinuing the ridiculous holiday deluge of games, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World will be making its way to stores this week:
“Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World offers the definitive role-playing experience on Wii with an engrossing storyline, a new monster collection system and the Tales series’ trademark real-time battles, providing the depth of content that gamers have been asking for” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations with NAMCO BANDAI Games America, Inc. “With Dawn of the New World and also Tales of Vesperia for the Xbox 360, we’ve made the 10th anniversary of the Tales series a major milestone for role-playing fans across the country and set a high mark for quality that we intend to build upon as we look toward the future of this incredible franchise.”Hit up the press release for some additional details. On a side note, would it kill you publishers to spread these release dates out a little? We don't all have a money tree growing in our backyards, you know.
Mirror's Edge hits storesOn the heels of an excellent demo that created a ton of buzz, Mirror's Edge will be hitting retail stores this week.
Mirror’s Edge is a unique first-person action adventure where players are introduced to Faith, a ‘runner’ in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of information is closely watched. In the game, players step straight into the shoes of this modern day heroine who traverses vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat, fast-paced chases and challenging puzzles. When Faith’s sister gets framed for murder, Faith finds herself on the edge of the city, on the wrong side of the law.If you're on the fence, be sure to check out the demo. I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised. Get all the info here, and look for our full review soon!
Facebreaker Party releasedFeel the need to use your Wii remote for a bit of the ultraviolence? Today is your chance, as Facebreaker K.O. Party hits retail stores:
FaceBreaker K.O. Party drops you into a world filled with eye-popping stylized graphics and ego wielding characters that will have you raring to get your pummel on. With pick-up-and-punch controls, gamers of all skill levels can jump right into the action. From jabs to charged punches, every motion has been built to be both intuitive and responsive. Throw a flurry of punches with the Wii Remote, or Nunchuk, and watch as your character does the same.Additional details can be found here.
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