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Halo Reach, Street Fighter X Tekken & Exclusive Announcement

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:24:28 +0000

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Rio Ferdinand and Jason Bradbury reveal the Halo: Reach Elite Spartan Squad

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:08:04 +0000

Launching in less than seven weeks, Halo: Reach, is set to be the BIGGEST entertainment launch of 2010, and will be available exclusively on Xbox 360! The award-winning 'Halo' franchise is a global phenomenon, with Halo 3 making entertainment history in 2007 setting launch sales records that beat all previous video games and blockbuster movies.

Created by acclaimed developer Bungie, Halo: Reach is the latest installment to the most successful gaming franchise ever, and is set to launch on 14 September. More than 2.7 million players participated in the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta earlier this year, making it the most popular console video game beta test on record.

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Halo: Reach, football legend Rio Ferdinand and Gadget Show presenter, Jason Bradbury teamed up today to announce the launch of a major nationwide competition and the Halo: Reach Elite Spartan Squad at a press conference in London. The competition, launching next Wednesday 4th August, at www.xbox.com/lookingforaleader , gives Halo fans and gamers the chance to take part in a series of online mini Halo 3 tournaments in mid-August. Winners will then be selected to attend a mega-launch event taking place in London in mid-September. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a part of the most exciting live Halo battle in gaming history – all with the special Celebrity Elite Spartan Squad!

As well as Rio and Jason the Halo: Reach Elite Spartan Squad includes a star studded line-up, including: Gorgeous model and T4 presenter, Jameela Jamil; and England Rugby hunk, Ben Cohen. The 5th Spartan member will be revealed next week and the 6th Spartan member will be chosen via the competition and will be the Team Captain ensuring the Elite Spartan Squad is charged and ready to battle at the launch event!

More details about the competition and Elite Spartan Squad activity will be revealed on Wednesday 4th August at www.xbox.com/lookingforaleader, also look out for more details here at Xboxliveaddicts shortly.

ABOUT HALO REACH

Halo: Reach tells the tragic and heroic story of Noble Team, a group of Spartans, who through great sacrifice and courage saved countless lives in the face of impossible odds. The planet Reach is humanity’s last line of defence between the encroaching Covenant and their ultimate goal, the destruction of Earth. If it falls, humanity will be perched on the brink of destruction.

Dragon Age: Origins- Golems of Amgarrak

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:57:42 +0000

More download content for Dragon Age: Origins is on its way in the form of Golems of Amgarrak.

The DLC will allow you to import your warden from Origins or Awakening ore create a new high-level character from any other class.

Golems" tells the story of the Dwarven exploration of a subterranean ruin which gave birth to an army of golems.

Released on August 10, and will be 400 MS/BioWare Points.

"nail'dTM" from Deep Silver gets rocked

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:29:08 +0000

All-star Metal supergroup composes music for the off-road arcade racing game from Deep Silver

"nail'd", the blisteringly fast off-road racing game from Deep Silver, has inspired members of several Metal bands to compose an entire soundtrack especially for the game.

With its absolutely insane track design featuring unexpected turns, deep chasms and high velocity jumps at breakneck speeds, "nail'd" send players' adrenalin levels through the roof. This is the intense feeling that the musicians wanted to express in their uncompromising, high energy tracks.

Illustrious names from the contemporary Metal scene, including Raymond Herrera and Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory, Arkaea), Pat Lachman (Damageplan), Wayne Static (Static X), Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed), Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), Jed Simon (Strapping Young Lad), and John Boecklin (DevilDriver), have got together in the studio to add a wicked soundtrack to the game.

Together, these musicians have created a rock-hard Metal soundtrack for "nail'd". Besides various instrumentals, it includes three dedicated "nail'd" songs: "Count for Something", "Through Walls of Flame" (sung by Jamey Jasta), and "Decimator" (vocals by Wayne Static). All lyrics were specially written for the game.

In addition, licensed tracks from Slipknot, Queens of the Stone Age, Backyard Babies, Rise Against, American Sixgun, Aggressive Chill, and Slaves on Dope help turn on the heat in "nail'd" even more.

"nail'd" is being developed by Techland and will appear on the PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, and PC. The world-wide launch of "nail'd" is planned for the 4th quarter of 2010.

For more information about the game log on to the official website or join the “nail’d” community:
Website: http://naild.deepsilver.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/naildgame
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/naildgame

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet trailer

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:18:12 +0000

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet continues the excitement of the original Marvel Super Hero Squad with an all-new storyline that follows Season 2 of the hit animated TV series as shown on Cartoon Network. Players can "Hero Up" with friends in cooperative play and master the unique Factor Power of each of the Marvel heroes in three game modes: Story Mode, Freeplay Mode and Challenge Mode. The game also boasts a brand new puzzle component, in which players will need to utilize the characters' unique abilities to move or destroy objects, traverse through certain environments, and summon specific strengths to overcome obstacles. With new adventures, tricky puzzles, an expanded selection of Marvel Super Hero Squad members to unlock and play as, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntletis set to thrill gamers from here to Super Hero City.

Thor: The Video Game teaser trailer

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:08:24 +0000

Thor: The Video Game will delve deep into the heroic tales of the Thor universe. Eisner Award-winning writer and lead Thor comic book author Matt Fraction brings authenticity to the narrative as a story consultant, and elevates the story beyond the comic and movie universe throughout the video game. Players will take on an array of ancient enemies and beasts from the many worlds of Norse mythology by using different battle strategies and elemental powers. The sacred Mjolnir, Thor’s legendary hammer, will allow players to command the powers of the storm: wind, thunder and lightning. By earning Valor in combat throughout the game, players will also be able to select from a wider range of abilities, acquire new attacks, powers and upgrades.

“We are proud to be bringing Thor to his first solo video game adventure” commented Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA America. “Thor: The Video Game will finally bring the immense power of this iconic hero to lifelong fans, and introduce the God of Thunder to a whole new audience as a true Marvel Super Hero.”

Each version of the game is being developed to take advantage of all five console platforms. The PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360® version will feature cinematic, third-person action gameplay with melee combos, ranged hammer throws, tide-turning elemental powers and an upgrade system to bolster Thor’s powers as gamers progress. Players will be able to follow the same overarching story in the PSPTM, Nintendo WiiTM and DSTM versions presented in a comic book style, allowing fans to explore new content in the same universe.

While taking its inspiration directly from the mythology of the comics, Thor: The Video Game will launch around the time of the upcoming Thor film adaptation from Marvel Studios.

Brought to the Marvel Universe by the legendary Stan Lee and his brother Larry Lieber, and penciled by noted artist Jack Kirby, Thor first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1962. Based on Norse mythology, the Marvel character of Thor became a comic book Super Hero both in his own right and as a member of the Avengers alongside comic book icons The HulkTM, Iron ManTM and Captain AmericaTM. Thor: The Video Game marks the character’s progression from mythology to comics, TV, then film and now to interactive entertainment in his first standalone appearance in a videogame.

Monster Jam: Path of Destruction screenshots

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:04:26 +0000

Monster Jam: Path of Destruction is the ultimate, authentic monster truck experience complete with unprecedented realism, customization, truck handling and all-out destruction. Fan-favorites Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, and GrinderTM are all in the mix, and players can also create and customize their own trucks with thousands of options, unlocking new parts and upgrades as they progress through the game with the ultimate goal of reaching of reaching the Monster Jam World Finals.

Monster Jam: Path of Destruction is being developed with the most advanced vehicle handling ever. Gamers will be able to compete in the most popular Monster Jam stadiums, and will be blown away by the overall gaming experience and realism.

More information on the game’s features will be revealed over the summer and fall.

Xbox Live Arcade takes in over $46 million in H1 2010

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:00:43 +0000

As per the Research & Analysis division of analyst firm Forecasting & Analyzing Digital Entertainment, LLC (FADE) gaming on Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) grew by double-digit numbers during the first half of the year, after a sluggish start in January and February which saw numbers down year over year. Overall, the XBLA market place grew 13% to $46.1 million USD by the end of June. June 2010 capped off the first half with an impressive 36% increase compared to last year's June 2009.

FADE reports that the major turning point in 2010 for XBLA came during the heavily promoted 'Block Party' event, which started in March and featured four titles: 'Toy Soldiers', 'Perfect Dark', 'Scrap Metal' and 'Game Room'. 'Toy Soldiers' and 'Perfect Dark' both took in over $2 million USD during the first half, placing each among the top five by revenue. The free-to-download classic title destination 'Game Room' also saw success, with over a million downloads shortly after release.

March started the positive trend, posting a strong 41% year-over-year increase in revenues, which began a consecutive 4-month run of double digit gains in revenue when compared to 2009. Starting in April, Microsoft began to aggressively promote price drops on dozens of titles, starting with the 'Inventory Blowout' sale which ran for one week in April, and included 10 titles. Throughout the second quarter, multiple sales were offered on titles, totaling over 40 titles offered on discount. These sales were seen as a success, as many titles saw revenue increases of between 50-200%. "We saw Microsoft take a very different approach to product deployment strategies this year," said Benjamin Schlichter, Director of Research and Analysis for FADE. "The second quarter of the year has traditionally been their weakest, and they made great strides to improve the performance during the period, as revenue increased 24% compared to the year prior during a period when much of the rest of the industry is down."

Sales Expected to Rise on Hardware, 'Summer of Arcade', and 'Kinect'

FADE maintains that Xbox Live Arcade will realize an estimated $130 million to $140 million by the end of the year, following strong hardware sales due to a solid holiday lineup, the new Slim console, and marketing for the motion-sensing Kinect hardware. Most notably, Microsoft's 3rd annual 'Summer of Arcade' is anticipated to be met with impressive sales, following the implementation of their new 'Destination Arcade' UI.

Kinect brings an air of unpredictability to the mix. FADE research believes that Kinect pricing may dampen sales for the hardware slightly, but the possibilities of the platform may yield impressive revenues for Arcade developers looking to leverage the new platform for mini-games and unique, affordable experiences.

FADE Top 10 Estimates for H1 2010, by Revenue (USD)

* Toy Soldiers (Signal Studios) - $4.6 million (1200 Microsoft Points)
* Trials HD (RedLynx) - $4.4 million (800 - 1200 Microsoft Points)
* Castle Crashers (The Behemoth) - $2.9 million (800 - 1200 Microsoft Points)
* Battlefield 1943 (EA DICE) - $2.5 million (800 - 1200 Microsoft Points)
* Perfect Dark (4J Studios) - $2.4 million (800 Microsoft Points)
* Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (Capcom) - $1.8 million (800 - 1200 Microsoft Points)
* Family Game Night (EA Bright Light) - $1.7 million (400 - 800 Microsoft Points)
* Shadow Complex (Chair Entertainment) - $1.2 million (800 - 1200 Microsoft Points)
* Magic: The Gathering (Stainless Games) - $900,000 (800 Microsoft Points)
* Call of Duty Classic (Infinity Ward) - $800,000 (1200 Microsoft Points)

Halo: Reach the Battle Begins

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:56:17 +0000

In less than seven weeks, the epic battle for humanity’s survival will begin with the launch of the most anticipated game of 2010, “Halo: Reach.” To prepare the millions of fans worldwide awaiting the prequel to the blockbuster “Halo” trilogy, Bungie and Microsoft today released a stunning new trailer that offers a glimpse of the heroic themes and non-stop action in the most ambitious campaign in “Halo’s” history. Featuring a stirring sample of the original score by famed “Halo” composer Marty O’Donnell, the breathtaking trailer showcases several dramatic sequences from the game, including the Covenant invasion of the planet Reach and Noble Team’s effort to take the fight from the planet’s surface to space.

The debut of the new campaign trailer follows a slew of exciting “Halo: Reach” announcements at Comic-Con last week, including the world premiere of two brand new multiplayer experiences in “Halo: Reach”: Forge World and Firefight Versus. Forge World is a vast new environment in “Halo: Reach” with unlimited creative potential that will allow players to create and share their unique map designs over Xbox LIVE. Firefight Versus is a brand new multiplayer mode that pits a team of player-controlled Elites with Covenant AI support against a team of player-controlled Spartans. With an epic campaign, diverse competitive and cooperative multiplayer experiences, robust user-creation tools, player rewards, and more, “Halo: Reach” is the most ambitious “Halo” game ever and promises to set a new standard for action-packed entertainment, replayability and customisation.

Additionally, Microsoft and Bungie announced a stunning lineup of custom-designed “Halo: Reach” hardware products at Comic-Con, including the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle, “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Controller and “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Headset. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle has a suggested retail price of £249.99, and will be available on 14th September. The “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset will be available on 3rd September for the estimated retail prices of £39.99 and £34.99, respectively. All three products are available for preorder today while supplies last.

“Halo: Reach” is currently available for preorder in Standard, Limited and Legendary editions at participating retailers worldwide. The Standard Edition has an estimated retail price of £49.99, and the Limited and Legendary editions of the game will retail for £59.99 and £99.99, respectively, and are packed with extras fans won’t want to miss. As a special bonus, fans can receive a token to unlock an exclusive in-game Spartan Recon Helmet, by making a pre-order reservation at participating retailers.

Developed by award-winning studio Bungie exclusively for Xbox 360, “Halo: Reach” launches in the UK on Sept. 14, 2010.

Madden NFL 11 screenshots

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:50:09 +0000

the game of football. SIMPLER: From 350 plays down to 1, the all-new GameFlow system puts you in the helmet of an NFL quarterback to execute an authentic, situational game plan, one play at a time. QUICKER: 60 minute game times reduced to as little as 30 minutes; spend more time on the field and less in the playbook. FULL games, HALF the time. DEEPER: Madden NFL 11 is feature-rich including all-new 3-on-3 Online Team Play, improved animations, more intuitive controls, and Madden NFL Ultimate Team...all to the play-by-play of the most exciting voice in sports, Gus Johnson. Madden NFL 11– SIMPLER. QUICKER. DEEPER than ever before.

Features

* From 350 Plays Down to 1 – Introducing GameFlow, an all-new playcalling system that automatically selects the best play for your team based on situational, authentic NFL game plans. Listen as your coach calls in the play from the sidelines based on your favorite team’s real-life tendencies, or add a new level of strategy by creating and customizing your own offensive and defensive game plans.
* Full Games in Half the Time – With an all-new playcall system, spend less time in the huddle and more time on the field. Experience all of the drama and excitement of a full game in as little as 30 minutes.
* Less Buttons, More Moves– Enjoy success using only the two control sticks. Run through holes, break tackles, and explode in the open field thanks to the intuitive and responsive Dual Stick Control. All-new locomotion provides true acceleration and deceleration, as well as natural planting and cutting, making Madden NFL 11 the most authentic looking and feeling football game to-date.
* See It. Hear It. Feel It. – Experience a new level of excitement with completely revamped audio presentation from the booth to the field. Gus Johnson, one of the most electrifying commentators in sports injects his energy into the play-by-play call, while Cris Collinsworth provides his Emmy winning analysis. Authentic team specific chants and stadium music bring game day to your living room like never before.
* Online Team Play – Madden NFL 11 becomes a true team sport in an all-new cooperative mode. Play 3-on-3 online with, or against, up to five friends, with each team member controlling a squad of skill players: QB, RBs, and WR/TEs on offense, and D-line, LBs, and D-backs on defense.
* Online Scouting – Study your opponents like an NFL coach. Gain an edge on your online competition by scouting their play tendencies throughout the course of the game, both on offense and defense.
* Build the Ultimate Team – Madden NFL Ultimate Team combines the best aspects of Madden NFL 11 gameplay, card collecting, and fantasy football - all into one unique mode. Earn, purchase, and participate in user auctions to collect player cards, all while managing your fantasy roster. Compete in matches online and see where you rank amongst your friends. Madden NFL Ultimate Team has something for every fan of the NFL.

Monster Jam: Path of Destruction

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:10:39 +0000

Activision today announced the official name of the upcoming Monster Jam® videogame - Monster Jam: Path of Destruction. The video game will be available at retail on November 9, 2010 on WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

Monster Jam: Path of Destruction is the ultimate, authentic monster truck experience complete with unprecedented realism, customization, truck handling and all-out destruction. Fan-favorites Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, and GrinderTM are all in the mix, and players can also create and customize their own trucks with thousands of options, unlocking new parts and upgrades as they progress through the game with the ultimate goal of reaching of reaching the Monster Jam World Finals.

Monster Jam: Path of Destruction is being developed with the most advanced vehicle handling ever. Gamers will be able to compete in the most popular Monster Jam stadiums, and will be blown away by the overall gaming experience and realism.

More information on the game’s features will be revealed over the summer and fall.

Bomberman LIVE Tournament This Friday with Hudson Staff!

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:50:46 +0000

Hudson Entertainment will be online this Friday to host an online Bomberman LIVE tournament where lucky participants will get to game with the Hudson Entertainment staff!

If you are interested they ask you to post in this thread http://hudsonenterta...http://hudsonentertainment.com/user/viewtopic.php?t=933

Rockstar Games Presents a Behind-the-Scenes Video of the Red Dead Redemption Soundtrack

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:17 +0000

Following on from Jose Gonzalez’s exclusive video performance of ‘Far Away’, today sees the release of a brilliant Behind-the-Scenes look at the creation of the in-game music and soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption.

The video gives a unique insight into the instrumentation and recording techniques used, including interviews with the composers Woody Jackson and Bill Elm, and harmonica legend Tommy Morgan.

Two Worlds II videos

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:31:33 +0000

Building upon the storyline from the first installment, Two Worlds II offers the willing adventurer the thrilling experience of a perilous and daring journey throughout a vast magical land. While undoubtedly rich in story, detail and content, the game also offers an array of unique approaches to classic game elements that push the envelope for the fantasy RPG genre.

Featuring the all-new GRACE™ game engine, Two Worlds II seeks to offer an immersive blend of two of the most important role playing elements - strong atmosphere and dazzling visuals. Incorporating cutting-edge technology features such as Real Eye Adaptation, HD Dynamic Motion Capture, and Multi-Source Dynamic Lighting, the world of Antaloor comes alive like never before as a true role-player’s paradise.

Review: Rocket Knight

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:57:18 +0000

In the Kingdom of Zephyrus there is only one true hero, Rocket Knight, with his rocket pack and power sword among his powerful yet small arsenal he strives to keep Zephyrus safe!

Rocket Knight is a side scroller and its story is very cliché with the likes of Mario, Sonic and Zelda, being that you take place of the hero and chase after a heroine captured by your main foe.

The game presents you with a colourful and bright world which we highly lack in gaming these days, with its quirky 3D animations that will make you chuckle from time to time, its sure is a fun game.

Not for long though as you realise there isn’t much variety in the way of areas or level types, sticking you in the same scenery that’s been changed around a little. It gets boring after a few levels, then up pops a flying level, fun the first time but tedious after a few goes.

Air combat hasn’t really been thought of in this game, with enemies that move in large groups, as you whittle the group numbers down you always manage to miss a few, leaving that 100% killed almost impossible, the boss battles are a pain too, as you sit there with your basic attacks the boss has many flourish attacks, to make matters worse they don’t stop using them and at no point do you get extra health.

The story is there but it is rather lacking, it pops up in the load screens of each level and its about 3 lines long, not giving you much information at all you seem to find yourself playing the game not to complete it but just because you bought it, with its high price point you need to be a huge fan of side scrollers like this to find the motivation to complete the entire game, but for others it can be fun for around 10-20 minutes and then you get bored, I found after that first 20 minutes you just cannot find yourself enjoying it.

Rocket Knight looked incredibly fun because of the bright colours and comedic characters in it but when it comes down to playing it, the fun factor just isn’t there at most times, boss levels are ridiculously hard with no indication of how to damage them and the game just does not have a well told story to it.

In the end Rocket Knight gave me a few minutes of fun and then none again, the pricing would put many people off without even knowing about the game itself, but it just helps put one more nail in the coffin.

I give Rocket Knight a score of 4.6

OUT RIGHT NOW - It's Hydro Thunder Hurricane!

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:54:27 +0000

Just a reminder that Hydro Thunder Hurricane releases today on the Xbox LIVE Arcade, priced at 1200 Microsoft Points. If you aren't familiar with this absolute classic we highly recommend downloading the demo, we guarantee you'll be hooked!

Hydro Thunder Hurricane is the first official sequel to the classic Midway hit Hydro Thunder, which splashed into arcades and consoles over 10 years ago. Rather than simply recreate the original game with updated graphics, Vector Unit has delivered an all-new game engine for the sequel, with gorgeous HD visuals and amazing dynamic water physics.

Ralf Knoesel, Vector Unit’s Technical Director and the programming visionary behind Hydro Thunder Hurricane’s cutting-edge interactive water, said the team is thrilled to be included as part of the Summer of Arcade. “We know there were a lot of quality titles vying to be a part of Summer of Arcade, and it’s really a testament to the team’s hard work and creative energy that HTH made the cut.”

The indie developer’s motto is “Big games in small packages,” and their first game as a studio delivers on that promise. The downloadable game features 8 all new interactive race tracks, new Single Player game modes, Xbox LIVE Leaderboard challenges, as well as robust multiplayer support for 8 players online, local split screen races with up to 4 players - and a combination of split screen and online play.

“Our goal with Hurricane was to deliver tons of new content with the kind of polish and depth you expect to find in a full retail game,” said Knoesel. “It takes hours to unlock everything in the single player mode, and once you’ve done that you still have multiplayer, which I think is where the game really shines.”

At the heart of all this new content, though, the game stays true to the spirit that made the original title an enduring fan favorite, attests Matt Small, Creative Director. “The feedback from Hydro Thunder fans has been overwhelmingly positive. When you put a controller into the hands of a hard core fan, and he nods and grins the first time he goes off some 800 foot jump or nails a shortcut and says something like ‘Oh yeah, this is how I remember it’ – that tells me we pulled it off.”

Fans will recognize favorite speedboats from the original Hydro Thunder: Razorback, Damn the Torpedoes, Tidal Blade, Rad Hazard and others return with beautifully redesigned models, multiple unlockable skins, and articulated boost animations with massive rockets folding out from hidden compartments. Race tracks are all original, but packed with the kinds of shortcuts and spectacular surprises the series is known for.

“On top of everything else, Hydro Thunder Hurricane is perfect for Summer of Arcade. What’s the first thing people think about when it’s summertime? Sun, fun, splashing around in the water, driving a speedboat at 200 mph, jumping off gigantic cliffs, and dodging dinosaurs. Right?”
Hydro Thunder Hurricane will be released on July 28, 2010, exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade. The game will sell for 1200 Microsoft Points.

Konami out for blood and good beats at Eurogamer Expo

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:30:54 +0000

Eurogamer, Europe’s leading independent games media specialist, can announce Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will be featuring an amazing trio of titles for the Eurogamer Expo at Earls Court on October 1st - 3rd, 2010.

Def Jam Rapstar, Saw II: Flesh & Blood and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow will be headlining for Konami on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 giving Expo-goers an exclusive chance to try them out before they release this Autumn.

Def Jam Rapstar is the first true interactive Hip Hop music game. The ultimate emcee experience for video game consoles, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop, you and your social networks. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, from A Tribe Called Quest’s ultimate posse track “Scenario” to Ludacris’ hit single “Stand Up” and Chipmunk’s “Chip Diddy Chip”, Def Jam Rapstar allows you to be the star by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community at www.defjamrapstar.com.

The eagerly awaited sequel, Saw II: Flesh & Blood, invites players back into Jigsaw’s twisted world, and promises all-new stomach-twisting traps and puzzles, more visceral combat, and an all-new storyline that takes place between the second and third movie. As such, players can delve deeper into the horror and mystery of Jigsaw’s terrified subjects.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is an epic 3D action title set in a ravaged Europe of the middle ages. The planet has been devastated by a powerful magic. The souls of the dead are trapped on our earthly plane unable to find peace, and inhuman creatures of nightmare now roam the Earth, wreaking havoc. Having witnessed his wife Marie (voiced by Natascha McKelhone) murdered at their hands, Gabriel (Robert Carlyle) pledges revenge against those responsible: the mysterious Lords of Shadow.

Rupert Loman, Managing Director at Eurogamer said: “It’s great to have Konami onboard with such a fantastic line up, particularly one that demonstrates the eclectic mix of games that will be on show and, most importantly, playable.”

More information and tickets are available at http://expo.eurogamer.net

A Shooter Kickstarter Project Launched

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:25:53 +0000

In the search for alternative funding Sorcery Games (http://www.sorcerygames.com) has started a Kickstarter project. For those in the know, Kickstarter.com is a place where creative projects can look for funding. Whether you are after making your first CD or trying to start a web channel dedicated to kids, Kickstarter has it all.

The recently launched Sorcery Games Kickstarter project called 'A Quality Shooter' is for it's new game 'A Shooter'. A game currently in development for the Xbox 360. This new kickstarter project is designed to help Sorcery Games extend the development cycle and increase the quality and scope of the game. A Shooter is a side scrolling shoot-em-up that brings arcade style gameplay, along with cooperative multiplayer support. It is a beautifully crafted experience that holds lofty goals for it's balanced gameplay. With not only single player, but also 2, 3 and 4 player balancing worked on for several months. Funding will allow the game to get bigger and better. The most exciting feature addition will be the support of online multiplayer.

The Project offers rewards in return for small portions of funding. This means you get stuff for your money. Go check out the project and see the amazing rewards offered by Sorcery Games. From simply having your own copy on the PC with your name in the credits, to having a PC version of the game complete with all your own graphics. Some of the rewards would make a great gift for any gameplaying kid you know. If you really want to impress your son or boyfriend you have an option of sending in a photo to be used as a collectible in the game.

Go check out the 'A Shooter' Kickstarter project at 'A Quality Shooter on www.Kickstarter.com (http://tinyurl.com/37mu3cl)'

ArcaniA: Gothic 4 screenshots

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:22:24 +0000

ArcaniA: Gothic 4. The latest installment in the renowned Gothic series is set about 12 years after the events shown in “Gothic 3”, and again invites the player to a fantastic journey through a war-torn world. The ancient, nameless hero, who by now has been crowned King Robar the Third, commands a rigorous regiment over Myrtana and the Southern Islands. Luckily, not all subordinates live in fear and submission to the King and a new hero emerges, with the intention to settle an old score: A seemingly unimposing shepherd from the Isle of Feshyr sets out on the long and perilous journey to the King’s Palace.

“Implementing a new main character is not just a consistent continuation of the given storyline, but it also allows us to add new ideas and concepts to the game,” says Clemens Schneidhofer, PR Coordinator JoWooD Entertainment. “Seeing your old hero as an apparently mad King, is a stimulating twist to the storyline of the Gothic saga as we see it. Players will need to be careful whom they trust … Gothic has always been known for its unpredictable story line.”

Arcania – Gothic 4 will be available on PC, and for the first time on PS3 and XB360 in Q3.

Faery: Legends of Avalon Artwork and screenshots

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:09:02 +0000

Faery: Legends of Avalon is a Role Playing / Adventure game packed with an original and unique atmosphere, and a graphics design close to illustration. The game immerses players in a fantasy world inhabited by many colourful characters and magical creatures.

In Faery: Legends of Avalon, the player plays as an elf or a fairy that will evolve during the story, through numerous quests and epic turn-based battles. Throughout the adventure, the player will customize his avatar thanks to a unique system changing not only the whole look of the character in every detail, but also its spells and special abilities! The player will recruit various companions during his journey to assist him in his mission, and he will be given the chance to explore mythical places full of magic such as the World Tree, the famous 'Flying Dutchman' ghost ship, and many others, in order to try to understand why the Kingdom of Avalon is dying.