FlatOut Ultimate Carnage In Stores Today
13:26 | by Evan
Empire Interactives critically acclaimed FlatOut Ultimate Carnage for PC has arrived in stores today. FlatOut Ultimate Carnage blurs the line between arcade and simulation, a deathproof experience in which more than 8,000 persistent objects per track will throw your car off-course and your driver through the windscreen. With an average of 20,000 polygons per car, expect bodywork to get mashed up quickly, all in glorious HD. There are eight full offline game modes including Career Race, Time Trial, Carnage Race, Beat The Bomb, Last Man Standing, Deathmatch Derby, Multiplayer Party Mode, and the favourite Ragdoll Mini Games.
PES 2009 on Wii and Mobiles in 2009
13:21 | by Evan
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has confirmed it is to expand its PES 2009 line-up with the release of a mobile version to be released in Autumn and a Wii version in Spring 2009.
Following the incredible success of the PES 2008 for Wii, work is underway on a series of advances to affirm PES 2009 as the definitive football title for the format. Building on the unique control system of its predecessor, PES 2009 expands on the basic concept of players controlling both the player with the ball and those around them. PES 2009 will bring the user closer to the game by introducing different control methods which cater for a wide range of play styles.
PES 2009 for Nintendo Wii will feature a number of key additions, with an enhanced shooting system offering more control while remaining as easy to use as last years version. The development team has also reworked the defensive elements of the game, with more control over defenders and more ways to close down attacking threats. A new AI system has also been implemented and results in more sophisticated and intuitive movement from team mates according to the players commands.
TrackMania headed to the Nintendo DS
13:13 | by Evan
Focus Home Interactive has announced that TrackMania is headed to the Nintendo DS for the first time. Far from a hardcore driving simulation, TrackMania is based on the fun and the spectacular aspects of racing. In TrackMania DS, you will drive at mind-blowing speeds in hi-octane racers on incredible tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements.
TrackMania DS not only has a fantastic solo campaign with three great game modes and over one hundred original circuits - it also comes with an incredible 3D track editor that allows you to use the stylus to intuitively create your own tracks from hundreds of different design blocks. Players will be able to test and improve their unique creations in real-time and even to share them with one another, giving the game infinite interest and replay value.
Reel Deal Texas Hold 'Em Promotion
12:55 | by Evan
Phantom EFX, in conjunction with War Drum Studios and Publisher X, is offering a special seven day promotion for the popular casino game, Reel Deal Texas HoldEm available for the Apple iPhone 3G and iPod touch. Consumers who download the game beginning on Friday, August 1 through Friday, August 8, 2008 will enjoy a special promotional price of $.99, a drop from the standard cost of $4.99. The game can be purchased from this link.
Thursday, July 31
Football Director Launched
13:52 | by Evan
Sports Director has announce the launch of Football Director DS, the first football management game for Nintendo's hugely-popular handheld video game console, the Nintendo DS.
Designed by veteran football management game designer Roger Womack (whose credits include Championship Manager, FA Premier League Manager and Football World Manager) and developed by Bradford-based Four Door Lemon, Football Director DS brings all of the tactical and strategic depth that's expected of a contemporary football management game to Nintendo's handheld console. The game's authenticity is strengthened by its official Football League licence.
With an intuitive, Nintendo DS stylus-driven interface, Football Director DS is remarkably easy to pick up and play. However, this ease of use has not been achieved at the expense of gameplay, as the creators have packed in enough tactical and strategic depth to make it a serious mobile option for even the most dedicated hardcore football management gamer. The game experience is flexible enough to be played in bite-sized, five-minute chunks or alternatively over longer, season-conquering sessions.
Football Director DS will be released through Pinnacle Entertainment in September 2008.
FaceBreaker Demo hits Xbox Live (PSN to follow)
13:50 | by Evan
EA Sports has announced that the FaceBreaker Demo is now available on Xbox LIVE, and will follow on the PlayStation Network on August 7th. Expect the unexpected with FaceBreaker; an all new arcade boxing title featuring laugh-out-loud fisticuffing action and over-the-top characters. FaceBreaker ships to retailers under the EA SPORTS Freestyle brand on September 3 on Xbox 360 and the PLAYSTATION3 with an MSRP $49.99. FaceBreaker K.O. Party for the Wii will available this holiday season.
Wednesday, July 30
French and Spanish versions for Shot Online
14:16 | by Evan
gamigo AG announced the forthcoming launch of the Spanish and French versions of the internationally successful MMO sports title Shot Online, a omprehensive and realistic golfing. Shot Online offers players over 250 different holes to play. Players can gain experience points for every well-played course, in order to level up and become the ultimate golfing professional. Beyond that, they have the chance to buy hundreds of optional items to improve their abilities even further. Although there is the possibility to buy certain items for real money, Shot Online remains completely free because every object can also be bought with the in-game currency, either from an NPC or in the auction house.
While up to four players can compete in a direct match at any time, there will be special events and tournaments for everyone on a regular basis, with great prizes to be won. Of course there are lots of useful community features, which give players the chance to chat with their friends, meet new people and form guilds to play as a team.
Pong Toss on WiiWare
14:11 | by Evan
JV Games Inc has released Pong Toss under the Frat Party line of games for WiiWare. Compete against your friends or the computer in this ultimate party-game favorite. Play on a regulation table with up to four players. Make consecutive shots for the Fireball bonuses and Roll-Backs as you or your team try to dominate the table and reign as Pong Toss champs. In Speed Pong, up to three challengers can compete at the same time. Speed and strategy are the keys to this fast-paced game. Jack up your opponents by using a slew of power-ups that will slow them down. The first one who sinks the last cup wins it all.
The game can be purchased on your Nintendo Wii for 800 Wii Points.
Tuesday, July 29
Madden NFL 09 Celebration Feature
14:44 | by Evan
EA Sports has announced it's time to celebrate with the all new user celebration feature, just one of 85 new gameplay features included in first game that adapts to you, Madden NFL 09. The 20th Anniversary installment of the award winning Madden NFL franchise hits stores nationwide on August 12, 2008.
Lambeau Leap into the stands with the Packers or bust a move with T.O. in the new Dallas Cowboys stadium - user celebrations lets players celebrate the way they want with a new control system that is activated after every trip to the end zone. Once a touchdown is scored, run into the hotspot located in the end zone and press the corresponding button to get your player moving with signature dance moves or agile tricks. Tired of the same moves with one player, steal the celebrations of other players in the league to keep the celebration going. All celebrations are player specific allowing you to do the river dance with Chad Johnson, or the simply flip the ball like LaDainian Tomlinson.
Madden NFL 09 will be available for the Xbox and Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 PLAYSTATION3, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStation Portable) and is rated E by the ESRB. Madden NFL 09 All-Play, featuring easy-to-use gameplay controls and an all-new playcalling system tailored to fit the playing style of all skill levels will be available on Wii.
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Downloadable Content
14:19 | by Evan
System 3 is proud to announce the first in a series of downloadable content for the genre-defining Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, to be released on PlayStation Network in August.
Adding to an already impressive 16 real world circuits, the first downloadable content pack features the infamous 5.2km Nόrburgring F1 Strecke, one of the toughest, most demanding and most dangerous racetrack in the world. To compliment the addition of another world class circuit, five new cars will be available as part of the content pack, or individually on PlayStation Network. The cars include the Ferrari Enzo, Ferrar F430 Spyder, P4/5, 612 Scaglietti and the 599 GTB Fiorano.
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is available now for PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS., PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii Formats will follow soon.