Gamers can tackle these foes alone but those who feel it’s too steep a challenge should team up with other Dungeon Fighters in co-op mode.

Here are details on each of the bosses shown in the video:

Flaming Binoche

Deep in the heart of the great conflagration that consumes Garqarak Forest lives this terrifying queen of fire. Clad entirely in crimson, her trusted polished gold sorceress staff in her grip, Flaming Binoche makes herself known with a piercing shriek that strikes fear into the heart of even the most intrepid Dungeon Fighter. When she rises into the sky, beware of the blazing meteors she calls down from the heavens.

Ghoulguish

The walking dead have no feeling, they have no fear, they have only one thing, and that’s the irresistable urge to feed on you. And the most fearsome of the undead is Ghoulguish. He may be shrouded in the dark energy of the shadow, but the chill of his touch is ever-present as you try to defeat him. Even on the opposite end of the final Shadow Thunderland dungeon room, he can strike with a frosty blow that knocks you to the ground, where you may become the answer to his hunger.

Light Castellan Sieghart

In the darkest, innermost room in Sky Tower, the bright, searing light of Sieghart’s bolts of lightening illuminates Castellan’s Chamber. A thousand years ago he lead his army, hacking and slashing, into this mystical castle…and they remain today, violent echoes of a bygone time. When he finally reach Sieghart, he’ll call down his bolts of lightening to where ever you may be hiding, so keep moving.

Great He’etako

The He’etako’s hunt in packs, creeping through the folds an crevices of whatever terrain they infect, usually in great numbers. Of course, the one the Dungeon Fighters call the Great He’etako needs no pack, a giant, radial beast that can summon a wide variety of his slimy bretheren to rain down pain upon you. He is known to shroud his prey in a blinding muck of ink before devouring it whole. So when the lights go out, watch for his attack.

Gangling Lotus

The eighth strongest Apostle, Gangling Lotus is powerful enough to bring calamity effortlessly to Behemoth, using simply the power of his finely tuned mind. However, it is the task of the Dungeon Fighters to save the temple from this insidious mentalist, who transforms into He’etakos all that fall to his superior brain. You’ll have to resist or else live the rest of your life as an invertebrate.

Dungeon Fighter Online is currently in open beta but opened its Item Shop and has new Thanksgiving content and events. Players can learn more and download Dungeon Fighter Online for free at http://dungeonfighter.nexon.net.

The video will dive deep inside the void to the mysterious indigenous beings known as “the Watchers.”

The follow-up to one of 2009’s highest-rated titles, Super Street Fighter IV will be released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 during Spring 2010. With about 8 new characters, enhanced online play, the return of bonus stages and more, Super Street Fighter IV will deliver the ultimate vision of Street Fighter to fans all over the world.

“One of the most important elements of what makes Shiren the Wanderer a worthwhile RPG adventure on Wii is its intricate story,” commented Crystal Murray, PR Specialist at Atlus. “The stoic ronin Shiren and his ever-prattling sidekick Koppa set out on an epic millennium-spanning journey, steeped in Japanese mythology. Join them as they as they race to unlock the secrets of a mystical land. The newly launched official website and trailer will help make waiting for the game’s February release slightly more bearable, of course excluding fans who have access to a time machine and/or the ability to safely freeze themselves until said time, in which case they’re all set.”

When you’re done viewing and reviewing the trailer, head on over to the recently opened official game website (http://www.atlus.com/shiren), which will further verse you on everything Shiren, showering you with additional art, info, and more.

Exceptionally reviewed by famed Japanese gaming publication Famitsu (9/9/8/9), this latest entry in the legendary series stands as one of the most addictive, highly rewarding, and endlessly replayable games available on Wii, not to mention the most accessible Shiren game yet.

Shiren the Wanderer for Wii is currently scheduled for release on February 9, 2010.

On Thanksgiving Day, to give customers the most flexibility to get great fashion and gifts at great value, select Old Navy stores will be open to kick off their weekend-long Gobblepalooza promotion, featuring 3 days of rockin’ deals and special Rock Band product gifts with purchase. The holiday promotion begins on November 26.

Consumers will be treated to a rockin’ shopping experience when Old Navy unveils Rock Band game play kiosks in close to 700 stores in the United States and Canada. The kiosks will be featured throughout the holiday season, giving families a fun outlet during their busy holiday shopping trips.

In addition, six of the Old Navy flagship stores will install 10 x 10 fully equipped Rock Band entertainment stages providing consumers the chance to perform like rock stars. Families are invited to come down and play on Thanksgiving Thursday as part of the Gobblepalooza weekend. Customers will also get a chance to win a $200 shopping spree, Rock Band song tracks and other great prizes. Old Navy stores in Canada will join the promotion when they unveil their Rock Band kiosks on Friday, November 27th. For a full list of stores that feature the Rock Band game play kiosks and stages visit www.rockband.com/oldnavy or www.gobblepalooza.com.

“Rock Band offers families a wonderful activity to enjoy together and we’re excited to bring that experience to life in Old Navy stores this Holiday season,” said Christina Glorioso, Vice President of Marketing Sponsorships for MTV Games. “This will make shopping for the Holidays fun for everyone and give moms a great activity to keep kids (and dads) entertained.”

The Gobblepalooza weekend will also offer two different Rock Band product gift with purchase offers, while supplies last. On Thanksgiving Thursday, consumers who purchase Rock Band™2 software for the Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 or Wii™ will receive a free Rock Band guitar. On Black Friday, the first consumers to purchase $20 or more of Old Navy merchandise will receive a very special free Rock Band gift with purchase for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or Wii (a $49.99 value), while supplies last.

In addition, families nationwide will have the opportunity to expand their Rock Band music library collection in December when Old Navy rolls out “Wonderful Wednesdays” on December 9th and December 16th. People who purchase $25 or more of Old Navy merchandise will receive a free Rock Band track download code.

“Brain training games have been enormously popular on DS,” said Len Ciciretto, co-founder of Maximum Family Games. “But none of the current brain training-style games are aimed at kids and tweens – the primary users of the DS. Junior Brain Trainer has been developed specifically for children. Junior Classic Games continues to build skills while keeping kids entertained.”

Released eleven months ago in the UK, Junior Brain Trainer has remained one of the top ten bestselling titles for Nintendo DS. The second title in the Junior series, Junior Classic Games, has remained strong as well in its eight weeks on the shelves.

Junior Brain Trainer contains over 100 mind-boggling puzzles, games and activities designed to improve memory, spelling, reading, logic and problem-solving skills. Kids complete five activities each day to unlock new games, stories, quizzes and puzzles. With adjustable difficulty levels for ages 5 through 11, Junior Brain Trainer helps support kids’ classroom studies and build confidence.

With timeless favorites, including Memory, Wordsearch, Spot the Difference, and Hangman, Junior Classic Games challenges kids’ logic, memory, and problem-solving skills while providing hours of entertainment. The 30 games and puzzles are set in an engaging safari theme with adjustable difficulty levels for ages 4 through 9. A medal reward system keeps players continuously challenged and motivated.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii

Rock Band is delivering more Nirvana tracks next week, including the rock anthem, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” from the band’s best-selling 1991 album, Nevermind. “Nirvana Pack 02” also includes two live recordings – “Come As You Are,” from the band’s legendary MTV Unplugged performance, and “Lithium,” from the 1992 Reading Festival. The Live at Reading CD/DVD is also available for purchase in stores. Fans can also download “About a Girl,” “Blew” and “School,” from Bleach, already available in the Rock Band Music Store. Nirvana released their debut album, Bleach, in 1989 on Sub Pop Records, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this platinum-selling album, Sub Pop released a special edition of the album, in stores now, featuring a complete and previously unreleased live concert recorded in 1990 in Portland, Oregon.

San Francisco-formed hard rockers Night Ranger debuts in the Rock Band universe next week with a three pack of songs that includes “(You Can Still) Rock in America” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” both of which were re-recorded for Rock Band, and “You’re Gonna Hear It From Me,” from 2008’s Hole in the Sun. Night Ranger has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide and is still touring after almost 30 years. “Night Ranger Pack 01” will be available in both the Rock Band Music Store and the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.

Available on Xbox 360 and Wii (Dec. 1) and PlayStation 3 system (Dec. 3):

· Nirvana – “Come As You Are (Live from MTV Unplugged)” +

· Nirvana – “Lithium (Live at Reading)”

· Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

· Night Ranger – “(You Can Still) Rock in America” +

· Night Ranger – “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” +

· Night Ranger – “You’re Gonna Hear It From Me” +

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Night Ranger Pack 01” or “Nirvana Pack 02” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks on Wii. Tracks marked with a “+” are also available in the family-friendly LEGO Rock Band Music Store.

Price: $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track

$5.49, £3.99 UK, €2.49 EU (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Night Ranger Pack 01” or “Nirvana Pack 02”

$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

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

“When we launched Rock Band two years ago, we made a promise to create a music gaming experience that delivered on a weekly basis more songs and artists than ever imagined,” said Alex Rigopulos, co-founder and CEO of Harmonix Music Systems. “We’re extremely proud to pass this remarkable milestone of over 1,000 songs in Rock Band and will continue to innovate and bring more of the best music to Rock Band players all over the world.”

“The library of great songs available to players on the Rock Band platform is vast and continues to grow,” said Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President of Electronic Games and Music at MTV Networks Music Group. “This milestone reflects a tremendous amount of hard work from the world-class teams at Harmonix, MTV Games and at our artist, management, label and publishing partners.”

Rock Band delivers content in a variety of unique ways. Fans can access content included on the disc of Rock Band 2 and export other discs into their music library including Rock Band, LEGO® Rock Band, and a variety of track packs, which employ the disc export technology that Harmonix pioneered. Additionally, players can select from weekly downloadable content, now in its 105th consecutive week, all created by the dedicated Harmonix audio and art teams.

To date, Rock Band fans have downloaded more than 60 million songs from the Rock Band Music Store, and coming soon, Harmonix and MTV Games will be delivering new content via the Rock Band Network, a new suite of tools that allow bands and labels of all shapes and sizes to author their songs into downloadable, playable Rock Band tracks available for sale. With more than 1,000 tracks available to date in the standard Rock Band platform, the Rock Band Network Music Store will exponentially increase the number of songs available, further securing MTV Games and Harmonix’s position as the leading provider of downloadable content for music-based video games.

For a complete list of all 1,000 songs, please visit www.rockband.com/music or see the attached documents, which outline all songs to date, plus some fun Rock Band platform song stats.

Road Kill sets soldiers on a winding road, filled with dangerous sniper spots, abandoned trucks and deadly foes. Guerillas were attempting to flee a hideout and convoy men and supplies to a safer location. But the convoy was an easy target and destroyed by air strikes. Now, a Counter-Insurgency Team has been dispatched to the area to sweep for any survivors. Players must keep an eye out for snipers while trying to sneak through the convoy to eliminate the opposition while advancing along the devastated highway.

A new Napalm airstrike designator has been added to the Specialists arsenal. Some players might use this new weapon with the new Specialist, Hawk, who is a mysterious newcomer coming from an elite group of Specialists idolized for their outstanding military knowledge and ability on the battlefield.

Players can hitchhike to “Road Kill” with some great holiday gear. Players can provide themselves some humorous cover with the Turkey Balaclava head gear or bash foes in the noggin with the Turkey Leg melee weapon. And those looking to add some additional gear to their load out should sign up for the Turkey Backpack.

Of course, Nexon is also celebrating Thanksgiving with its popular Black Friday sale, which offers players a chance to purchase Black Market items at a discount. For more information, go to http://combatarms.nexon.net.

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Scivelation, a cinematic gameplay experience set in a dystopian future that promises both high octane action and a powerful human story. Combining beautiful visuals rendered on the Unreal 3 Engine with an immersive plot informed by the works of Orwell, Milton and Dante, Scivelation features white-knuckled gameplay that stresses intelligent strategy while players run, gun, sneak, and drive through a diversity of post-Apocalyptic locations.

Human civilization as we know it has ended at the hands of religious zealots desperate to bring about the Apocalypse. What remains of society has been homogenized into a single culture, to be governed by the Regime – a theocratic, worldwide government intent to rob mankind of its most meaningful symbols. A scattered front of old believers, named heretics by the Regime, have resorted to violent mobilization in order to carve out a niche where they might survive unmolested, and in the midst of this turmoil are Dr. Elisha Amano, a disgruntled Regime scientist who helped develop a paradigm-shifting, post-human supervirus; and Mikhail Ivanov, a cyborg and former member of the Russian special forces who was divested of his humanity fighting in the End Times.

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Two Worlds II returns players to the realms of Antaloor, the high fantasy world of mysticism and awe from the first title, released in 2007. Two Worlds II has been built from the ground up for Xbox 360 with a brand new engine and gameplay mechanics aimed at delivering both hardcore and casual gamers a refreshingly robust role-playing experience.

Rescued from prison by former enemies, the player once again assumes control of the unnamed hero, only to find the world of Antaloor has been forever changed in their absence.

Boasting a diverse, living world and a limitless open narrative, Two Worlds II could very well be the next sleeper hit of the genre. Antaloor is a mythic world of pristine savannahs and mordant swamps, celestial cities teeming with life that will rise or fall entirely depending of the player’s actions, as the reign of the implacable despot Gandohar threatens to throw the world into a state of irreversible decay.

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LAST WEEK! Publisher Special for November: Paradox Interactive – Daily
Deals 50-70% OFF

Games of the Week (Nov 23rd-29th):
All Aspect Warfare – 50% OFF
All Aspects War Pack – 50% OFF
Angle of Attack – 50% OFF
Universal Combat Collectors Edition – 50% OFF
Europa Universalis Complete Collection – 29.95

Games of the Weekend (Nov 26th-Nov 29th):
Light of Altair – 50% OFF
Serious Sam 2 – 50% OFF

Special Offer (Nov 27th-Dec 4th):
Tropico 3 – 25% OFF

Pre-order offer:
Zombie Driver – pre-order offer, get 10% OFF, and receive 250 Bonus
Blue Coins, with a price guarantee.

To see a complete listing of new additions and for more information,
please visit www.GamersGate.com.

Here are the games and dates for each holiday sale:

· Combat Arms – November 27-29

· Dungeon Fighter Online – November 25-December 1

· MapleStory – November 27-30

· Mabinogi – November 26-30

MapleStory

MapleStory extended its Black Friday sale all the way to Cyber Monday to steady the shopping fix. The annual sale features special discounts beginning each day at 8 a.m. PST. Items are discounted for three hours before a new batch are put on sale. Sales range from 30-65 percent and quantities are limited so make sure to check in at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. through the weekend and just 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Monday.

Combat Arms

Who needs a toy gun for the holidays when you can get a virtual weapon to take out your foes? Combat Arms is offering bundled sales, which deliver a 40 percent discount throughout the weekend, and allow players to acquire weapons, gear and more in one great package. The Black Market is also discounting grenades and some of its most popular weapons.

Mabinogi

Mabinogi is celebrating Turkey Day with a Thanksgiving Weekend Sale featuring items from the in-game cash shop discounted as much as 50 percent off original prices.

Dungeon Fighter Online

Dungeon Fighter Online celebrates its first Thanksgiving with a special Beginner’s Package, offering Life Tokens, health and magic potions and a storage upgrade for a 46 percent discount. Avatar Tokens are also on sale, as high as 30 percent off regular prices.

Players can acquire NX Cash, which is the universal in-game currency for Nexon America via the Nexon Game Cards or PayPal. Nexon Game Cards are available throughout the United States and Canada at thousands of locations, including a few new retailers such as GameStop, Blockbuster Video and Walgreen’s. Other authorized retailers include 7-Eleven, CVS, Rite Aid, and Toys R Us, among others.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II – Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they’ll learn to read minds, plunder dungeons and ultimately learn to morph into a playable dragon at will. Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity II boasts a robust adventure with more than 60 hours of gameplay, teeming with massive dungeons and outdoor spaces to explore, deep on-the-ground and aerial combat and an intrigue to unravel that could unveil hidden truths and revive forgotten evils that will change the face of Rivellon forever. Divinity II – Ego Draconis will arrive in North American retail on January 5, 2010, and will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii

Rock Band is delivering more tracks from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a six pack of live tracks that coincide with the group’s latest album release, The Live Anthology. All six songs featured in “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 01” are featured on The Live Anthology, a box set featuring 48 live recorded tracks on four discs that will be released Nov. 24, the same day these tracks come to Rock Band. The album spans 30 years of concerts from legendary U.S. rockers Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, who have been performing together since 1976. A special boxed set edition of The Live Anthology will also be available Nov. 22, exclusively at Best Buy.

Downloadable content featured for LEGO® Rock Band kicks off with three songs featured in both the Rock Band Music Store and the family-friendly LEGO Rock Band Music Store with “Girls Who Rock!” Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist Kelly Clarkson will make her Rock Band debut next week with “Miss Independent,” the Grammy-nominated single from her 2004 album, Thankful. The 80s anthem, “Our Lips Are Sealed,” from The Go-Go’s and P!nk’s “Who Knew” will also be available in the Rock Band Music Store and the LEGO Rock Band Music Store next week.

Available on Xbox 360 and Wii (Nov. 24) and PlayStation 3 system (Nov. 26):

· Go-Go’s – “Our Lips Are Sealed” +

· Kelly Clarkson – “Miss Independent” +

· P!nk – “Who Knew” +

· Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “A Thing About You (live)” +

· Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “American Girl (live)”

· Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Even the Losers (live)”

· Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Here Comes My Girl (live)” +

· Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Mary Jane’s Last Dance (live)”

· Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Refugee (live)” +

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 01” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks on Wii. Tracks marked with a “+” are also available in the family-friendly LEGO Rock Band Music Store.

Price: $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track

$9.99, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 01”

$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

And about the preorder…folks who pre-order Divinity II from GameStop will receive the exclusive (and AWESOME) Blood Echelon Armor and Weapon Set while supplies last! These in-game items are from a select lodge of elite Dragon Slayers who have earned the highest of distinctions on the battlefield. Their elite armor and weapon set includes:

• Blood Echelon Armor – Sturdy as granite and shaped to intimidate, Blood Echelon armors set new standards in the art of war.
• Blood Echelon Weapon – The Claymore, the Frontline Slayers’ mighty weapon of choice, cleaves armor like it was mere flesh.

The game has 3 stories that you play through. Two of these stories are a retelling of the events from Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil: Code Veronica. In addition to the retelling of those stories, there are several new aspects of the series’ storyline that is explored, including a brand new chapter.

The new chapter, called Operation Javier, takes place prior to the events of Resident Evil 4. This chapter features Leon Kennedy and Jack Krauser traveling through the South American village of Amparo on a rescue mission to save a mysterious young girl named Manuela.

You have your choice of various playable characters, although they all play the same. You can select one of two characters depending on the chapter or mission. The characters include:

Claire Redfield
Leon S. Kennedy
Jack Krauser
Steve Burnside
Chris Redfield

Other RE characters like Ada Wong and Sherry Birkin also play a role in the storylines.

Now onto the gameplay. The game can be played with the Wiimote, the Wii Zapper or any gun controller that is compatible. The game feels great, with many difficulty settings to choose from, you’ll find yourself constantly firing and reloading to keep yourself alive.

Whichever character you choose, you will always have a second player on screen with you. You can have a friend jump in and control this character, or the CPU will control it if you are playing solo. Check out the video review below for more.

On the bright side, for all fans of the series, there is a Lost Planet inspired movie in development scheduled to be released 2011. Capcom and Warner Bros are teaming up to create this big budget action movie.

NASA has set a release date of early 2010 for Moonbase Alpha, a demo of its MMO designed to educate people on space exploration through gaming. It is now available for viewing on their website
“The mini demo game Moon Base Alpha utilizes actual NASA Constellation program design details developed by NASA for mankind’s return to the Moon in 2020. Timelines in the much anticipated Astronaut: Moon, Mars and Beyond MMO will be set even farther in the exciting future (2035+),” according to NASA’s website http://ipp.gsfc.nasa.gov/mmo/. The game will focus on different themes, incorporating space travel and exploration of extraterrestrial environments. Although the game is made for entertainment purposes, NASA has a higher agenda for its product.
“Virtual worlds with scientifically accurate simulations could permit learners to tinker with chemical reactions in living cells, practice operating and repairing expensive equipment, and experience microgravity, making it easier to grasp complex concepts and transfer this understanding quickly to practical problems,” according NASA’s website. The software is geared toward educating people on scientific subjects that are hard to grasp in traditional learning environments.
Officials at NASA recognize that gaming has created new avenues to approach learning and wants to utilize gaming technology to improve education. “The power of games as educational tools is rapidly gaining recognition. NASA is in a position to develop an online game that functions as a persistent, synthetic environment supporting education as a laboratory, massive visualization tools and collaborative workspace while simultaneously drawing users into a challenging, game-play immersion.”

Valve hasn’t tried to reinvent the wheel here, leaving the groundwork from the first L4D mostly intact. You’re still thrust into the shoes of one of four everyday citizens working together to survive a wide-spread zombie attack of apocalyptic proportions. The new cast of characters are just as interesting and endearing as the original four survivors, with plenty of witty and hilarious dialogue to keep you entertained during those brief zombie-less moments inside the safe room. Moving away from the first game’s setting (which was assumed to be Pennsylvania), the game’s five campaigns will take you on a zombiefied tour of the South, starting in Georgia, working your way through a theme park and the swamps of the Bayou, and concluding in a New Orleans under attack by both the undead and the United States military. Each of these campaigns are made up of five chapters each, tasking you to travel from safe house to safe house to reach an eventual (if not temporary) escape. Even with the familiar format, there are quite a few curveballs along the way that will keep even the most experienced of L4D veterans on their toes. Perhaps the best example of this is during the campaign “Hard Rain”, in which a rainstorm grows to near-hurricane proportions with each passing chapter. The wind and rain greatly impair your visibility, and lightning flashes with the accompanying thunder will oftentimes alert the horde. Oh and there are Witches. Lots and lots of Witches.

Three new types of special infected have joined the returning Boomer, Hunter, Smoker and Tank to create a slightly different dynamic to the game. First you have the Charger, a large, almost Tank-like zombie that makes up for its tiny left arm with a gigantic right one. The Charger can barrel towards a Survivor at high speed and grasp them in the clutches of their huge right arm, knocking over other survivors and zombies alike in the process. The Charger will then repeatedly slam the Survivor into the ground. Also new to the zombie ranks is the Jockey, a smaller infected that bears a striking resemblance to Quasimodo. Much like the Hunter, players can use the Jockey to leap onto Survivors. However, instead of pinning them the ground, the Jockey takes partial control of the Survivor and can steer them away from the group and towards danger. The Jockey works very well in conjunction with the final addition to the infected cast, the Spitter. As her name implies, the Spitter has acidic projectile saliva that rapidly spreads across the ground upon impact.

To combat these new infected types, the Survivors have been granted several new tools and weapons to stay alive. In addition to new types of rifles and shotguns, players can now find a variety of melee weapons scattered around each level. These range from fairly basic fire axes and machetes, to less conventional objects like frying pans, ninja swords, and the old Valve standby, the crowbar. The addition of a defibrillator allows the survivors to revive dead teammates, and adrenaline shots grant you the ability to move and melee faster than usual, making it easier to escape from a horde rush. Oh yeah, there’s also chainsaws.

The Campaign, Versus and Survival modes from the original Left 4 Dead return here, but it’s the new Scavenge versus mode that really shines. Players who enjoy Versus but don’t have the patience to essentially play through an entire campaign twice will find a lot to love with Scavenge’s frantic action. Starting with 90 seconds on the clock, survivors in Scavenge are tasked with locating and transporting gas canisters to a central generator to add more time to the clock. Conversely, of course, the Infected must stop them. With quicker and oftentimes more intense gameplay, Scavenge could easily become more popular than the standard versus mode with many L4D fans. Of course, if you’re not fond of the versus gameplay, and you feel like you’ve conquered all the campaign has to offer, you can try your hand at the new Realism mode, which offers tougher enemies and disables many of the helpful HUD features usually found in the game. Quite honestly, while Realism is a nice touch, I can’t imagine anyone but sadists and the most hardcore of L4D fans attempting to take on the campaign with Realism enabled.

Visually, the game has received some minor touchups here and there. Many of the game’s campaigns take place during the day, showing off the highly detailed environments far better than what was seen in the first Left 4 Dead. Zombies also take damage much more dynamically. Aim for their arm, and you’ll take off the arm. Take off their leg, and the zombie will begin to lose balance before ultimately toppling over. Distorted banjos sounds litter the score, putting a southern-fried take on the music from the original game.

If you weren’t a fan of the first Left 4 Dead, the changes made in this sequel aren’t going to change your mind. That said, if you enjoyed the original, there’s really no reason I can think of that you wouldn’t enjoy this one. I can’t stress enough how much of a complete game Left 4 Dead 2 is. If you’re looking for a reprieve from all the level-grinding and civilian-murdering action of Modern Warfare 2, do yourself a favor and pick this one up.

Grand Theft Auto was released way back in 1997 and-despite the top down view-it was a fun game. In the twelve years since the original release of the game not much has changed other than its graphics and things have gotten more than a little dry . Though fun at first, it still relies on cursing and random acts of simulated violence to attract an audience. Sure, one could argue that there is a whole story line to it and it changes all the time but the story is mediocre at best. Compared to story lines like, Modern Warfare two’s, the scenarios are laughable. MW 2 incorporates more realistic scenarios that deal with subjects that brush on topics that are relevant, like terrorism. Not to say that Russians will invade your local suburb any time soon but we can be sure you’ll never be able to recover health after a gun fight by drinking soda or visiting a local prostitute. Adding explicit material for the sake of itself means that the producers of the game are not treating their audience like adults. It also creates a huge stigma about what video games are about, leading to my next point…

Reason number two: Jack Thompson…among others

I am sure there is not a single gamer that hasn’t picked up on the views of Jack Thompson and many of his peers who believe video games are out of control with the level of violence and sexuality portrayed in them. Given that he calls games that contain simulated violence “murder simulators” and that he blames game producers for retailers selling M-rated games to minors, I think that the man is clearly wrong in his assumptions. No one blames Smirnoff if a couple of kids get a hold of a bottle of vodka and there has never been a game entitled “how to be like Charles Manson 3, the Ballad of the Butchered Butler.” I don’t think the case can really be argued. But, what is up there next to his ugly mug other than Grand Theft Auto IV. Part of the “fun” of the GTA series is the option to wander the city killing random people, law enforcement officials, stealing cars and having sex with hookers. These things don’t really offend me per say, some of it is legal in Vegas, but where is the Why? factor. If there were an entertaining story behind it then it would be justifiable but there isn’t so it becomes a liability to the gaming world, it gives every bored mom a reason to start boycotting all games. If GTA were my only perspective into what gaming is like than I might think gaming is a negative thing as well.

Reason number three: There are just better games out there.

I know GTA won game of the year 2008 on several websites and I think it was one of the worst decisions that could ever be made. No one can really explain to me why it has so much appeal. Any competent FPS has better weaponry than GTA. Any FPS has a better story line, it is not hard. Any game with an environment that is able to be freely navigated the way GTA is does it much better, think Fable 2. Getting chased by the police over and over again is worn out to the nub . Having sex with hookers to gain health is ridiculous and a liability. I think it is time for fans to ask themselves: is driving tanks and car jacking people really fun for for 12 years straight?

HoN came through with all of its promises. The graphics were crisp and frankly, impressive. There was no lag and no leavers, a dream come true for anyone that has ever played a public game on battle.net. After I settled down and gathered a few thoughts I began to examine why I enjoyed it. I came to conclusion that it was essentially DotA, which really means: the creativity of Icefrog.

There is so much to admire about HoN, the graphics, the built in VOIP server, it seems unreal at first glance. I am not counting it out, but removing the element of Icefrog removes the creative aspect of DotA, which is the engine behind the game’s ever-changing dynamic, which makes it fun. The thing that scares me about HoN is, for the most part, every hero, item and idea is taken directly from DotA. HoN is a visually superior, regulated copy of a game that already exists but with less variety.

Many DotA fans can easily adjust the game and appreciate the add-ons, but what makes DotA fun is the constantly evolving dynamic, HoN is still trying to catch up to the latest version. The true value of HoN will not be seen in its ability to compensate for the inadequacies of battle.net custom maps, but in the ability of the creators to break from it and create a quality experience from their own imagination. I can not say they will never do it and am impressed with what has been done, but HoN needs to stop relying on Icefrog to freshen up its look every update.

Another problem with HoN is its ability to gather a fan base. Despite all of the disadvantages DotA may have because of the Warcraft 3 map editor, it does have the advantage of siphoning off players from the standard, ranked, ladder games. A tired melee player goes to the custom section to relax and stumbles upon DotA. That was me five years ago, back when Guinsoo still produced DotA. WC 3 serves is a marketing tool for fans. HoN’s fans are DotA fans. Neither game is mass marketing; there are no commercials or ads for either game. DotA relies on WC 3 and HoN, DotA.

In the defense of HoN, there could be enough fans now to support a community unrelated to DotA. With League of Legends, another AoS game in the picture, more than one developer has solved the problems DotA will never be able to overcome without third party software like ban lists. Not being able to rank, tag, and generally keep track of players is a major disadvantage that HoN and LoL solved. However, seeing the issue as HON vs. DotA vs. LoL may be a short sighted approach to what could become a main stream experience. There could be players that have never played DotA and can now enjoy an AoS game, which has to happen in order to ensure the survival of the genre.

Something that may change the genre further is that Icefrog does not plan to stay on the WC 3 map editor indefinitely. In a Q & A at sk-gaming.com, he spoke about a possible expansion into other engines. “I’ve been actively exploring several options for some time now. Starcraft 2 might not necessarily have what DotA needs to become a better game.” Clearly Icefrog may not stay with Blizzard’s map editor indefinitely. He commented on the issue in his blog:  “Moving to any new engine presents various challenges that need to be considered… My goal and top priority in the future is to solve the surrounding issues that affect the DotA experience in order to allow it to reach new heights.”

The only thing that can be said about HoN or DotA is that they are competing AoS games with different issues to address to ensure a quality gaming experience. DotA is stifled by its engine and the HoN team may not have the creative potential to keep fans interested by developing a unique dynamic. Neither game is near coughing up a last version. Since there are now three AoS games available for the taking the future may not be one or the other but a market for AoS games that can support multiple titles.

Probably the most anticipated title of the holiday season, aside from Modern Warfare 2 of course, is New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Mario has returned to his 2D sidescrolling, platforming greatness, this time in console form.

While early reports may have speculated that this as a remake of New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS, this is actually a full fledged sequel. This is the first Mario game in which you can play up to 4 players on screen at the same time. You can work together as a team, or sabotage each other in a frantic race to the finish flagpole.

The world map set up is pretty much the same as it’s DS counterpart, with traditional stages, Toad houses, and boss castles. The Koopalings, as well as Bowser Jr. have returned to kidnap the cheating whore named Princess Peach on her birthday and they take her into the clutches of Bowser, where she secretly wants to be. I swear, she willingly goes over to Bowser’s castle because Mario doesn’t give her enough attention.

There are also Ghost houses, warp cannons, and even hidden paths to uncover and explore. In multiplayer mode, your characters are Mario, Luigi, and two different colored Toads. While it’s great to finally be able to play as Toad again, it does suck that you can’t choose which character you want to go through the game with in single player mode. Yoshi has also returned, but he is only in a few levels. So don’t expect to see much of him.

Each level has three star coins to collect. You can use your star coins to purchase strategy and hint videos from Peach’s castle. Getting all star coins for every level in every world unlocks something very special, but i won’t ruin it for those who want to find out on their own. Make sure to hunt them down, as many of them are very well hidden throughout the game’s 80 levels.

Now onto the items in the game. Of course you have the traditional mushroom which makes your grow, and the fire flower and star, but there are some new items as well. There is the propeller item, which lets you temporarily fly in the air with a shake of the Wiimote, the penguin suit which lets you slide on your belly, swim faster in water, and shoot ice balls to freeze your enemies in ice cubes. The ice ball has returned, which is kinda useless when you take the penguin suit into account. Finally you have the mini item, which shrinks Mario and allows him to float and have access to tiny pipes.

You can collect and store items upon gaining them, and can save up to 99 of every item.

There are also world map battles against various enemies. You must collect Toad balloons and a treasure chest will appear containing a Toad that will give you three mushrooms for saving him. All you’ll ever get from these are three mushrooms. In some levels, a balloon caption with a toad face will appear on the map. In these levels, you need to carry Toad through the entire level. Doing so will grant you hidden Toad houses, which will contain items or mini games. There are two mini games this time around, one which lets you slap panels to match items, similar to Mario 3, and a cannon game where you shoot Mario into 1-up balloons to gain extra lives. Oh and getting 100 lives causes Mario to lose his hat. You don’t have to save the Toads at all if you don’t want to, but it’s nice to stock up on items for your journey.

Another new feature is the Super Guide mode. It basically babysits you through certain levels and i wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who wants the satisfaction of beating a Mario game all by themselves.

You face one of the Koopalings twice in each world, in both castles. Each fight is different, so be prepared. Many enemies have returned. The Hammer Bros. Big Bertha, The Moles, Wrigglers, etc. The biggest surprise for me was the return of the floating airship levels from Mario 3. It was great seeing them make a comeback. They are just as fun as i remember.

You control options are the Wiimote on it’s side, or the Wiimote and nunchuck. Some may bitch about the lack of Gamecube and Classic Controller support, but honestly the game doesn’t need it. It’s two buttons after all. The game feels great, but often times Mario feels like he is on a permanent oil slick, causing you to overshoot jumps and often die when you shouldn’t have. Though that’s probably just me. The game is very challenging, and will keep you busy for hours and hours. Don’t expect a walk in the park with this one. The game has crisp, clean graphics which look very nice, though i do think they could have been a little better. I didn’t care much for the soundtrack to be honest, it’s just not very memorable and i enjoyed the DS New Super Mario Bros. soundtrack a bit more.

The Multiplayer experience is truly where it’s at in this game. If you have friends that suck at platformers, then use that to your advantage. Although, playing with such people can also cause you to die often by accident.

The game is a great addition to any Wii owner’s library and i strongly urge any Mario fans to pick this one up as soon as possible. After Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy, it’s great to see Mario return to his 2D roots one more time. Nintendo president Reggie Fils Aime predicted this title will surpass Modern Warfare 2’s sales numbers, but who knows really? Time will tell. In the meantime, let’s just enjoy the shit out of this great game.

Electronic Arts Inc. today announced an all-new Team Racing pack for the critically-acclaimed Need for Speed SHIFT™. The content pack takes online racing to the next level with an action-packed new race mode and five renowned racing cars – all for free (Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation®Network account required). The Team Racing pack is the first downloadable content for Need for Speed SHIFT and will be available worldwide on December 1st on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. The pack will be released for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on December 3rd in Europe and on December 10th in North America.

The Team Racing mode brings a fresh new challenge to SHIFT by completely redefining online racing. In this mode, two teams of up to six racers will battle against each other for online supremacy. Individual driving strategy and playing it safe won’t work as team tactics and 200 mph split-second decisions are required to push your team to the podium.

The Team Racing content pack is custom-made for Need for Speed SHIFT, a spectacular racing game originally released in September 2009. The game introduces a brutal first-person crash dynamic and a signature cockpit view that delivers a true driver’s experience. The game further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile — a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. With a perfect ‘10’ score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT is the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.

Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and coming soon on the iPhone™. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii

Rock Band is delivering more tracks from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a six pack of live tracks that coincide with the group’s latest album release, The Live Anthology. All six songs featured in “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 01” are featured on The Live Anthology, a box set featuring 48 live recorded tracks on four discs that will be released Nov. 24, the same day these tracks come to Rock Band. The album spans 30 years of concerts from legendary U.S. rockers Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, who have been performing together since 1976. A special boxed set edition of The Live Anthology will also be available Nov. 22, exclusively at Best Buy.

Downloadable content featured for LEGO® Rock Band kicks off with three songs featured in both the Rock Band Music Store and the family-friendly LEGO Rock Band Music Store with “Girls Who Rock!” Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist Kelly Clarkson will make her Rock Band debut next week with “Miss Independent,” the Grammy-nominated single from her 2004 album, Thankful. The 80s anthem, “Our Lips Are Sealed,” from The Go-Go’s and P!nk’s “Who Knew” will also be available in the Rock Band Music Store and the LEGO Rock Band Music Store next week.

Available on Xbox 360 and Wii (Nov. 24) and PlayStation 3 system (Nov. 26):

·        Go-Go’s – “Our Lips Are Sealed” +

·        Kelly Clarkson – “Miss Independent” +

·        P!nk – “Who Knew” +

·        Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “A Thing About You (live)” +

·        Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “American Girl (live)”

·        Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Even the Losers (live)”

·        Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Here Comes My Girl (live)” +

·        Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Mary Jane’s Last Dance (live)”

·        Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Refugee (live)” +

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 01” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks on Wii. Tracks marked with a “+” are also available in the family-friendly LEGO Rock Band Music Store.

Price:             $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track

$9.99, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 01”

$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

Rock Band DLC Additions for Wii in Europe

Rock Band 2 for the Wii was released Oct. 9 in Europe. Featuring over 100 songs (The Rock Band 2 game disc features 84 tracks. In addition, players have access to an additional 20 free DLC tracks. Online connection required.), Rock Band 2 showcases an extensive music catalogue with an eclectic blend of classic and new artists. The Rock Band library for Wii in Europe is being updated regularly with back-catalog tracks. For a complete list of tracks available now, visit http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3247220#post3247220.

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

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Website

Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii system. Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play.

There are now 1,000 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers’ voracious appetite for rock with more than 60 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.  The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.

A precursor to its in-development online title for PC and console, Platinum Life: Web Edition gives players the chance to interact with the hip hop universe as they try to make the transition from unsigned musician to superstar celebrity. Work your way from playing shows at local dive bars to selling out world-renown venues, climbing up the ladder to fame and stardom. Along the way you’ll encounter some of hip hop’s brightest stars who will help you break into the big time.

“We are working hard to make Platinum Life the most original and exciting franchise the industry has ever seen, and this web edition allows aspiring hip hop stars to start building their careers now,” said Anthony Castoro, CEO of Heatwave Interactive. “Platinum Life on Facebook lets players fully realize their fantasy of having it all and showing their friends just how high they’re riding.”

Platinum Life: Web Edition will launch on Facebook beginning in December. For more information about Platinum Life: Web Edition, please visit www.platinumlife.com. For more information about Heatwave Interactive, please visit www.heatwave.com

DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of “Fury”. This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly. Taking the role of any one of over 40 playable characters, up to four friends can go online to launch raids as a team or battle it out competitively.

Using voice or text chat to coordinate assaults, players will go on campaigns to infiltrate heavily-armed enemy strongholds, clash with thousand-man armies, or to slay dragons and other massive beasts. In single-player mode, players have the option to choose and command up to three AI-controlled officers to join them in offline missions.

KOEI is introducing several new game elements exclusive to the console version of DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce including over 40 console-exclusive missions, command of up to three AI-controlled officers, an enemy “Hyperbreak” gauge, the ability to plan special combat tactics, new playable character “Meng Huo”, and online officer trading.

Earlier this year at the 2009 Tokyo Game Show, the game’s producer Kenichi Ogasawara of Omega Force took to the stage with Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi, producer of Ninja Gaiden Sigma®2 to reveal details about a crossover within DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce. As part of their collaboration, iconic figures from TECMO’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 will appear exclusively in DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce for PS3™ while characters from KOEI’s WARRIORS OROCHI®2 will make guest appearances in DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce for Xbox 360®.

By completing guest character challenges, players will win the right to use that guest character’s signature weapon in combat.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce comes action-packed with over 40 new console-exclusive missions, with more than 200 quests in all. To further whet the appetites of fans, players can also download new campaigns from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®Network.

For the downloadable content, we plan to release two new episodes, a host of new costumes, and a new “THE MERCENARIES REUNION” mode, featuring 8 new playable characters and weapon load outs.

For those RESIDENT EVIL fans who prefer a box copy, we are also happy to report that we will be releasing a RESIDENT EVIL 5: GOLD EDITION that will include the original game plus all additional content, making this the ultimate RESIDENT EVIL5 experience. RESIDENT EVIL 5: GOLD EDITION will be available for $49.99 as a single Blu-ray disc for the PLAYSTATION 3 or as a DVD with a token for the downloadable content for XBOX 360.

Previously only seen during cut scenes of the original RESIDENT EVIL 5, the first new episode titled “LOST IN NIGHTMARES”, finds BSAA agent, Chris Redfield, working with his partner, Jill Valentine, as they investigate Ozwell E. Spencer’s hideaway. Spencer, the evil mastermind and co-founder of Umbrella Corporation, has been hiding a new evil deep within the basement of his mansion. Chris and Jill discover this grotesque evil standing in their way as the two enter deeper into the catacombs beneath the mansion.

Simultaneous with the release of “LOST IN NIGHTMARES”, new costumes for Chris and Sheva will be made available, allowing the player to experience RESIDENT EVIL 5 with a fresh new look and feel through both game play and cut-scene playback. A new refresh of Mercenaries Mode, “ THE MERCENARIES REUNION”, gives players new playable characters and weapon load outs which provide players additional challenges as they aim to shoot down as many enemies as they can within a limited time. Each piece of downloadable content will contain two new playable characters. The GOLD EDITION will feature all eight.

More information regarding the second episode is still to come so be on the look out for more great RESIDENT EVIL info coming soon!

Please see below for a release schedule of all additional content:

Platform

DLC:

US:

Europe :

360

LOST IN NIGHTMARES

2/17/10

2/17/10

360

Costume Pack 1

2/17/10

2/17/10

360

Episode 2 (title TBA)

3/3/10

3/3/10

360

Costume Pack 2

3/3/10

3/3/10

DLC:

US:

Europe :

PS3

LOST IN NIGHTMARES

2/18/10

2/18/10

PS3

Costume Pack 1

2/18/10

2/18/10

PS3

Episode 2 (title TBA)

3/4/10

3/4/10

PS3

Costume Pack 2

3/4/10

3/4/10

RESIDENT EVIL 5: GOLD EDITION

US:

Price:

360

Disc + download token

3/9/10

$49.99

PS3

All content on disc

3/9/10

$49.99

RESIDENT EVIL 5: GOLD EDITION

Europe :

360

Disc + download token

3/12/10

PS3

All content on disc

3/12/10

Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B Entertainment, under its Creative Partnership with Reliance BIG Entertainment, and Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, have come to terms on the film rights relating to Dark Void™, a new property from Capcom. The theatrical version of the Dark Void game is being developed as a sci-fi action franchise and potential starring vehicle for Pitt.

“We are very proud of the phenomenal launch of Dragon Age: Origins and we’re pleased to announce the next installment of downloadable content that will be available to fans of the game,” said Ray Muzyka, Group General Manager, RPG/MMO Group of EA, and Co-Founder, BioWare. “The Return to Ostagar DLC pack is a prime example of BioWare’s commitment to give fans a game that continuously offers new experiences and further enriches a storyline that has already received critical acclaim and positive feedback from the players.”

Return to Ostagar, BioWare’s next thread in the Dragon Age: Origins tapestry, summons players to a new quest in which they will return to the fateful battleground in Ostagar where the Grey Wardens were nearly wiped out. Players will discover King Cailan’s top-secret political agenda and go behind enemy lines to revisit a place that many feared had been lost to history.

Return to Ostagar will be available for $4.99 on the PlayStation® Store, for 400 BioWare Points on the PC and 400 Microsoft Points on the Xbox 360 in North America. Return to Ostagar will be released this Holiday season worldwide on the Xbox 360, the PlayStation®3 console and PC. Dragon Age: Origins is rated M by the ESRB and 18+ by PEGI.

101 MiniGolf World is the first ever “true 3D” miniature golf for Nintendo DSiWare™! Your stylus becomes the putter for an incredibly fun minigolf experience as never seen before! Play over 100 fun and challenging holes solo or with up to 8 friends on one console. What will be your record to finish all courses with the lowest number of strokes? The intuitive 3D Virtual Play eases the use of controls with just a stylus to sink putts as you send your ball flying through loops, pipes, arches, extreme ramps and mind-blowing obstacles! With a combination of real golf rules and wacky MiniGolf fun, it’s the ultimate challenge for Nintendo DSiWare™!
We encourage you to check the official game’s site.
More information will be revealed soon.

http://www.teyon.com/101-minigolf-world-dsiware/

Capcom® Entertainment, a
leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today
announced that three classic Ace Attorney® games are scheduled for
digital release on Nintendo’s WiiWare next year beginning with the one
that started it all, Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney® followed by
Phoenix Wright™ Ace Attorney®: JUSTICE FOR ALL, and Phoenix Wright™
Ace Attorney®: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS. Gamers can expect the
deliberations to begin January 2010. These games will cost 1,000 Wii
Points, $10.00 USD.

· The event has grown five fold in attendance since its beginning in 2005, with over 800 participants and thousands in attendance last January.

· The World Series of Beer Pong V will be giving away over $65,000 in prizes this year, with a grand prize of $50,000 going to the first place team.

· Beer pong players ages 21 and older travel from all over the United States and Canada to participate in this four-day event.

· Major media outlets who have covered the WSOBP include ESPN, Associated Press, Fox News, CNBC, College Humor, The Campus Buzz, The Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas Sun, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, DRAFT magazine and more.

· Sponsorship opportunities start at as little as $500 for a 10×10 booth and increase accordingly. This is a huge opportunity for your company to get great recognition for a terrific price.

Details are sketchy and authorities have not named any suspects, but unconfirmed reports suggest that the recently reformed pirate LeChuck may somehow be involved. Investigators have not been able to locate the former demon pirate, or Threepwood’s wife Elaine Marley-Threepwood, for questioning.

As the chronicler of Threepwood’s recent exploits in Tales of Monkey Island, Telltale Games assures the masses that answers to many vexing questions will be revealed in the grand finale episode, Rise of the Pirate God, which releases on Tuesday, December 8 at http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland.

During his eventful lifetime, Guybrush stepped in as the Caribbean’s savior on many occasions, vanquishing his arch-rival LeChuck (in ghost, zombie and demon form) countless times. However, it was his uncanny ability to hold his breath for 10 minutes straight that truly set him apart from his pirate peers.

“He wanted what every young man wants – to loot, pillage, and sail the high seas in search of further looting and pillaging opportunities,” said Dave Grossman, veteran Monkey Island game designer and writer. “It’s a great tragedy to see such a productive life seemingly cut off prematurely. And I’m not just saying that because he owes me money.”

In honor of Threepwood’s heroic and adventurous life, Telltale is now offering the first four episodes of Tales of Monkey Island for individual purchase at http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland. Each episode is priced at $8.95 USD each.

Lost Saga pits players against one another in a battle for the ages. Players face off with heroes from fantasy, science-fiction and history, including everything from boxing champs to iron knights, pirates to ninjas, and even cowboys to dark shamans. Each hero comes with unique skills and abilities, and as players hone their battle skills and gain experience, their characters’ powers will grow.

“We’re proud to add Lost Saga to our OGPlanet family of games,” said Sangchul Park, CEO of OGPlanet. “With a constantly growing selection of heroes and a great variety of battle modes, there’s never a dull moment in Lost Saga. Our current OGPlanet fans as well as players new to our community will find hours of free, action-packed entertainment in our latest game.”

Lost Saga includes a number of battle modes that challenge players to compete individually or on teams to gain skill and power. Mid-battle hero swaps, and weapons and armor that can be claimed and equipped, keep the duels fresh and unpredictable. No two battles are the same, and players must stay on their toes to emerge victorious.

Like all of OGPlanet’s games, Lost Saga provides a high-quality, completely free-to-play experience. The entire game can be enjoyed without spending a dime!

For more information on Lost Saga, please visit http://lostsaga.ogplanet.com.

To play as Wesker, you can pre-order now at: http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75038

Also be sure to check out our official blog at http://www.capcom-unity.com

About Lost Planet 2:

Lost Planet 2 picks up over a decade since the events of the original adventure and the landscape has evolved dramatically. With the success of terraforming activities, the planet’s ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and other new environments. The story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III.

Players will move their heroes through different stories as they battle massive enemy Akid in vast environments, creating a truly unique and interactive experience. With this concept, gamers will have the opportunity to engage in the story in a more dynamic way as plot threads evolve from various perspectives.

“The Sims 3 World Adventures is the most robust expansion pack in the history of The Sims franchise,” said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims at EA. “Players can take their Sims to three new real-world inspired locations in Egypt, France, and China where they will embark on exciting adventures, master new skills, and discover exotic objects and treasures to collect. In addition, the enhanced building and customization features will allow players to express their creativity in exciting new ways. We’re looking forward to seeing what players create and the new stories, content, and movies they’ll share online.”

The Sims have itchy feet and are looking for adventure far from Sunset Valley. Players travel with their Sims to three real-world inspired locations in Egypt, France, and China. They can search for treasure in ancient tombs in Al Simhara, Egypt, fill the sky with fireworks purchased from locals in Shang Simla, China and master the art of nectar-making in Champs Les Sims, France. Players can accept challenges, chase down new personal opportunities, and meet locals who will share their culture and style. Along the way, they can capture the funny, scary and exciting moments while using the brand new photography skill. Once they have completed their quests, players can bring their treasures home with them to reminisce and share with other Sims. Additionally, players will get exclusive, extra game content when they register their copy of the PC/Mac version of the game online. They will receive the Explorer’s Loot Set which includes exotic Egyptian furniture, Chinese décor, and more as well as 1,000 SimPoints*** to be used in The Sims 3 Store to customize their game with additional in-game items.

The Sims fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims 3 World Adventures. Over a dozen artists lent their Simlish voice stylings to the game including GRAMMY Award-winners Nelly Furtado and LeAnn Rimes, plus hot rising stars Matt + Kim, Fefe Dobson, Pixie Lott, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Katie Melua, Esmee Denters, Young Punx!, Evan Taubenfeld, Madina Lake, and more.

The Sims 3 World Adventures will also be available for feature phones, the iPhone and iPod touch in early 2010 from EA Mobile. These versions do not require a base game to play and will have customized mobile gameplay features. For information on carrier availability and pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com

The Sims 3 World Adventures for PC/Mac is rated T for Teen and is available at retail and online through digital distribution at http://eastore.ea.com/. For those who haven’t already purchased The Sims 3 or need a good gift idea for friends or family, a special limited Holiday Collector’s Edition will also be available on November 17, 2009. The special edition will feature content from the original The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition along with new holiday content. For more information on The Sims 3 or The Sims 3 World Adventures, go to www.thesims3.com

*Requires The Sims 3 or The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition for PC/Mac to play.

**According to NPD data.

***INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED, see product pack or digital distribution rules for details

“We are thrilled to offer online gamers a completely new experience that pits tactical first-person shooters against real-time strategy players,” said J. Mark Hood, COO of Reality Gap, Inc. “Players can now choose from an amazing assortment of upgraded weapons, items and armor in the in-game store, or participate in tournaments on new maps with a wide range of game types including Capture The Flag, PvP and several others.”

The commercial launch of Battleswarm now adds cash stores both in-game and on the web to allow players to quickly and securely acquire the best weapons, armor, eggs and other items. Players can now choose to purchase items with in-game gold or MetaTIX™, and can even use the consignment store to sell items to other players for in-game gold.

In addition to the laptop sweepstakes, Reality Gap has also announced a special weekend tournament where new and existing Battleswarm players can enter to get a chance to win additional in-game prizes, power-ups, MetaTIX and more. Details about the tournament and the sweepstakes will be available at www.Battleswarm.net.

“The 8- and 16-bit classics many gamers cut their teeth on are magical, down to their blocky sprites and elegantly simple gameplay,” mused Aram Jabbari, Manager of PR and Sales for Atlus, while twirling his rattail and wearing a poorly coordinated denim-on-denim outfit. “3D Dot Game Heroes captures all of that legendary charm and more, bringing classic visuals, familar sounds, and a grand sense of exploration and discovery into stunning next-gen realization, all the while giving countless winks and nudges to the fans those iconic games mean the most to. This is pure action-adventure gaming at its finest, a true love-letter to a time-honored genre,” he added while putting baseball cards in the spokes of his 10-speed.

Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry’s golden era.

3D Dot Game Heroes is scheduled to release on May 11, 2010 with an MSRP of $39.99.

For more information, visit the game’s official website: http://www.3DDotGameHeroes.com

About 3D Dot Game Heroes
A long, long time ago, the Dark King Onyx brought an age of darkness upon Dotnia Kingdom. Only by the bravery of a hero with a legendary sword was Onyx sealed in an orb, restoring peace to the world. But Fuelle, a powerful Dark Bishop, has stolen the orb, and with it, peace. Dotnia requires a hero once more! Can you live up to the legend?

Key Features

* Ultimate retro love letter — Seamlessly fusing new and old, the golden era of gaming is felt in every detail of this lovingly-crafted adventure. Eye-popping visuals capture the nostalgic charm of pixel graphics in cutting edge 3D. Simple, but deep action-adventure gameplay is a throwback to the 8-bit era. Veterans will find references and jokes that pay homage to the great games of yore.

* Awe and adventure live again — Embark on the next generation of classic exploration and discovery in a grand story-based quest. A hero sets out to gain the power of the six sages and the six orbs that protected the kingdom of Dotnia, which now stands on the verge of destruction.

* Customize your hero — When pixels are your building blocks, the possibilities are unlimited. Freely edit the look of your character, or design one completely from scratch, and then trade designs with friends via a compatible USB storage device. Your hero’s blade is also upgradeable, letting you add length and width to create a sword that fills the whole screen!

In addition to his duties as a colorful steed in the game world of Fiesta, Thomas is helping Outspark with an important cause: feeding the hungry. For every Thomas mount purchased in Fiesta between now and 11:59 pm PST on November 30, 2009, Outspark will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to Feeding America, an organization committed to feeding America’s hungry through a nationwide network of food banks.

Thomas the Turkey is available now in the Fiesta premium item store. For more information about Thomas, Fiesta and Outspark, visit http://fiesta.outspark.com.

“This is a great opportunity for fans of Call of Duty: World at War to take the fight against the Zombie masses wherever they are,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. “Zombies is a single player and co-op gameplay mode that people from all over the world have enjoyed playing and have spent countless hours conquering limitless waves of Zombies.”

The Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES App, developed by Ideaworks Game Studio for the iPhone and iPod touch, is available for $9.99 from the App Store at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

Introduction of the Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES game on the iPhone and iPod Touch follows the August release of the free iPhone application that allows registered Call of Duty: World at War fans who own iPhones to remotely access important news and updates, and further allows players with linked accounts on www.CoDWaW.com to see key stats from the blockbuster game. The Call of Duty: World at War Companion has been downloaded more than 800,000times since its release.

Call of Duty: World at War is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Intense Violence, Strong Language, Blood and Gore.

“Our players have been asking for this feature and now they’ve got it,” said Min Kim, vice president of marketing at Nexon America. “And with Vivox as our partner, they’re getting the very best in-game voice chat service possible without paying a dime. Having voice available allows for an even more immersive combat experience.”

Combat Arms’ voice chat is designed to enhance the excitement of FPS gameplay as well as foster team building and community development. Players can make decisions faster, act more decisively and interact with other players freely and clearly.

“Playing Combat Arms with voice is a blast, it is the only way to keep your squad organized in this fast-paced game,” said Rob Seaver, CEO at Vivox. “Nexon has produced a fun, action-packed game and the addition of voice will make it easier for new players to learn the game and give veterans an indispensible tool.”

Players will be able to use Vivox services for free in all eight game modes currently available. Specific voice channels will be created depending on the game mode. Those who enter Fireteam, One Man Army and Spy Hunt modes will have one channel for all players in the match. Elimination, Elimination Pro, Capture the Flag, Quarantine Mode and Search & Destroy will have channels for each team.

Voice chat channels will be created and removed on demand. Players will be able to push-to-talk with individual volume and mute controls. Presence and activity indicators will also allow players to see which players are online and available to chat.

Rockford, the friendly Labrador retriever in Remington Great American Bird Hunt, not only refrains from laughing at hunters who aren’t having the best day, he lends a helping paw. When called with a special power-up, Rockford races off into the brush to flush flocks of bonus birds into range.

“Here at Mastiff, we felt like man’s best friend wasn’t getting his due in hunting games,” said Bill Swartz, Head Woof of Mastiff. “Our four-legged friends deserve a virtual representative they can be proud of–one who upholds canine values like loyalty, obedience and hard work. Rockford is a great example for aspiring hunting dogs everywhere.”

“Woof, woof, woof, wag, wag, sniff, sniff, woof!” added Rockford.

Remington Great American Bird Hunt is now available at retail locations nationwide. For more information, visit the official Web site at http://www.remingtonbirdhunt.com.

Koch Media and Repetto have signed a partnership agreement for the upcoming ballet simulation game “Let’s Play Ballerina” on Nintendo DS™ and Wii™.

The world-wide agreement with Repetto for “Let’s Play Ballerina” means budding ballerinas will get to don Repetto outfits in the game, and the brand logo will appear in the game and on the packaging. Both partners will conduct additional marketing activities, such as banners on the companies’ websites and traditional advertising in general consumer publications, and Repetto expects to support PR efforts by offering special merchandise.

The products in the “Let’s Play” series distinguish offer a variety of themes and tie in with basic play styles of girls and boys who enjoy “trying on” various adult roles. The casual games open a door into the world of adults in a playful and entertaining manner. As they assume different roles, they learn, for example, what it means to have responsibility, to look after little children or animals, and to demonstrate courage and creativity. In doing so, the “Let’s Play” titles are not heavy-handed, but to entertain kids with games that balance learning with fun and encourage motivation.

“Let’s Play Ballerina” for Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ is being developed by ZigZagIsland and will be published by Deep Silver in 2010.

DOTS gloves have changed all that, to the relief and satisfaction of iPhone (and iPod Touch) users everywhere. Last year, as we fell into a deep recession, childhood friends and DOTS Co-CEO’s Larry Lairson and Chris Harrison harnessed their entrepreneurial skills and began handcrafting specialized gloves to survive the challenging state of economy as well as Jack Frost. As a former university copywriter in Iowa City, Iowa, where temperatures regularly dipped to minus 20F, Harrison “saw a lot of people around town taking their gloves off with their teeth to answer their touch screen phones and knew there had to be a better way.”

What the two didn’t know at the time was that their small idea aimed to suit the needs of an Apple customer trying desperately to avoid frostbite would take flight so quickly. With just one winter season under their belts, DOTS Gloves has fine-tuned their collection to include three stylish new models with InTouch technology to make all-weather, gloves-on operation of the iPhone and touch screen devices a cold snap, and a snap in the cold.

DOTS gloves are attractive but unfussy. Says Lairson, “The tendency for tech-related accessories is to go with a sort of space-age feel. But especially with Apple it’s just inappropriate. People are moving towards good design.”

On the street or on the slopes, DOTS gloves have used InTouch technology to help users stay…in touch.

The all-new DOTS Gloves product line for 2010 includes:

· D200

The flagship D200 boasts a nylon shell for weatherproofing and a fleece lining for greater warmth. DOTS Gloves has covered the palm in a microfiber grip material that feels and holds like suede, providing users a strong grasp on the iPhone or touch screen device even in the harshest temperatures. The InTouch technology embroidered into the three “dots” on thumb and two fingertips achieves the most device response possible simulating a human finger.

· D105

The D105 is DOTS Gloves’ black acrylic knitted glove with contrasting InTouch yarn fingertips. The entire fingertip of these gloves will help operate an iPhone or touch screen device. The lightweight knit that allows touching, tapping, scrolling and even pinching/swimming iPhone functions.

· D110

Like the D105, the D110 is an acrylic knitted glove, but it’s thicker and softer than the D105, with thicker InTouch fingertips to match. The D110 features a speckled knit styling.

DOTS Gloves work with all Apple touch screen devices, including the iPhone, iPod, iTouch, and iPod Nano. The D200 is currently available online NOW at www.dotsgloves.com; the D105 and D110 models join the collection in mid-November DOTS Gloves product line will also be on offer at www.ThinkGeek.com by mid-November. DOTS Gloves is already working on their NEXT collection, fans and users can check them out at Macworld, February 9-13, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

This game is a blend of strategy, beat em’ up and action/adventure. It’s from a 3rd person perspective, and you have some rpg and management elements thrown in as well. When you start the game, your character is Ben Riley, and his occupation is up to you. You can choose from the following occupations at the start, each with their own attributes and special abilities.

-Paramedic: Hand To Hand, First Aid, Spot, Interaction, Medicine

-Soldier: Pistol, Blades, Rifle, Assault W, Clubs, Hand To Hand, Spot, Scout

-Police Officer: Pistol, Assault W, Clubs, Hand To Hand, First Aid, Spot, Interaction

-Construction Worker: Clubs, Hand To Hand, Carpentry, Metal-Working, Mechanical, Electrical

-EX-Convict: Pistol, Spot, Sneak, Scout, Lock Pick

-Trucker: Pistol, Hand To Hand, Metal-Working, Spot, Mechanical, Electrical, Scout

-Doctor: Blades, First Aid, Spot, Interaction, Medicine

-Reporter: Pistol, Spot, Sneak, Interaction, Scout

-College Student: First Aid, Spot, Sneak, Mechanical, Electrical, Interaction

After picking your occupation, you can use points to select your attributes and skill levels. You can also choose to add new skills if you’d like.

After that, you select your fort. The first ones in order are:

Police Station (Easy)
Prison (Normal)
School (Hard)

When you start off, you’ll get a quick tutorial about the games control keys, and how to use them. They are pretty simple, so take the time to read them and get it over with.

You’ll find boxes that can be broken by standing in front of them and right clicking on the mouse. These boxes will contain items that you can drag and drop into your backpack. You can find weapons, food, medicine, supplies and misc. items in these boxes, so be sure to check them out whenever one is nearby.

You use the Tab key to switch between weapons, and the R key to reload. Simple enough right? Reloading takes a bit of time, but this is intentional.

Now onto the stamina bar. The stamina bar is drained by jogging which is done by holding the shift key. Hitting CTRL lets you walk and conserve energy. The space bar is for jumping, and shift+space is a dive roll. The game itself claims the move to be a bit “Shatner”

Enemies can hear you running as well as firing off your weapon. So try not to dick around too much lest you want to get killed easily.

The games graphics are alright, reminding me of a PS2 launch title, which is fine. A game like this doesn’t need too much detail. The sound is lacking for me though. No music during the early parts of the stages makes the game seem kinda bare.

The game’s difficulty can be a joke at times. As the AI is often functionally retarded. You’ll find yourself constantly shooting and running, often missing shots in the process. However you can outrun and even outwalk most of the zombies. Though, i feel the zombies take far too many hits to go down for good, until you get the stronger ammo and weapons.

I found the bare fists to be more efficient of a weapon than the handgun more often than not, which is a let down. Though i admit it is more fun knocking the limbs off of a zombie one by one with your bare hands. Guess you just don’t fuck with Ben Riley.

Once you arrive and claim your fort, the game kicks off for real, after clearing your fort (this will take a while if you play on the bigger forts) it’s here you learn the game wants you to work on your own, you’re given a prompt you must click away, a short congratulations pop up, then you are left with no objective or new button presses, until you notice the done button at the bottom corner of the screen.

This is where part of the survival gameplay gets killed, as your fort is now an individual map, cut off from the town. The map has no built in invisible walls, if you walk to the edge, you’re dropped into a never ending pit. However, the fort button will just drop you back in your fort and save you from having to start from the beginning. Oh yeah and you can save in this game, even though there seems to be no mention of it anywhere.

You can set where barricades should be quite easily, and they are added to a rather simple task list you can set your survivors to do.The mission screen is awkward as hell to use.

In twelve days ( in-game days) a massive zombie horde will hit your fort, so you’ve got to organize using whatever you can find, so to do a mission you must go to your map mission screen, choose a little icon peg, then an absurdly long amount of time is taken away from you (it also goes down in real time as well.) and allows for only that one objective to be fulfilled, and this may have been done on purpose to make you decide how to spend your game time wisely on what you should have prepared for your final battle.

Then I learned why I could not make my first run an intense “try to survive” game. The game is so poorly made that it could turn into an insanely crippled lag fest the likes of which I’ve never seen in a video game before. When trying to change levels, it seems to do it randomly and it gives me no indication of what is causing it. Changing my graphical settings and starting new games don’t seem to fix a single damn thing.

The biggest issue for me is the gameplay itself. It’s just flat out boring. It’s sort of mindless, clicky click click until something dies, walk a bit, repeat and keep repeating until the fort is reached. I kept finding myself getting killed simply because i didn’t have the willpower to focus on working with the sluggishness of the character to properly position myself.

The game just feels slow and clunky when fighting zombies, and frankly I’m a bit tired of zombie games. The market is over saturated with zombie games, and frankly this is one of the worst, most boring zombie titles i have ever had to sit down and put time into.

It’s like Zombies Ate My Neighbors developed a crystal meth addiction and this is the result of years of self abuse. This game would have been acceptable in mid to late 90’s, but there really is no excuse for games like this today.

The type of gameplay is fine, and i love the genre don’t get me wrong, but it’s all just done completely wrong. Games like this are the reason i rarely enjoy PC games. I for one can’t stand using the keyboard over a gamepad. Granted, it’s not the worst PC game i have ever played, but it’s certainly made the list.

The game is horribly broken. It’s very laggy. I’ve had less lag running much more powerful games than this. Not to mention the fact the game requires software and service pack add-ons and updates it does not supply in the installation.

The game is BARELY entertaining, at best. But it’s not gonna be a memorable experience. It’s like watching a really bad zombie movie. This game had a tremendous deal of great ideas going for it, but every single one of them was poorly executed and made this game abysmal.

Even at 10 bucks, this game isn’t worth it.

The PlayStation blog states that “by linking your PlayStation Network account to your Facebook account, you will have the option for the PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity.” Now along with telling your friends and family how boring work and school are and how awesome your farm is in Farmville, you’ll be able to let them know when you get that Baby Killer trophy in Dante’s Inferno!

Also coming with v3.10 is an aesthetically pleasing update to the PS3 photo albums. You’ll be able to view far more pictures than you could before, which will be laid out in a grid rather than just in a vertical line.

There will also be an update to the PSN Friend’s List based on feedback Sony received from v3.00. You’ll also be able to chose a color for your profile. Colors are nice, but where’s the multi-game voice chat? One can only hope it will be out before the PS4.

Uplay is Ubisoft’s online destination where gamers are at the center
of a connected gaming universe that has been developed around four
primary services: Uplay Win, Uplay Help, Uplay Share and Uplay Shop.
The Uplay Beta is launching with Uplay Win.

Uplay Win enables players to collect units based on their actions in
the games and exchange them for rewards such as exclusive in-game
content or digital items. Uplay Win Units can also be gathered
cross-platform and are currently available for PlayStation 3 system,
Xbox 360 and PC.

In Assassin’s Creed II, exclusive in-game content such as an Altair
costume and access to the Auditore Family Crypt are among the rewards
offered through Uplay Win. For those who don’t want to redeem their
units right away, they can save them to use on other games such as the
upcoming Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction and many more to
come.

Players will also be able to access Uplay Share, Uplay Shop and Uplay
Help from www.uplay.com

Unlike the previous Rabbids titles, this one is an action adventure in which you play as two Rabbids in a shopping cart, running around and collecting various items and junk, to build a ladder to their home, the moon.

It kinda reminds me of that ladder to heaven episode of South Park. “Where were you…..”

Anyway, you use the nunchuck to control your Rabbids. You can hold the A button down to speed up your cart, and shake the Wiimote to make your Rabbid scream and knock over boxes and break through walls. Those are the basic controls with some minor additions later in the game.

Perhaps the greatest feature in this game is the option to create your own Rabbid look. This mode is very deep and has tons of customization options to make your Rabbid look any way you’d like. You can unlock present boxes in the game, which give you more customization options to choose from. You can move their ears around, make their eyes bigger or smaller, and even pop them if you want.

The Rabbid is inside your wiimote during the customization process, and you can shake the wiimote around and make the Rabbid do all sorts of things.

The game is extremely funny. From the old school music tracks like “Somebody to love” and “Me and Ms. Jones” it’s sure to hit a nostalgic nerve in some folks.

The game is not without it’s flaws though, as you can see in the video portion of the review with a glitch accidentally discovered by Domojade. We got stuck and had to restart the level. Also, the game crashed on me once randomly.

There is also a Rabbids channel, which is an optional install. The Rabbids channel lets you download other peoples Rabbid creations, and even share your own via wi-fi. It’s about 71 blocks or so, and it’s entirely optional.

Overall, the game has great controls, lots of humor, great music, and very nice graphics. It’s worth a look if you are a fan of the Rabbids, or would like to play a Rabbids game that isn’t just a bunch of mini games. This has been Rabbids Go Home for the Nintendo Wii, and it’s a pretty good adventure title that’s sure to give you a few laughs.

For those not familiar with Kenka Bancho, the game puts players in control of Sakamoto who’s determined to become the top ranking, high school delinquent. Players will be brawling through Kyoto where they’ll face off against 47 bancho rivals.

Yes that’s it the dlc outfits are set to sneak-up on us and windroll passed this comg november 19th for all playable characters.We’ll be sure to keep guys up-to-date when outfit’s are released in all there “bounciful” glory.

Gotta love ninja guys in black…………see what I did there!?!?

OVERULED this folks as our boy Ace will be taking a backseat this time around cuz good old MILES EDGEWORTH (yeah capcom stopped trying with english names a loooooooong time ago) will be on the scene of the crime this time around in Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth.

You’d think they’d take Ace out of the title since you don’t play him but noooooooo common sense just fails sometimes,bit of a wait on this one as it won’t be dropping till February 16, 2010.

Ace attorney miles edgeworth.