wow. someone got ripped off bigtime… and they posted it on youtube to save the rest of us from certain gamer hell…
SPOILER ALERT….if you havent played any other rpgs over the last 10 years, you might spoil the ending of whatever game this was ripped off from :)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URcvdDtnM_0]
thanks tyrael233. you are a true trooper for finishing that game…
from http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/06/puzo-estate-sue.html
The estate of late author Mario Puzo is filing suit against Paramount Pictures, claiming that the group owes Puzo’s estate more than $1 million in revenue from the sale of games based on Puzo’s book-turned-film-turned game The Godfather.
Key to the estate’s argument is the idea that Paramount broke a contract stipulation set in 1992 giving them audio-visual rights to the Godfather franchise and related works.
While Puzo’s son Anthony claims the agreement includes the Godfather games, Paramount disagrees and refuses to pay.
read the rest at wired…
It figures….
Award-winning mobile media company Player X has launched the exclusive mobile game based on the upcoming film, The Love Guru, starring Mike Myers.
The movie premieres in North America on June 20th and will be released internationally over the ensuing weeks as part of Paramount Pictures’ summer line-up.
Player X produced a mobile game based on the movie that the company will publish across its distribution network of more than 140 carriers and a potential audience of more than 2.3 billion people.
The game was released exclusively on the US’s Verizon Wireless network on June 10th and will then roll out across the rest of the US networks over the following two weeks. In Europe it will be live on all networks according to the film’s release date in each country.
“The Love Guru mobile game is a great complement to the upcoming theatrical debut of the film,” states Sandi Isaacs, SVP Mobile & Interactive, Paramount Digital Entertainment. “We are excited to reunite with Player X to develop a game that will entertain audiences of all ages.”
The game, developed by Tag Games, comprises of six mini-games where players try to achieve enlightenment by passing various mental challenges.
“We’re delighted to be working with Paramount Digital Entertainment on The Love Guru. A Mike Myers’ movie is a big event and we have worked very closely with Paramount Pictures to ensure the game matches the quality, humour and originality of the movie,” said Tony Pearce, Player X CEO.
High Voltage Software Releases Fun 4 Player Sci-Fi Shooter
Hoffman Estates, IL – June 20, 2008 - High Voltage Software, Inc., one of the world’s largest independent developers, today announced Gyrostarr™, an exciting new sci-fi shooter scheduled for release via the WiiWare™ downloadable service on Monday June 23, 2008.
Gyrostarr features fast action gameplay across 50 intense levels as up to four players pilot ships on a futuristic track, shooting enemies, dodging obstacles, and collecting upgrades. The game takes advantage of the company’s proprietary Quantum 3 Game Engine technology, which provides advanced graphical capabilities. Gyrostarr’s controls were built from the ground up to utilize the motion-sensing capabilities of the Wii™.
“Our original vision for Gyrostarr was to capture the fast-paced twitch style action of coin-op classics, but to infuse superior graphics and game design for the next generation,” said Kerry Ganofsky, CEO and Founder of High Voltage Software. “I’m thrilled to say that the team has nailed the mark and exceeded our expectations.”
“Aside from the visuals, which are gorgeous, there is a lot about Gyrostarr that players will love,” said Eric Nofsinger, Chief Creative Officer of High Voltage Software. “As players develop their skills at the game, they will devise strategies to help them make it through all of the levels. Jumping into the game with four players just makes the experience that much better.”
For additional information about Gyrostarr, visit www.high-voltage.com.
Thanks to GP for use of their pictures.
New York, NY, USA 6/20/2008 – After 3 months, and what seemed to be an insurmountable score, a new Guitar Hero High Score has been set by Danny Johnson of Grapevine, Texas, USA.
Danny achieved the score at The Guitar Hero Challenge in Dallas, Texas on May 17, 2008. He scored 890,971 points on the song “Through the Fire and Flames”, besting the previous record holder Chris Chike’s score of 880,920 points on the same song. He achieved this score without utilizing Hyperspeed mode.
Danny submitted his paperwork and proof of his attempt, and after careful verification, Guinness World Records has declared him the new Guinness World Records holder for The Highest Score For A Single Track On Guitar Hero.
Guinness World Records is aware of a video of former World Record Holder Chris Chike scoring 987,786 points on the “Through the Fire and Flames”, and are in contact with him to get this fully verified. Until further evidence is supplied, Guinness World Records recognizes the highest verified score on Guitar Hero at this time is 890,971 points by Danny Johnson.
For more Guitar Hero records and other spectacular gaming facts see Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition 2008, the first Guinness World Records book devoted solely to the world of gaming, is on shelves now and bursting with new records, high score statistics and fascinating facts.
20, June 2008 – Leading video game developer and publisher, Fireglow Games™, announce open beta-test for the Sudden Strike 3 Arms for Victory Free Addon. Open beta addon available on English, American, German and French languages. Please send reports to ss3bugs@fireglowgames.com.
Download English version (343,1 Mb) here or here.
Download American version (335,4 Mb) here or here.
Download German version (343,3 Mb) here or here.
Download French version (343,3 Mb) here or here.
Please note that you need the original DVD of same language to play the addon missions.
Japanese, Russian, Italian, Polish and Czech versions will be available later.
About Sudden Strike 3 Arms for Victory
Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory is the latest instalment in the award-winning, critically acclaimed and hugely popular Sudden Strike series. It features historically authentic models built to scale, fully interactive giant maps and full 3-D state-of-the-art graphics in the popular Sudden Strike style. Only Sudden Strike plays like the ‘real thing’. WW2 gaming at its best: on land, at sea and in the air!
Come Experience Big Play Saturday
June 20, 2008 – Feel the electricity of Big Play Saturday with the NCAA Football 09 Demo on Xbox Live and Playstation Network! Try out two different games modes - Play Now and Mascot Mash Up. Take defending champ LSU into Columbus to battle the Buckeyes or duel mascots when Texas stampedes into The Swamp.
Experience all-new gameplay features like the Breakaway Animation engine and Home Field Advantage. Ice the Kicker before the game winning field goal attempt or take the QB Quiz to help the quarterback regain composure after a turnover. Check out the Interactive Timeouts to instantly improve an aspect of your team. Finally, celebrate with mascots and teammates after the big score!
Authentic college football presentation comes to life with cheerleader and flag-runners, new lighting, enhanced crowds and sidelines, and innovative dynamic attendance. With NCAA Football 09, everyone will experience the glory and pageantry of college gamedays!
NCAA Football 09, scheduled for release in North America on July 15, will feature wide open gameplay, college atmosphere and online enhancements. This year’s iteration of NCAA Football brings to life the fun and excitement of gameday Saturdays.
For more information, please visit www.ncaafootball09.com.
Eidos Interactive has officially launched the new Tomb Raider Portal - a destination for fans of the series to find the latest news, art, and announcements.
Developed by Crystal Dynamics, this entry marks the first Tomb Raider title built specifically for next generation consoles, bringing Lara Croft and her world into life-like detail.
Tomb Raider: Underworld represents an advancement in exploration-based gameplay, delivering an epic adventure that offers a new level of challenge and choice. Using every weapon in her arsenal – from her signature dual guns and expanded kit of archaeological tools to her own physical prowess and the environment itself – Lara leads a quest that circles the world to uncover the secrets of the Norse underworld and a forgotten power, that if, unleashed could lay waste to all civilization.
Visit the Tomb Raider Portal and uncover all the latest Tomb Raider: Underworld news, screenshots, information and much more from the world of Lara Croft including podcasts and a chance to win some awesome prizes. Register or update your profile today!
Tomb Raider: Underworld launches November 2008 for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PS2 and PC platforms.
Seattle, WA, June, 20th, 2008 – Game developer, PiddlePup Games (www.piddlepup.com) is pleased to announce the release of Crumb for Windows and Macintosh.
Explore the secrets of the Enchanted Forest to discover what’s happened to the Forest Mother. Collect magical crumbs to recover the pages to her journal, which reveal a gripping story as you search for and learn the true identity of the Forest Mother. Crumb features over 50 beautifully detailed levels including four seasons, a fast-paced story set in an Enchanted Forest, and exciting puzzles to solve. Crumb is an exciting adventure for the whole family!
Features of Crumb include:
Crumb is priced at $19.99 USD and available for Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac 10.3.9 or better. Crumb can be downloaded from PiddlePup Games’ website (www.piddlepup.com).
Plus the best designs to be published in the exclusive Game Art book!
Karlsruhe & London, 20th June 2008 - SouthPeak Games, in coordination with developers Gaijin Entertainment and TopWare Interactive, announced today that it is launching a second artwork contest through the official X-Blades website for its upcoming anime-style game X-Blades. The contest is a follow-up to a similar one held earlier this year, and this contest’s winner receives a total of $3000 in prize money and their piece published!
The central theme of first contest was the heroine Ayumi, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback from that experience convinced the X-Blades team to launch another competition for all of the game’s talented fans. All fan-submitted Ayumi illustrations received by August 31st will be judged by a jury of specialists. The first-place winner will receive $3,000 in prize money, the second-place winner will receive $2,000 and the third-place winner will receive $1,000. In addition to the prize money, 20 game packages, valued at $200 dollars each, are up for grabs!
The most creative illustrators also get their share of fame, because the Royal Edition of X-Blades will be equipped with a high-grade art book. The best entries will be included with the high-quality illustrations already in place, and the artists will also be rewarded $100 per piece!
Go to the game’s official website for inspiration: www.x-blades.com.
X-Blades will be released on PC & Console later this year.
