Archive for August 1st, 2008

OneClick Wi-Fi Relaunch

Friday, August 1st, 2008
Commune, connect and compete as the premiere Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection community relaunches on August 1st with all new ways to play people online.

Registration on the site is easy and free: and once you’ve signed up, just put in your friend codes for each of your Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection supported games and you’ll be able to take advantage of the new matchmaking features. On any page of the site, press the ‘Play Now’ button and the site will match you up with other gamers online, and open a room with them so you can discuss the game with your fellow players.

If you’re looking for somebody to play later, OneClick Wi-Fi has you covered with the in-depth challenges system, ranking your status against other site members on our leaderboards – where getting to the top isn’t just about winning against anyone, but who you win against. The Calendar has been improved allowing you to run bigger and better tournaments, so you can prove that you’re the best player out there.

It’s not all strong competition: as you can be a part of the large community by joining groups, chatting on the new and improved forums, customise your profile (with YouTube, Twitter and Flickr support) and write what you think in your own blog. You can also contribute to the all new Games section, where you can share tips, tricks, screenshots, videos and even write your own reviews about the 150+ Wi-Fi games supported on OneClick.

All of this, with lots of extra tools such as the Decal Designer and Wi-Fi Cards so you can take a slice of your OneClick profile and share it across the web, makes OneClick Wi-Fi a great place to join if you want to play online on your Nintendo DS or Wii, hook up with friends, or just have a bit of fun – just head over to www.oneclickwifi.net today!

OneClick Wi-Fi relaunches on August 1st at 6pm GMT.

www.oneclickwifi.net

Empires of Steel new video

Friday, August 1st, 2008

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Empires of Steel is a turn-based game of world conquest set in the 20th century. Players command various ground, armored, naval and air force units against up to 20 human or computer-controlled (Artificial Intelligence) opponents.

Empires of Steel will be published by Battlefront.com in 2009 and you can find updated game info, screenshots, links to game videos and more on the Empires of Steel website located here:
http://www.battlefront.com/eos

New Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria teaser trailer unleashed

Friday, August 1st, 2008
New Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Teaser Trailer Unleashed
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Turbine Inc and Codemasters Online Gaming are pleased to announce the release of a stunning new teaser trailer and artwork for Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, the first retail expansion pack for the award-winning MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.

Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more! Lord of the Rings Online expects to open Volume II of its epic story in the fall of 2008 with an increased level cap, two new classes and the introduction of a unique item advancement system.

Kalypso announce the first of two new top recruits.

Friday, August 1st, 2008
Moving on confidently from their success with the chart-topping strategy title Sins of a Solar Empire, Kalypso Media UK have made the strategic move to take on two well known recruits with extensive credentials and a long history of experience in the games industry. Andrew Johnson, formerly of GT Interactive, BBC Multimedia and more recently Atari, will be Commercial Director dealing with UK and international distribution partners. The Business Development Director will be announced in the coming weeks.

Andrew says “This is a really exciting time to join Kalypso Media. I see this as a good opportunity to strengthen my own abilities and I am confident I can maintain the momentum of Kalypso’s expansion, following their success with Sins of a Solar Empire

Simon Hellwig, Managing Director of Kalypso Media GmbH says “We are delighted to welcome Andrew Johnson to our team as Commercial Director of Kalypso Media UK, and look forward to working with him to further expand and enhance our reputation in the UK and Europe.

Lionel Messi to be the cover athlete of PES 2009

Friday, August 1st, 2008
Argentinean forward announced as the pan-European face of PES 2009
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that Argentinean forward Lionel Messi is to be the face of its forthcoming PES 2009 title for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PlayStation®2, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Wii and mobile phones across Europe.

Messi is one of the most exciting and paciest forwards in the modern game, and is an ever-present in both the Argentinean national side and for his club side, FC Barcelona. Having played for Argentinean sides since he was five, Messi moved to Barcelona when he was just 13,13 working his way through the CatalanFC Barcelona side’s youth and reserve teams, before making his full debut in October 2004 as the youngest player ever to play in the Spanish top flight. He made his debut for Argentina against Hungary in 2005, and has been a permanent member of the squad ever since.

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As part of the new agreement, Lionel Messi will grace the box of all versions of PES 2009 when it is released later this year, and will also feature in promotional materials for the game. PES 2009 is the latest installment of the award-winning Pro Evolution Soccer Series, and will boast a wealth of extensive new additions to enhance the series’ reputation as the most realistic football game available. The new game enjoys a stunning graphical update wherein its players look and identically to their real-life counterparts, while new moves, innovative control elements and key online enhancements will further the realism of the new game.

“Most modern players are aware of the realism and skill of the PES series,” commented Messi on the deal. “It is a game that truly mirrors the pace and control of real football, and as a die-hard fan of the series, I am delighted to be working with Konami on the latest version.”

“Lionel Messi is an incredibly exciting player, and one who enjoys a world-wide reputation for skill, pace and all-round ability,” commented Jon Murphy, PES European Team Leader for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “As such, he is the ideal player to front PES 2009, and his enthusiasm for the new game is certain to shine as we work closely together in the promotion of what will be the most advanced PES title to date.”

Konami will be announcing further enhancements and player contributions to PES 2009 in the coming weeks.

PES 2009 will be released for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PlayStation 2, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and mobile phones in Autumn, and for Wii in Spring 2009. For more information, please contact…

Too Human “Spiders” trailer released

Friday, August 1st, 2008

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Fiction Fighters

Friday, August 1st, 2008
CipSoft announces new online game: Fiction Fighters

Regensburg, August 1, 2008 – CipSoft, mostly known as the developer and publisher of the free MMORPG Tibia reveals the title of its new online game: Fiction Fighters.

Fiction Fighters is an interactive comic, where players jump into a parallel comic universe to solve world threatening quests, hang around with friends, (fiction-) fight against each other, explore or change numerous chapters of the world’s history or even create their own stories – and comic strips. Comic strips are the core of Fiction Fighters. Every action and interaction is carried out in comic strips.

“Developing Fiction Fighters is great fun” admits Stephan Vogler, co-founder of CipSoft. “If you think in comic patterns all day long, meetings of the development team are likely to go crazy. I am happy that we’ve managed to bring a lot of this atmosphere into the game.”

The game will be a browser based multiplayer game with all comic panels rendered in 3D on server side. The teaser page (www.FictionFighters.com) offers the possibility to register for the official newsletter in order to get regular updates on the current status.

EU news: Rising Star Games announces August 2008 lineup

Friday, August 1st, 2008
Growing publisher heads into its busiest ever month with a new release virtually every week.

Luton – July 28th 2008 - Slow summers are a thing of the past as Rising Star Games prepare for the busiest month of releases in the company’s short history. With a new release almost every week in August, Rising Star Games is going against the convention of a usually quiet summer and getting four unique titles out before the traditional autumn frenzy.

Kicking things off will be traditional J-RPG Growlanser: Heritage of War. A PlayStation®2 exclusive, Growlanser: Heritage of War is the fifth title from the successful Growlanser series and is the first time the series has made an appearance in Europe. Featuring an enticing generation-spanning storyline, tactical gameplay and a unique skill system, it has everything a traditional RPG fan would want with the added bonus of superb anime-style cut scenes and artwork. Growlanser: Heritage of War will be available from August 15th 2008.

Keeping Growlanser company is dark dungeon-crawler Baroque. Available on the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii™, Baroque’s unique story progression means that death does not necessarily mean game over, but instead reveals another part of the mystery. The dungeon also features an ever shifting environment, meaning that level layouts are always changing and never the same. The two features couple to form an intricate storyline with answers where you may not expect them. Baroque is available from August 15th 2008.

The following week sees the release of Super Swing Golf, the well-received party golf game from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. Challenge your friends and family through the highly competitive multiplayer modes or test your own skills against the computer in the intense solo career mode. There’s something for everyone in this highly enjoyable golf game that features a multitude of unlockable secrets, including the option to play as many characters from the Tecmo universe such as Ryu Hyabusa from Ninja Gaiden or Ayane from Dead or Alive. Super Swing Golf will be teeing off on Nintendo Wii from August 22nd 2008.

Rounding August off is Bakushow, the hilarious party game designed specifically for the Nintendo DS™. Invite up to three friends to play against as one Game Card allows up to four players to enjoy the fun through the Nintendo download play function. Think of any question you like and challenge your friends to come up with the most outrageous answer. You choose the question, the winner and the tone. The game is as funny as you make it. Bakushow will be available from August 29th 2008.

“August is going to be a big month for us here at Rising Star Games,” Richard Barclay, UK and international marketing manager. “We’ve never released four titles in one month before and this is just a sign of how fast the company is growing. From hereon in we’ll be releasing bigger and bigger titles and we’re all very excited about the coming months.”

EU news: PES 2009 on Wii and Mobile

Friday, August 1st, 2008
Konami confirms all-new Wii and mobile versions
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has confirmed it is to expand its PES 2009 line-up with the release of a mobile version to be released in Autumn and a Wii version in Spring 2009.

Following the incredible success of the PES 2008 for Wii, work is underway on a series of advances to affirm PES 2009 as the definitive football title for the format. Building on the unique control system of its predecessor, PES 2009 expands on the basic concept of players controlling both the player with the ball and those around them. PES 2009 will bring the user closer to the game by introducing different control methods which cater for a wide range of play styles.

PES 2009 for Nintendo Wii will feature a number of key additions, with an enhanced shooting system offering more control while remaining as easy to use as last year’s version. The development team has also reworked the defensive elements of the game, with more control over defenders and more ways to close down attacking threats. A new AI system has also been implemented and results in more sophisticated and intuitive movement from team mates according to the player’s commands.

Despite these many additions, PES 2009 for Wii is accessible as before, but offers a more fluid and flowing match-day experience. It is a game that could only be produced for Wii and truly marries the unique control system of the format with the PES series’ utterly realistic and addictive action.

Konami’s mobile version of PES 2009 will be released alongside the home versions in Autumn. Following the massive success of the mobile version of PES 2008, the new edition now boasts multi-player capabilities via Bluetooth. The game also refines the one-button control system of last year’s game, and PES 2009 now features enhanced goalkeeper AI, and player intelligence has also been developed to match the new level of animation they enjoy. Coupled with new stadiums, a selection of unlockable bonuses and training challenges – PES 2009 marks a new high in football games for mobile.
PES 2009 will be released for mobile phones in Autumn, and for Wii in Spring 2009. For more information, please contact…

Perimeter 2: Harkback trailer

Friday, August 1st, 2008
Perimeter 2: Harkback trailer

A new gameplay video from the upcoming RTS “Perimeter 2″ has been published on the game’s homepage. The trailer is focused on the Harkback technologies and illustrates the development of a typical Harkback base of operations. The video also shows all units and terraforming features of this playable faction.

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Learn more about the Harkback faction:
http://perimeter2.kdvgames.com/universe/harkback.php

Perimeter 2 Homepage:
http://perimeter2.kdvgames.com

KDV Games homepage
http://kdvgames.com