Archive for August 4th, 2008
StreamMyGame – Play Crysis with SIXAXIS on PS3
Monday, August 4th, 2008StreamMyGame : Play Crysis with SIXAXIS on PS3
Streaming software by StreamMyGame, that enables the latest PC games to be played on the PlayStation 3, now enables you to play PC games with your SIXAXIS controller.
The new StreamMyGame PlayStation 3 player includes a USB and Bluetooth pairing tool that enables the SIXAXIS to be used via cable or wirelessly.
“Both our new StreamMyGame PS3 player and the Bluetooth tool install automatically, just download and double click” said Richard Faria, StreamMyGames CEO. “In addition to streaming games from your local PC, the new player enables games to be streamed from remote PCs or PC servers housed in ISP exchanges”.
Also included is a new configuration tool enabling gamers to map each SIXAXIS button and thumb controller to a different keyboard key and mouse axis so gamers can create map settings that suit their preferred gameplay.
“The new player works with Yellow Dog Linux Version 6 which is now really easy to install and recommended by Sony,” said Richard. “We have included full details on our website of where to download YDL6, how to record it to DVD and how to install it”.
Watch Crysis on the PS3 with SIXAXIS. Includes installation and configuration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUXVnpgEqZQ
“The ability to use the SIXAXIS to play PC games on the PS3 enables our PS3 customers to use a gaming control they are already familiar with and the flexibility to play games the way they want,” said Richard.
SonyEricsson first to the market with ZeeMote
Monday, August 4th, 2008Retail Promotion In Netherlands Gives New W760i Consumers Mobile Gaming Edge
BEDFORD, MASS. – August 4th, 2008 — Zeemote™, Inc. (http://www.zeemote.com/), the makers of intelligent wireless controllers for mobile devices and Sony Ericsson, today announced a partnership to bring near-console game play to the W760i. In a world first, Sony Ericsson is to launch the Zeemote™ JS1 Controller featuring Bluetooth™ technology with an exclusive promotion throughout hundreds of retail outlets across the Netherlands.
Across the Netherlands, from August 8th 2008 to October 31st 2008, the Zeemote™ JS1 Controller will be offered free to purchasers of Sony Ericsson’s new 3G mobile handset, the W760i Walkman, via a mail-in voucher promotion. The W760i will come with two embedded Zeemote Ready™ games with a further fourteen additional games available through the Fun & Downloads section on the www.sonyericsson.com/nl/
Additional to the Walkman capabilities, 3.2 megapixel camera and GPS functions of the W760i the Zeemote™ JS1 Controller will bring a whole new dimension in mobile game play to Sony Ericsson customers – enabling a near-console experience on mobile phones. With a thumbstick and four assignable trigger buttons, the JS1 offers real analogue control over Bluetooth™ enabling users to truly engage with mobile games. Sitting perfectly in the hand and ergonomically designed the JS1 weighs just 47g/1.7oz.
“Sony Ericsson prides itself on bringing intuitive technologies to its customers. We recently announced the motion gaming F305 and we’re delighted to be giving our Netherlands customers the opportunity to be the first to own an award winning Zeemote JS1 controller,” said Max Van Den Berg, General Manager at Sony Ericsson Benelux. “Adding a new dimension, such as controllers for mobile gaming, gives us and our customers a competitive edge!”
“Mobile gaming will never be the same as the Zeemote™ JS1 launches through our first commercial relationship with Sony Ericsson”. Said Jim Adams, VP of Worldwide Sales at Zeemote. “We are delighted to partner with Sony Ericsson and give users even more of a reason to buy the feature packed W760i. This agreement is the first of a number of deals we intend to announce over the coming months”.
Alone in the Dark demo on XBLA
Monday, August 4th, 2008Get a First Hand Taste of Atari’s Innovative Action Survival Experience
The Xbox 360™ demo of Eden Games’ innovative action survival opus Alone in the Dark is available now on Xbox Live® Marketplace. Featuring selected playable levels from the first and second episodes of the game, players will be able to try the innovative gameplay first hand including the combination of items to create unique and powerful weapons, the real-time handling of objects to overcome enemies and obstacles, and the use of fire as a devastating weapon.
“Alone in the Dark is a prime example how to orchestrate a game… mixes all the innovative elements plus the superb presentation into a thrilling action-horror-cocktail” Gamestar, Germany
“…deserves to be lavished with praise for some outstanding ideas and set-pieces.” Xbox World 360, UK
“Beautiful action sequences, camera positioning, drama, tension and a great score give you the feeling you are playing an interactive movie” Games™, Benelux
“Ambitious, different and thoroughly absorbing.” Guardian, UK
Alone in the Dark is in stores now for Xbox 360, PC, Wii and PlayStation 2, with the PLAYSTATION 3 version following later in 2008.
Braid coming to XBLA Aug 6
Monday, August 4th, 2008Named Best Xbox LIVE Arcade Game and Best Overall Puzzle Game by IGN at E3 2008, “Braid,” is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
From acclaimed independent developer Jonathan Blow, “Braid” is an artful puzzle-platformer where challenging, yet accessible puzzles are solved by manipulating time. From your house in the city, journey to a series of worlds solving puzzles that will help you rescue an abducted princess. Time behaves differently in each world, and every puzzle shows you something different about the world. The time behaviors include rewinding, independent time streams, time that is tied to space, parallel realities, time dilation, and perhaps more.
Developed by Number None, Inc., and published by Microsoft, “Braid” will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points worldwide and is rated E 10+ for Everyone over the age of 10 by the ESRB.
For more details on “Braid” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/braidxboxlivearcade/.
Supernova 2: Spacewar 1.0.3 patch
Monday, August 4th, 2008August 4th, 2008 – Supernova 2: Spacewar is a space war game combined with a resource macromanagement simulation from Tycoon Games (http://www.tycoongames.eu).
Just two months after the first version, Tycoon Games has released a major game update. The new features bring new life to Supernova 2, introducing the following enhancements:
- “Skirmish Mode” allows players to focus mainly on the war game: all technologies are known and unlimited resources and money to build fleets directly on startup are made available to the players.
This is perfect for those players who want to enjoy only the war game.
- “Ship Customization” is a new screen where gamers are able to create custom ship blueprints or modify an existing one: each device now requires a certain amount of space and energy, but the possibilities for custom combinations are endless.
- “Statistics Screen” enables the player to see various, interesting statistics about the current game like battles win/lost, total ship killed/lost, etc.
- “Real-Time Turns” is an option within the game macromanagement, so the time advances automatically without having to end each turn manually. Players can set their own speed using the plus and minus keys to change game speeds or press the “P” key to pause/unpause.
There have been several, minor bug fixes implemented, and improvements have also been added. Riva Celso, designer/programmer of Tycoon Games stated, “Any existing customer can just redownload the game to get all the new features for free, adhering to our policy of unlimited lifetime free updates. For those people who’ve tried the previous version but didn’t like it for any reason, I encourage them to give it another try, since now it is definitely a different game”.
Immersion Games Annouces New Studio
Monday, August 4th, 2008BOGOTA, COLOMBIA – August 4, 2008 – Immersion Games, www.immersionsoftware.com (CellFactor, Monster Madness) announces the opening of a new developing studio in Mexico, the development of new game titles, two strategic alliances and a plan to consolidate as one of Latin America’s most important videogame developers and IP creators.
The new studio is based in the city of Guadalajara , Mexico and began operations recently with the objective of providing support to the studio in Colombia, due to the increase of projects in the company. The Mexico studio will become the point of contact for clients and publishers and will benefit from the new Mexican initiative from the government that strongly supports the interactive media industry in the country.
Immersion Games is finishing the development of a new unannounced FPS title that will be released soon and the people inside the studio are very proud of the final result of the project.
A few months ago, Immersion Games consolidated a strategic alliance with the TV network RCN, part of the second biggest economic group in Colombia . This alliance has the objective of supporting Immersion Games in all its projects including exclusive titles for Colombia , Mexico and the rest of Latin America . With this alliance, both companies are also working in synergic applications for TV, radio, films and of course, videogames. Immersion Games is also working an alliance with the biggest videogame distributor in Mexico and one of the biggest in Chile and Brazil.
Finally, Immersion Games’ projects this year includes an arcade development that is in the design stage.
JoWood Download shop opening a success
Monday, August 4th, 2008Vienna, Austria, 4th of August 2008; JoWooD Productions is pleased to announce the successful launch of the new JoWooD Download Shop. Because of the satisfying performance so far, JoWooD plans to enlarge the shop portfolio. As from now, backkat titles, as well as new released titles will be available for download in the shop. The download shop newsletter will give customers a periodic update on special offers and sweepstakes.
As an additional service to the shop-newsletter, JoWooD will announce titles which will be available in the online store.
Shop Informations:
• shop.jowood.com
• numerous games
• safe payment methods
• Software can be installed on multiple PCs
• no CD/DVDs anymore
• no internet access required to play the game
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy comes in at the low price of $19.99USD
Monday, August 4th, 2008MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SHOOTER ‘BLAST WORKS: BUILD, TRADE, DESTROY’ RECEIVES NEW LOW PRICE
Unique “A-Rated” WiiTM Game Now Available For Just $19.99
EDISON, N.J., August 4, 2008 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy is now available at retailers for the unbeatable price of $19.99. Developed exclusively for Wii™ by Budcat Creations, Blast Works has secured top ratings from major media outlets, including:
• ‘A’ rating from Electronic Gaming Monthly
• ‘A’ rating from 1Up.com
• 9 out of 10 from Destructoid.com that said the game was “fantastic” and “a fine example of excellence in the genre…”
• 9 out of 10 rating from GameZone.com that said Blast Works was “an unrelenting blast”
• 8.5 out of 10 from Nintendo Power that recognizes the game’s “genuinely unique gameplay”
• 8.1 rating and Wii Game of the Month for June from IGN.com that said Blast Works “provides almost limitless replayability”
“Blast Works has been well received by the gaming community as one of the most innovative and creative games for Wii,” said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco. “With the lower price point, the game is among the best values available this summer and a must-own for hardcore gamers, budding game designers and action fans alike.”
Blast Works is an innovative side-scrolling 2D shooter based on Kenta Cho’s popular online game Tumiki Fighters. Featuring multiple game content editors and the groundbreaking Blast Works Depot website where gamers can post and trade custom content worldwide, Blast Works also features a “sticky” element that lets players absorb the pieces and attributes of enemy ships to boost their own flying arsenal. In addition to 15 missions included in the basic game, multiple Blast Works Editors allow players to construct their own shapes, ships, levels, enemies, movement and bullet patterns. Also, Blast Works lets gamers trade their unique content directly with friends or share their content globally over BlastWorksDepot.com via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and WiiConnect24. This website allows players to upload and download community-developed content with other users anytime from anywhere for endless gameplay possibilities.
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy is rated E for Everyone, and is now available for a suggested retail price of $19.99. For additional information, please visit www.blastworksgame.com. and www.blastworksdepot.com.
Fallout 3 screens
Monday, August 4th, 2008Just because they love you, Bethesda has a new batch of 3 screens to make you want Fallout 3 even more…..