Archive for August 30th, 2008

Legendary : Behind the Scenes trailers pt. 1-5

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Part 1

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Part 2

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Part 3

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Part 4

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Part 5

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Star Wars: Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance PAX 2008 screens

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™

The galaxy far, far away takes on a dazzling new look in the first-ever CG-animated Star Wars feature – Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It’s a major entertainment event that includes a brand-new movie, a weekly television series and an exciting videogame. Star Wars: The Clone Wars introduces generations of fans to brand new characters including Anakin Skywalker’s new Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano and promises epic new adventures as well as classic rivalries that delve deeper into the Star Wars Saga.

STAR WARS® THE CLONE WARS™: JEDI ALLIANCE™ (Nintendo DS)

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance takes the player into the world of the all-new Star Wars animated feature film and television series set between Episode II and Episode III. Experience the combined power when two Jedi join forces to fight as one.  Choose your favorite Jedi pair at the start of each mission and experience unique moves and combat skills.  With an innovative stylus-based input, controlling the Jedi’s movement and lightsaber combat has never felt more immersive.

• Play through an original story – exclusive to the Nintendo DS – that expands The Clone Wars series set between Episode II and Episode III in exciting new directions.
• Create your own Jedi dream teams by pairing Jedi in any combination. For example, team up Anakin Skywalker with Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Ahsoka Tano with Mace Windu.
• Develop the relationship between two Jedi and generate more powerful attacks and special abilities. Replay missions with different character combinations to unlock new areas, collectibles, and other secrets.
• Control all movement, lightsaber combat and cinematic action sequences with just the DS stylus.

Star Wars: Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels PAX 2008 news

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™

The galaxy far, far away takes on a dazzling new look in the first-ever CG-animated Star Wars feature – Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It’s a major entertainment event that includes a brand-new movie, a weekly television series and an exciting videogame. Star Wars: The Clone Wars introduces generations of fans to brand new characters including Anakin Skywalker’s new Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano and promises epic new adventures as well as classic rivalries that delve deeper into the Star Wars Saga.
STAR WARS® THE CLONE WARS™: LIGHTSABER DUELS™ (Wii)

Now everyone can experience the fun and excitement of a Lightsaber fight.  Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels immerses you in the characters, locations, and epic duels from the all-new Star Wars animated feature film and television series set between Episode II and Episode III. Built from the ground-up for Wii™,  Lightsaber Duels features an intuitive motion-controlled combat system that puts the Lightsaber™ weapon in your hand.  Mastering the Jedi’s distinctive weapon is now within any player’s grasp.

• Fight the most memorable duels from The Clone Wars feature film and TV series.
• Wield your Wii Remote like a lightsaber and experience first-hand the unique weapon of the Jedi Knights with intuitive controls, so no matter what your gaming experience you can become a lightsaber master.
• Play with your friends as your favorite Clone Wars hero or villain – from familiar characters like Anakin Skywalker and General Grievous to new faces like Ahsoka Tano and Asajj Ventress – each with a unique fighting style and set of skills.
• Exploit your interactive surroundings to defeat your opponent: slice down pillars and Force throw them against your foe.
• Duel your way through significant Clone Wars locations, such as Tatooine and Teth.

NINTENDO REVISES FINANCIAL AND SHIPMENT FORECASTS UPWARD

Saturday, August 30th, 2008
NINTENDO REVISES FINANCIAL AND SHIPMENT FORECASTS UPWARD

Nintendo Co., Ltd. revised upward its financial and unit shipment forecasts for both the six month period ending September 30, 2008, and for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. 

Compared with original full year forecasts issued on April 24, 2008, the company sees increases in sales by 11.1%, in operating income by 22.6%, and in net income by 26.2%.  Financial revisions were the result of continued robust sales for both Wii and Nintendo DS, as well as changes in the expected foreign currency exchange rates based on recent trends in the foreign currency exchange markets.

On the same basis, new forecasts for full year global hardware and software unit shipments for both platforms increased as follows:

  As of 4/08 As of 8/08
Nintendo DS hardware: 28 million 30.5 million
Nintendo DS software: 187 million 197 million
Wii hardware: 25 million 26.5 million
Wii software: 177 million 186 million

In addition, the company announced a change in dividend policy (see attached).  For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, it issued a revised dividend estimate of ¥1,680 per share, an increase of 22% over the original estimate stated on April 24, 2008. 

 
 

Who Is The Cowboy Plumber?

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas – August 29th, 2008
One of the most popular and successful puzzle games has been re-energized, updated, and smacked with a heavy dose of character, color, and variety. You can see for yourself in Empire Interactive’s official trailer for the upcoming puzzle game, Pipe Mania.

Check out the trailer for a glimpse of some never before seen gameplay footage, featuring the game’s zany cast of characters. Join Junior and his sister, Faucet, on their journey through Pipe Mania as they struggle to keep the flooze flowing on its path through hundreds of challenging puzzles. Each unique world boasts its own gameplay elements and piece types and a boss character for the heroes to vanquish. To uncover the true identity of the cowboy plumber, check out the new trailer

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Releasing in late September, on Nintendo DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PC, Pipemania will sport an ESRB rating of “E” for “Everyone” and will retail for $19.99.

Outspark releases first major patch for Project Powder

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

The first major content patch for Project Powder is now live. The competitive online snowboard racing game is currently in open beta; anyone can register and play for free at playprojectpowder.com.

Players can now take on a challenging new course, a mirrored version of Smallpox Part 1, or spend their PRO (Project Powder’s in-game currency) on 27 new in-game items, including new snowboards and character-specific gear for Ross, Beth, and Max. The new patch also introduces the anticipated “CBT Hoodie,” a special permanent item reserved for all players that reached level 5 during Project Powder’s closed beta test.

Visit the official Project Powder website now and check out the full patch notes.

Official Project Powder Website: http://projectpowder.outspak.com
Patch Notes/News Post: http://projectpowder.outspark.com/news/current/2225

Wicked Interactive’s Ace Online now in open beta at Subagames.com

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

New Registrants Will Take Part in Exclusive Game World Events and Giveaways

Toronto, CANADA-August 29, 2008-Wicked Interactive (www.wickedinteractiveltd.com), a North American MMO publisher, announced today that its strategy role-playing space shooter, ACEOnline, has entered open beta. The game is being hosted on Wicked
Interactive’s web portal: www.subagames.com

In celebration of the open beta launch, Wicked Interactive is holding numerous game world events and giveaways such as, player vs. player tournaments, special item lotteries, and “Last Nation Standing” Nation Wars.

“This is a major milestone for Wicked Interactive and Suba Games as we launch our first open beta and begin to build the ACE Online and Subagames communities,” said Stanley Yu, CEO of Wicked Interactive Ltd. “The response to the game’s closed beta release has been overwhelming and we are truly excited about the community that is building around the game and the Suba Games platform. ACE Online really is an innovative title that combines elements of strategy, role-playing and aerial combat to offer an experience fit for every type of player.”

 ACE Online is a 3D space shooter that combines action and MMORPG elements. Developed by Yedang Online, one of Korea’s most renowned gaming enterprises, the game puts players in the role of fighter pilots and behind the controls of ships known as “Gears”.  As the player battles in this intergalactic world at war, they will complete missions and engage other players in intense aerial dogfights.

ACE Online injects action and shooting elements into the traditional MMORPG formula. Players have complete control over their gear and must engage enemies directly in combat – relying on quick shooting and skillful maneuvering in order to survive. As players progress through the game, they acquire credits which can be used in the game’s item shop to purchase hundreds of customizable weapons and add-ons for their “gear”. Players can then fly their “gear” into immense online space battles as part of ACE Online’s “Nation Wars” PvP system.  These RPG elements add a layer of personal customization and multiplayer strategy to ACE Online’s already action-packed gameplay. Through the blend of these two gameplay genres, ACE Online offers a fully unique and unrivaled MMO experience. 

Key Features of ACE Online:
? Free to download and free to play, no monthly subscription fee
? Inventive mix of MMORPG strategy and social elements with action-packed aerial combat
? Four unique “Gears” to choose from, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses
? Deep leveling and gear customization systems – literally hundreds of customizable weapons and add-ons
? Nations Wars PvP Combat – engage other players and nations in massive air battles
? Voice Chat – communicate with squad-mates in-game

For more information about Wicked Interactive, ACE Online or Subagames, please visit www.wickedinteractiveltd.com or www.subagames.com.

Celebrate Summer Festivities in Silkroad Online with New Outfits

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

In tandem with the Summer Festival, Joymax has announced that two limited edition avatar items are now available for players of Silkroad Online. The harlequin and carnaval outfits don your avatar in festive feathers or jester hats and domino masks just in time to celebrate the summer events! More information on both of these colorful costumes can be found in-game by visiting the item mall.

The harlequin and carnaval outfits are limited edition items and will only be available for a short period of time.

Silkroad Online is a massively multiplayer online RPG that puts the player deep into ancient Chinese, Islamic, and European civilizations. Traveling the historic Silk Road between Asia and Europe, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. Silkroad Online is free to play, and offers the unique chance to play a character free of restrictions or fixed paths. For more information and a free download, please visit www.silkroadonline.net.