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Sequel to 1.5 million-plus seller announced for multiple gaming platforms Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Dead Rising 2 is in development for three different gaming platforms: the Xbox 360, PS3, and Windows PC. The sequel to the 1.5 million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 will take the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies, the all new gambling paradise of Fortune City to explore and conquer plus a host of new in-game objects that can all be used as deadly weapons to stave off the zombie assault.

Dead Rising 2 is set several years after the infamous zombie invasion of Willamette. Unfortunately, the zombie virus was not contained at the conclusion of Dead Rising, spreading unchecked throughout the United States and Dead Rising 2 depicts a country where zombie outbreaks continue to strike.

Dead Rising 2 is being developed in partnership with up and coming Canadian developer Blue Castle Games. A number of members from the original Dead Rising team will be working alongside Blue Castle Games throughout the development process, including Capcom’s global head of research and development, Keiji Inafune, who as the game’s Producer will play an active role in the project.

Released in 2006, Dead Rising won praise across the globe for its mix of intense zombie action and dark humor, garnering numerous awards including IGN’s “Most Innovative Design for Xbox 360″, Gamespot’s “Best Action-Adventure Game” for 2006 and “Action Game of the Year” at the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards.

Harmonix and MTV Games announced today the addition of seven new tracks from progressive rock band Rush to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content for Wii home videogame console from Nintendo.

The lineup features master recordings from Rush’s most successful album, Moving Pictures (1981), including “Tom Sawyer,” “Red Barchetta,” “YYZ” and “Limelight.” Other tracks include “The Camera Eye,” “Witch Hunt” and “Vital Signs.”

This week’s offering comes from the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content already released to owners of Xbox 360 and PS3. Wii fans can expect a rollout of the previously released downloadable content until the entire back catalogue of more than 550 songs is available. In addition, the regularly scheduled future DLC releases for Xbox 360 and PS3 will also be available for Rock Band 2 Wii owners soon.

Release Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Tracks:
Rush “Tom Sawyer”
Rush “Red Barchetta”
Rush “YYZ’”
Rush “Limelight”
Rush “The Camera Eye”
Rush “Witch Hunt”
Rush “Vital Signs”
(All tracks are original master recordings)

Price: $2.00 (200 Wii Points) per track

Location: In-game Rock Band 2 Music Store (Wii Points must be purchased through the Wii Shop Channel)

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

No matter what you’ve got planned for Valentine’s Day, the latest additions to the Wii Shop Channel have what it takes to get your heart pounding. A new WiiWare game transports you to an eerie high school haunted by supernatural villains, while a classic Virtual Console title puts you in the heat of battle as a heroic mercenary. And remember: Just because these games are made for single-player action doesn’t mean you can’t share the excitement with your special someone.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

WiiWare

LIT (WayForward Technologies, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Violence, 800 Wii Points): Dark creatures have taken over Jake’s high school, and it’s up to you to guide him through each classroom in order to be reunited with his girlfriend Rachael. Existing light sources must be used smartly to create bridges of light for Jake to cross. One false step and Jake gets pulled into the darkness. Along the way he’ll encounter twisted versions of his school’s faculty, which must be battled in order to advance. LIT is a horror/puzzle game that requires the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. It contains 30 levels, five boss battles, replay modes and several unlockables, including multiple endings, Dark Mode timed challenges and an unlockable character.

Virtual Console

Wolf of the Battlefield: MERCS (SEGA GENESIS, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Mild Violence, 800 Wii Points): Following a rash of terrorism outbreaks and increasing opposition from guerilla fighters, the U.S. government has decided to hire a group of professional mercenaries to undergo secret missions, battling through enemy lines to go where no ordinary soldier would dare to go. Based on the popular arcade game, the SEGA GENESIS version of MERCS lets you play as a MERC and also adds an original mode, allowing players to choose from five different characters. Take no prisoners as you shoot, drive jeeps and tanks, and clash against huge bosses to accomplish your mission.

For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.

cdv Software Entertainment USA and Ascaron Entertainment today released an exciting new gameplay trailer for the upcoming action-RPG — Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. This action-packed video focuses on in-game action from the Xbox 360 version of the game, featuring characters such as the High Elf and Temple Guardian in combat within the world of Ancaria. Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is set for a March 24, 2009 release on the Xbox 360.

Some new screenshots from Deep Silver’s upcoming game, Cursed Mountain

Southwest Video Game Expo tells all!

The Southwest’s largest video game expo, the Southwest Video Game Expo (SWGE), today announced several new additions to the show including the Goddesses of Gaming, the SWGE prize packages, a retro-arcade area and a trailer full of gaming. This premier expo will be held at the Dallas Convention Center from November 20-22, 2009. Consumers and industry professionals are invited to experience over 200,000 square feet of the latest trends in gaming and explore the culture that revolves around interactive entertainment.

The Expo’s own Goddesses of Gaming have been chosen and four are being announced today along with the Official Southwest Gaming Expo ambassador, Miss Erika Hollings. Erika is a hardcore gamer and is very proud of her level 78 Paladin in WOW. She also says she will take anyone down in Tekken. Erika will be joined at the show by Alli Marie from Dallas, Texas, Candace Marie (no relation) from Orlando, Florida and Sara Speers from Irving, Texas. These Goddesses are already on the SWGE website (www.swge.com) and more pictures and videos will be coming soon, along with the rest of their team. The official Goddesses of Gaming will be at the show hosting contests, playing games with the expo attendees, giving away prizes and available for photos.

Two phenomenal prize packages are being given away to those with the gaming skills to win them. The Ultimate Gaming Den and The Ultimate Mobile Gamer packages will allow every attendee to take part and show off their best moves. For the Ultimate Gaming Den giveaway, participants will get behind the wheel in a racing simulation and compete for the fastest lap time. A leader board will be kept up so players can see how close they are to walking away with over $10K in gaming technology. To win the Ultimate Mobile Gamer package, players will show off their best console FPS tactics as they compete to get the most kills in a timed run. The prize packages will consist of:

Ultimate Gaming Den
Microsoft Xbox 360
Alienware Area 51 Desktop
24″ Widescreen Samsung Monitor
D-Box Simulation System
Ambx System
NVidia 3d glasses
Turtle Beach 5.1 Headset
Gift Certificates

Ultimate Mobile Gamer
Honda Ruckus Scooter
Alienware Area 51 Laptop
Year supply of energy drink
Razer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, accessories)
T-Shirts from Jinx.com
Turtle Beach 5.1 Headset
Gift Certificates

To keep gamers doing what they love to do, SGWE will also feature a play for free area which will have a 40 machine retro-arcade area, where over 40 machines will be set up to play for free. Favorite classics will include Tron, Zaxxon, Centipede and Space Invaders among others. Other machines on the show floor will have the latest titles available for attendees to play, including consoles playable for free in a 32 foot mobile video game lounge thanks to Gamin’ Ride.

SWGE is the first event to take place in the Southwest of this size and magnitude. In addition to everything that has been listed above there will be exhibitors and displays open to all attendees. SWGE has something for every gamer to see, and will be the event of the year for both the casual and hardcore gamers. For more information please see www.swge.com.

Galaxy Online (http://forum.go.igg.com) is a fantastic strategy game developed by IGG (http://www.igg.com) set in the vast and endless universe, where players can develop their own galaxy, form fleets to invade other planets and much more. Now, let us introduce some of the highlights of the game briefly.

Mini Game Client
The size of the Galaxy Online client is about 20MB. It is very fast to download and begin your adventure. Despite the small file size, the game still features delicate graphics and amazing combat scenes, so this game is as convenient as if you were playing a web-based game with all the benefits of a downloaded client.

Six Available Factions Extremely Intense Competition
There are six factions available for players in the game. Each faction is allowed to attack hostile factions at will. In addition, there is one computer controlled faction – Galactic Pirates – which adds a random element to the intense faction competition. You may lead your allies to attack hostile factions, or you may be attacked by several hostile factions at the same time. Whatever the situation, the perfect faction design will give birth to never before seen intensity in an online game.

Strategy Overcome Controls
As a strategy game, Galaxy Online attaches importance to players’ strategy and tactics but not controls. Early when you begin to develop your first planet, you should consider carefully what should be done first, what should be done next, as well as every action you may take in the future. How should you gather resources the fastest? How can you develop a galaxy quickly? How can you form a strong fleet? Above all, you need careful planning and consideration. If you study the game again and again, only then can you become an expert Galaxy Online gamer.

Leisure Gameplay Not Wasting Time Meaninglessly
Once you have a perfect plan, you won’t need to spend much time in developing your planets. When you deploy your resources, you may even activate the Planet Trusteeship service and the server will help develop your planets even when you are not online. If you do not have much time to play the game, you can spend a few Mall Points to ensure you have a rich game experience, even if your time online is limited. So just make a plan to develop your planets and you will become strong in time.

Unique Plug-ins
There are some unique plug-ins available for players in the game. You may activate various plug-ins for convenience or introduce new mini-games through other plug-ins. You may even design your own plug-in! Want to make the game more fun? Well, it’s all up to you.

The Lost Atlantis, the new expansion for Angels Online (http://ao.igg.com/main.php) continues the cute game style with many beautiful female NPCs and handsome male NPCs having been added into the game. Today, the Angels Online team will be discussing the top 5 female NPC in game.

1: Angel Tutor
After creating a character and entering the game, players will meet the first female NPC, called Angel Tutor, in the Angel Lyceum. She is a helpful assistant to Lyceum Leader Michael and she is extremely knowledgeable. Meanwhile, she is gentle and patient. Players need to finish the series of newbie quests she gives them for training. After gaining the appointed credits, players can graduate from the Angel Lyceum by talking to her again. In a word, the Angel Tutor is a players’ gentle guide and caring teacher!

2: Farm Mistress
As the hostess of the Spike Farm, the Farm Mistress is always kind enough to help Angels who would like to have a rest there. However, she’s felt lonely recently and would like to raise a pet. Players may obtain a surprise if they give her 10 Pet Feed for her pet.

3: Smith Rachael
Smith Rachael is the latest generation of a traditional well-known smith family. It is said that her father used to be a famous smith and his weapons had no equal. Players are always looking for these precious weapons. Now, Smith Rachael has learnt some of her father’s skills and become one of the most sought after sellers of top weapons for players. Of course, it is not easy to obtain these prized weapons from her.

4: Flora
There is a beautiful girl called Flora in Puqi Village. She is generous and bold and very attractive because of her healthy complexion, and amazing smile. She wishes to collect all the flower seeds in Eden for her stunning garden. Dear players, would you like to help her dreams come true?

5: Shell Girl
This lonely girl stands near the Shining Coast and collects shells every day. You can find a bit of sorrow and grief hiding in her eyes

Please visit the below link to view these character arts:
http://ao.igg.com/news/news.php?aid=1746

H.A.W.X. XP system overview and video

The XP system works like most such systems in its basic function:
- The player performs actions that get rewarded with XP
- XP adds up and, when reaching certain amounts, the player increases in level
- Each new level unlocks something

What is important to note is that the system is unified. It is the same system for Campaign and Team Deathmatch, single or multi player. Any XP that he gains in either of these feeds the same XP pool and any reward that he gets can be used all circumstances.

The actions that give XP are:
- Kills, both in Team Deathmatch and Campaign (both alone and in coop).
- Challenges. These are Achievement type requirements that the player can accomplish. For instance “Kill 20 air targets with Basic Missiles”. Each one can be done only once and provides a fixed amount of XP.

Levels are called ranks (and have appropriate names, like Lieutenant; the first one is Airman Basic and the last is General of the Airforce).

Levels can unlock:
- Planes
- A new weapon pack for a certain plane
- A new skin for a certain plane

After each mission or TDM match, the player can see his progress. He also is notified during missions when he has completed a challenge. There is also a special menu called Pilot Records where the player can check his current level and all the challenges, with his progress for each of them. He can also check what level unlocks a certain item by selecting that item (locked plane, weapon pack).