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BRAINPIPE Patch Corrects Calibration Issue.

Digital Eel has just released a patch for their first person spatial toboggan run though the psyche, BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity. The patch, available for both Windows and Mac platforms, brings the full retail game to version 1.0.1 and corrects a joystick calibration error whereupon the calibration would get stuck in an infinite loop. So, anyone who wants to play BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity with a joystick should download the patch right away. Unless you enjoy the whole infinite loop calibration situation, maybe finding it soothing in an Eastern metaphysical kind of way, in which case don’t download the patch and continue grooving to that infinite loop.

If you do not possess a joystick, or do have a joystick but prefer to use a different control scheme when playing BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity, the patch won’t help you but you should still download it to be able to say that you have the latest and greatest version of the game installed. It’s what the cool kids are doing.

The demo has also been updated to incorporate the fix, so if you’re a joystick wielding demo player who hasn’t gotten around to purchasing the full game yet be sure to download the demo again.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity is the latest release from Digital Eel (Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space, Dr. Blob’s Organism, many others), and is published by Shrapnel Games. It is available for Windows and Mac operating systems for the low price of only $14.95 as a direct download.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity is a surreal arcade game subjecting the player to a complete aural and visual overload unlike any other game out there. Using simple one-click mechanics, BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity beckons the player to journey through a colorful tunnel of the mind on an expedition to unlock the secret of becoming more Unhuman than human. Race through ten ever increasing levels of difficulty (or start off at any of your choosing), racking up points and experiencing a dizzying array of sounds and colors.

To download the version 1.0.1 patch, the demo, or just learn more about the game please visit its official product page.

The Independent Games Festival has nominated BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity in the Excellence In Audio category. The awards will be held at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on March 25th, which is right around the corner. If you’re in Frisco attending the GDC be sure to get a body part or two autographed by the Eel.

Check out www.shrapnelgames.com for a complete listing of all the great independent games we publish. Besides a wide range of award winning titles spanning a number of genres you’ll also find a nice selection of free games for your downloading pleasure. Currently in our tenth year of business, recent releases include Battle Group Commander, Episode One from ProSIM and War Plan Pacific from KE Studios.

Land of Magic OBT starts March 12, 2009 (Pacific Standard Time).

Lizard Interactive Company has announced that OPEN BETA TEST will officially start as scheduled on March 12, 2009 PST. In order to avoid heavy traffic expected on the opening day, OPEN BETA will start 00:00 hour PST (Pacific Standard Time).

Lizard Interactive has prepared several cool events especially for Open Beta users. Anyone who reach Level 20 will have chance to win I-POD. In game Quiz event will be held for all to win unique game items. Double EXP, Double Item Drop Events will be specially held for first opening weekend.

“Land of Magic” provides many interesting game features which clearly stand out compared with existing MMO. Instead of following standard rules of current MMO, “Land of Magic” took different path to be original.

Fast Level Up!
No more spending 5 days for leveling up your character by 1. Compared to other games, The Land of Magic has unusually fast leveling up speed.

Immortality!
When a character reaches the highest possible level, the character may choose to reborn with another profession. In the System of Immortality, players can take all of their learned skills from their last profession to the new profession.

There are many more interesting features. Mentioning them all would be a spoiler. It is advised to try this new concept 2D MMORPG “Land of Magic”. If you think this game is 2D and old school, well think again. As you proceed with a game, you will find yourself amazed with massive contents and special features you have never experienced before.

It is free to play and requires optimized system requirement. It truly is a game for all to enjoy.

For further information, please visit the website lom.neofun.com.

Partake in the drama and the trauma on the Wii system, Nintendo DS system and PC

Today Ubisoft announced that Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game for the Wii home video game system from Nintendo, the Nintendo DS system and PC are now available in stores. Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game is based on ABC’s acclaimed television drama series “Grey’s Anatomy” and is rated T for Teen. Fans will have a chance to experience the roles of all of their favorite doctors, in an all-new original storyline. Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game has an MSRP of $29.99 (Wii, DS and PC).

In Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game, Seattle Grace Hospital is struck by one of the worst crisis in the hospital’s history. As each doctor, players will make important professional and personal decisions that affect the outcome of the storyline and the state of the hospital. Use the Wii Remote(TM), Nintendo DS stylus or a PC-compatible mouse to perform the delicate surgeries the series is known for. See a whole new world of “Grey’s Anatomy” in a video game written in collaboration with the TV show’s production team and writers.
Now in its fifth season, which started in September 2008, “Grey’s Anatomy” is the No.1-rated drama series on television among adults 18-49. “Grey’s Anatomy” airs in more than 80 countries worldwide. For more information about Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game, visit www.greysanatomyvideogame.com.

Midnight Club: Los Angeles South Central Release Date March 19

The release date for Midnight Club: South Central has moved a week to March 19th. South Central comes with two components: the free South Central Map Expansion includes four new neighborhoods to explore that increases the total map size by one third, and a South Central Premium Upgrade that includes the map expansion plus new vehicles, parts, music, vinyls, hydraulics, and more, for a total cost of $9.99 on Playstation 3 and 800 MS points on the Xbox 360

Here’s a small video showcasing MC:LA South Central and the new Impala, which is 1 of the 9 new vehicles.

Post-hardcore band Thursday, celebrating the release of their latest album Common Existence, will play Call of Duty: World at War with Xbox LIVEGold members March 21. If you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold member (if not, upgrade now!), and you want a chance to play with Thursday, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (2:30 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts on Saturday, March 21, 3:00 P.M. ET. If you get a chance to play with Thursday, we want to hear about it! Send us an e-mail to xlmail@microsoft.com with the subject: “GWF – Thursday.” Be sure to include your Gamertag and home town.

Since SPIN Magazine called them “the next big thing” in 2004, the band has released their classic A City By The Light Divided, the CD/DVD package Kill The House Lights, a split EP with Japanese band Envy, and now, perhaps their most emotionally-felt album, Common Existence. “Writing this album was an enormous amount of work because we wanted to do something that was a progression and was also closer to the heart of what Thursday’s sound is about,” singer Geoff Rickly explains. “Despite all the hard work, it’s the most fun I’ve had making a record.” Their intense lyrics, incendiary vocals, and amazingly unique sound has won them fans all over the world. The band consists of Rickly, guitarists Tom Keeley and Steve Pedulla, bassist Tim Payne, drummer Tucker Rule, and keyboardist Andrew Everding.

Check out an exclusive Game With Fame video: with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wln1vetIf6U&feature=channel_page

Watch the band’s videos on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace! We have five different songs from three of their albums:

“Resuscitation of a Dead Man” (featuring Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath) from Common Existence: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/1d615f1b-352c-4906-a3a0-5e4e1ad5b6a1

“Counting 5-4-3-2-1″ from A City By The Light Divided: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/36204927-e819-4b55-b4ef-db18d265e510

“For the Workforce, Drowning” from War All The Time: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/5ad85988-98be-4e22-936d-69f6c8942a51

“Signals Over the Air” from War All The Time: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/be3ec794-187c-4fbf-98a0-b2ca230020ad

“War All The Time” from War All The Time: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/9b088786-0949-4a42-93b4-83e57449ee0f

Game With Fame Featuring Thursday
Date: March 21st
Location: Houston
Time: 2PM – 4PM (CST)
Game: Call Of Duty: World At War
GAMERTAG: Thursday GWF (**space between Thursday and GWF)
URL: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame/2009/0321-thursday.htm

Master those difficult life decisions in the palm of your hand as Majesco Entertainment Company today released the first screenshots for KarmaStar, a new light-hearted strategy game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Marking Majesco’s first foray into the iPhone game category, KarmaStar offers visually stunning graphics and addicting gameplay that will keep players hooked. Developed by Arkane Studios, who is led by acclaimed game designer Harvey Smith, the game features a quirky, signature style and the ability to battle with human/AI players over WiFi. KarmaStar makes its debut on iPhone at the end of March.

In KarmaStar, players must hone their life skills in five personal traits – including Health, Mind, People, Love, and Money. By taking small, calculated steps, players have the ability to build these traits, or live dangerously and see where a little deviousness can take them. Each game takes no more than 10 minutes, so players must waste no time in mapping out either a constructive or combative strategy and then pursuing their chosen path in order to achieve their life goals.

KarmaStar will be available through the iPhone App Store at the end of March. For additional information about Majesco’s exciting line of products, please visit: www.majescoentertainment.com.