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Join Lyria and her crew as they cross the continent expanding the Train Royale Company!
Search for new resources, meet strange and amazing hidden wonders.
Create the best strategies in order to become the greates Train Baron of All Time!

In World Train Royale you’ll:

• Travel through over 50 cities!
• Collect over 16 special cards to aid you in your quest!
• Collect resources and enhance them in your factories! Run out the competition!
• Over 20 different train parts for you to assemble your trains!

Also announced is a contest: If Life was a train, Where would it be headed?

Are you the competitive type?
Well what are you waiting for then! Take part in our contest!
To participate send an e-mail to contact@versus-software.com with the title WTR contest
with your answer for the following question:

If your life was a train, where would it be heading ?

The 2 best answers will win a t-shirt and a free copy of the game! Winners will be announced on December 1st, 2009.
We’re anxious to see your take on this challenge!

2K Games and Gearbox Software Turn the Conventional First-Person Shooter Genre Upside Down with the Release of Borderlands

Four-player co-op, 87 bazillion guns, an arresting art style and a dancing robot – What more could you want?

2K Games announced today that Borderlands is now available in North America for the PS3 and the Xbox 360, and will be available starting October 23 internationally. The Windows PC version will ship in North America and internationally on October 26 and October 30, respectively. Developed by Gearbox Software, Borderlands delivers this year’s most explosive and entertaining role-playing shooter (RPS) by combining the most addictive gaming elements found in action-packed first-person shooters with the deep character development of role-playing games (RPG).

“We are excited by the overwhelmingly positive media response to Borderlands and can’t wait for consumers to see for themselves how it takes the traditional first-person shooter experience and turns it completely upside down,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Borderlands is unlike anything else on store shelves. It’s got it all, from single-player to four-player co-op, two-player split-screen, character development that grants players a sense of ownership, and the biggest arsenal ever seen in a first-person shooter.”

Featuring extensive co-op integration that seamlessly blends the single-player and multiplayer experiences, Borderlands allows players to freely join or leave each other’s games at any time for collaborative mayhem or the freedom to choose to play in full single-player mode to experience the world on their own. Borderlands also includes a groundbreaking weapon generation system that offers a near infinite variety of weapons to the player. Borderlands combines these features with addictive non-stop action to form a breakthrough experience that challenges the conventions of modern shooters and RPGs.

More mayhem is set to come for players of Borderlands via The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, the first in a series of downloadable expansion packs, which is scheduled to arrive for all platforms before the end of the year.

“The Borderlands team at Gearbox has brought together the things we know we love – co-op, skill-based action, character development and millions of guns – in a way we haven’t seen before,” said Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software. “Borderlands is a great shooter that we can play alone or with friends. I think it’s the best video game we’ve ever made and I have never been more excited about a launch.”

As one of this holiday season’s most unique and entertaining titles, Borderlands takes gun lust to a new level by featuring more than 17 million unique weapons. Each weapon has its own combination of manufacturer, specifications and advantages for gamers to wreak havoc on the evils of the wasteland planet of Pandora as they embark on a quest for the elusive Vault. Add Borderlands’ eye-popping and visually compelling art style known as Concept Art Style that combines traditional rendering techniques with hand-drawn textures, and it is easy to see why 2K Games and Gearbox Software have created the must-have game of the year. Additionally, the Windows PC version will support NVIDIA® 3D Vision™, for high resolution, fully immersive 3D gaming.

Borderlands is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information, please visit http://www.borderlandsthegame.com.

Apple Corps, Ltd., MTV Games and Harmonix announced the launch of Abbey Road (1969) as the first Beatles album to be available for purchase and playable as downloadable content in The Beatles: Rock Band Music Store.

With “Come Together,” “Something,” “Octopus’s Garden,” “I Want You (She’s So Heavy),” “Here Comes The Sun” and “The End” already included on The Beatles: Rock Band game disc, players will now be able to play songs from and complete the entire Abbey Road album.

Available for Xbox 360 (Oct. 20) and PlayStation 3 System (Oct. 22)[1]:

Individual Abbey Road singles: “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” “Oh! Darling,” and “Because”

Price: $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per each individual track

The “Complete The Album Pack” features:

· Abbey Road singles: “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” “Oh! Darling,” and “Because”

· The entire Abbey Road B-side 16 minute medley that includes: “You Never Give Me Your Money,” “Sun King,” “Mean Mr. Mustard,” “Polythene Pam,” “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window,” “Golden Slumbers,” “Carry That Weight” and “The End”

· Additionally, the following songs from Abbey Road can also be played as 1-to-3-song sets, based on how they were recorded / composed:

o “You Never Give Me Your Money”

o “Sun King”/ “Mean Mr. Mustard”

o “Polythene Pam”/ “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window”

o “Golden Slumbers”/ “Carry That Weight”/ “The End”*

o “Her Majesty”

Price: $16.99 USD, £10.46 UK, €11.37 EU (1360 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Complete The Album Pack”

Available for Wii (Oct. 20):

Individual Abbey Road singles: “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer, ” “Oh! Darling,” “Because,” and “You Never Give Me Your Money,” *“Her Majesty

Price: $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per each individual track

*$1.00 USD (100 Wii Points) for “Her Majesty”

Multi-track sets:

· “Sun King”/ “Mean Mr. Mustard”

· “Polythene Pam”/ “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window”

· “Golden Slumbers”/ “Carry That Weight”/ “The End”*

Price: $3.50 USD (350 Wii Points) per 2-Pack /

* No additional cost for 3rd song “The End” as it is already included on game disc

Additional Beatles albums that have been announced as upcoming downloadable content include Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) in November and Rubber Soul (1965) in December. The Beatles: Rock Band downloadable content will be available for purchase on the Xbox®LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Network and via the in-game The Beatles: Rock Band Music Store for Wii™ using Wii points purchased through the Wii Shop Channel.

The Beatles: Rock Band offers players an unprecedented, experiential progression through the music and artistry of The Beatles and is available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ console from Nintendo. The game is compatible with all The Beatles: Rock Band and Rock Band™ instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero® and other authorized third-party music video game peripherals and microphones.

The Beatles: Rock Band marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Harrisongs Ltd and Startling Music Ltd has presented The Beatles music in an interactive video game format. The Beatles: Rock Band is published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band. Electronic Arts Inc. serves as distribution partner for the game. In addition, Giles Martin, coproducer of The Beatles’ innovative LOVE album project, provided his expertise and served as Music Producer for this groundbreaking Beatles project.

The Beatles: Rock Band is rated “T” for Teen with the descriptors “Mild Lyrics” and “Tobacco Reference” by the ESRB.

Paradox Interactive today announced that pre-orders for East India Company: Privateer, an expansion for the popular naval strategy title, East India Company, have started.
Customers who pre-order East India Company: Privateer will be given early access to the free add-on “Designer’s Cut.” The add-on, which introduces new gameplay enhancements based off of input from both the game’s developers and East India Company fans on the Paradox forums, will release to the rest of the public on October 27.
East India Company: Privateer Features:
• Two new campaigns in which you play the game as a privateer and complete missions for different nations.
• New missions, including destroying forts, locating and either sinking or capturing enemy ships, blockading enemy ports and escorting friendly fleets.
• New commander skills to fit the life of a privateer, such as “False Colors,” which allows the player to get close to the victim without them perceiving a threat, and “Critical Hit,” which gives the player a chance to hit an enemy ship’s magazine, causing the enemy ship to explode.
East India Company: Privateer requires the original game East India Company, which is now available at 50% off for a limited time with the purchase of Privateer at most digital download portals. The expansion East India Company: Privateer will be exclusively available for digital download at all major digital download portals for a suggested retail price of €9.99 and $9.99.
For more information on East India Company: Privateer, visit the official East India Company website at http://www.eic-game.com.

Four new screenshots from Antaloor showcase the swamp

It’s time again to return to the world of Antaloor. Fulfill your carnal curiosity by checking out four brand new screens directly from the RPG masterpiece, “Two Worlds II.” The game’s developers, Reality Pump, have created a revolutionary new engine called GRACE, and these screen shots give testimony to the engine’s capabilities.

A trip to the swamps will demonstrate the breathtaking experience that Two Worlds II has to offer. The result of Reality Pump’s extensive technical development, the game’s environment has been painstakingly created to fully immerse the player into the Antaloorian universe. For example, the marshy ground sucks at the character’s feet hindering his movement more so then if he was on dry land. Additionally, dynamic sounds have been constructed to further demonstrate the game’s attention to detail. When the hero steps into the marshy ground, he will hear a terrifyingly disgusting squishing noise that will make the player cringe with delight.

Luckily, there are many wooden paths and stakes placed throughout the swamp, which will allow the player to traverse the treacherous terrain with more ease. However, whether you can use the comfortable paths and bridges without paying a toll depends on the disposition of the local residents – and you better believe that “Have a good day!” does not pass their lips on a regular basis. But let’s face it…would you be bubblin’ over with joy if you had to wake up every day to drizzling rain and tendril of swamp mist?

New Fitness Game Designed by America’s Toughest Trainer Offers A High-Impact Workout For Those Who Are Constantly On-The-Go

America’s Toughest Trainer and Health and Wellness Expert has created a workout program that is designed specifically for on-the-go fitness! Majesco Entertainment Company, today announced that Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Nintendo DS will be available at retailers nationwide tomorrow. A companion title to the recently released Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii™, the Nintendo DS game features exercises and routines custom designed by Jillian that players can follow anywhere they go, from the office to the beach.

In Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Nintendo DS, players follow a 3D avatar of Michaels as she leads them through rigorous exercises and routines, just like a real personal training session. With expert advice and motivational feedback from Jillian, users can maximize their work out to achieve the best results. In addition, players can choose their preferred fitness regimen through two different program-setting modes: “Jillian’s Training” and “My Training.” “Jillian’s Training” immerses “trainees” into a set workout schedule and plan designed by Jillian, whereas “My Training” allows them to create their own programs including workout days, times and activities. No matter what regimen they choose, players can track their progress with the “My Diary” feature and view diet and wellness tips from Jillian – all designed to help them to stay focused and inspired to attain their fitness goals.

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Nintendo DS™ is developed by Mistic Software along with Executive Producer Interactive Game Group. The game is rated E for Everyone and is available tomorrow at retailers nationwide for a Suggested Retail Price of $29.99. Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii™ is currently available nationwide for a Suggested Retail Price of $39.99 and is also rated E for Everyone. For additional information about both games, please visit www.jillianmichaels.com.

New App Lets Musicians Remix and Play Along with Original Master Recordings of New and Classic Songs

OEM Inc., a premier developer of software for musicians and music enthusiasts, today announced that Jammit for iPhone and iPod touch is now available for download on the App Store. Jammit is a multi-functional tool that allows users to listen, remix, learn, and play along with master recordings of popular classic and current songs from their favorite artists.

“What makes Jammit unique is that it lets users interact with the original recordings of the artists they love,” said Scott Humphrey, CEO and co-founder of OEM Inc. “By providing this unprecedented access, we’re enabling people to learn these fantastic songs at their own pace and in their own style.”

Jammit formats the master recordings of your favorite music with easy-to-read, synced notation and the unique capability to rebalance the mix. Listen to the guitar part by itself, and you’ll learn how to play it exactly the way it was recorded by the original artist.

At launch, a selection of genre-specific apps featuring hit songs will be available for download including titles from: Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, Pantera, All-American Rejects, White Zombie, No Doubt, Sum 41 and many more. Upcoming applications will be released on a weekly basis and feature songs from artists such as: Rise Against, Godsmack, Peter Frampton, Fall Out Boy, Papa Roach, The Doobie Bros., and more.

Jammit apps are available now on the App Store for $6.99. Each app includes three master recordings for a select instrument.

To download Jammit for your iPhone or iPod touch, please click here: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=314644038

For more information about Jammit, including a complete list of the artists and songs available please visit http://www.jammit.com

After achieving great success with the first war held on the International Battleground server, Galaxy Online team is eager to host another. Beginning late this past April, the first war was an intense conflict that showcased the skills of the best players from both the Chinese and English Galaxy Online servers. In the end, the Chinese side won in large part due to their superior warship deployments and teamwork. This time the team expects to see some of the English commanders who cut their teeth in the first war take the lessons they learned and put up an even better fight the second time around.

The rules for the second war will be the same as those used for the first one. During the second war, players from Chinese servers will be on one side and those from English servers will be on the other. Each participant will be given the same amount of initial resources and Science points, and the time needed to erect a building or build a ship will be shortened by 50%. The second war will also run for a limited period of time, with the side that occupies the most galaxies when the war comes to a conclusion earning the victory.

The application can be now made through http://go.igg.com/event/internationalbattleground/application.php

For the details of the tournament, please head over to the Galaxy Online event page at http://go.igg.com/news/view.php?aid=426