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Demo of Action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment Hits Xbox 360 today; PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC via Steam on June 7

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced the availability of the demo for the company’s highly anticipated action role-playing game, Dungeon Siege III. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the Dungeon Siege III demo is now available for the Xbox 360 and will be available on the PlayStation 3 and Windows PC via Steam on June 7.

In Dungeon Siege III, players assume the role of one of four heroes, fighting for the sake of their fallen comrades to restore the land of Ehb. Conflict is constant in this action-RPG and decisions have lasting consequences, allowing players to alter the storyline. Choose to battle along with a companion or fight for honor with up to four friends via online co-op play. Dungeon Siege III allows for two players to experience the story from start to finish in local co-op mode. Thanks to the robust AI, Dungeon Siege III’s co-op multiplayer mode allows players to seamlessly drop in and out of battle without interrupting the action or impacting the campaign.

STORY
Torn asunder, the delicate balance of power between the kingdom of Ehb’s powerful factions has fallen apart. As one of the few remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the land, the 10th Legion, it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion and stop Ehb from falling into darkness. Joined by a group of unique companions, you will travel through the striking land of Ehb defeating all manner of villains and beasts through a combination of heroic abilities, screen shaking magic and pure cunning.

FEATURES
* For the first time, play Dungeon Siege on high-definition consoles.
* Players will be able to adventure by themselves or with friends in co-op multiplayer.
* Uncover a deep story that only Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment can deliver.
* Pick from unique and highly customizable character classes with a wide range of abilities to choose from.
* Recruit companions with unique personalities, abilities and views on the world around them.
* Players will have weighty decisions to make that will impact their alliances, enemies and the culmination of the story.

Dungeon Siege III will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC via Steam beginning June 21, 2011. Dungeon Siege III is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. For more information about Dungeon Siege III, please visit the official website at www.dungeonsiege.com or the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DungeonSiege3.

SEGA Europe Ltd. & SEGA America, Inc., today announced London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games. The officially licensed video game of the London 2012 Olympic Games will once again be published exclusively by SEGA in partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), the exclusive licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be available for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, hitting stores in 2012.

London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will allow gamers to create their own moments of sporting history and fame by experiencing the thrill and adrenaline rush of the events and disciplines that will be a part of the London 2012 Olympic Games. With over 30 events in which to claim gold, players will enjoy more gameplay variety than ever before, even taking the race for medals online by competing for personal and national glory with online leaderboards.

“The London 2012 Olympic Games is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience for many people,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. “The official video game will give people all over the world the chance to participate in the greatest sporting event on earth from their homes, even if they are thousands of miles away!”

“London 2012 looks set to be our best ever release in the Olympic Games simulation franchise in terms of both sales and number and quality of events,” commented Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman and CEO of ISM. “We are delighted to be working once again with SEGA to ensure we will achieve this historic milestone.”

Developed by the newly rebranded SEGA Studios Australia, London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will truly showcase the studio’s technical prowess and take full advantage of the Brisbane based studio’s state of the art motion capture facility.

For more information about the game, please visit: www.olympicvideogames.com/london2012

Now Live, The Update Features New Weapons, A new “Tombstone” Map And A Whole Lot More

G4Box Inc., a North American publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment media announced today it has launched its latest monthly content update for its online military shooter, Cross Fire. The new patch is Western themed and offers an all-new elimination mode map, new in-game messenger system, new weapons and character items and new Cross Fire ribbons. Players can experience all the fun at http://crossfire.z8games.com/

The new patch includes the following features:
.New Elimination Map – Tombstone
In dry, deserted desert town players must fight to be the last team standing in this dusty elimination map. Players can pick up weapons at the start of the game and fight until ultimately one team is left standing in the dust.

.New Weapons – Rose Axe
This axe variant is more than just a thorn in your enemy’s side! New weapons include: Rose Combat Axe (Knife) (ZP Rose Crate), Rose Grenade (ZP Rose Crate), FR-F2 (Sniper) (ZP FR-F2 Crate); Blue Smoke (GP)

.New Items – Operation Set
Available only to players of higher levels, these new items give players extra experience and a sleek new look. Operation Set items include Helmet A-Type, Protection Goggles, Radio Backpack and Compact Radio.

.New In-Game Messenger System
Players can send a limited number of messages to communicate with their friends and clan-mates to organize matches and correspond.

“This fun western-themed patch features a massive amount of cool new content from weapons to maps, items and more,” said Jason Yang, CEO of G4Box Inc. “Cross Fire players are already burning up the forums talking about all the fun new content.”

Cross Fire is a free online military first-person shooter for Windows PCs. Players assume the role of either a Black List or Global Risk operative and compete in various modes of play including Team Death Match, the Mutant infested Mutation Mode, attack and defend Escape Mode, and the exclusive stealth-action Ghost Mode. Cross Fire includes a military ranking system, in-game friends lists, an integrated clan system, deep character customization options and social media integration via the Cross Fire website. Cross Fire is part of the Z8Games platform of free-to-play games.

Cross Fire is free-to-download-and-play. Visit the Cross Fire homepage at: http://crossfire.z8games.com

For more information about G4BOX visit www.g4box.com. For more information about the Z8Games lineup of games please visit www.z8games.com.

Next Gen Co-Op Dungeon Romp Released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that the co-op fantasy action game, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge, is now available in North America and will go on sale across Europe on June 3. Developed at inXile Entertainment, Hunted is available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC.

Hunted is a fresh take on the classic dungeon crawl experience that delivers the intensity and action of a modern-day shooter. The game has been called “A Dungeon Crawl for the Gears Age” by Kotaku.com while Joystiq.com says “…every encounter is designed as a co-opportunity”.

Set in a dark fantasy world, Hunted is an intense cooperative action game, pitting you and your partner against waves of vicious enemies. Taking control of either E’lara, a ranged weapon expert, or Caddoc, a master swordsman, you must use a variety of weapons, powerful spells, and cover tactics to battle your way through menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns. Discover secrets and complete co-op-based puzzles while exploring the sinister world for answers to the game’s deep, dark mysteries.

Hunted has been rated M for Mature by ESRB.

For more information Hunted, please visit: http://www.HuntedTheGame.com.

With The Launch of The Official Closed Beta Homepage Today, Players Should Prepare To Get Zombie-Proofed For Closed Beta Starting June 7th

Joymax, a leading online game developer and publisher, announced today that Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead will open fire June 7thwhen its closed beta begins. Those wanting to jump right into the game can download the client starting today by visiting the Karma Online: POD official website at http://www.joymax.com/karma/ so they can avoid the rush and be ready to play first thing on June 7th.

“We plan on a short but fruitful closed beta, and definitely look forward to player feedback,” said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim. “It is a rare opportunity for FPS fans to dive into our complex system as they bond over taking out enemies and zombies and hopefully build strong relationships that will turn into clans as we lead into Open Beta and launch!”

The closed beta will run from June 7th to June 21st, so players will have a two full weeks to enjoy blasting both their opposing faction’s players as well as hordes of zombies waiting to prey on the weakest member of any team. Players can use this time to experiment with different skill builds and weapons before deciding on a final set for open beta and beyond!

For a limited time, players who register with the Joymax portal at http://www.joymax.com/portal/ and log in to the KARMA beta will receive a weapons bonus for the Closed Beta Testing phase, the much-coveted Golden VT40 Bayonet, a knife that will slice even the most obstinate enemy. Simply register and log in during the beta period to be awarded the bonus content.

Developed in conjunction with Dragonfly, and published by Joymax, KARMA Online: Prisoners of the Dead is the newest installment in the KARMA Online series, the top online first-person shooter series in Korea. Players go back in time to World War II, where they must choose to side with the Axis or Allied powers and join the fight for global victory – with a zombie twist. In this virtual and historical simulation, players will be up against enemy troops as well as hundreds of the walking dead from the remains of the catastrophic battle.

To become a fan of Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead, players can visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/KarmaPOD or http://twitter.com/karmapod and http://www.youtube.com/user/KarmaPOD. Players should also keep an eye on the Facebook and Twitter pages for download mirror options for the closed beta client.

12th Grade Items Will Enchant Players With Their Amazing New Options

Joymax, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, announced today several new upgrades for Silkroad Online players. The upgrades include new Item Mall and In-game item updates including the addition of the Red Riding Hood Cloak, Awaken and Special Awaken Stones, new elaborate special effects on items and more. For additional information about the new additions, and to join the millions already enjoying Silkroad Online, players can visit

http://www.joymax.com/silkroad/

“Players regularly ask us for more challenges and interesting ways to show off to their friends and foes, and we’re pleased to provide the newest level of competition to the game,” said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim. “This month we’ve mixed content for our veteran players with an item especially for our newer players as well.”

Though the assassin item has been removed, fear not! We noticed your grandmother’s teeth have looking a little large lately and Silkroad has the solution with the new Red Riding Hood cloak in the Item Mall! It is available starting today, but pick up this delicate (yet powerful) cape while you can, because it will disappear on June 28th!

Already a player with 11th grade items? Now is the chance to build on them once again. Two new stones are available to choose from including the Awaken and Special Awaken Stones, and with the new update, equipment will no longer disappear when the upgrade fails. The new 12th grade items are the flashiest eye-catching armor Joymax has provided so far and when strengthening the 12th grade items, special options or skill abilities will be rewarded unlike previous items. Characters at level 101 or higher can start upgrading 12th grade items into mighty and elaborate rare items.

The Central Bus Station, a medium map in 2029 Online (http://2029.igg.com), is the main combat area for players between Level 10 and Level 20. There are tons of quests available to players in the Central Bus Station and Ever-bright City, so here are some strategies for the best ways to complete them. With so many different quests, the requirements for finishing them are also varied. Some require teamwork, some can be done solo, and others can be repeated. No matter what you’re in the mood for, there’s always a quest to help you advance to the next level.

Team Quests
Central Bus Station features 3 powerful bosses: Gabby Heike (Level 16), Gabby Heike (Level 18), and Police Capt (Level 22). Since these bosses have high HP and powerful attacks, you’ll need a team if you want to challenge them. A team that includes a human (to restore HP) and a Dryad (with high HP) will have a better chance of overcoming these foes. Using such a mix allows the other team members to assist the tanks, but they should be careful not to use any mana skills to attack the boss, or it will turn its attention toward the caster.

Solo Quests
These quests can generally be completed by a single player, because the bosses are not as strong as those mentioned above. When you do solo quests, keep in mind that you may find it helpful to team up now and then if you need to face tougher monsters or collect rare quest items to finish a quest. This will save time you might otherwise spend trying to grind out a victory.

Repeatable Quests
There are 2 repeatable quests in the Central Bus Station: One is given by Researcher Claudia. The quest asks you to kill the biochemical hound and awards 7,300 EXP. Another quest is given by Scout De Rossi. This quest asks you to destroy the Patrol Eye and awards 6,000 EXP. If you run out of other quests, the repeatable ones help fill the gap before your next task becomes available. You’ll get EXP for killing monsters and reward EXP from the NPC, so it helps you level up more quickly than farming monsters at random. It’s best to join a team for the repeatable quests to run as many as you can as quickly as possible.

With these options, you’re sure to find a quest that’s right for your character’s level and skills. Before long, you’ll be moving on to new locations and challenges with plenty of fun and friendship to enjoy along the way.

Visit the official 2029 Online site at http://2029.igg.com for the latest game info and more. Visit http://www.igg.com to learn about IGG’s growing family of games.

Launching Pad Games, the team behind celebrated iPhone games Zoo Lasso and Scarlett and the Spark of Life, have a new game coming to the App Store this week! Mighty Fin is an addictive side-scrolling arcade game with tons of character. Priced at $0.99, it will hit the App Store worldwide on June 2.

Fin — the game’s buoyant protagonist — is in desperate need of a holiday, so he’s signed up for Shady Sal’s suspiciously cheap Round the World Tour. (Hey, money’s tight when you’re a working fish!) Now it’s up to you to guide him through eight scenic levels — grabbing bonus bubbles and souvenir costumes, competing for medals and high scores, and avoiding hungry sharks, razor-sharp reefs, and other perilous obstacles that stand between Fin and vacation nirvana.

Designed specifically for iPhone / iPod Touch, Mighty Fin has intuitive single-touch controls, creative levels that change with each replay, retina display artwork, and Game Center integration.

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One of the best ways to improve equipment in GodsWar Online (http://gw.igg.com) is inserting Holy Stones. Until now, players have had a hard time finding high-level Holy Stones to keep their gear up to snuff. Using a new feature allowing players to trade a few Holy Stones for the next level Holy Stone now makes it much easier to keep up as you advance.

Holy Stones can be inserted into equipment using available sockets. Once the process is complete, the item ends up with the Holy Stone’s attribute. Since this attribute is mainly determined by the Holy Stone’s level, it’s important to have the best Holy Stones available. Before players would have to ask an NPC to upgrade their Holy Stones, and there were many pitfalls involved, such as lower chances of success for higher levels of Stones or greater chances of the Stone being downgraded.

The upcoming patch will allow players to take 4 Level 5-9 Holy Stones of the same level and type and turn them into a single Holy Stone at the next level. For example, 4x [Heated Holy Stone 5] upgrade to 1x [Heated Holy Stone 6].

Not all Holy Stones can be inserted into items; only Stones that have been filled with Holy Spirit can be inserted. There are two types of Holy Spirit. One improves attack and the other improves defense. Remember, equipment items can only take on certain attributes, so make sure you know which Holy Spirit you need before you add it to a Holy Stone.

Visit the official GodsWar Online site at http://gw.igg.com for additional details about Holy Stones. Visit http://www.igg.com to learn more about IGG’s growing family of games.