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Shrek The Third

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

In Shrek the Third, players adventure as Shrek and his friends to save Far Far Away in a hilariously twisted fairy tale from the movie and beyond.

Fans play as their favorite heroes from the film: Shrek, Donkey, Puss-in-Boots, Fiona, Fiona's rebellious cousin Arthur and her fellow fairy tale heroine Sleeping Beauty.

The game takes players on an epic journey through the worlds of Far Far Away after Prince Charming storms the city with an army of villains in order to seize the throne. Players are challenged to rescue pals, face off against Charming's henchmen, gather collectables, test their gaming skills in numerous boss fights and engage in various single-player and multiplayer mini-games.

Shrek The Third features:

Shrek the Third immerses players in the Shrek universe and lets them go beyond the film.
Gamers interact with characters from the film as well as new characters exclusive to the game in order to take advantage of their unique moves, special abilities and combat skills.
Players travel through the epic Shrek universe in 20 peril-filled movie-based and game exclusive levels such as Academy Grounds, Evil Queen's Castle, Pirate Ship and more.
Shrek the Third is the only game to let players experience the signature humor and outrageous adventures of the reluctant hero and his friends.
Epic boss battles draw fans further into the Shrek universe as they defend the kingdom of Far, Far Away against Prince Charming and his bumbling band of down and out fairytale friends.
As gameplay progresses, players learn to use each character's unique moves for the challenge at hand.
Players learn to utilize each character's special abilities and combat skills including Shrek's "Ogre Power", Fiona's "Flying Kick", Puss N' Boots "Cute Puss", Sleeping Beauty's sleeping "Swoon" attack, and Artie's "Power of Excalibur" that must be used successfully to get back to Far, Far Away.
Unique levels with numerous puzzles and platform challenges including three Princess levels (players play as Fiona and Sleeping Beauty) challenge gamers to work their way out of difficult situations.
Gamers can engage in six multiplayer mini-games including Castle Attack, Shrekleboard, Frog Herder, Shooting Gallery, Catacombs Leap and Ships Ahoy.

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The Godfather Blackhand Edition

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

After a life of small-time crime you've been accepted into America's most powerful criminal organization - the Corleone Family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own.

Choose your path in the world of The Godfather in this game custom-built for next generation systems with new content, improved gameplay, upgraded graphics, motion-sensing controls, and more.

Take on a variety of action-packed missions, including mob hits, bank heists, and extortion, plus all-new missions and contract hits, while living in New York City. Play your cards right and you could become the next, and most powerful Don.

The Godfather Blackhand Edition Features:

The World of The Godfather, Rebuilt for Next Gen
The authentic The Godfather experience reaches a new level on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system with much more content than the current version of the game, including new hits, compounds, families, hubs, mini-games and more.
The Power of Intimidation - Wield the power of the BlackHand like never before with new motion-sensing controls, including special Wii gesture-based maneuvers for extra damage.
Do It Your Way - The non-linear action-adventure gameplay features orginial and film-based missions, including all-new missions.
Develop Your Characters - The new RPG system lets you choose your path as an Enforcer for better fighting skills or an Operator with a gift for extorting and influencing others.
Respect and Consequences - Use your powers of loyalty and fear to earn respect. How you go about gaining power through negotiation, intimidation, or a strategic mix of both affects how others deal with you.
More Explosive Action - Mafia warfare gets more intense on Wii with new car bombs, hard-hitting Corleone strike teams, and more.

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SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 (Xbox 360)

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Experience the thrill of being a WWE Superstar like never before as WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 delivers the next generation of WWE video games, with new key features, incredible graphics and gameplay that immerses players in hyper-real WWE action in and beyond the ring.

Sequel to Here Comes the Pain. Six-person simultaneous play once again returns so that would-be wrestlers can make the most of a pair of Multi-tap peripherals and every single one of 2003's game modes have returned to action too. Match types include Hell in the Cell, Slobber Knocker, Table Matches, First Blood, and the brand-new Parking Lot Brawl mode.

Visually the game has been given a boost too. Character models and attire in particular have a lot more detail than they did before, with a continued emphasis on facial recreation and animation.

Old-school fans should also be pleased to know that legends have been reinstated for the roster as well, with a stronger focus on big name stars and classic personalities, including John Cena, Randy Orton, Booker T, Ric Flair, Batista, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Rico, and Charlie Haas.

SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 Features:

Experience new levels of hyper-real action - An all-new analogue control system, environmental hotspots, high impact combination moves and an enhanced season mode give players unprecedented levels of choice and control
Battle beyond the ring and closer to the crowd than ever - Feel the intensity of a WWE live event by engaging the crowd in an all-new highly interactive fighting area beyond the ring. Grab signs, weapons and other items from the crowd to take the battle to the next level
Dozens of enhancements to top game features including updated WWE Rosters for both SmackDown and Raw, robust create-a-player, online multiplayer gameplay with voice chat, and more
Delivering the next generation of WWE Games, with incredible high definition graphics, widescreen (16:9) and 5.1 Dolby Digital support

Released:    10-Nov-2006
Publisher:    THQ
Developer:   Yuke's Co

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Naruto: Ninja Council 3 - Nintendo DS

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Using the new interchangeable attack system, players select a main character to complete the mission and then customize their attack scheme by selecting special techniques from other available characters - increasing their chance of success by combining the best techniques for the mission.

Players can activate special attacks using the Nintendo DS stylus on the touch screen or by blowing into the microphone.

Just like a true ninja, in Naruto: Ninja Council 3, players will have to protect, defend or defeat as they train hard to perfect their skills in order to progress through the ranks in over 40 missions ranging in difficulty from moderate to challenging.

Up to four players (wireless) can choose from over 20 different characters with four different playing modes including Timed Mode, Scroll Collection Mode and Head-to-Head Versus Mode.

Developer: N/A
Release Date: Q2 2007
Publisher: D3Publisher
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre:Action
Website: N/A

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Assault Heroes (Xbox Live)

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Sierra Online has released Assault Heroes, the first of several Xbox Live Arcade titles scheduled to be released from the company.

Developed by Wanako Studios specifically for Xbox Live Arcade, Assault Heroes puts players in the role of the only surviving member of an elite special-forces 2unit searching for a secret underground laboratory.

Assault Heroes is billed as "the ultimate arcade shooter" , and supports one or two players working their way around and calling on vehicles like a heavily armed 4x4 and speedboat to dispense with choppers, tanks and so on.

To kick-off the release of the Assault Heroes, Sierra Online has launched a web site complete with mission, vehicle and weapon briefings as well as information on current and future Assault Heroes downloads available at Xbox Live Marketplace.

A sweepstakes with a grand prize of 100,000 Microsoft Points is currently running on the site at assaultheroesgame.com

Assault Heroes Game Features:

Multiplayer co-op mode - Two players may play co-operatively online via Xbox Live or offline (same screen) with enhanced weapons and special attacks to encourage team-based campaigns.
Dynamic gameplay - Operate an armed 4X4, speed boat or simply fight on foot for a quick change of pace.
Arsenal of weapons - Equip characters with miniguns, flak cannons, flamethrowers grenades and nukes to destroy everything in your path.
Realistic special effects -Destructible terrain and advanced physics engine provide a truly engaging Arcade experience.
Highly detailed graphics - Vehicles leave tracks in the sand, send parts flying when they explode, and leave smoke trails when taking damage.
Exhilarating Action-Packed Experience - Challenging and graphically compelling levels (including bonus sublevels) for fast-paced and addictive play.
Xbox Live Leaderboards

Assault Heroes is now available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points. The title is rated Teen for violence and animated blood.

Let us know your thoughts on Assault Heroes and whether you think the game is a hit or a miss in our comments area below.

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Guild Wars Nightfall (PC Game)

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Guild Wars Nightfall is the latest campaign release in the award-winning Guild Wars franchise played by millions worldwide, created by ArenaNet and published by NCsoft, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games.

Set in the land of Elona where an evil ruler is attempting to summon her outcast god, Nightfall will ask the stout of heart to answer the rallying cry of the Sunspears — the protectors of the realm — to fight back the looming darkness descending upon the land.

As you explore opulent cities, brave savage coasts, delve deep into ancient monuments, and discover the secrets of poisonous deserts, you will determine the fate of the entire realm of Elona.

To aid you in your duty, Guild Wars Nightfall introduces exciting new features such as:

Guild Wars Nightfall Heroes – customizable companions that level up with you, use weapons and skills of your choosing, and go forth with you into battle.

Guild Wars Nightfall Hero Battles- the ultimate one-on-one challenge, that allow two players, and their Heroes, to compete against one another in new PVP gameplay.

Guild Wars Nightfall Templates - that let players save, store, and exchange Hero builds, providing countless combinations to create the ultimate team of Heroes.

Along with the new features Nightfall provides twenty new missions, hundreds of new skills, new armor, two fierce new professions, and endless replayability.

"Guild Wars Nightfall is already being heralded as the best of the Guild Wars series by the record-breaking number of fans who participated in preview events," says Robert Garriott, CEO, NCsoft North America. "Nightfall brings innovative new features to the game that revolutionized the online gaming genre and NCsoft is thrilled to launch this flagship game in time for the holidays."

Guild Wars Nightfall is available in both Standard and Collector's Editions. The Collector's Edition includes the Guild Wars Nightfall game as well as a Making of Guild Wars Nightfall behind-the-scenes DVD produced by Gameplay HD, a collector's art book, collectible skill pins, a character mini-standee, a poster-sized map of Elona, and the Guild Wars Nightfall soundtrack CD. Guild Wars Nightfall is also premiering the PlaySmartTM tips card that will be included in both retail editions.

"The Guild Wars Nightfall launch is one of the most anticipated of the holiday season," said Bob McKenzie, Senior VP of Merchandising, GameStop, Inc. "From its beginnings just a year and a half ago, the Guild Wars franchise has grown into an unquestioned success story. The new play experiences and features in Nightfall clearly show the ArenaNet developers have hit yet another home run."

Guild Wars, an instant bestseller in North America and Europe upon its release in April 2005, and Guild Wars Factions, the number one game in both North America and Europe earlier this year, are global online roleplaying games. With an expected retail price of $49.99 and still no subscription fee, Guild Wars Nightfall is set to become an instant hit when it becomes available worldwide.

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Halo 3 - (Xbox360)

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, the hugely anticipated third chapter in the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo franchise. Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

Halo 3 represents the third chapter in the Halo trilogy an international award-winning action series that grew into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.5 million units worldwide, logging more than 650 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox Live®, and spawning action figures, books, a graphic novel, apparel, an upcoming film adaptation, and more.

Next-gen advantage: Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360™, Halo 3 expands on everything that has made the Halo franchise great, adding a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements.
Evolution of design: Next-generation high-definition visuals, enhanced A.I., an advanced real-time lighting engine, and new weapons, characters, and challenges are just a few examples of Halo 3's evolution of design and technology.
Unparalleled experience: Ultimately, these improvements provide gamers with an unparalleled experience and, in the end, tell an even more compelling and engrossing story.
Online multiplayer: Working in concert with Xbox Live® on Xbox 360, Halo 3 builds upon the unique social multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving online gameplay of Halo® 2.

Developer: Bungie Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: TBD
Console: Xbox 360
Xbox Exclusive

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Too Human (Xbox360)

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Step into the world of Too Human, the epic action-game for Xbox 360™ from famed developer Silicon Knights®. As the Cybernetic God Baldur, you get thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

An ancient machine presence has forced the God’s hand. In the first of a three part trilogy, Baldur is charged with defending mankind from an onslaught of monstrous war machines bent on eradication of human life.

Synergy of melee and firearms combat: It takes more than brawn and raw strength to supplant the machine hordes. Utilize a sophisticated blend of seamless melee and firearms combat to vanquish foes close and far. Feel each punishing blow through advanced visual effects .

Advanced cinematic presentation: Characters and environments come to life with unparalleled visual fidelity. Experience the full excitement of combat through a dynamically driven presentation system that portrays the combat with cinematic quality. A sweeping orchestral score sets the mood for heartbreak, anger and bloodlust as each tune encapsulates you within the immersive gaming environment.

Intuitive combat provides new level of accessibility: Perform Baldur’s elaborate and complex combat maneuvers through the press of a button and chain together rapid-fire combos with ease. Through the use of an intuitive combat system, Too Human provides gameplay that is easy to learn and rewarding to master and introduces combinations of weapons combat on a level that exceeds the bar previously set by some fighting games.

Modern take on a classic story: The story chronicles the ongoing struggle between Cybernetic gods, machine giants and mortal men on a massive scale never before seen. Play the role of a cybernetic god charged with protecting the human race against a relentless onslaught of machines.

Developer: Silicon Knights
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Adventure
Release Date: TBD
Console: Xbox 360

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Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox360)

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Forza Motorsport 2, the sequel to Microsoft Game Studios' award-winning, fully-customizable driving simulator Forza Motorsport, speeds its way onto Xbox 360. Buckle up for authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, and photo-realistic graphics, as well as licensed tuning and customization options.

Loaded with over 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, personalize, and race, Forza Motorsport 2 gives you the complete racing experience.

Lap the Competition: With true next-generation features made possible by the power of Xbox 360, Forza Motorsport 2 burns rubber at 60 fps with 4x full-screen anti-aliasing, motion blur, and high-dynamic-range lighting in crisp 720p high-definition glory. Feel every nuance of your car and the road thanks to support for the official Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel.

With true next-generation features made possible by the power of Xbox 360, Forza Motorsport 2 burns rubber at 60 fps with 4x full-screen anti-aliasing, motion blur, and high-dynamic-range lighting in crisp 720p high-definition glory. Feel every nuance of your car and the road thanks to support for the official Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel.

Experience uncompromising physics: Top automotive engineers, professional race car drivers, and experienced programmers teamed up to create the most complete racing simulator experience available. Cars incur dramatic damage and wear, which affects car performance. Advanced tire and suspension models respond to heat and pressure changes as well as weight transfer and aerodynamic load.

Race real-world tracks: From the all-new world famous Nurburgring F1 and Sebring tracks to the spectator-lined streets of Rio de Janeiro, race on meticulously designed tracks with an incredible sense of speed and realism. Forza Motorsport 2 features over 60 tracks carved out of 18 environments, including 13 real-world licensed circuits such as Road America, Silverstone, Tsukuba, and Laguna Seca. Four new real-world licensed circuits further expand the world of Forza Motorsport 2.

Collect, upgrade, and tune hundreds of cars: From sport compacts to purpose-built race cars, collect more than 300 cars from over 50 of the world’s leading manufacturers including Ferrari, Porsche, Nissan, VW, GM, and Lamborghini. Take your car to the garage and install alternative engines, suspension kits, bolt-on superchargers, brakes, rims, racing slicks, and more. Dial in advanced suspension settings, tire pressure, and gear ratios. Forza Motorsport 2 allows you to own the cars that will own the competition.

Create and share your masterpiece with the world: Express your inner artist in the paint and upgrade shops with near endless visual personalization. Customize the shape of your car by combining different licensed rims, performance parts, and aftermarket body kits. Create your own unique paint scheme using millions of paint and decal options. Take in-game pictures of your creation in the Forza Motorsport 2 photo mode.

Compete online: Take your personalized car onto Xbox Live® for some intense online wheel-to-wheel racing. Earn in-game credits and even complete single player career objectives while racing over Xbox Live. Watch the best racers from around the world compete on Forza Motorsport 2 TV.

Developer: Microsoft Game Studios/Turn 10 Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Racing
Release Date: TBD
Console: Xbox 360
Xbox Exclusive

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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six makes its next generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned First-Person Shooter franchise to date.

Team Rainbow takes to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as a terrorist siege in “Sin City” threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable, heights. The future of global security hangs in the balance as you battle to defend classic Vegas locations and environments like Fremont Street, the Strip, and interactive casinos.

Experience Las Vegas like never before; through revolutionary next generation technology as team Rainbow works against the clock to keep one of the world’s most recognisable cities from complete and utter devastation.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Key Features:

New leader, new team – Team Rainbow ushers in a new breed of heroes.
Tactical AI - Experience a new level of squad-based realism
Observe, Plan, Assault - Use tactical planning to manoeuvre through environments
Real-Time Immersion - Real-time story telling through picture-in-picture and team-mate briefings
Advanced Gameplay Animations - Motion captured recon techniques such as fast roping, repelling and inverted shooting
Next Generation Artificial Intelligence

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six
Release Date: November 2006
Developer: Ubisoft Studios

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