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BUZZ! Master Quiz

September 30th, 2008 Console Digest

This summer, get ready to take the popular game show host BUZZ on the road with the release of BUZZ!™ Master Quiz for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), the handheld entertainment system that offers gaming, web access, movies, music, photos and more.

Packing over 3,000 questions on topics including music, celebrities, TV, sport, science, nature, movies and more, BUZZ! Master Quiz puts gamer’s knowledge to the test at home or on the move. With six new round types specifically designed for PSP including the speed-is-of-the-essence ”Quickfire Challenge”, the picture-puzzler ”Picture This” and the mind-boggling ”Virus Challenge”’, each round also comes complete with pictures and videos.

The focus of BUZZ! has always been on social gaming and the PSP version is no different, with three exciting multiplayer modes ideal to play with friends and family. “Pass Around” is a mode that enables players to use one PSP and pass the system from player to player. In this mode, gamers can quiz their friends’ general knowledge wit and choose who to pass the PSP, adding a new tactical edge to gameplay.

Game sharing is also supported, where up to four players can connect multiple PSPs and share just one copy of the game in an effort to determine who can succeed in frenzied ”Fastest Finger” play. Additionally, Quiz Host mode enables up to six players to play against each other, with one taking control of the game to select and ask the questions. The Quiz Host runs the whole game, with the power to award (or even deduct) points however they see fit.

Not only does BUZZ! Master Quiz offer innovative multiplayer handheld quiz action, it also has more robust single player mode than previous BUZZ! games. This mode presents players with a series of 15 different quiz challenges designed to test all aspects of general knowledge. In each round, players can earn bronze, silver and gold medals for performance according to how many points they collect from correct answers. There is also a variety of special in-game trophies to collect according to how many correct questions the players has answered in a row, or how fast the players react.

KEY FEATURES

  • Three new multiplayer modes, all requiring either just one PSP or one copy of the game to enjoy: Pass Around, Game Share and Quiz Host
  • Enhanced single-payer mode with 15 different quiz challenges designed to test the limits of a player’s knowledge.
  • Six all-new single and multiplayer round types specially created for PSP.
  • Over 3,000 unique questions alongside hundreds of licensed picture assets and videos
  • Eight question categories: Music, TV, Science, Celebrities, Nature, Sport, Movies and General Knowledge

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Developer: Relentless Software
Platform: PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system
Genre: Social Gaming/Trivia
Players: Single-player, Multi-player up to six players
Launch Date: September 23, 2008
Rating: ”E 10+”

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Bomberman Blast (Wii)

September 30th, 2008 Console Digest

Players Can Now Bomb It Up Against 8 Players With Online Multiplayer Combat And Mii Support

Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for HUDSON SOFT, today announced the official launch of Bomberman Blast, an all-new Bomberman available for digital download on WiiWare for the Wii. Retaining many of the classic features that fans of the award-winning series have come to love, such as online multiplayer battles and numerous arenas, Bomberman Blast also incorporates exciting new gameplay elements like Mii support and 8-person online play.

“We are thrilled to deliver Bomberman Blast to the WiiWare gamers,”
said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. “Hardcore fans and casual gamers alike will enjoy this new rendition of classic Bomberman created specifically for play on the Wii with three new Wii-specific items and Miis.”

Bomberman Blast features 3 new shake-it-up items specifically created for play on the Wii. Each of these new items can be used by shaking the Wii Remote to add an entirely new aspect of play to multiplayer Bomberman battles. Players can use the Bomb Change to disguise themselves as a bomb, the Rocket to jump up high in the air to avoid bomb blasts and the Shield to block bomb blasts as long as they keep shaking the Wii Remote.

There are 10 unique level designs included in the game. Once all 10 levels have been played, gamers are able to unlock the ability to blow away the competition by using a Mii as their Bomberman. Various arenas are included, ranging from the Classic level to levels with unique and exciting twists including Hyper Feet, Bomb Bowling, and Potholes.

Players will be able to compete either solo or as part of a team against the best Bomberman players worldwide, as Bomberman Blast delivers 8-player multiplayer battles online. Players can bomb it up on one console or can compete against their friends, family, and even players from all over the world with deeply customizable Wi-Fi Battles over the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Players can also submit their scores and track them using the new Rankings feature.

With the release of Bomberman Blast on WiiWare, Hudson Entertainment will offer several online tournaments, including one that coincides with the game’s launch. The first tournament will be a live, online, head-to-head competition between 49 randomly-selected entrants, hosted by Hudson Entertainment. Registration for the tournament and an associated sweepstakes begins immediately and runs until 5:00 p.m. PST on October 3, 2008. The competition itself will take place starting at 2:00 p.m. PST on October 6, 2008. For more information on the upcoming tournaments and to register, players can visit www.Hudsonentertainment.com.

Bomberman Blast is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.

About Bomberman
Originally launched in the US in 1987, the game captured gamers’ hearts with its simple yet challenging gameplay. With over 60 iterations on nearly all major consoles since then, and over 10 million units sold, winning accolades as the best multiplayer game of all time, this classic game has stood the test of time. Along the way, it also pioneered the “party game” genre, encouraging groups of 4 or more friends to duke it out in one room, and was the first series to contribute to Hudson’s reputation as the number one party game company.

For the latest screenshots, artwork and a new trailer, please visit:http://www.clevercomm.com/HudsonWiiWare/

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Autumn Winter Line Up Unveiled for the Nintendo DS and Wii

September 27th, 2008 Console Digest

As the nights draw in and Autumn makes it mark, get ready to warm up with a whole host of exciting new titles for all on the Nintendo DS and Wii. Whether a long time gaming fan or someone looking for a new form of entertainment, there will be something for everyone’s Christmas wish list.

Creating fun for all the family, November will see the arrival of Wii Music. Whether you are a music maestro or taking your first musical steps, this new title for Wii will have the whole family creating unique musical performances together with over 60 different instruments to choose from. The fun continues as country living at its best arrives on Wii in Animal Crossing: Let’s Go to the City. Live your life in your own idyllic town as you customise your surroundings and make friends with the colourful and unique animals around you. Also featuring new accessory, Wii Speak, connect to friends and invite them to your town to experience life together whilst chatting online over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Wario fans should prepare for some classic Wario platform action as he hits Wii in his first dedicated title on the console, Wario Land: The Shake Dimension. Reeking havoc as he goes, experience an epic and lush 2D adventure as you seek out treasure the Wario way! And if you’re looking for an all-out, brand new action adventure, make sure Disaster: Day of Crisis is top of your list! Putting all your survival skills to the test, experience an ultimate day as you’d never expect in this intense and absorbing title.

Something for everyone doesn’t stop at the Wii, as the Nintendo DS also offers a wealth of new titles this autumn. From brand new puzzle adventure Professor Layton and the Curious Village, which will stretch those lateral thinking skills, to an all-new Pokémon Ranger quest with Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, no matter what your age and gaming taste, there is something for you. Music fans will receive a treat as a fully-fledged, professional KORG synthesiser launches for the innovative handheld console when KORG DS-10 launches in October.

Wii Software 2008 – Release Date
Runaway the Dream of the Turtle (Focus Home Interactive) 25th September 2008
Wild Earth: African Safari (Majesco / Codemaster) 25th September 2008
Family Trainer (Namco Bandai) 26th September 2008
Wario Land: The Shake Dimension (Nintendo) 26th September 2008
My Pet Hotel (dtp Young Entertainment) 26th September 2008
November (ES and IT)
Brothers in Arms Double Time (Ubisoft) 26th September 2008
Detective Conan: The Mirapolis Investigation (Nobilis) September 2008
FIFA 09 (EA) 3rd October 2008
SimCity Creator (EA) 2nd October 2008
Order Up (ZOO) 3rd October 2008
CID The Dummy (Oxygen Games) 10th October 2008
Bratz: Girls Really Rock! (THQ) 10th October 2008
Twin Strike: Operation Thunder (ZOO) 10th October 2008
TNA Impact (Midway Games) 10th October 2008
LEGO Batman: The videogame (Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment) 10th October 2008
Cabela’s – Trophy Bucks (Activision) 17th October 2008
Rapala’s Fishing Frenzey (Activision) 17th October 2008
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into The Inferno (THQ) 17th October 2008
Naked Brothers Band (THQ) 17th October 2008
Littlest Pet Shop (EA) 17th October 2008
Disaster: Day of Crisis (Nintendo) 24th October 2008
Moto GP 08 (Capcom) 24th October 2008
SpongeBob Squarepants: Globs of Doom (THQ) 24th October 2008
Tak: Guardians of Gross (THQ) 24th October 2008
Klaus Gronewalds Sports Challenge (Oxygen Games) 26th October 2008
MySims Kingdom (EA) 31st October 2008
Legend of Sayuki (505 Games) 31st October 2008
James Bond 007 Quantum of Solace (Activison) 31st October 2008
More Game Party (Midway Games) 31st October 2008
Puzzler Collection (Ubisoft) 31st October 2008
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (Activision) October 2008
Bratz Kids Party (Game Factory) October 2008
Build A Bear-Workshop© (Game Factory) October 2008
RUBIKS™ Puzzle World (Game Factory) October 2008
SNK Arcade Classic Vol. 1 (Ignition) October 2008
Wii Cheers (Namco Bandai) October 2008
Boogie Superstar (EA) October 2008
Fritz Chess (Gammick Entertainment) October 2008
Deadly Creatures (THQ) October 2008
Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Matter (Vivendi Games) October 2008
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of The Dragon (Vivendi Games) October 2008
Blast Works (Eidos) Oct – Nov 2008
Wonderworld Amusement Park (Eidos / Majesco) Oct – Nov 2008
My Horse and Me 2 (Atari) Autumn 2008
PC Adventure Safecracker (JoWooD) Autumn 2008
Call of Duty: World at War (Activision) Autumn 2008
Petz Sports: Dog Playground (Ubisoft) Autumn 2008
World of Goo (RTL entertainment) Q3 2008
Margot’s Word Brain (ZOO) 1st November 2008
WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2009 (THQ) 7th November 2008
Trauma Center: New Blood (Nintendo) 7th November 2008
Imagine Champion Rider (Ubisoft) 11th November 2008
Big Beach Sports Special Edition (THQ) 13th November 2008
Wii Music (Nintendo) 14th November 2008
Army Men: Soldiers of Misfortune (ZOO) 14th November 2008
All Star Cheer (THQ) 14th November 2008
Kung Fu Panda – Legendary Warrior (Activision) 14th November 2008
Yamaha Supercross (ZOO) 14th November 2008
Need for Speed Undercover (EA) 21st November 2008
Skate It (EA) 21st November 2008
Hasbro Family Games Night (EA) 20th November 2008
Barbie House Adventures: Summer Camp (Activision) 21st November 2008
Shrek’s Carnival of Fun (Activision) 21st November 2008
World Championship off Road Racing (Activision) 21st November 2008
Horse Life 2 (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
Babies Party (Ubisoft) 28th November 2008
My Vet Practice (dtp Young Entertainment) November 2008
(19th September – DE)
Disney Sing It (Disney Interactive Studios) November 2008
Petz: Monkey Madness (Ubisoft) November 2008
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (Ubisoft) November 2008
Hells Kitchen (Ubisoft) November 2008
Pet Vet (DTP / Eidos) November 2008
Tchtonik: World Tour (Koch Media / Deep Silver) November 2008
Shaun White Snowboard (Ubisoft) November 2008
Zoo Hospital (Majesco / Codemaster) November 2008
Sonic Unleashed (SEGA) November 2008
Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars (Gamecock Media) November 2008
Lost In Blue Shipwrecked (Konami) November 2008
Pop Star Guitar (Midway Games) November 2008
Disney Sing It: High School Musical (Disney Interactive Studios) 4th December 2008
Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 European Version (TOMY / Nintendo) December 2008
Animal Crossing: Lets Go to the City (Nintendo) December 2008
Top Trumps Doctor Who (Eidos) December 2008
King Of Fighters Anthology (Ignition) December 2008
King of Fighters Collection (Ignition) December 2008
Samurai Showdown Anthology (Ignition) December 2008
The Magic Roundabout (Koch Media / Deep Silver) December 2008
My Animal Centre (Koch Media / BrainGame) December 2008
Bolt (Disney Interactive Studios) Christmas 2008
Disney Think Fast (Disney Interactive Studios) Christmas 2008
Guitar Hero: World Tour (Complete Band Game) (Activision) Winter 2008
Guitar Hero: World Tour (Complete Guitar Game) (Activision) Winter 2008
Guitar Hero: World Tour (Software Only) (Activision) Winter 2008
Star Wars The Clone Years: Lightsaber Duels (Activision) Winter 2008
Carnival Games: Mini Golf (2K Games) Q4 2008
Dora saves Snow Princess (2K Games) Q4 2008
High School Musical: Senior Year DANCE! (Disney Interactive Studios) Q4 2008
Don King Presents Prizefighter (2K Sports) Q4 2008
Mr Bean Wacky World of Wii (Matertronic) Q4 2008
Rouge Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Reef Entertainment) Q4 2008
Brave: A Warriors Tale (SouthPeak Games) Q4 2008
Igor (Koch Media / Deep Silver) Q4 2008
Wii Accessories 2008 Release Date
Wii Remote Wrist Straps (Pink, Green, Blue, White) (Nintendo) 17th October 2008
Wii Speak December 2008

Nintendo DS Software 2008 – Release Date
Hell’s Kitchen (Ubisoft) 25th September 2008
Make 10: A Journey of Numbers (Nintendo) 26th September 2008
Shaun the Sheep (D3 Publisher of Europe) 26th September 2008
SimCity Creator (EA) 26th September 2008
8 Ball Allstars (Oxygen Games) 26th September 2008
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (SEGA) 26th September 2008
Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition (THQ) 26th September 2008
Lock´s Quest: Construction Combat (THQ) 26th September 2008
Bratz Ponyz 2 (Game Factory) September 2008
Code Lyoko 2 (Game Factory) September 2008
Docomodake (Ignition) September 2008
Football Director (Pinnacle Entertainment) September 2008
Pony Friends (Mini Breeds Edition) (Eidos) Sep / Oct 2008
Ace Attorney: Trails and Tribulations (Capcom / Nintendo) 3rd October 2008
(2nd October Germany)
Naruto Ninja Council 2 European Version (TOMY) 3rd October 2008
(2nd October Germany)
Maths Made Simple (505 Games) 3rd October 2008
Mystery Detective II (505 Games) 3rd October 2008
Mystery Detective II (505 Games) 3rd October 2008
Scotland Yard (dtp Young Entertainment) 3rd October 2008
FIFA 09 (EA) 3rd October 2008
Zubo (EA) 3rd October 2008
Lost In Blue 3 (Konami) 9th October 2008
KORG-DS-10 (Nintendo) 10th October 2008
Bratz: Girls Really Rock ! (THQ) 10th October 2008
Cosmetic Paradise (505 Games) 17th October 2008
My Dress-Up (Oxygen Games) 17th October 2008
My Make-Up (Oxygen Games) 17th October 2008
My Secret Diary (Oxygen Games) 17th October 2008
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno (THQ) 17th October 2008
Naked Brothers Band (THQ) 17th October 2008
Fritz & Chesster (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 17th October 2008
Imagine Champion Rider (Ubisoft) 17th October 2008
Littlest Pet Shop (EA) 17th October 2008
Last King of Africa (Focus Home Entertainment) 23rd October 2008
Track Mania DS (Focus Home Entertainment) 23rd October 2008
Transformers Animated (Activision) 24th October 2008
Back to the Barnyard (THQ) 24th October 2008
SpongeBob Squarepants: Globs of Doom (THQ) 24th October 2008
Quiz Taxi (SevenOneInterMedia) 30th October 2008
My Pet Dolphin 2 (505 Games) 31st October 2008
My Pet Kitten (505 Games) 31st October 2008
My Pet Pony (505 Games) 31st October 2008
My Pet Puppy Saves The Day (505 Games) 31st October 2008
James Bond 007 Quantum of Solace (Activision) 31st October 2008
Mega Man Starforce 2 Zerker X Ninja (Capcom) 31st October 2008
Dementium: The Ward (Gamecock Media) 31st October 2008
Imagine Figure Skater (Ubisoft) 31st October 2008
Imagine Interior Designer (Ubisoft) 31st October 2008
My Sims Kingdom (EA) 31st October 2008
Think – Logictrainer (dtp young entertainment) October 2008
Monster Lab (Eidos) October 2008
Labyrinth – A Race for Treasures in a Moving Maze (dtp young entertainment) October 2008
What´s Cooking ? With Jamie Oliver (Atari) October 2008
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (Activision) October 2008
Bob the Builder Festival of Fun (Mastertronic) October 2008
Cake Mania 2 (Majesco / CodeMaster) October 2008
Nanostray 2 ( Majesco / Codemaster) October 2008
Toy Shop Tycoon (Majesco / Codemaster) October 2008
Bella Sara (Codemasters) October 2008
Bratz Kidz (Game Factory) October 2008
RUBIKS™ (Game Factory) October 2008
Zenses Ocean (Game Factory) October 2008
Zenses Rainforest (Game Factory) October 2008
Metal Slug 7 (Ignition) October 2008
Tornado (Ignition) October 2008
Moto Racer (Nobilis) October 2008
Casper Scare School Classroom Caspers (Mastertronic) October 2008
Exit (Square Enix) October 2008
Animal Boxing (Gammic Entertainment) October 2008
Elite Forces (Gammic Entertainment) October 2008
Little Red Riding Hood’s Zombie BBQ (Gammic Entertainment) October 2008
Winx Club secret Diary 2009 (Konami) October 2008
Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant (Vivendi Games) October 2008
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon (Vivendi Games) October 2008
LEGO Batman: The Videogame (Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment) October 2008
Gauntlet (Eidos) Oct – Nov 2008
My Horse & Me 2 (Atari) Autumn 2008
Call of Duty: World at War (Activision) Autumn 2008
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix (D3 Publisher of Europe) Autumn 2008
Drivers Ed Portabel (JoWood) Autumn 2008
I Love Beauty and Sushi Academy (City Interactice S.A) Q3 2008
Margot´s Word Brain (ZOO) 1st November 2008
Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo) 7th November 2008
Blended (505 Games) 7th November 2008
I did it Mum ! 2 (BOY) (505 Games) 7th November2008
I did it Mum ! 2 (GIRL) (505 Games) 7th November 2008
I did it Mum ! – Picture Book (505 Games) 7th November 2008
My Sweet Baby (505 Games) 7th November 2008
Shin Chan Adventures de cine (505 Games) 7th November 2008
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (THQ) 7th November 2008
Word Master (ZOO) 7th November 2008
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (Ubisoft) November 2008
Shaun White Snow (Ubisoft) 14th November 2008
Kung Fu Panda – Legendary Warrior (Activision) 14th November 2008
All Star Cheer (THQ) 14th November 2008
Army Men: Soldiers of Misfortune (ZOO) 14th November2008
Yamaha Supercross (Ubisoft) 14th November 2008
Mechanic Master (Midway Games) 14th November 2008
More Touchmaster (Midway Games) 14th November 2008
Deep Sea Aquarium by DS (Ertain) 15th November 2008
Paint by DS: Classic Masterpieces (Ertain) 15th November 2008
Family Park Tycoon (working title) (Astragon) 17th November 2008
Skate It (EA) 21st November 2008
Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style (Activision) 21st November 2008
Barbie Horse Adventures: Summer Camp (Activision) 21st November 2008
Shrek Carnival of Fun (Activision) 21st November 2008
Tony Hawk’s: Motion (Activision) 21st November 2008
Need For Speed Undercover (EA) 21st November 2008
My Dog Coach: Understand your Dog with Cesar Millan (Ubisoft) 21st November 2008
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (Nintendo) 21st November 2008
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Activision) 28th November 2008
Wendy 2 – Das Pferdehospital (working title) (Astragon) 28th November 2008
Age of Empires (THQ) 28th November 2008
My Animal Centre (Koch Media / BrainGame) 28th November 2008
Baby Life (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
Lets Play Fashion Designer (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
Horse Life 2 (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
Let’s Play Fireman (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
Lets Play Mums (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
Lets Play Schools (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
Lets Play Shops (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
Lets Play Pet Hospitals (Koch Media / Deep Silver) 28th November 2008
My Vet Practice: In The Country (dtp Young Entertainment) November 2008
Love, Fashion & Friends (dtp Young Entertainment) November 2008
My little Baby (dtp Young Entertainment) November 2008
My Boyfriend (dtp Young Entertainment) November 2008
Tomb Raider: Underworld (Eidos) November 2008
Mushroom Men: Rise of The Fungi (Gamecock Media) November 2008
Nancy Drew (Majesco / Codemaster) November 2008
Time Hollow (working title) (Konami) November 2008
Hotel Giant (Nobilis) November2008
Pass the Pigs (THQ / Valusoft) November 2008
Nancy Drew 2 (Majesco / Codemaster) November 2008
Castlevania Order of Ecclesia (Konami) November 2008
Summon Night Twin Age (Namco Bandai Games) November 2008
Tamagotchi Connexion: Corner Shop 3 (Namco Bandi Games) November 2008
Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell (Disney Interactive Studios) November 2008
Planet Rescue: Animal Emergency (Ubisoft) November 2008
Planet Rescue: Endangered Island (Ubisoft) November 2008
Planet Rescue: Ocean Patrol (Ubisoft) November 2008
Sam Power: Fire Fighter (Ubisoft) November 2008
Sam Power: Handy Man (Ubisoft) November 2008
Imagine Gymnast (Ubisoft) November 2008
Imagine Dream Wedding (Ubisoft) November 2008
Dragon Ball: Origins (Namco Bandi Games Euro) 5th December2008
Air Traffic Controller (Ertain) 15th December 2008
Pile Tile (Ertain) 15th December 2008
French Buddy (Koch Media / BrainGame) December 2008
Tecktonic (Koch Media / Deep Silver) December 2008
The Magic Roundabout (Koch Media / Deep Silver) December 2008
Bolt (Disney Interactive Studios) Christmas 2008
High School Musical 3 – Senior Year DANCE ! (Disney Interactive Studios) Christmas 2008
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance (Activision) Winter 2008
Prince of Persia (Ubisoft) Holiday 2008
Guitar Hero: Decades (Bundle) (Activision) Winter 2008
Guitar Hero: Decades ( Software only) (Activision) Winter 2008
GTA Chinatown Wars (Rockstar Games) Winter 2008
Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero (Konami) Winter 2008
The Tale of Despereaux (Brash Entertainment) Winter 2008 / 2009
Don King Presents Prizefighter (2K Sports) Q4 2008
Dora Saves the Snow Princess (2K Play) Q4 2008
ELEMENTS (Game Factory) Q4 2008
Johnny Bravo (Mastertronic) Q4 2008
Visual Logic Training (RTL Playtainment) Q4 2008
Brave: Shaman’s Challenge (SouthPeak Games) Q4 2008
Igor (Koch Media / Deep Silver) Q4 2008
Ninjatown (SouthPeak Games) Q4 2008
Nintendo DS Bundles 2008 Release Date
Nintendo DS Lite White + Brain Training (UK Only) October 2008
Nintendo DS Lite Pink + Nintendogs (Labrador & Friends) October 2008
Nintendo DS Lite Black + Brain Training (UK Only) October 2008
Nintendo DS Lite Red + Big Brain Academy (UK Only) October 2008
Nintendo DS Lite Turquoise + Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat (UK Only) October 2008

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Resident Evil 5 Fact Sheet

September 26th, 2008 Console Digest

The biohazard threat has not ended: Just when it seemed that the menace of Resident Evil had been destroyed, along comes a new terror to send shivers down player’s spines. Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, has followed the path of the evil literally around the globe. After joining a new organization, Chris heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is literally transforming the people and animals of the city into mindless, maddened creatures. He is joined by a new partner, Sheva Alomar, who lends her strength, intelligence and sharp-shooting skills to the mission. In order to survive, Chris and Sheva must work together to take on the challenges of discovering the truth behind this evil plot. Utilizing a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, players will be able to assume control of either Chris or Sheva and experience Resident Evil in new ways. In Resident Evil 5, Capcom will have players fearing the daylight as much as they have feared shadow in previous games.

Resident Evil 5

Co-producer and series veterans Jun Takeuchi (Lost Planet) and Masachicka Kawata (Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles) unleashes an unprecedented level of fear for the next generation in Resident Evil 5, the sequel to one of the highest-rated videogames in history, according to Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com. Promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control, Resident Evil 5 is certain to bring new fans to the series. New technology developed specifically for the game, as well as incredible changes to both the gameplay and world of Resident Evil will make this a must-have game for gamers across the globe.

The latest in the Resident Evil series, which has sold over 34 million units since the original game was released in 1996, as well as spawned a multi-million dollar trilogy of films from Sony Pictures. Resident Evil 5 will revolutionize the Resident Evil series, just as Resident Evil 4 did.

  • Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, returns
  • Chris is joined by new character Sheva Alomar, an African special agent tasked with investigating the epidemic
  • 2 player co-op online gameplay means that players are not alone in their fight against the horror lurking around every corner
  • Simultaneous global release date for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 13, 2009
  • New enemies bring new challenges: speed and intelligence make adversaries as dangerous singly as they are in groups.
  • An arsenal of weapons at the player’s command to keep the evil at bay, including knives, pistols, machine guns, sniper rifles and more.
  • Lighting effects provide a new level of suspense in both harsh light and deepest shadow
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Top Gamers Challenged in Halo 3 Interstellar Shoot Out

September 25th, 2008 Console Digest

ZyXEL and Team Dignitas launch Xbox tournament to find the best in Europe

Europe’s top gamers are invited to play the renowned Halo 3 in an elite free-for-all challenge. Players will battle it out for the title of Europe’s #1 in this fast-paced tournament. But there is more than just pride at stake: players are competing for a range of great prizes from networking hardware manufacturer ZyXEL, who are sponsoring the tournament organised by the UK’s top professional gaming outfit, Team Dignitas. The competition is due to start on 4th October 2008 and will be the first Xbox tournament Team Dignitas has ever held.

The tournament will involve 128 players with each round being picked at random. The rules are simple but not for the faint-hearted. To create the best competitive settings there will be 8 competitors per-room, with 15-minute time limits, and unlimited kill points. Speed will be set at 110%, shield charge at 90% and battle rifle damage starting at 110%, with the hype v3.0 map being used all the way through the tournament. Due to the capability of Halo 3, players can record all matches and have their scores uploaded onto the Halo website for every round. It will also be great practice for ‘XL6’s’ free-for-all tournament scheduled for later this year.

James Harris, Senior Product Manager at ZyXEL says, “We are excited to be the headline sponsor of Team Dignitas’ first Xbox tournament. When gaming online, the stability and speed of the Internet connection can mean a difference in points or whether a player stays in the game. To help players ’stay connected to the action’, the winner of this tournament will benefit from the same professional, high-speed digital networking systems that Team Dignitas’ professionals use – enabling them to test their skills with gamers across the globe”

Marcus Rumsey, Team Dignitas 360 Squad Leader comments, “Team Dignitas is well known for supporting the gaming community. We are proud to be working with ZyXEL to hold this inaugural Halo 3 FFA tournament on Xbox 360. The UK Xbox 360 scene is huge. It will gladly welcome the tournament and of course the fantastic products on offer for the victor. The tournament winner is going to need to be a special player, and we look forward to seeing who can lead the pack.”

Contestants can enter by signing up on the Team Dignitas website and clicking a link to enter the tournament. A sign up thread will also appear on the ZyXEL website with a section for fixtures and results on the players’ forums. Players will be given full instructions about their timings for play through the Team Dignitas website. If there are any no-shows on that date, the missing player will forfeit their round.

The tournament victor will win an end-to-end digital home networking kit from ZyXEL. The kit will consist of:
• ZyXEL HomePlug Super G+ Wireless ADSL Router – twice the speed of standard wireless, share your internet connection across multiple PC’s, laptops and games consoles. The integrated HomePlug provides fast and reliable web browsing, online gaming and video streaming when used with another compatible HomePlug device.
• ZyXEL HomePlug Twin Pack AV 200Mbps Adapter – allows your home to be completely networked using your existing plug sockets. Perfect for online gaming with no drop-out or lag. Also ideal for high definition video and audio streaming and Internet connectivity.
• ZyXEL 2 Bay Multimedia Network Attached Storage Server – lets you to store, backup and stream content around your home.
• ZyXEL Digital Media Streamer – Stream movies, photographs and music files stored on your PC, Apple MAC or storage device to your television.
The event is open to anyone over the age of 16. So, if you think you have what it takes, register online, choose your weapons and prepare to do battle across Europe!

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