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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 00:00 |
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From Focus Multimedia Focus Multimedia Announces the Retail Release of King’s Bounty: Armored Princess
Focus Multimedia, one of the UK’s leading PC games and software publishers, is bringing the smash hit adventure RPG King’s Bounty: Armored Princess to UK retail for the very first time. King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is the standalone sequel to the multi-award winning role-playing game (RPG) King’s Bounty: The Legend. Described as “awesome” in a 9 out of 10 review on gamesradar.com and “outstanding” by gamespot.com, King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is already garnering critical acclaim. King’s Bounty: Armored Princess unfolds in a rich new fantasy world. Hordes of demons have ravaged the lands of Darion and defeated the troops of King Mark. Darion’s only hope is the legendary knight Sir Gilbert, but the celebrated hero left long ago to explore the distant world of Teana. The player takes command of Princess Amelie as she travels to the mystical and dangerous kingdom of Teana in a quest to find Sir Gilbert and bring him home. Armies of terrifying creatures and monstrous bosses all stand in Amelie’s path. Fortunately she has many new skills and abilities to help her overcome the enemies attacking the kingdom of Teana, including her own pet dragon! The princess and her army of companions travel across a huge continent, communicating with other characters, collecting resources and recruiting an army. Whilst exploring, Amelie is controlled in real-time mode. When a battle takes place the game switches to classic turn-based mode with a strong emphasis on tactical elements. King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is a game with widespread appeal. With a fascinating storyline, beautiful hand drawn environments and gameplay that is both accessible and immersive, King’s Bounty: Armored Princess will enchant fans of the fantasy game genre as well as casual gamers. King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is the first title of a new partnership between Focus Multimedia and leading Eastern European games publisher 1C Company, marking Focus’ expansion into the full price gaming market. Focus is the UK’s market leader in impulse price PC games and software. King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is available on Friday 19th March from all good games retailers, or may be ordered direct from www.focusmm.co.uk. To view a list of UK stockists, visit http://www.kings-bounty.com/eng/links.php. The suggested retail price is just £19.99 including VAT. |
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Friday, 19 February 2010 00:00 |
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From Ubisoft Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy™’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier™ is in development at Ubisoft’s Paris studio and is scheduled to be released worldwide Holiday 2010. Created by the award-winning team behind Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® 2, the game will feature cutting-edge technology, prototype high-tech weaponry, and state-of-the-art single-player and multiplayer modes. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will go beyond the core Ghost Recon franchise and deliver a fresh gameplay experience, with an unparalleled level of quality that will excite long-time fans and newcomers alike. Ubisoft is offering gamers a chance to be the first to play Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier’s Multiplayer Beta this summer 2010. This exclusive beta invitation will be available for a limited time to customers who purchase Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction™ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, which releases on 16 April 2010. About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 28 countries and sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year Ubisoft forecasts generated sales of 1.058 billion Euros. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. © 2006–2010 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ghost Recon, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell Conviction, Sam Fisher, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. |
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Friday, 19 February 2010 00:00 |
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From Freeform Communications Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced the impending release of PopCap’s blockbuster franchise Peggle™ and the Peggle Nights add-on pack for the PlayStation®Network in Europe. A cult favourite among hardcore gamers and casual players alike, Peggle and the Peggle Nights add-on pack are scheduled for release on February 18th and can be purchased from the PlayStation®Store for £6.29 and £3.19 respectively. Since its introduction in February 2007, the Peggle series -- inspired by the classic gameplay of pinball, pool and pachinko -- has been downloaded more than 60 million times for PC/Web and has garnered more than a dozen awards from leading industry critics. After launching on PlayStation®Network (US) earlier this year, Peggle again received top accolades, becoming an instant bestseller with the addition of its wildly popular, multiplayer Peg Party mode. “Peggle has become a cult gaming phenomenon, blowing away our original expectations for the game,” said Ed Allard, vice president of strategic development at PopCap. “We are delighted to bring Peggle to PlayStation®Network in Europe. With these latest game instalments, we’re delivering even more features that appeal to Peggle enthusiasts, namely competitive multiplayer experiences and community elements that the PlayStation®Network community really enjoy.” The PlayStation®Network adaptation of Peggle brings all the engaging gameplay action of the original PC version, including 55 levels of ball-bouncing madness, 10 unlockable Peggle Masters, Quick Play mode, Duel mode, and 75 Challenge mode levels. For non-stop competitive action, players can choose from two multiplayer options: two-player Duel mode, or Peg Party mode, where up to four players can compete against one another simultaneously. Peggle Nights, the award-winning follow up to Peggle, transports players into the ‘dream worlds’ of each of the Peggle Masters. With five beautifully rendered and themed levels for each character’s secret dreams and aspirations, Peggle Nights also introduces Marina, an eleventh Peggle Master. The Peggle Nights add-on* for PlayStation®Network allows players to enjoy all the levels and challenges in the original PC version of the game and more: 60 levels of Peggle Nights content in the exclusive multiplayer modes; Peggle Nights Adventure mode, including the Nights story; 60 Peggle Nights Challenges; the trophy room; adventure statistics and three new PlayStation®Network trophies. |
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Friday, 19 February 2010 00:00 |
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From Johnny Atom Greed is almost upon us! After months of build-up and anticipation, W!Games are happy to announce that Greed Corp, their fresh and innovative turn-based strategy game, will be released on February 24th on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points, and February 25th on PlayStation®Network at $9.99/€9.99/£7.99. The first in a series of games based in the rich Mistbound universe, Greed Corp is set in a world of feudal warfare and environmental destruction through industrial consumption. As one of four warring factions your aim is territorial domination, but at what cost? Can you find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive? Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands? Featuring an innovative land collapsing mechanic which constantly alters the strategic landscape, you must destroy your enemies or the very land they stand on before they do it to you. Build Harvesters to reap your land for credits and spend them on armouries and cannons. Manufacture walkers to conquer enemy territory and order carriers to transport your troops across the map. Ultimately, defeat your enemies by eliminating their troops and destroying or capturing their structures. For more on Greed Corp go to www.greedcorp.com |
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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 00:00 |
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From Kalypso Media GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES! Kalypso Media today revealed details for the new racing management simulation title Pole Position 2010. Scheduled for release in April 2010 for PC Pole Position 2010 boasts extensive management simulation gameplay to satisfy racing fans worldwide.
Pole Position 2010 will test your tactical mind and managerial skills to the limit as you head up your very own racing team. Whether you choose to take over an existing crew or establish a brand new team, you will be tasked with negotiating with drivers, suppliers and sponsors as well as participating in research and development of cutting-edge technology. Build your team from a pool of more than 200 drivers and 1000 crew members before constructing, testing and fine tuning your race car and heading to one of the 17 race tracks to put all your hard work to the test.
As the manager you must decide the team’s race strategy and communicate tactics throughout the race, watching them play out in real time. Races are won by a matter of seconds so one wrong decision could cost you a podium place. Once you have your team established why not challenge a friend via the multiplayer mode to decide not only who has the best team but who has the best tactical mind.
Do you have what it takes to take your team to Pole Position?
Features:
• Extensive management simulation for racing fans
• 17 race tracks all recreated in stunning detail
• Take over an existing crew or establish your very own racing team from more than 200 drivers and 1000 other team members
• Construct, test and race your own team cars using 17 different components
• Powerful race driver and team editing tool
• Give instructions to the team during the race and see your plans unfold in real time
• Multiplayer mode for 2 players via LAN or internet
Pole Position 2010 is scheduled for an April 2010 release on PC DVD (RRP £19.99). For all the latest information please visit www.kalypsomedia.com |
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