Rising Star Games Announce Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon Is Coming Out On 8th October

Rising Star Games have announced that Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon is coming out on the Nintendo DS on 8th October. Rising Star Games have also released new screenshots, character art, and the boxart. in Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon, you have a game with over 20 hours of gameplay thats a mix of Harvest Moon and RPG.

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Thursday 9th September 2010: Leading Japanese video games publisher Rising Star Games has today confirmed that Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon will be released exclusively on Nintendo DS on 8th October 2010.

The Rune Factory series takes all the elements from Harvest Moon and injects a hefty dose of RPG gameplay. Gamers can start a family with a choice of the female villagers they encounter, with over 12 potential wives to pick from. Gamers can play through two generations within the game, firstly as the father and then the son or daughter. There are also four huge dungeons to hone fighting skills and cultivate crops in, plus monsters can be tamed to help out on the farm too.

Reviews have been positive in the US and Japan, with scores averaging 80%, including 8.4 from IGN: "The Rune Factory design is full of depth and options, with so many things to see and do that you could easily find yourself playing it for 20 hours or more."

"Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon picks up where the last game finished," says Martin Defries, managing director, Rising Star Games. "It's full of farming, fighting and families - the winning Rune Factory combination that will have fans clamouring to get their hands on this."

Rune Factory 2 will be released on 8th October on Nintendo DS courtesy of Rising Star Games.

Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A Developer Video For DC Universe Online

Sony Online Entertainment have released a new developer video for DC Universe Online. this video features Chris Cao, the games director, and he talks about his recent experiences when he played a game with Jim Lee.

4mm Games, Terminal Reality, And Def Jam Interactive Reveal More Tracks In Def Jam Rapstar

4mm Games, Terminal Reality, And Def Jam Interactive have revealed more artist and producer tracks in Def Jam Rapstar. Producer tracks are instrumental tracks and Artist tracks are songs with lyrics. The new tracks include:

ARTIST - TRACK

Bashy - Black Boys (UK exclusive)
Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hand’s Where My Eyes Can See
Devlin - Giant (UK exclusive)
DMX - Ruff Ryder’s Anthem
Fat Joe featuring Terror Squad - Lean Back
Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always on Time
Lil’ Jon - Get Low

PRODUCER - TRACK

Bangladesh - Gutter
DJ Premier - Go Back
Just Blaze - 8 Bit

Konami have also released new screenshots for the game and a trailer featuring Fat Joe and gameplay footage.



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London, England – September 9th, 2010 –Today, 4mm Games, Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive are excited to announce additional tracks available in Def Jam Rapstar, the first true interactive Hip Hop music game experience coming November 5th to the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and WiiTM.

The ultimate emcee experience, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop, you and your social networks. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, from Busta Rhymes “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” to “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” by DMX, Lil’ Jon’s crunk classic “Get Low” and Bashy’s “Black Boys”, Def Jam Rapstar allows YOU to be the star by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community at www.defjamrapstar.com.

Def Jam Rapstar is also pleased to announce that Bangladesh will be providing exclusive instrumental beats for Def Jam Rapstar’s Freestyle Mode, as well as confirm additional tracks by DJ Premier and Just Blaze. Def Jam Rapstar’s Freestyle Mode allows aspiring emcees the chance to deliver their own original rhymes over never before heard tracks by some of today’s hottest producers.

New Confirmed Tracks Include:

ARTIST - TRACK

Bashy - Black Boys (UK exclusive)
Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hand’s Where My Eyes Can See
Devlin - Giant (UK exclusive)
DMX - Ruff Ryder’s Anthem
Fat Joe featuring Terror Squad - Lean Back
Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always on Time
Lil’ Jon - Get Low

New Producers Confirmed Include:

PRODUCER - TRACK

Bangladesh - Gutter
DJ Premier - Go Back
Just Blaze - 8 Bit

Co-published by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. and Autumn Games, Def Jam Rapstar will offer a software only version of the game that will retail for £49.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 and £39.99 on Wii, as well as a bundled version that will include software and one wired microphone for £54.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 and for £49.99 on Wii.

SouthPeak Have Released A New Trailer For Battle Vs Chess

SouthPeak have released a new trailer for Battle Vs Chess. an upcoming Chess game coming to the Playstation 3, PC, and Xbox 360. the trailer uses in-game footage to highlight some of the games main points. the trailer also shows several different locations and some different groups.

BradyGames Reveal The 6 Cover Images For Their Halo Reach Signature Series Strategy Guide

BradyGames have revealed the 6 different cover images for the Halo Reach Signature Series strategy guide. the 6 cover images are each of the Spartans from Noble 6. the 352 page Signature Series Strategy Guide costs £12.99 and the 448 page limited edition hardcover costs £19.99.

Each of the guides offers:

• Exclusive maps found only in the official guide show locations of enemy engagements and weapon caches for the campaign.
• A complete campaign walkthrough that is carefully written to guide the user through all difficulty levels.
• The enemies and characters sections show official art, bios, and stat lists.
• Chapters cover the new Credit System and Armor Customisation features, providing information and tactics for obtaining all the available armor pieces for achieving character customisation in the fastest way possible.
• A complete guide on how to unlock all the Achievements to boost your Xbox 360 Gamerscore.

The Signature Series is printed on premium paper and has all the points above. The Limited Edition hardcover features an exclusive 96-page Developer’s Diary with concept art and personal commentary from the design team at Bungie, as well as a high quality dust jacket with an exclusive cover as well as all the points above.

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9th September 2010 – London, UK/… BradyGames today revealed the cover images from the Limited Edition run of its Halo Reach Strategy Guide – the only official guide to one of the biggest entertainment launches of the year. Underneath the evocative dustjacket image of the planet Reach lies a member of Noble 6, the elite supersoldier Spartan squad tasked with defending Reach from the alien Covenant.

Purchasers of the Halo Reach Limited Edition strategy guide, released alongside the game on Tuesday, 14th September 2010, will receive one of six individual Spartan covers*, including the likes of Noble Team leader Carter-A259, the bionic arm-wielding Kat-B320, heavy weapons specialist Jorge-052, or marksman Jun-A266.

Fittingly for a videogame launch of this calibre, the official Halo Reach guide will be released in two formats: the 352-page Signature Series book with an RRP of £12.99, and the 448-page Limited Edition hardcover that includes bonus content for £19.99.

With a pedigree that has seen it develop strategy guides for some of the biggest video games of all time, BradyGames’ official Halo Reach strategy guides continues this tradition and are the only choice for gamers looking to experience everything that the latest instalment in the Halo franchise has to offer.

Follow the action of Noble team and their grim mission to try and prevent the planet Reach from falling into the hands of the Covenant. BradyGames’Halo Reach guides will be an essential collectible item for all Halo fans, and features:
The Signature Series guide is printed on premium paper and features multiple finishes.
The Limited Edition hardcover features an exclusive 96-page Developer’s Diary with concept art and personal commentary from the design team at Bungie, as well as a high quality dust jacket with an exclusive cover
Exclusive maps found only in the official guide show locations of enemy engagements and weapon caches for the campaign.
A complete campaign walkthrough that is carefully written to guide the user through all difficulty levels.
The enemies and characters sections show official art, bios, and stat lists.
Chapters cover the new Credit System and Armor Customisation features, providing information and tactics for obtaining all the available armor pieces for achieving character customisation in the fastest way possible.
A complete guide on how to unlock all the Achievements to boost your Xbox 360 Gamerscore.

*Consumers will not know which Noble Team image they get until the dust jacket is removed.

Capcom Announce E. Honda Is Coming To The iPhone Version of Street Fighter 4 In A Free Update

Capcom have announced that E. Honda is coming to Street Fighter IV on the iPhone. He will be added to the game in an upcoming free update, the same update that will also see C. Viper added for free. Capcom have released this gameplay video showing E. Honda in action from the iPhone version of Street Fighter IV.



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National Geographic And D3Publisher Announce Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life For The PS3, Wii, And Xbox 360

National Geographic and D3Publisher announce Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And Nintendo Wii. Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life is a Wild Lie Quiz that is coming out in November 2010. the game supports local offline multiplayer for up to 4 players and there are 15 types of quizzes to choose from. the game has 2000 high resolution images and 90 minutes of HD Video footage.

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LOS ANGELES – September 8, 2010 – National Geographic Games (NGG) and D3Publisher announced today that Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life, a fun, interactive trivia game by the popular National Geographic franchise, will be released in November 2010. In Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life up to four players can compete from a selection of 15 types of entertaining quizzes, that include a variety of image-based questions, anagrams, and video observational questions. NAT Geo Challenge! Wild Life integrates the fun of a trivia game with incredible images and extensive video from National Geographic’s award-winning library, featuring 2000 high-resolution images and 90 minutes of high-definition video footage.

“Partnering with D3Publisher further enables our mission to inspire people to care about the planet and allows gamers of all ages to explore the world through play,” said Chris Mate, vice president and general manager, NGG. “NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE provides a fun, family-friendly gaming experience based on our award-winning storytelling, renowned imagery, information and authenticity.


Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life will allow players to discover the deadliest creatures, astonishing aquatic life, and all the wonders of this amazing planet all through an interactive trivia game that turns learning into adventure! Dive deep into a 3D world to explore and unlock puzzles and trivia questions, all featuring the top notch graphics that brings players face to face with mysterious animals, natural disasters and more.

“Reaching over four hundred million fans worldwide monthly, National Geographic is one of the most compelling brands to work with,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of production, D3P. “We are thrilled to offer a fast-paced trivia game that everyone can enjoy with Nat Geo Challenge! Wild Life.”

Under development by Gusto Games, NAT Geo Challenge! Wild Life will release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™. The game is currently rated “E” (“Everyone”) by the ESRB.

For more information on NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE, including game features, screenshots, videos, and downloads in the coming months, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.