Thursday, September 9, 2010

Over The Top Games Announce NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Is Coming To PC And Mac In September


Over the Top Games have announced that NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits is coming to PC and Mac in September via Steam. NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits was originally released on WiiWare, and now Over The Top Games have made a PC specific version, and not a port of the WiiWare game.


Press Release

Over the Top Games today announced that NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits will be available soon (September) for PC and Mac. After the success in WiiWare, this game comes to the desktop computers. This is your chance to venture deep into Greek mythology and save Icarus once and for all.

Steam Store Page:http://store.steampowered.com/app/57000/
Official Web: www.nyxquest.com

About NyxQuest:

Experience the awesome story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend Icarus. You will need the help of Zeus and other benevolent Gods from Olympus to summon their powers. They will let you cast rays, modify the scenery and control winds at your wish.

Guide Nyx in her quest and enjoy the ultimate experience: the joy of flight!

For additional information on NyxQuest or Over the Top Games please visit: http://www.nyxquest.comor http://www.overthetopgames.com

About Over the Top Games:

Over the Top Games is an independent game development studio founded in 2008. Based in Madrid, it’s committed to create innovative games that push the limits of art and entertainment. Our team mission is to create games that contain that special magic that stands out above all else.

Sony Announce They Are Extending The PSPgo Promotion In The UK Until 31st January



Sony have announced they are extending the PSPgo offer in the UK until 31st January 2011. if your unfamiliar with the current PSPgo offer, if you buy a PSPgo you can get 10 free games. all you need to do when you buy your PSPgo is to access the PSN and download a PSPgo theme. afterwards you'll receive an E:mail with a PSN Code to get the following games:
  • Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
  • Gran Turismo
  • James Cameron’s AVATAR
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • MotorStorm Arctic Edge
  • Need for Speed SHIFT
  • Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice
  • 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
  • WipEout Pure
From EU Playstation Blog


EA Have Released New Screenshots For Yahtzee On The iPad

EA Have released new screenshots for the iPad version of Yahtzee. This iPad version comes with Facebook Connect support, the ability to play music from your iTunes library, and a new mode called Duplicate Rainbow Mode.

Screenshots


Press Release

Product Description
ROLL WITH THE ORIGINAL BEST-SELLING FAMILY FAVORITE – DESIGNED JUST FOR iPADTM!
Colorful HD-quality graphics…a bigger, brighter touch interface…simple tap controls…innovative modes of play…plus new ways to share with and challenge friends. Play one of the world’s favorite dice-driven games like you’ve never seen it before. YAHTZEETMfor iPad scores!

Key Features
TRY YOUR LUCK IN A NUMBER OF MODES
Play “classic” YAHTZEETM or score in color categories in Rainbow Mode. Strategize in Duplicate Mode or think fast against friends in Battle Mode. Even become a “YAHTZEE Adventurer” and take on in-game characters designed to test your skills. Play a quick solo game, or Pass ‘n Play and make it a game night!

GO HEAD-TO-HEAD IN DUPLICATE RAINBOW MODE – AN iPAD EXCLUSIVE
For the most colorful and strategic style of YAHTZEETM play, challenge a friend in the innovative new Duplicate Rainbow Mode – only available on iPad.

SHAKE IT UP WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Connect via Facebook and post high scores and issue friendly challenges. Keep that social touch that’s always been a part of the fun of playing YAHTZEETM!

YAHTZEETM ON iPAD ROCKS!
Tap into your iTunes® library and listen to your favorite music while you play.

EXCLUSIVE iPADTM FEATURES:
Unmatched HD-quality graphics for an immersive look and feel
iPad optimized interface designed for more dynamic gameplay
Instant access to Facebook Connect for posting scores and sending challenges to friends
NEW Duplicate Rainbow Mode combining two modes for more color-filled action

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Have Released A New Scooby-Doo! And The Spooky Swamp Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released a new trailer for Scooby-Doo! And The Spooky Swamp. this is a launch trailer and it shows the 3 main areas in the game, the main characters, and some of the enemies. the trailer also shows some of the customisation features in the game and in-game action.




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.

Screenshots


Character Art


Press Release

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.



Screenshots


Press Release

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.