Warhammer Beta Signups
May 31, 2007
EA Mythic today announced that beta registration for the highly-anticipated MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, has officially begun. Players looking to join the epic battle before Warhammer Online launches in early 2008 can now sign up for a chance to participate in the invite-only Closed Beta Test. Read more
Dirty Dancing Coming to PC
May 31, 2007
Codemasters Online Gaming today unveiled details on its next exciting casual game – Dirty Dancing – The Video Game! In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the movie, fans can now step back into the year 1963 and encounter the world of their favourite film. Through this action puzzler, Dirty Dancing enthusiasts now have the opportunity to experience the life of Baby, learn to dance with the resident dancing couple, Johnny and Penny, and work alongside the team at the renowned Kellerman’s Mountain House Resort. Read more
WarTech Shipping
May 31, 2007
Ubisoft has announced that it has shipped WarTech Senko no Ronde for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft to retail stores. Developed by G.rev Ltd., WarTech Senko no Ronde is rated “T” for Teen and has an MSRP of $59.99. Read more
Fatal Fury Returns
May 31, 2007
SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced FATAL FURY: BATTLE ARCHIVES Volume 1 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The compilation’s release will mark the first time FATAL FURY has appeared on the PlayStation 2 system in North America. Read more
Mario Party Goes Wii
May 30, 2007
Nintendo is bringing the carnival to town, and this time the party is going to get players up and moving. Mario Party 8 is the first Mario Party game for Wii from Nintendo, and the first in the series to incorporate motion controls. In this carnival-themed excursion, players might use the Wii Remote to punch the air to chip away at a statue, point it at the screen to shoot at targets or balance it like a tightrope walker’s pole. This new Mario Party installment includes new boards, characters, moves and minigames. Read more
XBLA Gets Mad Tracks
May 30, 2007
Ready. . .set. . .race! The 3D racing party game, “Mad Tracks,” will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning today, May 30, at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific Time).
Players can race through 15 challenges consisting of nine mini-games and six different races behind the wheel of one of 12 sleek compact cars. “Mad Tracks,” from Load Inc., features 12 power-ups to keep engines revved up and players in the fast lane ahead of the competition. Read more
Atelier Iris 3 Ships
May 30, 2007
NIS America has announced that Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm has shipped to retailers around the nation. The Alchemic Role Playing Game is available for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Read more
Shadowrun Appears on Store Shelves
May 30, 2007
Starting today, humans, elves, dwarves and trolls can join the cross-platform revolution with Shadowrun at the estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.) for Xbox 360 and $49.99 (U.S.) for Windows Vista. Shadowrun is also part of the Games for Windows initiative, offering reliability, compatibility and enhanced experiences on Windows Vista. Additionally, Xbox 360 gamers can get in on the action with the official Shadowrun demo on June 6. Read more
Armageddon Comes to Your Wiimote
May 30, 2007
Midway Games has announced that Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for Nintendo’s Wii home video game system has shipped to retail outlets nationwide and is available at a U.S. MSRP of $49.95. “Mortal Kombat: Armageddon brings Midway’s top-selling and award winning franchise to the Wii expanding the experience to a broader audience with its simple and intuitive gameplay,” said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. “The new control scheme makes it easy for the novice player or non-gamer to pull off special moves and fatalities just like a master martial artist.” Read more
Another Party for the Wii
May 30, 2007
Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that they have shipped TAMAGOTCHI: Party On! for the Nintendo Wii. Take part in the wildest campaign election since the primaries as your favorite Tamagotchis come to life, running for Tamagotchi president in this quirky and totally fun 3-D party game. Namco Bandai’s first game to hit the Nintendo Wii, will have you laughing out loud as players are able to get together with up to 4 of their friends to compete in a hilarious and completely unique presidential campaign. Utilizing the Wii Remote to compete in a variety of fun mini-games,TAMAGOTCHI: Party On!, will have players twisting, shaking, driving, and jumping their way to presidential victory. Read more