Paramount Digital Entertainment, Bad Robot Interactive, CBS Consumer Products and Naked Sky Entertainment today announced that new content for the Star Trek: D-A-C video game is now available for download via Xbox LIVE Arcade. For players that previously purchased the game on Xbox LIVE Arcade, the new content for Star Trek: D-A-C is available as a free download. New players can purchase the updated game on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 800 Microsoft points.
Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter where up to 12 players can compete in intergalactic battles between Starfleet and the Romulan Empire. Since its maiden voyage on Xbox LIVE Arcade earlier this year, Star Trek: D-A-C has been expanded with two additional ship classes, a single player game mode, several new pick-ups, a new map for Assault Mode, enhanced gameplay features and more.
Star Trek: D-A-C supports online multiplayer, online co-op and single player gameplay. There are four different game types – Survival, Team Deathmatch, Conquest and Assault. In the all-new single-player Survival Mode, Starfleet captains have only three lives to blast through waves of enemy ships. When destroyed, enemy ships and drones drop special ability and score pick-ups, and players are challenged to grab as many as they can before their lives run out. Top scores will move players to the top of the leader boards and Starfleet ranks. In Team Deathmatch, teams go head-to-head, clashing in a winner-takes-all fight to the finish. In Conquest, teams must simultaneously protect and conquer control points in space. In Assault, teams take turns trying to dominate or defend a sector of space.
In Star Trek: D-A-C, players choose from five ship types for both the Romulans and the Federation - the all-new Missile Cruiser, all-new Support Frigate, Bomber, Fighter and Flagship - with each ship offering unique capabilities for players to master and manipulate from the Captain’s chair. The Missile Cruiser is a heavy artillery ship that features a longer range than any other ship in the game, but is vulnerable to close range attacks due to a low rate of fire and slower flight speed. The Support Frigate allows players to heal friendly ships and easily target escape pods. The nimble Bomber speeds in and out of battles, dropping bombs in its wake. The Fighter attacks ships head-on, blasting missiles and dodging attacks.
The durable Flagship allows players to target enemies with a reticule and inflict damage with an auto-firing phaser that attacks nearby enemies. The Starfleet Flagship is the U.S.S. Enterprise featured in the “Star Trek” film.
New gameplay updates in Star Trek: D-A-C include variable AI difficulty settings, customizable goals that allow players to set game time limits and number of kills needed to win, improved mechanics for capturing control points in Conquest games, and host migration, which will allow games to continue even if the host player disconnects. Star Trek: D-A-C also incorporates music and signature sounds taken directly from the “Star Trek” film.
Star Trek: D-A-C is now available for download for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Arcade. It is also available for $9.99 on PlayStation Network and for Windows PC through Valve’s Steam distribution service. Star Trek: D-A-C is rated “E” by the ESRB.
Downloadable content featured for LEGO Rock Band kicks off with three songs featured in both the Rock Band Music Store and the family-friendly LEGO Rock Band Music Store with “Girls Who Rock!”. Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist Kelly Clarkson will make her Rock Band debut next week with “Miss Independent,” the Grammy-nominated single from her 2004 album, Thankful. The 80s anthem, “Our Lips Are Sealed,” from The Go-Go’s and P!nk’s “Who Knew” will also be available in the Rock Band Music Store and the LEGO Rock Band Music Store this week.
The tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks on Xbox 360 today and PlayStation 3 system on 26 November for 99p in the UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track.
LEGO Rock Band puts the power of rock into the hands of tweens, teens, families and gamers of all ages as they go on a wild journey to stardom as they “Build a Band and Rock the Universe.” The game is developed by TT Games in partnership with Harmonix for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Wii home videogame console.
LEGO Rock Band for Nintendo DS is co-developed by TT Games and Harmonix in partnership with Backbone Entertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio.
Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that Madden NFL Arcade is now available for download on the PlayStation Store, and on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Perfect for pick-up-and-play action during halftime, Madden NFL Arcade provides an all-new way to experience the Madden NFL franchise, featuring a unique art style and fast-paced gameplay. Madden NFL Arcade is available on the PlayStation Store and Xbox LIVE for $14.99 and 1200 MS points respectively.
Madden NFL Arcade takes everything you love about your favorite NFL stars and stadiums and brings them to life in a fun, high-scoring gridiron battle. Featuring all 32 NFL teams and stadiums, including the top five offensive and defensive stars from each team, with all-new arcade style animations, every play looks like a highlight reel. From linemen to wide receivers, each player is 100% authentic to the NFL and injected with over-the-top personality unique to Madden NFL Arcade.
Catch your opponent off-guard with 13 unique Game Changers to break the game wide open in a single play. Freeze one of your opponent’s players, add extra lineman to sack the QB, turn off your opponent’s passing icons, and more. With action-packed Game Changers, no two plays are ever the same.
Madden NFL Arcade is the perfect video game for game day, allowing up to four cooperative players on a single console. You can also take on the world online in head-to-head matches and track your performance via interactive leaderboards. To commemorate your gridiron success, Madden NFL Arcade also provides a host of achievements and trophies to boost your gamer score.
Madden NFL Arcade is rated E for everyone by the ESRB and is developed in Orlando, Florida by the EA Tiburon studio.
Join the BioWare nation! Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that it has set a new record for site traffic at DragonAge.com and new user registrations at its social networking site, Social.BioWare.com. With the release of Dragon Age: Origins, the BioWare community has grown to a record 5 million registered users, propelled by outstanding word-of-mouth buzz amongst fans of the 90-rated role-playing game. As of October 13, 2009, DragonAge.com became the most highly trafficked web site in the EA network in 2009, including the main hub, EA.com. Dragon Age fans also drove the game’s Facebook fan page to 30,000 fans since the page launched in June 2009, making it the fastest-growing EA property on Facebook – a remarkable feat for a new original intellectual property. The soon-to-be-released Mass Effect 2 saw a 33% increase in site traffic with the announcement of the Collectors’ Edition on November 4th, and a release of a video featuring the enemies of Mass Effect 2 on November 5th. Today, BioWare is re-launching MassEffect.com with a new design and more connectivity to BioWare’s social networking community at Social.BioWare.com which has registered over 500K sign-ups in just five weeks, since its launch on October 13, 2009.
“We want to thank our fans for their enthusiasm and ongoing support. The passion within the community is not only helping drive momentum for Dragon Age referrals but our actively engaged fan base is eager for future content releases, which we are committed to deliver,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. “We could not be more excited about the outstanding community growth. The connection we are fostering with our fans is direct and personal. This tremendous community will help set the stage for an incredible Mass Effect 2 launch on January 26th.”
Dragon Age: Origins is an epic RPG where players take on the role of a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians. Now, as a rising evil threatens to destroy all life, it is up to players to unite the shattered lands and slay the corrupted dragon known as the Archdemon. To restore peace, players must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice their friends and loved ones for the greater good. Follow us on Twitter at @DragonAge or for more information visit the Dragon Age web site.
Mass Effect 2 is an emotionally charged shooter/RPG set in a vast science-fiction universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will once again step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline, space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience. Mass Effect 2 will be available on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PC. The Mass Effect 2 Collectors’ Edition will retail at an MSRP of $69.99 on Xbox 360 and $59.99 on PC. Follow us on Twitter at @MassEffect2 or visit the official Mass Effect 2 web site for more information.
The Game Release Trailer for The Three Musketeers: The Game has been released, click the image to the left to watch.
About The Three Musketeers: The Game Thfeatures an old school top-down perspective with hand drawn 2d graphics. Players duel enemies, gather loot, and fire muskets as they make their way through the main story. The setting of 17th France, which is uncommon in games, creates a unique gaming experience. Minigames and sidequests are specific to the setting - in one sidequest players help the inventor of the flintlock musket.
The story focuses on d'Artagnan's adventures with the famous three Musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Cardinal Richelieu, the most powerful man in France, launches a plot to disgrace the queen and it's up to d'Artagnan and his three friends to save her honor. Later in the game, the beautiful but deadly Milady de Winter becomes the chief concern of the four comrades.
It took 165 years, but this classic tale has finally been faithfully adapted into a video game. There is a free demo available for Windows and Mac. For more information on The Three Musketeers: The Game go to www.dingogames.com/three-musketeers-game
LOVEFiLM.com, the UK’s largest online DVD rental service and entertainment portal has joined forces with international games publisher Capcom to promote the release of Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles, the latest instalment in the hugely successful Japanese gaming series.
The partnership has captured the ambience of the game’s content by implementing a multi-layered and highly visual marketing campaign across both online and offline channels.
Online promotion for the game, which is available for Nintendo Wii from the 27th November, includes a branded takeover of the LOVEFiLM gaming pages on the 26th and 27th November. The takeover will incorporate character design and artwork from the game, bringing elements of game play and narrative to life for LOVEFiLM users.
LOVEFiLM is also to host a microsite containing exclusive game-related content and providing an overview of the title, as well as a beginner’s guide to the Resident Evil gaming legacy, www.lovefilm.com/darksidechronicles which is now live.
In addition to online activity, a run of over 200,000 specially branded Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles envelopes will be dispatched with rentals from 23rd November, and taking the Resident Evil message directly into LOVEFiLM members’ homes.
Dionne Georgiou, Media Sales Team Manager for LOVEFiLM commented: “The Resident Evil series is a hugely popular gaming franchise, so we’re glad to be working with Capcom on a partnership that is certain to do justice to such a highly regarded game. Through a mixture of online and offline directional media, we’re confident the campaign will keep LOVEFiLM members engaged and just a little bit terrified.”
Stuart Turner for Capcom commented: “With a gaming title that is as visually immersive as it is engaging, it’s a great opportunity for us to work with LOVEFiLM on the launch of Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles. LOVEFiLM acts as the perfect platform for us to spread the Resident Evil message to a wide base of game lovers, in a way that perfectly communicates the gripping nature of the game.”
ANALOGretro, LLC., the new iPhone development “dream team”, has just released Star Rangers Lite, the free trial version of their critically-acclaimed Star Rangers for the iPod touch and iPhone. Also, the full version of Star Rangers will be on sale for a limited time to celebrate the release of Star Rangers Lite.
Star Rangers Lite delivers one complete brand-new mission containing the same fast-paced, first-person space combat and incredible detail found in the full version of Star Rangers. As a Star Ranger you must defend your starbase against a fleet of alien ships… but the clock is ticking and enemy squadrons are surrounding and targeting your base for destruction! Only your skills, strategy and speed will save you against the game’s advanced enemy AI. Protect your starbase, destroy the enemy and earn an achievement medal as you complete this Training Mission.
After completing Training in Star Rangers Lite advance to real challenging missions in Star Rangers where you'll battle tougher enemy ships in 3 different missions with 4 difficulty levels each, defend a galaxy full of bases, dock at Starbases and Fuelbases to repair and refuel, play challenges from other players and earn up to 17 new medals!
About the full version of Star Rangers: Star Rangers is a graphically intense first-person 3D space battle game with equal parts action and strategy. As you fly through the galaxy, defending your starbases from waves of enemy ships only your skills, strategy and speed will save you against the game’s advanced enemy AI. Protect your starbases, destroy the enemy and earn up to 18 achievement medals as you rise through the ranks of the Star Rangers!
Star Rangers ships with three unique gameplay modes, or “missions” with more on the way:
Galaxy Defense: Defend multiple bases throughout the galaxy as the enemy attempts to surround and destroy them. Plan your attack, warp to the enemy’s location, and clear each sector in a series of intense 3D accelerometer-based space battles.
Last Starbase: Defend one base from a seemingly insurmountable force of invaders. While you repair and refuel, they close on your position!
Instant Action: Quick battles, when you need some practice and want to get right to it!
OpenFeint* Leaderboards and Achievements! Though Star Rangers is a very past-paced game, strategy is needed to conserve resources to unlock achievements, achieve higher scores and a higher rank. Compare your score to other players and even issue a challenge to a friend to play the exact scenario you just completed!
Featuring:
Colorful 3D environments, highly-textured models and dazzling pyrotechnic effects – an amazing attention to detail in a hand-held game
Fast-paced first-person game-play in three different mission scenarios: Galaxy Defense, The Last Starbase and Instant Action. (With more to come!)
Advanced enemy AI – alien ships can attack you, stalk you or run away, forcing you to hunt them down
The best accelerometer control of any space-based game
Free flight – warp to dozens of different galactic sectors at any time with 360° freedom of control
Fluid play – no waiting for game or file loading during a mission
Dock at Starbases and Fuel depots for repairs and refueling
Touch-control Galactic Map, interactive 3D Long Range Scan, and 14 player-operated cockpit controls – every control has a function
Status indicators display integrity of weapons, shields, engines, and communications; tracking computer displays real-time enemy ship positions
Random Galactic Map generator – play a new game scenario with different enemy ship positions and movements every time
Four Difficulty Levels: Rookie (training), Fighter (hone your skills), Warrior (the going gets tough), and Ace (the enemies show you no mercy!)
Extensive Help and Tutorial menus get you playing quickly
Earn 18 custom achievement medals as you progress through the ranks
Over 100 sound effects!
Original theme music by S. Christian Collins
Play your own music during the game
Achieve the highest rank of Star Ranger Class 1 based on skill, energy use, time and damage sustained
OpenFeint-based worldwide high scores with individual “map codes.” Enter in any map code posted on the Leaderboard and play the same scenario as another player, attempting to beat his score. You can even send friends a Challenge to try and top your score.
Compare your friends’ Medals on OpenFeint with what you’ve earned. Chat with them in real time!
Compatible with and designed for all generations of iPod touch and iPhone
Free updates coming soon include:
Multiplayer co-op
New mission scenarios
Additional medals
Follow Star Rangers on Twitter for developments and game hints at @StarRangers
If you, like so many others, find yourself with a soft spot for Back to the Future, you'll really appreciate a modder's effort in bringing a working DeLorean time machine to Crysis. The video above demonstrates how it actually works, allowing you to zip back and forth through "time" (though in reality it's obviously not time but a transition that level designers can build into their maps).
Nevertheless, it looks pretty cool and is sure to be a delightful bit of nostalgia for any Back to the Future fan -- though I think I'd be even more excited if the train from Back to the Future 3 also got the Crysis treatment or, even better, if the DeLorean could fly.
The mod works with both Crysis and Crysis Wars, so owners of either title can go here and download what they'll need to get the DeLorean into their levels. A thread tracking the progress of the mod can be found here, or you can check out the creator's blog here.
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