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Austin, Texas-March 16, 2011 – UTV Ignition , alongside Hothead Games, an irreverent developer of memorable downloadable titles, announced today that their hotly anticipated title, Swarm, has gone gold. The game will launch in Europe for PlayStation ® Network on March 30th for £9.99 or €12.99. “Hothead’s passion for creating games that are both approachable and dangerously addictive is unrivaled,” said Nigel Fox, Head of Publishing for UTV Ignition. “We can’t wait to see how much players will enjoy all the content we’ve managed to pack into a downloadable title, and we’re confident this will be the best death-enhanced platformer players…

EA and Crytek have teamed up with legendary composer Hans Zimmer, who created part of the dramatic score for the critically acclaimed first-person shooter Crysis 2, which has already earned Editor’s Choice awards and a 9/10 from both Official Xbox Magazine (UK) and PC Action (Germany). Recognized worldwide for his work on blockbuster films like “Inception” and “The Dark Knight”, Zimmer and his team featuring Lorne Balfe worked with the existing composers Borislav Slavov and Tilman Sillescu to create the intense and dramatic score for Crysis 2 which sets the tone for the game’s backdrop of a devastated New York…

KONAMI today announced additional DLC for Hard Corps: Uprising. Aside from the first two characters that were available at launch, players can now play as Leviathan, one of Bahamut’s chief rivals in the Empire’s Army. Previously bitter rivals, players can now play with all characters as they fight side by side against the rebellion together. While Leviathan only has one weapon slot, his Moonsault (backflip) Grenade Throws and Sliding Attack make him a great character to play with.

Is Bulletstorm for PS3 Just Another Foul-Mouthed Shooter Game? While Bulletstorm for PS3 may be deemed obscene and even vulgar in nature, it’s also a welcome breath of fresh air.  If you are looking for a unique shooting game that can add humor while allowing you to cause a little mayhem, this is it!  Bulletstorm is intelligent, creative, exploding with personality and it offers fathoms of depth.  What could be better than a game that allows you to kill in like 100 different ways and offers a spectacular narration? Storyline While you may assume this game is nothing more than…

TORRANCE, Calif. – March 8, 2011 – Aksys Games, acclaimed localization studio and leading publisher of interactive entertainment products, announces a special limited edition of Record of Agarest War Zero for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system from Sony and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by Idea Factory, a company well-known for their niche RPGs, Record of Agarest War Zero will be available in June 2011 in North America. The prequel to last year’s strategy RPG Record of Agarest War, Record of Agarest War Zero features new animated portraits during conversations and the addition of…

Publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. Developer Bugbear Entertainment Ltd. Platform Xbox 360®, PlayStation® 3, PC Genre Racing Players TBC Rating 3+ Release TBC RIDGE RACER™ IS BACK…UNBOUNDED™ ‘Ridge Racer™ Unbounded™’ Gears Up to Carve its Own Destructive Path on a Spectacular Collision Course with PlayStation®3, Xbox 360® and PC Ridge Racer is on its way back into the eager hands of gamers. Ridge Racer™ Unbounded™ is coming to add an unexpected dimension to the series and deliver an original blast of ferocious racing adrenaline. FEATURES Break free from convention with a new mantra – Drive, Destroy, Dominate New breed…

3D and Fire technology summary 3D: 3D support planned from outset of development. Built from the ground-up and fully integrated into Naughty Dog Engine 3.0. Optimisations and technology developed for 3D support have benefited the 2D version. Precise aiming, especially around corners, aided through 3D support. Judging depth during traversal sequences aided through 3D support. Player experience from the cinematic presentation during set piece moments enhanced (e.g. increased sense of vertigo, etc). FIRE: Particle system has been overhauled to allow the increase in number of effects and overdraw required for fire. Simulation combined with intricate hand crafting used to…

Intel Extreme Masters V World Championship – 413,500 US Dollars in total prize money in the fifth season – The first Intel Friday Night Game of the ESL Pro Series Summer Season 2011 Cologne, March 09, 2011 – The fifth season of the Intel Extreme Masters, the global league of the video game champions organized by the Electronic Sports League (ESL), has come to an end last Saturday at CeBIT in Germany. For over seven months world’s best professional gamers in Counter-Strike 1.6, Quake Live and StarCraft II competed for the World Champion title and a share of 413,500 US…

Killzone 3 for PS3 – The Game to Buy for 2011? If you are looking for an intense, first-person shooter game that actually puts you in the middle of the action, Killzone 3 for PS3 is it! Despite its vacant storyline, Guerrilla brings to the table a refreshing game that is fast-paced, savage and one you won’t want to put down. Sleep? What’s that? Forget about walking away from Killzone 3 until it’s done! Storyline It’s almost unfair to thrash the game for its weak storyline because so many other features make you forget that what you are playing is…

Before Final Fantasy XIII was due to be released there were whispers of dissent among dedicated fans of the franchise who were concerned about just how well Final Fantasy XIII would translate onto the PS3, and whether the game producers would pay more attention to the graphics than the actual gameplay itself. Gameplay Be warned: Final Fantasy XIII is not a game that is going to suit everyone, especially fans of the previous titles in the series and the reason for this is that Final Fantasy XIII has been significantly scaled down and streamlined. As a result then, many of…

Can You Clear All 60 Levels of Test Drive Unlimited 2? While Test Drive Unlimited 2 does have its flaws, it’s certainly not without its positive points as well.  It doesn’t offer what other games like Need for Speed do but it will keep you occupied with a few challenging races and a land of adventure.  Land meaning, only the hottest Mediterranean island, full of electric nightlife and hypnotizing beauty.  Test Drive Unlimited 2 takes your from Oahu, where the game’s predecessor took place, to the beautiful island of Ibiza.  It’s like taking your own vacation without the maxed out…

Is Knights Contract a Pure Fail or Can the Storyline Save It? While Knights Contract was just recently released on February 22nd, 2011, it has already received some viciously mixed reviews.  How is it that the gamer population can be so torn on a game rich in sorcery, witchcraft and otherworldly monsters?  Grant it, Knights Contract has its share of flaws (some very large) but come on, at least it’s original!  Okay, so maybe the fact that all your character wants to do is die and all your partner wants to do is survive, does get a little old after…

Do the Outstanding Graphics in Nail’d for PS3 Make Up for the Inconsistencies? Get your eye drops ready when you play Nail’d for PS3 because there is no time for blinking.  If you want speed, this game delivers!  Some people are complaining that the racing is too fast but is there really such a thing as too much speed?  While the game is not without it’s share of flaws, gamers that can actually keep up will not have speed on their list of  concerns!  Really, what could be better than catching air on some wicked trails without having to worry…

Is Little Big Planet 2 on PS3 The Game of 2011? There is a reason why Little Big Planet 2 on PS3 has quickly taken over as the number one game and bumped Black Ops down to number two, the game is mad creative!  This is more than just gaming, it really is a revolution.  Little Big Planet 2 allows you to create new adventures, levels and entire games for your Sackperson (previously called a Sackboy in the game’s predecessor).  Not only that, you can jump online and literally play millions of different levels that have been created by other…

The war is on, that’s right, not just the one on your screen but, EA vs. Activision or more precisely Medal of Honor vs. Call of Duty Black Ops. EA’s approach was to develop a first-person shooter that would equal the success of Activision’s Call of Duty series, if not exceed it. Does Medal of Honor live up to the huge expectations and possibly grab game of the year? Well, it seems the impossible task of producing a game that plays better than soon to be released Call of Duty Black Ops really was impossible for EA. Medal of Honor…

PS3 Move Sony just did yet again with the Playstation 3 move bundle pack of the 320 GB that replaced the former 250GB. They are yet to be released into the market, but the information is concrete that they are being released soon. Having started out in the market way back in 2006 with a 60GB console, Sony has brought its PS3 console a long way. The latest version also comes with a number of multimedia features and abilities; and improvements are still being made. Today, the latest PS3 can even read flash cards. All these features are brought into…

For some reason those game makers that dare to step into the limelight to create playable versions of Hollywood hits always fall somewhat short of the mark. While it would be great to inform you that Planet 51: The Game breaks the mould to deliver a game that is interesting and challenging, unfortunately that would be something of an untruth. On the surface this title looks like it could have stepped away from the stereotype of failure to provide an enjoyable experience. The graphics are attractive enough, the characters themselves are particularly well modelled and animated and the world to…

In recent years games within the Pro Evolution Soccer series have struggled, with other providers taking the domination of the football genre. EA’s FIFA 10 seems to dominate this title hands down upon first glance, and even first play with incredible graphics and feature set reeling in its audience. However, PES cannot be so easily dismissed as, following considerable amounts of time playing it, you might begin to realise that while it can’t dominate graphically, it might well be the most fun that you can have with a football game on any console today. PES 2010’s changes from its predecessor…

Fans of the Ultimate Fighting Championship will undoubtedly be eager to get their hands on UFC Undisputed 2010, the only mixed martial arts game this year to feature more than 100 known fighters and other personalities such as official UFC commentators. Those that played the game’s predecessor, UFC 2009 Undisputed, will know that it was a successful endeavour, and may wonder what this newest addition to the marketplace can bring. You certainly won’t be disappointed if you do hand over your hard earned money because, despite the success of the 2009 version, this new game is undeniably much better. The…

From Liberty City to the Wild West frontier town of Armadillo, Rockstar have changed direction in developing Red Dead Redemption. Whether this new title will be a Grand Theft Auto slayer remains to be seen, but without doubt there are many hours of intense enjoyment to be had from the vast scale, the breathtaking surroundings and the compelling story that will frequently bring you to the edge of your seat. At the outset of Red Dead Redemption you, the protagonist John Marston, will find yourself propelled into a particularly large pond, in which you are just a tiny fish. It…