Saturday, September 20, 2008

Fifa (09) Launch Date Revealed

Game info - PC

FIFA 09 Game PackshotStep onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA SPORTS™ has delivered on PC as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player.

FIFA 09 on PC has been customized and designed exclusively for the platform. The gameplay engine features year-on-year improvements, delivering the detail demanded by football fans.

FIFA 09 also features new customizable mouse and keyboard controls that deliver deeper, more intuitive command over your squad for more fluid football action. Now utilize the mouse as a point-and-click tool to send teammates on runs, make pin-point accurate passes, and blast powerful shots on target. Plus, you have the tools to draw up trick moves using the mouse or perform one of 32 skill moves in your arsenal, including new scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls just like Ronaldinho. More than 17 customizable actions in all enable you to design the game to suit your style of play.

Product screenshotFIFA 09 on PC now features new, leading-edge visuals that deliver graphics that exploits the power of hi-spec gaming PCs, as requested by PC gamers. Star players are featured in photorealistic quality with remodeled likenesses that show off skin tones and muscles in greater detail for ultra-realistic action.

FIFA 09 also features customizable widgets that can now integrated into the menu system to connect you to the FIFA community and real-world football so you stay connected while playing.

The online feature set of FIFA 09 includes the EA SPORTS Interactive Leagues, where you represent your club online* against rivals around the world and 61 tournaments. An additional major feature will be announced in August at the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany.
Key features - PCDetailed, authentic gameplay — Gamers will be able to enjoy gameplay that has enjoyed years of improvement and innovations. Details such as quick freekicks, hidden throw-ins, updated collision animations and shielding delivers a complete football experience.
Leading Edge Visual Quality — FIFA 09 on PC now delivers the jump in quality demanded by PC gamers around the world. The latest shader and visual techniques leverage hi-spec graphics cards for a visually spectacular recreation of the beautiful game.
PC Specific Controls - Customizable mouse and keyboard control configurations deliver PC-specific control unique to sports games. Determine exactly where you want the ball played with a click of the mouse button. Furthermore, send your players on pin-point accurate runs using similar commands.
PC Connected Experience — A unique, fully customizable widget design integrated into the menu system. You determine what information you receive directly through your game from online rankings and the Interactive Leagues to real-world football news.
Pro Skill Moves — Use your mouse to draw trick plays or perform one of 32 skill moves, including new scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls.
EA SPORTS™ Interactive Leagues: – Represent your club online in the Barclays Premier League, Bundesliga, Italian League, French League or Mexican 1st Division. Play and knock–off rival clubs more often in new-to-PC Rivals Match-up option.
Manager Mode – New options for pre-season friendlies, and the ability to create formations to customize your club for each opponent.
Tournament Mode – Play 61 tournaments, including 42 officially licensed ones, or create one of your own.
Challenge Mode – Take on the challenge of overcoming a variety of difficult scenarios to earn rewards and unlockables.
Complete Authenticity — Featuring over 500 licensed teams and 30 leagues accurately represented with correct kits and badges.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Clear Sky



Publisher: Deep Silver

Developer: GSC Game World

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 09/15/2008

Intl - 09/05/2008

Digital Download - 09/06/2008

Description


S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game for PC based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the official prequel to the renowned S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game by the Ukraine-based GSC Game World studio. The game is set in 2011and brings forth the events to have preceded the third cam-paign of Strelok to the Zone center. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky introduces an alternative look onto the events of the original game and offers the player to try himself out as a mercenary s.t.a.l.k.e.r. in search of his own path in the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Notes


S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky will be available for digital download worldwide exclusively on Steam.

SCREENSHOT -

Igor (PC)




Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive

Developer: South Peak Interactive

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 09/18/2008
Description


He always had a hunch he could change the world. Join Igor, Eva, Scamper, and Brain as they quest through the Kingdom of Malaria. Help them battle the Evil Scientists and other enemies while working towards Igor’s ultimate goal of winning the annual Evil Science Fair! Igor The Game is based on the highly anticipated animated movie releasing later this year.

Features

Beautifully rendered, intense platforming-adventure gameplay
Play as any of the 4 main characters: Igor, Eva, Scamper or Brain - either
simultaneously or cooperatively with up to 4 players on the Wii
Progress through wide variety of levels and bosses based on the film
Use unique attacks to fight enemies and boss characters in order to achieve goals and advance through the storyline

Birth of America II: Wars in America



Publisher: Matrix Games

Publisher 2: Ascaron Software Publishing GmbH

Developer: AGEOD

ESRB: 3+

Category: Strategy

Release Dates

Digital Download - 08/22/2008

Intl - 09/19/2008Description


Birth of America 2: Wars in America is the much expanded reprise of veteran developer AGEOD’s acclaimed first release, which allows players to command either side of the conflicts before, during and after the American War for Independence between 1636 and 1815. Apart from the engaging turn-based strategy play that has been expanded and vastly improved over the original, Birth of America 2: Wars in America includes major new features like an improved and expanded map including the Mississippi River, new European off-map boxes (France, GB, Spain, Holland) and more.

Birth of America 2: Wars in America also comes packed with over 100 new leaders and units, new orders, new abilities, several new scenarios and full campaigns including Fallen Timbers (1791-1794), Great Lakes (1813), New Orleans (1815), and new Political, Economic and Diplomatic options!

Features

A new replay feature that allows the player to review any turn that they’ve played for in-depth After Action Reports or to track progress in detail!
New cohesion system (based on AGEOD’s American Civil War and Napoleon’s Campaigns model) which has a large and more realistic impact on combat.
Brand new concept of Engagement Points, allowing options for armaments purchases, political, economic and diplomatic options.
An improved and expanded map including the Mississippi River, new European off-map boxes (France, GB, Spain, Holland) and more.
New orders (e.g. spiking the guns, surrender with the Honour of War, remove leader, distant unload from ships).
New updated rules (e.g. combat, Indians, minutemen, blockade, privateers, naval transport, German mercenaries, etc...)
A challenging Foreign Entry competition system which will allow players to struggle in the race for the French Intervention.
Over a hundred new leaders and units.
Several new scenarios including Fallen Timbers (1791-1794), Great Lakes (1813), New Orleans (1815), and full campaigns on the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812

Hardware Requirements

Windows XP/Vista
Pentium® IV 1800+ MHz
1024 MB RAM
2 GB Free HDD Space
128 MB Graphics Card, DirectX 9.0c or more

SCREENSHOT ~

Starpex

Publisher: Peak Products

Category: Console

Release Dates

N Amer - 09/18/2008

Description


First-ever full-size, wood, Guitar Hero/Rockband controller with the authentic look and feel of a real guitar.

Features

Instrument-quality, high-gloss lacquered finish
Hardwood body, neck, and headstock handcrafter by a leading guitar manufacturer
Compatible with Guitar Hero/Rockband games on PS2/PS3
Star Power/Overdrive button provides the fastest most accurate access to improving your score
Ten Fret Button Design features improved button feel, reduced fatigue, and option to play solo-style at the base of the neck
Enhanced Strum Bar gives the perfect balance of tactile and audible feedback
Connect wired for maximum scoring potential or wirelessly(2.4Ghz)
Modular design allows users to separate electronic components from the body of the guitar allowing for further future customization including new guitar bodies, pick guards, and more

GTA IV ANNONUCED FOR PC!








GTA IV Announced on PC!
Posted by adamcs at 15:53. Category: General

Rockstar Games have announced that GTA IV will be arriving on the PC on November 18th and 21st in North America and Europe, respectively. Hurrah!

New York, NY – August 6, 2008 – Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto IV will be arriving on the PC on November 18th and 21st in North America and Europe, respectively.

"We are very excited to be releasing the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC. The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can't wait for people to play it."

Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, the latest installment in the enormously successful Grand Theft Auto series features a painstakingly detailed and life-like city for players to explore; a rich, immersive narrative experience; an original soundtrack highlighting the cultural eclecticism of Liberty City; and newly expanded multiplayer just for the PC.