E3 Expo 2009 “First Looks” Products

Atlus U.S.A

Droplitz: Immerse yourself in an addictive puzzler that’s all about strategically

twisting and connecting mismatched dials to save precious droplitz. Just making a

single junction is child’s play; can you master the art of the combo or will you let

your pipes runneth over? Be warned: losing too many droplitz can be hazardous

to your ability to win. With four unique play modes, a variety of board sizes, and

infinite replayability, Droplitz promises to drain all your time away.

 

Persona: SMT: Persona stands as a proud re-launch for the award-winning series,

featuring a completely redone localization and content never before seen in North

America. Combined with gameplay enhancements and additions new to the

remake, fans will have the chance to experience the first Persona game released

in North America in a whole new way. Those looking to see the original epic in a

whole new light, those who missed out the first time around, and even those PSP

system owners who crave a marquee RPG: that which you seek is approaching.

 

Devil Survivor: A new RPG/SRPG hybrid in the award-winning Shin Megami

Tensei franchise makes a seamless transition with trademark gameplay features

built into an intuitive two-screen presentation you can take anywhere! Tokyo is in

lockdown, the government’s response to a surprise demon invasion. Trapped, the

city’s helpless populace is forced to turn on each other to survive. A mysterious

technology, the COMP, falls into the hands of you and your peers, allowing you

to form contracts that force demons to serve you in battle against the otherworldly

creatures…

 

Class of Heroes: Welcome, Adventurers, to Particus Academy! Here at Particus,

we strive to equip young men and women with the tools they’ll need to become

full-fledged adventurers. Create a custom team of students to explore dungeons

and bash monsters in a quest to uncover the secrets of the mysterious labyrinths!

This is as classic as dungeon-crawling gets in an ever-changing 3-D labyrinth

containing more than 75 maps full of puzzles, traps, and treasure plus an alchemy

system that allows you to synthesize new items from your findings in the

labyrinths.

 

Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament: A young Trot driver comes to Orion

City with one dream in mind: to win the prestigious Orion City Trotmobile

gladiator tournament. With the help of a spirited mechanic named Venus, you’ll

have to take on a series of jobs to earn the money and fame required to make a

name for yourself about town as a skilled Trotmobile operator. When a series of

bandit attacks begins to affect the city’s economy and distress the citizens, who

will have the mettle and the metal to put a stop to it? Don’t miss this action game

overflowing with intense mech customization, an open-world mission structure,

and fast-paced arena style combat.

 

Knights in the Nightmare: A groundbreaking new gaming experience, Knights in

the Nightmare is a game that defies genre. Incorporating RPG, real-time strategy,

and shooter elements, you will control the Wisp with your stylus and activate the

souls of deceased knights to aid you in your fight as you maneuver quickly to

dodge curtains of bullets coming at the Wisp! Dripping with style and originality,

Knights in the Nightmare delivers an unforgettable experience.

 

Cambre Products

HangOn GearBoard™: HangOn GearBoard™ is a wall-mounted solution that

organizes all of today’s hottest video gaming accessories. Spring-loaded Hang

On Hooks™ slide into position on the boards grooves and can be arranged to

maximize space. Four different hooks can be used to hold controllers, gaming

guitars, tennis rackets, light sabers, gaming pistols, Wii Fit board, towels, etc.

GearBoard mounts easily either vertically or horizontally to free up floor space.

HangOn GearBoard Lite™: HangOn GearBoard Lite™ is a wall-mounted

solution that organizes Wii Fit accessories to free up floor space. Spring-loaded

Hang On Hooks™ slide into position on the boards grooves and can be arranged

to maximize space. A Wii Fit hook™ safely holds the Wii Fit board on the wall

while additional hooks are available to hold controllers, towels, etc.

 

CH Products

CH Eclipse Yoke: Built with the same high end components found in our

industrial products, the CH Eclipse brings value added feature to compliment all

your favorite sims. Features include:Fully programmable fingertip paddles;

programmable trim / scroll wheels with center push function; two backlit push

buttons and a third traditional push button; two 8-way hat with rocker switch and

trigger on both sides of handle; colored handles for throttle / prop / fuel mixture;

three color LED selector dial giving you a total of 240 programmable functions

with CH Control Manager software and six analog 10 bit axes for aileron,

elevator, throttle, propeller pitch, fuel and rudder. New and improved industrial

grade material / components; indestructible robust plastic, free floating shaft and

clamp extenders for the thinnest of desks finish off this universal flight sim

controller no armchair pilot or racecar driver can afford to do without!

City Interactive

I Love Beauty: Hollywood Makeover – Platform DS: The Stars in Hollywood

know where to go to make them look their best. Meet them all as you’re styling

their hair and applying the perfect lipstick and eye-shadow. Don’t stop there- they

need your help choosing the right accessories for a Hollywood movie premiere.

Does that necklace go with those earrings? Paint their fingernails to match their

outfit for that perfect look for either the big night out on the Sunset strip or

shopping on Rodeo Drive. With thirty-six different cosmetics to choose and

combine, it’s all up to you to decide.

 

Sushi Academy – Platform DS: Enter the Sushi Academy to learn the ancient art

of preparing traditional Japanese sushi. Cut the ingredients, spread the rice on the

nori, and roll the maki. All of the steps are timed by the Sushi Master which adds

to the thrill. Get every step correct and in time and you might get agold medal and

become a Sushi Master.

 

Logic Machines – Platform DS: Set forth on a quest to become a puzzle master!

Use your keen sense of logic and the Laws of Physics to build ancient machines

to solve brain teasing puzzles. Avoid mysterious obstacles and hidden traps to

make your way through each mind-bending level and discover treasure beyond

your imagination.

 

Redneck Chicken Riot – Platform Wii: When mad chickens try to take over the

world, it’s up to you to take them out. The Chickens are hatching an evil plot of

world domination. Sure, they walk around the yard, dig in the dirt, and seem to do

nothing, but their eyes tell a different story. Use a variety of unique weapons and

your best redneck skills to rid the world of these maniacal chickens.

 

CompuExpert

Rise of Flight: Rise of Flight is the new World War I combat flight-simulator

from Russian developer neoqb. Rise of Flight brings the classic, Red Baron style

air battles of WWI to your PC with flyable versions of the famous Spad XIII and

the deadly Fokker D.VII biplanes. Featuring advanced flight and physics models,

amazing visuals, an ultra-detailed damage engine and powerful mission editor,

Rise of Flight creates a hyper-realistic combat flight experience. Rise of Flight

features both Single-Player Campaign and Online Multi-Player modes of play

with built in statistics tracking and detailed career development including

promotions and commendations.

 

Free Play Wireless Gaming Pad: Ultimate Game Chair’s new Free Play™

portable game pad, is wireless and compatible with all game consoles, handhelds,

PCs and home theaters, adds comfort, sound and vibration to any entertainment

experience. At just 4.5 pounds, the Free Play™ is completely portable and fits

easily on most chairs or car seats, providing hours of enhanced entertainment

wherever you go.

 

Crave Entertainment

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection (PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360):

The glory days of pinball are back…on the nex-gen consoles. The award winning

and highly acclaimed Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection is now

coming to you in high-def on your PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. All of your

favorite classic tables are painstakingly recreated that span the golden age of

pinball. New tables include Medieval Madness, Tales of the Arabian Nights and

No Good Gophers.

 

Monster Mayhem: Build and Battle (Nintendo Wii and DS): It’s alive…it’s

ALIVE! Now you can finally create the monster you’ve always wanted to.

Raise, train and care for your own personal monster in an attempt to create the

perfect monster to defend the town of Happy Valley.

 

David Perry

Gaikai.com: Gaikai.com is a small group of technologists with a simple clear

vision, to provide the most frictionless, lowest cost way to play professional video

games. At E3 Expo, they are demonstrating this state of the art internet streaming

technology, by running major game titles remotely from their completely custom

server architecture.

 

Gameinvestors.com: GameInvestors.com answers probably the #1 question Video

Game Developers ask: “Where can I find funding or investment for my ideas,

projects, teams or company?” There’s never been an organized solution until now,

helping publishers & investors track all the talent and opportunities in the world

effortlessly. That’s our mission.

 

D-Box Technologies

Hybrid Gaming Motion System: D-BOX Technologies` GPH-120 is an affordable,

Hybrid Motion system, suited for both Gaming and Home Theatre usage, is

guaranteed to give you a unique, interactive experience….It delivers pitch, roll and

virtual heave, with real-time response to all of the action onscreen. Generating up

to 2Gs of acceleration, every game or movie becomes so enthralling that you will

actually forget where you are! You will feel like you’re actually inside the game,

like you’re living the action. There’s absolutely nothing else like it.

 

DECK13 Interactive GmbH

Strain: This game is about characters. And it’s packed with action. STRAIN

combines the award-winning storytelling found in state of the art TV series spiced

with action that always keeps the adrenaline level high. STRAIN’s action

elements jump from climax to climax, while its RPG aspects allow you to make

friends, break with them, make characters laugh, cry, beg, or scream. Using the

special Intrusion skill, you can even hear people’s thoughts, manipulate them, or

completely take over control of them

 

DreamCatcher/JoWood

Arcania for PC/Xbox: Arcania is a Fantasy Action game set in a rich world where

an entire kingdom’s future is at stake Build your strength and learn the skills

needed to become a hero as you challenge a mighty king and uncover his dark

secrets. Travel through a land of different climate zones, abundant flora and

fauna, subterranean vaults, and unique towns and castles where clouds darken the

skies, weather effects such as wind and heavy rain influence an endlessly

fascinating game world, day and night cycles, and a stunning display of light and

shadow. As you battle the monsters and villains of the land and meet a host of

unique characters, will you be able to right the King’s wrongdoings and, above

all, what choices will lead you there?

 

Yoga for Wii: Fans of yoga and those interested in improving their overall fitness

and well-being will be able to practice Yoga from the comfort of their own home

utilizing the Wii Balance Board™. Following step-by-step instructions from a

variety of in-game Yoga Gurus, players will be guided through a variety of

popular Yoga exercises and will be able to monitor their progress with a dynamic

tracking system and set up a schedule to follow. Yoga for Wii™ is beneficial to

anyone wanting to try Yoga and discover its unique way of providing strength,

flexibility and endurance training while at the same time creating a powerful

connection between mind and body.

 

Agatha Christie: ABC Murders for DS: Work alongside the famous detective

Hercule Poirot to solve a series of baffling murders committed by an elusive

madman. Using the touch screen controls of the DS™, players will inspect crime

scenes, question suspects and must solve a terrible crime before there is another

victim. With multiple play modes to choose from and an investigator’s journal to

keep notes, Agatha Christie: ABC Murders for DS offers an immersive gaming

experience amidst a classic story and detailed graphics.

 

The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft for Wii: Play as two of history’s most famous

detectives, Frank and Joe Hardy and experience the Hardy World on your Wii™.

In this family friendly adventure, the vault of Spencer Mansion is robbed and the

Bayport Police call on the Hardy Boys to help tie up some loose ends, but they

soon find themselves in the middle of a major criminal investigation that takes

them on an adventure all over Bayport, and even into New York City. Featuring

the voices and likeness of Hollywood teen stars Jesse McCartney and Cody

Linley as Frank and Joe Hardy, The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft will have

players putting their sleuthing skills to work!

 

The Legend of Kay for DS: Join Kay, the feline hero from the mythical island of

Yenching in the Chinese Sea, on a quest to protect his home and township from

the king of the mighty gorillas, Emperor Shun. The journey takes him across the

vast island of Yenching where incredible secrets lie, waiting to be uncovered.

Lush and highly detailed worlds await: woodlands, swamps, caves, mountain

tops, and coastlines create a living and breathing world. With 30 different

enemies to conquer, The Legend of Kay offers 75 unique fighting moves and

three different weapons to fight with.

 

Prank Your Neighbor for DS: Conduct evil pranks against your neighbor but

don’t get caught, otherwise it’s game over! With 24 exciting levels, simple

controls and great comic-style graphics, Prank Your Neighbor for DS™ delivers

hilarious entertainment like never before!

 

Spellforce Faith in Destiny for PC: This expansion to the second installment in

the Spellforce series introduces a new chapter in this timeless RPG tale with many

original characters returning, such as the main character Avatar, back to fulfill his

destiny. New Multiplayer modes and maps offer a deeper Spellforce experience,

both online and offline adding MMO-like features while preserving richness of

the Spellforce universe and its gameplay. The vibrant and detailed world of

Spellforce is back and promises a breathtaking story-focused campaign with

several hours of high intensity gameplay, taking the player back to some of their

favorite locations and entirely new dimensions.

 

Painkiller Resurrection for PC: The award winning and critically acclaimed first

person shooter is back! Prepare yourself for some fast paced multi-player and

single player first person shooting action! This new journey into purgatory begins

when ex CIA Agent William ‘Wild Bill’ Sherman is fatally injured on the job and

finds himself trapped in a hostile place, somewhere between heaven and hell.

With loads of awesome new weapons to choose from, and the classic Painkiller

weapon at your side, blast away hordes of hellish monsters and demons in this

new Painkiller chapter.

 

Gamer Grub

Gamer Grub 2.0: Boost Your Game. Gamer Grub is a great tasting snack mix

packed with select vitamins and nutrients supporting cognitive function. Gamer

Grub is scientifically formulated to power your core gaming systems and is eaten

without getting greasy hands or keyboard crumbs. Gamer Grub comes in four

delicious flavors: Pizza, PB&J, Chocolate and Wasabi.

 

 

Gelaskins

GelaSkins Custom: Gelaskins Custom, where we put YOU in the designer seat!

GelaSkins has been making top quality, artist-designed, protective skins for iPods,

laptops and a variety of phones for the last few years and we’re happy to announce

our arrival in the gaming scene. Whether you’re an on-the-go gamer or an

awesome axe thrasher/fragger extraordinaire on your couch at home, we’ve got

something for your DS, PSP, Wii, Xbox, Playstation and more… With over 90

artists currently on our roster and more being added every week, there’s

something for everyone.

 

GenAudio

AstoundSound™ Gaming: Now the video and audio in your games can work in

unison like never before. This cutting-edge technology gives game developers the

power to manipulate sound movement in real-time, providing a realistic gaming

environment by placing and moving sounds around the listener. With a real-time

audio engine built into the game, sound effects, voices and environmental sounds

will naturally move with respect to player controls during game play. Gamers will

not only see the action on the screen, but they’ll hear it as well in a 360-degree,

4D soundscape for the most immersive gaming experience ever.

 

AstoundSound™ Expander 2.1: Over a decade in the making, the downloadable

Expander 2.1 provides a wider, richer and enveloping sound for today’s gamers.

This easy-to-use virtual audio device driver runs as a background process,

capturing all audio on the PC or Mac, allowing for the amazing sound quality and

graphics in today’s games, music and DVD movies to be brought to life in an

astounding multi-dimensional soundscape. This technology isn’t for casual

listeners. It’s for those who live for the ultimate sound experience.

 

Innex

BuckShot Gun For Wii™ by Komodo: Lock and load! The Buckshot contains a

Nunchuck™ controller integrated directly into the handle, and hosts a pump-slide

reload feature in order to access the B button, while the trigger accesses the A

button giving you the feel that you’re actually blasting away baddies! The rubber

grips ensure an easy hold and the fastest reload time, making it ideal for such

games as Call of Duty 3™, Call of Duty: World at War™, Links Crossbow

Training™, House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return™, House of the Dead: Overkill™,

Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles™, James Bond: Quantum of Solace™, Medal

of Honor: Heroes 2™, and other first person shooting games for Wii™!

3in1 Virtual Retro Adapter For Wii™ by Komodo: Blow the dust off of your old

retro controllers! The Virtual Retro 3in1 Adapter connects directly to the

Gamecube™ port of your Wii™ system, giving you the ability to play the old

classics from the Wii™ Virtual Console. Featuring inputs for NES™, SNES™,

and N64™ controllers, the 3in1 will allow you to use each controller, official and

3rd party, for their respective system taking you back to the days where retro was

now!

 

Dual LightForce Sabers For Wii™ (Motion Plus Ready) by Komodo: The Dual

LightForce Saber is compatible with Wii™ Motion Plus, and switches between

red, blue, and green at the push of a Tri-LED light switch. Unleash the force and

hold the power button down for 5 seconds to change colors at the flick of the

wrist! The LightForce Saber is compatible with such games as Wii Resort™, Star

Wars: The Clone Wars Lightsaber Duels™, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed™

and other sword dueling games.

 

Inspired

You Rock Guitar: The You Rock Guitar answers the call of the millions of music

gamers looking for the “next big thing”. Bridging the gap between music games

and real music, it is affordable, looks and sounds incredible and in the “You Rock

Mode” anyone can play guitar… yeah, anyone. This is the Next-Gen instrument

for gamers. See us, hear us in Booth #407, South Hall across from the G4

network.

 

K2 Networks/ GamersFirst

Taikodom: Taikodom is a Massive Multiplayer Online Game set in the 23rd

century taken by surprise when a mysterious energy field blocked Earth,

humankind has then expanded to the space, where people joined in different space

communities. Several terrestrial humans have escaped Earth in suspended

animation. Awakened by the Consortium, a sort of centralized government, these

humans are now called resurrects, who have to struggle in order to guarantee a

spot at space society. And you will enter Taikodom as one of them. Set in a

breathtaking journey through the universe, Taikodom is filled with adventure,

riches, danger, and glory; are you up to the challenge?

 

Victory – The Age of Racing: Victory – The Age of Racing is a Fantasy Formula 1

MMO Racing Game. Set in a unique and creative world inspired by the 1960’s

Formula 1 racing era. In the world of Victory the racing movement is organized

by one prominent entity: the Racing Authority. The Racing Authority (RA)

organizes official races around the world by converting old industrial locations or

cities into high performance racing tracks. mixing esthetics from the past with the

new technologies. These strange cars are Frankenstein’s of their time but the

strong reference to the glorious times of the first Formula 1 races. Victory – The

Age of Racing is based on quick competitions where players gain experience

points and collect performance points to increase their car’s characteristics and

reach the top of the leader board. Victory uniquely blends a realistic and detailed

car physics simulation with the pure fun of driving

 

ourWorld: ourWorld is a new breed of online entertainment that blends casual

gaming, and creative self expression together in a rich and vibrant online world.

ourWorld’s currency, Flow, is designed to reward members for working and

playing together; the more social the activity, the more members win, users can

choose from dozens of social activities including games, dancing in clubs and

watching videos all while earning more flow for their characters. A richly detailed

and diverse environment allows the user to build unique personalities from

thousands of clothing items, looks and animations. ourWorld is designed with an

emphasis on promoting creativity, collaboration, and cooperation in a guided

online environment

 

GamersFirst connect Platform: GamersFirst Connect provides game developers

with instant access to a growing community of over 28 million gamers in more

than 160 countries. The platform consists of a series of high performance systems

and services that simplifies the task of creating and operating compelling online

titles. GamersFirst Connect reduces the cost of player acquisition, decreases

development risk and diversifies revenue streams. Using this system, developers

can focus all their energy on the critical task of creating great games, without

having to worry about the details of the underlying operational platform.

 

Logic3

Logic3 SoundStationWii: Logic3 unveil their awesome stereo speaker system and

stand Nintendo Wii console, the SoundStationWii. This unit delivers superb

sound quality through its integral fold down speakers and comes complete with

two rechargeable battery packs and recharging points for your Wii remotes. The

Wii console fits snugly into this stylish unit which also has storage slots for

additional controllers. The truly is the ultimate enhancement for your Nintendo

Wii.

 

Logic3 SoundStationDSi: Logic3 launch their “Mini Theatre” case for the

Nintendo DSi, the SoundStationDSi. It is a wonderful sound enhancement

solution for the music/video capabilities of the Nintendo DSi. This portable

folding design speaker system also offers storage and protection for the DSi.

Available in either White or Black. An essential accessory for your Nintendo DSi.

 

Majesco Entertainment

Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010: The Biggest Loser’s fitness trainer

Jillian Michaels returns to Wii™ with a fast-paced, high-intensity workout in

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010. Set on a rugged Pacific jungle island,

players will enter a Hell Week-style boot camp filled with all-new exercises,

workout modes and more accurate motion tracking. You’ll never train alone with

direct feedback and motivation from Jillian for greater results. The game is also

compatible with the Wii Balance Board™ to provide the most intense at-home

workout available!

 

Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Trainer 2010: The Biggest Loser’s fitness trainer Jillian

Michaels makes her Nintendo DS™ debut in a portable, high-intensity workout.

Players can choose from pre-defined routines or create their own custom workout

as they follow a 3D avatar of Jillian that will help them reach their fitness goals.

Now Jillian’s tough love and expertise can go anywhere, denying any excuse to

ever miss a workout!

 

Pizza Boy: It’s a race against the clock to save your fledgling pizza parlor in Pizza

Boy! Use the Wii™ Remote as the ultimate kitchen utensil and the driver’s wheel.

Make and deliver massive amounts of pizza to a slew of hungry customers in a

fully-3D world encompassing three bustling towns filled with pedestrians and

hazards. Take off on side missions including street races and unlock a variety of

vehicles as you go!

 

a boy and his blob: A reimagining of the original award-winning NES version, a

boy and his blob is a heartwarming story of friendship set against beautiful hand

drawn environments. Playing as the boy, gamers feed the Blob jelly beans to

transform him into useful tools and weapons that help the pair navigate levels and

escape danger. With a robust and emotionally driven story, challenging puzzles,

and visually impressive 2D art style, a boy and his blob is a unique experience

that Wii gamers of all ages will enjoy.

 

Flip’s Twisted World: Flip’s Twisted World is a unique, 3D puzzle-platform game

for Wii™ that follows the adventures of a wizard’s apprentice named Flip who

gets sucked inside a cube world where up and down are just a matter of

perspective. Using the Wii™ Remote, players can flip their world around 90° at

will to switch perspectives while advancing through five topsy-turvy worlds. With

just a flick of the wrist, an obstructing wall turns into a path or a pit turns into a

corridor!

 

My Hero: Astronaut: Majesco’s new My Hero brand lets aspiring heroes

experience what it’s like to be the role models they look up to. My Hero:

Astronaut launches players into an exciting space age adventure as a new recruit

on a quest to conquer space first. Players will blast off through 12 awe-inspiring

missions and six mini-games where they will explore distant planets, pilot space

vehicles, build a space station, destroy meteors on a collision course with Earth,

and much more.

 

MTV Games

The Beatles: Rock Band: The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the

guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles’ extraordinary catalogue of

music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and

evolution of the band’s legendary career. In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band will

offer a limited number of new hardware offerings modeled after instruments used

by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr throughout

their career. Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe,

Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360® video game and

entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer

entertainment system and Wii™ system from Nintendo on Sept. 9, 2009, the

game will be compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as

other third party music video game peripherals and microphones.

 

Nvidia

NVIDIA® GeForce® GPUs: NVIDIA® GeForce® GPUs (graphics processing

units) provide gamers with additional capabilities not found on any other discrete

graphics solutions. This year, NVIDIA will be showcasing innovative

technologies, including new games that incorporate NVIDIA®

PhysX™ technology for deeper immersion and NVIDIA® 3D Vision™

technology for stereoscopic 3D gaming. Only with NVIDIA GPUs can you do

graphics, plus a whole lot more. Look for NVIDIA-powered games in partner

booths throughout the E3 Expo show floor.

 

Nyko

Wand Core Pak: A one of a kind Wii Controller bundle that utilizes Nyko’s

Trans-Port Technology to allow for vibration in both the Wand and Kama. This is

the first and only controller combo for Wii that will allow for full force feedback

in both hands. Both the Wand and Kama are ergonomically designed for

maximum comfort and are compatible with all Wii software.

 

Wand Action Pak: Utilizing Nyko’s exclusive Trans-Port Technology, the Action

Pak’s included Pistol Grip provides the most compatible and accurate action grip

on the market. Easily access the A and B button on the Wand digitally through the

Pistol Grip; no complex mechanical operations are required. The Action Pak

includes a Wand and Pistol Grip.Performance Designed Products, Inc.

Gametrak Freedom controller: With the Gametrak Freedom controller, due out in

Fall 2009, practically any movement can be brought into the game using

Freedom’s patent-pending ultrasonic 3D motion capture capabilities. Squeeballs

will be the first game on the market that will take advantage of the incredible

motion sensing capabilities of the Gametrak Freedom . Squeeballs are 12 toy

creatures that are being manufactured on an island in the Pacific and for quality

control, must be tested….sometimes to the point of destruction.

 

Power Play Corp

Riiflex: Power Play Corp, creator of Riiflex for Wii, is setting out to make

exercise feel more like entertainment, and less like work. Our pilot product,

Riiflex, converts Nintendo Wii controllers into ergonomic dumbbells for Wii and

Wii Fit. Riiflex is as elegant in form as it is durable in function. Visit us at the

2009 E3 Expo at booth 2561 and hold the future of fitness in your hand.

 

RTI

RTI ECO Disc Repair Machines: #1 Selling Fully Automatic Disc Repair

Systems. Full service professional machines for quick polishing thru deep scratch

removal. All machines feature exclusive Flat Polishing Technology – disc surface

remains mirror flat. Discs come out clean, dry and pristine. No hand finishing is

needed. NEW – special mode for repairing Blu-ray PS3 discs! See us in E3 Expo

Booth # 2930.

 

SouthPeak Games

Section 8: On the war-torn planets of tomorrow, mankind’s greatest battle is about

to begin. With its frontier colonies devastated by a growing insurrection, Earth

dispatches the elite 8th Armored Infantry (nicknamed “Section 8™”) to repel the

coming onslaught. The nickname refers to an old United States military

regulation where a soldier would be dismissed from service through being

mentally unfit for duty. The near-suicidal missions that this division volunteers

for brands them as insane by other military units.

 

My Baby 2: Your baby has grown so fast! Can you believe that a year has already

gone by? Take care of your baby from his 1st birthday until they’ll be 3 years old.

Your baby will discover its environment and learn from it, they will walk, babble

and speak, try to catch every object they can, and put everything in their mouth…

Your baby will be the apple of your eye!

 

Sled Shred: The World Snow Games are quickly approaching and once again the

Jamaican Bobsled team is preparing to take the world by storm. But finding a

team that has the right stuff isn’t easy…In Sled Shred featuring the Jamaican

Bobsled Team, prove yourself to the legendary Jamaican bobsledders and learn

the ropes of downhill sledding in order to join their famous group!

 

Fast Food Panic: Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy

dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and

keeping your restaurant squeaky clean in this vibrant and fast-paced restaurant

simulation game for DS and Wii. Keeping a top-quality restaurant takes a lot of

work, and your waitress will need help—keep the place clean, make deliveries,

ring up customers, and more. Also features three difficulty levels, over 10

additional cooking mini-games, and Free Mode to replay completed levels and try

for the top score

 

Splitfish AG

FragFX Version 2 controller for PlayStation3: The FragFX V2 truly delivers on

giving the first-person shooter gamer the precision, speed and control previously

only available to PC gamers. Splitfish has made significant improvements to the

V2 based on feedback they have received from their loyal FragFX V1 users. The

FragFX V2 also serves as a fully optimized mouse for the browsing and

navigation of the PlayStation®HOME world and the PlayStation®Network.

 

Stunned Mind

Stunned Mind provides gamers with an amazing line of officially licensed

products to trick out their “gaming space”. With everything from massive wall

graphics to limited edition canvases and fleece blankets, Stunned Mind’s line up

of products are perfect for any gamers “Area of Play”. All of their products

feature full color graphics and imagery from the industries top games and game

companies.

 

Teyon

Forsaken Patrol: Forsaken Patrol is a post-apocalyptic action shooter for

PC/X360/PS3 with a gloomy atmosphere and engaging story. The story begins

when a mysterious virus spreads among the world and infects millions of human

beings. In one of the US cities arises Asylum, a place where vaccinated remnants

of humanity are gathered. No one really knows what waits for them outside the

city…

 

Hubert the Teddy Bear – Holiday Island: Hubert the Teddy Bear – Holiday Island

is a new game from a unique series for PC and Wii designed for children 3-12. By

using a mat (PC and Wii) or Wiimote/Balance Board (Wii) a player can enjoy lots

of mini games like catching the coconuts, playing a bongo or surfing. A kid can

play alone or with friends and the whole family by using one of the available

Single-player and Party modes. A lot of cute teddy bears are waiting to be chosen

to have fun on the sunny island.

 

My Fitness: My Fitness is a virtual coach program that will help to keep your

body in a good shape without leaving home and going to a gym. By plugging a

mat to your PC in minutes you can start losing weight, working on the stamina or

agility. The program combines the best elements of aerobics, jogging and

gymnastics. It’s fully customizable so you can track all statistics and your

progress!

 

101 Minigolf World: 101 Minigolf World is a DSiWare game that allows you to

play on over 100 holes divided into 6 courses. With eye-catching graphics and

easy controls, the game for sure will provide hours of challenging fun for all ages.

Just grab your golf club and send a ball straight to a hole through pipes, extreme

ramps and mind-blowing obstacles.

 

Robot Rescue: Robot Rescue is a DSiWare puzzle game with plenty of little

robots that need to find their way to escape the tricky labyrinths. A player has to

be very careful because all of them move at the same time and there are many

traps waiting for them. 45 stages shared on 3 levels of difficulty bring a lot of fun.

 

Ball Fighter: Ball Fighter is an exciting DSiWare arcade game for both adults and

kids where a player has to remove colorful spheres before they reach the bottom

of the screen. Constantly increasing tempo of the game and more and more colors

of the spheres make this task more difficult than it seems. There are also many

special combos to perform like Rocket, which can destroy several spheres at the

same time, or Brush that allows you to change a color of some of them. It is

exciting to play, but difficult to master!

 

THQ FIRST LOOKS

MX vs. ATV Reflex: RHYTHM RACING 2.0 – Revolutionary physics engine has

been completely overhauled. Rainbow’s signature Rhythm Racing now delivers

an unparalleled reactionary driving experience. LEAVE YOUR MARK – Fight

for traction, dig up the track and force the competition to carve new race lines

with real-time terrain deformation. BECOME THE RIDER – Independent rider

and vehicle controls let you tear it up with high-flying freestyle action.

 

All Star Cheer Squad 2: In All Star Cheer Squad 2, 14 exotic locations from

around the world will serve as the backdrop for global cheer competitions. No

longer a newbie, players will start out as the captain of the Tiger Squad, leading

the team to victory by utilizing an all-new diverse move set that includes realworld

aerial stunts, tumbling, formation changes and advanced moves on the Wii

Balance Board™ accessory. Moves can be executed by using two Wii

Remotes™, allowing for greater mobility. Players will select their squad members

and then choose from more customization options including new makeup,

hairstyle and uniforms. Because every routine needs a good beat first, All Star

Cheer Squad 2 will feature even more original cheer music. Combined with an

upgraded routine editor featuring a music mixer, a choreography editor and the

ability to challenge friends via WiiConnect24™, All Star Cheer Squad 2 will

allow players to live the ultimate cheer experience.

Other First Look Titles include: SpongeBob Truth or Square, Marvel Super Hero

Squad, Cars Race-O-Rama

 

Tritton Technologies, Inc.

AX 720: The newest addition to the TRITTON line is the AX 720 high

performance gaming headset. Specifically designed for the Xbox and PS3

systems, the AX 720 delivers precision audio and superior voice communication

utilizing Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone technology. Setting a new

benchmark for 2-Channel surround sound headsets, the AX 720 takes games to

new levels by using a Dolby Digital decoder to create an immersive 3D audio

environment. Precision balanced 40mm drivers provide heart thumping bass and

crystal-clear highs while users chat online with their teammates on the Xbox, PS3

or PC using the detachable microphone. The convenient inline audio controller

features independent voice and game volume controls so gamers can clearly hear

their teammates during those crucial gaming moments and a breakaway cable

design allows the use of optional cables to connect to an MP3 player or even an

iPhone®.

AX 51 Pro: When winning matters, the AX 51 Pro by TRITTON delivers a true

competitive advantage. Realizing that most games are now encoded with 5.1

surround sound, the AX 51 Pro takes full advantage of the analog 5.1 outputs on a

sound card so users can hear the individual audio details of a game as they were in

the midst of the action themselves. The AX 51 Pro delivers a 3D audio

experience like no other by using eight (8) precision speakers that have been

strategically placed to provide maximum accuracy, clarity and heart thumping

bass. Optimized for two-way communication, the AX 51 Pro is the perfect

accessory for the online gamer and the backlit digital inline audio controller can

be seen in any lighting condition and allows the user to adjust the individual

sound fields independently.

 

AX PC Pro: When winning matters, true gamers go for the AX PC Pro by

TRITTON. The AX PC Pro takes full advantage of the 5.1 audio provided with

most games today by reproducing the individual audio details of a game as they

were meant to be heard and optimizing performance for computer gaming on PC

and Mac. With the eight (8) precision speakers providing maximum accuracy,

clarity and heart thumping bass, the AX PC Pro delivers a 3D audio experience

with the capability to adjust the individual sound fields independently via the

backlit digital inline audio controller.

 

AX 400: TRITTON Technologies, the leader in console gaming headsets, now

delivers the AX 400 wireless surround sound gaming headset. Utilizing Dolby

Digital, Dolby Headphone technology and RF Wireless technology, the AX

Wireless envelops you with 3D surround sound audio. Gamers can listen to their

favorite games and movies in surround sound and chat online with friends and

teammates on Xbox Live using the detachable microphone. The included

charging cradle keeps the headset fully charged for when they’re ready to game.

Be free from wires with the AX 400.

 

AX Pro: The AX Pro is the flagship of TRITTON’s gaming headset line with

features including Hear Everything Technology™, digital 5.1 surround sound, a

simplified microphone connection for Xbox Live and a USB port for microphone

connection to a PS3 or computer. The inline audio controller also includes

advanced features such as individual sound field controls, master volume mute,

microphone mute control and backlighting for low light conditions. Precision

audio drivers ensure optimum sound quality from low to high frequencies. The

AX Pro is a licensed Dolby® Digital and Prologic II certified product designed

for hardcore gaming.

 

Turtle Beach

Ear Force® P2: Turtle Beach® turns up the heat for PS3™ gaming with the new

Ear Force® P21, an amplified gaming headset that integrates PlayStation®

Network chat with stereo game sound. An in-line USB-powered amplifier

delivers immersive audio, as well as variable bass boost control, stereo expander,

and Chat Boost, a unique feature that raises the level of incoming chat as the

game volume increases. The adjustable microphone boom and twist-style ear cups

can be set in any comfortable position or rotated out of the way when not in use.

With an MSRP of $79.95, the P21 is an excellent value for PS3 gamers who want

the ultimate gaming experience

 

USERJOY Technology Co., Ltd.

Kingdom Heroes 2: Kingdom Heroes 2, 3D Fantasy MMORPG, is famous for its

core element of kingdom war which allow unlimited gamers to fight with huge

city-attack machine such as Catapult and battleship. It also provides gamers with

more contents and gameplays, such as diverse job changes, soldiers force

changes, city administration, and martial spirit. Gamers can experience the real

war and be the real kingdom heroes in the game.

 

Project Heroes: Project Heroes is a 3D Fantasy MMORPG combines western and

oriental concepts. Besides the fine art and graphic presented, it contains the

historical heroes around the world where gamers can enjoy the most incredible

adventure in a most fantastic virtual world.

 

Adventure Generation Online: Adventure Generation Online is 2.5D Q style

Casual MMORPG, which with various distinct job features. One character is able

to adopt at most 7 jobs skills. The fun content and easy operation allow gamers to

free their stress. It is also applicable to small laptop such as EPC. Easy play, no

stress!

 

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

LEGO® Rock Band®: LEGO® Rock Band® merges two of the most popular

videogame franchises to create a unique family-friendly music experience that

will allow families, tweens and teens to experience a wild journey to rock stardom

where they can “Build a Band and Rock the Universe.” LEGO Rock Band

combines the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band® with the fun,

customization and humor of the LEGO videogame franchise and is packed with

chart-topping songs and classic favorites suitable for younger audiences.

 

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest: The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest

is the first Lord of the Rings videogame created specifically for kids and their

families with accessible gameplay set in a friendly, colorful rendition of Middle-

Earth. Players assume the role of Strider and embark on his greatest quests from

The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The game offers authentic, action-oriented sword

fighting, lancing and archery that all ages can play together.

 

WizarBox

So Blonde Wii/DS: So blonde is a point- and- click DS/Wii adventure game, with

all of trappings of such: puzzle-solving, humor, pop culture references, celshading,

multiple endings, and between 20 and 25 hours of gameplay. The main

character of the game is a spoiled 17-year old named Sunny Blonde. During a

luxurious cruise on her parents’ wedding anniversary, the ship gets into distress

near the Bermuda islands. Sunny falls unconscious and lands on a rescue boat.

When she comes back to her senses, she finds herself alone on an island paradise.

At that moment, she doesn’t know yet that she has been catapulted several

centuries into the past, into the age of pirates.

Imagine Family Doctor DS: Imagine Family Doctor on Nintendo DS allows you

to become a young female doctor who has just finished her education and is

setting up a new private practice in town. Family Doctor comprises a series of

mini-games in which you examine and diagnose each patient, taking the

occasional trip to the local café or your apartment for a narrative detour. Instead

of taking you along that path, Family Doctor immediately grants you the

knowledge, power and certification you need to help people. Like a perfect

doctor, you always draw the correct conclusions, and you always have a ready

answer.

 

Scrabble 2009 DS: Scrabble™ 2009 Edition for Nintendo DS brings Scrabble®

fun on the go, with touch screen interface and comprehensive tutorials to help you

to progress, wherever you are. Use your new skills and find uncompromised

challenge through a powerful yet adaptable AI, and complex mini-games such as

finding words combination with Puzzletters. Enjoy the traditional game or choose

between 2 other modes: Duplicate (used in Scrabble® competition) and Tempest

(where you can change the rules as you play).

 

City Life DS: City Life DS is a real-time strategy game that lets the player create a

modern city. It is the first modern city-building game to allow the player to work

in full 3D environment. City Life allows players to zoom in and see every little bit

of detail. The placement method allows buildings to be placed at an angle.

 

Yoostar Entertainment Group, Inc.

Yoostar: Yoostar makes YOO the star of your favorite movies, TV shows and

other video. Yoostar combines a PC/Mac-based green screen system–hi-res

webcam, green screen, stand and patented software–with licensed clips from top

studios and content providers, and a digital platform that lets users shoot, star in

and share their performances. Available at Yoostar.com June 2009 and at retail

August 2009. For a private screening at E3 Expo, email us at E3@yoostar.com, or

learn more at www.yoostar.com.

 

Zoo Games

2BeeGames.com is a brand new gaming site featuring new titles from

independent developers for online play or for download. Indie developers from

around the world have entered their titles into the first 2BeeGames contest with a

chance to win up to $10,000. In addition, the best games as chosen by the 2Bee

Community will be offered publishing contracts and their games will be put onto

video game consoles and handheld gaming systems. Play all the finalists and vote

for your favorites at the 2BeeGames kiosk in the Zoo Games booth: West Hall #

5173.

 

 

 

A Final Note: SCEA Slipping?

Lauri Hong

 

As we finalize our coverage for E3, I have to add just one more thing for everyone to think about.  While taking a glance around the SCEA Booth, I had noticed that there was a PSP with an upcoming game of Warhawk sitting there by its lonesome.  Curiosity had the better of me and decided to finally go up and try it.  Upon attempting to figure out the controls and what not, I had decided to ask for assistance in regards to any information about the game.  The booth attendant, however, was absolutely no help at all.  I had asked the gentleman, general questions to try to start up a conversation regarding the game.  His basic reply was, “Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about the game.”  And walked away. 

 

Like they say, the last impression that you have of someone or something, like a large Corporation (hint, hint, hint) is something that I believe is fairly important.  SCEA’s decision to have an uneducated person manning the booth is very unfortunate.  What I have gained from SCEA was not a pleasant one.  It clearly shows a lack of organization, care, and knowledge. 

 

Will they learn from this mistake or will they slip further down the ranks?  Only time will tell.   

Legendary: The Box – One Can Only Imagine…

Lauri Hong

Have you ever received a box of stuff and always wanted to open it right away?  Like the saying goes, curiosity kills the cat right?  Well, imagine that you’ve been sent to open a box.  But it’s no ordinary box.  You’ve been sent to open Pandora’s Box.  Now, you can just imagine the amount of terror and chaos that you’ve just unleashed.  As a thief, you are tricked into stealing this precious little thing, and of course as stated before, curiosity overcomes you.  With what we thought of as mythical creatures, they roam the world showing their presence and destroying nearly everything.  Can you imagine going against something as large as a Golem?! 

Keep in mind that this new AI that Spark Unlimited has integrated into this game is quite unique.  Instead of having mobs take certain paths that they usually do, don’t be too surprised if they decide to take other routes to get to you.  So you can safely say that you will be hunted down and killed if you aren’t quick on your feet… or controller.  Many times you’ll notice that there may be mobs coming from all sides.  Who says a good challenge isn’t fun?!  With this, you will of course have to make strategic choices like different weapons for different occasions.  Not only has the AI become smarter, but of course you’ll have a controlled destructible environment especially for the mobs.  (Too bad you can’t do any wrestling moves such as grabbing a chair and hitting ‘em over the head with it.)  

All these extremities, including great graphics (using the Unreal 3 engine), how can you not want to get into all this mess?  Not to worry, you won’t have to be totally alone in this crazy world.  There will be a multiplayer mode.  Overall, I foresee this becoming a great game.  Too bad we have to wait till Spring 2008.  But its worth the wait… AND it will be released on Xbox 360, PC as well as PS3!  Keep your eyes peeled for it!

For screenshots and more info check this link

http://www.legendarythebox.com/

Sabotage – World War II All Over Again

Lauri Hong

Sabotage will transport you back in time to France.  A time when the world was in total chaos during World War II.  You are Violett, an agent trying to accomplish various missions.  Interestingly enough, this action packed game is actually based on an actual agent.  Violett will take you through various missions based on her memory.  In doing so, the player will eventually uncover reasons why she is in the hospital.  Listen to her narration as you succeed throughout the game.  It may give you ides when you are in a bind.  There’s also a unique move that the character is able to use on her opponents.  This mode, the morphine mode, (great name, huh) will put you in a dream-like state so that you can change your position in order to have a tactical advantage over your enemies. 

Another fairly unique system within this game is the fact that you have skill points that can be increased.  Now, don’t start thinking that it’s like any typical MMO where you have to grind through mobs to get to these skill points.  In fact, you’ll need to go through the game collecting medals to increase your skills.  Also, keep in mind that you are able to upgrade 100%, that is IF you can find all these medals. 

Keep in mind that you’ll need to pay close attention to detail throughout the game.  Use the environment around you to you advantage, when possible.  Such as… obtaining information through letters found scattered about (sound familiar?). 

I believe this type of game will quickly suck you into hours and hours of play.  There are certain parts of it where it reminds me of all the different games that I have enjoyed over the years of gaming.  I look forward to picking up a copy myself.  However, we’ll have to be patient since this won’t be around till September 2008.  Sorry to those who would want this on a PS3 or even the Wii.  This title will be available only for the Xbox 360 and PC. 

For screenshots and more info follow this link

http://www.replaystudios.de/sabotage
 

Gamecock – Debut at E3!

Lauri Hong

With all the running about here and there and just about everywhere in Santa Monica, we were able to make a brief stop at Gamecock.  Their unique set up was quite out of the ordinary, and very enjoyable.  With various companies to accommodate (about 9), they took over a small hotel and decided to keep it to a small but comfortable environment.  This made it MUCH easier to see all the smaller companies and what they had to offer.  I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed with the different games that were presented there, such as Fury by Auran, Sabotage by Replay, and Legendary: The Box, by Spark.  What surprised me was the amount of attention they tried to give each company by escorting them to whichever room they have not viewed yet.  They were readily prepared to assist everyone possible, along with yummy hamburgers, hot dogs… and of course who could forget the kegs of beer!  Now how can you say no to that?!  I say they have had a successful debut at this year’s E3.  I am only wondering how they will be able to top that next year. 

For screenshots and more info go to

http://www.gamecockmedia.com/

1C – A Glimpse Of What Europe Has To Offer

Lauri Hong

1C, the largest distributor of games in Europe will finally be making its debut in the US. They have successfully worked with companies such as Ubi Soft, Take 2, Vivendi, and many other big wigs. At E3, they have decided to show us what they’re made of.

Necro Vision

Necro Vision, a FPS, takes you back to World War I in a different type of light. It shows sort of an alternative history, if you will. As a soldier, players will be able to face the demonic underground world as well as your typical human enemy. With that in mind, of course you will not only have the ability to use your soldier skills of combat, but a few spells here and there wouldn’t hurt either. Using the Painkiller engine, the interactive environmental elements will be just as powerful as the gameplay. Though still in its early stages, this game seems very intriguing. I am anxious to see the final game, however, it won’t be till some time next year.

Death Track: Resurrection

Similar to the original, Resurrection keeps to its wild and crazy ways of an action/racing game. Sounds familiar? Think of Auto Assault… but better. It’s a race for survival. This game will reinvent this type of genre. It takes various well-known locations around the world but with a slight twist to it. These places are in the semi near future, so if you’re from San Diego, you can fairly recognize the scenery. With about 15 different roads to travel, blowing others up has never been so… relieving? (As morbid as it sounds, I see nothing wrong with total annihilation of your opponent.) Of course, you can’t win with a hunk of junk, so as you obtain points through winning races and what not, you are able to upgrade your scrap pile to something worth all your efforts. So for those of you that are bored of the typical racing games, and would rather shift into a bit of road rage, you may want to check this out.

King’s Bounty: The Legend

King’s Bounty will take you back into a fantasy world of the Medieval days. Instead of using the typical RPG route throughout the entirety of the game, it uses an RTS aspect with an adventure mode and a RPG aspect with the battle mode. Another unique part of this game is the fact that mobs are generally not static. Therefore, you’re sure to run into enemies much quicker than rather going to typical locations to fight typical mobs. There will be three classes to choose from – Warrior, Paladin, and also a Mage. There will be many opportunities to upgrade your items with the point system through various battlefields throughout the world whether in a dungeon or just running about. Unfortunately, although this game would seem like an exciting MMO world, it is only a single player game. Hopefully, we will be able to try out this game before the year ends.

Cryostasis: The Sleep of Reason

As a meteorologist, you’ve come across a Captain and his crew captured in time and a hostage of fate. This survival/horror game will keep you on your toes by using something called Mental Echo. This enables the person to go through flashbacks of key areas and people to change what happens to either the environment or the crew. Using thermodynamics in this game, you will need to balance your health by keeping a close eye on what your core body temperature is. With that in mind, and more than 15 unique enemies attacking you at every chance, this game gives new meaning to freezing to death. This single-player game will surely be intense and keep you well entertained throughout the 18 levels. However, we will have to put ourselves on ice and wait till early 2008 before this is released.

Overall, 1C has a decent line up for what’s to come later this year and next. They’ve had a successful set of titles so far. I can only imagine how the line up will be for the near future. With their reputation, we can only be further impressed.

For more information and screenshots here is the link

http://int.games.1c.ru/?type=inwork

Fury – Another look at PVP

Lauri Hong

Working with N3VRF41L Publishing, Auran Games gives us an up close and personal look at the PVP gaming world. Instead of dragging you through the leveling of your character like some other games, they have decided to have this type of game play as their main focus in Fury. Within your realm, you may of course sell and craft like any other type of MMO out there, but that’s where the similarities end. In this MMO, you’re basically surrounded by different choices of instances to join and go head to head with other realms. Their system will match you up with others that have similar skill so you won’t be killed within 5 seconds of beginning of that battleground. The main mission? (Aside from viciously climbing that blood bath ladder.) Your goal as a player will be to collect essence to keep your realm going.

There will be three different game types. There is Vortex, which is basically capture-the-flag. There is also Elimination where it is four vs. four and “best out of three”. Then of course everyone loves a bloodbath. It’s an all out war against everyone. (How can that NOT be fun!) There will also be another game type that we can soon look forward to. Fortress will be similar to Elimination but it will be on a larger scale. How large? Imagine 32 vs. 32. Which ever type you choose, you will be of course scored and ranked. Through that, you will be given loot depending on your standings, of course. Not to worry, anything that drops can be used by any player, so you don’t have to worry about a warrior getting a short staff that he can’t wield.

Along with all these battles going on, there will be a combat sanctuary where you can be teamed up with others in your realm to “practice” fighting while you wait for your instance to start. Unfortunately, you won’t obtain any loot from these.

There will be the usage of gold in game so that you may make any repairs, purchase items, and also train your abilities. There will be about 419 abilities available towards your end game. You will have the ability to obtain all of these, providing you have enough blingage.

Overall, from what I have experienced, this MMO is highly addicting. The ability to fight at a whim without having to really wait in line is a great thing to have at your fingertips. For those that are interested in checking out this game, there will be an open beta July 27, 2007. As for the actual game, that will be available to everyone on October 9^th. See you on the battlefield!

For the Open Beta:

http://www.unleashthefury.com/beta/signup.php

Here is the link for a slideshow of some of the pics

http://www.unleashthefury.com/slideshow.php?Dir=ss&Img=pic1

Commodore 64 – Back With A BIG Bang

Lauri Hong

July 13, 2007

Remember back in the good ol’ days? Computers were big, bulky and…well, let’s just leave the past in the past. Commodore has decided to once again prove to be top in the market when it comes to the gaming world. Their primary focus is to build a PC that will totally enhance and redefine your gaming experience. Trust me, when you see the specs of their computers, your eyes will tear, your mouth will water and your jaw will drop.

Their “beginners” computer (Cg) will start off with:

Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q6600 with 2.4 GHz 8MB Cache

ASUS PSN-E NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI

500GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive

2GB Corsair XMS2 Twin2×2048-6400, 800MHz

DVDRW drive

550W ICE Cube PSU (This unique baby can only be found in Commodore PCs)

On Board Integrated Hi Definition 7.1 Channel sound

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Here is a link to an image of this collection

design-collection.jpg

 

 

And to think that this is just their baby version. There are three other built systems: Cgs, Cgx, and the Cxx. You can only imagine what their monster (Cxx) will be like. Of course something like the Cg will cost you a decent amount… somewhere around $1700? It’s a pretty hefty chunk for a pretty hefty computer. But then again, as they say, you get what you pay for. Each computer will be fully customizable. Using local artists to design panels, you can have a very unique looking system. There are about seven interchangeable LED lights within the tower. And to top it off, the C-kins (skins), or panels of the tower, are interchangeable as well. So basically, you can have a new looking computer every month!

Each system will also have a unique cooling system called the ICE Cube, which is exclusive only to Commodore. This bad boy will definitely reduce your core temperature, along with the help of a few other fans. Along with all these gadgets, flashing lights and whatnots, Commodore has thought of a way to keep it nice and quiet. They have incorporated sound insulation on the panel of the tower. At least you won’t have to blow out your speakers in order to hear the game over your computer.

Currently doing extremely well in Europe, Commodore has finally decided it was time to launch it in to the US sometime in the 3^rd quarter. It will be available online before they hit your retail stores. For now, their focus will be for the desktop. Hopefully in the near future, we will see something maybe portable?

SOE – Climbing Back To The Top?

Lauri Hong

July 13, 2007

SOE is well known for its popular MMORPGs such as Everquest, Everquest II, Star Wars Galaxies, Final Fantasy XI, and so on. What will SOE do to continue the expansion of the competitive MMO world? At this year’s E3, we were able to take a glimpse of very promising ideas incorporated into the continually high demands of MMOs. But their influence in the PC gaming world does not stop there. Their diverse interests also include genres such as RTSs and shooters as well.

Pirates of the Burning Sea:

Joined with Flying Lab Software, SOE will take us back to the 18^th Century. That time, they depended upon the seas for just about everything, trade, adventure, and of course, power. Set in the Caribbean, players will be able to choose one of three nations – England, France or Spain. If that does not suit you, there’s the choice of becoming a pirate. (I foresee this choice to be very popular for some reason…) Your decisions will affect your factions with others so yes, you could be possibly KOS by an enemy fleet. Players will have the ability to control their own fleet of up to 30 varied ships and sail to about 80 different ports. (If you think that’ll be fun, just wait till you try obtaining those ships!)

So what other choices will this game offer? Within this game, there are many layers of customizing such as the character’s appearance, or having your own guild flag for ships, or how about choosing where to battle? Of course, like other MMOs out there, tradeskills are readily available and will assist in continually driving the economy in game. Players will also have the ability to choose if they want to ‘balls to the walls’ battle it out, or play it a bit safer a earn points through missions.

This is all just the tip of the iceberg. I can easily foresee this impressive game to become very popular quickly. We just have to wait till Fall of this year to start sailing about.

Gods and Heroes –Rome Rising :

SOE and Perpetual Entertainment return us into the glorified ancient Roman world early this Fall. Players will be able to align themselves with one out of twelve powerful Gods of Olympia. Traveling throughout the world battling extremely fierce creatures of myth, this action-based game will allow the player to acquire many things such as minions to assist you as well as others in your group or even other creatures. Every player will be able to obtain about 100 minions to aide them. (Of course they won’t all be aiding you at the same time. You’ll have to decide which four will help you at a time.) What’s most unique about this is the fact that each minion will affect the game play depending on what culture they’re from and how well they are equipped. Characters will also have the ability to learn special god-like abilities. With all this traveling and fighting, players will have their own camp to be able to replenish and rest a bit before venturing back out.

Unlike majority of the RPGs out there, there won’t be too many things based on faction. Nor will there be a large emphasis on tradeskills. I believe with all the action going on throughout the world, there will be little time to worry about something like that. With this in mind, this game feels more like an RTS game such as Diablo, which can mean only one thing. The game will be fairly fast paced.

For now, SOE has chosen not to include PVP at launch. But with the intense battles that you will be engaging as well as the extremely large amount of missions that you will be focused on, it should keep players busy. Besides, there is always room for change. With the SOE team you can only imagine how expansive this game can become. I look forward to seeing this ancient world and what it has to offer.

The Agency:

Have you ever wanted to be a spy? I don’t mean playing the typical James Bond on the console. SOE has created a world where players have 2 sides to choose from… One can either choose the life of a spy, or go down the road less traveled in becoming a ruthless mercenary. Though these roles are nearly opposite, they both have similar goals, which is to stealthily obtain various items in game in order to “collect” people for your own agency. Why would you want to “collect” people? This game is developed where players can use these people to assist them in whatever the need is whether it be building a weapon of destruction or a vehicle in need. Not to worry, players won’t have to sit at the computer waiting for their items to be constructed. It will happen regardless if players are on or offline.

With this in mind, one can only imagine how fast paced this world is. Although the main focus will be on the missions there will be a degree of PVP. For now, it will only be in certain areas of the game.

I am curious to see how this turns out. It seems very promising. As a rogue, I’ve always enjoyed sneaking around, so this game will be exactly what I’ve always enjoyed. Unfortunately, there is no set date for its release.

Everquest II – Rise of Kunark:

SOE has brought in the wonderful memories of the original Everquest in this expansion. Bringing back good ol’ Kunark into play, they introduce yet another race to add to ever-growing storyline. Players will finally get to play the Sarnak. Now you can look like those old goons from Chardok! Along with this large addition, one can only imagine what else SOE has to offer. Hmmmm, how bout a rhino as a mount? Or how about advancing their various skills to level 80? Better yet… remember grinding through those harsh and tedious quests to obtain that final weapon, the epic? It’s BACK! There will be two parts of this. The first will be as a casual group, and the other will be the usual raid in order to upgrade.

That is just a few teasers of what’s to come in this expansion. Players will have to bide their time till November. Not to worry too much though, in the near future you will see a few additions to the game to tie you over… such as Shard of Fear and Shard of Hate… Sound familiar? Not only that, but I’m sure that since they’re dragging in the old world into the new, don’t be surprised if we hear more about the infamous Sleeper.

The Pirates Constructible Strategy Game:

Once an original tabletop game created by WizKids, players were able to create large customizable fleets to explore, raid, and control the vast seas. Players are able to do so online as well. With the ability to play in real-time, the only difference will be the fact that players won’t need to clear and clean up their mess afterwards. SOE continues to offer varied ships from the typical common ships to the super rare. Players will also be able to build and save multiple decks whether it’s online or just on their desktop. Like its predecessor, there will be customized tournaments, varied scheduled events along with casual gaming.

Thus far, SOE has 4 of the 9 game packs, which follow the tabletop game. These 4 are Pirates of Davy Jones Locker, Pirates of the Mysterious Islands, Pirates of the Spanish Main, and Pirates of the South China Seas. Players will be able to enjoy Pirates of the Crimson Coast sometime in September of this year. Pirates at Ocean’s Edge will also soon follow it along with the final pack, Pirates of the Revolution. Who knows, maybe it won’t stop there. But for now, this line up will keep people busy for quite some time.

Stargate Online Trading Card:

Similar to the game play of The Pirates Constructible Strategy Game, players continually collect sets of digital cards to masterfully create and save various decks. Also, similar to an actual trading card game, players are able to trade cards through bulletins or by post. If you know of the tv series, you can only imagine how this card game can expand. In speaking of expansions, there will be an addition to the current collection, which includes the System Lords in August. Players will also start to see an introduction to Stargate Atlantis as well. With this in mind, there is a possibility that Stargate Atlantis may be the start of its own card game. In doing so, we may be able to play them together or keep them separately. With these many options that will be available, it’s a good thing that this is online rather than having boxes upon boxes of cards.

Stargate also offer competitions like any other trading card game. Players are able to compete in timed tournaments to keep up their league status. Players will be rewarded regardless of their standings within the tournament. But, of course if you want the uber stuff, well, you gotta win.

As a SG fan, I wouldn’t mind trying my hand at this game. Besides, from what I hear, if you collect an entire set of cards, players may be able to trade them all in online to get actual cards. That makes it very tempting, indeed.

Overall, I’d say that SOE has a lot to offer us PC gamers. They have a nice heavy duty line up of completely different games that will keep us glued to our screens if we weren’t before. I look forward in what each of these games will continue to offer in the near future.

Namco Bandai Line up for E3 2007 Part 1

by Angie Quidim

Well here is the long awaited list for Namco Bandai and I have to say that it is one of the more colorful collections of game titles for PC and console.

First off the big fighting games

Tekken Dark Resurrection for PS2 and PS3,

Soul Calibur IV and Soul Calibur Legends for the Wii, and Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heros. These games bring back more of the same with new characters and crisper graphics so if you like your combos plain without the extra moves then you are in luck. Namco Bandai adds a flair to the Wii by bringing the popular Soul Calibur franchise to the most innovative system. You can choose to move your characters weapons with the Wii mote and then some. We still have yet to see actual gameplay. Maybe they will show it off at E for All in October.

Namco Bandai also brings their cult favorite, Katamari Damacy back in a new form Beautiful Katamari will be released for the Xbox 360 in the fall with new features including an online and offline multiplayer mode. If you finish the levels, there will be downloadable content for players to mess with.

For fans of the soundtrack and the artwork there will be tons of things to see and hear.