Blue Orb, Inc., creators of the intuitive SwitchBlade application that allows gamers to play PC games with a console controller, today unveiled their newest product, SwitchBladeTM PRO. SwitchBlade PRO has all the PC game play muscle of the original SwitchBlade, plus powerful new features including support for PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS controllers, pre-configured game "Blades" for more than 20 popular games, and the new BladeBuilderTM tool that allows gamers to build and share their own customized game support Blades. Additionally, SwitchBlade PRO introduces the new TexterTM system that let's gamers send text messages right from their game controllers.
Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile games and entertainment for mass-market casual gamers, today announced the availability of the arcade classic PAC-MAN® on the first AndroidTM-powered device, announced today by T-Mobile. When the phone launches, PAC-MAN will be available to consumers in the Android MarketTM at no charge, giving owners of the new T-Mobile G1 handset full access to the game which usually retails for $9.99.
Freeverse today announced the release of Flick Bowling for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Flick Bowling offers a unique game-play experience that allows a player to have more control of the action: using a flick of their finger, players can line up their shot, and adjust the speed and direction of the ball. Flick Bowling is a visually stunning game, featuring colorful characters and fully 3D console-quality environments.
Online Game Operation specialist, MMOsmart and game developer and publisher, Lizard Interactive announced today that they are hosting an event for new registered players of their popular fantasy MMORPG, Sho Online (www.shoonline.net). As part of the event, new registered users who sign up anytime starting today until October 6, 2008 will receive a free 200 points in Sho Online Item Shop points to purchase valuable in-game items from accessories like masks and hats, to talisman's and items to restore chi (health) and much more. To qualify, new registrants must reach level 10. For more information on the event visit The Sho Online Forums!
Putting you in the shoes of a different soldier, Warhead provides a different interpretation of the events in the first game while adding some great new situations and even offering up some improvements on the game's aesthetic, both technically and performance-wise.
In addition to the debut of the Morrigi (the sixth new race in the Sword of the Stars universe) new ships, sections, and weapons are available for the Human, Zuul, Hiver, Liir, and Tarkas races, which brings a competitive and fresh style of gameplay to the series.
ZEN Studios, a videogame developer and digital publisher known for its innovative arcade and action games, announced today that it has secured licensing rights for the Punisher from Marvel Entertainment. The studio is currently developing The Punisher: No Mercy, the first ever arena-based first-person shooter created exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®Network.
Matrix Games and Slitherine Strategies are thrilled to announce that Commander - Napoleon at War, the sequel to the highly popular Commander - Europe at War, will be available soon from Matrix Games! Commander - Napoleon at War is the newest game in the Commander series, taking the acclaimed design introduced in Commander - Europe at War to the next level. Building on the international success of its predecessor, Commander: Napoleon at War brings the same simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics to the Napoleonic era, creating a different and even more compelling gaming experience.
In Dokapon Kingdom, the upcoming party RPG for Wii and PlayStation 2, players will find a bevy of unanticipated twists on their way to raking in the most gold, capturing the most towns, saving the kingdom, and winning the hand of the princess in holy matrimony. Below is a description of some of those sudden and at times undesirable events, along with some accompanying visuals, just to really hammer it home.
Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced that the limited-edition LEGO Batman: The Videogame PlayStation 2 Bundle is now available at retail for $149.99 (MSRP). This new, family-friendly bundle delivers great value to consumers, while providing access to PlayStation 2 system's vast gaming library, which includes a broad range of titles and genres for all types of gamers.