Charm Girls Club announced for Wii and DS. Will have girls giggling
Electronic Arts has announced a new line of tween and young girl videogames for DS and Wii entitled “Charm Girls Club“.
In Charm Girls Club, girls will be immersed in the fabulous Charm Girls’ world where they “collect sparkly, virtual charms” as they complete challenges that are “sassy, fun, and relevant to their world”.
There will be four specific “Charm Girls Club” releases this year including Charm Girls Club: Pajama Party for Wii and three titles for the DS: Charm Girls Club: My Dance Party, Charm Girls Club: My Fashion Mall and Charm Girls Club: My Fashion Show.
“CHARM GIRLS CLUB celebrates everything that’s fun about being a girl,” said Sarah Handley, Senior Director of Marketing, EA Play Label. “Girls are gamers too and EA wants to provide them with games that are fun, fabulous and appeal to their interests.”
In the Charm Girls Club games, girls are introduced to their new BFFs, the Charm Girls. The Charm Girls guide players through the games, give them a helping hand, and get their back when the evil Queen B’s try to intervene. Girls begin by customising their own Charm Girl character that represents their unique style. Girls can choose from thousands of trendy and stylish combinations, customising their entire look from head to toe, including their facial features, hair, make-up, wardrobe, shoes and even their accessories!
Collecting virtual charms is key in Charm Girls Club. Challenges that a girl completes can earn her a shiny new virtual charm that she will add to her virtual charm jewelry box. Special multiplayer charms can also be earned when playing with friends. Girls can show off their new charms to one another and see who collects them all.
Here is the debut trailer for the series.
Each Charm Girls Club game presents its own unique scenario, described below with details on each title:
* Charm Girls Club: Pajama Party for Wii - Girls can play with the Charm Girls, or with as many as seven friends, for the ultimate interactive slumber party experience. Girls will have an all night gigglefest playing more than 30 hilarious games like Bed Bounce, Pillow Fight, Speed Hair Teasing, and many more. Using the Wii Remote’s motion-sensing technology, Charm Girls Club: Pajama Party takes classic pajama party games and activities to a whole new level.
* Charm Girls Club: My Dance Party (DS) - Girls choose the perfect dress, the perfect date and play through dozens of zany activities before attending the big night!
* Charm Girls Club: My Fashion Show (DS) - Girls select their models and the most awesome outfits in a series of wild challenges to see who rules the virtual runway.
* Charm Girls Club: My Fashion Mall - Girls manage the mall and tackle wacky mall mishaps everywhere from the food court to the accessories boutique to the nail salon.
“With Charm Girls Club, we’re providing girls with quality games that emphasize cool characters, fun challenges, customisation and lots of collectible charm rewards that can be shared across products,” said Dyan Williams, Senior Producer, EA Play Label. “Girls are really excited about a new line of games made just for them.”
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On PlayStation Network this today: Killzone 2 Map Pack 2 DLC. Bomberman Ultra, Heavy Weapon, Gunstar Heroes and more games
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced what new PlayStation Network downloadable games, expansions, demos and videos were released for PlayStation 3 and PSP today in America and Europe.
AMERICAN PlayStation Store for PS3
Downloadable Games
Heavy Weapon ($9.99)
Mount an assault on the enemy like never before with Heavy Weapon and the PlayStation 3! Launch your mission as an atomic tank to collect power-ups from friends and engage the enemy! Choose Mission or Survival modes to blast your way through 19 exciting stages or see how long you can stand against the enemy. Heavy Weapon features new and unique PlayStation 3 trophies!
ESRB: E10+
File size: 48 MB
Gunstar Heroes ($4.99)
The Gunstar 9 planet was peaceful for many years until the vicious dictator, Colonel Red, kidnapped the Gunstar twins’ older brother and used mind control to make him his slave. You’ll face many different enemies and bosses as you battle to stop the dictator from unleashing “Golden Silver the Destructor” with apocalyptic consequences!
ESRB: E
File size: 35 MB
Bomberman ULTRA ($9.99)
Because you demanded it! Bomberman ULTRA gives everyone who picks up the controller the chance to bomb their way to victory. Hop online to play against up to 8 people from around the world! Pick from any of 14 levels and mix and match over 50 character costumes with over 150,000 possible combinations! Stat-tracking leaderboards will show just how good you are!
ESRB: E
File size: 71 MB
PSone Classics PS3 / PSP
Medal of Honor Underground ($5.99)
The classic Medal of Honor franchise is back! Germans have invaded your country. Now you must take the battle underground and lead the resistance in the fight against tyranny.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 474 MB
Game Demos (free)
Heavy Weapon Demo
Mount an assault on the enemy like never before with Heavy Weapon and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system! Download the demo now to launch your mission as an atomic tank to collect power-ups from friends and engage the enemy! Choose Mission or Survival modes to blast your way through 19 exciting stages or see how long you can stand against the enemy. Heavy Weapon features new and unique PLAYSTATION 3 system trophies!
File size: 48 MB
Bomberman ULTRA Demo
Because you demanded it! This demo of Bomberman ULTRA gives everyone who picks up the controller the chance to bomb their way to victory. You can play offline against 2 CPU opponents in the traditional Bomberman game mode in the classic Bomberman arena! In the full game you can hop online to play against up to 8 people from around the world! Pick from any of 14 levels and mix and match over 50 character costumes with over 150,000 combinations!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 71 MB
Add-on Game Content
Killzone 2 Flash & Thunder Pack ($5.99)
Download this Killzone 2 pack for a trip down memory lane with two classic multiplayer maps from the original Killzone, updated with new, even more brutal gameplay environments. Revisit the Vektan shores in Beach Head and battle through the wastelands of the Southern Hills.
File size: 169 MB
LittleBigPlanet ICO Costume Pack ($5.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this pack and pay homage to characters from the critically aclaimed ICO Franchise!
File size: 1.04 MB
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On Xbox Live Arcade now: six new Sega Vintage Collection 2 games
From now, you can play six new HD remakes of Sega Genesis classics entitled “Sega Vintage Collection 2” on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. All games will each be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points (that’s US$5 / €4.80 / £3.40 / CAN$6.20).
At that $5 cost-per-game I’d advise you buy the $30 Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection at 60 cents per game instead! Unless you really badly want to play Gunstar Heroes, Altered Beast and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in online co-op/multiplayer and with online leaderboards.
Altered Beast
Description: When Zeus, the legendary Greek God, brings you back to life, set forth on a mission to rescue Zeus’ daughter Athena from the underworld in Altered Beast. Along the way, collect the Spirit Balls dropped by enemies to increase your strength and transform into a variety of mythical creatures with powerful attacks.
Comix Zone
Description: In Comix Zone, Sketch Turner is an artist in New York City. One day Sketch is drawing, and a huge thunderstorm threatens the city. A bolt of lightning hits Sketch’s image, and brings it to life. That image is Mortus, a megalomaniac mutant who wants to become real and to rule the earth. Mortus magically transports Sketch into the pages of his comic book so that he can end his creator’s life and become real. Inside the comic book, Sketch meets General Alissa Cyan, who believes Sketch is a superhero come to save their post-apocalyptic world from the evil brought by Mortus’ hand. Now that he’s a comic book superhero, Sketch can instantly fight like a one-man mercenary platoon!
Gunstar Heroes
Description: The Gunstar 9 planet was peaceful for many years until the vicious dictator Colonel Red kidnapped the Gunstar twins’ older brother, and used mind control to make him his slave. Now, face many different enemies and bosses in Gunstar Heroes, as you battle to stop the dictator from unleashing “Golden Silver the Destructor” with apocalyptic consequences!
How to unlock Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis in the Staff of the Kings on Wii
This “Indiana Jones and the Staff of the Kings” cheat code unlocks “Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis” point-and-click adventure game in the Nintendo Wii version of the new action game.
A very nice bonus for old-school gamers. Especially if you’re a LucasArts fan, there’s nothing better than unlocking the classic Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis game for free! Soon you’ll be seeing the intro on your screen…
Since the planned sequel, Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix, was cancelled by LucasArts in 1995; this port to the Wii is probably the most we’ll ever get to see of Indy in the point-and-click genre.
Fuel game cheats for PS3 and Xbox 360
These Fuel cheat codes are handy unlockables for the new racing game. The Fuel game cheats will let you unlock a new car and extra items in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.
Go into cheat mode:
In the main menu, go to options, then go to bonus codes.
Each code is followed by — Its effect on the game:
Prototype cheat codes for PS3, Xbox 360, PC
This Prototype cheat code is a handy unlockable for the new sci-fi action-adventure game. The first discovered Prototype game cheat will let you unlock the Body Surf ability in the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC versions.
Go into cheat mode:
In the main menu, select Extras, then go to Cheat Code. If you entered the below listed code correctly, a message will appear.
The code is followed by — Its effect on the game:
See Alex Mercer do some Body Surfing:
Complete the story mode for New Game+
In New Game+ you can replay the story mode with all of the powers and upgrades already obtained.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 courses to unlock
These Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 tips will help you unlock all 10 courses in the brand new golf game.
How to unlock each course:
1. Doral: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
2. East Lake: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
3. Harbour Town: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
4. Hazeltine: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
5. Oakmont: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
6. Pebble Beach: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
7. Pinehurst No. 2: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
8. Torrey Pines: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
9. TPC Boston: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
10. Wentworth: Beat the first Tournament Challenge. On this course or buy the course pass.
Red Faction Guerilla cheats, codes and easter eggs (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
These Red Faction Guerrilla codes and cheats give fun unlockables for the new shooter game. The cheats will let you unlock a new map, weapon, unlimited ammo, super jetpack and free upgrades in the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC versions.
Go into cheat mode 1:
In the main menu, go to Options, followed by Extras, and then select Enter Code. Here you can enter the below codes to activate each cheat. Please note: Enabling codes will prevent the game from being saved and achievements from being unlocked!
Each code is followed by — Its effect on the game:
Go into cheat mode 2:
During gameplay, pause the game, then go to the Cheats option and turn on each individual cheat.
Each cheat option is followed by — Its task to unlock and effect on the game once completed:
In Red Faction Guerrilla there’s a Parker the Miner Easter Egg! Watch this video to be able to find the main character from the first Red Faction game.
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Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box launches on DS in August
At E3 2009 Nintendo showed off the first footage of the English version of the next game in the Professor Layton DS series: Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box. The game is scheduled for release on August 24th this year.
In the game puzzle master Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, have stumbled upon another mystery. It’s up to them to navigate their way through numerous puzzles to determine who – or what – caused the death of Professor Layton’s mentor, Dr. Schrader. Was it the mysterious Elysian Box, rumored to kill all who open it? Professor Layton and Luke find a clue that begins their adventure: a train ticket for the Molentary Express.
Key features of Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box include:
* Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box features a riveting new mystery and more than 150 new brain teasers, riddles and logic puzzles to challenge and delight players.
* Beyond the puzzles found in the game, players with a broadband Internet connection who connect their Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi™ systems to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection will get access to downloadable bonus puzzles. A new puzzle will be available each week for 33 weeks after the game launches.
* The new game includes a significantly greater amount of voice work and animated movie scenes compared to the original.
Here is the debut English trailer for the game.
Picross 3D coming to DS in America in August-September 2009
Nintendo announced an all-new Picross game for DS entitled Picross 3D. Which they are releasing in the U.S. this third quarter. The game is based on Nintendo’s previous best-selling puzzle title Picross DS while bringing a whole new dimension to the puzzles. Literally.
In the game you must use logic to unlock the images in the puzzles. Picross 3D moves the action into three dimensions and blends the logical challenge of a number-based puzzle with the excitement of discovering the hidden images within.
Key features of Picross 3D include:
* Players start with a solid block of cubes marked with numbers on the end of each row. The numbers represent the number of blocks that will remain in that row. If the number five is marked on the end of a row of six blocks, for example, one of those blocks must be eliminated. But which one? Players must deduce the answer based on the numbers marked on other rows.
* Players tap a hammer to eliminate blocks they think don’t belong or use a paintbrush to mark ones they think should stay.
* Once all the appropriate blocks have been chipped away, a fun object will be revealed. There are more than 350 objects to discover in the game.
* Picross 3D lets players create their own customized puzzles. Players can either share their creations with other Picross 3D players via a local wireless connection or use their broadband Internet connection and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to submit their puzzles into a monthly contest. Winners will have their puzzles featured in free weekly downloads available to all Picross 3D players.
* If multiple people want to play Picross 3D, game owners can also send a sample puzzle to others via DS Download Play without the need of a second game card.
