Online Gaming Mode and Ultimate Version announced for Cricket Heroes
Codegen Studios announces Online Gaming Mode for Cricket Heroes. This online mode will allow users to play a match against a real opponent. Online Gaming Mode will be available in the paid version of the game that is, Ultimate Version. The Ultimate Version will be a bit advanced than the freeware version of the game.
“As online gaming has become popular, we are happy in announcing the online mode in Cricket Heroes. We hope people will like this 2D game with online mode.” – Said Anand Singh, the producer of Cricket Heroes.
Cricket Heroes is an Advanced 2D Cricket simulation and Arcade game for PC providing gamers an authentic and unscripted gameplay along with latest features. Cricket Heroes will be released in mid July.
Freestyle: Street Basketball Big spring festival to be held in March
Major contents update on March 2nd and various events to attract users
MMO sports game FreeStyle Street Basketball, serviced at global game portal GameKiss, will launch a big-scale update and special events to celebrate the coming spring of 2010. The fourth major update since the game’s commercialization in May 2009 will faithfully reflect users’ feedback and provide many benefits to participants.
This big-scale update which will be carried out for three times from March 2nd includes nearly 100 items that will satisfy users’ needs. A new decorative item, 16-Level special character slot and a face-customizing item will allow users to express themselves better in more diverse ways. Also, in order to live up to the diverse, fast-changing fashion trend, items that were permanently sold will now be sold during a set period. The price of the items will go down instead, reducing users’ financial burden. Among newly added FreeStyle Skills is the “Power Rebound” which has been requested mostly by centers and big guys. The items are expected to become very popular after its release.
Furthermore, reflecting users’ needs for new courts, FreeStyle will add five brand-new courts for the first time since the game’s launch. Winter versions of two popular courts, the Big Flow and the Factory Yard, were added, and The Palace whose background is an antique European palace will add new energy and style to the game.
Many bugs will be also corrected in this update. Some ranking bugs, single player errors and other minor item bugs will be corrected, improving the game environment to another level.
FreeStyle’s GM Roxy said this update intends to reflect every small opinion of users which have been put on hold due to important system patches. “I hope users find small things they needed through this update,” said Roxy of this update.
The “Resurrection of Forgotten FreeStylers” which will start the Big Spring Festival on March 2nd is prepared for newly beginning users who haven’t accessed FreeStyle for more than a month. Together with it, the following “Throw in Extra 2″ event will flood users with an abundance of game money, points and items.
March will be a month of a very generous festival.
More details about the new event can be found at the official website of FreeStyle Street Basketball: http://freestyle.gamekiss.com.
Mad Skills Motocross released for Windows and Linux on Archive Games
Turborilla’s motorcycle action game brings intense fun and amazing stunts to your desktop.
Mad Skills Motocross was released on the Archive Games distribution platform for Windows and Linux. In Mad Skills Motocross, players race through 52 tracks and challenges all while performing impressive tricks. Players will earn reward stars for their cool moves and unlock new bike technology to super power their bike. Players can master five different divisions throughout their riding career.
Players can also extend the experience by using the game’s level creator to make their own challenging tracks.
Mad Skills Motocross is normally priced at $25.95, but to celebrate Mad Skills Motocross‘ arrival on Archive Games, a one week 30% off sale is in place, bringing the price to only $18.16!
For more information about Mad Skills Motocross, or to download the demo,
visit http://ArchiveGames.net/game.php?gameID=mad_skills_motocross
Fizzy.com launches Heroic Sports Football
Set in 2030, new football game combines strategy with star players and weapons for futuristic game play experience
Players must arm their teams for “do or die” battles to win the All World Championship
3RD Sense, which operates the successful play platform Fizzy.com, and develops games and online apps for consumers and innovative brands worldwide, announced the release of Heroic Sports Football – a new, fast-paced fantasy football game.
Heroic Sports Football is set in the year 2030, in a time when football has evolved significantly. Football has become an audience event and players now compete against each other with whatever it takes to win, using star players and weapons to overcome their opposition with a mix of strategy and violence.
Players must develop a team of football rookies, then set up a football club, before taking on the greatest teams the world has to offer including Heroes United, Real Violencia and Holy Citadel.
The game is a classic sports tale of underdogs and underhand tactics, where players aim to take their team to the ultimate football competition, the All World Championship.
Players can enjoy the following exciting game features:
• Build your own Club: Players select a team of seven players, including a fully customisable ‘Star Player’ and design their own team logo and club colours
• Play on seven different field types including Grass, Metal, Ice and Lunar
• Compete against 50 teams through five divisions – from the hapless Sunday Park League to the All World Championships
• Trade players, manage salaries and arm your team with everything from battle-axes and centurion helmets to army boots and flak-jackets
• Collect on-field power ups and dodge hazards such as spiked pits and toxic sludge.
The game is available from Fizzy.com for around US $20.00.
Oliver Joyce, Creator and Designer of Heroic Sports Football for 3RD Sense:
“With very few rules, on field fatalities and quick, hectic matches, Heroic Sports Football is the remedy against stat-heavy, lumbering football simulations. It’s football the way it should be played – pure, brutal and just plain fun.”
“We hope that players will enjoy the breadth of Heroic Sports Football which challenges players in all aspects of football, including ball play on the field as well as the strategy of trading players, managing salaries and arming your team for do or die battles!”
Demo for EA Sports FIFA MANAGER 10 available
The new edition of popular football manager simulation will be released on October 30th, but for those that cannot wait a demo is available now. In the demo which is released today, virtual team managers can play half a season in one of the top leagues from England, Germany, France, Italy, Poland and Spain. The respective save games can be continued in the final version.
The demo of FIFA MANAGER 10 contains all the available game modes such as the 3D game, text mode, videotext and instant results. That means the players can try out, among other things the improved 3D match engine featuring your manager on the sideline and the new user interface with resolution up to 1920*1200.
In order to minimize the download size, FIFA MANAGER 10 demo waives 3D player faces, 3D commentary as well as the all free online mode which is included in FIFA MANAGER 10´s full game for the first time.
FIFA MANAGER 10´s extensive player database includes over 3.900 teams and more than 37.000 players, of which over 9.000 are in the game with their original pictures. Additional players can be added via the editor.
FIFA MANAGER 10 is developed by the developer studio Bright Future in Cologne for EA SPORTS. The game will be released October 30th in six languages for the PC platform.
The demo for FIFA MANAGER 10 is available for download on http://static.cdn.ea.com/fifa/u/f/Manager10Demo.exe.
Football Manager 2010
In a football first, Football Manager 2010, the most successful football management simulation, is delighted to reveal that the Glenn Hoddle Academy is the final, officially licensed club in Football Manager 2010.
In a massive coup for the both the Glenn Hoddle Academy and Sports Interactive, it now forms part of the huge database of licensed clubs and leagues featured in the game. Since its outset, Glenn has maintained his vision for the Academy and this is further proof of its existence as an alternative to the professional club system
Football Manager 2010 will feature all players at the Glenn Hoddle Academy Club, the world’s first fully independent, professional football development centre, designed to work with players released from topflight clubs, who would otherwise be lost to the game. The Academy gives talented players a second chance at becoming a professional in real life and you’ll also be able to sign them for your Football Manager 2010 club.
Glenn Hoddle commented, “To have the Glenn Hoddle Academy Club in Football Manager 2010 is fantastic. We have been working hard with the team at Football Manager to make this happen and we are delighted to be the first professional football development centre in the world to become part of the ever expanding game”
Glenn Hoddle further added that, “Our players are all talented professionals, released initially from senior clubs across Europe. They spend time developing their skills in Spain and they play regular fixtures against senior European opposition, including Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid, on a regular basis. To have our squad included in Football Manager 2010 alongside their peers in the professional game, as part of this season’s new features, will I am sure add a new dimension for the game.”
“We’re really excited to have the Glenn Hoddle Academy in Football Manager 2010”, said Miles Jacobson, studio director at Sports Interactive. “What he’s doing with the academy is fantastic for football, and anything that is good for football is good for our games”.
With Football Manager 2009 being voted the second best game of all time and clocking up 22 weeks at the No.1 spot in the UK PC charts, Football Manager 2010 promises to be the best one yet.
The game’s developer, Sports Interactive, has listened to the Football Manager community and fans to improve all aspects of the game. There are some big additions to improve the ease of use, navigation and feedback from the game with the brand new match tactics system, the debut of a Match Analysis tool, a completely new look and new User Interface among other features. And with improved in-game graphics, the 3D match view provides the most realistic match experience yet.
Football Manager™ 2010 for PC and Apple Macintosh will be released on October 30th.
For further information please go to www.sigames.com or www.footballmanager.com.
Freestyle Manager – Test server launched for online basketball management sim
Innovative mix of freestyle street basketball and strategic team management
Online PC game portal GameKiss launched its new game, Freestyle Manager, following the success of Freestyle Street Basketball.
Freestyle Manager, a new addition to the GameKiss Freestyle brand, reinterprets the entertainment qualities of the existing Freestyle Street Basketball and adds more fun to its current basketball teams. One gamer has a team to manage in Freestyle Manager while in Freestyle Street Basketball, one gamer controls one basketball player.
Players can train their own teams and players. Advanced team management systems including the trading of players enhance the game even further. The waiting time for a team match-up has also been significantly reduced because a match can start with one player and his opponent. The game’s artificial intelligence system has been improved, allowing the players to benefit from various game-play tactics and strategies.
“Freestyle Manager will contribute to the Freestyle brand, becoming a successful online sports games brand,” said Roman, Senior Game Master of Freestyle Street Basketball. He adds that the game will provide a whole new kind of entertainment value to the players.
Feedback and game data collected from users at the test server will be proactively reflected on the preparation and development of the game’s official service and release. The test server is available in English language, and can be accessed online and played anywhere in the world, free of charge.
GameKiss has now published four strong games: Freestyle Manager, Freestyle Street Basketball, NIDA online and Valkyrie Sky. The company plans to introduce more game titles, thereby providing more fun to the users. More details can be found at the official website, freestylemanager.gamekiss.com
MLB Dugout Heroes – Updated to mark what’s apparently the hottest month in baseball
New Enhancements To Include Console Style Menu, Enhanced Minor League And Bench System, Team Logo Bonuses And The All-New Dodger Stadium!
To celebrate the hottest month in baseball, GamesCampus will introduce tons of new content changes coinciding with the Fall Classic in its popular online baseball game – MLB Dugout Heroes. Among the new features are a new console style menu, a minor league system, an enhanced bench system, new team logo bonuses and a brand-new stadium.
Both new and current players can check out the new features at www.mlbdugoutheroes.com starting this Thursday, October 8th.
Dodger Stadium
The newest stadium in MLB Dugout Heroes is here! Dodger Stadium has been the home ballpark of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers team since 1962. Dodger Stadium is currently the third oldest ballpark, and one of the biggest in Major League Baseball, behind Fenway Park in Boston and Wrigley Field in Chicago!
New Console Style Menu
The new Console Style Menu layout is more common to players who are familiar with console style presentation. Console sports games use this vertical style option with a portion of the screen dedicated to individuals who are great ambassadors for the respective sport.
Minor League System
The Minor League System makes a smooth transition from retirement to replacement. The new Minor League System allows players to groom their players of the future while using their present players. Players can assign up to nine pitchers in the Minor Leagues, up to three per concentration: Balanced, Flame Thrower (Increased Fastball Growth Rate) and Finesse Pitcher (Increased Breaking Ball Growth Rate).
Players may assign up to twelve Minor League Batters in the Minor Leagues, up to three per focus: Balanced, Power (Increased Power Growth Rate), Accuracy (Increased Bat Growth Rate), Run (Increased Run Growth Rate).
Enhanced Bench System
Players can ensure their bench players are doing more than just growing old on the bench. They can customize the way each player earns EXP and all Bench Pitchers have only one type of growth rate. All the Pitchers in the designated slots will receive 80% of pitchers’ default EXP.
Bench Batters have the option of selecting one of five growth types; Power, Bat, Run, Throw, or Defense. Batters in the designed slots will receive 80% EXP of the following positions; 4th Batter in Lineup (Power), 3rd Batter in Lineup (Bat), 1st Batter in Lineup (Run), Catcher (Throw), or Shortstop (Defense).
Team Logo Bonus
Using the Special Team Logo, players will receive a bonus for the amount of past players of a specific team they have in their lineup. User’s who recruit past players of their favorite teams – using the new Team Specific Draftcards – will receive bonus stats for having those players in their lineup.
More information can be found at: www.mlbdugoutheroes.com
Need for Speed SHIFT PC demo now available
Start your engines!
The PC demo of the highly-rated Need for Speed SHIFT is available for download at www.needforspeed.com.
Players will prove their racing prowess on the world-famous Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and gorgeous city circuit of London River using one of four unlocked cars. Collect enough stars in the demo based on the player’s racing performance, and they’ll unlock the ultimate racing machine; the Pagani Zonda F.
Jump into the cockpit of one of these five cars and find out why Need for Speed SHIFT is the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.
• BMW M3 (E46)
• 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
• 2006 Lotus Elise 111R
• 2008 Nissan GT-R
• 2006 Pagani Zonda F (unlockable)
A PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Need for Speed SHIFT demo is also scheduled to arrive in early October.
With a perfect score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT redefines the racing genre by combining real world physics with perception based G-forces. The game introduces a brutal first-person crash dynamic that creates an unparalleled immersive experience. The signature cockpit view delivers a true driver’s experience. Need for Speed SHIFT further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile – a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. Need for Speed SHIFT is the most realistic and intensive authentic racing game ever.
Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and coming soon on the iPhone™. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com
Championship Manager 2010 out now
Special Edition Available In Store And Online From All Good Retailers Now
Eidos Interactive Ltd, creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, announces that Championship Manager 2010 is now available on PC-DVD across Europe, in an exclusive Special Edition featuring the full game and free CM Season Live™ which is normally priced at £5 for six updates throughout the season, a CM Manager’s Notebook & pencil plus a giant league structure poster – everything you need to become the definitive manager.
“This is a very exciting moment in the history of the Championship Manager franchise,” said Roy Meredith, General Manager of Championship Manager. “Two years of hard graft have come to fruition in what I can confidently say is the best version of Championship Manager the studio has made.”
Championship Manager 2010 delivers players a host of unique features never seen before in football management games including; a bespoke 3D match engine with over 500 individual player animations created specifically for Championship Manager, a Set-piece creator giving users the chance to create their own unique free kicks and corners, Scouting Networks allowing users to set-up local networks in countries around the world and scout for local players and Practice matches helping users build and mould their perfect team or trial new players. The new features are more accessible than ever before thanks to the completely reworked user interface design.
Championship Manager will be released across Europe fully localised into Turkish, Polish, French, Italian and Spanish.
For more information on Championship Manager 2010 and to gain insight on the game in the form of the Football Academy as well as articles from the Champ Man Football Council including Graham Poll, Mervyn Day and Brian McClair visit www.championshipmanager.co.uk
Championship Manager 2010; Special Edition (PC-DVD) is available from all good retailers now SRP £29.99