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THQ Gets Master Mind

THQ and DreamWorks today announced that they have entered an exclusive licensing agreement that will see the game publisher develop and release video games based on the studio’s 2010 Fall animated movie. The film, titled Master Mind, is due out in theatres on November 5, 2010. Their agreement will see THQ releasing the game for all console and handheld systems, as well as PC and wireless devices.

“The DreamWorks Animation brand is among the best in animation and storytelling,” said Brian Farrell, President and CEO, THQ. “The superhero theme of the fall 2010 film project lends itself seamlessly to an interactive gaming adventure. DreamWorks’ creative vision and humor will add another dimension to our portfolio, which we believe will help further distinguish both THQ and DreamWorks as leaders in our respective entertainment categories.”

The movie will be a satire of the superhero genre and is based around the story of a super villain who must find a new motivation after he accidentally kills of his archrival Uberman in the opening scene of the movie.

As expected, the game is scheduled for release alongside the film.

Stargate Worlds Beta Applications

Nothing’s sadder than a favorite television show going off the air. Sadly unless it’s a cartoon almost every show will expire sooner rather than later. Actors age, grow tired of the same story or even fear being in a certain role so long they’ll never escape it. Many science fiction fans were disheartened to see the end of Stargate SG-1 after ten seasons of interstellar (and occasionally intergalactic) adventure. Two straight-to-dvd films do very little to fill the gap left by the end of one of the longest-running science fiction shows on television.

As many cult sensations do, the Stargate universe lives on through both its spinoff series Atlantis and the upcoming MMO Stargate Worlds. Whether you dream of being one of the powerful jaffa or one of the resourceful humans of Stargate Command, you could get your chance sooner than you think.

FireSky, the game’s publisher has announced that they’re now accepting applications for the beta test. Should you include your thirty page ode to Teal’c’s eyebrow raise? It couldn’t hurt.

Penny Arcade Game Goes Gold

Hothead Games sends word that obscenely long-named title Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness has gone gold. This is the first episode in the webcomic-based adventure game that will be released for Windows, Mac and Linux at some point in the coming two months; there is also a Xbox Live version in the works, though its release date is even more ambiguous.

The game will be released through Steam, as well as through Greenhouse, PA’s own digital content delivery service. The game follows Gabe and Tycho from the comic series, as they combat enemies and solves mysteries in New Arcadia. The game is a result of a close collaboration between Hothead Games and Penny Arcade, featuring distinct artwork and characters designed exclusively by the creators of the comic.

Crash Bandicoot Returns, Rips Off Pokemon

Everybody’s favorite marsupial hero, Crash Bandicoot, is returning in Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant, an upcoming action-adventure title in the long-running series. In development at Radical Entertainment, the game is set for release this Fall on the Wii, PS2, PSP, DS and Xbox 360.

In Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant, a rejuvenated Neo Cortex is taking over the world one brain at a time! Cortex and N. Brio devise a new kind of evil – a text-messaging, do-anything device which controls both mutant and bandicoot minds. Armed with his quick-wits and lightening agility, Crash must free his friends, the titans and save the day!

Sounding a lot like Pokemon, the game will let Crash store monsters in his pocket, upgrade them and utilize their powers when they are most advantageous. It will feature a free roaming game world, ala GTA, allowing players to travel and explore through intersecting worlds, with different gameplay options available depending on the creature by the player’s side. Crash also gains new abilities, including a counter-combat system, digging and climbing, among other things.

More information on the game can be found on its official website.

New Prince of Persia Game Officially Announced

Following up on the recent Prince of Persia trademark filing, Ubisoft has officially announced that a new game in the franchise is scheduled for release towards the end of 2008 for the usual suspects – PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The new game is in development at Ubisoft’s Montreal studio and the same all-star team that created the previously acclaimed Prince of Persia Sands of Time trilogy and the recently released Assassin’s Creed.

The game is said to “rejuvenate” the action-adventure genre and will feature a completely different illustrative art style. Recently word got out that series creator Jordan Mechner had filed a trademark for Prince of Persia Prodigy. Ubisoft has not confirmed if this is indeed the title for the upcoming game.

Two Worlds Multiplayer Add-on Coming

Pumping out fresh content for their Oblivion-clone Two Worlds, developer Zuxxez has announced “Tainted Blood” a multiplayer add-on, offering over 30 new quests.

To be available from the first of May, the add-on will offer quests letting players go on the hunt for a crazy Necromancer, unsolved the mystery of a massacre in a woodcutter’s camp and deal with a rebel knight, among other things. It also opens up the doors to an all-new Business and Training center. It will also offer various areas where players can try newly-learned combat techniques right away.

Fortunately, it will be a free download. The developer also promised that another new add-on is coming soon.

Devil May Cry 4 for PC will be “better”

Capcom’s popular hack-and-slash adventure series, Devil May Cry, will be heading to the PC on June 2nd with its fourth installment. However, the game itself won’t be a basic port of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.

Instead, this version will include two new modes, Legendary Dark Knight Mode, which means more enemies to fight, and Turbo Mode, which will make things a lot faster. The game will also run at a blazing fast 120fps, compared to 30fps on the console versions, and will support both DirectX9 and DirectX10. A demo will also be available before the full retail release of the game.

Playing a game like this on the keyboard isn’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea, so maybe a use of a 360 controller would be handy.

Read (gameinfowire)

Sixth Harry Potter Game Announced

Rabid Harry Potter fans will once again be able to go back to Hogwarts as EA has announced Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the game based on the sixth book in the venerable series.

“We believe that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game represents a milestone in the movie tie-in genre,” said Harvey Elliott, Head of EA Bright Light studio in the UK where the Harry Potter franchise has its home. “Building on the technological advancements of previous games in the series and with a particular focus on the unique control system of Nintendo’s Wii, the team here is working closely with the filmmakers to create an immersive interactive experience that captures the story, the action, the excitement and, above all, the fun of the film. ”

The game will feature wizard duels, Potions classes and the ubiquitous Quidditch matches. It is in development at EA Bright Light Studio and will be released this Fall alongside the movie for the Wii, PS3, PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, DS, PC, Mac and mobile devices.

Splatterhouse Revealed

The June issue of will be giving us a look at the newly announced next-generation Splatterhouse game, being developed by Namco. There are not too many details right now, but there is a lot of weight being held by a title like this. Splatterhouse was a pioneer in horror gaming released in 1988, which eventually lead to some great games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. It was also the first game to ever get a parental advisory disclaimer.

The original game is also available on the Virtual Console for the Wii. Hopefully Rick will be kicking some next-generation ass.

Read (1Up)

Golden Sun DS?

Golden Sun, considered one of the best original role playing games on the Gameboy Advance, could be seeing another sequel for the Nintendo DS. When Hiroyuki and Shugo Takahashi of Camelot were asked about any future plans for the series, they responded:

“We want to play that game too, just as much as you. We love Golden Sun! We are working on a lot of different things - a lot of different design documents and so on, including some different RPG ideas. Don’t worry, we’re thinking about RPG stuff! We’ve got all these ideas, many many different things we’re thinking about - but of course, we still have just one team, so we’ll see what happens.”

The original game received exceptional reviews and praise from critics, as well as selling many copies. A new entry in the series would definitely satisfy the hunger for new RPGs on the Nintendo DS.

Read (GWN)

Silent Hill Titled and Dated

Konami Digital Entertainment has dubbed the sixth installment of survival horror series Silent Hill, Silent Hill: Homecoming, and is expected to be in stores by the end of September in Europe. While the name could have been better, the game itself looks spectacular, and looks pretty promising. The title will be release on both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 and is being developed by Foundation 9 studio. Some new footage has also surfaced, showing off the combat system and Alex Shepherd’s new design.

Read (GamesIndustry)

Penumbra Expansion Revealed

Paradox Interactive today announced an expansion to Penumbra, their premier horror-adventure title. Independent team Frictional Games is behind the expansion, dubbed Requiem, which will tie up loose ends from previous installments and as Philip progresses he will encounter various characters from the past. The expansion will delve deeper into the world of the Tuurngait infection and personalities from the previous two games.

“We believed very strongly in this team and their skills from the start and now that the Penumbra series has become such a hit worldwide, those who doubted have been proven wrong,” said Fredrik Wester, Executive Vice President for Paradox Interactive. “Therefore it was a no-brainer for us to sign this expansion, and we are convinced fans of the series will be equally excited about the news!”

The developer notes that there were quite a few unfinished ideas for features and storylines that they wanted to implement. This expansion is giving them the chance, notes Jens Nilsson, co-founder of Frictional Games.

Penumbra: Requiem will be a download only expansion and will be available exclusively via GamersGate. No release date was disclosed.

Telltale Launches Strong Bad Website

Telltale Games have gone ahead and launched a website for their upcoming Strong Bad episodic content via Wiiware we mentioned earlier today. As promised the site features more details about the game as well as a trailer, so it is certainly worth checking out. What I am simply amazed about is that Wiiware hasn’t even released yet, and its episodic content is already blowing the competition out of the water. It seems strange that apart from Penny Arcade Adventures, nothing else has really appeared on the PS3 or 360 horizon.

The first episode release this June, but for now I’ll leave you with an exert from the website, showcasing the strange hilarity that is sure to ensue.

“Charming. Suave. Muscular. Awesome. These are just a few of the words that Strong Bad would use to describe himself. In a world gone mad, only one man can be trusted to save the day… for himself. A man with a mask. And boxing gloves. And an attitude. A man called Strong Bad.”

Interplay Resurrecting Dead Franchises, Fallout MMO

Bringing back some of my favorite games back from the dead, publisher Interplay announced in its yearly earnings report that it hopes to pursue development of sequels to some of its best-selling franchises, including Earthworm Jim and MDK. They are also considering making sequels for Descent and Dark Alliance as well. The company is also hoping to cash in on the success of the Fallout series and is considering on making a MMO based off it.

Interplay revealed that it has recently begun the process of hiring developers with the goal of restarting in-house development. The publisher also said that it is still looking to secure funding for the Fallout MMO project. As part of its deal with Bethesda, Interplay must raise $30 million in funding and begin work on it by 2010.

Telltale To Announce WiiWare Content Next Week

Game|Life have an interview up with Telltale Games’ Dan Connors, concerning the recently announced Sam and Max for the Wii, and well as other juicy tidbits, like their upcoming Wiiware episodic projects. So what’s the deal with their episodic content for Wiiware? Well excitingly, you’ll know all in about a weeks time when Nintendo holds a media summit next week. Over the next 6 weeks in particular there will be quite a few media summits, so get ready for some hopefully big announcements to start slipping into the net.

Of course, pricing, details, release dates, and yes videos should be relied upon next week, Chris did try to sneak a few hints out, but being the astute gamers Telltale followers are, Dan Connors wasn’t budging. “I’m tempted to give you a cryptic hint, but our audience is so diligent in figuring stuff out, and the audience that we’ve licensed are diligent in figuring stuff out, that they would figure it out in a second if I gave you any inkling. So all I can say is that it’s an equally attentive audience, dedicated audience, to the Sam & Max audience.”

I guess we’ll have to wait until next week.

Dead Wake 2 Beta Out Now

Fans of the survival genre have yet another game to add to their collection as Polycount Productions has announced that the beta for their latest game, Dead Wake 2, is now available for download. Featuring your usual zombie-destruction with head shots and physics apparently taking center stage in your survival ordeal, Dead Wake 2 is definitely something zombie lovers will want to try out.

You can head over to the official web page to get more information on the game and over to Gamershell to snag the .

Sam & Max Coming to Wii

Sam & Max fans rejoice as it has been officially confirmed by Telltale Games that the duo will definitely hit the Nintendo Wii at some point in the future. Those hoping for an all new adventure close your eyes, Telltale Games also let us know that the latest Sam & Max title will in fact be a reworked version of the 6 games in the series’ first season. All hope isn’t lost though as there is a possibility of all new content being thrown in along with the first season.

No release date was confirmed, but it is expected to be out sometime in Autumn of this year.

Myst DS Goes Gold

Development on Myst DS has completed, publisher Empire Interactive announced today. The portable adventure title will take full advantage of the DS’ touch-screen technology, incorporating new tools for a “greater challenge.”

The game, developed by Hoplite Research, features more than 40 hours of gameplay and an all-new interface, a new set of mini-tools, re-mastered soundtrack and video, and the Rime Age, a new world not included in the original Myst.

“MYST has been around over a decade, and it is an absolute pleasure to reintroduce the game to long-time fans and first-time adventure seekers,” said Karim Farghaly, vice president of sales, Empire Interactive.

Myst DS will be available in stores starting May 13.

Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel in America

Publisher Lighthouse Interactive has announced that they have signed a deal with Akella, acquiring the publishing rights to Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel, an intricate ‘whodunit’ mystery-style adventure game for PC. It is a non-linear character driven game inspired by award winning Russian sci-fi novelists, the Strugatsky Brothers.

“Players are in for a real treat! Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel is a great addition to our first-rate Adventure game catalog,” said Erik Schreuder, CEO of Lighthouse Interactive. “The game looks incredible. There is such close attention to detail that you feel completely immersed in the game world. We are looking forward to bringing the game to English speaking Adventure communities across North America and Europe.”

The game features five different endings based on the player’s actions, decisions and behavior. Environments will vary from snow-capped mountains to highly details rooms in the titular hotel; there will also be fifteen unique characters, as well.

Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel is set for release during Q3 2008.

50 Cent II Gets Named

While we reported that another 50 Cent game was in the works, it was still dubbed 50 Cent II at the time. Well, the game has officially gotten titled; 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand and some details have been released.

So far we know that the game will feature hip-hop stars such as 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, and DJ Whoo Kid and will be released for both the PS3 and Xbox 360.There aren’t many details on the actual game play other than your in an all out battle to protect 50 Cent’s assets (Vitamin Water?) and collect payment from some type of overlord. 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand will also feature a form of drop-in, drop-out multiplayer as players pit it out in both ground and aerial combat.

For more details regarding 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, along with screen shots head over to the official website at www.50bloodonthesand.com.

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