Mikomi.info expands range of free games available for Wii, PS3, PC and Mac

MIKOMI.INFO EXPANDS RANGE OF FREE GAMES AVAILABLE FOR WII, PS3, PC, AND MAC

Independent Developer Mikomi.info Today Announces a Massive Expansion of its Range of Free Games and Content for Home and Portable Videogame Consoles

Independent videogame and content developer, Mikomi.info, today announces plans to significantly expand its range of free content available for home PCs and online enabled videogame consoles. In addition to opening new play areas on its consistently popular online RPG Warrior Quest, Mikomi.info has also launched a brand new game, Star Blaster, which can be played on both the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 via their console’s respective browsers. Incorporating a distinctive interface, Star Blaster pits players against waves of invading aliens whilst online leader boards allow gamers to compare their skills with those of other players from around the world.

In addition to the launch of Star Blaster, online RPG Warrior Quest has also been expanded with the addition of a new gaming area, Starshine Towers. Since its launch early in 2008, Warrior Quest has attracted hundreds of thousands of gamers and has consistently proven popular with both Wii and PS3 gamers since its launch earlier this year. Online leader boards again connect players from across the world and across gaming platforms. Starshine Towers can be accessed by entering the password “starkid” when prompted in game. Also announced today is a brand new game, Ash’s Quest, which is due to launch before the end of 2008. Combining RPG elements with a side scrolling mechanic, Ash’s Quest will bring more free adventure gaming to consoles, PCs, and Macs this holiday season.

Today’s final announcement is the unveiling of a planned March 2009 launch for Mikomi.info’s debut graphic novel, Xevicom Forever: Remixed. Previously released as an online exclusive, Xevicom Forever has been reworked with new artwork and an expanded script for its print debut next year. In addition to being available through all good comic and graphic novel retailers Xevicom Forever: Remixed will also see an exclusive version released for PlayStation Portable.

Mikomi.info is an independent game and content developer for PC, Mac, and online enabled home videogame consoles. Its website, www.mikomi.info, hosts a variety of exclusive content for players that include games, comics, and graphic novels. For more information please visit http://www.mikomi.info

Slow News day!

With the Thanksgiving holiday coming soon in the U.S., It’s a slow weekend for news, so i’m posting next week’s releases, starting with tomorrow…speaking of which… Guns N Roses’ Chinese Democracy album FINALLY releases tomorrow. Go get a copy, it’s frigging great (well, the leaked tracks and GH:WT songs are, I havent heard all of em). And remember to get your Dr. Pepper coupon! (they’re giving everyone in America a free can since Chinese Democracy is being released this year). Remeber, this is a ONE DAY ONLY promotion, which starts at 12:01AM EST, and will be available for 23 hours and 59 minutes: http://www.drpepper.com.

So, Here’s the list of games and peripherals coming this week to a Gamestop, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Amazon.com, etc near you….A Vampyre Story (PC)
Age of Empires Mythologies (DS)
All Star Cheer Squad (DS)
AMF Bowling World Lanes (Wii)
Band Manager (PC)
Banjo-Kazooie (X360)
Bolt (PC)
Bratz Kidz (DS)
Cake Mania: In the Mix! (Wii)
Call of Atlantis (PC)
Cradle of Rome (DS)
Championship Foosball (Wii)
Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual (PC)
The Chronicles of Spellborn (PC)
Chrono Trigger (DS)
Chrysler Classic Racing (DS, Wii)
Club Penguin Elite Penguin Force (DS)
Colour Cross (DS)
Cooking Guide Can’t Decide What To Eat (DS)
Disney Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (DS)
Ellen Whitaker’s Horse Life (DS)
Emergency Hospital (360, PC)
Emma Goes to the Mountains (DS)
Football Director DS (DS)
Garfield Gets Real (DS)
Imagine Gymnast (DS)
Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine (Wii)
King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga (Wii)
Lego Indiana Jones (Mac)
Metal Gear Online Meme Expansion (PS3)
Mumbojumbo 6 Pack (PC)
Mytran Wars (PSP)
Neopets Puzzle Adventure (DS, PC)
NPPL Championship Paintball 2009 (360)
Personal Trainer: Cooking (DS)
Puzzlegeddon (PC)
Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure (Wii)
Skate City Heroes (Wii)
Ski And Shoot (Wii)
Sonic Unleashed (360)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (360, PS3)
Syberia (DS)
Tornado (DS)
Ultimate Band (DS, Wii)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire 2 (DS)
Winter Sports 2 The Ultimate Challenge (360, PS2, Wii)
Yamaha Supercross (PC)
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3 (PSP)

Peripherals
4GB Memory Stick (by Sony) (PSP)
6 in 1 Wii Fit Kit (by CTA Digital)(Wii)
DS Lite Clear Case & Stylus (by Intec) (DS)
Playstation 3 InCharge Dual Charge Station (by Tekno Creations) (PS3)
PRO V Gamer 100 10ft. (by Volo) (HDMI Cable)
PRO V Gamer 200 10ft (By Volo) (HDMI Cable)
Rock Band 2 Triple Cymbal Expansion Kit (by MadCatz) (360, PS2, PS3, Wii)
Star Wars Light Up Lightsaber Stylus 2 Pack (by Bensussen, Deutsch & Associates) (DS)
Universal HDMI Cable 4 ft. (by Volo)(HDMI Cable)
Universal HDMI Cable 7 ft. (by Volo) (HDMI Cable)
Wii 6 in 1 Sports Kit (by Intec)(Wii)
Wii Control Pak Essential Controller Kit (by Nyko) (Wii)
Wii Fishing Rod (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Fit Silicone Armor (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Fit Workout Belt (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Hockey Stick (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Maracas (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Ping Pong Rackets (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Pom Pom (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Pom Pom with Nunchuck (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Pool Stick (by Intec) (Wii)
Wii Table Tennis Party Pack (by DreamGEAR) (Wii)
Wii Wireless Guitar for Rock Band and Guitar Hero (by Intec) (Wii)
Xbox 360 Official Rock Band Faceplate and Console Skinz – Scorpion (by MadCatz) (360)
Xbox 360 Official Rock Band Faceplate and Console Skinz – Tattoo (by MadCatz) (360)
Xbox 360 Official Rock Band Faceplate and Console Skinz – Tiger (by MadCatz) (360)

Feral Interactive confirms November 28th Mac version release of LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Feral Interactive has today announced Friday, November 28th as the worldwide release date for the Mac version of LEGO® Indiana Jones: The Original AdventuresTM, a captivating take on the cinematic adventures of Hollywood’s iconic archaeologist.

Developed by TT Games©^TM and LucasArts – the same people behind LEGO Star Wars II – LEGO® Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures^TM takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO bricks and combines it with the wit, daring and non-stop action of the original movies.

With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO® Indiana Jones follows Indy’s escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Players can build and battle their way through their favourite cinematic moments, from Indy’s entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run.

“With the extra benefit of Lego Indiana Jones running on all Intel Macs including MacBooks, we are proud to be bringing another great title from TTGames and LucasArts to the Mac platform” said Feral Interactive’s David Stephen.

“We’re delighted to be bringing LEGO® Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures^TM to the Mac,” said Garry Edwards, Business Development Director of TT Games. “The winning combination of charming humour, intuitive puzzles and continent hopping adventure has been a great success and now everyone can enjoy it.”

The game will retail in North America for US $39.95, £29.95 (inc VAT) in the UK and €39.95 (inc VAT) throughout Europe. It is currently available to pre-order from Feral’s online store (http://www.feralinteractive.com/?section=buy&language=english).

Minimum system requirements call for a 1.8GHz Intel Mac only, 512MB RAM, 128MB graphics card, DVD drive and Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later.

More details and selected trailers of the game are now available at: http://feralinteractive.com/game/legoindy

Kivi’s Underworld is now on sale!

Dallas, Texas, November 3, 2008 - Soldak Entertainment today announced the availability of Kivi’s Underworld for Windows and Macs.
Kivi’s Underworld can be purchased at:
http://www.soldak.com/Kivis-Underworld/Buy.html

Kivi’s Underworld demo can be download from:
http://www.soldak.com/Kivis-Underworld/Demo.html

Kivi’s Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game. Explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior battling opponents toe to toe, rain down fire on your enemies with the dangerous Fire Mage, sneak disguised with stealth to confound your foes as a Scout, unleash the fury of the Berserker, or adventure with any of the other numerous playable characters.

It all starts after a mining expedition, led by Kivi (a young lumen warrior), ventured into unknown territory, and opened a pathway to a deadly race. Dark elves decimated them. Kivi is the lone survivor, yet no one believes him about the new threat, since dark elves are just a myth. Kivi was there; he saw. The dark elves are real and his people are in great danger. Reluctantly, Kivi realizes that it is up to him.

Playing as Kivi or any of his companions, you leave the safety of the protected, underground cities to rebuild the lost city of Defiance, recruit more lumen to your cause, and defeat this growing dark elf threat, before they destroy your homeland and all of your kind. The fate of the lumen is in your hands. Can you save the lumen people?

Although very easy to learn, mastering Kivi’s Underworld is a different matter. With a fast pace, over twenty playable characters, tons of powerups, many monsters using unique tactics and skills, numerous deadly traps, and multiple difficulty levels, even an expert player will be challenged.

You can go to http://www.soldak.com/
for more information about Kivi’s Underworld and Soldak Entertainment.

The Kivi’s Underworld demo is also available from the following
mirrors:

gamershell
Windows -http://www.gamershell.com/download_35288.shtml

Mac -http://www.gamershell.com/download_35290.shtml

AtomicGamer
Windows - http://www.atomicgamer.com/file.php?id=73015

Mac - http://www.atomicgamer.com/file.php?id=73014

WorthPlaying
Windows -http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=57206

FilePlanet
Windows -
http://www.fileplanet.com/193920/190000/fileinfo/Kivi’s-Underworld-Demo
<http://www.fileplanet.com/193920/190000/fileinfo/Kivi>

GameZone
Windows & Mac -http://downloads.gamezone.com/demos/d24761.htm

AusGamers
Windows -http://www.ausgamers.com/files/details/html/39978

Mac -http://www.ausgamers.com/files/details/html/39979

StrategyInformer
Windows -
http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/kivisunderworld/demo/27509.html

Whack the Dead : a playful addicting game for iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac

October 27, 2008 - Arriving in time for Halloween, Phelios, an independent Mac and PC game developer, has released their second game for iPhone and iPod Touch called, “Whack the Dead,” which is also available for Windows and Mac OS X viahttp://www.iplayphonegames.com. Whack the Dead was created with the PTK game engine.

About Whack the Dead

Whack the Dead is a playful addicting game for iPhone, iPod Touch,Mac and PC. Eliminate the zombies, eery creatures and beings from beyond the grave by whacking them. Grab the grenade to get rid of the bad guys as quickly as possible, freeze them by tapping on a snowman.

Find ammunition and other bonuses to help you out and to increase your score. Don’t whack the good guys, though! It can be tricky at times because players might find friendly folks and animals around but don’t get rid of them. If you do, well, you lose time and points, and you end up whacking the wrong things. Focus on the guys with green skin and a blank look in their eyes.

Whack the Dead for iPhone and iPod Touch is available for $2.99 at the iTunes store located at the following link:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=291592324&mt=8
Whack the Dead for Mac OS X and Windows is available as a freeware at the following web site address:
http://www.iplayphonegames.com

EGOSOFT’s X³: Terran Conflict Now Ready for Purchase on Steam

Final installment in the popular X series brings tons of new features

Würselen, Germany – October 20, 2008 – EGOSOFT, a renowned developer of acclaimed computer games for PC, Mac and Linux, announced today that the latest game in their popular X series, X³: Terran Conflict, is now available for purchase via Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games and digital content with over 15 million accounts around the world.

“Now that gamers can go and grab X3: Terran Conflict off Steam, we here at EGOSOFT couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Bernd Lehahn, managing director of EGOSOFT. “The vision we had for the X game series back in 1999 with X: Beyond the Frontier has been completely realized with X3:TC, and we’re confident that players will enjoy and appreciate all we’ve added to this final installment.”

As with the previous titles in the X series, X³: Terran Conflict is a combat and intergalactic space trading simulator set in the fictional X Universe, where different races compete against each other and travel to a wide variety of worlds and systems connected by jump-gates. This single-player science fiction experience features fast-paced first-person space combat, free-form, open exploration of a huge dynamic universe, and large-scale management of the player’s own intergalactic corporation, leading to the series’ phrase, “Trade. Fight. Build. Think.”

New to the X series with X³: Terran Conflict are:

- A brand new user interface allow full control using only the mouse
- New and improved mouse flight controls
- Several new races and factions, including Earth’s primary military force, the Terran United Space Command
- Independent, non-player owned corporations, complete with unique ships and stations, offering new friends or foes to players
- New group management system allowing for better control of large numbers of ships in your fleet
- Over 100 new ships and several new ship classes
- Double the amount of distinct weapons
- The ability to board and capture huge capital ships with your own mercenaries and soldiers

For more information about the X series, X³: Terran Conflict or EGOSOFT, please visit www.egosoft.com. For more information about Steam or to purchase X³: Terran Conflict, please visit www.steamgames.com

InstantAction now available for Mac Gamers

Mac vs. PC Gamers Battle for First Time Ever in a Web Browser

EUGENE, OREGON – October 2, 2008 –InstantAction, the website for gamers that combines the intensity of videogames with the accessibility of the web, announced the introduction of the InstantAction open beta for Mac OS X users. Mac gamers can register and play Rokkitball, Marble Blast Online, Think Tanks and the new FPS, Fallen Empire: Legions at http://www.instantaction.com/mac.

“Mac gamers have always been underserved by the games industry,” said Andy Yang, General Manager of InstantAction.com. “We plan to infuse the large Apple community with console quality games playable at work and at home through their laptops or desktops.”

InstantAction will also allow cross platform compatibility between Mac and PC users. Players from either operating system can join the same game and battle each other. InstantAction makes challenging friends as simple as instant messaging a link, taking all the complicated matchmaking out of the process. The site offers an entirely new way to “hang out” with friends by allowing you to take your party from game to game.

System requirements for InstantAction.com Mac Version are Mac OS X 10.4.11 (or later), Intel chipsets only. For Fallen Empire: Legions or Rokkitball, Mac OS X v10.5.4 and one of the following is required: GeForce™ 7 series, Geforce™ 8 series, Radeon™ HD series or Radeon™ X1900 series. Browsers supported are Safari 3 or Firefox 2 or later.

A recent closed beta tester, Sarvar Usmanov noted: “There aren’t enough games that work on Macs and it’s always good to see new ones, especially when they’re this good.”

About InstantAction

InstantAction is a website for gamers that combines the best of today’s videogame consoles with the best offerings on the Internet. The company draws from the intensity and functionality of videogames and the accessibility and reach of the web. InstantAction’s initial portfolio of original games range from high-profile studios to newly discovered game development talent. InstantAction was created by GarageGames, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). InstantAction is located in Eugene, OR and on the web athttp://www.instantaction.com.

Be a Flight Attendant: First Class Flurry Released for Mac

Be a Flight Attendant: First Class Flurry Released for Mac

Viqua Games today announced the release of First Class Flurry for Mac OS X. First Class Flurry, a new time-management casual game, lets players experience the job of a flight attendant as they help bring a bankrupt airline back to the top of the airline industry.

The game has already received raving reviews from leading casual game review sites such as Gamezebo.com. Rating First Class Flurry 4.5 stars out of 5, Gamezebo.com described First Class Flurry as having ‘Superb production values’ and also added that ‘Try as you might, the game won’t let you grow bored. The developers thought of everything, and First Class Flurry has it all – originality, variety, and a good upgrades system.’

In First Class Flurry, players control the airline’s top flight attendant Claire as she attends to the needs of passengers. The in-game tasks are what you’d expect for a flight attendant including activities such as serving drinks, preparing meals, handing out pillows, and helping passengers find their seats.

The game begins with Claire working in Economy Class and then advancing to Business Class, First Class and beyond. As players play through all 5 classes in the game, they will meet more than 20 different types of passengers, many of which provide new twists to the game. ‘We tried to make each passenger type add something new to the gameplay. ‘ said Chanon Sajjamanochai, the game’s producer.

A free trial of First Class Flurry for Mac and additional information about the game is available athttp://www.viquagames.com/games/first-class-flurry/

The full version can be bought online at ViquaGames.com for $19.95.

Penny Arcade Episode 2 goes gold and pricing announced

The Comedic RPG-Adventure Romp Continues This Fall for $14.95

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Oct. 1, 2008 – Hothead Games is pleased to announce that the anxiously-awaited Episode Two in its well-received Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness game series has reached Gold Master status for the Windows®, Mac® and Linux® versions. In recognition of this momentous milestone, Hothead has further announced that Episode Two will be priced at $14.95 for download this fall via the Greenhouse digital distribution service (www.playgreenhouse.com) and other popular digital distribution systems or 1200 Microsoft points on Xbox LIVE® Arcade. The PLAYSTATION®Network version of Episode Two is also expected for release shortly thereafter with similar pricing.

“Episode One was a huge investment for us and established a great base from which we built Episode Two. It allows us to focus even more on the fans in developing future games in the series,” said Hothead’s CEO, Vlad Ceraldi. “Our new game has a lot of great enhancements that were made possible by direct fan interaction and we are extremely excited to get our game into their hands and get their feedback.”

The madcap Penny Arcade experience continues in Episode Two where gamers return to the deranged 1920s universe of New Arcadia and rejoin Gabe and Tycho of the Startling Developments Detective Agency to visit crazy new areas, combat bigger and badder enemies, solve even more wacky puzzles and get ever closer to unraveling the mystery in the sinister heart of New Arcadia.

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two has been rated “M” for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board for all platforms.

“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Gabob Now Boarding for PC, Mac, Linux updated

Olive Hill, KY – September 8, 2008

Independent game developer Gabob is pleased to announce Now Boarding, available at www.nowboarding.us for PC, Mac, and Linux

Now Boarding is an action-tycoon game about running an airport.

Create calm from chaos in a busy airport. Get your passengers to the correct destination before they freak out!!

The team at Airways Airlines needs help to keep their airport open! Previous management fled the country and left the company upside down. Step in and take charge to get it running smoothly. Pick up and drop off passengers to a growing number of destinations. Route planes carefully and don’t leave anyone behind! The passengers get angry the longer they wait, so get them home before they freak out. However, there is help. Hire employees by choosing from a variety of fun characters. Lead the team to success.

Grow the airline by expanding to new cities. Keep up the fleet of planes to handle an increasing numbers of passengers. Renovate the terminal with seats, stores, and snacks to keep everyone happy. Decorate with plants and paintings to make it more inviting. Spread across the United Sates through 3 dynamic episodes. Perfect strategies with Free Play Mode and push limits with Survival Mode. Earn unlockables and achievements and set new records! Dive into a retro world with a hip soundtrack.

Now Boarding – a whole new kind of game. Experience it for yourself at www.nowboarding.us

UPDATE: Now Boarding version 1.1 now available! This update includes:
New Episodes covering Europe
New types of Aircraft, including Helicopter and Blimp
New employees and stores for the terminal
New Challenge Mode and Worldwide High Scores
New Advanced Plane Routing that will change the way you play

User Reviews for Now Boarding: web edition:

“This game is original. I have never played any game even like this. It’s fun smooth, and I love the idea of the game. You control everything, and it’s fun trying to make the passengers be happy so they don’t freak out.”
justgotpwned at armorgames.com

“Dang! That was such a tight game! I really enjoyed it. All the tactics involved in routing your plane correctly, and buying new equipment was really fun and I liked this game a lot.”
youdontseeme at armorgames.com

Requirements:
Windows, Mac or Linux
1 Ghz CPU 128MB RAM
Size: 11MB
Uses Adobe’s groundbreaking AIR platform

Pricing and Availability: $16.99 USD as digital download purchase at http://www.nowboarding.us Free demo available.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince announced for Summer ‘09

EA AND WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT CONFIRM HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE VIDEO GAME TO SHIP WITH FILM IN SUMMER 09
Harry Potter Video Game is THE place for fans to live the thrills, action and excitement of Harry Potter next summer
LONDON, UK – September 8, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today confirmed that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince^TM video game will be released globally Summer 2009, alongside the Warner Bros. Pictures’ film based on JK Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book.”We’re excited about the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game in development and its high level of authenticity and playability,” said Robert Nashak, Vice President EA Casual Studios. “We are creating an immersive game experience that Potter fans around the world will really enjoy playing as they fly and duel their way through the story of the film. The game will feature new Wii gestures and increased gameplay capabilities across all of the platforms.”

“The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince game will be an excellent interactive extension of the film and all of the new action that comes with it,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “EA is creating the Harry Potter video games that fans will love, and this game will deliver new gameplay elements and the magic players are looking forward to.

“We have enjoyed a wonderful partnership with EA in collaborating on the videogames for all of the Harry Potter films,” said Harry Potter film Producer David Heyman. “The visual look of the game for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is incredibly authentic to the film and will provide a truly compelling experience for everyone who plays.”

In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

Developed by EA’s Bright Light Studio, the team behind the worldwide success of the Harry Potter library of games including the most recent game released in the summer of 2007, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is scheduled for release Summer 2009 for the Wii^TM, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS^TM, Windows PC, Macintosh and mobile devices.

Ready, Set, Soft Serve!

Dairy Queen^® Being Served on PC and Macintosh

Raleigh, NC (September 8, 2008) – GameMill Entertainment and Spark Plug Games today announced the development of a new time management casual game based on the Dairy Queen® property, titled DQ Tycoon. The product will offer players the ability to manage a series of Dairy Queen® stores in a community with daily challenges including the creation of Blizzard® flavor treats for a rush of customers.

“GameMill and Spark Plug Games have captured the essence of what makes Dairy Queen so popular in communities across the country.” Jill Anderson, Senior Marketing Manager for International Dairy Queen “We look forward to working with them in the coming months to help finish the game and bring it to DQ lovers everywhere.”

Dairy Queen Tycoon will be one of the first time management games to have a strong brand behind it on the PC. Throughout the game, players will create Blizzard® treats, dip Dilly® Bars, and decorate the popular DQ Cakes. After hours, the player will manage the operation of up to four DQ stores, upgrading machines, managing staff, and keeping business running smoothly.

“Our goal is to create an entertaining game that also embraces the rich history of Dairy Queen and its place within the community“ Brian Kirkvold, Executive Producer for GameMill Entertainment.

DQ Tycoon will be available at retail stores across the country and online through many portals beginning December 1, 2008.

“Aside from being a great excuse for ‘research’ trips to our local Dairy Queen store, it is fantastic to be working with a strong brand that is recognized for its community involvement,” said John O’Neill, President of Spark Plug Games. “We are building a product that represents our passion to create entertaining games for the mass market.”

Online RPGs for Wii, PS3 and PC receive relaunce on NextGenBooks.com

Online RPGs Warrior Quest and The Broken Kingdoms Have Both Been Re-Launched Ahead of Forthcoming Special Editions and Sequels

Today NEXTGENBOOKS.COM re-launches two of its most popular online RPGs, bringing adventuring not only to PCs and Macs but to the Nintendo Wii, DS, Sony PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Portable. NEXTGENBOOKS.COM’s Warrior Quest, which recently celebrated over 100,000 plays, is a traditional RPG that blends card battles, monster collection and turn based combat to create a rich, charming, and accessible RPG experience. The game is playable on PC, Mac, Wii, and PS3 via their respective browsers and has received numerous updates since its original release. Today’s’ re-release marks the beginning of a new chapter for Warrior Quest with further updates and significant expansions planned over the coming months. In addition to bringing traditional RPG gaming to an expanded audience, Warrior Quest also integrates online leader boards and scoring that allows players, regardless of the platform they are playing on, to compete in weekly, monthly, and all-time charts.

The Half Broken Crown: The Broken Kingdoms is a point and click and adventure game that places players into a fantasy world in which they must complete quests set for them by the nefarious Lord Graceland, a local noble who has quietly gone insane amid the chaos of his crumbling world. The Half Broken Crown: The Broken Kingdoms, in addition to being playable on PC, Mac, Wii and PS3, can be played using browsers on both Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS. The game also features real time chat that allows gamers to communicate, share advice and enjoy the adventure together, across different platforms. A Special Edition of this game featuring re-mixed puzzles and new game play features is currently slated for an October 2008 release. A fully fledged sequel is currently in development with a release date to be announced in the coming months.

In addition to these two titles NEXTGENBOOKS.COM is also planning to re-release its interactive novel The Sword of Oz alongside the Special Edition of The Half Broken Crown: The Broken Kingdoms this October. The Sword of Oz is the action packed prequel to L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which combines literature and traditional storytelling with interactive elements that allow the reader to chose and manipulate the course and outcome of the story.

Both Warrior Quest and The Half Broken Crown: The Broken Kingdoms are online now and both are 100% free-to-play at WWW.NEXTGENBOOKS.COM. Future updates to both titles, along with the re-release of The Sword of Oz, are scheduled throughout the remainder of 2008 going into 2009.

Rake In Grass releases Archibald’s Adventures

Prague, Czech Republic – 1st September, 2008

Rake In Grass is proud to present the release of an action puzzle game Archibald‘s Adventures.

Archibald‘s Adventures offers gameplay mixed of action and puzzle elements with gradualy rising complexity. The player starts as a boy on skateboard, but soon he will roll in robotic vehicle capable of riding on walls and ceilings, fly on jet device or remotely control mysterious floating bubble able to switch distant mechanism or transport objects.

Help Archie to overcome all of the pitfalls of the Dr. Klumpfus mansion in this funny action puzzle game. Test your skills and wit in more than 100 uncanny levels!

Archie and crazy Professor Klumpfus are stuck in the professor’s mansion. The latest experiment of the goofy scientist went all wrong, and weird lifeforms escaped from their containment. Now a paranoid central computer locked both heroes up!

Archiblad‘s Adventures is available in a Windows PC version and in a Mac OS X version.

The main features:
- Go through 114 levels in this mind blowing action puzzle platform game
- Experience innovative gameplay with many unique features of the hero: transportation of objects, riding on walls and ceilings, flying with a jet armchair and more
- Use your wit and fast reaction to avoid nasty dangers of the mad scientist’s mansion
- Use the professor’s device pod to climb the walls or his artificial intelligence matter to solve riddles
- Encounter lots of weird and funny lifeforms running loose in the levels!
- Enjoy the great playability with a mouse or a keyboard

For more information please visit the official game site at
http://archibald.rakeingrass.com

Game screenshots are available at http://archibald.rakeingrass.com/screenshots.php

Free demo version to download at
Win: http://www.gameofyear.com/download/archibald_install.exe
Mac: http://www.gameofyear.com/download/archibald.dmg

Multiwinia Pre-orders go Live!

Multiwinia Pre-orders go Live!

25th August 2008: We’re delighted to announce that the Introversion store is now taking pre-orders for Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest. Be the first to play Multiwinia on launch day by pre-ordering your copy now and you’ll obtain your Authentication key in advance, delivered straight to your email address!

There will be a three-tiered pre-order menu; digital download, digital download plus boxed unit, or customers will be able to treat themselves and purchase our limited edition special pack presented in a beautiful custom-made Darwinian tin. These Darwinia logo-embossed tins will be exclusive to the Introversion Store and will contain DVDs of both Multiwinia and Darwinia, a fantastic coffee-table book featuring award-winning artwork from both games, the complete postcard set of Multiwinia cartoons and our very own Darwinian foam toys, loved by journalists and fans alike!
For more information on all the different pre-order options and prices please head to our store http://store.introversion.co.uk.

Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest will be released on 19th September 2008. It will be available to buy from the Introversion store, Steam, and from all major retailers. A Mac version will also be available from Ambrosia Software.

About Multiwinia
Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest is Introversion’s fourth stand-alone title due to be released on the 19th September 2008. With a choice of six action-packed multiplayer game modes, and 40 unique maps set in one of the most beautiful, retro-arcade inspired game environs ever created, Multiwinia promises to be the ultimate homage to the halcyon days of gaming. Challenge your opponent to a game of stick-man slaughter, and watch digital-war unfold, as your Multiwinian army struggles to complete a chosen task faster and better than your rival’s. It’s fast, it’s furious, and only the flattest will survive!

For more information on Multiwinia and its release, please visit: http://www.multiwinia.com.