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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Lite - Free for the iPhoneT and iPodR touch

Filed in GamesRocker Plus at 12.43pm on 26 May 10

Rockstar Games have made a version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Apple iPhone™ and iPod® touch available for free. Chinatown Wars Lite is your introduction into Liberty City’s criminal underground. As Huang Lee, help Uncle Wu “Kenny” Lee in his quest for revenge and control of the Triad Gangs of Liberty City. Immerse yourself in the first three missions from the full game and get ready for hotwiring, reckless driving, heart-pounding gunfights and plenty of hot pursuits.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is compatible with iPhone™ and iPod® Touch Firmware 3.12 and above.
Capcom announce Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds

Filed in GamesRocker Plus at 13.34pm on 20 May 10
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and the legendary Marvel Entertainment, LLC today announced the latest installment in their epic fighting game series with Marvel™ vs. Capcom® 3: Fate of Two Worlds.

It’s been a decade since Marvel™ vs. Capcom® 2: New Age of Heroes was first released and now the most popular Marvel and Capcom characters join forces again in a re-envisioned team fighting game for a new generation. Fill the shoes of legendary characters from the most beloved franchises in entertainment as you battle in the first VS. Fighting game powered by Capcom’s MT Framework.

“We are so pleased to be working with Marvel again. Marvel vs. Capcom 3 has been one of the most requested titles for us to produce by our fans,” said Christian Svensson, Corporate Officer and Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development at Capcom. “Our Capcom development studio is creating the most epic fighting game ever developed and Marvel’s input into that process has been invaluable.”

Get set for the ultimate faceoff when Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds hits PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in Spring 2011.

In other Capcom related news, the company have teamed with Zazzle to create a new range of custom gear and a new digital store...

Capcom and Zazzle are teaming up to give Capcom fans the opportunity to create a plethora of customized and unique Capcom products using some of Capcom's most beloved characters and brands! Starting today, Zazzle, a leader in on-demand retail manufacturing, will open four new Capcom-inspired online shops allowing fans to customize and purchase a variety of goods with their favorite Capcom characters. Check it out at zazzle.com/capcom

Capcom's classic characters and most popular content will now be available for the Capcom community to customize a wide variety of products including hoodies, t-shirts, skateboards, posters, mugs, postage stamps and more. By leveraging Zazzle's proprietary technology and on-demand manufacturing capabilities, gamers can now become the ultimate Capcom fan with the gear they customize.
Red Dead Redemption Trailer: Gentlemen & Vagabonds

Filed in GamesRocker Plus at 11.12am on 25 March 10

Presenting the latest video from Red Dead Redemption, “Gentlemen & Vagabonds”. An introduction to just a few of the men of repute and dubious valor you’ll meet across the frontier – including Nigel West Dickens, Seth Briars, Professor Harold MacDougal and many more. Now available for viewing in high-definition at rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption.
Codemasters announces International Cricket 2010

Filed in GamesRocker Plus at 14.09pm on 18 March 10

Complete with all new ‘Action Cam’ that will take gamers right onto the pitch and into the heat of battle, Codemasters® today announced International Cricket 2010™, coming this summer for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.

International Cricket 2010 is set to continue Codemasters 15 year association with world class cricket and follows last summer’s Number One best seller Ashes Cricket 2009. Produced by Codemasters and developed by Trickstar Games, the Australian developer with a team pedigree that includes Ashes Cricket 2009 and the Brian Lara series, IC 2010 steps up to the crease with a range of innovations and enhancements to set the new standard in authentic cricket gaming.

The new Action Cam will immerse players in all the on-pitch drama, intensity and excitement of fiercely competitive international cricket. Supplementing traditional broadcast views, players can now feel the satisfaction of smashing home 90mph+ deliveries and experience the thrill of thundering down the track to bowl from Action Cam’s new on-field perspectives.

A key addition to the range of fielding, bowling and batting improvements is the new ‘Power Stick’. Giving batsmen 360° analogue power and direction control, Power Stick enables the widest selection of shots, from pushing quick singles to gaps in the field to risky shots and everything in between.

Officially licensed by the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to feature official players, stadia and kits, International Cricket 2010 can be enjoyed in a wide range of game modes including new instant tournaments. A comprehensive player editor enables gamers to put themselves into the game and the squad editor allows players to edit the player name, appearance, team and attributes of all athletes. Gamers can compete as any of the expanded roster of 16 nations at an improved selection of 21 stadia around the world, including Lord’s, the Home of Cricket.

“With a focus on taking gamers into the action like never before, International Cricket 2010 will deliver the most authentic cricket gaming yet,” said John Szoke, Producer, Codemasters. “Codemasters enjoys an unrivaled heritage in producing cricket games, and International Cricket 2010 will build on this success with a range of innovative gameplay features and enhancements.”

“We’re delighted to partner with Codemasters to develop the next leap forward in cricket gaming,” said Tony Parkes, Studio Director, Trickstar games. “Our passionate team of industry veterans, which includes development talent who have worked on the Brian Lara series and Ashes 2009, is determined to deliver the most immersive and intuitive cricket experience for all fans of the sport.”

Complete with local and online multiplayer, International Cricket 2010 launches this summer for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3. For the latest news and screens, visit a codemasters.com/cricket.
F1 2010 heralds a new generation of high definition FORMULA ONE games

Filed in GamesRocker Plus by John Constantine at 14.08pm on 10 March 10

A new generation of FORMULA ONE games will come to high definition consoles and PC later this year as Codemasters® today announced that F1 2010 will be released this September for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC Games For Windows®.

As the official game of the 2010 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, F1 2010 will include all of the official teams, drivers and circuits from the coming season. F1 2010 will feature the return of seven times FORMULA 1 Drivers’ World Champion Michael Schumacher, the introduction of several new teams, and the brand new Korean International Circuit that will host the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX.

The September launch will see F1 2010 become the first official FORMULA ONE game to appear for Xbox 360 and marks the return of FORMULA ONE to PC after an eight year absence. The arrival of the HD editions of FORMULA ONE follows Codemasters’ extremely successful launch of F1 2009 for Wii and PSP, which became a top five best seller throughout the past holiday period.

In F1 2010 gamers will take on the full, expanded grid in a variety of game modes including GRAND PRIX, Championship, Time Trial and an extensive, innovative Career mode. F1 2010 will also feature a highly advanced damage model, fully dynamic weather system and extensive competitive multiplayer options.

In production at Codemasters Studios Birmingham, F1 2010 is being developed using the EGO Game Technology Platform, Codemasters’ proprietary tech that powered the critically acclaimed, million-plus selling Colin McRae: DiRT 2 and Race Driver: GRID. The award-winning technology has been further developed to accurately recreate the unique aerodynamics and handling of 200MPH+ FORMULA ONE cars. The tech combined with Codemasters’ unprecedented access to FORMULA ONE teams and drivers will ensure that F1 2010 delivers the most authentic FORMULA ONE racing experience yet. F1 2010 will be released September 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation