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Electronic Arts and id Software announce that Orcs & Elves has begun shipping to retail locations worldwide for the Nintendo DS system. Orcs & Elves is a first-person fantasy role playing game created by id Software and developed exclusively for EA by Fountainhead Entertainment. Orcs & Elves is one of the first games developed specifically for the mobile platform that has crossed over to another game-specific device.

A breathtaking dungeon-crawling fantasy RPG, Orcs & Elves casts gamers as a young half-elf exploring a massive Dwarven fortress riddled with ancient treasure, powerful weapons, and waves of ruthless enemies, on a quest to expel the ultimate evil from the mountain’s core.
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THQ and JAKKS Pacific have announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is now available at major retailers throughout North America. The latest addition to the fighting video game franchise turns the Superstars of today into the Legends of tomorrow, delivering prominent new features and enhancements, in addition to debuting on three new platforms ¨C the Wii home video game system, Nintendo DS and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is also available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PlayStation Portable, with the wireless version slated to launch on various mobile carriers worldwide throughout November. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is rated “T” for Teen.
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THQ has announced that Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command has shipped to retail outlets worldwide for the PlayStation Portable system, marking the debut of Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 franchise on the handheld gaming system. Delivering a cinematic and strategic turn-based single-player campaign and a dynamic global multiplayer element, Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command is also scheduled to be made available to Nintendo DS consumers later this fall.
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EA Mythic has released new information, screenshots, videos and concept art from their upcoming MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Featuring career profiles for the Witch Elf and Swordmaster classes, as well as a sneak peak at the bow-wielding Shadow Warrior, these new details are sure to please fans awaiting the title’s 2008 release. Video content includes a new game trailer, plus first game play footage of Altdorf, the Empire capital city. Also featured are overviews of Chrace and the Blighted Isle – the starter zones for the Dark Elf and High Elf player armies – and hordes of new concept art.

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By popular demand, the “Power Hour” sessions will return to the upcoming interactive entertainment industry conference: The D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2008. Going into its eleventh year, the gathering of industry giants is hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) and will take place February 6-8, 2008 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.

The “Power Tools: The Best Way to Build Tomorrow’s Games” session will be made up of three 20-minute presentations and will deliver candid opinions and hard learned lessons on the pros and cons of building technology from the ground up versus using a third-party solution like Havok, Unreal or idTech. “Power Hour” session participants will be game developers in the trenches, including:
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Girls of all ages have something to look forward to this holiday season as they explore the magical land of Andalasia and modern-day New York City in Enchanted from Disney Interactive Studios. In stores now and inspired by the major motion picture, Walt Disney Pictures’ Enchanted, Enchanted for Nintendo DS allows players to become Giselle, Prince Edward and Pip as they embark on epic adventures inspired by the movie and beyond.
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Atari has announced that its forthcoming apocalyptic action blockbuster Alone in the Dark will launch for Wii and Playstation 2 in addition to Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3, and Windows PCs.

Developed by Hydravision, Alone in the Dark for Wii and PS2 follows the same story as the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC version, where over the course of one apocalyptic night, hero Edward Carnby must uncover the earth-shattering secret hidden in New York’s iconic Central Park.
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KOEI has announced the release of Dragoneer’s Aria. Designed from the ground up for the PSP this epic fantasy RPG combines everything that has made top quality traditional RPGs so compelling while adding some clever new ideas to the mix. Developed by Japanese Strategy RPG specialists, Nippon Ichi, in partnership with Hitmaker, Dragoneer’s Aria is set for release on Sony’s PSP across Europe in February 2008.

…The world was at peace thanks to the six elemental dragons of fire, water, thunder, earth, wind, and ice. In this world, dragons control both nature and the climate and they are worshiped by both humans and humanoids as the guardians of the world. Because of their significance, elite knight corps known as dragoons protect the dragons from harm. When a mysterious black dragon suddenly appears and begins destroying the kingdom the dragoons fight back, but are powerless against the black dragon’s fearsome strengths. Now a young knight recruit called Valen must fight together with the brave warriors he meets on his journey to save the guardians of the world.
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Sumthing Else Music Works, through its licensing relationship with Epic Games, presents Unreal Tournament 3: The Soundtrack. The 2 disc set will be released on November 20th to retail outlets through Nile Rodgers’ Sumthing Else Music Works label.
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Join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots and 20 other twisted fairy tale friends in “Shrek n Roll”, a puzzle game designed for ogres of all ages on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 .

Navigate through 16 challenging mazes across four unique environments in Far Far Away’s newest competitive tournament. Test your tilting and rolling skills in Single Player mode, challenge others in Versus mode, or work together with friends and family in 2-player local Co-op mode. The game will be available this Wednesday, 14th November.
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written by BTGold.com \\ tags: Xbox, Xbox 360