Milton Keynes, October 8th, 2007. Gamers in and around Milton Keynes have a chance to compete in the UK’s first computer game tournament to feature the unique new Iron Grip universe.

The UK Lan Party has organised a PC Gaming tournament, which takes place at the York House Youth Centre in Milton Keynes on the 12th - 14th October.

The tournament will feature a multiplayer competition using Iron Grip: The Oppression – a unique new game which blends two of the world’s favourite PC gaming genres – the first person shooter and real-time strategy - into one entirely new experience.

ISOTX, the company behind Iron Grip: The Oppression are providing prizes for the winners of the two competitions featuring the game. Amazon vouchers for $100 and $250 are up for grabs for the winners of the two rounds featuring Iron Grip.

Iron Grip: The Oppression is a total conversion modification or ‘mod’, which takes an existing game and creates something entirely new. Iron Grip uses the hugely popular ‘Half Life 2′ game engine to create an entirely new style of gameplay.

Players can choose to compete on one of two sides. The first, known as ‘Rahmos’ is an oppressive regime, where players must maintain their dominance over a rebellious population. This part of the game is played as ‘real-time strategy’, in which players look at the action from above and control multiple groups of solider and weaponry in order to defeat the rebels.

The second part of the game is played from the resistance point-of-view. This takes the form of a ‘first person shooter’, where the multiple players see through the players eyes and go into combat against the tyrannical Rahmos and his/her troops, to gain their freedom.

This combination of genres is something new within the gaming world. No mainstream game for PC or console has yet managed to blend two such distinct styles of gameplay into one title.

Suzie Fleming, the Community Manager of ISOTX, the company which created Iron Grip, said, “We’re delighted to be bringing the world’s first official Iron Grip competition to the UK with the UK Lan Party. Iron Grip offers gamers something quite new and different with it’s combination of different genres and gameplay. We’re confident gamers in the UK will enjoy the game and we’re looking forward to seeing them in Milton Keynes later this month.

To find out more information about the tournament, to book a place or contact the organisers, visit: http://www.uklp.net/index.php?mmsel=3&eventID=44

For more information on Iron Grip: The Oppression, the Iron Grip universe and to see more material on this unique new gaming experience, visit www.isotx.com

Attention All Armchair Generals: Panzer Tactics DS Video #1 Available Now!

Developer commentary in new video delivers first impressions of upcoming Nintendo DS^TM strategy title

Darmstadt, October 8th, 2007 – The first in a new series of four “Producer in a Box” videos for the upcoming strategy title Panzer Tactics DS is now available for download. This first video in the series introduces viewers to the first authentic, turn-based WWII strategy game for the Nintendo DS™. In the video, project manager Johanna Schober from Austrian development studio Sproing explains the game’s different play modes and starts one of the first missions.

The video is available for download from:
www.panzertactics.com

Three more videos – due to be released over the coming weeks – will showcase the wide variety of units, special commando units and officers as well as the game’s comprehensive multi-player mode. Panzer Tactics DS will be released in the US, Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the fourth quarter of 2007 exclusively for the Nintendo DS™

Story
1939: The world stands on the brink of one of the greatest armed conflicts in the history of mankind: the Second World War. Players assume command of the most powerful armies of the time: The German Wehrmacht, the Soviet Army or the Allied Forces. Experience the demanding strategic level of the conflict n three historically-based campaigns for the first time ever on a handheld platform.

Features

• Three exciting single-player campaigns on the side of the German Wehrmacht, the Soviet Army or the Allied Forces
• 30 nerve-wracking, historical missions, including undercover missions behind enemy lines
• Over 150 different marine, land and air units as well as 20 different special attacks
• 30 heroic officers who provide their units additional motivation
• Exceptional depth of play and complex computer opponent behaviour make the game playable again and again
• Multi-player mode for up to 4 players on 10 different multi-player maps (LAN, Wi-Fi, Hot Seat mode)
• Online ranking table
• Playable using stylus, buttons or a combination of both
• Optional bonus mission goals to unlock additional missions and tactical optimizations
• Wide variety of combat animations for all units and a wide range of special effects for explosion and weather depiction

Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe Date Announced

Legendary Combat Sports Game Goes Live 17th October 2007.

Empire Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (NASDAQ: SSTR), today announced that the eagerly awaited, classic combat sports game Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe, will be available on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® via Xbox LIVE® Arcade from 17th October 2007.

Regarded as a break-though title that took the sports genre to a new level, the Bitmap Brothers classic, Speedball, was first released for the Amiga in 1990 and quickly became a huge success. However it wasn’t until the release of its sequel, Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe that the title reached new gaming heights and sold over 2 million units. It is still considered by many to be one of the best games of all time. The Xbox LIVE Arcade version is a perfect conversion of Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe but with the addition of an all-new High Definition version, more teams and downloadable content, whilst still retaining all the classic elements that have made it a firm favourite amongst gamers.

Empire Interactive has recently enjoyed great success with the release of arcade classic Double Dragon, where it has become one of the most popular full games downloads on Xbox LIVE Arcade (400MP). The highly anticipated release of this legendary game should further cement Empire’s position as a leading provider of casual games in the online marketplace.

Ian Higgins, CEO Empire Interactive said, “Xbox LIVE Arcade is the ideal environment for this exciting new high definition version of Speedball. With the addition of extra content packs and downloadable content, gamers will at last have the ultimate version of the game.”

Clive Kabatznik, CEO of Silverstar Holdings commented, “Speedball 2 will undoubtedly add to our earlier successes on Xbox LIVE Arcade and further demonstrates our ability to cost effectively redeploy classic titles on all major formats and a multitude of distribution channels.”

Mike Montgomery, of developers Bitmap Brothers said, “The team are all as passionate about Speedball today as they were back in the day. The evolution of the game to Xbox LIVE Arcade will provide renewed interest and excitement for Speedball fans old and new”.

The title was recently voted one of the most wanted games for Xbox LIVE Arcade in an article by the Computer and Video Games website. At a cost of 800MP its arrival will please both hard-core fans and new generations of gamers who have yet to experience what some believe is the finest combat sports game ever made.

Xbox LIVE Arcade is the central destination for Xbox 360 gamers to find, download, try, and buy smaller games on the Xbox 360 console. Xbox LIVE Arcade offers a large catalogue of fun, broad-appeal games that can be downloaded via Xbox LIVE.

London (8th October 2007) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that the eagerly awaited FINAL FANTASY XII®: REVENANT WINGS™ will be released across all PAL territories in early 2008 exclusively on the Nintendo DS™ handheld system.

Set one year after the events of the best-selling FINAL FANTASY XII, FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS answers all your questions about what happens next to your heroes Vaan, Penelo, Fran and Balthier. Return to the land of Ivalice and meet new characters, visit unexplored locations and embark upon a brand new breathtaking adventure.

FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS sees the evolution of the innovative Gambit system that allows automated commands to be issued during real-time combat. Smart Touch Screen controls provide complete power over your actions and allow you to play solely using the Nintendo DS stylus.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “I am delighted that we are providing fans with another opportunity to enjoy the beautiful world of Ivalice with FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS. With the same high-production values including movies and music, this is a stunning sequel that expands upon the original game and that makes full use of the Nintendo DS hardware.”

About FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS

Story

AN AGE WHEN MAGICK WAS COMMONPLACE AND AIRSHIPS PLIED THE SKIES…

“Purvama, the floating lands. In the border-skies they wait. Untrodden, unknown.”

So the legend went. And the children who heard it turned their eyes to the skies, and dreamed. The Cache of Glabados is the key, throwing wide the doors of fading memory.
There, above, an all but forgotten land – demesne of the winged ones.

Features

• Experience a tale that takes you beyond the amazing events of FINAL FANTASY XII
• Stunning 3D graphics, music and video bring the land of Ivalice to life and push the capabilities of the Nintendo DS
• Take control of your favourite characters using the intuitive stylus and Nintendo DS Touch Screen
• Experience real-time battles using the innovative Gambit system
• Collect and synthesise items and treasures to create new rare items
• More summons than in any other FINAL FNATASY game
• Epic soundtrack from the composer of FINAL FANTASY XII
• Fully localised for Europe with French, Italian, German and Spanish translations and adjusted difficulty levels

The BBFC has rejected a revised version of the video game Manhunt 2. This follows the rejection of the original version of the game in June. The distributor had set in motion an appeal to the Video Appeals Committee against that decision, and this was suspended while the revised version was considered for classification.

David Cooke, Director of the BBFC said:
“We recognise that the distributor has made changes to the game, but we do not consider that these go far enough to address our concerns about the original version. The impact of the revisions on the bleakness and callousness of tone, or the essential nature of the gameplay, is clearly insufficient. There has been a reduction in the visual detail in some of the ‘execution kills’, but in others they retain their original visceral and casually sadistic nature.

“We did make suggestions for further changes to the game, but the distributor has chosen not to make them, and as a result we have rejected the game on both platforms. The decision on whether or not an appeal goes ahead lies with the distributor.”

Stourbridge, England – October 8, 2007 – Video games publisher and games developer Data Design Interactive are pleased to announce; ‘Offroad Extreme, Mini Desktop Racing and Monster Truck Arenas’ have all gained Gold status for the Nintendo Wii and will be released in the 4th Quarter 2007 under the companies dedicated Nintendo Wii label Popcorn Arcade.

These three games offer distinctive driving experiences from ‘Mini Desktop Racing’ where you race in a one-inch miniature world in officially licensed Minis, where everyday objects appear immense in size and can become lethal hazards. ‘OffRoad Extreme’ is where off road racing takes on a whole new meaning! You will race a variety of off road vehicles through tough challenging environments, around rugged terrain, along valleys and through ancient cave structures and finally ‘Monster Trux Arenas’ lets you drive awesome, monstrous machines in some of the toughest arenas and bump, smash and crash into other drivers to send them off the road, bursting into a flaming hunk of twisted metal.

These games will be added to their Christmas line up of 14 Nintendo Wii titles that the company is in the process of releasing this year.

Enter the super-charged turbo driven world of Off Road Extreme. This is where off road racing takes on a whole new meaning!

• You will race a variety of off road vehicles through visually stunning environments, around rugged terrain, along valleys and through ancient cave structures.

• Choose from a vast selection of detailed off road machines with an impressive 32 unique track variations including quarries, canyons and mines.

• Featuring realistic weather conditions during day and night.

• Earn prize money to unlock hidden extras, including upgrades, extra challenges, extra courses and much more.

• Utilising the Wii controls to allow you to use the wireless Wii Remote as a steering wheel.

• Be careful though, every time your vehicle takes some on damage you will have to pay for your repairs.

• Challenge your friends in the Multi-player mode, allowing you to compete Head to Head in these awesome machines.

Mini Desktop Racing features breakneck racing in the fastest officially licensed Mini game on the Wii.

• Tear past your opponents in Championship and Single Race mode or try to shave seconds off your record in Time Trial.

• Mini Desktop Racing lets you loose with a crazy selection of officially licensed Minis, each accurately rendered with distinctive performance abilities.

• Racing your inch-long miniatures around the wildest tracks where everyday objects appear immense in size and can become lethal hazards.

• Hurl around familiar household environments knocking over trackside objects and causing havoc for your opponents.

• Build up your skills and quick reflexes to unlock hidden extras including new Minis, upgrades, tracks and much more.

• Use the Wii Remote in the driving position and control your Mini like you hands were on the steering wheel itself, tilting your controller to maneuver around corners or to ram an opponent off the track. Feel every bump as you controller vibrates.

• Compete against friends, wheel to wheel in the insanely competitive multiplayer mode with each track individually designed for a unique racing experience.

Monster Trux Arenas lets you drive these awesome, monstrous machines in some of the toughest arenas known to man.

• Choose from a selection of seriously hardcore Monster Trucks and burn your way around gravel slopes, mud soaked arenas and in a variety of weather conditions.

• Master these machines and unlock hidden extras, including even bigger trucks, upgrades, extra courses and much more.

• Bump, smash and crash into other drivers to send them off the road, bursting into a flaming hunk of twisted metal.

• Utilising the Wii control system to create a heart pounding, bone shaking and extreme four wheeled excitement.

• Outstanding single player game modes, including numerous championships and single race challenges. Break the lap record in the Time Trial mode or build up your machine, ready for the International Arena Challenge.

• Challenge your friends in the Multi-player mode, allowing you to compete Head to Head in these awesome machines.

For more information, screens and video please visit

www.popcorn-arcade.com

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Chronos Twins DS Shooter 12-Oct £19.99

Leading video game developer and publisher, Fireglow Games™, best known for its Sudden Strike® series, today announced that release date of “The Golden Path of Plumeboom” is October 8th 2007.

In the game player has to open magical locks to get to the hidden treasure. On his way to the treasure player has to complete 100 unique levels with the help of various power-ups. The game introduces an unique game mechanics promising a lot of fun!

Trailer of “The Golden Path of Plumeboom” can be downloading at the following address:

Click Here

About FIREGLOW

Fireglow Games is a game developer and publisher.
Fireglow has developed and published four games in the Sudden Strike series (Sudden Strike, Sudden Strike Forever, Sudden Strike II and Sudden Strike – Resource War). Fireglow is now developing other games for the Sudden Strike series (http://www.suddenstrike.com – including Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory), and is also launching other independent brands, Stranger (http://www.strangergame.com – Stranger RTS/RPG game) and Plumeboom (http://www.plumeboom.com – Plumeboom series of casual games).
For more information about Fireglow, visit http://www.fireglowgames.com/