WizKids®’ popular constructible strategy game comes to Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PLAYSTATION®Network this fall with Rocketmen: Axis of Evil. In this arcade shooter, players will join the heroes of the Alliance of Free Planets in their white-knuckled, frenzied struggle to free the Solar System from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra. Up to four players will be able to cooperatively shoot their way through multiple levels, powering up their weapons, picking up bonuses and laying waste to anything that moves. 

Key features

• Fast-paced arcade action
• 1 – 4 players on or offline
• Online multiplayer gameplay through a variety of mini games that let players instantly jump into existing games
• Design and build your own character for both single and multi-player games, each with their own unique skills and look
o Male or female
o Three races – Human, Mercurian or Venusian
o Three classes – Fighter, Engineer, Outcast
• Further character customization options through new items and abilities earned by progressing through a variety of quests
• Multiple hours of gameplay with plenty of levels, hordes of enemies, huge bosses and engaging story for maximum replay value
• Beautiful cartoon-like art style brings life to the characters and environments
• Competitive online ranking system
• High definition 1080i graphics

Rocket man axis of evil is an xbox live top down shooter with rpg elements, if you looking for something cheap, addictive and fun with 4 player local and xbox live play, then this is for you.

The game lets you customise your character with different colours, suits , hair styles etc and also a choice of character called rebel, mercury, Venus which are kinda like three races. Your then able to choose weather to be a warrior engineer and outcast. Once you have created you character your ready to go.

 

The next thing you see is a cut scene very much like a comic book with some animation, good dialogue, some cut scenes have a comedy side to them and are funny from time to time. you get cut scenes in between missions and at important points in levels, they are quite fun to watch but if your bored you can easily press the x button to skip. The storyline is very simple, rocket man(you) and the alliance have to save the galaxy against the legion of Terra. Your missions are based on ships, planets and other space objects.

The controls for the game are very easy, you use your left analog to turn and move and you use your right analog to aim, you aim by pointing the analog in different directions, RB can switch through secondary weapons and RT can fire them, all basic and easy to get used to.

 Also when firing your primary weapon you can strafe left to right with your left analog stick to avoid incoming fire. While in the game you come across an arsenal of weapons which range from fast laser type weapons, shotgun, and a razor disc launcher that can bounce of walls.

 

Its best you keep firing when using these weapons as you only have a limited amount of time to use them until that weapon gets reverted back to your basic laser pistol, after killing groups of men you usually find one of these weapons. Secondary weapons can be rockets , homing missiles, mounted guns and mines, these weapons can come in short supply and are best to store up and use against tough characters such as bosses. On your travels you will also collect cash, life and xp points from killing enemies, although you lose xp when you die. After every mission you get to upgrade your character using the the money you have found. You can upgrade your armour and all types of weapons, my favourite part is stats upgrade. You can upgrade your speed, damage, demolition, engineering, evasion and life. All is vital as you pro cede through the game and face harder tasks.

The gaming graphic and sound quality are pretty much on par with live games like 3d ultra mini golf or mad tracks, maybe better but who can complain, this is a cheaply priced game and worth it.

Overall its worth the buy , great for groups, local or live play. I have to admit it can get boring playing single player, mainly because you face a horde of enemies and your guaranteed to die on every level without multi player help. Available on xbox live arcade for 800 points, buy it right now!

Game play 8/10 easy controls, fun to play , get a group going.

Graphics 8/10 good for an arcade download

Controls 9/10 so easy and go well with this top down shooter

Sound 8/10 again its all good! He he

Overall 8.2/10 its a fun game with plenty of levels, good price, 4 players. What more do you need.

 

JoWooD Productions Announces 2nd Add-On for The Guild 2

Liezen, Austria, March 18th 2008; Until now, only the cities of Germany, England and other Nothern regions were part of the successful The Guild series. JoWooD Productions is now working on the new Add-on for The Guild 2 which will take the player to the most fascinating city of the 15^th century: Venice. Built on more than hundred islands and popular for the gondoliers with their famous songs Venice is still the pearl of the Adria.

“The Guild 2 – Venezia“ will show the fascinating ambience of Venice. Small Sidestreets, Gondolieres and the mystical carnival promise many hours of game fun. Live your life in The Guild 2 – Venezia like the medieval population did – build up your family, earn money and enjoy the romance of Venice. Maybe you will meet the famous Casanova.

Enjoy the fascinating history of Venice – the city which is today as fascinating as in the past. Release of the standalone Game will be End of September 2008.

We will keep you informed of this exciting development!

2008 World-Release In Celebration of Street Fighter’s 20th Anniversary

SAN MATEO, Calif — March 19, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is proud to confirm the main cast for its live-action Street Fighter movie based on the hugely popular video game series.

The story revolves around fan-favorite Chun-Li, who will be portrayed by actress Kristen Kreuk (of Smallville fame). Michael Clark Duncan, Neal McDonough, and Taboo of Black Eyed Peas are also on board to round out this all-star cast. The film will be made in conjunction with Hyde Park Films, and will be distributed by 20th Century Fox for a scheduled 2009 worldwide release.

The Street Fighter movie is only one of many projects Capcom has planned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Street Fighter®. Summer 2008 will see the Japanese arcade release of the much-anticipated Street Fighter® IV.

Street Fighter was first released in 1987 to critical acclaim for its innovative features. This was followed up in 1991 with the smash hit Street Fighter® II, which broke records by being available in 500 thousand arcade cabinets and selling over 25 million units on home systems. These records cemented Street Fighter’s reputation as one of the most popular fighting game series of all time and ensured that the fighting genre would become a staple of the gaming world.

The cast so far includes:
• Chun-Li: Kristin Kreuk. Plays the role of Lana Lang in the WB television series Smallville .

• Balrog: Michael Clarke Duncan. The Island (2005), Sin City (2005), Daredevil (2003), The Scorpion King (2002), Planet of the Apes (2001), See Spot Run (2001), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), The Green Mile (1999), Breakfast of Champions (1999), Armageddon (1998)

• M. Bison: Neal McDonough. The Hitcher (2007), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), The Guardian (2006), Timeline (2003), MinorityReport (2002), Band of Brothers (2001)

• Vega: Taboo. Member of popular R&B music group Black Eyed Peas and recipient of three Grammy Awards.

• Charlie Nash: Chris Klein. We Were Soldiers (2002), American Pie (1999)