The Mobile Game, EA SPORTS™ Fight Night Round 3 is now available on all major wireless carriers throughout North America. The game will also be adapted to the PS3 platform soon and EA expects its to be a sure shot hit with all Boxing lovers and mobile gamers. Fight Night Round 3 features popular boxers like Oscar de la Hoya, Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins and is extremely customizable. Thus one can customize their boxer’s look and fighting style, train like they want and build their name in the boxing world too.

“Fight Night Round 3 has all the ingredients of a world-class mobile game – beautiful graphics, one-handed and intuitive gameplay, and the pick-up-and-play quality that mobile gamers love,” said Travis Boatman, vice president worldwide studios, EA Mobile. “EA SPORTS FIGHT NIGHT is sure to become a hallmark franchise for EA Mobile.”

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The highly addictive simulation game SimCity is now available for our mobile phones! Electronics Arts have announced that SimCity is now available on major U.S. carriers and now players can build their fantasy cities on the go! Just like the original, players will build the ultimate city from a comprehensive set of maps and then plan residential, commercial and industrial areas. One needs to attract as many Sims as possible and the game can never be won or lost!

SimCity is one of the most significant game franchises of the past 20 years and we’re thrilled to bring it to the mobile phone market,” said Travis Boatman, vice president worldwide studios, EA Mobile. “For the first time, players will have the ability to pick up and build a city while on the go -- any time, any place.”

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That’s right, the Nintendo DS will soon be able to play music. How is this possible? A special cartridge that can accept SD memory cards, and from there it will locate and play MP3 files. The player will come with a 512MB SD card, but users can use ones of larger capacity. Unfortunately, video files are completely incompatible. Too bad, so sad.

This function will also be available for the Game Boy Advanced and the Game Boy Micro, and looks like it will lead to a complete repackaging of the DS as we know it.

Those who are into World of Warcraft (WOW) and other Massively Mulitplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPG) have finally had their prayers answered. Asus has released the G1 and G2, two laptop computers specifically designed with PC gamers in mind.

The difference between the G1 and G2 is only a matter of color and screen size. The G1 has a 15.4 inch screen with green Direct Flash lights on the side, while the G2 has red and a 17-inch screen. Both of them have a metallic, in mold decoration that prevents chipping. For gamers on the go, that is very important!

Internally, the G1 and G2 are very much alike as well. The only difference is that the G1 has WXGA/WSXGA color Shine LCD options and a 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce Go7700 graphics set, and the G2 has a WXGA display and a 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1700 card. Beyond that, they are pretty much the same inside and outside. You can choose from a vast array of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM, and up to 160 GB SATA hard drive.

These computers are ready to go wireless with 802.11a/b/g, as well as Bluetooth compatibility for linking with other wireless devices. Other features include Wireless Video Communication, which is a high resolution webcam and speaker built in the system itself that allow hands-free, wire-free communication and conferencing from one gamer to the other.

Another spectacular feature is the Interruption-free Live Information Update, which is an OLED side window that gives instant messages, system status, reminder alerts, and customized personal data that will assist the gamer with functions without taking away from the game.

Other features include a Light Scribe dual-layer DVD burner as well as a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam. It also comes with a plethora of ports including video output, an Express Card slot, flash card reader, and many USBs.

Believe it or not, the Asus G1 and G2 are available as sets, each one includes a backpack and mouse combination. Well, there is no word when these will hit the market, nor the price, but it sounds like this is a gamers’ “must have”.

Majesco Entertainment has started shipping the F-24 Stealth Fighter' for the Game Boy(R) Advance. The video game belongs to the flight simulation genre and will soon also be available in the Nintendo DS(TM) version as well.

F-24 Stealth Fighter's game-play revolves around the recent war in Middle East and the gamer has to maintain peace and order in Iraq. Players will come across 20 different land and sea missions and as pilots they have would have to learn carrier-based take-offs and landings as well as in-flight refueling. The F-24 Stealth Fighter for the Game Boy Advance is rated 'E10+' and is available now for a suggested retail price of $14.99. Majesco

"F-24 Stealth Fighter is a fun, on-the-go military flight simulation at a very appealing price point," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing. "With a $14.99 MSRP, this is a great Holiday stocking stuffer for any GBA owner

Those who crave some high paced mobile action, should give a shot to the new ,The Elder Scrolls(R) IV: Oblivion which is now available on the Cingular Network. The new title carries on the legacy of Elder Scrolls(R) epics developed by Bethesda Softworks and thus one comes across old favs like Daedroth, Dremora, Goblins, and other favorite Elder Scrolls. One can also shop for their favorite weapons and armor and the game is ideal for novices as well as veterans. The game is available on the Cingular Network for download and for more info visit: www.superscape.com

Decades ago, back in the ancient eighties, a stand-up arcade game called BattleZone was released by legendary video game company Atari. The game used black-and-white graphics with green lines that somehow represented tanks, rocks, and other objects you were supposed to shoot. It was an unusual game, requiring you to stand on it and stare into a scope, as if you were in a tank. This was all part of the illusion, as your hands grasped two joysticks, you became a tank commander with the sole purpose of blasting other tanks. Controls were awkward, and first time players had to adapt quickly or get blasted. Needless to say, the game ate a lot of quarters.

Atari has released BattleZone to a new generation of PSP players. The graphics are a definite quantum leap from what they had before, and are quite photorealistic. It is set in futuristic and international military environments. You get to go through over ten worlds like ruined cities of Russia, jungles of China, desert canyons of the United States, Antarctica’s frozen tundra, and even the Canary Islands. The game puts you at the controls of highly maneuverable hover tanks, where you can use eight customizable team vehicles, plus a whole bunch of high-powered weapons.

Unlike the old-school BattleZone, this allows for multiplayer mode. In fact, the wireless mode allows up to four players to go head-to-head. Other methods of gameplay include Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch, Hotzone, Knockout, and Fox and Hound. And yes, there is still single-player option as well, but don’t be afraid to challenge yourself against others.

Additional content is available for download onto your PSP through the official website, www.battlezonegame.com, where you can get news, leader boards, and exclusive online level builder tool that allows players to customize game maps. Battlezone is available wherever PSP games are sold, for about $40-50 USD.

Sony Computer has announced the release of Killzone: Liberation for the PSP. Killzone: Liberation is the sequel to Killzone, a successful game for the PlayStation 2 that was released two years ago. It is anticipated that Killzone: Liberation will be much better on the PSP, with a third-person perspective, Wi-Fi functions, and all new environments.

In case you didn’t play the first Killzone, it kind of has a very modern warfare look to it. The sequel takes place in the same world as the first, a postmodern time where the ISA is at war with the evil Helghast. The Helghast are these guys that dress up like the Stormtroopers from Star Wars. Ruthless Helghast General Metrac (a human, apparently) has taken high-profile hostages in the City of Rayhoven. Hero Jan Templar is assigned to evacuate the city and rescue the hostages. In the game, you play Templar’s warriors, on mission of liberation. You can play in both online and offline modes, and have access to a great array of weapons and vehicles including tanks, sniper rifles, shotguns, and whatever else you can get the enemy with.

There are many different styles of gameplay as well. You can play alone, and, using the wireless feature, you can use two-player cooperative function for a single player mission. You can also have up to six players involved in games like Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Assault, and Capture the Flag.

Since Killzone:Liberation is designed by Guerilla, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, you know that Sony is going is market and promote this game up the yin-yang. The game is rated “T” for Blood, Language, and Violence, and it appears that rating is justified with the moderate amount of blood visible from the screenshots. Killzone: Liberation should be available wherever PSP games are sold at a suggested retail price of $40-50 USD.

Take-Two Interactive Software and SuperVillain Studios today announced the availability of the Dungeon Siege®: Throne of Agony game title for the PSP. The new game promises to be an unique RPG adventure and has been designed exclusively for the PSP system.

Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony has been given a T Rating and promises stunning graphics and adrenaline pumping game play with new creatures, spells, ammunition and also supports ad hoc co-operative multiplayer games. It is now available for $39.99 and for more info visit the official website here.

“The fast-paced action that made the Dungeon Siege series such a success is perfectly suited for the PSP system,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “Gamers will now be able to explore the world of Aranna wherever they are.”

Any self respecting Playstation user has at least once played the now iconic Grand Theft Auto Series which many also see as a cultural phenomena! Thus it was only a matter of time till Rockstar Games (they truly rock) released the highly popular Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories on the Playstation Portable Platform!

Yes now you can take your fav game everywhere including those boring family functions and enjoy non-stop action on the go. The game has won accolades all over and some call it the ultimate PS Game. The Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories is now available for $49.99. For more info head over here:

PSP users that crave some heavy-duty action will be happy to know that Rockstar Games has announced The Warriors exclusively for the PSP System. It is based on the 1979 iconic same titled Paramount Pictures film and just like the movie, the game is also set in 1970’s New York City. There is already a PS2 version in the market and now Rockstar hopes to achieve the same kind of success with the PSP version. No word on pricing or availability and for more info head over to here.

“We set out to create a highly sophisticated portable game that delivers a visceral experience previously unseen on the PSP system,” stated Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. “We are looking forward to setting the definitive bar for the brawler genre on the PSP system by delivering an extremely stylish and exceptionally deep experience.”

“We have worked closely with Rockstar Toronto to maintain the extremely high standards they’ve set for this game,” said Gordon Hall, President of Rockstar Leeds. “The PSP system allows us to deliver the experience in an entirely different way, while staying very faithful to the original source material and maintaining the high standards we set for ourselves as a developer.”

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) just offered its content to a direct-to-consumer mobile company for the first time. SPHE has given Thumbplay the right to give its members access to content from Sony’s entire mobile content catalog.

Thumbplay members can now download exclusive content from films like Open Season and the greatly anticipated Spider-man 3. They can also watch a diverse menu of television shows including Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, Diff’rent Strokes, The Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy. Thumbplay members also have access to games, ringtones and wallpapers from Sony’s mobile catalog.

All in all, Sony has more than 50,000 pieces of entertainment to offer. Have fun, Thumbplay members!

Here is some useful information for the gamers. TOMY Corporation in collaboration with D3Publisher of America, Inc announces the release of NARUTO: Ninja Council 2 for Game Boy™ Advance – Believe it. It is a sequel to their successful NARUTO: Ninja Council. The plot of the game is based on VIZ Media’s hit anime series SHONEN JUMP NARUTO. There is a diversion in the portrayal of fly feature where the gamers can switch between Naruto, Sasuke or Sakura in the midst of ninja action.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that the North American release of Gangs of London will only be available for the Sony Play Station Portable (PSP) system.

The game itself is similar to the ever-popular Vice City. In Gangs of London, you can go through several missions to take you throughout modern-day London’s criminal underworld. The game is wisely rated M, for it uses gritty narratives along with graphic-novel style graphics that make it look like a full-color version of Frank Miller’s Sin City. Gamers can play single, or war with other PSP players.

The games features several modes of play. One of them is Story Mode, where you can choose a gang you want to lead and then go on missions in order to take over the Queen’s captial. Players can then engage in Gang Battle mode, which uses an interactive map as well as criminal strategies in order to defend or take more turf. There are many other surprises in the seven Free Roaming Modes which allow you to explore 25 miles of virtual London within the game. These modes allow a player a game with specific goals, and even allow mini-games like pub pool and darts.

Another interesting feature is that PSP Game Share will kick in to generate a new level that is unique to every PSP user. Players in this mode will have new missions, environments, characters, and even weaponry.

It sounds like Sony is predicting that Gangs of London will be quite a hit, and is obviously targeted toward those who are better off waging virtual turf wars then real ones. However, I can’t help but wonder why this is just being targeted toward the PSP. A game like this should be for the PlayStation 2, and maybe a cooler version for the PlayStation 3 when it finally comes out. Is this just a way to increase PSP sales in order to beat the rising sales of the Nintendo DS Lite? I wonder.

PlayStation gaming fans across America can now pick up the latest release of Sony Computer Entertainment's popular basketball video game. Available for both the PlayStation 2 an PlayStation Portable, NBA '07 hits stores today.

NBA 07' for PlayStation 2 features a cinematic "Life Mode" (The Life Vol. 2) that will allow players to immerse themselves as NBA players and experience the life in the league. Artificial intelligence is improved meaning better, more authentic gameplay. Other new features introduced in this year's version are Open Shot Indicator and Power Boarding System.

The PSP version of NBA'07 is enhanced by new quick gaming options including carnival style mini-games to all-new rhythm-based dunk contest. More traditional hoop fans will also appreciate the Pick Up Mode which allows them to battle the CPU or a friend via wireless connection.

NBA'07 has a "E" rating from the ESRB and is available online now for $39.99 for both platforms.

Glu Mobile has announced it plans to release the sequel to Deer Hunter, the Deer Hunter(R) 2 Mobile sometimes soon. The sequel will have a plethora of new features like superior graphics, a GPS map which helps in tracking the deer, realistic deer movement and behavior, new arms and ammunition and game modes. Deer Hunter 2 Mobile will be available by end of November 2006. For more info visit: http://www.glu.com/

"Deer Hunter Mobile has consistently been one of our best-selling games and was one of the first Glu titles to achieve one million downloads," said Jill Braff, general manager of North America, Glu Mobile. "With Deer Hunter 2 Mobile, we've built on the core elements that made Deer Hunter successful and used the latest in mobile games technology to deliver the most authentic hunting experience on mobile phones."

Vivendi Games Mobile has announced a series of new games exclusively for Verizon Wireless Get It Now® customers which would be available soon. There is something for everyone and some of the titles include; Black Hawk Down, Empire Earth, Flying Toaster, Red Baron and SWAT Force. The makers promise non-stop entertainment and talk about the advanced graphics and quality content of the new games. Verizon subscribers can download these titles in the coming weeks via the Get It Now virtual store and prices vary according to the games. For more information visit : Verizon

Sony has announced a new value pack for all the PSP fanatics out there. The new Entertainment Pack will be available in the United States from September 13 and would consist of the blockbuster game ATV Offroad Fury(R): Blazin' Trails, the "Lords of Dogtown" UMD(TM) movie, and a Sony 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo(TM). Retailing for around $249.99, this is quite a steal as all the components if purchased separately would go for more than $300. For more info head over to Sony

"The PSP system's success stems from its ability to combine console-quality gaming with multimedia applications, and this new package showcases all of the system's strengths," said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Whether consumers want to pick up and play one of our top racing franchises, watch a movie, or enjoy their own music, photos, downloadable content and more, the PSP Entertainment Pack delivers it all in one convenient package."

Love Solitaire the game? Always fantasize about going scuba diving? Well Superscape Group plans to give users the best of both world in their new Scuba Solitaire 3D mobile game which is now available exclusively to Alltel customers. The gameplay is just like an ordinary Solitaire game but it gives an impression of being played on a glass bottom boat. The animated imagery consists of underwater creatures and the scenery promises to take your breath away. Check out the Product Page for more info

All the speeds devils out there (well in the virtual world at least) should be happy to know that the NASCAR 07(R) by EA SPORTS will start shipping from September 8. The new racing gaming which was already available on the PS2 and the XBOX is now available for the PSP System.

NASCAR 07 is a pretty popular title and entails players experiencing the crazy racing world where they have to compete against 43 competitors. The game promises to be a thrilling ride with its tricky tracks, awesome cars which can hit up to more than 180 mph and some never before effects like screen blurring and camera shaking. For more info visit www.ea.com

Sony’s critically acclaimed Loco Roco is now available to the American public! This new game has been released exclusively for the PSP system and was first noticed at the 2006 E3 where it added a number of awards in its kitty.

Loco Roco is a fascinating 2D platform/action game where the players have complete control and the imagery has been inspired by director’s Tsutomu Kouno vision who is known for his fascination with oil and water in classic toys. Thus the players will come across some stunning and surreal imagery which constitutes slippery slopes, ropes and secret passages which also “grow, divide, sing, change shape, and overcome obstacles.”

The new PSP game takes off when the beautiful city of Loco Roco is attacked by diabolical aliens the Moja Corps who want to take the beautiful city back home! The inhabitants to protect their beloved city must move the city to safety! Sounds exciting doesn’t it? Other features include; three mini-games, wireless gaming and the customizable playhouse called LocoHouse. For more info visit Sony http://www.playstation.com/

All those gamers who can’t do without a good old fighting game should take a look at the new Guilty Gear Judgment for the PSP system. In fact you shall find double the excitement and the stimulation as the GGJ game features two fighting games on one UMD!

Majesco Entertainment is the company behind the title and just like all Guilty Gear games this one too will have signature moves and will starr some old favorites like Sol Badguy, Potemkin, May, Dizzy and Faust. The new release includes the arcade fighting of Guilty Gear X2 #Reload and Guilty Gear Judgment. The former has 23 characters in totality with 6 modes like Head-to-Head, Arcade, M.O.M (Medal of Millionaire), VS CPU, Survival and Training and the latter includes 21 characters and a number of multiple modes. The game is now retailing for $39.99 and for more info head over to www.guiltygearjudgment.com.

"Guilty Gear Judgment offers gamers incredible value by combining two deep fighting games on one UMD," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco. "Both games feature the character-driven game play and unique signature attacks that have defined the Guilty Gear series across multiple systems and made it a fan favorite."

Sony fans who are desperately awaiting the arrival of the PlayStation 3 may have to wait a long time for the PSP 2. PlayStation Magazine said that certain unnamed sources reported that the next generation of PSP will be available in Japan around March 2007. The next generation of PSP will not be named PSP 2, and will be a simple upgrade more than anything else.

For example, the UMD drive will be turned to a slot-loader. The built-in memory will be raised from 32MB to 8GB, and some have speculated that this increased memory may be part of a bigger plot for users to fill the PSP 2 with pay-per-downloads of some type. The PSP upgrade should be slimmer, and a new feature will be an Eye-Toy type camera.

The price is expected to stay the same at about $250 USD.

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Anyone who has a child that wants a Sony PlayStation Portable for Christmas will more than likely receive a gift from Sony Claus. Experts and financial analysts believe that the success of the Nintendo DSLite will inevitably cause Sony to reduce the average retail price of the PSP from $199.00 to $149.00. While the PSP has sold 20 million units since its release, the DS has sold 21 million units. The DS has had major hit games such as “Nintendogs”, “New Super Mario Brothers” (a definite Nintendo staple), and “Brain Age” (4 million copies worldwide). PSP has not come out with a big-hit game since “Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories”, but hopes to have another with another installment of the “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories”. The DS Lite retails for about $129, but does not come with the movie-playing/video transfer options of the PSP. The possible reduced price could also be a result of the release of the PlayStation 3, coming this winter.

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The makers of VG Pocket have good news for the Disney fans, the company announced today a new set of portable gaming devices dedicated to Disney characters called Disney GAMEiT!.

It has 2 working modes: just play it on the console with the little screen or if you'd like a large resolution you can connect it to the TV. There will also be 2 different console styles to accommodate the new and old consumers, one of the styles is Classic Pals which will feature all these classic Disney characters: Pluto (the dog), Mickey Mouse, Minie, Goofy and Donald. The other style is Princess Pals and it will play with the following characters: Little Mermaid, Sebastien and Flounder, Lucifer, Fotsam & Jetslam and others.

The console it self comes with a 2.5” LCD screen and has Disney written all over it in terms of style, it has a 16-bit processor for 3D graphics and built-in speakers. The design is similar to the normal handheld consoles with a “joystiq" the left side to control the direction, and two buttons on the right side that will probably be used for action modes. Besides being able to buy the console only, there will also be starter kits with a couple of accessories that include a carrying case, A/V cable, fashion faceplate, LED Keylight lanyard. About the action itself, each unit will have 12 new and unique games which were developed by Buena Vista Games.

Disney GAMEiT! will be available to the public starting on September and each gaming device will cost $40, if you would like to have the Staret Kit as well, get ready to spend an extra $15.

PS - the console is made for kids starting at 6 years and older.