Posted Feb 06, 2008 at 01:32PM by Glen D. Listed in: News, Accessories Tags: Wiimote, Golf, Hackers, motion-sensing, Sensor Bar
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Wiimote - Image 1If you think you've seen all there is to see when ti comes to crazy stuff that people do with the Wiimote, you're mistaken. Now, it's not only hackers who are making their own motion-sensing controller variations. Full-blown companies are getting into the act as well. Motus has announced its Darwin controller and it uses technology more accurate than Nintendo's innovative device. See the full details after the jump.

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Posted Feb 06, 2008 at 12:33PM by Glen D. Listed in: News Tags: Capcom, Japan, Golf, Donkey Kong, Osaka
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Capcom - Image 1Osaka-based publisher Capcom has released its financial report card for 2007's third fiscal quarter. While a lot of people expected a surge in correlation with the holiday rush, what we saw was a mixed bag at best. Devil May Cry 4 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC) and Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles enjoyed good sales, but other titles weren't so lucky. Full details after the jump.

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Posted Sep 03, 2007 at 05:24PM by Glen D. Listed in: News Tags: Ubisoft, Golf, WWII, Namco Bandai, SouthPeak Games
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Takes of the World: Radiant Mythology - Image 1This week, Australia is going to have a lot of fun across the PC, Microsoft Xbox 360, and the Sony PSP. There's a handful of notable releases and they're led by Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC) and Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology for the Sony PSP.

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology from Namco Bandai is a new spin-off of the Tales RPG series on PlayStation platforms. It tells the tale of a kingdom under siege from descenders who want to take over the domain. You can create customizable characters and use the Flex Range Linear Motion battle system taken from the video game's predecessors to beat the bad guys and save everyone in your land.

Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions from Ubisoft is a retro-style aircraft combat game that allows you to visit the bloodiest war in history with covert missions in store for you and the elite squadron that you command. Own the skies over Europe and thwart Hitler's plans to create weapons of mass destruction.

Other releases this week for Australia include:
  • Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms (PC)
  • Two Worlds (Xbox 360, PC)
  • Enemy Engaged 2 (PC)
  • Pangya! Golf with Style (Wii)
  • Surf's Up (Xbox 360)
  • Stuntman Ignition (Xbox 360)
Buy: [Two Worlds (PC)]
Buy: [Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions (PS3)]
Buy: [Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions (Xbox 360)]
Buy: [Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology]

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Posted Aug 15, 2007 at 06:31PM by Nicolo S. Listed in: Videos, Sports Tags: Golf, EA Sports, Tiger Woods, PGA
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Yet another EA Sports game is about to hit the shelves. Before your woods get hot for that tee shot, we've got a video found on Gametrailers that takes an in-depth look at some of the new mechanics Tiger Woods PGA Tour '08 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) will be introducing.

New to the franchise is the grid line feature when putting, something we've seen from other golf games like Pangya. Another worthy addition that looks very promising is the Player Confidence system. All your shots will be recorded, and your future performance will be affected by your previous attempts. If you've been nailing the green from a certain place on the hole, your player will be more confident in taking shots from there.

Before you drool too much, here's producer Mike Cayado walking us through what to expect from the latest Tiger Woods PGA Tour title:



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Posted Aug 11, 2007 at 08:57PM by Nicolo S. Listed in: News, Interviews Tags: Golf, American Idol, UK, Counter-Strike, Championship Gaming Series
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What pro-gamers look like - Image 1Gamers turning pro aren't rare anymore, and guys spending lots of time to improve their game are more cool than geeky nowadays. If StarCraft is almost South Korea's national sport, it's not impossible for other countries to realize that video games can be good spectator sports. UK broadcasting company took notice, and will now feature the Championship Gaming Series on TV.

Big tourneys have been on TV before, sure. What makes CGS a lot more epic is how the top 20 players will walk away as pro-gamers earning bread by playing games. Still not exciting enough? "Pro-gaming has reached a level of maturity and reach that makes it a natural fit with Sky's entertainment business," said Adrian Pilkington, director of Enhanced TV and Games for Sky.

In other words, CGS aims to capture not only current gamers, but also intrigue others that aren't into gaming yet. Skeptics would say it's not fun when you're not playing, but Pilkington has something in mind. He told GamePro in an interview:

People will watch CGS for the same reasons that sports fans like watching football or golf - because they want to watch the best players make the best plays. Pro-gamers have incredible hand-eye coordination that you wouldn't believe unless you see it. It's important too that viewers get to know the players and their personalities, so we'll be following the gamers outside of the games as part of each show.


Sounds like American Idol, much? Apparently not, because no reality show can beat massive competitions on TV where we can see the best plays in FIFA, Dead or Alive, Project Gotham Racing, and even the classic Counter-Strike.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like PS3 games are on, while the Wii is still under consideration. "The online qualifications have been open to anyone with an Xbox or PC," Pilkington continued.


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Posted Jun 14, 2007 at 12:28PM by Ryan C. Listed in: Videos, King of Clubs Tags: Golf, PS2
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It's been a while since we heard anything from the hilarious-looking, golf-slash-puzzler multiplatform title, King of Clubs, but now we finally have something to watch other than Big Bubba and his Elvis-esque hip thrusts. Behold the King of Clubs' latest trailer featuring none other than the Tiki Guy!

There's not really any golfing action to speak of in this clip, just the Tiki Guy trying to find a way to get to the big blue without getting his feet burned off by the hot, searing sand of his little island. What it does show is the overall tone of the game, which looks to be very light and rip-roaring funny - a breath of fresh air from all the seriousness going around lately.

King of Clubs is scheduled for a multiplatform (PC, PSP, PS2, DS, Wii) release this August. While we're all waiting on pins and needles for it, let's enjoy the video!




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Posted May 08, 2007 at 08:07AM by Ryan A. Listed in: News, Puzzle, King of Clubs Tags: Golf, route 66, PS2, Oxygen Interactive, Oxygen Games
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King of Clubs available this August - Image 1Video game title King of Clubs is one of the more elusive titles out there. Elusive in the sense that Oxygen Games has been quite mum about its gameplay and background story. All we know right now is that it involves a theme park somewhere down Route 66 in virtual Nevada.

Basically, it's a puzzle game with Oxygen now claiming that it'll be focusing more in the game of golf. To be able to complete a variety of puzzles across five themes on more than 95 holes, players must collect, unlock, buy, and hire rewards. These then will be used to build up equipments (in your own theme park perhaps?) and skills.

"We've managed to take the mental challenge traditionally associated with puzzle games, and create a fresh, really quirky social experience that's perfect for the way people play games today," commented Oxygen Interactive Publishing Director Kevin Hassall.

Each level has a boss whom players must defeat in order to advance. Of course, the culmination of the game is your ultimate showdown with Big Bubba himself. King of Clubs will also be offering multiple game modes and the choice of matchplay or stroke play for up to four players. This can be played using either a multi-tap or sharing two controllers.

King of Clubs will be available this coming August on platforms Games for Windows (PC), Wii, PlayStation Portable (PSP), DS, and PlayStation 2 (PS2).

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