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Need for Speed: Shift is an award winning authentic car racing game and the next installments in the long-running video game franchise. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Mobile phone, iPhone OS, iPod Touch. Need for Speed: Shift combines the true driver’s experience with real world physics, pixel-perfect car models, and a wide range of authentic race tracks. Game takes players in a different direction to create a simulation experience that replicates the true feeling of driving high end performance cars. Set to be released on September 15, 2009.

A variety of visual cues delivers the true driver's experience including a three-dimensional HUD that mimics driver head movement, inertia and G-forces. The depth of field also adjusts based on the speed of the car; so when the car is traveling at high speeds the perspective will shift to the distance putting the car cockpit out of focus.

What kind of driver are you? Driver profile tracks the player's evolution as a race driver from event to event. This system is made up of a driver's personality on the track, their success rate and any profile points and badges accrued all of which work together to create a tailor-made career and game play experience. Driver profile is pervasive throughout all modes: career and online.

When the player hits a static object or opponent car, the player will feel like they are 'taking damage'. A combination of visual and audio effects will leave the player disorientated and briefly disrupt the race.

Need for Speed SHIFT features a comprehensive customization option that lets the player tailor every aspect of the cars performance and styling. Go under the hood to upgrade and tune your vehicle to increase its performance. The visual customization system allows players to personalize both the exterior and trick out the interior to reflect their individual style and preferences.

Nearly 70 licensed cars are available including the Pagani Zonda F, Audi RS4, and Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. There is also over 15 real-world locations like Willow Springs and Laguna Seca as well as fictional circuits like downtown London and Tokyo.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is a combat flight simulator video game developed by Gaijin Entertainment, DiP Interactive and Beatshapers, published by 1C Company for Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Set to be released on September 8, 2009. There are five areas of war to engage in The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. As well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play, IL-2 also boasts an all new damage effects engine. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. Hundreds of airplanes will take part in air battle in IL-2: Sturmovik: Birds of Prey and the unique environmental engine produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allows players to see breathtaking ground support actions. The difficulty levels will range from arcade to simulation.

Battle hundreds of enemy aces for control of the skies in intense multiplayer dogfights and bombing sorties.

Compete in four different multiplayer modes with up to 12 people over Xbox LIVE.

Choose a difficulty level to match your experience, from adrenaline-fuelled arcade action to realistic simulations.

Engage in over 50 death-defying missions, piloting stunning WWII aircraft over photo-realistic environments all throughout Europe.

If you've been away from flight games for quite a while, here's how Birds of Prey fits in. This isn't like HAWX or Ace Combat 6 it's more in line with Blazing Angels to a degree. It's set in World War II's European theatre, and therefore you won't be dealing with something like missile locks and evasion and futuristic fantasy elements. Your primary weapons are your machine guns for air-to-air battles, and since they're only effective at close range, knowledge of flight maneuvers really helps out. Thankfully Il-2 makes all this clear through in-game menus, where you'll find descriptions of combat tactics as well as general information to keep in mind when engaged in battle. You don't want to attack bombers from the rear, for instance, because then their tailgunners can more easily tag you with bullets. Instead, you want to hit them from the flanks and strafe their formation, and it's always better to approach from above so they don't see you coming.

August 27, 2009 - Microsoft announced that it will drop the price of an Xbox 360 Elite game console by $100 effective August 28, 2009, now priced at just $299.99 estimated retail price in the United States.

On top of that, the Xbox 360 Pro console will now be priced at $249.99, reflecting a price reduction of $50, while supplies last. Starting at just $199.99 for the Xbox 360 Arcade console, Xbox 360.

"With the holiday season right around the corner, it's already time to start looking for entertainment and gifts that everyone will enjoy, if you're looking for deep experiences that don't require deep pockets, now is the time to purchase an Xbox 360 said Shane Kim (corporate vice president of strategy and business development for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp).

Forza Motorsport 3 is a racing simulator video game developed by Turn 10 Studios, exclusively for the Xbox 360. It is the sequel to Forza Motorsport 2 and the third installment in the Forza Motorsport series. The game is due for release on October 23 2009.

Forza Motorsport 3 makes it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world's most exotic and exquisite cars. Whether it's an exotic sports car like the new Audi R8 V10, a classic American muscle car such as the Ford GT, or a hot Asian import such as the Nissan 370Z, everyone has a dream car. Now you can drive that dream with Turn 10's latest racing epic. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe. With breathtaking HD graphics and the most advanced vehicle performance modeling in a video game, Forza Motorsport 3 includes a host of driving assists and adjustable skill levels to make the game a gripping pick-up-and-play experience for audiences of all ages and skill levels.

Featuring the latest and greatest production offerings as well as the world's fastest and most exotic street cars, Forza Motorsport 3 offers more than 400 fully customizable and tunable cars from over 50 of the world's leading manufacturers.

In addition to the return of world-famous tracks from previous Forza Motorsport games, including Suzuka, Nurburgring Nordschleife and the Sebring International Raceway, Forza Motorsport 3 invites you to conquer the corners on more than 100 tracks, including some of the most beautiful road courses in the world.

Using a myriad of cutting-edge driving and gameplay assists such as auto-braking, gameplay rewind and auto-tuning, Forza Motorsport 3 delivers an experience where everyone can have fun behind the wheel, regardless of your skill and dexterity.

Painters and tuners will once again be able to showcase creativity through the celebrated Livery Editor, Auction House and deep tuning garage in Forza Motorsport 3.

Bioshock 2 is a popular first-person action-adventure shooter video game and sequel to 2K games’ developed by 2K Marine and will publish by 2K Games. It was originally due for release on October 30, 2009 internationally and on November 3, 2009 in North America, simultaneously on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows platforms, but it was announced on July 13th, 2009 that the game is to be delayed until the first half of 2010.

Once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture. You are the very first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

Multiplayer in BioChock 2 provides a rich prequel experience that expands the origins of the BioShock fiction. Set during the fall of Rapture, players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a premier provider of Plasmids and Tonics in the underwater city that was first explored in the original BioShock. Players will need to use all the elements of the game's toolset to survive as the full depth of the BioShock experience is refined and transformed into a unique multiplayer experience that can only be found in Rapture.

Evolution of the genetically enhanced shooter – Earn experience points during gameplay to earn access to new Weapons, Plasmids and Tonics that can be used to create hundreds of different combinations, allowing players to develop a unique character that caters to their playing style.

Extend the Rapture fiction – Players will step into the shoes of Rapture citizens and learn more about the fall of Rapture as they progress through the experience.

See Rapture before the fall – Experience Rapture before it was reclaimed by the ocean and engage in combat over iconic environments in locations such as Kashmir Restaurant and Mercury Suites, all of which have been reworked from the ground up to deliver a fast-paced multiplayer experience.

FPS veterans add their touch to the multiplayer experience – Digital Extremes brings more than 10 years of first person shooter experience including development of award-winning entries in the Unreal and Unreal Tournament franchise.

System Requirements For BioShock 2

The largest army of Super Heroes is back in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 and it is the sequel to the 2006 action role playing video game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. The game is being developed by Vicarious Visions for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, n-Space for Playstation 2, DS, and Wii and Savage Entertainment for PSP and will be published by Activision.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Video Game Trailer:

The Marvel universe is being torn apart. You and your team of Marvel super heroes help Nick Fury launch a secret pre-emptive strike against Latveria and Lucia Von Bardas only to have to thwart her retaliatory attack on New York City.

Coupled with other super hero incidents, public sentiment turns against super heroes. The Superhuman Registration Act becomes law and super heroes must register as weapons of mass destruction, and become licensed government agents with the United States government. Lines are drawn as Iron Man leads the pro-registration faction, while Captain America spearheads the stand on anti-registration. You must pick a side and fight to determine the fate of the universe and humankind. So, whose side are you on.

Assemble your dream team from the Marvel Universe and select from over 24 playable characters, each with specialized powers.

Take full advantage of the Marvel Universe by playing Cooperative Mode with up to four friends, both online and offline.

Pick a side in the ultimate ideological rift that could yield irreparable consequences for the Super Hero community! Support the Pro-Registration side and defend national security, or choose to be Anti-Registration and fight for personal liberties.

Combine Super Hero powers for devastating results. Team up with Human Torch and Thor to create a spectacular fiery tornado. Over 250 unique fusions arm you with an unimaginable arsenal for unprecedented battles.

Wield next-gen superpower in fully destructible environments: Demolish and interact with everything in your path. Pummel your enemies by launching crushed cars, lampposts, machinery and anything else you can pick up in your way.

Playable characters in the game:

Captain America, Daredevil, Deadpool, Gambit, Green Goblin, Hulk, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Iron Fist, Iron Man, Jean Grey, Juggernaut, Luke Cage, Mister Fantastic, Ms. Marvel, Penance, Songbird, Spider-Man, Storm, Thing, Thor, Venom, Wolverine, Bishop, Blacklash, Black Widow, Bullseye, Cable, Cloak and Dagger, Diamondback, Firestar, Grim Reaper, Hercules, Jack O'Lantern, Lady Deathstrike, Maria Hill, Multiple Man, Nick Fury, Patriot, She-Hulk, Stan Lee, War Machine, Wonder Man, Lucia von, Bardas, Electro, Tinkerer

Raven Squad is a tactical action video game for PC and Xbox 360, set in the Amazonian jungles that blends a first person shooter (FPS) experience with the command and overview advantages of a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) with dominantly story driven objectives. The player can solve each tactical situation using his own combination of the two genres either by himself or cooperatively with a friend. The game developed by Atomic Motion and will release by Evolved/XIM on August 18, 2009.

"A plane carrying top secret data has crashed in the Amazon. If it is captured by the enemy there is no telling how many lives will be lost. You and your team have been called in to rescue any survivors and retrieve the data at all costs. You're professionals - this is what you do.

On your way to the drop, your plane was hit by a surface-to-air missile and you and your team were forced to make an emergency jump into hostile territory. Alone and surrounded by enemy forces, you and the surviving members of Raven Squad still have a mission to complete. If you're lucky, you'll even live to talk about it."

Set in the Amazon in the year 2011, players will experience lush jungle visuals, haunting ambient sounds, changes in the weather, and an enemy in their home element.

Featuring the best of both worlds, Raven Squad has core FPS and RTS gameplay combined, for a new type of experience.

A multiplayer co-operative campaign that allows players to take control of a squad and play through the entire game with a friend online.

Multiple solutions to every conflict - every battle can play out differently and be resolved in many different ways.

8 characters with their own unique backgrounds, personalities, behaviors, weapons and skills.

Players can order their squads into vehicles and take the wheel in first-person mode.

Madden NFL 10 is a video game based on the National Football League for the iPhone, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360 consoles, as well as mobile. It is the 21st annual installment in the Madden NFL video game franchise. The game developed by EA Tiburon and will be published by EA Sports.

In Madden NFL 10, you will join the fight and experience firsthand what it is like to fight for every yard. With the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology you will have more control over the outcome of every play than ever before. Whether driving your receiver towards the first down, or battling for a fumble at the bottom of a pile, the play won't be over until the whistle blows.

EA Sports has gone to great lengths to make the experience of playing a standard game of Madden as close to the real thing as possible and it shows. You'll see players getting yelled at on the sidelines, refs debating touchdown calls, and pre-game warm ups on the field with a bit of insight from Tom Hammond and Chris Collingsworth. It's all very conducive to convincing you that you're totally in control of a standard NFL football broadcast on Sunday.

New animation technology that allows up to nine players to be involved in tackles, ability to steer tackles and a more realistic pocket around the QB.

A fumble pile-up that triggers when a fumble occurs near two players. To gain possession, the user must press a series of buttons that appear on the screen.

TV broadcast style presentation and cinematic cameras bring the suspense and intensity of the NFL to your living room.

Run each aspect of an NFL franchise: draft players, sign free agents, manage the salary cap - just like a real GM. Enjoy all of the action throughout the league via a new, network inspired highlight show.

Online Franchise - Up to 32 players, real NFL scheduling, live drafts, and league message boards. Accessible through console, web browser or iPhone.

Alter gameplay options to adjust the experience to your liking. A revamped play calling system and menu takes you to kickoff faster than ever before. Speed up online matches with accelerated clocks, streamlined presentation and more.

Wolfenstein is a Sci Fi first person shooter 3D video game for Xbox 360, PC and Playstation 3 developed by Raven Software and published by Activision, it is the sequel to Return to Castle Wolfenstein. The game picks up where the events of Return to Castle left off. It is the year 1943 the WWII is at its height. While Allied forces have stalled the expansion of Hitler's Third Reich, the Nazi war machine still has its boot on the throat of mainland Europe.

Enter Heinrich Himmler's feared SS and its plan to master an occult force known only as the Black Sun. With this mysterious power source at its disposal, no army on Earth could stand in the Reich's path. No army but the man who had single handedly shut down Himmler's Ubersoldat program and thwarted the resurrection of ancient superhuman King Heinrich I, that is. Once again, the world requires the particular talents of special agent.

Intense combat moments: - Experience movie-like epic action sequences as you fight to prevent the Nazis from unleashing the power of the Black Sun, a war-ending supernatural weapon capable of unlimited destruction.

Amazing enemies: - You never know what ferocious enemies the Nazis will throw at you next as they bring their dark fantasies to life.

Unique environments: - Explore the mysteries of The Veil, a world between our reality and the occult underworld that offers you combat advantages but also presents new supernatural threats.

Tekken 6 is the legendary samurai fighting game developed by Namco Bandai Games Inc. It is the sixth installment of Namco's Tekken series which was released to Japanese arcades in 2007 and will release for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on October 27, 2009, the first game to be released on the PlayStation 3-based System 357 arcade board. The game is enhanced with advanced high definition (HD) graphics and 3-D animation technologies.

Tekken 6 will retain all of the elements from Tekken 5 and Dark Resurrection as well as new characters to create the largest line-up the series has ever seen. Adding to the already rich gaming experience, a deeper character customization feature will only further enhance the incredible fighting intensity as players knuckle up against each others. Players can also take the battle online for classic match ups and to compete for world domination. Both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game will include an online versus multiplayer mode over PSN and Xbox Live respectively.

Game Features:

Master 40 unique fighters representing the world's top martial arts styles! The character lineup includes 34 beloved characters, such as Jin, Heihachi, and Kazuya, as well as 6 brand new characters with unique fighting styles and combo systems.

Prove your supremacy against players from around the world with online VS mode.

Create new characters and customize them with every imaginable detail. Customize their hairstyles, apparel, fashion accessories, tattoos, and more. Then take your own ultimate fighters online!

Punch your enemies through concrete walls or kick them through floors to open a whole new battleground. The stages go through dynamic changes ranging from a sudden attack helicopter crash to vehicle explosions.

SNK Playmore,Ignition Entertainment released The King of Fighters XII also known as King of Fighters 12 for Arcade, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. KoF XII is the latest installment of The King of Fighters series. It is one of the last great arcade 3-on-3 fighter games,
this epic martial arts showdown has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. Gathering over 22 stunning hand-drawn 2D characters from SNK storied arcade history. The antiquated character sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high-definition, high-resolution sprites on detailed backgrounds. KoFXII aims to knock players out with new gameplay elements including critical counter attacks, Sousai (deadlock) counters and guard attacks, and the introduction of new online elements.

More than 20 playable fighters from The King of Fighters franchise history, specially redesigned for Next-Gen consoles, and including console exclusive characters Mature and Elizabeth Blantorche.

Classic The King of Fighters 3-on-3 team fighting combat that now allows you to create a team with any mix of characters you want.

"Clash Timing" break effect that separates combatants who land blows on each other at the exact same time.

A return to the series' standard four button layout, with which players can not only attack, but also more easily dash, backstep, and perform rolls as they evade.

Harmonix released a fifth track pack “The Rock Band: Country” for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PlayStation 2. The pack developed by Harmonix Music Systems, and distributed by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is a standalone software product that allows owners of Rock Band and Rock Band 2 to keep the party going with 21 songs from an outstanding mix of country artists, enjoy all the great features of Rock Band, including: Solo and Band Tour Mode, Quickplay, Tug of War, Score Duel, and song unlock progression.

The game does a very good job at bringing in artists into the gameplay from greats like Kenny Rogers to legends like Willie Nelson and Shania Twain. There are a lot of great songs to jam your way to the top to including classic Country music standards like Kenny Rogers hit The Gambler and Shania Twain's twang from 1995's Any Man Of Mine, to favorite for pop fans like Martina McBride's This One's For The Girls, and many others from the Dixie Chicks and Brooks & Dunn.

Battlefield 1943 is an online multiplayer first person shooter video game, takes players back to World War II, developed by EA Digital Illusions CE and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 through digital download.

The game offers endless hours with up to 24 players online in three beautiful and destructible locations from the Pacific theatre: Wake Island, Guadalcanal, and Iwo Jima, but after 43 million kills upon both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, an additional Dogfight only map called Coral Sea will be unlocked, while the PC version will be accessible during its release.

Like Battlefield: Bad Company, 1943 features the Frostbite Engine for its environmental damage. The game only features the series' signature Conquest mode when released. Similar to Battlefield Heroes, 1943 only features three classes - infantryman, rifleman, and scout. The game also features a regenerating health system similar to the Call of Duty or Halo series.

It brings the excitement of college football to fans across the nation like never before with its newest feature, Season Showdown. In this new mode, every game counts as fans declare their loyalty to a favorite school and give the ultimate show of support in a nationwide competition.

Also, helps you master the game like never before as you get up to speed quicker by participating in a number of mini-games that help you improve your overall skills. Each mini-game zeroes in on specific aspects of gameplay that you will need to be the best in the game. These include passing, running, tackling, and more.

Andrews is also featured as a sideline reporter in NCAA Football 10. Andrews is the newest addition to the NCAA Football 10 broadcast team, joining Kirk Herbstreit, Brad Nessler and Lee Corso in a game that envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best.

Including Andrews as part of the NCAA Football 10 broadcast team complements the franchise commitment to offer the most authentic college football experience available on any gaming platform. Andrews has served as a sideline reporter for ESPN's College Football Saturdays since 2004.

NCAA Football 10 will be available in stores on July 14th for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation2 and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment systems and the PSP.

It is the fourth boxing title from EA Sports, upon succeeding from the Fight Night Round 3. It features the usual improvements such as Legacy Mode, better graphics and gameplay. "Impact Punches" are one of the most drastic changes, and also features a large roster of fighters from multiple eras and weight classes. Made up of more than 40 fighters this elite group provides players with the ability to not only relive past and current rivalries, but to also create new ones across time to solve the question of who is really the greatest of all time. Just a few of the fighters that players can expect to take into the ring include: Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Roy Jones Jr., Manny Pacquiao, Lennox Lewis, Sugar Ray Leonard, Winky Wright, Eddie Chambers, Ricky Hatton, James Toney.