Alone in the Dark Ships in Europe

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Atari today announced that the eagerly awaited action survival game Alone in the Dark for Xbox 360 game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PC, Wii and PlayStation 2 has launched and is available at retailers across Europe. The PLAYSTATION 3 version is scheduled for release in autumn 2008.

Developed by Eden Games, Alone in the Dark for Xbox 360 and PC marks a blistering return for the legendary franchise with startling innovations and wide screen cinematic presentation. The game follows paranormal investigator Edward Carnby as over the course of one apocalyptic night he must fight to survive and uncover the earth-shattering secret behind New York’s Central Park. With an exhilarating mix of challenging gameplay, intense storytelling in the style of a blockbuster TV series, unprecedented environmental interaction, realistic fire physics as a core gameplay element, and DVD chapter select feature which lets everyone reach the game’s climax, Alone in the Dark is set to change what players expect from video games. Read more

Kung Fu Panda Hits Retail Shelves

Activision, Inc.  is bringing a unique blend of humor and action to gamers with the release of Kung Fu Panda™, the video game based on DreamWorks Animation’s highly anticipated feature film. In order to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, players engage in kung fu moves and master the unique fighting style of unlikely hero Po the Panda and experience the legendary moves of Shifu, Po’s Teacher, and the Furious Five – Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane. Read more

The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff Hits Shelves

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 2 Double Deluxe and The Sims™ 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff are available on store shelves across North America and Europe.

“The Sims 2 Double Deluxe is the perfect box set of games to welcome players into the entertaining world of The Sims. From disco-hopping in The Sims 2 Nightlife to party planning in The Sims 2 Celebration! Stuff, The Sims 2 Double Deluxe is not only a great value, but it gives players a taste of how diverse, unique, and fun The Sims can be,” said Rod Humble, Head of The Sims Studio. “For those who want to unleash the interior designer within, The Sims 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff gives players all the items they need to create the kitchens and bathrooms of their dreams. The Sims has something for everyone on retail shelves today!” Read more

Overclocked: A History of Violence Gone Gold

Leading computer software Publishers Lighthouse Interactive and dtp Entertainment are proud to announce that Overclocked: A History of Violence, their psychological thriller Adventure game for the PC, has gone gold. Created by award-winning developer House of Tales Entertainment, this highly anticipated Adventure game on PC DVD-ROM is scheduled to release on May 2, 2008 in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia territories and will begin shipping to major retail stores across Canada and the U.S. on March 31, 2008. Read more