SAW touts its own unique story arch that is both congruent and in-line with all the horror and suspense that the SAW films have become famous for. To further immerse players into the SAW universe, actor Tobin Bell has reprised his role as Jigsaw, the methodical villain, who is the cornerstone of the SAW franchise, to constantly taunt and tease players as they are tested in Jigsaw's game set in an abandoned asylum.
"Konami and Lionsgate are going to make October 2009 an epic month for horror fans," said David Daniels, Director of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. "With SAW the game coming out just before the expected release of SAW VI, we are going to make this October an unprecedented month of terror for SAW fans worldwide. "
"We are excited that the SAW fans get to experience Jigsaw in a virtual way just before the upcoming release of SAW VI," said producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules of Twisted Pictures.
In SAW, players jump back into the SAW chronology as the game pits you in between SAW I and SAW II, playing as Detective Tapp, seeking out the true identity of Jigsaw. As with the films, SAW is all about choice, and the choices you make will determine how long you survive this sinister game. Puzzles, mini-games, exploration and intense combat keeps players engaged in this suspenseful and maniacal game of survival as Jigsaw tests them. Oh, and then there are the traps, of course. Players will come in contact with iconic traps from the films as well as brand new traps that will force players to make hard decisions as to who lives and who does not.
SAW, rated M for Mature, is now available in retail stores on X360 and PS3 system for $59.99, while a PC will be available as download later this month for $49.99.
Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics (NDS)
Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics reignites the hardcore strategy aspect of the strategy RPG genre. With countless hours of story-driven gameplay, over 120 playable characters, and twenty-three different character classes to choose from, players will soon find themselves immersed in the world of Yulamecca.
When a strange girl hands Ernesto, the young prince of Valencia, a mysterious sword and tells him to save his friends, he thinks nothing of using the magical blade to fight off an undead attack. Little does he know that such a small choice will spark a war that will rage across the continent of Yulamecca and beyond...
"Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics is a perfect blend of gameplay and story, interwoven to create a satisfying SRPG experience," states Frank "Bo" deWindt II, Associate Producer, Aksys Games. "If you're a tried-and-true SRPG fan, or even new to the genre, you'll definitely find yourself falling for this game."
Key Features:
- Once More Unto The Breach! -- Command your forces into one of several formations, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
- Harness The Power of The Einherjar! -- Collect all the Vaettir Arms (180+ Arms to find!) scattered throughout the game, and strike fear into the hearts of your foes with the awesome power of the Valhalla Break!
- Ad-Hoc Goodness! -- Using the power of ad-hoc wireless connectivity, you can trade items with your friends, rent out your heroes to aid friends in need, or battle them for fame and glory!
- Create An Unstoppable Army! -- Equip different weapons to change the class, abilities, and appearance of your soldiers! Choose wisely, and unlock the legendary secret class!
Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics has been rated "T" for Teen.
Filled with a rich storyline, beautiful lands, challenging boss battles, and comical skill moves, Dragonica Online redefines traditional arcade-style fun for all types of MMO players. THQ*ICE invites you to come explore Dragonica Online and choose your fun.
As part of the official game launch, THQ*ICE is hosting a series of fun-filled events and contests for all registered players which include:
- Emporia War Challenge: players can join their guild members for the top honors as the strongest guild. On opening day, October 15th, guilds will have to knock down the THQ*ICE guild to win this title in the new guild-versus-guild feature.
- On Guard for Game Cards: players who log in every day between October 15 and October 22 are automatically entered to win a collectible Dragonica Online Game Card.
- Increased Rates: between October 15 and October 18, THQ*ICE will be increasing the size and rates of gold drops and increased XP gain to celebrate the opening weekend of Dragonica Online.
- Around the World in 80 Hours: players must travel to various places within the game world, take screenshots as proof of their journey and then post them in the forums to win prizes by October 18th, 10 PM (PDT).
- New Dungeon Content: Dragonica Online's third dungeon opens next week! Hidden deep in the Sanctuary of the Gods, the Kundaran Dungeon is designed to test adventurers level 50 and up.
- And much more!
New and veteran players can still participate in ongoing events and contests as well, such as:
- Loot Hunt: collect in-game raffle cards to win incredible prizes including a trip to Korea, an 8GB iPod Touch, iHome’s iP71 iPod Computer Speakers, and more! With the Increased Rates for opening weekend, the hunt for raffle cards is even more rewarding!
“Dragonica Online is an extraordinary multiplayer experience whose sense of humor and unique combination of gameplay has been drawing raves from the online gaming community,” said Aaron Dean, Marketing Manager, THQ*ICE. “We are excited about our grand opening and look forward to celebrating with our community. The THQ*ICE guild is eager to test our player’s skills in the Emporia War Challenge; it should be a lot of fun!
As some of you possibly know, Topatoi has been released in Europe, Asia and Australia earlier this year. The game sticks to the old school traditions of the puzzler platformers (like, say, Bubba 'N Stix or The Lost Vikings), including emphasis on the original concepts and unique immersive gameplay. In short, the core of Topatoi's gameplay is based on the fact that player controls a small explorer vehicle that works like a spinning top. So the spin needs to be controlled carefully, as it affects the device's movement and behaviour.
It is the first part of the saga “topatoi”- the dynamic arcade game on the one hand, and a unique blend of puzzle and platformer on the other. It combines the best features of the predecessors and provides absolutely new gameplay experience. Being exciting, nice and highly captivating, this game appeals to everyone.
“topatoi” puts you at the controls of a fantastic gyroscopic hovercraft, which handles much like a futuristic whirligig. Spin it around a mysterious, unexplored corner of a remote world in an effort to repair your crashed airship and attempt to rescue your girlfriend. Help the hero, Raph, through the intricate and dangerous world of the Great Tree, combat hostile natives and negotiate with the inhabitants of a fantasy world. Success in your main mission will unlock more than ten bonus levels and an interesting multiplayer split-screen mode to further shake-up your playing experience.
It is a really great present for all PlayStation 3 owners, who interested in playing on their powerful consoles. Puzzle, platformer and arcade fans will be gladdened by a great number of unforgettable adventures in the mysterious worlds built around immense pillars. Classic platforming action and a lot of interesting puzzles played out across a variety of colorful storyline and bonus levels – it is “topatoi: The Great Tree Story”.
Key Features :
- Multiple worlds/environments. The environments not only look different, but also have some treats that affect gameplay.
- Various types of puzzles. And plenty of enemies as well!
- Breathtaking physics model. As you see, Topatoi is mostly about physics, so this part is certainly well-crafted to provide truly unique experience.
- Multiplayer modes. Topatoi delivers a very good field for a challenge. Which is quite unusual for that type of the puzzle games. There'll be an update on this a little bit later. We'll show you why this point really matters.