Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 (PS3/X360)
The new map pack delivers four new maps – including a brand new Zombie map – for the blockbuster title that has now surpassed 11 million units sold across all platforms, according to The NPD Group, Charttrack and Gfk.
“We are thrilled with the ongoing support from Call of Duty: World at War’s online community,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. “To the millions of fans enlisted for battle, we can’t wait for you to play what we have been working on with our new competitive multiplayer maps, and our latest co-op Zombie map, that reveals some exciting surprises!”
Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 will include:
- Banzai: Deep in the jungles of Japanese controlled territory, players will battle to control the tall river bridge in “Banzai,” a bright, medium-sized jungle map featuring a stunning waterfall, villages and hidden caves well suited for deadly snipers, surprise attacks and all out gun battles.
- Corrosion: In “Corrosion,” players will face down the enemy in a deteriorated Russian train yard. Shattered pipelines and war torn train cars decorate this mid-sized map and are great for full-out team combat. Beware, because the enemy could be anywhere!
- Sub Pens: “Sub Pens” drops players into a close-quarter abandoned Japanese submarine base that’s littered with live ammunition, breached subs and idle fighter planes. Monsoon rains will be a factor as teams struggle to control key choke points in this tight map designed for exciting and deadly battles.
- Shi No Numa (Zombie Swamp): In this addition to the four-player co-op favorite, the un-ending Zombie horde requires players to keep moving, moving, moving! Imperial Zombies rise from the misty swamps and flaming Hell Hounds blaze through the jungle as players struggle to stick together. The situation is bleak, but there is help on the way: new traps to keep the undead out (the deadly Flogger), a zip line for quick escapes, and best of all, a new weapon: The Wunderwaffe DG-2. The DG-2, aka "The Lightning Gun" is the pinnacle of secret Nazi technology. Packed with 200,000 amperes of devastating chained electrical current, The Wunderwaffe DG-2 should help even the score and enable players to capture the 10 new Xbox 360 Achievements/PS3 Trophies waiting for them inside the deadly swamp.
Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2, rated M for Nature, is currently available on Xbox Live Marketplace ffor 800 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation Store for the PS3 for $9.99.
Virtua Tennis 2009 (Wii/PS3/X360/PC)
Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world’s top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles. Joining this impressive roster of tennis stars are several new players for 2009, including men’s World No.4 Andy Murray and ladies French Open champion Ana Ivanovic. In addition to the traditional singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches, Virtua Tennis 2009 will also have the official Davis Cup license, giving players the coveted opportunity to lead their country to glory!
Virtua Tennis 2009 has extensive additions and detailed improvements to the classic arcade-style match engine like no other tennis game available. Player stumbling adds a new dimension to matches, while improved volleying, serving and net play allow you to express yourself on court like never before. In addition, the popular World Tour Mode has been given innovative new features offering a fully integrated online system, and new online ranking system available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Along with numerous other additions the Player Creation System in World Tour Mode has also been expanded, and a new look Tennis Store containing over 800 items will enable players to create their own unique Virtua Tennis Champion!
Finally, no Virtua Tennis game would be complete without the ever popular Court Games and Virtua Tennis 2009 doesn’t disappoint! Fan favorites will be returning alongside each other in completely new minigames, ensuring the tradition is carried on into this new iteration of the series. But look out for crocodiles, fruit and pirates in Virtua Tennis 2009’s collection of unique Court Games, available to play as single player, multiplayer and online, and sure to have players coming back for more!
Virtua Tennis 2009 is now avaialble in North America on Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
SEGA Vintage Collection 2 (XBLA/PSN)
SEGA has released its 2nd Vintage Collection, releasing seven classic titles on Xbox Live Arcade (Gunstar Heroes for the PSN is out tomorrow). The Vintage title are all re-worked for High-Definition, and feature online leaderboards, as well as network play (Excludes Phantasy Star 2, Comix Zone, Shinobi).
- Gunstar Heroes (XBLA /PSN) – The classic side scrolling shooter from the SEGA Mega Drive returns to captivate fans new and old with its non-stop action and cooperative play.
- Altered Beast (XBLA) – “Rise from your Grave” as the original Mega Drive launch game is reborn and comes to a new generation of gamers. Fight hordes of undead warriors and monsters as you return to battle in order to save Zeus’ daughter Athena.
- Shinobi (arcade) (XBLA) – Battle your way through the “Ring of Five” as you save hostages with your ninja abilities.
- Comix Zone (XBLA) – The game features an innovative art style that transports players directly into the panels of a comic as they fight their way to save a world from destruction as Sketch Turner. Everything from the speech bubble text, level design, and the revolutionary graphics scream COMIX!
- Phantasy Star 2 (XBLA) – SEGA’s classic RPG which expanded on the success of the first with its epic storyline and battle system.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (XBLA) – The game that introduced Knuckles the Echidna comes to a new generation of gamers as Sonic explores Angel Island and discovers the true power of the Master Emerald. Speed through each level at lightning speeds as either Sonic or Tails as you foil Dr. Eggman’s in his new Death Egg station.
HISTORY Great Empires: Rome (NDS)
This classic turn-based strategy game is set in an epic historical era – the Roman Empire, where players take on the role of an Emperor. With 6 campaigns from the unification of Italy to the conquest of Britain, History Great Empires: Rome offers would-be conquerors action-packed tactical warfare, resource management, diplomacy, and mini-games. Players can match wits with Julius Caesar and Marcus Aurelius to build one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen.
“Valcon Games is pleased to be working with two great partners, HISTORY and Slitherine, on History Great Empires: Rome. Together, we are bringing to market every NDS’ strategist’s dream – action, strategy and historical warfare,” said Glenn Halseth, co-founder of Valcon Games.
History Great Empires: Rome delivers the depth and replay value of a great strategy game, where each game provides a unique outcome based on the decisions of the player, the alliances they form and the enemies they engage in battle. NDS strategists must start by building their economies, armies and alliances before conquering the world.
Key Features:
- Warfare
- Conquer neighboring tribes and city states, recruit and equip vast armies that comprise over 20 unit types, including legionnaires, archers and cavalry.
- Deploy your troops, then decide on battle formations, troop positions and tactics on huge detailed battlefields, where effective use of the terrain affects the outcome of battles.
- Maintain barracks, troop moral and defensive positions in and around your own cities to ward off would-be aggressors.
- Diplomacy
- Watch as the empire map displays the ever-shifting landscape of enemies, allies and possible strategic partners.
- Form alliances with other tribes and city states.
- Pay or force the payment of tribute from opponents.
- Declare war or offer peace.
- See AI opponents engage in diplomacy of their own.
- Economy
- Construct and improve buildings to upgrade units and create resources for your expanding Empire.
- Build the economies and resource limitations of each tribe, city state and empire under your control.
- Assign workers to ensure a balance between troops, construction and food production.
- Build storage facilities to supply your armies, farms to produce food, shrines, coliseums and temples to maintain troop morale.
- Allocate resources based on the three essentials of the ancient world: wood, metal and food.
- Utilize over 100 buildings, each with their own impact on gameplay
- Mini Games
- Add variety to gameplay, provide replayability and further immersion in this amazing era, by playing a range of mini games that help players explore the Roman Empire and sharpen their wits in a series of challenges. Great leaders know their enemy and are always prepared for battle.
Valcon Games' History Great Empires: Rome is shipping in North America.