Halo: Reach Menu Screens

Halo: Reach (X360) Behold the thrilling matchmaking menu.

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Command & Conquer 4 Now In Convenient Motion Comic Format [Comics]

In the first of a four part Command & Conquer 4 motion comic book series, a young farmer sets off for a GDI Blue Zone looking for work, only to find his destiny. I hate it when that happens. Today EA releases episode one of the four-part Command & Conquer 4 motion-comic series, “An Unexpected Hero,” in which former militia man and farmer Christian Pierce finds a less than warm welcome at the shaky hands of that guy in the picture up there. Turns out the angry man had some brothers killed by local farmers, and is having some trouble turning the other cheek. Visit the official motion comic site to keep up with the thrilling saga, more of which should be revealed as we approach the March 16th release date for Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight.

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Command & Conquer 4 Now In Convenient Motion Comic Format [Comics]

WORLD CYBER GAMES KICKS OFF ITS FIRST-EVER GRAND FINAL IN MAINLAND CHINA WITH A SPECTACULAR OPENING CEREMONY

600 Elite Gamers From 65 Countries and Spectators Enjoy Thrilling Competition, Musical Pop Stars and Famous International Gamers

Chengdu, China. November 12, 2009 – World Cyber Games (WCG), the premier international video game competition and festival, officially welcomed over 600 of the world’s most elite gamers from 65 countries to the 2009 Grand Finals in Chengdu, China. In celebration of the first-ever Grand Final in China, the WCG put on a spectacular opening ceremony that was witnessed by thousands of fans at the New International Convention & Exposition Center.

The event began with the annual WCG Parade of Nations, during which a representative from each of the countries carried the flag of his homeland to showcase National pride and the dreams for gold and glory that each of the gamers brings to the event. Following the parade, internationally renowned Chinese Warcraft III player Li ‘WE-SKY’ Xiaofeng was joined on stage by Thomas Clarke, the head Guitar Hero referee from New Zealand, for the reading of the Fair Play Oath. Headlining the entertainment at the event was a performance from China’s pop sensation ‘Boy Band’ who sang a Chinese version of the official WCG theme song ‘Beyond the Game’.

The first day was not just pomp and circumstance. It also marked the beginning of the competition as Xiaofeng took on German great Marc ‘yAws’ Forster in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. The first match of the Grand Final gave Germany a great jump out of the gate as Forster took down the hometown favorite in a thrilling match.

“This year’s Grand Final marks the first time the WCG has selected China for its biggest event of the year and we are confident it will be one of the most spectacular to date,” said Hyoung-seok Kim, CEO of World Cyber Games Inc., the global organizer of the World Cyber Games.

The WCG 2009 Grand Final continues through November 15. For up-to-the-minute tournament updates and a full gallery of photos, please visit www.WCG.com.

ABOUT THE WORLD CYBER GAMES
World Cyber Games (www.wcg.com) is the premiere global eSports tournament and festival, with about 800 players from 78 countries participating at the WCG 2008 Grand Final. Founded in 2000 and credited with launching the professional careers of many of the planet’s top competitive video game players, World Cyber Games uses a yearlong tournament format, which begins with online, regional and national competitions in each country. National finalists then convene to compete in the ultimate international tournament in eSports, the World Cyber Games Grand Final, where each country’s best players battle for the largest and most prestigious prizes in competitive gaming. The WCG 2008 Grand Final was held in Cologne, Germany. This year’s WCG Grand Final will be held in Chengdu, China from November 11th to 15th.

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Yvette In 82-2-2106-6552 yvette@wcg.com
Blain Howard 212-689-6360 blain_howard@bhimpact.com
Aaron Smolick 914-479-0070 X10 aaron.smolick@wcg.com

The Secrets of Da Vinci: the Forbidden Manuscript now available for Mac OS X

October 8th 2009 – The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript is the first ever game created about the life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci. Players come to discover and delve inside the mysteries surrounding the hidden enigmas of the works of the great genius. “The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript” is a major investigation and adventure game, a thrilling mystical quest into the heart of the Renaissance. It is now available for Mac OS X.

Valdo, an ambitious young apprentice working for Da Vinci’s disciple Francesco Melzi, is extremely disappointed when the scholar suddenly dismisses him. However, shortly afterwards, he receives a letter from a mysterious patron, asking him to locate one of the great master’s missing codices. To access Da Vinci’s last residence, the Manoir du Cloux near Ambroise, Valdo tells its new occupant, a courtesan by the name of Babou de la Bourdaisière, that he is Francesco Melzi’s apprentice and that he wishes to examine the inventions that still remain on the estate.

Under this cover, he starts to scour the estate: Babou’s bedroom, Leonardo’s workshop, the grounds, and dovecot, leaving no stone unturned. In the course of his investigations, he encounters a wide array of intriguing characters: Babou herself, Saturnin, a suspicious looking guardian, and the King of France himself. To accomplish his mission, he has to solve a series of enigmas devised by the great master himself if Da Vinci’s inventions are to function again. On the trail of the genius, Valdo is no more aware of the secrets he is about to unveil as of the danger lurking in the dark.

FEATURES
- Total immersion guaranteed, through atmosphere, soundtrack and perfect modelisation of historic locations, such as the Manoir du Cloux, Leonardo da Vinci’s workshop and the Château d’Amboise.
- A gripping, non-linear and complex plot, based on historical facts and extensive research.
- Meticulously detailed graphics with a total respect for history. Perfect reproductions of works, decors and clothing, recreated in collaboration with experts, including the management of the Château du Clos Lucé.
- Complex characters with distinct personalities and hidden dimensions: Valdo, Saturnin, François I, Babou de la Bourdaisière and Leonardo da Vinci himself.
- The game’s 14 chapters lead deep into the heart of the Great Master’s Secret.
- Dozens of puzzles, based on Da Vinci’s own work, requiring logical deduction and scientific knowledge.
- An interactive inventory system for collectables ensure a game that is easy to pick up.
- A Good and Evil gauge system: the player develops throughout the game adopting a positive or negative stance. According to the choices they make, players discover one of four possible endings.
- The portfolio, a game within a game, used by players to store manuscripts found along the way for printing, giving access to puzzles and clues.
- The player also has a journal to keep track of objectives, sketch the characters encountered and note down impressions about them.
- The developers’s renowned savoir-faire. Their list of previous productions includes Return to Mysterious Island, Journey to the Moon, Secret of the Lost Cavern.
- The Secrets of Da Vinci: the Forbidden Manuscript is a quest back through time in search of jealously protected manuscripts.

The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript was developed in exclusive partnership with the Château du Clos Lucé (formerly the Manoir du Cloux), Leonardo Da Vinci’s last residence. The Clos Lucé is today listed among France’s most famous monuments. The involvement of the estate’s owners guarantees the utmost historical respect of the game, and has enabled perfect modelisation of the estate and Da Vinci’s work.

The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript is an Universal application and runs on Mac computers sporting Intel or PowerPC G5 processors. The game is localized in english, french, german, italian and spanish languages.

The game can be purchased as a download on Coladia’s store and selected partners for 29,90 euros.
A free demo version is available for download at http://download.coladiagames.com/DaVinciDemo.dmg

For additional information visit the website at http://www.coladia.com

About Coladia:
Based in Paris, France, Coladia was founded in 2005 by a team of experienced Mac developpers. Coladia focuses exclusively on producing and publishing video games for iPhone & Macintosh computers. With style and usability as its prevailing design guidelines, Coladia fully embraces the high expectations of Macintosh users.

About Kheops Studio:
Kheops Studio is an independent video games developer, created in 2003. Kheops Studio is specialized in adventure games on PC and has developed more particularly: The Egyptian Prophecy, Return to Mysterious Island, Echo: Secrets of the Lost Cavern, Voyage: Inspired by Jules Verne.
Official Web Site: www.kheops-studio.com

About The Castle of The Clos Luce:
This is in the Chateau du Clos Lucé, on the invitation of King Francis I that Leonardo da Vinci lived the last years of his life, working in its thousand of passions. Today, the Chateau du Clos Lucé, dedicated to the restoration of the universes of Leonardo de Vinci in all its truths, invites the visitor to enter its everyday life and to discover forty of its fabulous inventions. In the Park, 16 gigantic machines, 32 translucent paintings and 8 sound points allow to understand Leonardo as a painter, engineer, architect, botanist, and brilliant inventor.