Beta Testing Set to Begin July 31

The beta application period for OGPlanet’s upcoming side-scrolling massively multiplayer online game La Tale has now begun.

From now through Monday, July 21, would-be beta testers can apply for a spot in the La Tale beta test at http://latale.ogplanet.com/. Players must be OGPlanet members to register and those chosen to participate in beta testing will be notified beginning on July 22.
“The beta testing period will be the public’s first opportunity to get their hands on our newly localized version of La Tale,” said Don Choi, COO of OGPlanet. “We’re eager to give the North American audience its first taste of this charming MMO, and to start hearing our players’ feedback and refining the game accordingly.”

La Tale’s whimsical art style and detailed 2D worlds bring a lighthearted touch to the MMORPG genre, and have won it a large following in Asia. Simple gameplay and intuitive quests make La Tale accessible for players of all ages, while a large, immersive world promise hours of entertainment.
La Tale also offers various types of gameplay and customization, giving unique play styles to all types of gamers. Character customization options abound, and a variety of pets and accessories are available to further personalize each character. La Tale also offers a vibrant guild system includes beautifully designed Guild Rooms where players can grow crops and spend time with their guildmates, as well as a wide array of guild emblems to distinguish individual guilds.

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James Bond is back to settle the score in the Quantum of Solace™ game.

Release Date: Fall 2008

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First Stand-alone Wireless Wii Nunchuck

PLATFORM
Wii™, Nintendo DS

RELEASE DATE
Christmas 2008

Release Date: Fall 2008

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The Sims 3 will launch globally in 2009.

Video Game Based on ITV’s Show Features Virtual Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay

London, UK – July 16, 2008 – Today Ubisoft announced that it will publish Hell’s Kitchen™: The Video Game, for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PC and Mac®. Developed by Ludia, Hell’s Kitchen: The Video Game is based on the hit television programme featuring world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay. The game will allow players to experience the show’s high-pressure kitchen and dining room challenges as a faithfully rendered 3D Gordon Ramsay watches their every move.

“I had a great time doing the voice for my own animation,” said Gordon Ramsay. “Being in a video game is a new experience for me and I’m very pleased with the results.”

After executing the three phases of an order – preparation, cooking and service –Gordon Ramsay will score each meal. As they progress through the game, players will be rewarded with access to recipes from Ramsay’s own repertoire.

“Hell’s Kitchen has everything a great video game needs: pressure, excitement and intense competition,” said Christian Salomon, vice president of worldwide licensing at Ubisoft. “We are very excited to be bringing the intensity of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and the Hell’s Kitchen experience to the virtual world this autumn.”

Hell’s Kitchen: The Video Game will be released worldwide in September 2008.

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
Ship Date: July 22, 2008

Originally released for the Super NES® in 1991, FINAL FANTASY IV was hailed as a groundbreaking title that, to this day, is considered by gamers and critics alike as one of the best games ever made. With its groundbreaking Active Time Battle (ATB) system and engrossing, character-driven plot, the game completely altered the landscape of the RPG genre.

Now, Square Enix breathes new life into this classic for the 21st century. FINAL FANTASY IV for Nintendo DS™ features beautiful, fully 3D cutscenes with voiceovers, capturing the emotional drama that first touched the hearts of fans over fifteen years ago. The new ability system and added DS functionality introduce a fresh experience to both new and returning FINAL FANTASY IV fans. With a storyline that sets the stage for all subsequent FINAL FANTASY titles, FINAL FANTASY IV is a must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world.

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