18 September 2005

By: Silviu Stahie
September 18 - September 25: Next Week In PC Gaming
New titles to be released
Bet On Soldier Digital Jesters 23/9/2005 Bet On Soldier is set in a fictional universe where war has become the highest grossing form of entertainment for the masses. Two global federations manage the war like a business. Their employees are mercenaries, valued on the stock market and paid per kill. But for the elite soldiers in this war, that pay is not enough.Dark Legion Reef Entertainment 23/9/2005 Dark Legion sets players on an epic quest of good against evil, as they command their hero and amass their army towards the ultimate battle. Players can train men-at-arms and archers in combat techniques, invest time in new technologies to sway the balance on the battlefield, or build huge siege engines of destruction, to bring walls crashing down. Take to the seas for naval combat, as players Admiral their fleets or conjure the ultimate magic spell to vanquish foes. Dragonshard Atari 23/9/2005 Dragonshard is a real-time strategy game based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe created by Wizards of the Coast. Dragonshard will be the first game set in the exciting new D&D campaign setting, Eberron, a cinematic and war-torn world of action, adventure and intrigue where fantasy meets magical technology. Developed by Liquid Entertainment, Dragonshard will incorporate a powerful and dynamic real-time strategy engine and classic role-playing themes, all woven together with a rich storyline involving a global conflict for an immensely powerful artefact with the power to change the fate of Eberron itself.Evil Dead Regeneration THQ 23/9/2005 The game explores a "what if." continuation from Evil Dead 2, one of the most unhinged films from famed director Sam Raimi. Voiced by Bruce Campbell, players will control Ash, the reluctant hero of the series, as they're thrown into a masquerade of evil events, equipped with the latest in prosthetic fashion.Fable: The Lost Chapters Microsoft 23/9/2005 The Lost Chapters builds upon the original best-selling Fable with loads of new content including new regions, quests and enhanced story elements that further enhance the mystical world of Albion. Fable: The Lost Chapters gives players the chance to fight new monsters, use epic spells to obliterate huge numbers of enemies, don new armour, wield additional weapons and interact with friends and foes using amazing new expressions.Gary Grigsby's World At War Black Bean 23/9/2005 Gary Grigsby's World at War takes place in the Second World War and places you at the helm of one of five possible powers: The Western Allies, China, Russia, Germany, or Japan. Command your army and coordinate your attacks. Gain supplies, resources, and factories to fuel your war machine. Manage your supply lines to ensure you have enough to capture territories and press your attacks.Heroes of the Pacific Codemasters 23/9/2005 Heroes of the Pacific is a dramatic World War II aerial combat-action game developed by IR Gurus of Australia. Heroes of the Pacific will be available September 28, 2005, for consoles and in October 2005 for the PC.Heroes of the Pacific begins on December 7, 1941, with the attack on Pearl Harbor and lets the player participate in the most memorable battles of the Pacific campaign including Wake Island, Midway and the Coral Sea. For the first time players will experience the epic scope of the battles, placing hundreds of planes on the screen in a single confrontation.Madden NFL 06 EA 23/9/2005 Metal Heart: Replicants Rampage DreamCatcher 23/9/2005 This turn based, isometric role play game, strands the player on a remote planet, under the grip of a tyrannical corporate empire. Their goal is to return home, but as an outsider to an entire planet, things are not that simple. After a freak deep space magnetic storm, Sheris Sheridan and Lanthan Signey find themselves catapulted and stranded on the unknown planet of Protion. Sole source of the super powerful combustible, Tactonium; Protion is a strategic asset in the galaxy and under the firm control of a tyrannical Empire, who has enslaved the
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entire population.Myst V: End of Ages Ubisoft 23/9/2005 Picking up immediately where the original Myst ended, players are presented the privilege, challenge and responsibility of restoring the lost empire of the D'ni - an ancient civilisation of people who thrived for thousands of years but later met with a great catastrophe. Like each previous Myst title, Myst V: End of Ages advances the graphical beauty and detail of its worlds with a fully immersive 3D environment. Cyan carefully crafted and combined elements of adventure, puzzles, storyline and gameplay innovation creating a worthy ending to the one game to which millions will forever compare any adventure title - Myst.Rebel Raiders Digital Jesters 23/9/2005 Secret of the Lost Cavern Adventure Company 23/9/2005 Delve into a world of exploration and intrigue, as you embark on a Stone Age quest filled with puzzles and mystery. Use your wits and powers of observation to survive the vast wilderness as your journey leads you to one of mankind's forgotten wonders. Experience your adventure through the eyes of Arok and meet many fascinating characters. Contend with the wild world where fishing, hunting, gathering, and mysterious shaman ceremonies are all part of the struggle for survival, as you follow the path of your mentor and help recreate the paintings of the renowned Lascaux Cave.Sniper's Elite Ubisoft 23/9/2005 Squad Assault West Front (Second Wave) DreamCatcher 23/9/2005 Squad Assault is a riveting recreation of World War II tactical combat. Once battle commences, virtual soldiers are at the command of the player, responding with real reactions to the combat situations around them. Psychological modelling combines with unsurpassed detail in terrain, weather, weapons, vehicles and armour to create the ultimate war simulation. Players must evaluate every situation to take full strategic advantage, or suffer a painful defeat.Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault THQ 23/9/2005 The expansion pack to the award winning Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War will build upon the most exciting, visceral, front-line battlefield ever seen in an RTS game. Promising one of the biggest expansion packs ever. Lost amongst the ruins of a leveled city lies an Emperor Class Titan, a war vessel of untold power forged in the planet-wide furnaces of Mars, and revered by billions as the epitome of Imperial dominance. The one who controls it will command the power to destroy, or defend, a world. The Imperials will summon it to overcome great evil, Chaos will corrupt it for their own designs, Orks will destroy it in their bloodlust and Eldar will disregard it in their arrogance.World War Zero Reef Entertainment 23/9/2005 The year is 1964 and the First World War is still raging. Swinging Sixties psychedelia meets the relentless carnage of muddy trench warfare during World War One. This unique premise sets the setting for a high action game, across sixteen unique levels of mud-infested battle-scarred trenches, cities under martial law, secret weapons factories and nuclear power stations. World War Zero immerses players in ultimate combat realism - aim for the head for instant kills, or shots at the leg to wound. Realistic projectile physics allow multiple target shots via ricochets. Hallucinogenic explosives wound and disorientate the player and enemies, while enemies can be distracted by creating diversionary noises. WWII Tank Commander Reef Entertainment 23/9/2005 WWII TANK COMMANDER immerses players into the heat of armoured tank combat, during World War II. Ride 1st or 3rd person perspectives in this action game, causing destruction in your wake. Enrolment is compulsory. Survival is optional.

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FLASHMAN STUDIOS ADDS TRANSMISSION GAMES TO ITS CLIENT ROSTER
San Francisco, California March 03, 2009 Flashman Studios, a leading business management firm in the interactive entertainment industry, announced today that it has finalized an agreement with Transmission Games, an Australian game development studio that has been creating award-winning, top-selling multi-platform titles for over 10 years. Under the agreement, Flashman Studios will handle business management responsibilities for the studio, including negotiation of new deals with publishers and first party platforms. The folks at Transmission have a clear focus on developing industry leading titles across several different platforms, and have a strong reputation for delivering great aerial combat, sports and action-adventure games, said Brad Young, founder and CEO of Flashman Studios. Were looking forward to working together with Transmission to further their success and explore exciting new business opportunities. Transmission Games (formerly IR Gurus) is a globally recognized studio and Australia's leading multi-platform game developer. The studio is currently near shipment on Heroes Over Europe for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. Some of Transmissions earlier titles include AFL Premiership 2006 and AFL Premiership 2007 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Heroes of the Pacific for the PlayStation 2 system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Windows PC, and Heatseeker for Wii home video game system from Nintendo, PlayStation 2 system, and the PSP (PlayStationPortable), among others. This is a tremendous step forward for our business, said Mike Fegan, CEO of Transmission Games. Flashman has a dedicated team of professionals that are experts in managing development studios and maximizing our business potential. Their track record is beyond impressive, and we cant wait to be their next successful client. Transmission Games is building on their previous successes, with new titles in the works for the Wii, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION3 system. For more information about Flashman Studios, please visit www.flashmanstudios.com. For more information about Transmission Games, please visit www.transmissiongames.com. ##### ABOUT FLASHMAN STUDIOS: Flashman Studios represents game developers and intellectual property in the interactive entertainment industry with a particular focus on the videogame market. Flashman Studios offers clients a wide range of expertise, including corporate strategy, sales, marketing, public relations, business development, corporate finance and mergers/acquisitions by utilizing the strength of a teambased approach and strong industry relationships. For more information on Flashman Studios please visit: www.flashmanstudios.com ABOUT TRANSMISSION GAMES: Based in Melbourne, Australia, Transmission Games is a privately held company. Transmission Games was established in 1996 and has become Australia's leading developer of games for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PSP and PC. In 2003, IR Gurus scored three No.1 hit game titles in the Australian market and embarked on a major expansion into the international interactive entertainment business. International success with Heroes of the Pacific, a property developed and owned by the company, Gaelic Games: Football, a Sony first-party production, Equestrian Challenge and Heatseeker has seen Transmission Games cement itself as one of the world's leading independent developers in the stadium sports and combat flight genres.
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