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Fantastic 4 save the gaming world (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer)

Nov 7, 2006

After yesterday's Iron Man announcement, Marvel Comics fans might begin to question reality when yet another major franchise has been revealed for practically every platform under the sun. Take-Two Interactive announced today that Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer will herald the return of Marvel's First Family in a third-person action game. With only this bit of info to go on, we're already hoping against hope that it's better than the last movie ...

Activision partners with System 3 for Ferrari title (Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli)

Jun 5, 2008

UK publisher signs distribution deal for North America.
Activision has signed a distribution deal with System 3 to handle the UK publisher's forthcoming Ferrari Challenge game throughout North America.

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will hit shelves in late summer on PS3, PS2 Wii, DS.

"Without a doubt, this is the defining Ferrari experience for video games," said Mark Cale, CEO at System 3.

"It has been a collaboration with professionals on every level and we've truly captured the power, beauty, and excitement that is the Ferrari Challenge Series. This excitement is taken to a whole new level with the partnership of Activision's power within the North American marketplace."

"For the last 60 years Ferrari has been synonymous with precision, performance and elegant design, so expectations for the game will be high from auto enthusiasts and racing game fans alike," added Dave Oxford of Activision Publishing.

"Everyone involved in Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli has been dedicated to ensuring this product over-delivers on the experience of this legendary brand."

System 3 and Activision will showcase Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli on PS3 to for the first time at the Montreal Grand Prix on Friday and over the weekend.

Ferrari Challenge Announced for PS2 (Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli)

Jan 25, 2008

System 3 has announced that its upcoming racing simulation, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, will be heading for the PlayStation 2 this spring. The announcement comes ahead of a special issue of Official PlayStation Magazine, which sees Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli taking pride of place with a special wrap-around cover and Ferrari-branded packaging framing a world-exclusive preview.

Hardcore Dreamcast racer returns (Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli)

Mar 16, 2007

System 3 has picked up the Ferrari license and is readying an ultra realistic racer, Ferrari Challenge, to hit Wii, PS3, DS and PSP. Although details are currently sketchy, Ferrari Challenge will feature an inevitably epic 16-player online mode on the PS3, while both portable versions will support 4-player wireless racing, and game-sharing (multiple players, one copy of the game). The Wii game will, of course, boast motion control but, strangely, no multiplayer details have been announced for ...

FIFA 08 first to one million sales this year (FIFA 08)

Dec 4, 2007

EA's latest in the FIFA franchise becomes the first game released in 2007 to reach one million sales at UK retail.

EA has today announced that FIFA 08, the latest and possibly greatest title in the long-running series, has become the first title released in 2007 to reach one million sales at UK retail.

EA Plans Biggest Game of FIFA 08 Ever (FIFA 08)

Oct 17, 2007

IGN is offering 40 readers the chance to become a record breaker by taking part in the biggest game of FIFA 08 in the world¿ Ever! Yep, you could become a FIFA world beater by joining team IGN and showing your skills as part of EA's London Games Festival event planned for next week.

Participants will be invited to play on stage at the event taking place at Leicester Square, competing against a host of other competitors from across the country, as well as some of the biggest names in Premier League football.

FIFA outguns Halo in Germany (FIFA 08)

Oct 8, 2007

Four editions of the latest football title bulk out the top six

It's been a good sales week for Electronic Arts in Germany, as the company notched up half of the top ten best-selling titles in the country, according to the latest charts from Media-Control GfK International.

1. FIFA 08 (PS2)
2. FIFA 08 (PC)
3. Halo 3 (X360)
4. The Settlers: Rise of an Empire (PC)
5. FIFA 08 (PS3)
6. FIFA 08 (X360)
7. Halo 3: Limited Edition (X360)
8. Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PC)
9. The Sims 2: Bon Voyage! (PC)
10. Dr Kawashima: More Brain Training (DS)

FIFA '08 Sound Track (FIFA 08)

Sep 11, 2007

Today EA announced the sound track for FIFA '08, which includes songs from over 25 different countries with over 50 songs on the sound track. Some of those songs are from artiest such as Apartment, Cheb i Sebbah, !!!, Art Brut. Check the article out for the complete list.

FIFA 08 Factsheets Arrive (FIFA 08)

Sep 4, 2007

EA Sports have released factsheets for each version of their forthcoming soccer title FIFA 08. Rather than filter out the best bits, here they are in full for each format.

GC: Hands on with FIFA 08 DS (FIFA 08)

Aug 29, 2007

In terms of visuals, the difference from last year's version isn't huge but there is improvement in terms of the footballers themselves. Of course, FIFA 08 isn't going to blow you away with uncanny likenesses, but the players seem a little softer on the eye. The pitch isn't quite the toxic luminous green it was in FIFA 07, either.

Indeed, as is typical of an EA FIFA game, the game's presentation is generally strong, with animated logos and stat screens swooping in and out of the action between goals, giving a feeling of all-round polish.

EA releases PSP and DS FIFA 08 details (FIFA 08)

Aug 8, 2007

Due this autumn, the latest version of the FIFA franchise promises all sorts of tweaks, with an emphasis on control.

On PSP, new manual controls give you responsibility for through-passes and crosses, as well as the goalkeeper during one-on-one situations against a striker.

For DS, the level of control is given a more dynamic twist, with use of the stylus made for free kicks (you can run up and strike the ball, curling the shot around the wall and into the goal), penalty kicks (a new Penalty Shoot-Out mode is also included) and saves, as well as defensive duties such as controlling the goalie and commanding the wall.

Pro evolution FIFA (FIFA 08)

Jun 6, 2007

Every year, FIFA starts boasting about the new tricks up its sleeve. But how many of them actually stick around for the next installment? GamesRadar takes a look back at some 15 years of FIFA and the amazing new features it's introduced. And then forgotten about. FIFA International Soccer The original FIFA introduced stunning graphics to the genre. We remember one journalist at the time saying "it looks like Match of the Day." Well... we must all have been more easily impressed back then. But ...

Ronaldinho fronts FIFA 08 (FIFA 08)

Jun 1, 2007

Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho will be the face that launches a few hundred thousand FIFA 08 units come autumn for Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, DS, PC, mobile and for the first time PS3 and Wii. No platform is safe... "We're proud to call some of the world's best football athletes our partners. The access, guidance and insight they give us means that FIFA 08 will create a next gen experience that not only looks authentic, but that captures the emotion, finesse and beauty of the ...

FIFA 07 Soundtrack (FIFA Soccer 07)

Aug 18, 2006

Brazil, France, England or the USA... who has the most die-hard soccer fans? Representing 21 different countries, Electronic Arts today rang in the sound of the soccer season by revealing the 40 songs that will be featured in FIFA 07. Launching in over 15 languages and 40 countries worldwide, FIFA 07 will bring the superstar athletes, stadiums and music of your every competitor into your hands.

Got skills? (FIFA Street 2)

Mar 2, 2006

If you think you've got more flik-flaks than Ronaldinho, or can out-spin Zidane, Electronic Arts wants to see you in action. Head over to www.fifastreet2.com and hit Show Your Skillz and you could find yourself starring in a future FIFA Street game. There's already a bundle of uploaded clips, and some of them are so tricksy they made our eye-spheres spin in their sockets. Get practising, chuck your video on the site and get in the ...

Latest Famitsu review scores (FIFA Street 3)

May 28, 2008

Ninja Gaiden 2 (Xbox 360, Tecmo): 9 / 9 / 8 / 8 - (34/40)
Koto ni Maru Hana Sanrin: Kyoto Satujin Jinken File (NDS, Tecmo): 7 / 7 / 7 / 7 - (28/40)
Fushigi no Dungeon - Furai no Shiren 3: Karakuri Yashiki no Nemuri Hime (Wii, Sega): 9 / 9 / 8 / 9 - (35/40)
FIFA Street 3 (PS3/Xbox 360, EA): 8 / 7 / 7 / 7 - (29/40)
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (PS3/Xbox 360, Bandai Namco): 9 / 8 / 8 / 8 - (33/40)
Oookuki (PS2, Global A): 3 / 3 / 4 / 3 - (13/40)

Aussie Game Releases (February 25 - March 2) (FIFA Street 3)

Feb 25, 2008

Another week, another crop of games hitting store shelves around Australia. A few of the highlights for us? Patapon on PSP, Bleach: The Blade of Fate on DS and LOST: Via Domus on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. IGN AU will be reviewing all these games over the next week so keep an eye out

FIFA beats its Street drum (FIFA Street 3)

Feb 21, 2008

To help bolster the game's appeal ahead of Friday's launch (in Europe), the good folk at EA have dropped the following live action video of amazing 'parkour' street trixters combining throughout Mexico City in a breathtaking (CGI assisted?) viral clip to ensure FIFA Street 3 is well and truly hawked prior to it hitting retail shelves.

Visit M&C Gaming to see genius football in action.

FIFA Street 3 Soundtrack Revealed (FIFA Street 3)

Jan 18, 2008

Electronic Arts Inc. unveiled today an international selection of artists and music that make up the soundtrack of FIFA Street 3, the newest installment of the EA SPORTS BIGTM street soccer arcade series.

FIFA Street 3 on DS - First Details and Screens (FIFA Street 3)

Dec 6, 2007

A few weeks ago, Electronic Arts already made the revelation that the company's working on the third iteration of FIFA Street, its arcade-style over-the-top take on the sport of soccer. But now the company's ready to reveal that, not only is the game heading to the console systems, but it will also be hitting the Nintendo DS this February as well.

FIFA Street 3 will be the second appearance of the FIFA Street series on the Nintendo DS handheld. This time around, the game will employ a more animated, exaggerated art style and visual flair. The DS game will feature 250 real-life pros from 18 international teams, and will feature one exclusive mode not seen on the console: Kick Up, a mini-game where you'll test your ball juggling skills and keep that ball airborne for as many kicks as possible.