Free Running (the game) has seemingly overcome the obstacles, finding a publisher in Ubisoft and enough mainstream attention to warrant a UK release in mid-March. The game was first spotted in June 2005 when then publisher Eidos was showing off some footage of the Core Designs PSP title, which was also being called Parkour Freerun (note: parkour and free running are two distinct disciplines).
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Upcoming extreme sports game Free Running brings the thrills of parkour to PS2 and PSP, and we've got a selection of new PS2 shots to show off the urban-dwelling action game. UK developer Rebellion describes Free Running as like Tony Hawk but without the board, as the object of the game is to get your character free running around an urban environment in the most stylish way possible. Gamers must chain moves together and make the most of every gap, pole and ledge to stay ahead of the ...
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Thursday 30 November 2006 Upcoming extreme sports game Free Running brings the thrills of parkour to PS2 and PSP, and we've got a selection of new PS2 shots to show off the urban-dwelling action game. UK developer Rebellion describes Free Running as like Tony Hawk but without the board, as the object of the game is to get your character free running around an urban environment in the most stylish way possible. Gamers must chain moves together and make the most of every gap, pole and ledge to ...
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Proudly announced by Eidos as one of the first wave of PSP games in the summer of 2005, just as the BBC had bought the sport of using the urban environment as a huge extreme sports playground - at least for extremely fit men wearing bright red articles of clothing - Free Running promptly disappeared into the smog. Now it's back again, bouncing across the rooftops...
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Some big news today with Atari Australia sending out a release schedule. It's appearing under the PS3, PS2 and PSP sections Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. The game was previously only announced for the XBox 360 and PC.

The title is being developed by Io Interactive, who have series' such as Hitman and Freedom Fighters to their names. Kane & Lynch: Dead Men follows the fortunes of a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath forced together on a violent and chaotic path seeking redemption and revenge. The game is due out on all platforms in June 2007.
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Initial details have emerged on Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, a new game being whipped into shape by Hitman and Freedom Fighters developer IO Interactive. According to a report on Game Informer Online, Kane & Lynch is a third-person shooter, in development for Xbox 360 and PC. Info is a little sparse, but it's said the game features full co-operative play, a meaty online component and "intuitive squad tactics".
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Join thousands of other players and make your home in Free Realms! Do what you want to do, when you want to do it, in a lush, living, 3D world filled with lush landscapes and fun wildlife.

Free Realms gameplay is as varied as the people who play. Looking for adventure? Unlock jobs like Ninja, Explorer and
Wizard to battle enemies and disarm traps as you search for lost treasure, or duel other players. Battling not for you? Take time to teach your pet a new trick, decorate your house, or grow vegetables and flowers. When you're ready for a different kind of challenge, play a wide variety of completely integrated mini-games to craft useable items or get your high score onto the leaderboards.

There's always something new to see and do in the world of Free Realms, with weekly and monthly content updates, regular and special events, and even player-created parties and celebrations.

No need to go to the store, spend money on the box, or take hours installing and patching the game. Get in the game quickly and easily from your web browser, create your character, and be playing in a full 3D game world client within minutes!
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Shascknews writes: "Along with DC Universe Online and The Agency, Sony Online Entertainment has revealed plans for its third PlayStation 3 MMO, FreeRealms.

Previously announced and also in development for the PC, FreeRealms is described as an "all new social networking service and massively multiplayer game in one."

According to SOE, the title provides a mix of traditional MMO gameplay, such as exploration and spell casting, along with more casual activities like house decoration and gardening."
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Trendsetting online game publisher Sony Online has lifted the veil of secrecy covering FreeRealms, a whimsical new Massively Multiplayer Online game targeted toward young children, soccer moms, casual players... you know: everyone who doesn't really play games. It may sound like suicide, but that's also exactly the market the Wii has targeted as well, and it seems to be doing okay so far. So, what exactly is FreeRealms? It's a little difficult to tell at this point, because the trailer ...
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At a recent Sony Online Entertainment event, Gamasutra had the opportunity to speak with company president John Smedley about the evolving future of SOE, and the company's plans for change to target much wider markets.
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