As 2010’s most visually unique game, IO Interactive want to encourage gamers to experience the gritty realism of KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS first hand and so are offering an exclusive early demo to showcase the distinct and gripping world of Shanghai as seen through the eyes of gaming’s two most notorious criminals.

The exclusive demo features…

* A brief look at the brutal single-player Story Mode
* Ability to sharpen heist skills in new Arcade Mode
* All-encompassing access to the highly anticipated Multiplayer modes:

o Fragile Alliance – up to eight players – celebrated multiplayer experience based on Greed, Betrayal & Revenge, extended with more risk and more rewards. Work together as a team to escape with as much loot as possible, within a four minute time period. Players will need to move fast, if they decide to turn on the team and make off with the money on their own. Die and respawn as a cop to prevent the heist.

o Undercover Cop – up to eight players – adds an extra level of paranoia to Fragile Alliance as teams are infiltrated by a mole set to stop the alliance.

o Cops & Robbers – up to 12 players – Creates a new team-mode dynamic with Robbers trying to protect their loot and Cops trying to retrieve it.

In KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, Kane and Lynch face the consequences when a simple job gone wrong sets off a desperate and frantic struggle to escape the entire Shanghai underworld.

Ground-breaking art direction, relentless action gameplay and innovative multiplayer redefine the action shooter experience and position this product as the standout shooter of 2010.

Available for a limited time, access to the demo is available from:

Official Website: www.KaneandLynch.com

GamesRadar: www.gamesradar.com/kandl2demogiveaway

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/kaneandlynchofficial

A public demo will be released on all platforms prior to game launch.

In LORD of ARCANA players are plunged into the dark depths of the underworld to fight vast and powerful creatures of legend in their quest to obtain the power of Arcana. Combat is simple yet rewarding, brutal moves can be performed simply and swiftly as you take on a huge variety of stunning and fantastical monsters. A host of gaming design legends have let their imaginations run wild with a bestiary of thrilling creature designs that will prove a fearsome challenge for brave players.

There is a strong emphasis on multiplayer, up to four players can team-up to slay the darkest demons. Doing so can reward you with new items and skills. It is also possible to create your own avatars as well as to produce various weapons from thousands of different combinations. Of course, the adventure can be tackled in single-player too if you’re brave enough to face the might of the underworld alone.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “With incredible visuals and non-stop action, mixed with great multiplayer co-op and creatures designed by a variety of world-famous illustrators, LORD of ARCANA is not to be missed when it comes to the PSP system.”

For more information about LORD of ARCANA please visit the official website at www.lordofarcana.com

Story:

This world is called Horodyn, so named for its first king.

At the edge of a village surrounded by a huge forest lies the powerful stone Arcana, the source of all order in the world.

It is said that only one with power can acquire Arcana.

Slayers annihilate hordes of monsters so that they could lay their hands on Arcana.

What power does it hold within? And to what destiny is one with Arcana bound?

Features:

* Incredible visuals that push PSP to the limit
* Monster designs by a collaboration of world-renowned artists
* Thrilling combat lets you instantly create stunning and devastating attacks to decimate your enemies
* Create and customise unique weapons and armour to tailor your own unique warrior
* 4-player Ad-hoc mode lets you team-up with friends for hours of adventure
* Huge diversity of missions for hours of gaming solo or with friends
* Ongoing DLC content for exciting new missions

These two easy to play titles provide unique gameplay experiences and a common system between them. Each game features over 30 stages of puzzling action where players must throw paper bears into the screen using the Wii Remote, in a similar style to tossing hoops at a carnival.

In “The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages” the goal is to collect objects while in the “The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts” as the title suggests the action is more battle oriented with the aim to destroy waves of enemies and protect the valuable blue jewels. Both games are available separately, with a special treat in store for players that complete both games.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “The Tales of Bearsworth Manor titles are a perfect fit for the Wii and WiiWare. They have been designed specifically for the console, with a very distinctive art style and easy to follow gameplay, both games are certain to appeal to players of all ages.”

For more information about games please visit the official website at http://eu.square-enix.com/wiiware/
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The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages

Platform: WiiTM
Service: WiiWare
Genre: Action Puzzle
Release date: 25th June 2010
Copyright: ©2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Illustration: AKIRA OGURO
Official Website: http://eu.square-enix.com/wiiware/

A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Gather your courage and open the door to this odd, unsettling, and slightly scary tale. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated paper bears into the picture book’s unusual pages. Grab all the red candies found inside with careful placement of your bears and clever manipulation of the unique environments. Delve into the unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the mansion. Thirty exciting and challenging stages await you!

The simultaneous release “Chaotic Conflicts” is a parallel game with its own tale and battle-oriented stages. Complete both games to uncover an even deeper mystery…

The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts

Platform: Wii
Service: WiiWare
Genre: Action Puzzle
Release date: 25th June 2010
Copyright: ©2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Illustration: AKIRA OGURO
Official Website: http://eu.square-enix.com/wiiware/

A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Gather your courage and open the door to this odd, unsettling, and slightly scary tale. Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated paper bears into the picture book’s unusual pages. Use all the tools at your disposal to defend the shining blue jewels found within against Kina, the mysterious young boy residing in the mansion. Thirty exciting and challenging stages await you!

The simultaneous release “Puzzling Pages” is a parallel game with its own tale and puzzle-oriented stages. Complete both games to uncover an even deeper mystery…

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 54 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com

DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. The Tales of Bearsworth Manor, Chaotic Conflicts, Puzzling Pages are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. EIDOS and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. Nintendo trademarks used under license. WiiWare is available only through the Wii console. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the number 3679704 whose registered office is Castle House, 37-45 Paul Street, London EC2A 4LS

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a brand new FINAL FANTASY game for the Nintendo DS boasting beautiful picture book visuals and an easy to control battle system that will appeal to both old and new fans of the series. Designed with the concept of a traditional RPG brought up-to-date with the best of today’s technology, the game goes back to the basics and origins of the FINAL FANTASY series, with a classic story of four young heroes embarking on an unforgettable adventure; a tale of dragons, kings, princesses and witches.

Innovation and tradition are seamlessly blended with a classic turn-based Battle system with players able to set their own battle commands designed to perfectly match the user-friendly Nintendo DS Touch Screen controls. Players can join their friends’ adventure with up to four players able to share the fun and conquer dungeons together. While the unique new job change “Crown System” allows players to freely switch the character’s class simply by changing the hat each character wears. There are over 20 jobs to choose from including the traditional Black Mage, White Mage, Ranger and many more.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “The FINAL FANTASY series has a rich history of offering unforgettable adventures and exciting new experiences. FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT continues this famous tradition, with an adventure that boasts incredible ease of play and a gorgeous art style that should prove to be extremely popular with fans.”

For more information about FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT please visit the official website at www.ff4heroes.com

Story:

In the small kingdom of Horne, Brandt awakes on the morning of his fourteenth birthday.

Today is the day he becomes an adult, and the custom of the realm says that he must go to the castle to present himself to the king.

Yet when he arrives at the castle he finds the kind distraught and the youngest princess missing, abducted by the Witch of the North. With no one else to turn to, the king makes a shocking request: will Brandt save the princess?

And thus Brandt’s adventure begins…

Eventually he is joined by three other brave young souls. Together they will experience a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings.

Though at first they don’t always see eye-to-eye, these four Heroes of Light will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world.

This is the tale of their legendary fantasy.

Features:

* A Brand-New FINAL FANTASY For Nintendo DS

Experience an original story set in an all-new world created by the team behind the Nintendo DS versions of FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV.

* Beautiful Picture-Book Visuals

Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III DS, FINAL FANTASY XII) provides world-class art direction, lending the game’s cast and environments a charming picture-book style.

* User-Friendly Controls

A simple Touchscreen interface offers easy access to the game’s extensive arsenal of physical, magical and summoning abilities, meaning that players can forget about the controls and focus on the enemy.

* Near Limitless Customisation

Thanks to the game’s Crown System, characters can now switch their class at the drop of a hat or, more accurately, the change of a hat. Simply by changing the crown a character is wearing, players can assign them different abilities, and with over 20 crowns to discover (including Black Mage, White Mage and Ranger crowns), the strategic options are practically limitless.

* Share the Fun with Friends!

Using DS Wireless Play, up to four friends can team up to tackle challenging dungeons. Apart from being a lot of fun, multiplayer mode allows players to collect Battle Points which can be exchanged for rare items, and these can then be used in single-player mode.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 54 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com

© 2009, 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD All Rights Reserved.
CHARACTER DESIGN: Akihiko Yoshida
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT, EIDOS, TOMB RAIDER, IO INTERACTIVE and CRYSTAL DYNAMICS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. NINTENDO DS IS A TRADEMARK OF NINTENDO. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the number 3679704 whose registered office is Castle House, 37-45 Paul Street, London EC2A 4LS

It’s safe to say, there’s never been a ride quite like the Tuk Tuk Boom Boom. Pimped-out and pumped-up, this auto rickshaw rolls with style, grace and a roof-mounted weapon of mass destruction, capable of devastating even the most persistent of pursuers. Other features include heavily reinforced and multi-layered carbon fibre composite shielding, a polycarbonate laminated armour windscreen and quad front-mounted air horns.

The Just Cause 2 “Tuk Tuk Boom Boom” is available to download today for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows®.

From today, players can also access all the downloadable items previously available only as pre-order promotional items.

You can find out more information on the official website at www.justcause.com.

The SPACE INVADERS Gizmos series of utilities includes a calculator, clock, timer, battery meter, flashlight, memory status checker, and business card application. From the app that lets users exchange and collect digital business cards to the SPACE INVADERS-gimmick filled calculator, each of the applications has been designed with both form and function in mind.

See below for additional details regarding each of the applications.

TAITO will continue to release high-quality applications that take full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch’s individual characteristics.

SPACE INVADERS Business Cards

This application allows users to make their own digital business cards featuring their favorite SPACE INVADERS characters. (Patent pending.) In addition to the standard contact information, space has been provided for a homepage link, Twitter account, etc. Touching the Twitter account name displays that user’s most recent tweet. Business cards created with this app may be transferred to others—physically “slid” from one touch screen to another—via a Bluetooth connection and stored in the included card album. It’s also possible for two iPad owners to exchange business cards, or between an iPhone and an iPad, spreading the fun even further.

(This application was designed for the iPhone and iPod touch but is also compatible with the iPad.)

SPACE INVADERS Calculator -FREE-

This calculator app is packed with hidden SPACE INVADERS-themed gimmicks, with game sound effects played whenever calculations result in certain special numbers associated with the classic arcade game.

(A slightly modified version of this calculator is also available as a paid app.)

SPACE INVADERS Battery Meter

Decorated in cool SPACE INVADERS design motifs, this handy battery meter application shows how much battery power and usage time remains. Remaining time estimates are provided separately for a variety of categories: standby, music playback, video playback, web browsing, and voice conversation.

Other tools

The SPACE INVADERS Memory Status application gives you up-to-date information about how much of the device’s memory is in use, while the Flashlight illuminates dark spaces with glowing SPACE INVADERS characters. Boasting plenty of retro arcade flavor, the SPACE INVADERS Clock stylishly keeps the time while featuring periodic appearances by a familiar enemy. Ideal when cooking, the Timer counts down the minutes and seconds, SPACE INVADER-style.

With a colourful cast of characters appearing in the Disney worlds in 3D, players can delve into a lifelike story and world in KINGDOM HEARTS 3D (tentative title). Get to better know all the familiar and beloved characters through this title.

Additional details will be announced at a later date.

About KINGDOM HEARTS 3D (tentative title)
Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 3D (tentative title)
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Genre: RPG
Release date: TBD
Suggested Retail Price: TBD
PEGI: RP (Rating Pending)
Copyright: © Disney. Developed by SQUARE ENIX

*Screenshots are not final, still under development.

About the KINGDOM HEARTS Series
KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney Interactive Studios and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2, the series has expanded with several additional entries, and has shipped over 15 million units worldwide.

KINGDOM HEARTS series official website: http://na.square-enix.com/games/kingdomhearts/

CHOCOBO RACING® 3D (tentative title) will feature familiar characters from the acclaimed FINAL FANTASY® and CHOCOBO® franchises in 3D. The game will feature exhilarating, speedy racing that can only be experienced through 3D.

Additional details will be announced at a later date.

About CHOCOBO RACING 3D (tentative title)
Title: CHOCOBO RACING 3D (tentative title)
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Racing
Release Date: TBD
Suggested Retail Price: TBD
PEGI: RP (Rating Pending)
Copyright: © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

*Screenshots are not final, still under development.

About Square Enix, Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan’s best-selling franchises – FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide – under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. More information on Square Enix can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/.

Nintendo trademarks used under license
FINAL FANTASY, CHOCOBO, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. CHOCOBO and CHOCOBO RACING are registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries.

Peer through the eyes of young heroes Ramza and Delita, and uncover the secrets that lie hidden within history’s darkened folds.