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News Briefs (1-25-10)

A trailer for the upcoming expansion Majesty 2: Kingmaker is now available:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNpYX3KrKOQ ………………..………………..………………..………………..   From January 25 through February 22 players of the PC version of Red Faction: Guerilla who use the RAPTR service for social networking while gaming as well as game matching, will be eligible for a sweepstakes with ATI video cards and other prizes up for grabs.   http://community.redfaction.com/forums/community ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Kung Fu Funk is headed to the Wii as a downloadable title.   Players must first master ancient 70’s moves, using ...

News Briefs (1-22-10)

TrackMania is headed to the Wii.   Using your Wiimote and your Nunchuk, your gamepad or your Wii Wheel - pilot racing cars at incredible speeds on spectacular tracks full of ramps, loops, turbo boosts and other crazy track-blocks. Race on more than 200 tracks divided into six drastically different environments and numerous game modes!    TrackMania Wii also offers the incredible an essential track editor, giving you the opportunity to create an infinite number of personal tracks! Then ...

More Majesty

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE     Paradox Interactive today has announced new content for the heralded fantasy strategy title, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim. Subjects of the royal lands of Ardania can look forward to an expanded adventure with an upcoming patch, and for the first time, a free map editor that enables the loyal subjects of the Majesty 2 community to create their own missions and battles for themselves. Upcoming Patch A third patch is in the works ...

News Briefs (11-25-09)

Two Worlds II is “scheduled” to arrive on the Xbox 360 in the spring of next year. Two Worlds II returns players to the realms of Antaloor, the high fantasy world of mysticism and awe from the first title, released in 2007. Two Worlds II has been built from the ground up for Xbox 360 with a brand new engine and gameplay mechanics aimed at delivering both hardcore and casual gamers a refreshingly robust role-playing experience. ...

News Briefs (10-2-09)

Ju-On: The Grudge for the Wii is scheduled to ship to store shelves October 13. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Along with a 10% discount, pre-ordering Left 4 Dead 2 for the Xbox 360 or PC will net players early access to the demo as well as an in-game item, the baseball bat melee weapon. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   The PSP version of Little Big Planet is scheduled to arrive on November 17. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   A patch for Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is now available. This update ...

News Briefs (9-21-09 Part 2)

RPG Risen has finished development for the PC and is set for an October 2 release. An Xbox 360 version is scheduled to arrive early next year.   This epic role playing game is set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, The "Risen" story unfolds over four chapters and will offer multiple ways to develop the story by his own actions and decisions. An innovative and intuitive user control interface will support both casual ...

News Briefs (9-17-09)

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge is now available on Xbox Live Arcade and will be available next week for the PlayStation Network.   As players progress through the gauntlet, they will gradually unlock more units, technology and new challenges. Each challenge is equipped with a par time that will challenge even the most competitive and skilled Command & Conquer fans. Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge will also feature the high-quality live-action ...

News Briefs (9-15-09) Part 1

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 has shipped out to retail. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   NHL 2K10 is now available on store shelves. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Available September 17 a free Map Pack for Batman: Arkham Asylum will be available   In the ‘Totally Insane’ FreeFlow Combat map, players’ will be tested to their fullest as scores of escaped lunatics bear down upon BATMAN as they make their escape through the asylum’s secure records facility. These fast-moving foes will challenge all but the most practiced players, with quick ...

News Briefs (8-27-09)

A "casual" game based on the book The Fixer Upper is announced to arrive later this year. ................................................................................   Jam Sessions 2 for the DS and DSi is announced.   Each song in the gameplay mode serves a different role in advancing players' guitar skills and songwriting abilities. By progressing through the songbook, players learn techniques that will help them play the guitar and write songs. Armed with their new skills, players can play, create and share their own original ...

News Briefs (7-14-09)

The upcoming videogame based on the upcoming film Astro Boy to feature the voice talent of the Freddie Highmore and Kristen Bell. The actors will be reprising their film roles as Astro Boy and Cora, respectively. The game will ship October 20 for the PSP, DS, PS2 and Wii.   In ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, players become the iconic hero, Astro Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro ...

Another Majesty 2 Video

The nobles of Paradox Interactive have released the latest developer diary detailing the process of erecting temples in the upcoming PC strategy title, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, releasing later this year. In the diary, Alexey Kozyrev, Lead Developer from 1C: Ino-Co., states: “Over the centuries, Ardanian true-believers have grown in compassion, and the followers of different confessions now show greater tolerance towards one another. Certainly there are still conflicts, as when a hotheaded paladin draws ...

More Majestic Details

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE    Publisher Paradox Interactive together with developer 1C: Ino-Co, revealed new details on the Party System in Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim during GDC.   Alexey Kozyrev, CEO and Producer at 1C: Ino-Co, explained the role and advantages of a party within the game whereby a group of heroes team-up to fight together. “In Majesty 2 we try to make the heroes mutually complimentary, so that in parties they become stronger than each hero ...

New Majesty 2 Video

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Hail adventurers and would-be royal throne warmers! The court mages of Paradox Interactive have put together a handy introductory movie detailing the back story of the rather precarious situation currently taking place in Ardania from the upcoming PC Strategy title, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, releasing later this year. Summarizing the back story for Majesty 2, the intro movie chronicles the terrible events leading up to a Demon Lord occupying the throne ...

Majesty 2 On The Web

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE What bedevilment is this that has been revealed before us today? A magic window into a world that is not there, with its moving pictures and prettiness all around, luring us in to behold its wondrous beauty. It’s sorcery I tell thee, sorcery! Burn witches of Paradox, burn! Not convinced? Then see for yourselves non-believer. Visit the new official website for Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim where you will find updated information ...

Game Details

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Paradox Interactive publicly revealed key announcements about its upcoming titles at a Paradox media event in Stockholm yesterday. In front of a packed auditorium of European journalists, Paradox Interactive showcased their forthcoming releases, with some demonstrated in public for the first time. Brand new gameplay features were revealed, including the following information: Mount & Blade Multiplayer Expansion Announced The first expansion pack for the critically acclaimed Mount & Blade was demoed publicly for the ...

Majesty 2

Majesty 2 – The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty. Majesty the game has sold millions of copies worldwide and made true believers out of a whole generation of RTS gamers. Paradox Interactive and 1C:Ino-Co studios are now teaming up for the sequel in ...

Majesty 2 Screenshots

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More Majestic

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Globally renowned publisher Paradox Interactive, is proud to announce that, having acquired the license for the much loved Majesty brand, will be releasing a long hoped for sequel in 2009. Majesty 2 – The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty. "This ...

A Majestic Paradox

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Paradox Interactive announced today that the company has acquired the intellectual property for the widely known and highly acclaimed title Majesty. It was in the spring of '98 that Cyberlore announced the development of its sixth computer game title - Majesty. This fantasy kingdom sim quickly became one of the most renowned games to be released in the genre and sold over 500.000 copies worldwide. In the announcement, Paradox Interactive made it ...

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