Buzzin Games

Sonic Wings Special is a Japanese shoot’em-up classic, fresh to Playstation 3 via the Playstation  Network Store (PSN). The vertical scroller is very quick to get the hang of, especially with only a couple of ‘need-to-know’ buttons, it is easy and fun for anyone who is new to the shoot’em-up concept can  join in and progress through the game. It has 4 different levels of intensity ranging from easy to pro, which will offer gamers of all abilities a great challenge.

The Sonic Wings Special story is enjoyable to play through over 9 missions; and there are 17 different levels altogether you can select. The game can also be played in a two player cooperative mode and the other player can join at any other point through the game. This obviously makes the game more manic; with bullets flying everywhere, but it means you can both enjoy the game at the same time.

Each stage has its own unique touches with varying enemy ships which gives you something new to look forward to on each mission. You can also interact with some of the scenery. There are different characters available to use, each with their own unique warship which all come with special moves to really wreak havoc on the enemy. As you progress through this 2D computer game your ships’ guns will improve with increased quantity and quality of missiles to aid you against the more challenging boss battles at the end of each round.

With different game modes, a good selection of characters (including unlockable ones) and a multipath story this game is definitely a worthy purchase for fans of the retro style shoot’em-up genre.

Sonic Wings Special is released on European PSN & PSP by MonkeyPaw Games Inc price £3.99.

Buzzin’ Games  7/10

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in partnership with MonkeyPaw Games Inc., today announced that BurgerTime World Tour is now available for Xbox LIVE Arcade digital download on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. BurgerTime World Tour is an evolution of the arcade classic, enhanced with an innovative 3D rotating environment.

The new BurgerTime experience introduces fresh and meaty additions to the re-imagined franchise. For the very first time, BurgerTime will feature platforming elements, boss characters, and local and online multiplayer to spice up this classic favorite. Loyal BurgerTime fans are also rewarded with a DLC download for a delicious BurgerTime World Tour dashboard theme now available for free on Xbox® LIVE Marketplace. BurgerTime World Tour is being served worldwide at the low price of 800 Microsoft Points.

BurgerTime World Tour stars renowned burger chef Peter Pepper as he travels the globe challenging chefs from the world capitals of cuisine. True to his retro roots, Peter Pepper will be tasked with building enormous burgers while running away from wacky food-gone-wild enemies such as Frank Furter the Sausage, Sonny the Egg, and new enemies such as Habba De Niro, the Habanero Pepper. Peter Pepper will need to overcome new obstacles such as giant chasms, wall spikes and hungry bosses to strategically find the fastest way to put together each burger.  And with 50 sizzling levels, BurgerTime has never been meatier.

Now with split-screen and online multiplayer over Xbox® LIVE, BurgerTime World Tour is the first game in franchise history to finally combine massive burger-making and friendly competition. The retro revamp also features various playable chefs and the ability to play as your Xbox® LIVE Avatar.  Fresh additions to the gameplay menu include new customizable multiplayer modes, Burger Battle and Rocket Race. The all-new rocket pack power-up will easily scale level environments, allowing up to four players to get their puzzle-platforming fix. More new twists include the ability to throw both enemies and players.  Surely a food fight will ensue as players rush to assemble burgers with various ingredients for bonus points.

The release of BurgerTime World Tour marks 29 years since the original BurgerTime arcade game was released in 1982. A beloved classic that quickly earned the label as one of the best arcade games of all time, BurgerTime became popular within the competitive gaming community. BurgerTime World Tour adds a ranked online leaderboard for players who enjoy competing to become the world’s greatest BurgerTime chef.

BurgerTime World Tour is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is now available for worldwide download on Xbox® LIVE Arcade, at the low price of 800 Microsoft Points. A trial version of the game is also available for free download on Xbox® LIVE Arcade.

For more information on BurgerTime World Tour visit www.burgertimeworldtour.com.

Digimon Masters

Joymax revealed additional gameplay details for their newly launched MMORPG, Digimon Masters by showing players how to add new Digimon to their team.  Leap once more into the fantastic universe where our world and the Digital World are closer than anyone would have imagined!  The game can be downloaded and played for free on the Joymax portal at http://www.joymax.com/portal.

Hundreds of Digimon stretching from the first 5 anime series will be available for capture, including PawnChessmon (White), Gabumon, Veemon, Guilmon, and Biyomon alongside many others.

However, players seeking to collect their favorite companions will have to work hard on gathering the necessary data to recruit these precious Digimon.

Digimon Masters is the hit MMO featuring the ever-popular Digimon franchise. The conflict has spilled once again from the Digital World into the Real World and the fate of both worlds will rest on the hands on a new generation of Tamers.   Just like in the anime, Digimon come from eggs.  Normal eggs will drop regularly from enemy Digimon, which can be exchanged for Data Chips.  Tamers will soon learn to keep a cache of these chips, which come in nine varieties:  Beast, Dark, Reptile, Fire, Insect, Plant, Rock, Water, and Bug.  Watch for the rare Partner Egg drop.  That’s where things get exciting!

A Partner Egg is hard to miss – they’re bigger than a normal egg and they glow brightly.  Tamers should take their partner eggs to a Hatching Centre along with their chips, in order to incubate their new potential Digimon.  Players must successfully upload chips a minimum of three times to their new partner, though they can attempt to do so up to an additional five times.  Be cautious, however: a failed upload will delete the fragile egg and players will need to find another Partner Egg before trying again.  For those who enjoy the thrill of gambling, try successfully pushing a Digimon to a maximum 5/5 bonus levels.

GaiaSeed - Japanese Retro PS One Game

MonkeyPaw Games Inc. announced today that GaiaSeed is now available on the recently launched Japanese PS One Import section on the European PlayStation Network.

The release marks the first time that European gamers will get the chance to play the addicting horizontal shooter in its pure, un-touched form.

As with most games in the Import section, the release marks the first time that many gamers will get to play the direct-from-Japan import.

GaiaSeed is one of the greatest shooters that never made it to Western markets. The classic is currently available at the affordable price of EU €4.99.

“We’re gradually bringing back Japanese classics without the need of paying a premium price because of their rarity. GaiaSeed is a great example of a classic shooter that simply needed to be shared with the masses. The silky smooth gameplay has definitely stood the test of time and still remains as one of the most addicting space shooters ever,” said John Greiner, president and CEO of MonkeyPaw Games.

About GaiaSeed
GaiaSeed is a horizontal shooter from Techno Soleil featuring solid control, precise bullet collision and a simple powerup system that’s a blast to use. The smooth and silky display of algorhythmic perfection always challenges but never frustrates.

Featuring six stages, GaiaSeed’s massive 2D backgrounds and variable difficulty further increase the game’s replay value for high-score perfectionists. The title’s unique presentation with techno-beat ambiance and fast-paced visual effects also remind gamers today of the uniqueness of past classic shooters.

A rare find that normally sells for upwards in the $150 range, GaiaSeed is a great classic play that fans of other shooter classics like R-Type and Gradius will appreciate.

More Import Classics from MonkeyPaw Games
MonkeyPaw Games plans to import more classic Japanese PlayStation®Network games to European digital markets at a fair price. Fans of import games are encouraged to voice their suggestions on our social networks for their most-wanted Japanese titles. Other released titles courtesy of MonkeyPaw Games include the eye-opening Cho Aniki and the challenging Sonic Wings Special, both classic 2D shooters.

Cho Aniki combines challenging and quirky gameplay with a hilarious cast of over-the-top Japanese body builders. Sonic Wings Special is a critically-acclaimed shooter with tight controls and enemy bosses that overflow with nostalgia.

These games are also available on the European PlayStation®Network at a price point of EU €4.99 each.

Leading online game developer and publisher, Joymax, announced today that it is holding a fundraising event from now through November 1, 2011 for the victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey.  The staff at Joymax sends its condolences to the families and friends of victims of the tragedy and along with its global community of gamers is donating $1.00 for every 10 items sold on all games available through Joymax.com.

“We would like to offer our condolences and solidarity to the families and friends of the victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey and in response to this, Joymax is supporting relief efforts to provide humanitarian and financial assistance to those affected by the disaster,” said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim.  “It has been over ten years since Joymax first started conducting business in Turkey, and during that period we have been afforded many opportunities to see the strength and compassion of the Turkish people firsthand. It is this strength and compassion that we are confident will allow the people of Turkey to overcome during these difficult times.”

Jay Suk, Joymax CFO, also had the following to say, “I believe that a community that is united can accomplish great things. Although it has only been just a few days, we have received tremendous support from our community–our players.  This is just further proof of the bonds that do exist between players. These bonds transcend national borders, language, gender and race, and without the strong support of our community, none of these relief efforts would be possible.  Joymax will continue to do its part as the head of that community, providing support to its players whenever and wherever needed.”

A portion of the proceeds from all purchases made on Joymax.com from now through November 1,2011 will go towards the relief efforts.  For more information visit www.joymax.com.