Konami’s stand at Games Convention in Leipzig will be home to a playable version of PES 2008 for PlayStation 3, the first time the general games playing public will be able to get their hands on the title. Visitors of Games Convention will also have the opportunity to play the game on PC, Xbox 360 and more.

In addition to PES 2008, Konami will be showcasing dozens of other titles including Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles and Silent Hill Origins for PSP.

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As we reported yesterday, Capcom is gearing up to release a hefty sounding update for Lost Planet on PC. Today we can confirm that the update will be released on July 20 and will auto download when players load up the game.

New features include new playable characters, Frank West of Dead Rising, Joe from Lost Planet and Mega Man. The update will also include several new view modes, including a Resident Evil 4 style view and a new Wide view. Multiplayer will also be updated and a movie mode will enable players to watch the in-game story sequences back-to-back.

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Capcom has revealed that the new PC update will include a new Resident Evil 4 style view mode, a Wide view mode, a Movie mode for watching all the game’s cutscenes, multiplayer updates and some new characters including Capcom’s iconic Mega-Man.

No release date has been confirmed at this time, but Capcom does say the update will coincide with the release of the Xbox 360 Map Pack 1 and 2 as free downloads.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Game Information

• Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC
• Publisher: Capcom
• Release Date: Out Now!
• Rating: PEGI: Suitable for ages 16 and above.

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Given that the film is due next summer, it’s no great surprise that Disney Interactive Studios has announced that the videogame of the same name will hit stores in May 2008.

Prince Caspian is the second instalment in the Chronicles of Narnia and takes place where The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe left off. The game is said to expand on the film and will offer drop-in and drop-out gameplay both offline and online.

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It appears PC gamers will be in for a speedier Unreal Tournament 3 experience, with Epic Games’ Steve Polge revealing to BeyondUnreal.com that the "game plays a bit slower on the console versions".

Polge also noted that console gamers will experience aiming help, although it is said to be very subtle and shouldn’t interfere with the experience.

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Despite the phenomenal success of Gears of War on Xbox 360, Epic Games’ Unreal Tournament III has been confirmed as a timed exclusive for PS3 and PC this November. The Xbox 360 version will hit stores early in 2008.

Rein told GameSpot that the PC and PS3 versions are coming first because the "PS3 and PC version of the games are compatible, because Sony has an open-source platform", and laughed off suggestions that Sony had bought the timed exclusive.

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Following an extremely impressive on stage demo of Call of Duty 4 for Xbox 360, Infinity Ward announced that something special is heading exclusively to Xbox 360.

Although Call of Duty 4 is coming to PS3, PC and Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 is getting an exclusive multiplayer beta. Further info regarding the beta should be released soon, with Infinity Ward informing the excited audience that charlieoscardelta.com is the place for the most up to date news.

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Spark Unlimited has announced that Gamecock Media Group will publish their new PC and next-gen console FPS, Legendary: The Box.

Legendary: The Box tells the story of Charles Deckard, an art thief who is conned into stealing Pandora’s Box. Upon opening the box, Deckard releases hordes of beasts such as werewolves and gryphons into an unprepared world. This begins a full scale war between man and beast, with further complications thanks to the actions of powerful secret societies.

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Ronaldo is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in the modern game and has earned awards including PFA 2007 Player and Young Player of the Year. The deal with Konami will see Ronaldo appearing on the packing and point of sale materials for PAL versions of PES 2008 alongside specially selected local talent.

PES 2008 will be released in the autumn for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP, PC and Nintendo DS.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Game Information

• Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PC, PSP, DS
• Publisher: Konami
• Release Date: October 2007
• Rating: TBA

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Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C)2001 ELSPA Ltd
Entertainment Software (All Prices) Week 27, 2007

1: HARRY POTTER & THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
2: MORE BRAIN TRAINING FROM DR KAWASHIMA
3: SHREK THE THIRD
4: THE DARKNESS
5: RESIDENT EVIL 4
6: WII PLAY
7: TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX: VEGAS
8: FORZA MOTORSPORT 2
9: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END
10: DR KAWASHIMA’S BRAIN TRAINING
11: COOKING MAMA
12: SPIDER-MAN 3
13: PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 6
14: TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 07
15: VIRTUA TENNIS 3
16: FANTASTIC 4: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER
17: OVERLORD
18: TOMB RAIDER: ANNIVERSARY
19: NINJA GAIDEN: SIGMA
20: COLIN MCRAE: DIRT

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A few days ago EA announced that Michael Giacchino had composed the soundtrack for its upcoming WWII FPS Medal of Honor: Airborne. Amongst the usual press padding at the end of the document was information detailing the game’s release date, listing the PC and Xbox 360 versions for European release on August 28.

The bad news for PlayStation 3 gamers is that EA also announced that the PS3 version will now ship in November, some 2-3 months later than the PC and Xbox 360 versions.

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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 has been impressing Xbox 360 gamers for several months, but Ubisoft has now given PC gamers their first chance to see what all the fuss is about.

Although sharing the same name, GRAW 2 for PC is almost an entirely different game to its console counterpart. The game has been developed by Ubisoft and Grin Software separately to the console game and features a much heavier focus on tactics, punishing those that attempt an all-out action approach.

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Bizarre Creations says that its third-person action title, The Club, is turning into a really good looking game. According to an update posted on the developers official website, the game (PS3 and Xbox 360 versions) has passed Beta, meaning most of the game content is complete and it’s now pretty much a case of polishing and balancing.

Although the visuals are taking shape, Bizarre says The Club is really about great gameplay. The team is currently putting together a new build which they hope to show off to the press in the near future - E3 would seem a good time.

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Giacchino is an award-winning director known for his work on the TV series Lost and Alias, and the motion pictures Mission Impossible III, The Incredibles and Ratatouille.

Giacchino is also the original composer and creator of the memorable theme music for the Medal of Honor series.

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TimeGate Studios, creators of the acclaimed Kohan series and F.E.A.R. Extraction Point, has today announced that Gamecock Media Group will publish its upcoming cross-platform sci-fi shooter, Section 8.

"We are ecstatic to be working with a publisher as developer-friendly and supportive of original ideas as Gamecock," said Adel Chaveleh, President and CEO of TimeGate. "Section 8 is our most ambitious project to date, and it’s really exciting to have the full support of our publisher to deliver the absolute best game possible."

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