Facebook is more than just a social networking platform, as many games have already been developed for it that has got people hooked world over. Take a look at Mafia Wars and FarmVille for example – these two are really huge games with millions of fans around the world, making us wonder whether without Facebook, would it be as popular, or would Facebook be as popular without these games? The symbiotic relationship between the social networking site and games continue with the latest announcement of Mascot Park for Facebook being announced by Six Flags.

As the game begins, players enter the Mascot Park world as a customizable mascot with a single goal, to become the star of the show. Players put on performances to entertain friends. Better shows gain more fans and coins, thus giving players the ability to buy new costumes, unlock new mascots and add stage props and sets. Participants can invite their friends to join the show and add their own personal flavor by dropping a cartoon-style TNT box that splats a friend’s mascot or by choosing the classic pie-in-the-face maneuver. In Mascot Park, social collaboration exists on every level. For anyone looking to watch, create or disrupt a show, Six Flags Mascot Park spins together a fun-for-all Facebook experience with unique twists like hip-hop dancing rhinos and exploding bunny guns – both a first for any social networking game.

What are some of your favorite Facebook games that you have played so far, and do you think hardcore gamers will give these a go on a sustained basis? We don’t think so for the latter as they would most probably be more interested in seeing high quality framerates and non-stop action going on on their displays instead of clicking on cute little buttons or wait for turns as with most casual titles.

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Blizzard Entertainment has just announced that its closed beta test for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the next expansion in this hugely popular MMORPG, has started. Invitations has already been issued for folks to participate in the testing process, targeting a wide range of players from around the world who signed up via their Battle.net accounts. Apart from having the advantage of enjoying an early look at the game, beta testers will also be able to provide valuable feedback to help Blizzard Entertainment look out for bugs, address balance issues, while making sure the new content is ready to rock and roll with minimal fuss, hue and cry when released officially.

Cataclysm is the third expansion for World of Warcraft, the most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game in the world. The first two expansions, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King, each shattered PC game sales records upon their release. In Cataclysm, the face of Azeroth will be forever altered by the return of the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing. Players will explore once-familiar areas of the world that have now been reshaped by the devastation and filled with new adventures. In an effort to survive the planet-shattering cataclysm, two new playable races — worgen and goblins — will join the struggle between the Alliance and the Horde. As players journey to the new level cap of 85, they’ll discover newly revealed locations, acquire new levels of power, and come face to face with Deathwing in a battle to determine the fate of the world.

Sounds like more hack and slash, where we are sure that this title will also draw in blockbuster sales figures as well no doubt about that. The thing is, will it cannibalize on sales of their next anticipated title, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, or does it cater to a totally different crowd?

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Folks who live on the other side of the pond (we’re talking about being in the UK) will definitely have heard of the globally acclaimed British sketch comedy sensations, The Mighty Boosh. Well, The Mighty Boosh and Tribal Games have come together with the latter being a mobile games developer, having worked on a new game known as The Mighty Decider. This new app is capable of delivering what this indecisive world has been waiting for – a life management tool which is capable of helping one in the decision making process while offering hour after hour of entertainment for any social network.

Boosh fans across the globe will revel in the fact they can turn to the quirky and surreal Boosh universe at a moment’s notice to assist in their life choices. Just as compelling for those not yet familiar with the Boosh, The Mighty Decider is the perfect introduction to the inventive and fantastical act of nature known as The Mighty Boosh. The Mighty Decider is now available worldwide from the App store for the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. To download The Mighty Decider, go to www.mightydecider.com.

We sure as heck hope that government leaders won’t do anything silly like making decision on going to war using The Mighty Decider as much as they would like to. Celebrities themselves can now reach out to the “Crack Fox” and “Flip a Coin” to decide which scripts to accept, while couples and admirers can participate in a little bit of “Spin the Bottle” with a special love potion hand-mixed by “Bob Fossil”. As for the ordinary Joe on the street, he can head on to “Naboo The Enigma” and have him read his fortune.

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GestureTek has a brand new video-gesture-control software that will target interactive displays, games and entertainment, where it is currently in action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during the current Winter Olympics. Among the other organizations who have picked up this unique software would be Ontario House and Netgenetix. Dubbed the Cube, GestureTek’s turnkey portable, plug and play interactive display system is perfect for exhibits and trade shows, as it offers an unprecedented engaging experience of motion-responsive interaction. For the next 17 days, the Cube will project custom Ontario-branded interactive multi-media games and animation effects onto Ontario House’s floor for the enjoyment of passers-by.

GestureTek’s GroundFX visual display system was installed at the Vancouver Art Gallery in an engaging gesture-controlled interactive floor. Custom multi-media effects imitate a salmon-filled British Columbia river. The installation is part of an immersive video gallery to showcase the forestry and fisheries industries and promote environmental sustainability. Multi-media design firm Netgenetix turned to GestureTek to create three Illuminate interactive surface computing display systems as part of the “Living Rainforest” exhibit. Visitors can touch any one of the “hotspots” on the display screen to access entertaining and informative multi-media content on the initiatives of notable environmental companies.

Guess grabbing the attention of ordinary folks at tradeshows is getting more and more competitive, since booth babes aren’t the only factors to consider these days. This move by GestureTek certainly goes some way in pushing the industry forward, and we wonder whether we can check out such booths in the near future at other trade shows, including CES 2011.

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Square Enix has just announced that Star Ocean The Last Hope: International is finally available on the PS3, where this title is touted to be the prequel of the acclaimed Star Ocean franchise. It was developed by tri-Ace Inc., a company who are well known for offering gamers spectacular visuals and expansive storylines, and you can be sure that Star Ocean The Last Hope: International will comprise of a rich, science fiction saga of the series that begins with the aftermath of World War III. You will be able to control your own spaceship in the latest installment, traveling from one planet to another as you attempt to breath in the beauty of space’s vastness. A more refined gameplay will feature dynamic four-character team combat as well as the capability to seamlessly switch party members during battle. Even more weaknesses of the franchise is weeded out this time round, as the innovative real-time battle system also sports an improvement.

The year is A.D. 2087. In the aftermath of World War III, Earth has been ravaged and the population decimated by a deteriorating environment. The countries that survived have joined together to form the Greater Unified Nations and turned their eyes skyward … to space. Edge Maverick and his childhood friend Reimi Saionji are chosen as pioneer members of the Space Reconnaissance Force, which was created to seek out new worlds beyond the stars. Their ship, the Calnus, takes its place on the lunar launch pad along with four other starships of the first reconnaissance fleet. These ships – humanity’s last hope – blast off one-by-one and sail into the awaiting wormhole that leads to the vast star ocean. And so, Edge and his crew begin their voyage in search of a new haven for humanity … and a second chance.

It will retail for $59.99 a pop from all good North American retailers. Are you going to get a copy if you haven’t done so for its previous titles in the series?

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Have you yet to jump aboard the current generation of game consoles, as you did not yet come to a conclusion on whether the Wii, Xbox 360 or PS3 is able to fit your gaming needs? Well, Microsoft aims to persuade you with their latest console bundle which will not only include the Xbox 360, but also Final Fantasy XIII as well, aptly known as the Final Fantasy XIII Special Edition Bundle. Targeting folks who are in the US, you no longer need to import one from Japan if you’re a hardcore fan.

The newly announced Xbox 360 Final Fantasy XIII Special Edition Bundle comes complete with two wireless controllers, a copy of Final Fantasy XIII (naturally), access to exclusive downloadable content (specifically avatars) and, the undoubted highlight, a 250GB hard drive engraved with the Final Fantasy XIII name. Additionally, if you’re really looking to complete the package you could opt-in for a strictly limited edition faceplate, which will be made available ‘promotionally in very limited numbers’ created by none other than Square Enix’s famed character designer, Tetsuya Nomura. The Xbox 360 Final Fantasy XIII Special Edition Bundle with engraved 250GB HDD is set to land on March 9th but, at this juncture, no pricing information has been made available (either for the bundle with faceplate or without).

How much do you think this bundle will cost when available? Considering it is Final Fantasy that we’re talking about here, it would be advisable to get your advanced order in before anyone else, unless you love being disappointed on launch day.

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Stardock has heard the clarion call of its fans, and have taken the positive step of unleashing the complete Sins of a Solar Empire experience in the form of Sins of a Solar Empire – Trinity. As you can tell, Trinity is a word that is normally associated with the number 3, and will see this bundle include the original award-winning real-time strategy PC title from Ironclad Games alongside the two game-changing micro-expansions, Entrenchment and Diplomacy. Sins of a Solar Empire – Trinity will be available in retail stores across North America as well as through the digital download channel Impulse – regardless of which version you choose, it will still cost you $39.95 a pop.

In the year of its release, Sins of a Solar Empire was awarded dozens of Real-Time Strategy Game of the Year accolades as well as the overall PC Game of the Year award from IGN.com. The game provides a seamless transition between epic strategy and tactical combat modes, a galaxy of intriguing aliens, powerful starships, and colossal planets that come to life with stunning 3D graphics, unparalleled sense of scale, and a cinematic musical score. Explore and conquer nearby planets as one of three factions: the Vasari, the TEC or the Advent and play for domination of the galaxy. Players will explore distant solar systems by applying brute force, cunning strategy, elegant diplomacy, economic mastery, and researched technology. Launching alongside Trinity and completing the Sins of a Solar Empire experience is Diplomacy. Diplomacy is the second and final micro-expansion for fans that already have the original game. In addition to adding 30+ new technologies to research and a faction “status” that allows parties to see what other factions think of them, Diplomacy also adds a new envoy cruiser that can transport peace-seeking parties to negotiate a truce, trade pacts or treaties which can change the entire balance of any given game.

If you’re into politicking at home and at the office, then this seems to be your cup of tea, as it will take a pretty cunning mind to be able to check out just how well your conniving spirit is able to work in the virtual world.

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The first music based social network game was released last week, known as Hit or Not, where it was available only to Facebook users initially. As for Myspace and iPhone users, you will just have to wait until their respective versions are completed and released by the developer. Just a quick question – what type of games do you play on your Facebook, or do you use it purely to keep in touch with family and friends from afar in a more serious, solemn manner?

Following the recent phenomenal rise in popularity of social network games such as Farmville, Hit or Not allows players to become virtual music moguls. By listening to and ranking songs, players accumulate virtual cash they can use to “sign” and bribe artists and various other nefarious music biz activities. If the songs “signed” by the player rise on the Hit or Not charts, that player can “sell” those songs to make a (virtual) profit. The Hit or Not stock exchange is one financial institution that can never go bust, only perpetually up and down! iTunes compatible MP3 downloads of all the songs are for sale for real money wherever the songs are displayed and roughly 80 percent of the retail price goes straight to the artist.

It is interesting to note that the entire catalogue of music on the Hit or Not system is from the 10,000+ independent artists using theBizmo microstore widget. According to UGC, their artists are part of the company, and wants to keep users involved in tandem with the bands’ love for participation. The game has worked pretty well so far in the first week along, boasting dramatically increased exposure and more than triple the revenues to date.

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When it comes to RPGs, you know that you can’t go wrong if Square Enix is the name behind a particular product. Well, RPG nuts who have gone through the latest Square Enix adventures and are itching for the next release will be pleased to know that the company has just announced that their latest Action-RPG known as NIER will be making its way to the PS3 platform as well as the Xbox 360 console, where it will hit the North American market this coming April 27, 2010. Being an Action RPG, it will see the amalgamation of RPG gameplay mechanics alongside intense and bloody combat. Of course, what is an RPG without magic? NIER has plenty of that as well, so fret not.

Players will jump into the title role of the unyielding Nier as he begins his desperate quest to discover a cure for his daughter, Yonah, who is stricken with the deadly Black Scrawl disease. Armed with powerful magic as well as mighty swords, Nier will battle alongside formidable allies against waves of dark enemies and giant bosses to discover the truth about the disease, his daughter…and himself. NIER, the newest franchise from RPG masters Square Enix, delivers unique and memorable characters, intense action-packed battles, explosive magic and storytelling like only Square Enix can.

Expect to enjoy unbelievable story twists and reveals in an amazingly intricate storyline set in a world plagued by human anguish, buried secrets and a ravaging disease. We wonder whether it is capable of throwing a real mind twister for us gamers, but we do believe that Square Enix has it in them to include plot twists around every corner for a truly amazing storyline.

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Stardock has made it known to the masses that Atari, one of the most recognizable videogame publishers in the world, has thrown in a variety of computer games to Stardock’s digital distribution platform which is known as Impulse. Of course, you can already access the critically acclaimed Ghostbusters: The Video Game and The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, while the recently unveiled science fiction MMORPG from renowned developer Cryptic Studios, Star Trek Online, is also made available just in case you don’t want to drive to a brick and mortar store to pick up a physical copy.

With Impulse, users purchase their game and can then immediately download and install the game through the Impulse client which seamlessly manages updates, community features and more. Games become part of that user’s account such that when a user purchase a new machine, a user can simply re-download the Impulse client, logon to their account and re-download all their purchases, even years into the future.

According to Brad Wardell, CEO and president of Stardock, said, “We have had a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Atari, spanning almost a decade. We are really excited about seeing these blockbuster titles come to Impulse.” Digital distribution is the way to go, but there is just something about owning an actual physical media in the form of DVDs and game manuals. Guess there is a little bit of something for everyone, but digital distribution certainly takes the higher moral ground by being more environmentally friendly.

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