NBA Jam is now available for the Wii in stores worldwide. The title offers two game modes: Classic Campaign and Remix Tour. In Classic Campaign, players can take a trip down memory lane, individually or cooperatively with a friend, as they play through all the teams in the NBA in a worst to first ladder tournament. Then in Remix Tour, players will face boss battles, against some of the NBA’s greatest legends, in half-court games with distinct challenges and winning conditions. While only available for the Wii at present, the game will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in time for the holidays.

The first original Final Fantasy RPG developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, Final Fantasy: The Four Heroes of Light, is now available at North American retailers. Featuring storybook-style graphics, a party-based adventure, and four-player cooperative multiplayer, the title aims to redefine what RPG gamers expect on the Nintendo DS.

In the small kingdom of Horne, Brandt awakes on the morning of his 14th 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 king distraught and the youngest princess missing, abducted by the Witch of the North. What’s a budding hero to do?

Samsung Electronics America just announced their new SyncMaster P2770FH monitor which offers an unprecedented 1 ms response time. This response rate virtually eliminates motion blur and ghosting effects in the monitor, improving the viewing experience for end-users requiring fast refresh rates and precise detail.

The P2770FH’s response time boasts an unbeatable experience for users looking to immerse themselves in either computer gaming or movies. Video editors can appreciate the elimination of motion blur and ghosting effects that hinder accuracy during the editing process, and computer gamers will benefit from the quick response that aims to provide a more fulfilling gaming experience. The monitor will retail for $399 when it hits store shelves later this month.

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As reported yesterday, Electronic Arts removed the Taliban (in name anyway) from the multiplayer portion of its forthcoming Medal of Honor title, but their publicity machine is running at full steam to make sure you know that the game is still being all that it can be.

MSNBC reports that EA has released a new TV spot and a series of videos featuring interviews with the soldiers who participated in the making of Medal of Honor. In the videos, the soldiers discuss their training, their weapons, the skills necessary to survive their missions, and the mindset required to get the job done.

A student game developer in Germany just discovered that games set during the Cold War can still stir up emotions in his country.

Reuters reports that Jens Stober, a 23-year-old student at the University of Design, Media and Arts in Karlsruhe, Germany, claims that he created the game 1378 (km), to teach young Germans about their country’s past. The title asks players to assume the role of either an East German trying to escape the country by crossing the area known as the “death strip” or a guard tasked with gunning down all would-be escapees.

When Stober unveiled his project last week, as you might expect, it drew heavy criticism, particularly from the families of victims. 1378 (km) had been scheduled for release in conjunction with the celebration of German reunification, but due to the controversy will now be held off until December.

Rulers of Nations, a geo-political simulation for PC which lets players become either President Obama or another world leader, is now available at retail. After budding world leaders select who they want to be, they are immediately confronted with significant and ever-changing world situations requiring immediate action, and must then quickly react to the resulting consequences of their actions.

Among many of today’s real-world challenges in Rulers of Nations are the U.S. deficit, the crises in Afghanistan and Iran, and the persistent problem of global warming. Other critical issues are creating energy sources from the sun to deep-sea oil drilling, managing refugees after a catastrophe, colonizing countries, and buying black market weapons. If you were the president, how would you manage the country – in the same style as President Obama, would you act more like President Bush, or would you fall somewhere in between?

Chillingo’s latest puzzler, Cut the Rope, is now available for the iPhone. The new title combines physics oriented gameplay, brightly, colored visuals and a range of challenges.

It all begins when a special box arrives at your door. You open the package to discover an adorable, little green monster with an insatiable appetite for candy. Your goal is to decide which rope to cut that dangles the candy to feed the ravenous creature. There are also many obstacles to overcome and achievements to earn throughout the game.

Cut The Rope can be downloaded via iTunes for $0.99.

Smash Your Food was one of the top winners in the Apps for Healthy Kids contest, part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign targeting childhood obesity, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.

Smash Your Food was among hundreds of submissions judged by such industry leaders as Mark Pincus and Steve Wozniak. Developers were challenged to create “fun and engaging software tools and games that drive children, especially tweens (ages 9-12) – directly or through their parents – to eat better and be more physically active.” The creators of Smash Your Food, Frederic and Marta De Wulf of Food N’ Me, were recognized at the White House awards reception on September 29.

Medal of Honor Executive Producer, Greg Goodrich, issued a statement Friday on the game’s official site about the controversial Taliban element of its multiplayer. In it he cites all of the positive feedback the team has received on the game overall, but he also delves into some of the not so enthusiastic remarks they’ve received, and how it played into their final decision.

“We have also received feedback from friends and families of fallen soldiers who have expressed concern over the inclusion of the Taliban in the multiplayer portion of our game. This is a very important voice to the Medal of Honor team. This is a voice that has earned the right to be listened to. It is a voice that we care deeply about. Because of this, and because the heartbeat of Medal of Honor has always resided in the reverence for American and Allied soldiers, we have decided to rename the opposing team in Medal of Honor multiplayer from Taliban to Opposing Force…To all who serve – we appreciate you, we thank you, and we do not take you for granted. And to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines currently serving overseas, stay safe and come home soon.”

Today, Jim and Bob, the famous Blood Bowl commentators, present the official trailer for Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition.

Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition packs in all of the races from the original Games Workshop tabletop game, but that’s not all that’s been added. Players can also discover the new stadiums that now bring the total number of arenas to 9. New champions are also emerging as well as battalions of cheerleaders, as new game modes, and a new campaign await the discerning Blood Bowl fan.

In Episode 2 of Last King of Africa, Ann’s journey across Maurania continues. Going into the heart of the country, Ann will discover more about her forgotten past. Explore the mysterious village of the Molgraves who never let their feet touch the ground, and enter the depths of the fabulous emerald mine. Learn the secrets of a country on the edge of revolution.

Last King of Africa Episode 2 will arrive at the App Store for iPhone in November.

Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have just revealed how to sign up for their limited closed beta of Cities in Motion, a mass transportation simulator set across four European cities, that’s due for PC release in early 2011. The title sees players develop and operate their own public transport company building a travel network across Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki and Amsterdam, that employs 5 modes of transport, and over 30 vehicles. As each city develops and grows the player must continue to meet the ever changing transport needs of its commuters, while ensuring it remains as profitable as possible.

Sign up for the beta before October 11!

Ubisoft and Aardman have announced a partnership to create a TV pilot and several shorts based on Ubisoft’s Rabbids.

The Rabbids have transcended video games, inspiring a series of viral videos, plush toys and even ads for brands like Renault and Coca-Cola. For Aardman, creators of Wallace and Gromit, the project represents a rare foray into applying their creative talents to a licensed property. The animated pilot will be produced jointly by both companies.

For those that can’t wait to check out the pilot, the Rabbids will be starring in their next game, Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time, on November 21.

DC Universe Online is not only the first MMO set in the DC Universe, but the first MMO for the PlayStation 3, so Sony Entertainment Online finds themselves needing a bit more time to make it ready for the streets. As the game heads into external beta testing, this extra time will allow them to address community feedback, and get back to us with a doable release date.

The company has also revealed new details regarding the beta program. Players with VIP key cards and those already registered at the DCUO website will receive access on a priority basis starting as early as next week. As an added thank you, everyone that has already pre-ordered the game, and those who do so by November 15, 2010, are assured access to the beta by November 30 in North America.

Anyone pre-ordering the game after November 15 will gain beta access one week prior to the launch date and will be able to participate in a special beta ending event. Those wishing to register for the beta without pre-ordering have until 11:59pm PST tonight.

Three lucky winners will receive a free copy of Fallout: New Vegas because…well…we honestly love giving away free loot, and Play N Trade has once again hooked us up!

We’ve once again teamed up with our friends over at Play N Trade, to give three of our loyal readers and listeners copies of Fallout: New Vegas! To enter and learn more, jump to www.avault.com/fallout/ and fill out the short entry form. The deadline is October 13 at noon CT, winners will be drawn the following day, and announced on the October 14 episode of the Avault Podcast.

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