August 21, 2009 - I'm as surprised as you are: G-Force is actually pretty decent. Don't get me wrong, I know Eurocom can turn a pretty good movie tie-in (I just reviewed the latest Ice Age game), but this is still a game based on a movie about guinea pigs saving the world... or something.

LOS ANGELES - D3Publisher announced today that BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, the latest game in the multi-million unit selling Ben 10 video game franchise based on Cartoon Network's hit television series, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE, is now available in retail stores across North America. In an original storyline developed exclusively for BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, Ben and the Omnitrix will journey to outer space and distant never-before-seen planets for the first time ever in the series. As in the show, Ben Tennyson will use 10 of his alien forms and their special powers to battle his greatest enemy, Vilgax, and an extreme team of fearsome foes in an effort to thwart a grand scheme to conquer the universe one planet at a time. BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks is now available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Wii for a suggested retail price of $39.95, and for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system (including the PSPgo system) for a suggested retail price of $29.95.

"The best of the BEN 10 franchise is rolled into one big adventure in BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, showcasing Ben Tennyson and 10 playable alien characters as well as favorite enemies, allies and locations from throughout Ben's world," said Kim Motika, vice president of worldwide sales and operations, D3Publisher. "BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks also marks the franchise's first appearance on the Xbox 360, so players will enjoy revamped graphics and 3D gameplay that showcases the series like never before."

In BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, players will take control of Ben and 10 of his most popular alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brain Storm, Chromastone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt to manipulate fire, harness electricity, freeze enemies and more. Players will also adventure as alien form Upchuck exclusively in the Nintendo DS version for additional powers to command and explore. Gamers will journey to exciting never-before-seen alien home planets on Ben's first interactive intergalactic adventure to battle against a roster of Ben's most infamous villains and foes, including his ultimate nemesis, Vilgax. Offering a solid blend of combat, puzzle solving and platform gameplay, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks provides hours of gameplay for players of all skill levels.

BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attack for Nintendo DS is rated "E" (Everyone – Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief) by the ESRB and was developed by 1st Playable Productions, LLC. All other versions are rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and up – Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB and were developed by Papaya Studio Corporation.

For more information on BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, including game features, screenshots, videos, and downloads, please visit: www.Ben10theVideogame.com, the official site of the Ben 10 video game series on consoles and handhelds.

About Cartoon Network Enterprises
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) is responsible for building consumer products and merchandising programs for a wide range of brands by securing and supporting long-term licensing partnerships across all categories. As the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, the division manages the consumer product programs for the networks' award-winning original programming, brands and characters including Ben 10, The Secret Saturdays, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adult Swim and more. CNE also serves as a third party licensing agent through strategic partnerships with Nelvana Enterprises and Spin Master for the award-winning Bakugan brand, CAKE Entertainment and Fresh TV for the hit Total Drama franchise and the PGA of America for the youth marketplace.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

About D3Publisher
D3Publisher, a subsidiary of D3, Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment publisher and distributor for licensed and original titles for personal computers, major console platforms and handheld systems. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., U.K., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine. Recent releases have included Dark Sector, Dead Head Fred, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, Ben 10: Protector of Earth and BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE The Game. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit: www.d3publisher.com.

Author by: IGN staff

Were this any other review, I'd normally begin by talking about the franchise's history, the state of its genre, or perhaps give a little background into its development. For PDC World Championship Darts, I'm not going to bother, instead just outright telling you that this game is complete and total crap.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) pops the cork on its ninth anniversary of the PlayStation 2 (PS2) computer entertainment system, which has been the benchmark for innovation in home entertainment systems since its debut on October 26, 2000. At the time of its inception the PlayStation 2 system broke all preconceived notions of what a video game experience could offer, serving as an entertainment hub for the whole family with its integrated DVD/CD technology and online connectivity. Nine years later the PlayStation 2 system is still making its way into living rooms around the world and welcoming a new generation of gamers, some of whom were not even born when the system launched.

In fact, one in every three U.S. households own a PlayStation 2 system and nearly 140 million people around the world can attest to its great entertainment value, making it one of the world's most popular video game systems. The PlayStation 2 system is responsible for pushing the envelope by introducing popular franchises like God of War, Gran Turismo, Ratchet & Clank and METAL GEAR SOLID, which are continuing to make their way into the hands of new gamers – young and old. One such franchise, SOCOM, took clear advantage of online game play and connectivity via the PlayStation 2 system. As a result, the SOCOM franchise has become one of the most played of all time, with over 530 million online hours logged since the debut of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs in 2002. This equates to an incredible 60,000 years of online play.

The PlayStation 2 system's library and fan base continues to grow every day. In the U.S, more than 500 million software units have been sold for the PlayStation 2 system and more than 485 developers have helped to develop for the platform since its launch.. This number will undoubtedly continue to grow. By the end of this fiscal year, nearly 10,000 titles in total will be available to PlayStation 2 system owners around the world, including new family-friendly and social games from our first party studios such as Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier, Motorstorm: Arctic Edge and Secret Agent Clank, as well as third party titles like Bakugan Battle Brawlers, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer and WWE.

With nine years under its belt, the PlayStation 2 system shows no signs of slowing down and at $99 (MSRP), it still offers hours of fun for the whole family. The PlayStation 2 system is well on its way to delivering ten years of value to consumers and will continue to serve as a testament to the leading innovation and unbeatable entertainment the PlayStation brand provides its consumers.

Yeah, believe it or not there's a third Ice Age movie in theaters, and that means that there's yet another film-inspired videogame for you to sit down with. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs lets you play as your favorite fuzzy critters from the movie and provides you with a tale that complements the movie -- generally, you're playing the parts of the film that weren't shown in theaters.

Much of the attention EA Sports is putting on its last-generation sports franchises appears to be aimed at attracting newcomers and casual fans of the sport with control schemes that are more accessible and friendly for these players. The latest title to host this redesigned control scheme is FIFA Soccer 09, the upcoming football title from EA Canada and EA Sports. But there's much more than a redesigned control scheme to be found within this year's soccer game. We got our hands on a preview build of the game to see just how the game will play when it hits the pitch.