When you've got a business going, it's a wise idea to keep track of your cashflow. THQ has been doing precisely that. In fact, the company has recently reported the fourth quarter results of the fiscal year, which ended last March 31, 2008. More financial statistics in the full article after the jump.

Here's another movie turned video game from Luxoflux and Activision: Kung Fu Panda (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and DS). Play the role of Po the Panda as he trains with five of the best Kung Fu masters in China to fulfill his destiny of becoming the Dragon Warrior. You can read more about the game in our full article after the jump.

Activision's fiscal 2008 Q2 report is in, and the results are very encouraging. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PC) is bringing the house down as it earns over US$ 100 million in its first week to seal its reputation as one of gaming's most successful launches ever. Activision is definitely on a roll and has openly predicted that Q3 2007 just might yield income of about US$ 1 billion. Want to know the full financial details? Read more, then.

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What's up this week down under? A whole new bunch of gaming treats from Nintendo. This week will see a couple of title launches for the Wii, while there's seven new games for you to pick up for your DS.

The two new titles for the Wii are Mario Strikers Charged, which lands in Australia with online multiplayer capabilities, and the odd royal gang from the land of Far Away, Shrek the Third. As for the DS titles, take your pick from the list below:

• Shrek the Third (Dreamworks)
• Brothers in Arms DS  (Ubisoft)
• Harvest Moon DS
• Nicktoons Battle for Volcano Island (THQ)
• Picross DS
• Princess Natasha
• Puzzle Quest

Anyhow, we're sure there's already a healthy bunch from among you who have already grabbed a copy of Mario Strikers Charged. So, the next best thing to say is, of course, enjoy! Keep it posted here for more updates on what's hot and what's not. This list: definitely hot.

 

The Nintendo DS release of Transformers: The Game shows a lot of promise. For the 80s generation, this game is a wonderful blast from the past. The game is based on the upcoming film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures which is heading to movie theaters this July. Vicarious Visions has been given the task of developing this video game, and from the list of features the it has, it doesn't look like they will be disappointing fans of the series.

Essentially a battle between two factions, the Autobots and Decepticons, this game lets you decide whether you will be a protector or a destroyer of our planet. There are two versions of the game, the Autobot and Decepticon version, with the former gaining access to the Antarctic level and the latter getting the Desert level to play in. Enormous open environment city levels such as Casino Town and Hoover Dam will also be available for you to wage war in.

Players will be able to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to take part in the AllSpark Wars where they can help their side win via daily challenge missions and global player stats comparisons. Access to 30 unique vehicles with customizable paint schemes will be available so players can create their own customized Transformers. These custom Transformers raise their stats and abilities with every mission you play.

The game features 20 story missions and 20 challenge missions. Local wireless multiplayer modes for up to four players will also be available just in case you get tired of playing with yourself. Popular teamplay modes such as Team Death Match will be available in addition to new unique modes such as AllSpark Sports.
 
Trasformers: The Game is also available on other formats such as the PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360. The Nintendo DS version, however, is slated to be out this June 6. If you'd like to see more about the game, why don't you check out our previous coverage on it with screenshots?

  

Dreamworks and Hasbro are rushing full throttle towards the completion of the anticipated game tie-in of the Transformers movie for the PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, DS and PlayStation Portable. Aptly titled Transformers: The Game, the developers are bannering gameplay mechanics that will re-live the glory days of the immortal cartoon series all the while introducing it to the younger generation using a next-gen mantle.

For starters, players will get to choose whether they want to play as the heroic Autobots or the nefarious Decepticons. Both sides have a wide array of Transformers icons such as Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream and many more. Switching from vehicle to robot form will be almost seamless in order to adapt to whatever the situation calls for.

Environments, as expected, will be fully destructible to up the sense of sheer, mindless mayhem. For those who would like to play with more of a thinking style, they can pretend to use on-screen objects to their advantage and be very proud.
 

   

Hasbro and Dreamworks also revealed that the PSP version will have 20 playable characters with unique stats, abilities, personalities and more.

The kingdom of Far Far away is in need of a new leader, after the Frog Prince who turned into King Harold (who turned back into the Frog Prince - you know the story) fell ill. 'Course, our big green ogre opts to save the day, but what of his beloved swamp?

Thus the adventures of Shrek and his friends begin, in the movie, and on the upcoming multi-platform game tie-in of Shrek the Third. Players will be able to play as Shrek, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Fiona, Artie (Fiona's rebellious cousin), and Sleeping Beauty. There will be tons of exciting levels and locations, as well as exclusive game content.

The game releases May 2007, receiving an E10+ rating. Here are even more screen shots of Shrek The Third - we know you can't get enough of 'em. The screens are for the Xbox 360, the DS and the Wii respectively.

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The last time we heard from our favorite ogre was last year. As the third movie nears release in May so does the game's release. Today we have new info on the multi platform title - Shrek the Third from Activision.

In this newest Shrek title, players would be able to play as Shrek, Donkey, Puss-in-Boots, Fiona, Arthur (Fiona's rebellious cousin), and Sleeping Beauty. The game will take players on another adventure to Far Far Away, visiting movie locations plus some exclusive game content. In the game, Prince Charming attacks the city with his merry band of fairy tale villains. Challenges include fighting Charming's evil henchmen, gathering collectibles, numerous boss fights, and single player and multiplayer mini games.

Shrek the Third also features 20 movie-based and game exclusive levels like the Academy Grounds, Pirate Ship, and Evil Queen's Castle (exclusive). And what would a Shrek game be without the signature twisted humor? Each character has a special ability: Shrek’s Ogre Power, Fiona’s Flying Kick, Puss N’ Boots Cute Puss, Sleeping Beauty’s sleeping Swoon attack, and Artie’s Power of Excalibur.

The game also includes puzzle and platform challenges (including three Princess challenges with Fiona and Sleeping Beauty). Six multiplayer minigames also include Castle Attack, Shrekleboard, Frog Herder, Shooting Gallery, Catacombs Leap, and Ships Ahoy.

Shrek the Third's release would coincide with the movie - May 2007. It has a rating of E10+ and would retail at US$ 49.99 (Xbox 360, Wii), US$ 39.99 (PS2, PSP), US$ 29.99 (GBA, NDS), and US$ 19.99 (PC). Here are some screens for the Wii, PSP, and DS versions.

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The furry group of adventurers that are made up of Hammy, RJ, and Verne are coming to the PSP, DS and GBA as gaming legends Activision announce the shipping date their undisputed furry adventure title for the portable consoles, Over The Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts. You may well be thinking that the game itself is nuts, but it provides fun for the family and received a reasonable reception when we reported on this game last week.

Over The Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts actually begins shipping today for the GameBoy Advance, but won't come to the next generation portable consoles, with the Nintendo DS getting the game on October 24th and PSP owners having the chance to play the game in November this year. The PSP and DS version of the game will both have an RRP of $39.99 and like a true family game have been rated 'E' for everyone.

Over The Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts has been made to build on the success of the Over the Hedge film and Activision have worked with DreamWorks Animation to create an all-new movie-inspired adventure. If you own both a PSP and a DS you may be hard pushed in which version to buy because the game has a different tint for each platform.

In the Nintendo DS game, players set out on an adventure to help Hammy and their favorite woodland creatures explore neighborhood homes for items that will help them get revenge on 'Dwayne the Exterminator' (aka the bad guy). Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts for the Nintendo DS features an enhanced dual-screen display and lets fans re-live moments from the game via a replay feature.

In the PSP version, fans get the chance to interact with new characters, explore 3D environments and experience a concept which goes by the name of "Hammy Time". This involves Hammy racing around and defeating opponents in the blink of an eye. Players will also experience wireless multiplayer gameplay, 3D and interactive environments and new characters in the PSP version.

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Animated movies and video games. These are two of children's most favorite things. That's why it's no wonder more and more animated movies are also being made into video games. The latest movie to join the bandwagon is the recently released Dreamworks animation Over The Hedge.

Over The Hedge skips to the Nintendo DS in a game that takes off where the movie ended. This DS title will see the movie's protagonists - Rj the raccoon, Verne the turtle, and Hammy the squirrel – undergoing a quest to save their woodland home from being overrun by a housing development project.

Go through 20 unique and heist-oriented missions that will require you to outsmart and go past enemies like Nugent the dog, Vincent the bear, the taxidermist, and the animal-hating president of the homeowner's association Glady's sharp.

Distract and surprise your adversaries through the use of the DS microphone. You and your friend can share the fun with just a single Over The Hedge cartridge via the wireless mini-game.

Whether you're a kid, a kid at heart, or an adult looking for a nice gift to a kid, feel free to click the download links and see how the movie is transformed into a Nintendo DS game. Over The Hedge for the DS will be out on the 23rd of June.

Download: [Over The Hedge Gameplay Trailer1]

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