What's hot and what's sizzling hot! That's what these charts from Amazon.com is all about. The list is updated every hour but this is how the charts looked at post time.

PC Games
The still to be released World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade is already smoking at the top of the PC games charts with pre-orders so we guess its one of those guaranteed hits just waiting to happen. Meanwhile, World of Warcraft is entrenched at No.4.

1. World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade (pre-order)—Vivendi Games
2. Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe (pre-order)—Microsoft
3. The Sims 2: Pets exp. (pre-order)—EA
4. World of Warcraft—Vivendi Games
5. Battlefield 2142 (pre-order)—EA
6. Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War Dark Crusade exp.—THQ
7. Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave (pre-order)—Her Interactive
8. Neverwinter Nights 2 Limited Ed. (pre-order)—Atari
9. The Sims 2—EA
10. Warcraft III Battle Chest—Vivendi Games

The top ten PSP and Xbox 360 games on Amazon.com after the jump.

NFS Most Wanted Wallpaper Contest voting is now live on EA's website [here]. Check out the finalists and prepare to cast your vote. Winners will walk away with huge prizes including an MP3 player, a Logitech PlayGear Pocket, Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod and a set of Logitech mm22 Portable Speakers for iPod all courtesy of Logitech.

Voting is easy. Simply click on the name of the finalist below and send an e-mail with their name in the subject line. Winners will be determined by the number of votes submitted. Please ensure the name is in the subject line. Entries without the name in the subject line will not be counted. Voting ends on Friday, December 16, 2005. Once voting ends, entries will be tallied and the winner contacted via e-mail. Look for an announcement for the winner on our about January 4, 2006.

NFS Most Wanted Wallpaper Contest voting is now live on EA's website [here]. Check out the finalists and prepare to cast your vote. Winners will walk away with huge prizes including an MP3 player, a Logitech PlayGear Pocket, Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod and a set of Logitech mm22 Portable Speakers for iPod all courtesy of Logitech.

Voting is easy. Simply click on the name of the finalist below and send an e-mail with their name in the subject line. Winners will be determined by the number of votes submitted. Please ensure the name is in the subject line. Entries without the name in the subject line will not be counted. Voting ends on Friday, December 16, 2005. Once voting ends, entries will be tallied and the winner contacted via e-mail. Look for an announcement for the winner on our about January 4, 2006.

Electronic Arts announced today that Need for Speed Most Wanted has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. In stores on November 17, the game challenges players to become the most notorious street racer by going up against the top racers on the Blacklist as well as numerous police that patrol the city of Rockport. Need for Speed Most Wanted is available for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360, Xbox videogame system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, PSP system, and PC.

Combining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with over-the-top strategic police pursuits, players can customize their rides that include a wide range of vehicles from the BMW M3, Porsche Cayman S and Lamborghini Gallardo to Mazda RX-8, Ford Mustang GT and Mitsubishi Eclipse. Need for Speed Most Wanted features more than 36 of the hottest cars so that gamers can race in style. Players also will have to master the art of strategic cop evasion to make it to the top of the Blacklist.

This year marks more than a decade for the Need for Speed franchise. In celebration of this milestone, EA also has shipped a collector's edition called Need for Speed Most Wanted Black Edition that features exclusive cars and races as well as a bonus DVD with concept art, exclusive videos and behind the scenes footage of actress, model and star of the game, Josie Maran. The Need for Speed Most Wanted Black Edition is available for the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox and PC.

In addition, Need for Speed Most Wanted leads the pack for racing games on the Xbox 360. From dynamic time of day changing from sunrise to sunset, down to the paint flecks on the vehicles, players will live, breath and race through a highly detailed world only made possible in Need for Speed Most Wanted for the Xbox 360. The infinite detail truly delivers on the emotional build-up of cop pursuits and real-life racing experiences.

The PSP system version titled, Need for Speed Most Wanted 5-1-0, features exclusive content including a Tuner Takedown mode, where gamers can jump into the driver seat of a police vehicle to hunt down street racers.

Developed in Vancouver, B.C. by EA Canada, Need for Speed Most Wanted is rated "T" (Teen) with descriptor Mild Violence for the PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, and PC, "E10+" (Everyone 10+) with descriptor Mild Violence for the PSP and "E" (Everyone) for Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $49.99, with the exception of Xbox 360 at $59.99.

Source: IGN

Here is a video of Need For Speed: Most Wanted. The in-game scene from this video was very smooth and amazing. Let’s hope the final game will be the same, or even better!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

You can get it from our PSP download section [here].

Source: Gameinfowire

Need for Speed Most Wanted, from the makers of the hit Need for Speed Underground franchise that has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, currently is under development at EA Canada.

   

Combining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuits that rivals any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer.

   

Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets.

   

Players will go head-to-head with the top drivers on the scene as well as strategically evade more than half dozen cops at any one time. Add in a dynamic open world, new gameplay and customization as well as tuners, supercars, muscles and sports cars and Need for Speed Most Wanted will be on every gamer's "must-have" list.

   

Source: Gamespot

Every version of Electronic Arts' latest racer Need for Speed Most Wanted is set to peel out of the factory November 15, every version but the one for the Xbox 360, that is. An EA rep confirmed to GameSpot today the expected ship date for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, PC, PSP, DS, and GBA versions of the game, but said the Xbox 360 edition's ship date is still to be determined. It will be a launch title for the new console, so expect that determination to arrive as soon as Microsoft announces the 360 hardware's release date.

Electronic Arts today announced its robust line-up of videogame titles for the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) for the PSP.

Madden NFL 06 -- For the first time in 10 years, the Madden NFL Football franchise has revolutionized its passing game -- giving Madden NFL 06 the most groundbreaking and innovative offensive arsenal ever created. The new QB Vision Control lets you scan the field, look off defenders, and make perfect throws within your quarterback's unique field of vision. QB Precision Placement lets you put the ball exactly where you want it. You can also experience the life of an NFL Player with NFL Superstar Mode, where you can earn one of more than 60 Personas ranging from MVP to Movie Star. Madden NFL 06 brings authentic NFL passing to video games in its 16th year of the franchise and now has the exclusive NFL and NFLPA license. Madden NFL 06 is scheduled to ship this summer.

Burnout(TM) Revenge -- The sequel to 2004's racing game of the year, Burnout(TM) Revenge reignites battle racing in the fastest most dangerous game on the road. Fight dirty or go down in flames -- the only rule is complete automotive anarchy. Built for unprecedented destruction, Burnout Revenge challenges gamers to exact their revenge on rush hour traffic, vindictive rival racers and anything else that gets between them and the finish line. Burnout Revenge is currently in development for the PlayStation 2 console and Xbox and ships this September. The Burnout series will also hit the PSP handheld system in September with Burnout(TM) Legends, which takes the series' award-winning speed, action and attitude on the road for the first time, combining the best moments in the franchise's history with exclusive PSP-only features, gameplay and connectivity.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire(TM) -- Harry, Ron, and Hermione are back! The Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire videogame will release in November in conjunction with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling's fourth book. Experience the thrilling moments of the movie and put your magic to the ultimate test in co-operative play with up to two friends. In the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire videogame, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth contestant in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament(TM). Each competitor in the international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze. Players can experience the thrills of the movie -- from the Quidditch(TM) World Cup campsite to a heart-stopping duel with Lord Voldemort(TM) himself!

Marvel Nemesis(TM): Rise of the Imperfects(TM) -- An epic war has struck the Marvel universe and its outcome is in your hands! Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects delivers the most authentic and cinematic Super Hero(TM) fighting experience ever seen in a video game while remaining faithful to Marvel's comic legacy. Pit the most legendary Marvel characters against The Imperfects(TM), a group of Super Heroes(TM) created collaboratively by Marvel, EA, and top comic book industry talent, in all-out duels to determine who among them is the most powerful of all. Control a number of characters from Marvel's library of Super Hero families including Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Iron Man. Pummel and ultimately crush adversaries in fully interactive and highly destructible arenas and experience what it's like to fully posses each Hero's super powers. Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects will be released this October.

Need for Speed(TM) Most Wanted -- Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the thrill of illicit street racing permeates the air. From the makers of the hit Need for Speed(TM) Underground series, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Combining illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuit, Need for Speed Most Wanted will be on every gamer's 'must-have' list this holiday season. Out-race rivals, evade cops and exploit hundreds of miles of open road as gamers rise to the top of the Blacklist, earning respect and notoriety in the illicit street racing scene. Developed in Vancouver, B.C. by EA Canada.

The Godfather(TM) -- After a life of small-time crime you've been accepted into America's most powerful criminal organization -- the Corleone Family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Choose your path in the world of The Godfather as you interact with characters and intersect scenes from the movie. Take on a variety of action-packed missions in a fully living New York City -- from mob hits and bank heists to drive-bys and extortion. Play your cards right and you could become the next, and most powerful, Don. The Godfather will be shipping this fall.

The Sims(TM) 2 -- The No. 1 PC game of 2004 is coming this fall completely redefined for all consoles and handheld systems. Directly control your Sims through all of the fully customizable locations unique per platform and create thousands of your own food recipes, clothing designs, potions, inventions, and even personal music tracks and paintings. All games will deliver the classic, open-ended gameplay along with exclusive features per platform. Aspirational driven gameplay and fully customizable content will give players the most authentic Sims experiences ever on console and handhelds. Tell your own stories and directly control your Sims lives to build their worlds, excel in their careers, and fulfill their wants while avoiding their worst fears. Aspirations are the fuel for inspiration -- The Sims 2 is everywhere you want to play and will be available this fall.