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Various Game Trailers #1577

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 7:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Black Prophecy - Gameplay Trailer
  • Roogoo Twisted Towers [Wii] - Trailer
  • Theatre of War 2 - Trailer (7)

  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'inFamous' (PS3) Pre-Order at GameStop Gets You Exclusive Power

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 7:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.

'Boom Blox Bash Party' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 5:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Boom Blox Bash Party the destructive fun reaches new heights with richer multiplayer action and more than 400 new levels that will have players of all ages gaming together and solving action-packed puzzles under water, in zero gravity, and beyond!

'Mass Effect' (ALL) - v1.02 Patch Maybe In A Few Weeks

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 5:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mass Effect invites you to take the role of Commander Shepard as you set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline. Earlier this year Bioware revealed a patch was "coming soon," and now a few months later, we're told that a beta "might" be coming in a few weeks. No rush right ?

'Furry Legends' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Furry Legends, a casual action and platform game, players take control of unique characters who are best described as a furry ball, each with its unique powers, allowing the player to roll, jump, bounce, attack and perform other various moves with their spherical character.

BioShock Movie More Interesting Than Next Pirates of the Caribbean

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gore Verbinski has long expressed his interest in doing the Bioshock movie, revealed a while back, but apparently he believes so much in the project that the Pirates of the Caribbean director has turned down Walt Disney Pictures to work on the 4th installment in the series. The film adaptation of 2K's action game will begin production in 2010, and Universal Pictures has tasked John Logan (The Aviator, Star Trek: Nemesis) to write the screenplay, while BioShock creator Ken Levine is consulting.

'CrimeCraft' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city. Fans interested in participating can now sign up for the upcoming closed beta test.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) April/May DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots — and use their character's abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers via PSN (thanks fh97).

'Space Invaders Extreme' (XBLA) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 1:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) Looking for Toolset Testers

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

'Mini Ninjas' (ALL) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai.

Will Wright Leaves EA for Stupid Fun Club

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced that it's making an equity investment in Stupid Fun Club, Will Wright's new adventure. Stupid Fun Club is an entertainment think tank developing new intellectual properties to be deployed across multiple fronts including video games, movies, television, the Internet and toys.

'Prototype' (PS3/X360/PC) - 11 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself.

'Dawn of War II' - v1.2.0 Patch to Add Fixes, Tweaks and New Map

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.

Kalypso Signs 'Officers: World War II' - New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.

'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' (ALL) Developer Diary #4

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

'Valkyria Chronicles' (PS3) DLCs Priced and Dated - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

'The Conduit' (Wii) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2'

by Brad Hilderbrand on April 8, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

Strategy First Easter Sale Offers 50% Off

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First is offering an ‘Easter Thank You Sale’ on Steam, starting on Wednesday, April 8th and ending on Monday, April 13, 2009. During the sale, all Strategy First titles will be discounted by a whopping 50%, including Flat Out Ultimate Carnage and Perimeter2, while you can also get the entire SF catalogue on Steam for only $74.99, a total savings of over $275.

'Stalin vs. Martians' Gets Release Date - New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stalin vs. Martians is an over-the-top strategy game, the martians suddenly drop off somewhere in Siberia and attack the glorious people of Holy Mother Russia. You take control of the Red Army troops and start kicking the alien butts under Stalin’s guidance.

'GTR Evolution' - v1.2.0.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GTR Evolution takes GT and WTCC Extreme cars to the legendary Nordschleife, the holy grail of racing. In GTR Evolution gamers will experience the modern version of the monumental track of Nürburgring Nordschleife along with the Nürburgring GP layout.

'RACE 07' - v1.2.0.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SimBin's RACE 07 racing title sequel comes loaded with new features and game modes, more than 300 cars in 9 different car classes and circuits from all over the world, several of them being city racetracks never before featured in a racing game.

Amazon Launches Xbox Live Store

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Amazon launched its Xbox Live Store beta, offering customers the convenience to purchase and gift select Xbox Live games, subscription cards and Microsoft Points cards.

'RACE On' - New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

RACE On will target PC owners with a bit of petrol in their blood and comes with a very strong selection of new challenging content including the tracks and cars from WTCC season 2008 which turned out to be the most competitive championship ever.

'The Beatles: Rock Band' (ALL) Coincides With Re-mastered Discography

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography..

'Prototype' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Official Release Date

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself.

'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian you assume the role of Ben Stiller's character, Larry Daley, former night guard of New York's Museum of Natural History. Larry must rescue Jedediah and his other friends from Akhmenrah's brother who captured them while stealing a powerful Magic Tablet that can raise the Army of Horus to take over the world.

Wii Review - 'Rune Factory: Frontier'

by Dustin Chadwell on April 8, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Rune Factory: Frontier incorporates an open-ended structure that allows players to choose the type of game they wish to experience. Whether it's growing crops, expanding the town, fighting (or befriending) monsters or even falling in love.

NDS Review - 'My Pet Shop'

by Dustin Chadwell on April 8, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

In My Pet Shop, players will set off on the animal adventure of a lifetime as they work to help run the best pet shop that Green Town has ever seen. With over 40 different animals, players will be able to find and care for adorable and sometimes unusual pets including dogs, pigs, pandas and bears, all set in a beautifully crafted colorful world.

'Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor' - v2.501 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative "direct-fire" feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will immerse players in some of the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II.

'Fish'em All' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Abylight announced its next WiiWare release, Fish'em All, an arcade game with real coin-op flavor! Beat your own high scores, take on challenges and solve fun puzzles in a range of amazing stages full of color and fantasy, alone or with your friends. Watch out for the dragon, the ninja rat and the sumo toad!

PS3 Review - 'MLB 09 The Show'

by Brad Hilderbrand on April 8, 2009 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

MLB 09 The Show continues to set itself apart from the other MLB games on the market with its attention to detail and unparalleled gameplay. Looking to build on that reputation, the game has added several new features and subtleties that play a huge role in bringing the baseball experience to life.

'Call of Duty: World At War' (ALL) - v1.4 Patch Details, Will Include Map Pack

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

COD: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.

'Rock Band Unplugged' (PSP) Partial Tracklist #2 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP's Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2010' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Konami announced that its forthcoming PES 2010 will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements. Major gameplay additions will make PES 2010 the most realistic football simulation available.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Swords & Soldiers' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling real time strategy game, in which three distinct factions battle for the powers of the gods. The game will feature a single player campaign and a competitive split-screen multiplayer mode as well as several other game modes.

'Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs brings farmyard fun to the Wii with eight Olympig events which are divided into four categories: all-round, speed, power, and skill. Game modes include a marathon challenge, party modes themed around event styles, single event fun and some hilarious bonus games.

Halo Encyclopedia Announced

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DK Publishing will publish the officially licensed encyclopedia to Halo, which will be a comprehensive guide to the characters, weapons, vehicles, equipment, and locations from Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo Wars, and the upcoming Halo 3: ODST.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Kick Pedal with Double Bass Adapter

by Rainier on April 8, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.