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'Exod Intervention' (X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Exod Intervention is an FPS with tight controls, analog snap shooting, and arcade style action with light RPG elements.

'Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) - 38 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

Various Game Trailers #1627

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:53 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:

  • Arma II [X360/PC] - Launch Trailer
  • Wolfenstein [ALL] - Hospital Trailer
  • Mega Man Star Force 3 [NDS] - Red Joker Trailer
  • SuperCar Challenge [PS3] - Silverstone Trailer
  • Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood [ALL] - Ride Trailer
  • Dawn of Discovery [ALL] - Mood Trailer

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

'Original War' - v1.10b Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Original War, developed by Altar Interactive in 2001, is an RTS where the player can choose to play as one of three ‘tribes’: Americans, Russians or Arabs in an exciting plot that has the player making a one-way trip back in time to attempt to gain control of a rare mineral called Siberium.

'Light of Altair' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Light of Altair is a sci-fi colony building game with a deep plot. Grow colonies from landing pod to metropolis, while sending off new spaceships to expand your territory to other worlds. You are not alone in space, 8 factions from different parts of the world are all following their own agendas in the solar system; diplomacy and orbital-combat are essential to learn.

Next 'Mortal Kombat' Back to its Roots With Sick Fatalities

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While 'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' was not exactly a bad game, many fans were miffed over the fact that the franchise's trademark fatalities were severely toned down to fit with the DC license. However, the game sold rather well, and while it was already revealed quite a while ago that a new MK title is in development, its future is somewhat uncertain because of Midway's state of affairs. Nonetheless, creator Ed Boon revealed that work on Mortal Kombat 9 is proceeding and that a recent motion capture session promises to bring the series back to its M-rated roots with "sick" fatalities.

'Bayonetta' (PS3/X360) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

'Empire: Total War' Goes Half Off On Steam

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire: Total War will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. With the v1.3 patch due on Monday (which will improve performance, add balance tweaks, and no less than 14 new units) now is the change to pick up the game on the cheap as Valve is slashing the price in half, now only $25.

'Fat Princess' (PS3) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fat Princess pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale. Your goal is to rescue your beloved princess from the enemy dungeon. There's a catch though: your adversary has been stuffing her with food to fatten her up and it's going to take most of your army working together to carry her back across the battlefield. Without giving a specific reason, Sony revealed that the game will not be released this month as previously announced, but rather sometime this summer.

'Brutal Legend' (PS3/X360) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' - v1.0.4.0 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition features a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.

'Runes of Magic' Gives Away Diamonds, Adds New Mounts

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Superstars V8 Racing' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Superstars V8 Racing is a car racing game based on the license of the Italian Championship. Powered by some of the most important car manufacturers in the whole world, such as BMW, Audi and Jaguar, and sporting top class production cars it delivers a breathtaking driving experience.

'Fallout 3: Point Lookout' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout 3: Point Lookout opens up a massive new area of the Wasteland – a, dark, murky swampland along the coast of Maryland. So hop on the ferry to the seaside town of Point Lookout, for the most mysterious and open-ended Fallout 3 DLC adventure yet.

Wii/PS3/X360 Preview - 'The Beatles: Rock Band'

by Erik "NekoIncardine" Ottosen on June 19, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2009

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.

PSP Preview - 'Half-Minute Hero'

by Thomas Wilde on June 19, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2009

Half-Minute Hero is a bold new concept of having the player save the world, 30 seconds at a time. The player must fight, shoot, summon, and protect in four distinct modes, each containing a different perspective and unique gameplay style, across a total of 120 varied stages. The 8-bit graphics and story elements provide a unique style and humor, while the hard-rocking soundtrack keeps pace with the breakneck speed of gameplay.

Wii Preview - 'Wii Sports Resort'

by Erik "NekoIncardine" Ottosen on June 19, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2009

Wii Sports Resort takes the inclusive, fun and intuitive controls of the original Wii Sports to the next level, introducing a whole new set of entertaining and physically immersive activities.

'Little League World Series Baseball 2009' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Little League World Series Baseball 2009 is a natural progression for the series, offering Little Leaguers and their families more features and refined, accessible gameplay. Players will have the chance to become a LLWSB Champion, or play with up to three other friends in a variety of exhibition modes.

'All Aspect Warfare' (X360/PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

'Madden NFL 10' (ALL) - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Warped Tour And Maroon 5 Track Packs

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 7:51 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.

'Spore: Galactic Adventures' - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.

Good Old Games Launches Ghosts Weekend Promotion

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Until Monday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (June 23 at 5:59 a.m. CET), every Good Old Games user can grab Ghost Master and Painkiller with a 25% discount! This basically means Painkiller costs $7.49 and Ghost Master costs only $4.49!

'Combat Mission Shock Force: British Forces' - New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

British Forces is the second of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.

Activision Might Drop PlayStation Support, Says CEO

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision CEO Bobby Kontick has been calling for Sony to drop the retail price on its PS3 console for quite a while now. He was hoping that a lower-priced model would be introduced at E3, which did not happen. Valve has been claiming it won't support the PS3 because it is too difficult to develop on, while various others have claimed it requires the biggest budget out of the 3 current-gen consoles. Kontick has now made the bold statement that if Sony does not cut the price, the attach rate will drop further, which might eventually cause Activision to drop PS3/PSP support by 2010/11.

'Katamari Forever' (PS3) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The crazy, zany, world of Katamari is back and better than ever before, complete with new stages, new visual effects, new strategies, and full 1080p HD resolution! The gameplay has generated millions of fans worldwide and the loveable characters are ready to roll again.

'Splinter Cell Conviction' (X360/PC) Will Remain an X360 Exclusive

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. In a recent community Q&A, Ubisoft Montreal states, "it is a true Microsoft exclusive title and there are no plans to have Splinter Cell Conviction on other platforms."

'SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny' (PSP) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny brings back the franchise's weapon-based fighting formula to deliver a robust handheld experience. With a roster of more than 20 unique characters, expanded character creation feature, and multiple gameplay modes, SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny provides nail biting, head-to-head brawls that can be played anywhere, at anytime.

'Euro Truck Simulator' Launches in North America as 'Big Rig Europe'

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Big Rig Europe, aka Euro Truck Simulator' is a truck simulation game where you can drive across a realistic depiction of continental Europe, visiting cities from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague, picking up a variety of cargo, and delivering them on time!

'F1 2009' (PSP/Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

F1 2009 will deliver an authentic and accessible recreation of the current Formula One season, featuring a variety of race modes, customizable driver aids, multiplayer support, new aerodynamics, slick tires, the KERS boost system, the Singapore night race, and the debut of World Champion Lewis Hamilton.

'Battlefield 1943' (ALL) No Beta, But Demo Coming Instead

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 1943 takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. EA DICE producer Gordon Van Dyke revealed that there will be no Battlefield 1943 beta, but instead that it is working on a trial/demo version for all to try.

'World War II: General Commander' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World War II: General Commander is a real time operational-level introductory war strategy game set around WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. Now gamers can command battles in real time with 3D units and effects stretching from smaller scale engagements like the siege of Bastogne all the way out to the entire Battle of the Bulge!

PC Review - 'Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper'

by Jesse Littlefield on June 19, 2009 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Sherlock Holmes is back with probably the series' most terrifying investigation. The player will launch into the hunt for the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history: Jack the Ripper.