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'Lost Planet 2' (ALL) Gets Split-Screen, Pre-Order Gets You Extra Maps - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.

'The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile' (X360) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 6:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series’ staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a brand new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

'echoshift' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Let your past catch up with you in this unique new offering as echoshift introduces the new gaming concept, "Self Co-Op" (playing with your past/history), while bringing a fun and different twist to the puzzle genre.

'Quake Live' Celebrates Its First Anniversary With Event, New Map

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Quake Live offers game players of all skill levels a totally free first-person multiplayer action game, featuring 40 arenas, 5 game modes, including friends lists and communication, sponsored events and tournaments, matchmaking, stats tracking, and even the game itself accessible free of charge through the web browser.

Various Game Trailers #1792

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 3:25 p.m. PST | Filed under Trailers

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:

  • I'm Not Alone [PC] - Trailer #2
  • Infinite Space [NDS] - Gameplay Trailer #2
  • Red Dead Redemption [ALL] - The Women Of Trailer
  • Battlefield: Bad Company 2 [ALL] - PC Walkthrough Trailer
  • R.U.S.E. [PC] - Making Of Trailer #4
  • Cave Story [Wii] - Media Summit Trailer

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

'Spectral Force Genesis' (NDS) Coming to North America - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 2:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Spectral Force Genesis you take command of a country using a mix of strategy, diplomacy, and force, and attempt to bring the whole world of Neverland under unified rule.

'Supreme Commander 2' (ALL) Demo Released, But On Steam Only

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 2:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set 25 years after the events of the original game, Supreme Commander 2 begins with the assassination of the newly elected president of the Colonial Defense Coalition. The CDC members – the United Earth Federation, the Order of the Illuminate, and the Cybran Nation – deny involvement, blame each other, and a galactic war ensues!

'Again' (NDS) Gets Release Date - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Join FBI special agent Jonathan Weaver in his investigation to uncover the mystery of his family's death. His family's case belongs to a series of related murders called the "Providence Murder Cases" bizarre murder cases that occurred 18 years ago, all of which are linked by one recurring piece of evidence. As the only survivor of the incident, he has been pursuing unanswered questions ever since.

Teyon's Reveals Partly DSiWare/WiiWare 2010 Lineup

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 1:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Video games developer/publisher Teyon unveiled a part of Nintendo DSiWare and WiiWare lineup for this year with no less than seven titles currently in development such as Heavy Fire: Special Operations (Wii), 101 MiniGolf World (NDS), Battle Rage: Reflex (NDS) and several others...

'Super Mario Galaxy 2' (Wii) Gets Release Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Mario Galaxy 2 includes the amazing gravity-defying, physics-based exploration from the first game, but is loaded with entirely new galaxies and features to challenge and delight players. On some stages, Mario can pair up with his dinosaur buddy Yoshi and use his tongue to grab items and spit them back at enemies.

'M.U.D. TV' - German v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

M.U.D. TV pays homage to the ultimate game classic of traditional game development: MadTV! In M.U.D. TV, you will take over the position of a program director at a small TV station. Build up and extend your offices, hire staff, actors or directors and produce your own films, television series or shows.

'Guilty Party' (Wii) Announced - Screen

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guilty Party tells the thrilling tale of the Dickens Detective Agency as they solve crimes set in motion by the master criminal known as Mr. Valentine. Up to four players can solve crimes in a variety of locations all over the world to unlock the secrets of Mr. Valentine’s grand scheme.

Nintendo Reveals Software Lineup for the First Half of 2010

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 11:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo of America issued a surge of new information today about what consumers can expect from the company in the coming months, with titles such as Super Mario Galaxy 2, Metroid: Other M, Sin and Punishment: Star Successor, Monster Hunter Tri, and plenty more...

'Monster Hunter Tri' (Wii) Gets Pre-order Incentives, Release Date - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.

Nintendo DSi XL Gets Priced And Dated

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL are 93% larger than those of the NDS Lite model, providing a more vivid and engaging play experience, while also featuring a wider viewing angle, letting friends and family members join the fun.

'Sin and Punishment 2' (Wii) Gets Full Name, Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Treasure Co.'s Sin and Punishment 2 is the sequel to its 2000 N64 railshooter, which was finally released outside of Asia last year on Wii's Virtual Console. In Sin and Punishment 2 it's your job is to aim and fire at enemies, sidestep, roll, jump, or double-jump to avoid attacks and obstacles.

'Clash of the Titans' (PS3/X360) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 10:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Clash of the Titans, based on the upcoming remake of the classic movie, is an action adventure game depicting the ultimate battle of good vs. evil. Set in the timeless grandeur of Greek mythology, the game tells the story of the epic battle for dominance between the human race and the powerful gods Hades and Zeus.

'Blur' (PS3/X360/PC) Incorporates Twitter Functionality

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.

'Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening' (ALL) Shows Off Amaranthine - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed and written by the same team that brought you Dragon Age: Origins, the Awakening expansion pack offers a brand new area of the world to explore known as Amaranthine, featuring an epic story that will allow players to unravel the secrets of the darkspawn - and their true motivations!

'Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers allows players to join their favorite neighborhood friends and play ball in fun and exciting arcade style sports action with all-new features, updated graphics, enhanced gameplay, and extensive options that will keep players and gamers alike enthusiastically entertained.

'Yakuza 4' (PS3) - 33 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 7:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Yakuza 4, you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, and three other characters are also available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.

'Split/Second' (ALL) Gets Release Dates, New Title in Europe

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 7:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion.

'Silent Hunter 5' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 7:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silent Hunter 5 ventures into uncharted territory and takes players behind the periscope of a German U-boat to take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Unlike the Collector's Edition, the Gold Edition will be available as download only...

'Grease' (NDS/Wii) Developers Revealed, Coming This Summer

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Grease will allow players to sing and dance alongside Danny, Sandy, The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds. The game will take full advantage of the Wii’s motion-sensing controls and microphone, and the DS’s touch screen to create exciting gameplay for casual and family gamers eager to experience Grease in a new medium.

'Fable III' (X360) Wants Feedback On Draggin Feature - Screen

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Fable III you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss. Lionhead has added a new "grabbing" feature and wants fans feedback on it ...

Paradox Interactive's GDC 2010 Lineup

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive announced its lineup of titles it will be showing off at GDC 2010 (March 9-12), including Mount & Blade: Warband, Lead and Gold, Magicka and Lionheart.

'Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I' (ALL) - First Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep. I offers 2D gameplay through rendered HD environments, allowing you to speed through each level with the classic Spin Dash move, and destroy enemies using the Homing Attack. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep. I sees the return of the much-loved special stages and takes players through a variety of different Zones, all inspired by the Mega Drive era.

'Guild Wars 2' Gets Novel Prequel

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While Guild Wars 2 adds a persistent world, it retains the unique characteristics of the original game, including a strong narrative, extensive instanced game play, an anti-grind design philosophy, and strong support for competitive play

'Globulos Party' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Globulos Party includes 20 games: Arena, Football (Soccer), Croquet, Tic-Tac, Darts, Funky Foot, Bomber, Rally, Volley, Sumo, Pinball, Pétanque (Curling), BomberKing, 4-Square, Snooker, Basket, DartsKing, Monster, Rugby (Football) and the Nintendo DSiWare  version exclusive, Ice Hockey.

IllFonic Showing Off New Multiplatform Title At GDC

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

At last year’s show Illfonic unveiled their multiplatform title Ghetto Golf to the media and as well as providing an update on where they are with Ghetto Golf they will be unveiling a new multiplatform console title that media can take an exclusive look at. At the Illfonic meeting room, the three co-founders of Illfonic Raphael Saadiq, Chuck Brungardt and Kedhrin Gonzalez will be able to talk to you in detail about their upcoming titles and Illfonic’s strategy for 2010.

'Fire Panic' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With a retro look reminiscent of much-loved classic games, Fire Panic makes use of the touchscreen capabilities, featuring a simple but fun "touch & draw" game mechanic pitting aspiring firefighters to extinguish a series fires by drawing a route for the fire engine on the street map.

En Masse Entertainment Formed By EA, Blizzard, NCSoft Veterans

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

En Masse Entertainment, a new breed of game publisher specializing in bringing globally renowned online properties to Western audiences, today announced its company formation. En Masse is focused on selecting high quality online games and adapting, refining, and positioning them so they are perfectly suited for audiences in Western markets.

'Desi Adda: Games of India' (PS3) Coming to PSN Soon - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Desi Adda: Games of India recreates the customs of India, as the player takes on the role of Avinash, the son of a businessman who has lived all his life abroad and is visiting his ancestral village for the first time. The game features a total of six games including, Pachisi, Aadu Puli Aatam (goat and the tiger), Kite Fight, Kabaddi, Gilli Danda and the beat matching dance game.

'Stunt Cars' (Wii) Developer Wants Your Help For Sequel

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Icon Games Entertainment announced that to celebrate the three month anniversary of our first Nintendo WiiWare game; Stunt Cars, we are giving you the chance to show us that you're the “Ultimate Stunt Car Racer” and win some fantastic prizes.

PSP Review - 'Shadow of Destiny'

by Brian Dumlao on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:03 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Shadow of Destiny is a tale of choices and their effect on others, a mix of puzzle-solving and exploration. You play as Eike, who is murdered and awakens in limbo, somewhere between life and what lies beyond. Eike will visit 1980, 1902 and medieval times, and the methods he uses to avert his death will have a domino effect on those he meets.

'Just Cause 2' (ALL) System Requirements Revealed, DirectX 9/WinXP Support Dropped

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Just Cause 2 stars Rico Rodriguez, back to wreak havoc once again, this time with a new destination – the huge playground of the Southeast Asian islands of Panau, in an over-the-top Hollywood-esque blockbuster of a video game.

'Dead Space 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Gets Novel Treatement

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.

Sometimes I Do What I Want To Do, The Rest Of The Time, I Do What I Have To

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Today was another busy day, and not so much working on the site for a change. I had to help a friend load up his furniture in a truck since they are moving clear across the country. Unfortunately, it was raining cats & dogs all day long, which in turn made the pathway to their house muddy and slippery, so it was tricky to haul stuff back and forth. Glad that's over with!

That didn't leave much time for anything else, but we managed to watch Pandorum, which was a pretty decent sci-fi flick.