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'Empire: Total War' Rolls Out v1.6 Patch, Overhauls Battle A.I.

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 1:17 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.

'Ace Combat: Joint Assault' (PSP) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ace Combat: Joint Assault features accessible and exhilarating gameplay, comprehensive online multiplayer options, while the nail-biting close-quarters combat and incredible visuals are completely re-designed to deliver maximum intensity and an accessible and fun experience for any fan of flight action.

'Future Wars' German Patch #2 Available NOW

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Future Wars is a round based strategy-title that will bring the game back to the genres’ roots by creating definite rules, a rich story and classic gameplay elements. Players of the older generation, fans of customizing and also newbies of the genre will feel themselves homelike in Future Wars.

Bethesda Sells 'Fallout' Franchise Rights to Obsidian

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Obsidian Entertainment announced that it has acquired exclusive ownership of the Fallout series -- beginning with the release of the highly anticipated Fallout: New Vegas role-playing game, on the PC, home consoles, handhelds, and other media (thanks Duck & Cover).

'Conduit 2' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with advanced and powerful weapons, players, Conduit 2 will take players to the far reaches of the world to stop an alien invasion that can be fought in single-player, online multi-player battles, and all-new off and online co-op modes.

Paradox Gives Away Lifetime of PC Games To 200,000th Forum Member

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

To celebrate the milestone achievement of reaching 200,000 forum members, Paradox Interactive awarded user “simonwoof” with a lifetime supply of Paradox PC titles. One more loyal forumite, “X_MasterDave_X,” was randomly selected and will also be rewarded for a long and faithful service with a lifetime supply of Paradox PC games.

'Dante's Inferno' (ALL) St. Lucia DLC - Facts, Features & Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.

'Mount & Blade: Warband' - Full Client/Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mount & Blade: Warband is geared to raise the level of intensity of the original Mount & Blade, incorporating a brand new multiplayer feature that enables up to 64 players to fight for glory on a single map in team deathmatch style battles.

'Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions will allow players to travel through four different worlds as distinctly different versions of Spider-Man from four universes across Marvel lore, two of which are announced today: The Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man Noir.

'Just Dance' (Wii) Sells Two Million Units Worldwide

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Just Dance requires only one Wii Remote per player, while up to four people can break it down at a time, as they follow on-screen choreographed moves set to classic dance tracks, covering a wide variety of musical genres and bringing everyone to the dance floor.

'Naval Assault: The Killing Tide' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Naval Assault: The Killing Tide is a World War II era, arcade style, submarine action title offering players the chance to command their own WWII submarine through multiple combat zones in the North Atlantic.

'War of Legends' Concludes Beta Test Phase

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

War of Legends is a flash-based RTS game based on ancient Chinese mythology, which immerses players in a world where they can build vast empires, appoint legendary leaders and form multi-player alliances to reach eternal glory.

'C-Rush' (XBLA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take control of starship endowed with amazing abilities and raise the challenge of Crush, a shoot'm up involving adress, piloting and speed, in a futuristic and original universe.

PS3 Preview - '3D Dot Game Heroes'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on March 31, 2010 @ 7:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Pixels rule again in the ultimate retro action-adventure game 3D Dot Game Heroes. Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry's golden era.

'Alan Wake' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Alan Wake immerses players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) And 'Band Hero' (ALL) April DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode.

'Sniper: Ghost Warrior' (X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the covert, shadowy world of the military sniper, Sniper: Ghost Warrior throws players into the chaos of a military coup, as they aid the rebels in restoring the rightful government to the embattled country of Isla Trueno.

Project Natal Utilizes PrimeSense 3D-sensing Technology

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

"Project Natal" (pronounced na-tall) is the code name for the new controller-free gaming and entertainment experience from Micrisoft for its Xbox 360 console.

'Lost Planet 2' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | 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.

Wii Review - 'Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing'

by Dustin Chadwell on March 31, 2010 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

In a frantic battle to the checkered flag, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing sees Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in medieval castle ramparts, lush rain forests and bustling cities, all taken from the rich and varied universes of Sonic & SEGA.

'Bounty Bay Online' Restructures City Wars, Sets New Challenges For Guilds

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bounty Bay Online takes players into a 15th century historical setting where adventurers can start an online career as merchant, buccaneer, fisherman or one of many other professions. Fight on land and water, complete enthralling quests and start guilds with other players.

'Jekyll & Hyde' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

bitComposer's Jekyll & Hyde is a new PC adventure based on the famous novel, ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,’ by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson.

'Mabinogi' Goes Easter Egg Hunting

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mabinogi features an action-packed combat system based on strategy and skill. You can make your character stand out with endless head-to-toe customization possibilities and immerse yourself in a fantasy world teeming with opportunity and adventure.

'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bryan Lee O'Malley's video game reference ridden comic book series Scott Pilgrim will be made into a side-scrolling beat-em-up with over the top combat. Scott Pilgrim, bass guitarist for totally average garage band, falls in love with Ramona Flowers, but in order to date her, he has to defeat her seven evil exes who are trying to kill him.

Capcom Appoints Former Sony Europe Exec As COO

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom confirmed that it has appointed David Reeves as COO at its European subsidiary. This role, effective from April 1st, 2010, will see Reeves responsible for overseeing all aspects of the European operation with the remit to maximize potential revenue and explore new areas for growth throughout the region.

'15 Days' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

15 Days is a fast-paced and sophisticated adventure game about Cathryn, Mike and Bernard - a troupe of political activists – stealing art for good causes. In meticulously planned coups, the three Londoners living in a hip loft steal precious paintings from the best guarded museums in the world.

Snail Games Opens Up Shop in North America

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Snail Games USA announced the opening of its new offices in the United States. The 15,000 square-foot facility, located in the Playa del Rey area of Los Angeles, will serve as the U.S. Regional Headquarters for Snail Games USA.

'So Blonde' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

So Blonde, written by Broken Sword's Steve Ince, is an adventure game based around beautiful (anti-)heroine Sunny Blonde, featuring jet black humor that goes far beyond trite clichés, gorgeous cartoon graphics, puzzling riddles and a ton of gameplay surprises.

'Steel Panthers: Main Battle Tank - winSPMBT' - v5.0 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WinSPMBT is the Windows version of Steel Panthers Main Battle Tank (SPMBT). SPMBT is a classic super-mod for the fan favorite 1996 SSI game, Steel Panthers 2: Modern Battles, adding new scenarios, new terrains, redone tile sets, new maps, and plenty more ...

'Across the Dnepr: Second Edition' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Across the Dnepr: Second Edition is a turn-based WWII strategy game that revisits a classic on a new system. Created from the ground up as an expansion for SSG’s latest acclaimed game engine, Kharkov: Disaster on the Donets, the Second Edition of Across the Dnepr includes Areas of Operations, the latest AI programming and multiple Mystery Variants to keep gamers guessing.

If He'd Just Pay Me What He's Spending To Make Me Stop Robbing Him, I'd Stop Robbing Him

by Rainier on March 31, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

The weather has been great for the past week or so, but today, out of nowhere, the wind picked up and rain came down in buckets. I'm ready for the summer already. Bring it!

Nothing too exciting going on last night, we are sort of mesmerized with The Creeps on iPod/iPhone, a lite tower defense game that we've been playing for the past few days, and it's so much fun.

Luckily, the iPod needed charging so we had some time to watch FlashForward, Supernatural, and Dancing With the Stars, with a stunning-looking Pamela Anderson as Marilyn Monroe.