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'Fable III' (ALL) Pre-Order Bonus Let You Create Your Own In-Game Villager - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 6:17 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Black Prophecy' Explains Crafting System - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black Prophecy is an Action-MMO where you will not only be fighting epic multiplayer battles and fulfilling exciting single-player missions, but also experience a fascinating story from the pen of prize-winning German science-fiction author Michael Marrak.

'ModNation Racers' (PS3) v1.02 Patch Coming This Week, Brings Improvements, New Features

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can express themselves by creating their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building — in just minutes — an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community.

'God of War: Ghost of Sparta' (PSP) Gets Release Date, Pre-Order Bundle

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 5:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single-player game that allows players to take on the powerful role of Spartan warrior Kratos combining intense action, an elaborate new storyline, stunning graphics, and depths of scale never-before-seen on the portable platform.

'Create' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Create is a video game for the whole family that is powered by imagination and rewards players for being creative. Create presents imaginative gameplay challenges where the solutions are fuelled by the creativity of the player.

'Guitar Hero' (ALL) And 'Band Hero' (ALL) August DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 2:53 p.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.

'Patrician IV' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Patrician IV, the player takes on the role of a young merchant in the area of the Baltic and North Sea during the late Middle Age, the zenith of the Hanseatic League and its naval trading empire.

'Top Gun' (ALL) Gets PS3 Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Top Gun, players will enroll in the Top Gun Academy as Maverick with their Radio Information Officer Goose to go up against the best for Top Gun honors. Following graduation, players will fly into the danger zone with fellow US Navy pilots over the Indian Ocean, where they will shoot down enemy fighter jets, defend and attack bases and engage in large-scale dogfight battles.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, August 2, 2010

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added two WiiWare, four NDSiWare, and one VC title to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games, Deer Captor (Wiiware), Match Up!, BlayzBloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale, and Hints Hunter, Petz Dogz Family (NDSi).

'Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 unfolds a story of drama and survival as players face kill-or-be-killed scenarios deep in the wild while using the Top Shot Elite, the first-of-its-kind wireless controller that allows players to take aim against the world's deadliest predators.

Monday, August 2, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 10:14 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:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Victoria 2' Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Victoria 2 is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control over a country, guiding it through industrialization, political reforms, military conquest and colonization.

'The X Factor' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The X Factor will capture the excitement and entertainment of the TV show and will include auditions, boot camp and judges’ houses levels as well as several game modes from individual career to duets and battles so family and friends can all enjoy together.

'Backbreaker' (ALL) Update To Add New Features

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Backbreaker is taking sports video games to a place where the action is never the same and every hit looks and feels as realistic as a Sunday afternoon. Utilizing NaturalMotion’s euphoria motion synthesis engine, you’ll never see the same tackle again. Ever.

'Sonic Colors' (NDS/Wii) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Colors is a brand new high speed action adventure in which Sonic the Hedgehog races through incredible theme park inspired worlds to rescue a colorful alien race from the clutches of Dr Eggman.

Ubisoft's GamesCom 2010 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced its video game lineup for GamesCom, August 18-22, where it will show off Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Driver: San Francisco, R.U.S.E,  H.A.W.X. 2., and bunch of other titles...

'Iron Grip: Marauders' Now Accepting Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Iron Grip: Marauders will once again take players straight to the core of civil unrest – this time in the form of airship piracy. This turn-based browser strategy game features gorgeous 3d graphics, single and multiplayer modes, and best of all, free gameplay!

'LittleBigPlanet 2' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet 2 gives players the ability to make better levels and completely new games. It also has a loads of new features, including revamped graphics, a fresh storyline, added accessories and equipment for Sackboy, and much, much more.

NDS Preview - 'Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective'

by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Ghost Trick blends fun logic puzzles with the world of the supernatural, making for an entirely new and unique experience in the handheld gaming space. Part adventure game, part puzzle game, Ghost Trick's gameplay will challenge players' brains while its distinct art elements and character designs will deliver the fun.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned'

by Erik "NekoIncardine" Ottosen on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

Armada of the Damned is an entirely new experience within the Pirates of the Caribbean universe. The game takes place before the events of the blockbuster films. Players will take on the role of a pirate and embark on epic land and sea adventures.

Wii Review - 'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11'

by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 takes golf fans inside the ropes to experience the drama and emotion of tournament golf.

Please, Sit Down Before You Fall Down

by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

We just got back from the Scorpions concert, and it was awesome. Good fun and good show! After 45 years, they are calling it quits. Since this was their farewell tour, they performed all their best songs like Blackout, Rock you Like a Hurricane, Big City Nights, Wind of Change, No One Like You, Dynamite and a slew of others. Oddly enough, they didn't sing Still Loving You. Wonder what the story is behind that one ...

Later today, we're going to a PopCap event and checking out something to do with Plants vs. Zombies. Nomz!