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'Silent Hill: Downpour' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 11:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Staying true to the franchise's original roots, Silent Hill 8 returns with another third-person horror experience, and an all-new thought provoking storyline.  Players once again find themselves face-to-face with their deepest sins and fears in the strange world of Silent Hill.

'APB: Reloaded' Kicks Off Open Beta Phase 2

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 11:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

APB is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, and takes  the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.

'Fishing Resort' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 5:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fishing Resort is a a new title themed around  arcade-style fishing and recreations that drops players into a tropical island locale which they can explore as they see fit – this is a vacation after all!

Impulse July 22 - July 24, 2011 Weekend Sale

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gamestop's digital distribution platform, Impulse, is having its Independence Day Sale, starting with a sale on THQ Ultimate Bundle (17 titles for $99.99), knocking 50% off The Sims Medieval, Gray Matter, The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom -Patrician IV Deluxe, Patrician IV, Metal Brigade Tactics, Broken Sword: Director's Cut, Splinter Cell Conviction, EndWar, while also dropping the price on Mount & Blade, East India Company Collection, The Whispered World, RIFT Digital Collector's Edition, Dead Space 2, Dawn of Discovery Gold, Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands Deluxe, and MinerWars 2081 Pre-Alpha.

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a continuation of the previous title in the franchise, sending you all around the globe on high-risk missions as a variety of characters, both new and returning.

'Batman: Arkham City' (ALL) Character Voiced By Castle Star, Penguin Unveiled - Trailer

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.

'Spider-Man: Edge of Time' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spider-Man: Edge of Time challenges the player to take on the roles of both classic Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 to correct a timestream gone awry and prevent a catastrophic future brought on by the early and untimely death of Peter Parker.

'The Gunstringer' (X360) Gets Priced, Dated, Bundles Fruit Ninja Kinect

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Gunstringer is a Kinect game where you get to marionette a kick-ass undead cowboy puppet through action-packed stage performances. Everything is set as if it's an actual play performance, complete with handcrafted "actors" and props.

'WRC 2: The Official Game' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WRC 2 packs all the proper real-life drivers and cars, plus has 90 stages, 15 locales and 25 different terrain and weather combinations. There are nine car categories, ranging from vintage 1960s models to modern day cars, 16-player online races and a revamped Career mode.

'Rock Band' (ALL) To Get Yes Five Pack

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

'Silent Hill: HD Collection' (PS3) - Facts, Features & Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Silent Hill: HD Collection combines two classic spine-chilling Silent Hill titles to the PS3, for the first time ever, with enhancements including true HD graphics, offering new and old fans alike the opportunity to experience the early era of Silent Hill as a true genre-defining experience.

'Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet' (ALL) Also Coming To 3DS

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fans of the original game can now “hero up” in eye-popping 3-D as they command all the classic Squaddies, as well as four new recruits: Captain America, Nova, Black Widow and She-Hulk.

'SoulCalibur V' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SoulCalibur V delivers exhilarating 3D fighting mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and new characters, as well as expanding the online and character creation modes.

'Supreme Ruler: Cold War' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under Demo

In Supreme Ruler: Cold War, players will enter a portrayal of the world in the 1950's based on recent real-world headlines. Battle economic challenges, unstable governments and worldwide tensions in this grand strategy experience.

'FIFA 12' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 12 is the latest installment in the soccer franchise, adding a slew of new features such as a new impact engine to improve hit detection, a brand new passing system, improved AI, new lighting effects, a more ergonomic menu interface, and presentation matches to emphasize the atmosphere of the game

'Men of War: Assault Squad' v1.96.6 Patch, Premium DLC Available NOW

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under Patch

Men of War: Assault Squad is a stand-alone expansion that features a completely new cooperative skirmish game mode with access to five different nations (Russia, Germany, USA, Commonwealth and – for the first time ever in the Men of War series – Japan) as well as increased realism and accessibility.

'Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, players will use the uDraw stylus to command Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and seven other Marvel Super Heroes in the battle against Doctor Doom and his evil cohorts.

Movie Review - 'Captain America: The First Avenger'

by Adam Pavlacka on July 22, 2011 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Captain America: The First Avenger focuses on the early days of the Marvel universe when Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the super soldier known as Captain America. Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull.

'The Testament of Sherlock Holmes' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sherlock Holmes series is known as one of the best franchises in PC adventure games, thus far captivating more than a million of players around the world. The famous detective Sherlock Holmes will be back for probably the most dangerous investigation of his entire career.

'Catherine' (ALL) Coming To Europe

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Catherine is an unprecedented exploration of the pleasures and horrors of love. As Vincent, a man recently succumbed to the irresistible beauty of the game's titular diversion players find themselves swept into a treacherous love triangle.

PC Review - 'Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition'

by Adam Pavlacka on July 22, 2011 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition further redefines the fighting game genre with classic 2-D Street Fighter fighting action, a host of new and returning characters, beefed up online modes, and more.

'Disney Universe' (ALL) Adds WALL-E-themed Environment - Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Disney Universe, players will experience non-stop action through a mix-up of worlds inspired by both animated and live action films from Disney, including titles from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures.

Various Game Trailers #1956

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | 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:

  • Gears Of War 3 [X360] - Crescendo Trailer

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

'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact' (PSP) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring large-scale battles against massive groups of enemies, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact puts players in the middle of epic fights as their favorite Naruto Shippuden characters through electrifying single-player and multiplayer modes.

What's Wrong With Celebrating Sobriety By Getting Drunk?

by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

We just came home from the Soundgarden concert, and it was awesome. The opening act, The Mars Volta, was weak sauce and not our cup of tea. (If they're classified as progressive rock, I'll take regressive rock, thank you very much.) The place was packed and temperatures skyrocketed as soon Soundgarden took the stage. They instantly made us forget that they'd split up over a decade ago, with fan favorites like "Black Hole Sun," "Jesus Christ Pose," "Outshined," "Rusty Cage," "Spoonman" and plenty more. Whoever said grunge was dead is sorely mistaken. The thousands of fans in attendance can attest to that!

Tonight, Captain America: The First Avenger !!!