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Friday, November 7, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 1:15 a.m. PST | 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:

'Atlantica Online' Adds New Server to Cope With Player Influx

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 1:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlantica Online is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world, a thinking person's game, giving you the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system. To better cope with the influx of players since its launch last week, NDOORS will add an extra server this coming weekend.

'Silent Hill: Homecoming' (PS3/X360/PC) Available on Steam

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 1:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silent Hill: Homecoming is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill. For the next 5 days PC fans will receive a 10% discount on Steam.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 7:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.

Various Game Trailers #1473

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 6:22 p.m. PST | 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:

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey [ALL] - Trailer #4
  • Martial Arts: Capoeira [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
  • Pyroblazer [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #3
  • Urban Extreme: Street Rage [Wii] - Trailer
  • The Sims 3 [PC] - Create A Sim Walkthrough Trailer
  • Call of Duty: World at War [ALL] - Launch Trailer
  • Alone in the Dark: Inferno [PS3] - Epilogue Trailer
  • Mirror's Edge [ALL] - Launch Trailer
  • Skate 2 [ALL] - Skate Reel Trailer

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

'Personal Trainer: Cooking' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 6:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Personal Trainer: Cooking is a training title that brings gourmet cooking from around the globe to your NDS. It features a DS Chef, your own private cooking instructor who talks you through 245+ recipes from more than 30 countries worldwide.

Overseas Troops Rocking With 'Guitar Hero III' (ALL) This Holiday

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Showing their appreciation and support to those serving in the military, Activision is partnering with the United Service Organizations (USO) to bring entertainment to the troops this holiday season. Each copy of Call of Duty: Word at War sold sends $10 to the USO, and Activision will also donate more than $100,000 worth of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock merchandise.

PlayStation Store Gets Qore #6, DLCs, Demos, Music Tracks

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 6:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Qore issue #6, DLCs for LittleBigPlanet (2 free costumes), EndWar Enlistment Pack (3 free units), and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja STORM (free new character and mission). Guitar Hero gets a Oasis Track Pack ($1.99/5.49), while Rock Band gets a President of the Unites States trackpack ($1.99/5.49), and singles from Hinder and Fallout Boy ($.99). Demos are available for Metal Gear Solid 4 and NCAA Basketball 09, and last but not least the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

'Horse Life 2' (NDS/Wii/PC) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 5:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Neko Entertainment's Horse Life 2 is the sequel in the horse simulation series, exceptional in both visuals and game-play.

'Iron Grip: Warlord' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 4:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Iron Grip: Warlord, using the Q3 engine, blends RTS and FPS gameplay, where you must employ urban guerrilla tactics to fight off the hordes. Protect your city at all costs, by building defense structures, setting traps, and taking the enemy on yourself.

No More 'Heroes' (PS3/X360/PC) Says Ubisoft

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 4:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Last year Ubisoft announced it was developing a third-person action game based on the Heroes TV series, focusing on the entire cast, and not re-tell or bridge the gap between the two seasons, but instead offer its own insight. The game hasn't really been heard of since and today Ubisoft revealed that it is no longer making a Heroes game, thus the project has been canceled and the rights have been reverted back to series owner NBC.

'Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2' (ALL) Tracklist - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 4:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

American Idol Encore 2 lets players sing and perform through a full season of competition to claim the virtual winning title of American Idol. Featuring 40 all-new, smash-hit songs and several unique modes of play, the game delivers an immersive experience as players sing their way to fame.

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' - v1.3.0 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 3:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop two superpower alliances emerge, join the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Kaos Studios has released the v1.3.0 patch adding adding 4 new maps, new air vehicles to both sides, and the anti-air rocket launcher.

'Family Glide Hockey' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 2:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Family Glide Hockey players will once again enjoy another American pastime with friends and family in some white knuckle action of Family Glide Hockey! Family Glide Hockey sports appealing cel-shaded graphics and endearing music, on top of the friendly competitive match-ups.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) - v1.0.0.15 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 2:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 11:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched.

'All Aspect Warfare' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures, mishaps and all around tomfoolery 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 on a planet with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Foo Fighters' The Colour and the Shape Album

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 11:51 a.m. PST | 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.

'A Kingdom for Keflings' (XBLA) First Playable Avatar-Enabled Game - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 11:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A Kingdom for Keflings is a city-builder that puts you in the shoes of a giant who has the ability to design and construct an intricate city for the local Keflings. Each giant starts out with a small handful of helpful Keflings who help build the kingdom from scratch. A Kingdom for Keflings will be the first X360 title to ship with playable, in-game avatars when it launches on Nov. 19.

'NCAA Basketball 09' (ALL) Gets Demo, Toughest Place to Play Contest

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCAA Basketball 09 builds upon authenticity by capturing the emotion, intensity, and atmosphere of a real college basketball game. Feel the excitement of game night with the band playing fight songs, the student section leading the cheers and popular ESPN college basketball broadcasters. Fans can now vote for one of 50 schools entered in the Toughest Place to Play contest.