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'Project Bang!' (Wii) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dutch developer Engine Software's first project for the Nintendo WiiWare service, Project Bang!, a casual game type with very addictive gameplay using the unique Wii Remote controller functionality, and will support a two-player battle mode.

'Army of Two' (PS3/X360) to Get Demo And New Maps

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Army of Two will throw gamers into hot spots ripped from current-day headlines where they will utilize unique TWO man strategies and tactics while seamlessly transitioning between playing with AI and a live player. On April 1st EA will release a demo on Xbox Live offering a 2 player co-op training sessions and a mission set in Somalia. Matt Turner also revealed that a new multiplayer map and two campaign missions are in the works, as well as a patch.

'TNA iMPACT!' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles. TNA has a few little tweaks compared to regular wrestling, such as a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' (ALL) First to Play Event Shows Off Map Pack

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision and Infinity Ward are planning a new offensive with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition and the downloadable Variety Map Pack, a series of new multiplayer maps, both scheduled for release on April 3. GameStop is hosting their “First to Play” event tonight in NYC and San Jose, CA, where you can try out the new maps and win prizes.

'Europa Universalis: Rome' Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EU: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc., making each and every game infinitely customizable and unique.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) Announced - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. The franchise’s creation system offers a brand new Create-A-Finisher option, while a new Road to WrestleMania Mode lets players experience co-op storylines for the first time.

'Soulcalibur IV' (PS3/X360) Three More Characters Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.

EA Clings On and Extends Take-Two Offer

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Even after being turned down earlier this week, EA is not ready to give up just yet and has amended its tender offer for all of the currently outstanding shares of common stock of Take-Two. EA has also extended its offer until April 18, 2008, a day after the Take-Two's annual stockholders meeting.

'Zubo' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's Casual Entertainment Label announced the development of a new intellectual property, created for 7-11 year old boys and girls, Zubo, a music-based rhythm-action game featuring a unique set of characters.

'Imperium Romanum' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take the future of an empire into your hands in Haemimont's Imperium Romanum, a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. This v1.02 update fixes major game crashes and contains the new Augusta Raurica scenario.

'Men Of War' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers.

'WH40K: Dawn of War 2' First Details Revealed

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Belgian magazine PCGameplay has the first Dawn of War 2 details, revealing it uses an updated Essence 2.0 engine (used in Company of Heroes), Havok physics, optimized for DX10, multicore support, improved AI for awareness and pathfinding, as well as co-op campaign. Set in highly detailed city landscape, deserts, jungles, mountains and other cities, DoW2 plans to make units & squads unique (following you throughout the game) by giving them individual names, with armor, weapons, and rare objects being awarded for completing missions. So far Orkz and Space Marines races were revealed, but more will surely to follow.

'Galactic Command: KnightBlade' (X360/PC) - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galactic Command: KnightBlade brings total immersion to the space combat genre. Gamers will live out and experience their entire career within the confines of their assigned command carrier. All in first person perspective inside the 350m long CV-KnightBlade; the second carrier in the Engstrom class to be built by GALCOM.

'World of Warcraft' Arena Tournament Sign Ups Now Open

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard is now accepting sign ups for its tournament competition using the Arena System in its MMORPG World of Warcraft. The tournaments will take place on special realms that focus on 3 vs 3 Arena competition allowing participants to instantly create level-70 characters with epic equipment and compete for cash prizes.

'War Leaders: Clash of Nations' - German v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

War Leaders: Clash of Nations places gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield. This v1.01 patch improves performance, AI, and adds balance tweaks.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 8:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

PlayStation Store Gets Maps, Tracks, and Trailers

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 8:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with flOw Bundle (game + expansion / $8.99), Turok Multiplayer Map Pack ($4.99), High Stakes: Poker Edition camera add-on (free), Unreal Tournament 3 Bonus Map Pack (free), Rock Band Boston track pack (6 songs, $1.99/each $9.99 pack), Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore downloadable songs ($1.50 each) and a slew of game trailers, movie clips, and PS3 themes.

'Rondo of Swords' (NDS) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 7:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rondo of Swords is a fantasy strategy RPG combining an epic narrative, a branching story and multiple endings, with an innovative combat mechanic that uses the DS touch screen and forces you to add even more strategy and planning to your attacks.

Electronic Arts Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 7:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA appointed former McAfee CFO/COO Eric Brown as Chief Financial Officer and EVP, replacing Warren Jenson who resigned earlier this week but will stay on a few more weeks to transition his successor into the role.

'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' (ALL) First Tracks Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fire up the fret board, crank the amp to 11 and get ready to rock this way with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Play through Aerosmith's career, bands they performed with, venues they played, such as Aerosmith's own Make It, Uncle Salty, Draw the Line, No Surprize, and Sweet Emotion, Cheap Trick's Dream Police, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' I Hate Myself for Loving You, or Mott the Hoople's All the Young Dudes and a cover of The Kinks' All Day and All Night.