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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.

'Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard' (NDS) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. announced Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard, building upon the original cult classic with more diverse areas to explore, new character classes, more fiendish FOEs, and an improved mapping system.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PS3/X360) - 23 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.

'Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 4:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis, the fourth title in the adventure series from Frogwares, Sherlock Holmes receives a strange letter signed by Arsène Lupin, aka the king of thieves, challenging Holmes to prevent him from various robberies in London, with the purpose of humiliating England itself.

'Penny Arcade Adventures: Ep. 1' (X360/PC) Price and Specs Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho.

The Collective and Shiny Merge to Become Double Helix

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 1:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A while ago Foundation 9 announced it would be merging its two Southern California studios The Collective and Shiny but provided no further details. Double Helix is the new name and is based in F9E's new, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters.

'Spectral Force 3' (X360) - 11 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus USA has obtained the North American publishing rights for Spectral Force 3, the first of the series to land in the Western hemisphere, delivering challenging strategy RPG gameplay, a classic fantasy story, and tons of character and item customization options.

Vicious Cycle Software Offers Its Middleware Engine to Students

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vicious Cycle Software and the Indiana University School of Education announced that students at the university who aspire to become future game developers will have have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the Vicious Engine, its cross-platform middleware development solution.

'Bella Sara' (NDS/PC) Announced

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters has signed a license agreement with Granada Ventures to develop games on the Bella Sara franchise, immersing players in an interactive world of fantasy horses. Players will be able to ride, care for, accessorize and trade the horses with friends.

'Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 for the NDS features the most robust store lineup to date, with 13 brand new shops to run and expand, a park to design and visit, and the ability to trade journals with your friends wirelessly.

'Madden NFL 09' (ALL) Announced, Collector's Ed. Includes 'NFL Head Coach 09'

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced that Madden NFL 09 will be available in North America on August 12, including a special collector's edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary featuring both Madden NFL 09 and the all-new NFL Head Coach 09, exclusive classic Madden NFL gameplay, and an extensive library of exclusive bonus video content.

'Unreal Tournament 3' - Bonus Map Pack Available NOW

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. This Bonus Pack includes 3 new maps, death match arena Morbias, UT classic sniper map Facing Worlds and new CTF map Searchlight.

'PT Boats: Knights of the Sea' - Multiplayer Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed.

'Avencast: Rise of the Mage' - v1.03 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ClockStone Software's action RPG, Avencast: Rise of the Mage, mixes the dynamics of an action game with strong adventure elements creating an enthralling and unique gaming experience. This v1.03 patch adds enhancements, bug fixes and tweaks.

Bluehole Studio Signs Unreal Engine 3 For its Project S1 MMORPG

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bluehole Studio has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for its next-gen, flagship MMORPG for PC, codenamed Project S1.

'Warhammer: Battle March' (X360/PC) Dark Elves Character Profiles #2 - Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An expansion to Warhammer: Mark of Chaos for the PC, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Battle March builds upon the game's tactical foundation to offer new units for each army as well as an original campaign and new online modes. The Xbox 360 version will be a standalone game and also include the original content from Warhammer: Mark of Chaos.

'CSI: Hard Evidence' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Hard Evidence is an all-new video game in the Crime Scene Investigation franchise based on the characters and storylines from the original hit CSI television series.