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'Topatoi' (PS3) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Topatoi is a refreshing blend of platformer and puzzle genres, combining the old school impact of the legendary titles like Bubba 'N Stix or The Lost Vikings with original and inventive gameplay mechanics.

'Prince of Persia' (ALL) Collectors Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Fans who pre-order at Play.com get unlockable in-game skins for the Prince and Elika, a 24-page Comic book, a DVD with soundtrack and bonus footage, all wrapped in a varnished metallic blue arabesque collector box set.

'America's Army' Game Tech Used to Get Wounded Soldiers Back on the Road

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Military Advanced Training Center now possesses a state-of-the-art driving simulator to help wounded service members return to driving independence, allowing patients to practice with adaptive driving equipment, gain confidence in their driving proficiency and apply mental skills training in a commonplace activity.

'Football Director DS' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Football Director DS brings all of the tactical and strategic depth that's expected of a contemporary football management game to Nintendo's handheld console. The game's authenticity is strengthened by its official Football League license.

'Colin McRae: DiRT 2' (ALL) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will benefit from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, showcasing a spectacular new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

'Banjo-Kazooie' (XBLA) Coming Dec. 3, 2009

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

As part of the Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts pre-order incentives, fans will receive a redeem token to unlock the famous bear and bird duo's original adventure on Xbox Live Arcade a week before its public launch on Dec. 3, 2008 (1200 points). Also included in the XBLA package is Stop N’ Swop, a feature that allows you to unlock content in Nuts & Bolts based on your achievements.

'My DoItAll' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The first-ever lifestyle game for both boys and girls, My DoItAll is an all-in-one title that gives players the ability to have fun and interact with friends through customization capabilities, mini-games and voice over and sound effect applications.

Activision Settles 'Baja' Boxcover Lawsuit With THQ

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Last month THQ filed a lawsuit with the US District Court of Central California against Activision, claiming the SCORE International Baja 1000 box cover was too similar to its own BAJA title released the month before, and now the two companies have settled the case out of court with Activision admitting something was afoot as it has changed the official retail box to something not so identical.

'Tetris Party' (Wii) Organizes Tournament Series

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tetris Party will feature 18 game modes with 10 never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including modes that utilize the point-and-shoot capabilities of the Wii Remote, as well as the recently released Wii Balance Board. Tetris Party Tournament will test the skills of players in a variety of Tetris modes, including Marathon, Field Climber and Stage Racer.

'Ninja Blade' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

National Geographic to Publish 'Afrika' (PS3) in North America

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 6:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Afrika is a next-gen game for the PS3 featuring faithful replications of much of Africa's flora and fauna. Currently only released in Japan, yesterday's National Geographic Games division announcement revealed that it will publish Sony's nature themed photography game, albeit renamed as National Geographic: Africa, somewhere this month.

Various Game Trailers #1482

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 5:57 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:

  • Coraline [NDS/PS2/Wii] - Trailers (5)
  • Elven Legacy [PC] - Trailer
  • The Last Remnant [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailers (2)
  • Mirror's Edge [PC] - Trailer

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

'Mushroom Men (NDS/Wii) Weapons #3 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 5:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.

'Sins of a Solar Empire' Rolls Out v1.1 Patch, Dates Entrenchment Expansion

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 3:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga. The v1.1 patch updates the gfx engine, improves multiplayer and AI, etc. Delayed earlier this month, it is now scheduled for January 1, 2009.

Atlus Brings 'TrackMania DS' (NDS) to North America - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Not a hardcore driving simulation, TrackMania DS is based on the fun and the spectacular aspects of racing. You drive at mind-blowing speeds in hi-octane racers on tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements.

'Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway' (ALL) Soundtrack Details

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II. The Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway Original Soundtrack features the original music score composed by Ed Lima and Duncan Watt.

'Half-Life' Turns 10, Available on Steam for 98¢

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve is now offering Half-Life for just 98¢ in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the company's debut title. Launched 10 years ago today, Half-Life was greeted with overwhelming review scores (Metacritic of 96%), earned over 50 Game of the Year Awards, and birthed a franchise with over 20 million units sold to date. The special 10 year anniversary price is available via Steam until 12:01 pm PST on Nov. 21.

TikGames and Creat Studios Partner to Develop Three PSN Titles - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

TikGames and Creat Studios announced a partnership between the two companies to deliver next-gen console games for download on the PS3's PlayStation Network, Magic Ball, Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom and Cuboid.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Where's My Thumb Contest Winner Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 12:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.

'Let's Tap' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Let's Tap is a collection of mini-games by former Sega producer and Sonic Team leader Yuji Naka which will require some sort of tapping device connected to the Wii.