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'Home' (PS3) - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The 'Home' 3D online user community service will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game.

World Cyber Games 2008 Games Lineup

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World Cyber Games (WCG) announces the largest lineup of official tournament games in its history, with an epic lineup of PC and X360 titles, including the debuts of Halo 3 and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, along with the return of tournament favorites including Starcraft: Brood War, WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne and more

'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines' - v5.0 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v5.0 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.

'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

C&C: Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to a breathtaking alternate future spawned by time travel run amok. Developed by EALA, Red Alert 3 features a fully co-operative campaign while bringing back the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.

'All American: The 82nd Airborne in Normandy' Resurfaces, Still in Development

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally scheduled for release in 2002, then delayed until 2003, All American: The 82nd Airborne in Normandy hasn't really been heard of since, but Shrapnel Games wanted to let us know that the sequel to 101st: The Airborne Invasion of Normandy is still in development and currently scheduled for Q4 2008.

'2 Days To Vegas' (PS3/X360/PC) Cut Scenes and In-game Animations Finished

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2 Days to Vegas is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game, a thrill-a-minute story crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game. Steel Monkeys has completed the in-game animations and is currently finalizing the cut scenes, thanks to the help of award-winning motion capture company, Animazoo.

'Pyroblazer' (PSP/Wii/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.

'Puzzle Quest' Expands on Xbox Live Arcade, You Name It Contest

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords gets an expansion pack on Xbox Live Arcade which includes four new Hero professions, scores of new spells to cast and items to collect, challenging new quests, monsters and bosses and much more including the introduction of a new archenemy, Antharg, the Lord of Plague.

'BAJA' (PS3/X360) Announced

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Developed by the founding members of the MX vs. ATV franchise, BAJA is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open racing worlds combining the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.

'Forza Motorsport 2' (X360) Car Pack Coming March 19 - Screens

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

March 19 marks the release of a new downloadable content pack for Forza Motorsport 2. With 13 stunning new and customizable rides being added to the game’s robust 340+ car roster, you’re sure to discover countless hours of racing and customization in the award-winning Forza Motorsport 2 experience and online community.

The Dallas Mavericks Launch 'Guitar Hero Challenge'

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On Thursday, March 20th, the Dallas Mavericks will launch the Guitar Hero Challenge where aficionados will have the chance to show off their skills on the AT&T Plaza outside the South Entrance of American Airlines Center. The grand prize, the chance to play Guitar Hero during a quarter break at a First Round Playoff game, two-tickets to the game, an autographed Mavs Authentic jersey.

Wii Shop Channel Adds Duo of Classic Titles

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another two classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Spelunker and Super R-Type.

'Dragon Hunters' (NDS) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Playlogic's Dragon Hunters is a fun platform action game, based on the stunning world featured in the successful Dragon Hunters TV series and the animated movie, combining platform gameplay with many challenging puzzle and action elements.

Free Browser-Based RPG 'Warrior Quest' (PSP/Wii/PS3/PC) Gets Update #2

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warrior Quest is a free browser-based traditional RPG adventure, putting you in the role of a young, aspiring Battle Master. NextGenBooks.com's second update adds worldwide leaderboards and rankings to its console- and PC-compatible casual fantasy adventure RPG, Warrior Quest.

Monday, March 17, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | 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:

'Aurora: The Secret Within' Gets UK Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aurora: The Secret Within is a classic point & click adventure, immersing the player in a world of puzzles and mysteries just waiting to be solved, presenting a thrilling, compelling tale of subterfuge that the player will need to unravel to succeed.

2008 Blizzard Worldwide Invitational Tickets on Sale March 20th

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 8:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tickets for the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational convention and tournament gaming event will be available from Thursday, Mar. 20, on the Worldwide Invitational Web site. The event is taking place in Paris, France, at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Centre on Jun. 28-29.

'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' (PS3) Already Topping One Million Pre-Orders

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for download and on Blu-ray, sporting improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar. At the end of the month GT5 Prologue will launch in Europe and SCEE NZ’s Marketing Manager Dave Hine revealed it already surpassed 1 million pre-orders in Europe alone.

'Street Fighter IV' (PS3/X360/PC) - 72 New Screens

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 12:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in Capcom's fighting game series in nearly 8 years following Street Fighter III Third Strike, promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts. In case last week's 47 weren't enough, here are some more ...

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' v1.02 Patch in the Works - Details

by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | 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 battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. While Kaos Studios is localizing their game for other regions it is also working on the v1.02 patch, which will bring server fixes, controller fixes, new server launcher tools, remote console support, audio fixes (that should help a portion of people out there) plus other things we are waiting on legal clearance before announcing.