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'Babysitting Mania' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The multi-tasking mayhem ensues, as Majesco and Gogii Games today announced Babysitting Mania for NDS. Based on the hit PC simulation, Babysitting Mania challenges players to manage unruly kids, lists of chores and out-of-control houses without losing their cool.

'Mirror's Edge' (PS3/X360/PC) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge, developed by EA DICE's Stockholm, is a revolutionary new take on the First Person Action Adventure category. You are part of an underground group of concerned citizens who, not relying on technology, use runners to relay messages. If you haven't yet, check our recent Mirror's Edge preview.

Monday, March 10, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 5:21 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:

Wii Shop Channel Gets Double Dose of Classic Goodness

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 2 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: DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure, and Puyo Puyo 2: Tsuu.

'Speed Racer' (PSP/PS2/Wii) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Speed Racer, based on the upcoming film by the Wachowski brothers, where players will be able to take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character's signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film's high-adrenaline, combative racing style.

'Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine, based on the Iron Chef America TV program, players square off in Kitchen Stadium and battle through a series fast-paced and intense culinary challenges. Each victory advances players closer to a final showdown that will determine who will reign supreme as the next Iron Chef America.

Genius Products Gets Into Video Games, Signs 'Line Rider'

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Genius Products announced its expansion into the publishing and distribution of video games, and plans to offer a number of new game titles in 2008 across a variety of gaming genres starting with InXile's internet phenomenon adaptation of Line Rider.

'Football Manager 2008' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FM2008 has been updated with all transfers from the last transfer window, and retains all the depth and realism of the PC version. The X360 version also utilizes Xbox Live to have different online modes to the PC game, permitting you to challenge friends to 1-on-1 matches and even host tournaments, and is a multi-region game, so European copies will work on X360’s around the world.

'Imagination is the Only Escape' (NDS) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UK developer Luc Bernard, known for his Wiiware title Eternity's Child, is also working on another game, Imagination is the Only Escape. The adventure platformer deals with the holocaust and revolves around a young Jewish boy living in France under the Nazi occupation of WWII. In order to escape the atrocities around him, he imagines a fantasy world, in which the game is set.

Former EALA Executive Teams Up With Acclaim

by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Acclaim Games announced that industry veteran Mark Skaggs, known for EALA's C&C and Lord of the Rings titles, has become the latest Advisory Board member to join David Perry's Project Top-Secret game team, and he will be contributing his time to the largest community-developed videogame project ever created.

'Death to Spies: Moment of Truth' - 36 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Smersh was the Soviet counterintelligence departmens during WWII tasked to secure the Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal elements. Moment of Truth is an addon for the original with 7 new missions set in various countries (Germany, UK, US) adding even more disguises, stealth kills, drivable vehicles and multiple ways to complete your objectives.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) Faces Disc Issues

by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. After a long wait, a few delays, SSBB has hit retail today, although with a snag. Several people are reporting their Wii can't read the dual-layer discs. Nintendo recognizes the issue, and is asking for people to send in their console for a lens cleaning, making you unable to play any games at all. Joy!

Germans Abandon PC Gaming in Favor of Consoles

by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the German CeBIT (information and telecommunications technology) exhibition wrapping up this weekend, an interesting report has surfaced, Germans are switching from PC to game consoles. Traditionally one of the strongest PC gaming markets in all of Europe for decades, German games software sales were up 21% last year, in particular 65& for mobile devices, 38 % for PS3/X360 and Wii, while PC sales have dropped by 3%.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (ALL) System Requirements - Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) Achievements and Entitlements Revealed

by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dark Sector, developed by Digital Extremes using the Unreal Engine 3, is an all-new and original action-thriller that will offer players a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.

'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' (PS3) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport 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.

'Crysis' - v1.2 Mod SDK Available NOW

by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion. The Mod SDK v1.2 includes the game source code of Crysis so you can implement your own functionalities and brand new features, as well as a re-worked the installer.

'Champions Online' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cryptic Studios' Champions Online, their first ever self-developed and self-published MMORPG, is based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

'EA Sports FIFA Online 2' in Development

by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA Sports FIFA Online 2 will deliver a seamless game experience through authentic game play, complete customization, and an all-new manager mode. The game will mirror the sophistication and finesse required of real world players on the pitch; online players will challenge their odds, perfect their skills, and bring glory to their favorite teams.

'Mass Effect' (X360) Bring Down the Sky DLC - Screens

by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 7:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

BioWare's Mass Effect is a sci-fi action-RPG that will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. The Bring Down the Sky DLC adds a new uncharted world that introduces the alien race of the Batarians, and a new Achievement (50 points).