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'Rock Band 2' (ALL) to Get Foo Fighters, RHCP, Vaughn, Megadeth Albums

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. According to Entertainment Weekly, RB2 will get full albums from Foo Fighters, Chillis, Vaughn, Megadeth, Jane's Addiction, and a No Doubt compilation album.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings' (NDS/PSP) Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A listing on the European game rating board PEGI, the ESRB's counterpart, reveals that LucasArts might be working on yet another game in the Indiana Jones franchise. Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, to be published by LucasArts' European distributor Activision, is supposedly an action game in development for the NDS and PSP. No further details were provided but it is know that LucasArts is working on an untitled Indiana Jones title for X360 and PS3.

'Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball' (PS3/X360) also Coming to the Wii - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blazing Lizard’s inaugural title Pirates vs. Ninjas series allows up to eight players to compete in the ultimate playground sport as some of the world’s most recognizable icons. Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball will be coming to Wii with all new teams and modes.

'Ninja Gaiden II' (X360) Sells Over One Million Copies

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. TECMO/Team NINJA announced that, since its release in June 2008, Ninja Gaiden II has sold over one million copies worldwide

'Runes of Magic' Housing Details - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Pure' (PS3/X360/PC) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pure takes quad racing to a new level, featuring massive jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in memorable, photo-realistic settings all over the globe. PURE's soundtrack is filled with a wide variety of new artists ranging from house and electronic to hip-hop and metal

'Ninjatown' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games' Ninjatown, based on the Shawnimals' designer toy line, is na action strategy title where you have to defend your peaceful town from Mr. Demon, using each of the ninja's unique skills and powers.

'Dominions 3: The Awakening' - v3.20 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dominions 3: The Awakening is a turn-based strategy game set in a world of epic struggle between men, monsters, and gods. This v3.20 patch contains a mixture of cool new features and the elimination of a number of bugs.

'Rocket Bowl' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A refreshing twist on a classic sport, Rocket Bowl offers a '50s style retro-futuristic vibe, out-of-this-world courses and rocket-powered bowling balls; Rocket Bowl rolls a perfect game of fun on the Xbox Live Arcade. Players will compete in tournaments, challenge their friends in multiplayer, test their skills in mini-games and more!

'Unsolved Crimes' (NDS) Goes Gold - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire Interactive's new character-driven crime detective adventure, Unsolved Crimes, brings a new level of gaming excitement to the NDS integrating the thrills of an action game with the mental challenges of a 3D crime investigation.

'Guitar Hero: World Tour' (ALL) Gets Euro Date, No Longer Includes PC

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Activision has issued an updated release schedule revealing World Tour is scheduled in Europe for Nov. 7, and also lists a PC version, confirming an earlier rumor.

UPDATE: Activision revised the list and removed the PC edition.

'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

'Clutch' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Game Factory Interactive announces Clutch, a hardcore vehicular combat racing game developed by Targem Games, known for Hard Truck Apocalypse and Battle Mages.

'AQUA' (X360/PC) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Games Distillery's AQUA is an action-arcade title in a Victorian-era-inspired maritime setting featuring appealing storytelling and gigantic steamships going into battle.

Gears of War 2' (X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde (thanks SpaceCat).

'Tim Stockdale's Riding Star' (NDS/PS2/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The game draws its inspiration from equestrian Tim Stockdale's 20 years representing the UK, to recreate the sport perfectly. Fulfilling every young girl’s dream of riding a horse, Tim Stockdale's Riding Star captures the sport beautifully in Show jumping, Dressage and Cross Country modes.

'Castle Crashers' (X360) Experiencing Multiplayer Issues

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Castle Crashers is a four-player game for the Xbox Live Arcade, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Embark on the adventure on your own or with up to three friends and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the mythical world. A victim of its own success, the servers are flooded with players, which is causing multiplayer connectivity issues.

'Defense Grid: The Awakening' Making Its Debut at PAX - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Indie developer Hidden Path Entertainment's Defense Grid: The Awakening, powered by Emergent’s Gamebryo engine, is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels.

'Meteos Wars' (XBLA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Meteos Wars is a puzzle game where the story, situation and environments formulate one explosive adventure! Take a ride through this intergalactic journey where you slide, stack and ignite your blocks to blast away the world-ending meteors!