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Thursday, August 28, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Judy on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 2:25 p.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:

'NFL Head Coach 09' (PS3/X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Put on your headset, grab your clipboard and see if you have what it takes to be the boss in NFL Head Coach 09, giving gamers the power to make decisions that define their career and ultimately the fate of their franchise as a head coach in the NFL.

'Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee' and 'Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus' Get Steamed

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Oddworld Inhabitant's classic action adventure titles Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Abe's Exoddus, ported from PS2 to PC by Digital Dialect, are now available via Steam, Valve's digital delivery service. The individual titles are available for $9.99, and a combo "Oddworld Pack" is available for just $14.99. To celebrate the launch, an additional 10% off these prices until Sept 4.

'Dragon Age: Origins' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

Software Pirates Sent to Jail, The ESA Rejoices

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Entertainment Software Association today applauded the recent sentencing of two convicted pirates to significant prison time, sending a clear message that intellectual property theft and game piracy are serious offenses.

'SBK-08 Superbike World Championship' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conspiracy has entered into a publishing agreement to bring Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, to North America. SBK08 is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements.

'Spore' (NDS/PC) Now Available for Pre-Load

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade. From today on, fans who pre-ordered the game from the EA Store can pre-load the game, and be ready for launch.

'Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the near future Raven Squad is a unique blending of RTS and FPS genres, as the game puts you in control of two groups of mercenary squads who crash land behind enemy lines in the Amazonian jungles. It will require tactical planning and a liberal amount of brute force to escape to safety.

'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.