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'Tale of a Hero' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Future Games' Tale of a Hero, developed by Blender Artists, is fantasy point & click adventure with a fairy tale atmosphere, spreading dialogues, original characters, elaborate puzzle design and subtle ironic humor.

Inno-Wear Snags 'Gears of War 2' (X360) Merchandise License

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

European textile and accessories manufacturer Inno-Wear signs an exclusive Gears of Wars 2 licensing agreement with Epic Games. The apocalyptic world of Marcus Fenix and his Delta Squad will be available through Inno-Wear's multiple brands in time for the official release of the game, scheduled for November 2008.

'Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends' (PS2/X360) - 70 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set after the collapse of Japan's Ashikaga Shogunate, Samurai Warriors 2 chronicles the civil wars that consumed feudal Japan and the events that lead to the country's unification. While Samurai Warriors 2: XL is a standalone addon on PS2, the extra content (missions & playable characters) will also be downloadable on Xbox Live for owners of the original.

'Dexter' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Marc Ecko Entertainment entered into a production agreement with Showtime Networks to design a videogame based on the TV series Dexter, a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami Dade Police Department whose perfectly respectable persona hides a dark compulsion: he is a serial killer who hunts down people who have escaped justice.

'Left 4 Dead' (X360/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a co-operative multiplayer action game, using the Source Engine, and also introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology.

DreamCatcher Signs 'Dracula Origin'

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Frogwares' Dracula Origin is a gothic adventure game, where you, as Professor Van Helsing, are devoted to the elimination of Dracula. Preventing Dracula from finding and using the antediluvian manuscript; you must help everyone who crossed paths with the count and refused to serve him.

'Dungeon Runners' Content Update Adds Quests, Dungeon And Improvements

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dungeon Runners is a fast-paced multiplayer action/RPG experience where you take on the role of a brave hero and explore dangerous dungeons, battle ferocious monsters, and discover unique items! NCSoft has rolled out a minor "heave" update, adding a new dungeon, new items and improvements to the waypoint system.

'Mister Slime' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games announced that it has signed a publishing agreement with Lexis Numérique for its newest action adventure game, Mister Slime, featuring clever “elastic” controls.

'Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles' (Wii) Over One Million Units Sold

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

RE: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new RE experience, revealing the backstory behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation.

'Saints Row 2' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 6:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's proprietary open-world engine, will offer vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, all new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.

'World in Conflict' - v1.007 Patch/Server/Toolkit Available NOW

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 5:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US. This v1.007 fixes a few multiplayer bugs and an issue with the bridge on the do_Hometown map.

'Men Of War' Gets Multiplayer Beta Test - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers. Digitalmindsoft reveaks a multiplayer beta test for their next RTS game Men of War is forthcoming...

'2 Days To Vegas' (PS3/X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

2 Days to Vegas is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game. The thrill-a-minute story is crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | 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:

'Universe at War: Earth Assault' - Patch #2 Available NOW

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Universe at War: Earth Assault is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth. Petroglyph has released the second patch including 4 new skirmish/multiplayer maps, bug fixes, and the usual gameplay/balance tweaks.

'Rainbow Six Vegas 2' (ALL) - 18 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and even more stunning visuals. Players will encounter a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience.

'Valkyria Chronicles' (PS3) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

'Grand Chase' Launch Celebrated With New Dungeons And Equipment

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Grand Chase is an MMORPG that follows the lives of different heroes from the Bermesiah continent in their fight against the evil Queen of Darkness, fighting dynamically alongside each other in several different game modes to defeat the evil queen of darkness. Today's Grand Chase launch coincides with a new patch adding three new dungeons and new equipement.

'Princess on Ice' (NDS) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Princess on Ice sees you jump, spin and pirouette your way to fame as you follow the fortunes of Kelly, Gabrielle, Alyssa and Madison - four young ice dancers. Plucked from obscurity by a mysterious dance trainer our heroines are trained and in turn audition for the Princess on Ice Tournament, the most prestigious ice dancing event of the year.

'Okami' (Wii) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring a re-imagined control scheme built around the intuitive Wiimote, Okami offers players an unparalleled level of control and an opportunity to rediscover a critically acclaimed and beautifully crafted adventure. Originally set for March 25, Capcom has delayed Okami's release until April 15, 2008.