by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 6:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 5:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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...
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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:
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.