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PlayStation Store Gets Rock Band Tracks, Demo and Trailers

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Rock Band content: Why Do You Love Me - Garbage, Sex Type Thing - Stone Temple Pilots, El Scorcho - Weezer ($1.99 each). A demo for the recent PixelJunk Monsters (free), videos for MLB 08, Conflict Denied Ops and Bionic Commando Rearmed, a downloadable PSOne classic (Jet Moto 3, $5.99) and a few movie trailers & themes.

'Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer' (NDS) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 3:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer takes place in a fantastical version of feudal Japan and stars a masterless samurai named Shiren who travels with a weasel named Koppa. Together they are on a quest to discover the mystical Land of the Golden Condor, said to be the home of the legendary city of gold known as El Dorado.

'Unreal Tournament 3' - v1.2 Patch/Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 2:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. After a few beta round, Epic has released the final v1.2 patch for UT 3.

'Fallen Empire: Legions' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 1:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

GarageGames' Fallen Empire: Legions is a first person shooter that combines distinctive freedom of movement with fast paced first-person combat to create strategic, team-oriented gameplay.

'Combat Mission: Shock Force' - v1.07 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. A new v1.07 patch, for all versions of the game, and adds a bunch of improvements, 32 new Quick Battle Maps, tweaks to unit pathfinding, combat behavior, area fire, and the usual bug fixes.

'Bionic Commando' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

Silicon Minds 2008 Warm-Up Challenge Winners Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

At the GDC 08 the five winning teams of ‘Silicon Minds Dream-Build-Play 2008 Warm Up Challenge’ contest were announced. The challenge was to invent and build a new PC or X360 game using XNA Games Studio 2.0 and AI techniques in the development of the game.

'Warriors Orochi' (PSP/PC) - 98 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 11:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will finally meet this fall in an unforgettable crossover event. In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force.

Commodore 64 Games Coming to Wii's Virtual Console

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 10:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Already a firm favorite with Wii owners, Virtual Console is once again expanding its catalogue, this time with the addition of a whole new games format. Later this year, Wii owners will be able to enjoy classic titles from the best selling personal computer of all time, the Commodore 64, starting with Iridium and IK.

'Codename: Panzers - Cold War' - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Storm Region's Codename: Panzers series leaves the World War II stage to take the story into Cold War East-West conflicts fought on fictitious battlefields, with a special emphasis on deep story lines and rich battle effects.

'Aliens: Colonial Marines' (ALL) Game Details Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In SEGA's squad-based first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines, developed by Gearbox Software and based on the Aliens movie, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an Aliens assault more intense and horrific than ever before.

'Crystal Chronicles: The Little King' (Wii) - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crystal Chronicles: The Little King and The Promised Land will detail the events after the original Crystal Chronicles, and will follow The Young King Leo as he rebuilds his kingdom after it was destroyed by the Miasme. Too young to leave the village, you will have to rely on mercenaries and adventurers to do the work for you.

'Kwari' Pays Out $20,157 Gold Jackpot

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Kwari is an FPS where players make money off each other in real-time. The game will be free to download online, but instead of being subscription-based it will use a unique free-to-play/pay-to-play model whereby Kwari sells the player ammunition. The Kwari Gold Jackpot has paid out for the first time, with the winner grabbing a $20,157 cash prize.

'SEGA Bass Fishing' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, budding anglers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try and land one of four different types of freshwater bass.

Koch Media Branches Out Into Online Titles/Publishing

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Koch Media extends its business strategy with the New Media Development department. Its main focus will be on: building an international online publishing and service structure as well as developing new and innovative business models and concepts in the field of online games.

'King of Clubs' (PSP/Wii) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

King of Clubs is a fun and engaging trick-based action puzzle game with distinctive vintage Americana graphics and soundtrack, featuring 5 exciting themes, 95 unique holes, collectibles, resident course pro’s and much much more…

'Saints Row 2' (PS3/X360) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 6:47 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.

'SimCity Societies Destinations' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 6:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed a few days ago, the city pack add-on moves the SimCity Societies experience into new, exciting, and exotic locales, allowing players to create the perfect vacation spot. To attract and host Sims travelers from around the world, players must build and manage their destinations with an eye towards lucrative detail.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 6:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

'Dead Space' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Comic Book Series

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 6:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space you will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. EA has teamed up with Image Comics for six issues of a new comic book series based upon Dead Space, written and illustrated by Ben Templesmith and written by Antony Johnston.