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'Combat Mission Shock Force: Marines' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combat Mission Shock Force: Marines is the first of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a significant number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles for both the US and Syrian sides, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.

ZeniMax Online Studios Recruiting for Next-Gen MMO

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

ZeniMax Online, the sister company of Bethesda Softworks, is currently working on the next big MMOG, and are looking for talented developers to add to the team led by Matt Firor (former Mythic). Zenimax will be attending Austin GDC, so if you are experienced in Art, Programming, Design, Server Technology, Customer Support, QA and Marketing, look them up.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform.

'Street Fighter' Movie Scheduled for Feb. 2009

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the franchise, the live-action Street Fighter film will be distributed in North America by 20th Century Fox in Feb. 2009. The movie, which began filming in March 2008, stars Kristin Kreuk (Chun-Li) and is directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, known for Speed and Lethal Weapon 4. The Street Fighter storyline remains the same (the lead character searches for her father, who had mysteriously disappeared) and will show off exquisite action sequences.

'Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' (X360) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' Variety Map Pack Goes Half Price

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is an action-thriller arming gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. Starting Sept. 12 through Sept. 14, the CoD 4 Variety Map Pack will be available for 400 Microsoft Points, coinciding with a Double XP Weekend.

'Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Playing the role of Po, Tigress, Monkey or Shifu, gamers must battle Tai Lung who is setting out to capture the Furious Five to harness their chi energy. The game lets players unleash acrobatic kung fu moves using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to chop, kick and punch through hordes of opponents in an epic battle.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (ALL) Sponsors Death by Decibels Heavy Metal Tour

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests. cdv, in cooperation with Nuclear Blast Records and Relapse Records, is sponsoring the four band "Death by Decibels" heavy metal music tour.

'Skate City Heroes' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Skate City Heroes fans get the feel of skateboarding as players can get up on their feet and use the Wii Balance Board accessory, bringing action and innovation into the living room for the whole family.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky' - v1.5.04 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies. This v1.5.04 patch improves performance, overall stability, fixes potential load/save issues, and balances multiplayer.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) Road to Wrestlemania Mode - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 8:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win.

'WorldShift' v1.0.21 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 7:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WorldShift is a next-generation, cyber-fantasy RTS game set in a dark future of Earth, where today's civilization is only a fading mysterious legend. The new v1.0.21 patch adds fixes, tweaks, a new Bridges of Trial map.

'MotorStorm: Pacific Rift' (PS3) Gets Official Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) Gets Playable Ted Nugent - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 7:40 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). Ted Nugent will lend his voice and likeness, joining the all-star cast of rock legends to be featured in the game including Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy Osbourne and Sting.

'Runes of Magic' Combat System - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 7:34 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.

'Mount & Blade' Secrets Of Battle Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mount & Blade is a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat.

'Jeopardy!' Now on PlayStation Network - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Players will experience all the excitement and fun of America’s Favorite Quiz Show as they compete on a photorealistic 3-D set that features clues from the hit TV show.

'Skate 2' (PS3/X360) Adds Goofy versus Regular Competition

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set five years after the original, San Vanelona's been rebuild after it was hit by a natural disaster. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene.

'NCAA Basketball 09' (ALL) Announced, Cover Athlete Signed

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 6:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCAA Basketball 09 will build upon authenticity by capturing the emotion, intensity, and atmosphere of a real college basketball game. Feel the excitement of game night with the band playing fight songs, the student section leading the cheers and popular ESPN college basketball broadcasters. Former UCLA student-athlete basketball star Kevin Love has been chosen for the cover.

'Street Gears' Adds More People to Beta - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on a persistent manga-style universe, Street Gears is a massively multiplayer roller game where players can challenge each others in races or tricks contests. Street Gears will be opened in its closed beta for a limited amount of players, from Sept. 10th to Sept. 19th, after which the open beta will be initiated.