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Atari Financial Results Bleak, But New Titles Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While EA revealed an impressive list of titles in development for fiscal 2009 and beyond, Atari's financial statement was less impressive. While revenues are down and loss increased (mainly due to restructuring cost) compared to last year, it did, however, reveal some new titles as well. A new Neverwinter Nights 2 expansion is planned, as well as a mysterious multiplatform title, Airborne Rangers (PS3, X360,PC), and new casual titles like Panoramix Brain Trainer (NDS), Lucky Luke: Dalton (NDS), Hogs of War 2 (NDS/PS2/Wii/PC), Asterix at the Olympic Games (X360) and My Horse & Me 2 (NDS/PS2/Wii/X360/PC).

'The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return' (Wii) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In The House of the Dead you will defy the undead with shotgun (Wii Zapper compatible) in hand as you explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland of unrelenting terror featuring beautifully rendered gore, six game modes (Time Attack, Arcade, etc.), co-op, and a wide variety of branching paths.

'Loki' - v1.0.8.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 7:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology. This v1.0.8.2 patch, works for all versions of the game, although no details are available at this point.

'Spore' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | 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, be nice or play rough!

'World in Conflict' - v1.006 Patch/Server/Toolkit Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:57 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 v1.006 patch fixes balancing issues, additions to the various communications tools in the game, adds new features, including enhanced server filters, improved “Play Now” functions and measures against clan smurfing.

'Blood Bowl' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair-play is for sissies.

'Jack Keane' - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Jack Keane is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet. This demo includes the first four levels.

'Takeda 3' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Takeda 3 is a game of epic Samurai action, set in 16th century feudal Japan, putting the player in the role of Daimyo, a feudal lord fighting for the title of Shogun, supreme military commander. You are in command of one of 25 clans in historical Japan, your mission is to recapture all of Japan’s provinces and remake history.

'Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil' (PSP/NDS) Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Teaming up for even more firepower, DJ and Pandora will take on a variety of possessed enemies as they progress through an adventure that seamlessly blends smooth platforming, intense combat, complex enemy AI and a unique sense of humor. Eidos is bringing Death Jr. 2 to the Wii with 480p support, Dolby Pro-Logic II sound, split screen co-op, voiceovers, improved textures and more.

'Alone in the Dark' (ALL) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

SCEA Reveals Three New 'Buzz!' (PSP/PS2) Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced the expansion of its PlayStation social gaming catalog with the addition of three new games to the Buzz! franchise, Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz! Jr. RoboJam exclusively for the PS2, and the previously revealed Buzz! for PSP.

'Officers' Adds Multiplayer Mode - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.

Silicon Knights And Digital Extremes Get Funding For New Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Canadian government agency Ontario Media Development Corporation is allocating $1 million to two Canadian based game developers to fund prototypes for upcoming titles. Silicon Knights, currently working on Too Human, plans a third-person action/psychological thriller for 2010, while Digital Extremes, currently working on Dark Sector, will use their part for a "third-person action game with an old school horror theme" on the PS3/X360/PC (thanks Firingsquad).

hell-tech Signs '9th Company: Roots of Terror'

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 3:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

ND Games announces 9th Company: Roots of Terror, a new action-oriented RTS developed by Lesta Studios, creators of Pacific Storm, using their brand-new proprietary engine. hell-tech has signed Lesta Studios' RTS for various European/Eastern countries.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 1:14 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:

EA Analyst Meeting Reveals Slew of New Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 8:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

During an analyst meeting today, EA confirmed that apart from the announced PC, NDS (Spore Creatures) and Wii versions of Spore, there will also be next-gen console editions. As Pandemic is wrapping up Mercenaries 2, it has already begun work on the previously mentioned Lord of the Rings title. Several of EA's franchises are getting new installments, such as Burnout, Skate, Rock Band, and a new Need for Speed will get back to its roots. Peter Moore said that EA Sports plans 5 new IPs: one casual for this year, the other core IPs will be spread over the next 3 years. EA Casual is planning several additional Sims titles: MySims Kingdom (NDS/Wii), MySims PC, MySims Party (NDS/Wii), SimAnimals and SimCity Creator.

'Saints Row 2' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 8:14 p.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.

Various Game Trailers #1272

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Prototype [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #4
  • Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360] - Heirarchy Trailer
  • MLB 08 The Show [ALL] - Replay Vault Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Shadowgrounds Survivor' - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of three survivors who join forces with the last remaining human resistance in the heated battle against the ongoing alien onslaught. This demo features 2 campaign mode levels and 1 survivor mode level.

'Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed' (PSP/Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed delivers an all-new sci-fi action gaming experience, where players control Crypto as he travels the world in the 1970s, unleashing massive destruction on foot, in his UFO and for the first time, in the Big Willy mech.