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Glyphic Entertainment Developing Two NDS/Wii Titles

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Glyphic Entertainment is currently developing Warlords DS, the second instalment of the Warlords franchise on the NDS platform after last year’s Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. Marker Man is a NDS/Wii mash up of a classic side-scroller with a puzzle game in the vein of Lemmings or The Incredible Machine.

'Highlander' (PS3/X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SCi signed the Highlander license a few years ago, and Widescreen is developing a Unreal Engine 3 powered third person action adventure set in the Highlander universe – control an Immortal embroiled in a battle against rival Immortals in an adventure spanning over 2000 years.

SCi Top Management Forced to Step Down

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

When SCi announced it was no longer conducting any merger/buyout talks, the top management of Eidos' parent company came under pressure from disappointed shareholders. As a result CEO Jane Cavanagh, managing director of publishing Bill Ennis, and managing director of studios Rob Murphy have stepped down and left the company. Former EA/Criterion exec Phil Rogers will move from his CFO position into the CEO seat, while US CFO Malcolm Dunne will take Rogers' position.

'Summer Sports: Paradise Island' (Wii) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Summer Sports: Paradise Island will turn your Wii into a luxurious island resort! Check into the Paradise Island Resort and explore the vast array of recreational activities in this lush tropical environment, such as Basketball, Croquet, Lawn Darts, Badminton, Volleyball, Horse Shoes, and Mini-Golf.

'Baroque' (PS2/Wii) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Baroque is a hardcore dungeon-crawling action RPG loaded with items to find and customize, packed with tons of twisted monsters to vanquish, a powerful musical score, and featuring an innovative story progression system in which death is not the end, but rather, the means by which to move the story forward. Originally scheduled for February release, it has been pushed until March 18, 2008.

'Earth Eternal' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earth Eternal is a 3D high-fantasy MMORPG world that combines real-world history, legend, and myth with original creations. Earth Eternal will be free to play, no mandatory subscription, pay only when you feel the game is worth contributing to.

'America's Army' Player Saves Lives Because Of Game Skills

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A longtime America's Army player became a first responder at a tragic car accident last November by employing life saving techniques he learned by playing the America's Army game.

Various Game Trailers #1252

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:59 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:

  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [ALL] - Dev. Diary Trailer #1


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

'Left 4 Dead' (X360/PC) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:58 p.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.

PlayStation Store Update Offers Demos, DLCs and Downloadable Games

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a few Playstation Eye titles (Tori-Emaki & Mesmerize: Trace for $1.99) and a Blast Factor Bundle ($12.99). The weekly Rock Band tracks are now also available (Last Train to Clarksville / The Monkees, All the Small Things / Blink-182, and Action / Sweet for $1.99) as well as two new circuits for MotorStorm (Eagle’s Nest and Diamondback Speedway, $2.99). Also available are playable demos for Disney;s Turok and EA's FIFA Street 3, if all else fails, there's plenty of trailers, and movie clips to watch.

'Interactive Achievement Awards' Nominees Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards, with both BioShock and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare receiving an 10+ nominations. Other titles up for the Overall Game of the Year Award are The Orange Box, Rock Band and Super Mario Galaxy.

'Monster Madness: EX' (PS3) - 4 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games' Monster Madness: EX follows in the footsteps of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia with four player co-op gameplay, an all new polished look and improved game elements for its PS3 debut.

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' - v2.0 Demo/Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. After a false start earlier this week, Activision has released a new v2.0 demo which includes the same map from the original demo, but has all the latest v1.4 patch updates, such as the new training mode.

'Rondo of Swords' (NDS) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rondo of Swords is a fantasy strategy RPG that combines an epic narrative, complete with a branching story and multiple endings, with an innovative combat mechanic that takes advantage of the DS touch screen and forces you to add even more strategy and planning to your attacks.

'Gears of War' (X360/PC) Gets Action Figures

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The first wave in an ongoing line of Gears of War action figures includes main character Marcus Fenix, Augustus Cole, and the villainous Locust Drone, and are expected in stores late spring of 2008. Featuring an unprecedented amount of detail, extensive articulation, and game-accurate accessories, the action figures will appeal to the most dedicated Gears of War players, as well as action figure collectors in general.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the official prequel to its survival FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, bringing the players one year prior to the events of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game in 2011.

'Alone in the Dark' (ALL) Delay Confirmed

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment. Infogrames' CEO Patrick Leleu confirms a previously revealed delay, although it's not as bad as initially reported. AITD is currently scheduled for May 2008.

'Iron Man' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on Marvel Studios' first independently produced feature film Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard, and directed by Jon Favreau. The Iron Man movie will blast into theaters May 2, 2008, the game itself is currently set for release Spring 2008.

Video Games Live Plans 40 Concerts in 2008

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music from the biggest video games of all time, now expanded with a wide variety of brand new segments. Special performances to take place during GDC, Comic-Con, Leipzig Games Convention, NYC's Broadway, a 7,000 seat bullring in Mexico, as well as Taiwan, Brazil, Germany, France, England, Scotland, China, Canada and more ...

'SEGA Bass Fishing' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 11:08 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.