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'Blue Dragon Plus' (NDS) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the X360 version of AQ Interactive's Blue Dragon is an RPG in which young adventurers battle evil with their blue shadow monsters, the NDS edition is a real time strategy title, similar to Revenant Wings, featuring the same five characters.

'Legend: Hand of God' - v1.03 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Legend: Hand of God is an action RPG set in a fantasy world where you guide your hero in his quest against evil, fighting your way through action filled battles. This v1.03 beta patch contains new PhysX drivers and requires v1.02 installed.

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

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) Debuts Smashing Pumpkings Single, Billy Corgan

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:59 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). The Smashing Pumpkins' new single G.L.O.W. will debut on World Tour, together with classic tracks 1979 and The Everlasting Gaze. In addition, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Billy Corgan as an in-game character and will bring with him 1993's hit Today.

'Dragon Ball: Origins' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari has signed Dragon Ball: Origins, developed by Namco Bandai Games, which takes players back to the original Dragon Ball series and around the world for a thrilling action-adventure game with innovative touch pad controls.

'Resistance 2' (PS3) Multiplayer/Co-op Beta Will Launch Early October

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak. Sony announced that a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta will begin in early October.

'Tomb Raider Underworld ' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) to Get PS3 Exclusive Downloadable Content

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. While an earlier rumor by German Heise Online that the game would be a PS3 timed exclusive was quickly debunked, Sony confirmed that PS3 owners will be able to download exclusive content through the PlayStation Network, although details nor a release date were revealed.

'Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest' Rocket Riot - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.

THQ Opens Office in Shanghai, China

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ has opened a new office in Shanghai, China, from which it will pursue new development opportunities, expand publishing partnerships and spearhead the expansion of local partnerships to develop and publish both online and packaged games for distribution in China and around the world.

'Tenchu 4' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tenchu 4, developed by Acquire, will see the return of the two main characters, Rikimaru et Ayame, tasked with investigating the disappearance of Gouda Matsunoshin's daughter Kiku. More infiltration, more environmental interaction, combos, and of course use of the Wiimote for aiming at the screen.

Court Dismisses WWE Claims Against THQ

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Connecticut Superior Court has dismissed most of the WWE’s claims against THQ and THQ/JAKKS Pacific arising out of WWE's allegations that the videogame license between aforementioned parties was void based upon alleged bribery accusations.

'Away: Shuffle Dungeon' (NDS) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Away: Shuffle Dungeon is a new RPG from Mistwalker, known for Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon, where you take control of the young hero Sword, sole resident of the once booming Webb Village, who must rescue as many kidnapped townsfolk as possible from a mysterious unknown that has been slowly spiriting them away.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 1:16 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.

'Gauntlet' (NDS) Coming in October - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gauntlet is a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game. Choose from the four heroes (Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie) each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Slash your way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid you in your battle with evil.

'Beijing 2008' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues.

'Advanced Tactics: World War II' - v1.20b Hotfix Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Advanced Tactics is a robust interface and flexible gaming system that will allow for addicting, but realistic, recreation of a variety of historical periods and even some fictional ones! The 1.20 update brings new support for weather seasons, diplomacy, sharing line of site, nukes, and also fixes a handful of issues and increases PBEM security.

Ubisoft's Games Convention 2008 Lineup, Part 1 - Screens & Trailers

by Judy on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 8:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Ubisoft's Games Convention 2008 lineup:

'Infinite Undiscovery' (X360) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 7:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.

Seed Studio Developing 'Blue Shift' And 'Epoch Wars'

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Taiwan based indie studio Seed Studio is developing two new titles, for yet unspecific platforms. While details are slim, Blue Shift is a futuristic post apocalyptic game where you embody a female lead accompanied with a wide range of supporting allies. Epoch Wars is a casual RTS game that allows a player to leap right into the action from game start, with no resource gathering or management and no construction required.