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'HCA: The Snow Queen and the Magic Mirror' Unveiled

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 12:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sequel to last year's HCA: The Ugly Prince Duckling, The Snow Queen and the Magic Mirror is structured around the life of Hans Christian Anderson and his famous fairy tale universe, like The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, or The Emperor’s New Clothes. However, this time HCA is visiting a snow-covered Norway and its capital of the 1800’s, Christiania.

'Ace Combat 6' (X360) Gets Downloadable Content #3 - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai revealed six new plane variants for Ace Combat 6 that will be available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace, Dec. 31, featuring classic squadron themes from previous entries in the Ace Combat series and several original designs.

Sony Offering MTV TV Shows On UMD/PSP

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment America is now offering popular MTV programming on UMD for PSP. This is the first such collaboration between SCEA and a major TV content provider, giving video-game fans unique ways to interact with their favorite MTV programming, including Jackass, Beavis & Butt-head, and Aeon Flux.

'Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatoskr' (Wii) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 11:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai is working on no less than four titles in the Tales Of franchise, one of them being Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatoskr for the Wii set two years later then the last installment, and Emile Castanie is the new hero.

'FlatOut: Head On' (PSP) Gets New Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

FlatOut is all about grand scale destruction racing. Fans of the console versions will be able to take the instant jump-in-and-race gameplay mayhem with them wherever they go, including four-player wireless connectivity. After it was delayed late 2007, FlatOut: Head On is now scheduled for March 14th, 2008.

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

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 10:07 a.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.

'Conflict: Denied Ops' (ALL) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Conflict: Denied Ops, previously called Crossfire, is a new paramilitary themed co-op FPS from Pivotal Games, putting you in control of two of these merciless operatives, each of them highly specialized in both weapons and military tactics.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PS3/X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.

'Populous DS' (NDS) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Populous is considered one of the first games in the strategy/god games genre since its conception on the Amiga in the late 80s. EA is bringing the classic back on the NDS making use of the dual screen, new god powers and multiplayer for up to 4 players.

'Hard to be a God' Gets UK Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on a novel by the Strugatsky brothers, Hard To Be A God combines the science fiction and medieval fantasy genres with a mix of ‘hack & slash’ and RPG gameplay. Be prepared for horseback jousting and sword fighting in an ancient time, as a secret agent from the distant future.

'Conflict: Denied Ops' (X360/PS3/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 3:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Conflict: Denied Ops, previously called Crossfire, is a new paramilitary themed co-op FPS from Pivotal Games, putting you in control of two of these merciless operatives, each of them highly specialized in both weapons and military tactics.

'Halo: Recut' Contest Offers Los Angeles Film Academy Trip

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft launched a European competition looking for fans to help create and show the unseen adventures of Master Chief. The Halo: Recut contest encourages gamers and filmmakers alike to be as creative as possible, with the lucky winner scooping a once-in-a-lifetime master-class trip to Los Angeles.

'Turok' (PS3/X360/PC) - 12 Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Turok is an epic, story-driven FPS set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Take on the role of former Black Ops turned Special Forces commando Joseph Turok on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically altered planet.

505 Games Signs 'Death Track: Resurrection' For Its 1C Label

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Death Track: Resurrection is a racing/action title set in the not too distant future where traditional sports have been replaced and a new, violent entertainment rules. The attention of the world’s population is drawn to the main event of the year, ‘The Survival Race’, the biggest and most brutal race on the calendar.

'Ferrari Challenge' (NDS/Wii/PS3) Also Coming to PS2 - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ferrari Challenge is a realistic racing game, developed by Eutechnyx, from the famous Italian sports car manufacturer, with the official license of the motor sports series with the input of professional racing drivers.

'Steel Penny Games' Formed, Becomes WiiWare Developer

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 2:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Steel Penny Games, formed by two ex-Naughty Dog devs, announced that it is now a licensed WiiWare developer and is busy at work on an original IP title, a challenging puzzle game with dramatic fantasy environments and appealing characters for an exceptionally satisfying experience.

'Pacific Storm: Allies' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 1:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Combining RTS, resource management and combat action, Pacific Storm Allies drops players into the thick of battle, playing as the US, Japan, and a new playable nation, the UK. This expansion brings new units to construct, new historical locations to visit and a brand new version of the engine with improved graphics.

'Crysis' Original Soundtrack Goes Retail

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 1:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sumthing Else Music Works proudly presents Crysis Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack from Crytek's next-generation PC FPS will be released on Jan. 29th, 2008 to retail outlets worldwide through Nile Rodgers’ Sumthing Else Music Works record label, and for digital download and iTunes.

D.I.C.E. Summit 2008 Sold Out

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced that the D.I.C.E. Summit 2008 has sold out (the first time since its inception in 2002) after receiving a record-breaking number of registration submissions from video game industry professionals planning to attend this year's event.

'Unreal Tournament 3' - Beta Patch #2 Details

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 4:26 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. Epic has released an updated fix list for the upcoming second patch (thanks BeyondUnreal).