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Wii Shop Channel Adds Three Classic Titles

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2008 @ 11:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

On Monday Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Bubble Bobble, Light Crusader, and Top Hunter.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Downloadable Songs for New Year

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2008 @ 2:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band allows you to perform famous rock music with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and vocals, as well as online. Harmonix has released three new songs for Rock Band, downloadable through Xbox Live (next week on PlayStation Network). Lynyrd Skynyrd's Three Steps, a cover of Black Crowes' Hard to Handle and Rush's Limelight, also covered, for 160 Microsoft Points each.

'Total Extreme Wrestling 2008' Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2008 @ 2:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Grey Dog Software announces its latest sports management simulation title, Total Extreme Wrestling 2008, allowing you to take on the role of a wrestling promoter, where it is up to you to try and steer your chosen company to the top of the industry.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2007' - Countdown, 20-11

by Judy on Jan. 1, 2008 @ 1:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld titles, and top console/PC offerings. Today we're starting the countdown of the top 20 titles – tune in tomorrow to see what WP considers to be the best game of 2007. Read more for the results!

'Conflict: Denied Ops' (X360/PS3/PC) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2008 @ 1:21 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.

Worthplaying Wishes Everybody A 'Happy New Year'!

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2008 @ 1:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The entire Worthplaying team wishes everybody a Happy New Year! We hope everybody had a safe transition from old into new and may 2008 be even better than last year. We here at Worthplaying have some exciting new stuff lined up to better serve you all. Behind the scenes, we are working very hard to expand the website in various ways which will hopefully start showing in the months ahead. Until then, party on & stay safe!

'SimCity DS 2' (NDS) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2007 @ 12:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In SimCity DS 2, based on Sim City 3000, you will be in charge of evolving your city through 8 periods of time, from the stone ages, until modern times, visiting locations like Paris, or ancient Japan.

Various Game Trailers #1238

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2007 @ 11:59 a.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:

  • Battle Rage - Trailer #2
  • Exit [NDS] - Trailer
  • Arkanoid DS [NDS] - Trailer


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

'Bomberman Live' (X360) New Year’s Bash Tournament & Sweepstakes

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2007 @ 11:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hudson Entertainment announced the Bomberman Live New Year’s Bash Tournament & Sweepstakes, in which U.S. players will compete both for bragging rights and for prizes, including a 1st-place prize of 100,000 Microsoft Points. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. PST on Dec. 31, 2007 and ends at 8:59 a.m. PST on Jan. 13, 2008.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2007' - Consoles and PC

by Judy on Dec. 31, 2007 @ 2:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions and the top handheld titles, and today, we're rolling out the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2007. Read more for the results!

'Battlestations Pacific' (ALL) Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2007 @ 12:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this year SCi/Eidos' CEO Jane Cavanagh confirmed a Battlestations: Midway sequel was in development, and while there are still no details available, Eidos seems to have filed to protect the Battlestations Pacific trademark. Battlestations: Midway’s blends action with RTS in epic, large-scale massive air, sea, and undersea battles from Pearl Harbor to Midway

'Kingdom Hearts' (NDS/PSP) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2007 @ 12:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix is bringing the Kingdom Hearts franchise to handhelds. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep for the PSP is set in "the distant past," and will be similar to the PS2 titles, focused on single-player. Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, for the NDS, is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character.

'No More Heroes' (Wii) Coming Earlier Than Expected?

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2007 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In No More Heroes you play the role of Travis Touchdown, a hardcore anime fan who takes it upon himself to murder the top assassin's in the world, using the Wiimote to wield Travis' beam sword and kill off enemies in gruesome ways. Originally scheduled for Feb. 5, Amazon.com, GameCrazy, and BestBuy now have a Jan. 22 release date, while GameStop's remains the same.

'Tiberium' (PS3/X360/PC) - 47 New Screens & Artwork

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2007 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA's Tiberium is an intense tactical action and visceral first-person shooter set in a stunning sci-fi world with spectacular visual effects and dramatic environments. Tiberium takes players on an adventure through an environmentally-devastated world and places them in the heart of an epic battle for control this powerful energy source.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2007' - Handhelds

by Judy on Dec. 30, 2007 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Yesterday we revealed the honorable mentions, and today we're announcing the top handheld titles. Check us out tomorrow for the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2007. Read more for the results!

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2007 @ 1:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.

Assassin Studio Bringing 'Mad Tracks' to Retail

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2007 @ 1:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mad Tracks is an action-packed toy-car racing game, with toy cars powered by spring engines. Races are set in everyday places, like toy stores, mini-golf parks, and restaurants. Load Inc. announced a partnership with Seattle based Assassin Studio to give a fresh start to Mad Tracks PC by bringing it to stores.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2007' - Honorable Mentions

by Judy on Dec. 29, 2007 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After a few weeks of deliberation and voting, our top games of 2007 are finally being unveiled! We're starting with titles that garnered honorable mentions; these nominees received a significant amount of votes but fell just short of making the cut. Come back tomorrow for the top handheld titles, which will then be followed by the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2007. Read more for the results!

'Metal Slug 3' Next Week's Xbox Live Arcade Title - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2007 @ 1:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The fourth title in the Metal Slug series joins the Xbox Live Arcade library as Metal Slug 3 arrives this Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST). An update of the original arcade version, Metal Slug 3 is a run-and-gun video game updated with HD graphics and now features co-op multiplayer over Xbox Live.

'Nitro Stunt Racing: Stage 1' - Demo/Trial Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2007 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Nitro Stunt Racing offers instant fun and fierce competition on amazing tracks. Following the standard motor racing rules, this game is a spicy mix of attractive elements such as pipes, loops and huge jumps on various surfaces. This demo includes the full content of the game, which can be unlocked if you purchase a key.