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'Naruto: Ninja Destiny' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Naruto: Ninja Destiny, the first-ever head-to-head 3D Naruto fighting game for the NDS, will pit characters from the hit Naruto series against each other in high-energy combat. Players will use both screens for innovative, unique gameplay featuring trademark ninja moves and the cinematic special techniques of the Naruto world.

'Death Track: Resurrection' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Death Track: Resurrection is a combat racing title that plunges players into the not too distant future when the world is in chaos. The population is tired of traditional sports. Replaced by far more aggressive, violent and thrilling types of entertainment the public screams for more.

'PDC World Championship Darts 2008' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PDC World Championship Darts provides an authentic ‘as seen on TV’ adaptation of the UK’s best loved home-grown sport, now starring even more Champions, a full line up of electrifying tournaments, exceptional graphic enhancements, and even more play modes than previous installments.

'MLB 08 The Show' (PSP/PS2/PS3) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The SCEA San Diego Studios development team went into this season looking to raise the level of authenticity and realism, and create the perfect blend of features and unique gameplay opportunities.

'Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker' (NDS) Gets European Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hop on your sea scooter and navigate the seven isles of the Green Bays archipelago as you scout, train and synthesize a colorful array of over 200 classic Dragon Quest monsters. Previously scheduled as early 2008, DQM: Joker is coming to Europe March 14th, 2008.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' Concept Process Detailed - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. Lead Content Designer Michael Wolf Visser explains how they take a concept from paper and bring it to the computer screen.

'Beautiful Katamari' (X360) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atari is bringing Beautiful Katamari, the latest installment in the eccentric and adored series, to Europe in February with a full Katamari quota of delicious high-definition graphics, an original ear-massaging soundtrack, and all-new online multiplayer features.

'Bully: Scholarship Edition' (Wii/X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bully: Scholarship Edition tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Eight new missions, four new school classes (biology, music, math and geography), new unlockable items and clothing, new two-player off-line minigames, new awards and Achievements.

Boston Red Sox Star Trading In Pitching for Games

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling never hid the fact he loved gaming, and when he formed Green Monster Games in 2006, to be renamed into 38 Studios earlier this year, it came as no surprise his first project is an MMORPG under the codename Copernicus. Presenting the new title at CES, Curt Schilling, who has since teamed up with sci-fi author R.A. Salvatore and comic book/action figure creator Todd MacFarlane, revealed that this will be his last season as a professional baseball player, after which he will focus all his attention on developing games.

'Iron Grip: Warlord' Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 2:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Iron Grip: Warlord, using the Quake 3 engine, blends RTS and FPS gameplay, where you must employ urban guerrilla tactics to fight off the hordes. Protect your city at all costs, by building defense structures, setting traps, and taking the enemy on yourself.

'Soulcalibur IV' (PS3/X360) Gets Yoda & Darth Vader Cameo - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 5:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV delivers new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, making it the definitive fighting game experience. The series is no stranger to cameo appearances, but today marks a first as LucasArts is teaming with Namco Bandai to bring Yoda to the X360 edition of SC4, while the PS3 gets Darth Vader.

Sid Meier to Get Lifetime Achievement Award at GDC

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 5:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

CMP’s 2008 Game Developers Choice Awards will honor computer strategy game luminary Sid Meier with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s ceremony taking place at the Game Developers Conference (GDC).

'Sledgehammer' - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sledgehammer is a pure action game on wheels, a festival of demolition and speed, all in one. Drive the most powerful truck and destroy every opponent that you’ll find on the road or go to the multiplayer mode and decide who is the king of the highway.

Various Game Trailers #1245

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 2:33 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:

  • Turning Point: Fall of Liberty [PS3/X360/PC] - Dan Carson Trailer
  • Downstream Panic! [PSP] - Trailer
  • Imperium Romanum - Trailer
  • Dead Mountaineer's Hotel - Trailer #2


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

'Need for Speed ProStreet' (X360) Live Race Weekend

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 2:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Need for Speed ProStreet Live Race Weekend starts Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 and features an Xbox Live Leaderboard tournament (on the Portland International Raceway), a 72-hour Play & Win Sweepstakes with a prize every hour, races against the devs and the PMS clan.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 1:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

'Speedball 2: Tournament' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 1:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Speedball 2 transforms the futuristic game setting into a high-speed online sports spectacle. Offering international leagues, a large-scale ranking system and a virtual marketplace, Speedball 2 pulls out all the stops in modern multiplayer gaming action.

Valve Cooking Up Free 'Portal' for GeForce Users

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Steam's latest hardware survey shows more gamers play on NVIDIA GeForce hardware than any other graphics platform, so in an effort to further show its support Valve is offering all NVIDIA gamers a free copy of its special edition Portal: First Slice.

'Dream Pinball' (NDS/Wii/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 11:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games announced Dream Pinball, developed by Topware, a superb pinball simulator creating an authentic pinball experience with refined controls that capitalize on the unique qualities each platform.

'Monkey Island' Creator Working on 'DeathSpank'

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hothead Games announced plans to publish Ron Gilbert's RPG-Adventure game, DeathSpank, who also joins the company's Vancouver-based studio as Creative Director. Described as "Monkey Island meets Diablo", the game will feature Gilbert's unique style of humor and storytelling.