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'Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile' Enhanced Edition Gets Steamed

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition is the updated version of Tilted Mill's city building simulation/strategy gameputting you in charge of your civilization's well being, development and evolution. The new version adds new content, support for Vista, plus a host of user interface and user experience enhancements.

'C&C 3: Kane's Wrath' (X360/PC) v1.01 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 12:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.

'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.

'Zero-G' (NDS) Now Called 'Gravity Zero Racing' And Gets Delayed

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Defy gravity in Midas’s latest and greatest futuristic racing title Gravity Zero Racing. Players compete as an elite Zero-G pilot racing against fearless rivals from across the stratosphere in 7 gut wrenching tournaments.

'Cradle of Rome' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Distinctly marrying the Match-3 puzzle mechanic with an enticing resource management system, Cradle of Rome, based on AWEM's 2007 casual PC game, offers players a satisfyingly addictive gameplay experience.

Ubisoft Acquires 300 & Sin City Visual Effects Studio Hybride Technologies

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced the acquisition of Montreal-based visual effects studio Hybride Technologies, known for having worked on 300, Frank Miller’s Sin City and the Spy Kids series.

'X Motor Racing' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

X Motor Racing is an arcade racing game with next generation physics model, including all classes of cars from old RWD to modern sports cars, physics, and various graphical features.

'World Cup of Pool' (NDS) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring 32 of the worlds top players – with over 15 Pool and Snooker world titles between them – prove you’re a winner at 8-ball, 9-ball and snooker and claim the ultimate prize in any sport – the World Cup. Originally planned for April, World Cup of Poo is now scheduled for Sept 30, 2008.

Rare Licenses Wwise Audio Solution For Upcoming Titles

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Audio solution provider Audiokinetic announced today that Rare, known for Viva Pinata, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Banjo-Kazooie, will use its audio pipeline solution Wwise for the development of several upcoming titles.

'Windchaser' - German Hotfix #1 Available NOW

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Windchaser, start-up studio Chimera Entertainment's first real-time tactical game, you assume leadership of one of Ensai’s guilds and take command of one of the mighty sailing ships that serve as mobile headquarters. This hotfix addresses an issue where the game would freeze when you started Campaign 1.

'Blitz: The League II' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 6:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Back for another season of heart-pumping, bone-crushing, no-holds-barred football action, Blitz: The League II strips the rules and regulations from traditional football to enhance the fun by bringing the pain.

'Madden NFL 09' (ALL) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 6:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience. The new soundtrack features 26 songs, including Franz Ferdinand, Good Charlotte, Airbourne, From First To Last, The All-American Rejects, Rev Theory, K’Naan, and Kidz In The Hall.

'Super Speed Machines' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At last – a super fast and ultra cool racing game for the NDS! Once you’ve made your profile you’ve got some difficult decisions to make – will you go for a heavy-weight muscle car, an all-terrain rally car, or a modified classic? What kind of paint job will you select? Don’t forget that looking cool is all part of the fun! Will you go straight for a Grand Prix or should you put some Practice in first?

First-Ever G.I.R.L. Game Design Competition Winner Announced

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Online Entertainment, in conjunction with The Art Institutes system of schools, announced that Julia Brasil of San Francisco has won the 2008 G.I.R.L. Game Design Competition, a contest to encourage students toward career paths in the creative and applied arts, ultimately resulting in the development of games that are more interesting for women to play.

'Skate It' (NDS/Wii) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Road to Vegas' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Go from rags to riches on the Road to Vegas! Start off in Blackpool in the UK and then as you conquer the local tables your journey to Vegas opens up in front of you.

European Union Wants to Ban Suspected Pirates from Internet

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A proposed bill being voted on this week by the European Union would give governments authorization to deem certain software illegal to be used on the internet. The new anti-piracy rules would put in effect a Europe-wide three strikes law, giving three warning to people suspected of sharing copyrighted files, eventually banning offenders from accessing the internet. Needless to say organizations such as Foundation for a Free Internet and various law firms are already up in arms.

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' - Multiplayer BETA Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Kaos has released a beta version of the multiplayer demo featuring the Oilfield and GNAW maps, updated with the latest v1.1.1 code.

'Animal Boxing' (NDS) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Animal Village is a peaceful backwater where tigers and gazelles, cats and dogs, elephants and mice live in peaceful harmony. That is, until the new boxing gym returns Mother Nature to her senses and the crazy fist fighting begins to see who the King of the Animal Kingdom really is.