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'Too Human' (X360) Grendl Character Details - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) to Become Downloadable through PSN

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise as you are given license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Burnout Paradise will be available to download from the US PlayStation Network via the PlayStation Store for $29.99 this Fall.

PlayStation Store Gets Bionic Commando Rearmed, Rock Band Tracks, and Demos

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Capcom's classic remake Bionic Commando: Rearmed ($9.99), PSone classic Street Fighter Alpha for PSP/PS3, Roadrunner Records Pack 1 ($5.99) for Rockband, and demos for 1942: Joint Strike, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, NHL 2K9 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008.

'Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II.

Deep Silver Signs Multi-Year Licensing Agreement With Havok

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Physics engines provider Havok announced that it has signed a two-year licensing agreement with Deep Silver to take full advantage of the Havok Physics, Havok Animation and Havok Behavior solutions, starting with its 1960s biker themed Ride to Hell.

Radical Entertainment Lays Off 100 Employees

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 12:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In further backlash to the Activision/Vivendi merger, Radical's HR VP Leah Rubin revealed that it has to lay off 100 of its employees due to canceled projects. "Activision Blizzard is committed to making the best games possible and has elected at this time to reduce the number of titles that Radical is developing from four games to two, therefore, we will be proportionately reducing the size of our studio."

'Rocket Riot' (XBLA) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ's Rocket Riot, developed by CodeGlue, is an action-packed side-view shooter featuring a bazooka-wielding jetpack soldier. With a highly stylized 8-bit era feel, players blast their way through the environment against enemies or multiplayer foes online.

Thursday, August 14, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 11:51 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:

'Castle Crashers' (X360) Pricing Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Castle Crashers is a four-player game for the Xbox Live Arcade, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Embark on the adventure on your own or with up to three friends and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the mythical world.

'Rise Of The Argonauts' (PS3/X360/PC) Argolympics - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.

SEGA's Leipzig Games Convention 2008 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA announced the titles it will have on display at Games Convention 2008. The Samba de Amigo game series celebrates its comeback, while Sonic will also be taking the trip to Leipzig with Sonic Unleashed and BioWare's Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. SEGA will also show various titles from Platinum Games, Headstrong Games, and The Creative Assembly.

'Spore' (NDS/PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade.

'Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Everyone's favorite orange-clad ninja returns to the role-playing genre with Path of the Ninja 2, featuring an all-new original storyline, a huge roster of playable characters, an improved combat system and for the first time, exciting Wi-Fi battles.

'Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pop Cutie!! Street Fashion Simulation is an offbeat business simulation game that takes a fun look into the world of Tokyo street style and cosplay (costume play), where you manage the day-to-day happenings of their very own fashion boutique.

Koch Media Signs 'Hotel Giant' Titles, On Display at Games Convention

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nobilis Publishing is proud to announce that Koch Media will be the distributor for Hotel Giant 2 PC and Hotel Giant DS this fall. The two new games will be presented for the first time on Koch Media booth at the Games Convention in Leipzig (Germany) from August 20 to 24.

'Velvet Assassin' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in World War 2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. Head on over to the freshly launched website, or check out our recent preview.

Sci-Fi London: Oktoberfest to Premiere 'Dead Space' (ALL) CGI Movie

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sci-Fi London: Oktoberfest will premiere Dead Space: Downfall, the feature-length animated prequel to EA's survival horror game. In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.

'Prey the Stars' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prey the Stars serves up an incredible world where nearly anything from food items to entire buildings can be devoured. Players must bite, lick, and suck their way to victory as one of the game's four insatiable and customizable creatures: GABU, BARI, CHUCHU, and PERO.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne' Gets Accessibility Makeover

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a "free to subscriber" update from The Chaotic Throne series called Gracia – Part 1, players will find advancing in the game to be dramatically faster. This, plus a host of other changes to enhance the player experience, makes this update much more accessible to newer players than before.