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BlizzCon 2008 Tickets Now On Sale

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Celebrating its Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft player communities, Blizzard announced that tickets for its 3rd BlizzCon convention are now on sale, while the event itself will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA on Oct. 10 and 11.

'Too Human' (X360) Building Up Baldur - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 5:56 a.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.

60GB Xbox 360 Also Replacing 20GB Model In Europe

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already announced in North America, 60 officially becomes the new 20 as Microsoft Europe announces a 300% increase in storage capacity of the original console from 20GB to 60GB for the same price, £199.99/€269.99.

'The Godfather II' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo’s Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film’s story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960’s Florida, Cuba and New York.

Study Finds Parents More Concerned About Video Games Than Alcohol and Porn

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to parental guidance organization What They Play, recent polls conducted on 3,000 respondents in two separate polls concluded that drinking beer and watching pornography were less objectionable activities for children than playing certain video games.

'Velvet Assassin' (PS3/X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 5:10 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.

Wii Shop Channel Adds New WiiWare Title and Two Classics

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added two classics and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Strong Bad Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner (Wiiware), Break In (VC) and Star Parodier (VC).

'Final Fantasy IV' (NDS) Gets Euro Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The team that brought Final Fantasy III to NDS comes together once again to breathe new life into a classic, Final Fantasy IV for DS will feature full 3D graphics, fully voiced dramatic cut scenes, and added content.

'Supreme Ruler 2020' - v5.3.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. One of the innovative new features is the wide-open "Super Sandbox" mode, which allows players to take control of nearly any country or region of the world.

'Colosseum' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 4:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Coloseum, developed by Swedish studio Shortfuse Games, is a cel-shaded 3D fighting game featuring a single-player segment, but with a heavy multiplayer focus. Coloseum is one of the first XNA developed games that will hit the Xbox Live when the Community Games service launches later this year.

'Fable 2' (X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose.

'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' (PSP) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

Play Ten Interactive's Leipzig Games Convention 2008 Lineup - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Play Ten unveiled the four titles that it will have on display at the Leipzig Games Convention. Apart from Precursors and White Gold for 360 and PC, it will be also showing, for the first time, playable console demos of Battle for Atlantis and The Wall.

'Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. You will explore a variety of Disney worlds in not only single-player mode, but also in multiplayer missions made possible by the NDS' networking features.

'James Bond: Quantum of Solace' (ALL) Collector's Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a unique 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress. Without providing details, but $15 more expensive, Amazon is offering a Collector's Edition for both PS3 and X360.

'Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the distant past, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is a single-player focused tale of a new trio of heroes, told across three scenarios. New features will be introduced on top of the traditional controls, game system, and visual style of its predecessors.

Video Games Live to Premiere 'Crysis' Music at Games Convention

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Video Games Live and Crytek announced the music from Crysis will make its world premiere on Wed., Aug. 20, 2008 at the 7,000 seat Leipzig Arena in Leipzig, Germany during the world renowned Games Convention.

'Star Trek Online' (ALL) - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!

'Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain.

Former Flagship Studios Employees Launch Runic Games

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The former Flagship Studios Seattle team, responsible for Mythos, announce their reformation as Runic Games, and intend to continue to use their expertise in the Action-RPG MMO genre to create the best games in this market.