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'Universe at War: Earth Assault' (X360/PC) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 1:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Universe at War: Earth Assault, developed by Petroglyph, is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth. Announced gold yesterday, SEGA today revealed that the PC edition will be in stores Dec. 10th.

'We Love Golf' (Wii) - 37 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom has signed a development agreement with Camelot Software, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game We Love Golf!, turning the Wiimote into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens.

'Blacksite: Area 51' (ALL) Creative Director Harvey Smith Leaves Midway

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 1:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this week, the Internet was on fiyah when Midway Austin's creative director Harvey Smith, lead designer of Ion Storm's Deus Ex titles, publicly criticized Blacksite: Area 51, for which he was lead designer, as being "f***ed up." Smith made the controversial statement at a Montreal International Game Summit lecture, blaming poor handling and pressure to share tech to get the title out before it was ready. Studio head Denise Fulton confirmed that the dismissal was by mutual agreement.

'Condemned 2: Bloodshot' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 1:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality.

'PAIN' (PS3) Gets Hurt, Becomes Disabled

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 12:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

PAIN is a creative, user-driven comedic experience that presents players with the unique opportunity to control and capture the irreverent style of humor found in television shows such as Jackass or Viva La Bam. Launched yesterday, PAIN has been removed from the PlayStation Store due to issues with the game, some involving the inability to load some of the characters.

'Warhawk: Operation Omega Dawn' (PS3) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhawk is about to get its first downloadable expansion pack with the release of Operation: Omega Dawn, delivering a new gameplay experience that expands the title’s strategic gameplay elements by offering a new world to explore and introducing a unique aircraft: the KT-424 Combat Dropship.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' 4v4 Tournament Registration Now Open

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. Gamers will get the chance to win a 32” 720p LCD HDTV, a digital 5.1 channel home theater system and cool DVDs for each player on the winning team. Interested? Sign Up!

'Fable 2' (X360) Coming Late 2008, New Lionhead Title in the Works

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 11:34 a.m. PST | 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. In a LiveText interview Lionhead's Peter Molyneux revealed Fable 2 is currently scheduled for late 2008, and that a Dimitri hybrid type title is in the works, a project he calls "absolutely great, revolutionary and ambitious!"

'Cruis'n' (Wii) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 11:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Cruis'n, Midway's classic arcade racer, you choose your ride from an impressive lineup of licensed cars and experience a rush of adrenaline as you race opponents through different street circuits using the Wii remote to steer and perform outrageous stunts.

'Stranger' - Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 11:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stranger is an RTS game, with RPG elements, set in a world, split in two parts, surface and a subterranean one, which are in a tenuous balance. After a pair of singleplayer demos, its time for some multiplayer gaming ..

'WH40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm' Developer Diary #2 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The next standalone chapter in Relic's RTS franchise, WH 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm features an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the WK40K universe, as well as introducing two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races.

Microsoft Reveals More Fall Dashboard Update Details, DivX/Xvid Confirmed

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier, Microsoft revealed that with the Dec. 4th fall dashboard update, Xbox Live members would be able to check out the friends lists of fellow Xbox Live members, chat and compare games and Achievements, as well as utilize the family timer. Today more details were revealed, such as Xbox Live Arcade Hits and new video features (we can confirm this includes DivX/Xvid).

'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' Elementals Revealed - 19 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

'Imperium Romanum' Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 8:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Take the future of an empire into your hands in Imperium Romanum, the upcoming historical strategy title from Kalyspso Media and Haemimont Games. Sequel to Glory of the Roman Empire, the game sees the player take the role of a governor of a Roman province and strive to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement.

'Odin Sphere' (PS2) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 8:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Odin Sphere is a PS2 exclusive Action RPG developed by Vanillaware featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love. Square Enix will release Odin Sphere across all PAL territories in early 2008.

'Unreal Tournament 3' - Updated Beta Patch Details

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. Epic has released an updated fix list for the official first patch (thanks BeyondUnreal).

'Europa Universalis: Rome' Economy and Technology System - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 7:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EU: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc., making each and every game infinitely customizable and unique.

Kuju Spinoff Studio to Focus On Downloadable Games

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 7:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Kuju Studios spinoff doublesix has been established to create addictive, "have another go" video games across all downloadable formats with the intention of establishing themselves as a world leader on digital distribution across all platforms: XBLA, PSN, Wii-Ware and PC.

'SunAge' Makes Online Premiere At GamersGate

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 7:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SunAge is a futuristic RTS where the player can experience 3 different races with each there arsenal of units, buildings and upgrades, taking place across 2 different worlds. Vertex4 's SunAge is now available for digital distribution download at $29.99.

'MX vs. ATV Untamed' (ALL) - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 12:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MX vs. ATV Untamed features bigger, more populated outdoor open-world environments, an X-cross career mode showcasing all eight vehicles and the all-new EnduroCross mode pitting gamers against logs, rocks, mud-pits and more, and illustrating the full potential of the game's Rhythm Racing physics engine.