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'Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures' Revealed

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Telltale Games is working on an episodic game based on Wallace & Gromit, Aardman Animations' animated film series. In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures you will be able to play as either the cheese-loving, hair-brained inventor Wallace or his long-suffering loyal pooch, Gromit, engaging in zany entrepreneurial schemes and tinkering with kooky contraptions, featuring more physical and situation-based comedy than previous games in the franchise. An official announcement is expected next week.

'Guitar Hero III' (ALL) to Get More DragonForce Tracks

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, unlockable content and authentic rock venues. In case today's Virtuoso Track Pack doesn't make your fingers bleed yet, DragonForce's record label Roadrunner revealed that three more tracks (Heroes of Our Time, Operation Ground and Pound, Revolution Deathsquad) are coming on Aug. 21, 2008.

Tecmo's E3 2008 Lineup - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Check out the following new screens from Tecmo's E3 2008 lineup:

'Commando: Steel Disaster' (NDS) Narrows Down Release Date

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Commando: Steel Disaster you play as the heroic Storm who must put an end to an evil organization called Rattlesnake. Shoot, jump, throw and roll into action as you battle through your missions, with a a range of heavy weaponry, and pick-ups.

'Gridrunner+++' (X360/PC) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Indie developer Jeff Minter, known for Space Giraffe, is bringing his legendary shooter Gridrunner to Xbox Live Arcade and PC. Get ready to face massive waves of the most intense psychedelic blasting for the discerning arcade addict and various multiplayer features to be revealed at a later date.

'Too Human' (X360) Unlock All Classes in the Demo

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 12:48 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.

'The Witcher Enhanced Edition' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc.

'L.A. Noire' (PS3/X360) In Final Stages of Development

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

L.A. Noire is an interactive detective story set in the 1947 classic noir period situated in an exact recreation of mid century L.A. drawing players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders, but also side missions based on real events from that period. Developer Team Bondi's job page reveals that the game is the final production phase.

'Splinter Cell: Conviction' (X360/PC) Officially Delayed Until 2009

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You are a fugitive and you’re being ruthlessly hunted by the very government you once served. The key to your survival is to improvise, adapt and overcome, your environment becomes your weapon. Rumored a few months ago, Ubisoft's Q1 sales report confirms that Splinter Cell has been delayed and is now scheduled for fiscal year 2009-2010, meaning not before April 1st, 2009.

'Left 4 Dead' (X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four “Survivors” in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying “Boss Infected” mutants.

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) Gets Comic Book Series, First Issue at Comic-Con

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. Already credited for writing the game's story, writer and story designer Rhianna Pratchett teams up with artist Matthew Dow Smith to create a six-part comic series, serving as prequel to the game.

'Metal Gear Online' (PS3) Tournament at Comic-Con

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. Konami will be hosting an MGO Tournament at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego, CA. Let's hope the server issues plaguing gamers since the recent expansion are resolved...

Interactive Stores With 'Fairy Tales' and 'Adventures' (Wii)

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A modern take on such beloved tales as Cinderella, Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Paul Bunyan,Zoo Games' Story Hour:Fairy Tales and Story Hour:Adventures will each offer four different stories that incorporate motion sensitive controls so that parents and preschoolers can tell stories together.

'Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm' (PS3) - 37 New Screens

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world of Naruto, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan! Your dream to live and breathe the show will come true!

GameTap Expands its Ad-Supported Free-to-Play Lineup With Gamecock Titles

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GameTap has signed a new deal with Gamecock to bring titles such as Insecticide and Stronghold Crusader Extreme to its free play ad-supported service.

Vicious Cycle Brings its Engine to College

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vicious Cycle Software is bringing its multiplatform Vicious Engine to Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech), where students at the North Carolina-based community college who are participating in its extensive game development program will have access to the level of tools that professional developers use on a day-to-day basis.

'Cross Fire' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

G4Box's Cross Fire. developed by Smilegate, is a first person shooter game with stable and powerful action as well as a strategic battle map that has rapidly become a major success in Asia.

'Madden NFL 09' (ALL) Launch Celebrated With Maddenpalooza

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:32 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. EA will celebrate its launch with Maddenpalooza, a music, sports and gaming fan festival hosted at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Aug. 11, 2008.

Noviy Disk Signs 'Pyroblazer' (PSP/Wii/PC) but Gets Delayed

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers. Pyroblazer obviously didn't make its previous June release date, and it's now scheduled for launch in October.

'PDC World Championship Darts 2008' (ALL) Facts & Features

by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | 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.