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'Hard to be a God' Russian Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hard to be a God is an RPG with adventure and espionage elements based on a storyline of the novel with the same name by Strugatsky brothers.

'Need for Speed ProStreet' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.

'FIFA 08' (ALL) First Week Sales Exceed One Million in Europe

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 11:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.

'Final Fantasy Tactics A2' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 is Square Enix's latest foray in presenting the FF franchise as a turn-based strategy. The PSP has Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War and now the NDS gets the first Tactics title since the GBA.

Monday, October 8, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 11:20 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:

'Kane & Lynch: Dead Men' (PS3/X360/PC) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men — a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath — and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Movie Actors Sign on for 'The Golden Compass' (ALL) Voice-overs

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Golden Compass follows Lyra, voiced by Dakota Blue Richards, as she travels through the frozen wastes of the North collecting items in order to explore, evade and deceive her way to rescue a friend kidnapped by a mysterious group known as The Gobblers. Dakota Blue Richards and Freddie Highmore will voice their characters for The Golden Compass.

'Puzzle Quest' And 'Yaris' This Week's XBLA Titles - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords ups the ante on traditional puzzle games by incorporating strategy and role-playing elements in a captivating world with a persistent storyline. Also, gamers will get a special treat this week as Toyota brings to life one of their newest model of cars in "Yaris," the first dodger/shooter driving game on the platform, for free!

'Hellgate: London' - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

Xbox 360 Gets Bundled With 'Forza 2' and 'Marvel Ultimate Alliance'

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After a price reduction for all Xbox 360 consoles earlier this year, Microsoft is now giving holiday buyers even more value by including two great games, Forza 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance, with every Xbox 360 console, a retail savings of $90.

'Fury' - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Auran's Fury is the ultimate competitive online RPG. It takes the best elements of an MMO - combat, advancement and teamwork - and blends them with the best elements of an FPS - instant action, fast pacing and diverse game types.

'The Lost Crown: A Ghosthunting Adventure' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Got Game's The Lost Crown: A Ghosthunting Adventure combines a dense, rich, spine-tingling story inspired by classic ghost stories with today's modern ghosthunting techniques.

'Jack Keane' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jack Keane, developed by Deck 13, is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet.

Three Additional Classics Added to the Wii Shop Channel

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Fatal Fury, World Heroes, and Art of Fighting.

SCEA Launches In-game Advertising Unit

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced the creation of a new in-game advertising business unit, headed by 25-year industry veteran Darlene Kindler as director of Network Advertising, who will report to Phil Rosenberg, senior vice president of Sales and Business Development.

'Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a standalone title in the FFXII universe. Revenant Wings focuses on Vaan, age 18, and Penelo, age 17, and will utilize the DS' stylus and touch-screen.

'Blitzkrieg 2: Liberation' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed a few weeks ago, the Blitzkrieg 2: Liberation add-on is set near the end of the WW2 and will add two new Western Front campaigns set in Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and France, and will of course include plenty of new units, maps, and game modes.

Revised 'Manhunt 2' (PSP/PS2/Wii) Still Banned in UK

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The BBFC rejected and ultimately banned Manhunt 2 in June, but it has now also turned down a revised version of the video game. 2K Games had set in motion an appeal to the Video Appeals Committee against that decision, and this was suspended while the revised version was considered for classification.

'SEGA Bass Fishing' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, budding anglers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try and land one of four different types of freshwater bass.

'Conan' & 'The Simpson Game' Demos on Xbox Live Marketplace

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conan is an action adventure game featuring a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat. THQ has released a 483mb demo (aprox 15 mins gameplay) for Conan, while EA made available a 442mb demo for The Simpsons Game.