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'Velvet Assassin' (PS3/X360/PC) Developer Shying Away From PC

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:43 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. In a recent interview Replay Studios founder Marc Moehring revealed that the current PC market is not healthy and that the German developer will move to console-only titles after it wraps up Velvet Assassin.

'Wizard101' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KingsIsle Entertainment announced plans for Wizard101, an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.

'Pac-Man' Coming to the Silver Screen

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buried in a $200 million financing announcement from Crystal Sky Pictures to make 5 movies, is news that the company will produce a movie based on Namco Bandai's iconic Pac-Man franchise. Crystal Sky Pictures is also behind the upcoming video game adaptation of Konami's Castlevania, which was delayed due to the recent writers' strike.

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix makes its downloadable debut on the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.

'Windchaser' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Windchaser, start-up studio Chimera Entertainment's first real-time tactical game, you assume leadership of one of Ensai’s guilds and take command of one of the mighty sailing ships that serve as mobile headquarters.

'Prince of Persia Prodigy' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, known for Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.

Thursday, May 22, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 1:51 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:

'Warriors Orochi' (ALL) Sells 1.5 Million Copies

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 8:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Having announced the sequel earlier today, Koei revealed that the original Warriors Orochi has sold over 1.5 million units worldwide. Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors meet in an unforgettable crossover event. In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force.

Various Game Trailers #1346

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 8:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • The Agency [PS3/PC] - Characters Trailer
  • Fatal Inertia EX [PS3] - Trailers (2)
  • Lost Planet Colonies Edition [X360/PC] - Akrid Hunt Trailer
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Day Night Cycle Trailer

  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Warfare' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 8:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warfare is a real-time global war simulator with real material and it's devoted to a conflict in the Near East. The main goal of the first campaign (USA) is taking full control of the region; the second one is coming to power in Saudi Arabia and achieving the withdrawal of all American troops.

'TimeShift' (ALL) Gets Urban ReDuel Multiplayer Map Pack

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 6:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, leveraging the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. Sierra has released even more multiplayer goodness with the Urban ReDuel Multiplayer Map Pack, adding yet another 5 new maps for TimeShift.

'Silent Hill: Homecoming' (PS3/X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Silent Hill: Homecoming is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill.

'CrossFire' Coming to Europe

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

G4Box announced that they have secured English language rights, in several major markets, to develop and publish CrossFire, 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.

'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' (PS3) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.

Pros Test Miller Park With 'SBK-08 Superbike World Championship' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK-08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements. SBK 08 has been chosen by championship riders in order to master the newest Miller Park Circuit in the USA.

Sports Fans Growing the Video Game Industry

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sports fans play more video games than non-sports fans, according to research from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Sports Video Group (SVG), revealing that 60 % of sports fans who report owning a HD TV also own a video game console compared to 43% of non-sports fans.

'Infinite Undiscovery' (X360) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.

'Madden NFL 09' (ALL) Gets Limited Edition PSP Bundle

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

This special bundle ($199.99 MSRP) will feature a limited-edition Metallic Blue PSP system with the Madden NFL 09 game; NFL: In Just One Play on UMD Video; a voucher to download Beats from PlayStation Store (accessible via a PC); and a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo for storing photos, music, video and more.

'Requiem: Bloodymare' Turan Race Revealed - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gravity Interactive, is bringing Requiem: Bloodymare to North America. This new MMO, designed for a mature audience, melds elements of horror, fantasy and sci-fi and introduces a world where the misuse of science and magic has warped the natural world into a twisted vision of death.

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' - v1.5 Patch/Server Available NOW

by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. Splash Damage has released the final version of its v1.5 patch.