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PSP Preview - 'Patapon 2'

by Sanford May on March 16, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Wanted: Weapons of Fate'

by Adam Pavlacka on March 12, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Armed with iconic moves from rigorous assassin training, including "Curving Bullets" and "Bullet Explosion," as well an arsenal of powerful, high-tech weapons, players will explore Wesley’s quest to becoming an unmatched uberassassin in fast-paced, action-packed combat against the world’s most notorious killers.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'WWE Legends of WrestleMania'

by Brad Hilderbrand on March 8, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

WWE Legends of WrestleMania is poised to deliver an impressive lineup of Legendary Superstars and Managers, a new combo fighting system and a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts during the '80s and '90s.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena'

by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera on March 6, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.

PSP Preview - 'Class of Heroes'

by Brad Hilderbrand on March 6, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Atlus U.S.A.'s Class of Heroes is a first-person dungeon-crawling RPG adventure with more than 75 levels of deadly catacombs, hundreds of varieties of vile monsters, intricate art of alchemy, and over 1300 items, priceless treasures, and rare artifacts.

Xbox Live Arcade Preview - 'Hasbro Family Game Night'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on March 4, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Hasbro Family Game Night includes 6 games: Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Boggle, Sorry! and the new Sorry! Sliders.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Ninja Blade'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on March 3, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

PSP Preview - 'Hammerin' Hero'

by Brad Hilderbrand on March 2, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Atlus' Hammerin' Hero is an arcade-style, old school, side-scrolling beat ‘em up for PSP. Forget everything your parents told you about violence only being a last resort. In Hammerin' Hero, if it moves, hammer it.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Resident Evil 5'

by Thomas Wilde on March 1, 2009 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Watchmen: The End is Nigh'

by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Based on DC Comics '80s graphic novel, Watchmen, developed by Deadline Games (known for Total Overdose) and written by comic editor Len Wein, is a brawler set in an alternate 1985 America that will initially feature anti-hero Rorschach and Nite Owl.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard'

by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Offering an original story line and an off-the-wall cast of characters, D3Publisher's third-person shooter Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard parodies some of the most beloved genres of games and pop culture.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.'

by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Major League Baseball 2K9'

by Sanford May on Feb. 21, 2009 @ 6:50 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

MLB2K9 captures the essence of baseball down to the most minute, player- specific details including batting stances, pitching windups and signature swings. Gameplay enhancements in pitching, batting, fielding and base running promise to be user-friendly and enjoyable for rookies or veterans. New commentary and presentation provide the icing to this ultimate baseball experience.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Halo 3' Mythic Map Pack

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Bungie is working on the Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack, which will include three new multiplayer maps (Assembly, Orbital and Sandbox), part of the Halo Wars Limited Collector's Edition, and be available on Xbox Live Marketplace later this spring.

NDS Preview - 'World Championship Games'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Feb. 17, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

World Championship Games, known in Europe as International Athletics, is the most realistic athletics simulation available on handhelds. Featuring 14 varied track and field events playable in jaw-dropping international stadiums, the game delivers online and wireless multiplayer fun for up to four players via the Wi-Fi channel and local LAN.

Wii Preview - 'Marble Saga: Kororinpa'

by Dustin Chadwell on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Marble Saga: Kororinpa is a skill-based action title where the player helps an Ant called Anthony save his colony via a series of physical tests, featuring new levels, 4-person multiplayer, tons of customization, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.

PS3 Preview - 'God of War III'

by Redmond Carolipio on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War 3 is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him.

Wii Preview - 'MadWorld'

by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 12, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence.

Multiplayer Co-Op Preview - 'Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II'

by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-operative multiplayer campaign.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Puzzle Quest: Galactrix'

by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 2:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.