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'Runes of Magic' Rolls Out Fall of the Demon Lord Content Update

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 2:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' (ALL) Demo on XBL/PSN

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 2:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury". This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly. Taking the role of any one of over 40 playable characters, up to four friends can go online to launch raids as a team or battle it out competitively.

IllFonic Publishing Division to Help Indie Developers

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Independent developer and publisher IllFonic today opens its publishing arm to help small talented teams showcase and sell their games. IllFonic is independently funded and will focus on developing and publishing original intellectual properties on digital platforms.

'Zhu Zhu Pets' (NDS) Gets A Collector's Edition - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Zhu Zhu Pets are artificially intelligent hamsters that talk and move around in their own world, and it is the task of the player to nurture them and explore their habitat.

'League of Legends' Surpasses One Million Downloads

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.

You're A Married Man, It's All Over. Leave The Young Girls For Me

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Not much time for watching stuff on the DVR last night, since we were invited to go to dinner with friends (and once again on Friday). We did manage to squeeze in the last two episodes of Dollhouse, the series finale (*sniff*), and it sure looks different from the rest of the series, much more like Terminator 4 or The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

'Splinter Cell Conviction' (ALL) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 6:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.

THQ Financial Results Reveal New Titles, Dates, Studio Realigments And Layoffs

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 4:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ announced its Q3 2010 financial results reporting a status quo in net sales, but a net income of $542,000, compared to last year's $191.8 million loss. Game-wise, THQ reports that Darksiders has sold 1.2 million units, while Juice Games and Rainbow Studios will henceforth focus on downloadable titles and be renamed to THQ Digital Studios Warrington and THQ Digital Studios Phoenix, respectively.Further down the line THQ plans to release Homefront and a new Red Faction in 2011, with Saint's Row 3, Warhammer Space Marine, and a Darksiders sequel in 2012.

Various Game Trailers #1777

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 3:05 p.m. PST | Filed under Trailers

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:

  • Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943 - Developer Interview Trailer
  • Aliens vs. Predator [ALL] - Infestation Trailer
  • Bioshock 2 [ALL] - Launch Trailer
  • Skate 3 [ALL] - Industrial District Dev Dairy Trailer
  • Red Dead Redemption [ALL] - GameStop Costumes Trailer

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

'Need for Speed World Online' Shows Off More Improved Graphics - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 2:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.