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'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.' (ALL) to Get Russian Falcons DLC Pack - Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Team Fortress 2' Spy/Sniper Update Adds Urine, Gets Free Weekend

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. To celebrate the Spy/Sniper update coming this Thursday, Valve is offering a free weekend of TF2, now available for pre-load with no purchase obligation. The last addition to the update is urine, inflicting more damage to enemies and doused fire on team members.

'The King of Fighters XII' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.

'Spellforce 2: Faith in Destiny' Revealed

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Faith in Destiny is an expansion to the second installment in the RPG series introducing a breathtaking story-focused campaign with many original characters returning, such as the main character Avatar, back to fulfill his destiny. New multiplayer modes and maps offer a deeper Spellforce experience, both online and offline, by adding MMO-like features while preserving the richness of the Spellforce universe and its gameplay.

'Another Code R: A Journey into Lost Memories' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 2:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Join teenage heroine, Ashley and travel deep into her memories to unlock the mysterious Project Another – and the truth about her mother’s death – in the immersive and compelling mystery adventure game Another Code R: A Journey into Lost Memories.

California Takes Video Game Violence to Supreme Court

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wasting valuable tax payer dollars in a budget crisis, Governor Schwarzenegger today filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in a bid to enact a law that would ban the sale or rental of violent video games to people under 18, legislation that was ruled unconstitutional months ago.

'Space Ark' (XBLA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Ark is a fun homage to the bright and bouncy arcade games of the late 80s such as Rainbow Island and Arkanoid, with an added mix of Pinball.

'CrimeCraft' Enters Closed Beta, Gets Release Date

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

'Terminator Salvation: The Videogame' (ALL) PC Edition Fubar, Yanked from Retail

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Terminator Salvation is a 3rd person action game with concentrated armed combat against all of the Skynet enemies from the film while encountering new enemies specifically designed for the game. Released yesterday, Evolve Games has recalled the PC edition from retail due to a install shield error preventing people from successfully installing the game.

'Mars' (PS3/X360/PC) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mars is a Sci-fi RPG action game that innovatively merges character development and light and rhythmic fights. it takes you on a journey deep into an original futuristic universe and presents you with scenarios dealing with difference, racism and environment.