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'MySims Agents' (NDS/Wii) - Facts, Features & Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In MySims Agents you take on the role of a special agent hired to foil the sinister plans of Morcubus, lord of the underworld. By recruiting different MySims, each with their own special characteristics, you can build up your very own crime-busting team.

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) Surpasses One Million Users In Two Weeks

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

'ArmA II' (ALL) Shows Off Water Effect - New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArmA II is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

Tony Hawk Gets a New Ride

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision put the Tony Hawk franchise on hold a little while back to revamp the franchise and better compete with EA's Skate series. While there is no official announcement yet, Activision has made it clear that this year it will be releasing a new skateboarding title, now revealed as Tony Hawk Ride. The new game will make use of a replica skateboard as a controller, like Nintendo's Wii balance board, fully loaded with sensors allowing you to do all sort of tricks like grabs, flips, jumps and such.

'NCAA Football 10' (ALL) Season Showdown Mode - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 7:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life.

'Section 8' (X360/PC) Weapons Detailed

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 7:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.

'Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Taking full advantage of the control possibilities of the touch Screen and stylus, The Mystery of the Mummy will challenge your logic and exploration skills as you attempt to solve one of the best new adventure/detective games available on Nintendo DS. Play the role of the famous detective as you solve numerous puzzles and avoid traps throughout the adventure.

Friday, May 15, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:25 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:

'Raiden Fighter Aces' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valcon Games announced that it is bringing Raiden Fighter Aces to the Xbox 360, packing all three popular coin-op Raiden Fighter games in one faithfully recreated ultimate collection disc.

HanbitSoft Reveals Launch Plans Outside of Korea

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

HanbitSoft announced that it started to accelerate overseas expansion with its new titles, and that they have more unannounced titles ready to launch this year.