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Factor 5 Shuts Down California Studio

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In early 2008, German-based Factor 5 had signed a multi-game development deal with Brash Entertainment, but due to the publisher's demise, Factor 5 found itself in a tight spot later in the year and was forced to lay off half of its staff. Now things have taken a turn for the worse, as Factor 5 announced that it has closed down its California studio, known for Lair and Star Wars Rogue Squadron III, as it was no longer able to keep it open due to the aforementioned issues.

'Battlefield 1943' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 1943, using DICE's Frostbite engine, takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.

'Warrior Epic' Development Wrapping Up, Launches Next Week

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warrior Epic is a free to download & play online action/RPG set in an original fantasy universe, where players can utilize a wide selection of warrior classes to go out raiding dungeons in a variety of novel environments. Warrior Epic let you play co-op campaigns or slug it out with friends in PVP.

'Overlord: Dark Legend' (Wii) Gets Fairytale Characters - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Overlord Dark Legend is set in a time before the original game, players take the role of a new young Overlord. As he revels in command of the Minions, our trainee tyrant will be able to take his growing pains out on the local fairy tale inhabitants as he protects his castle and lands.

'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (ALL) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

'MX vs. ATV Reflex' (NDS/PSP/PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MX vs. ATV Reflex introduces revolutionary physics that allow for real-world terrain deformation and an intuitive, dual-stick control scheme that separates man from machine, as well as a wide variety of race modes, vehicles and worlds to explore while utilizing the all-new Rhythm Racing 2.0 physics engine.

'Bionic Commando Rearmed' (ALL) Becomes Even Cheaper

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Celebrating the imminent release of Bionic Commando, Capcom has slashed the Rearmed price in half until May 21st.

'NHL 10' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 10 begins a new era with gameplay innovations that deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees throughout the NHL playoffs.

'Runes of Magic' Reaches Million User Milestone

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 2:33 a.m. PDT | 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 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Blood Bowl' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.