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'Plants vs. Zombies' Revealed - Artwork & Trailer

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While there has yet to be an official announcement, PopCap Games, known for Bejeweled and Peggle, is working on a new title, Plants vs. Zombies, which combines real-time strategy, tower defense and collectible card games, but in a casual context.

Sony PS3 v2.70 Firmware Update Details

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony is preparing to release a new v2.70 PS3 firmware update, which includes several new features that enhance how PS3 users communicate and interact with their online friends, such as a new Text Chat feature that will enable users to chat with their online PlayStation Network friends. Other updates include enhancements to the Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) and improvements to the video delivery service on PlayStation Store.

Various Game Trailers #1572

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

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:

  • Battlestations: Pacific [ALL] - Skirmish Mode Trailer
  • Dragonica [PC] - Dance Moves Trailer
  • Real Heroes: Firefighter [Wii] - Trailer #2

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

'Silent Hill: Shattered Memories' (Wii) Revealed

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to the latest issue of Nintendo Power, Konami is revamping the first installment of its Silent Hill horror series specifically for the Wii as Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Labeled as a re-imagining, producer Tomm Hulett revealed that it will feature the same basic plot of the original game, but will be tweaked, characters will play different roles, things don't necessarily happen in the same order, and the story is taken in lots of new directions. There will be less backtracking, previously "closed" doors will now all be unlockable, and puzzles have been tweaked to work with the Wii Remote.

'Rock Band Unplugged' (PSP) Details, Partial Tracklist

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP’s Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.

'MySims Racing' (NDS/Wii) Customization Details - Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During your race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or a bubble dropper that can help you wreck the competition.

'Kivi's Underworld' - v1.002 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kivi's Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game where you can explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior, a dangerous Fire Mage, a sneaky Scout, furious Berserker, or adventure with any of the other sixteen playable characters.

'Champions Online' (X360/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

Strategy First Massive Spring Liquidation Event

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First invites you to participate in their spring inventory liquidation event. Choose two digital downloads or boxed copies from a selection of games on its official Web site, and get a third boxed copy for free. This promotion will last until inventory runs out.

'Blood Bowl' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 12:51 p.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.