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Take-Two Financials Reveal Losses, 'GTA IV' Sales Numbers, DLC Window

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Net revenue for Q1 was $256.8 million, compared to last year's $240.4 million, driven by Grand Theft Auto IV, Carnival Games, NBA 2K9 and Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Net loss, however, rose from last year's $38 million to $50.4 million, due to higher marketing, legal, and research and development expenses. So far, GTA IV has sold 13 million units, while the next installment in the X360-exclusive DLC is expected before Oct. 31, 2009.

'White Knight Chronicles' (PS3) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 3:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

White Knight Chronicles, developed by Rogue Galaxy/Dark Cloud studio Level 5, is all-new PS3 exclusive fantasy turn-based strategy/RPG, with a key differentiating element of a transforming hero, you can play solo, or in a group of up to 4 online.

'Ninja Blade' (X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

'Class of Heroes' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. has secured the North American publishing rights for Class of Heroes for PSP, a first-person dungeon-crawling RPG adventure with more than 75 levels of deadly catacombs, hundreds of varieties of vile monsters, intricate art of alchemy, and over 1300 items, priceless treasures, and rare artifacts.

'MapleStory' Giving Away In-Game Items for Free

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world. On March 11, 2009, Nexon America invites all users to try any item in the cape, overall, hat or shoe category for free for one day.

'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentive - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 12:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond. Fans who pre-order the game from GameStop will be able to access four exclusive rooms, each of which offers players unique new toys.

Good Old Games Adds 'Blake Stone' and 'Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project'

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Continuing its classic Apogee titles run Good Old Games has now also added Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold and the highly under appreciated Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project, both DRM-free, XP/Vista compatible and only $5.99.

'NewU: Inside Out' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NewU, conceived in collaboration with Fitness First and You Are What You Eat, is not specifically a game, but rather a title that perfectly combines Fitness, Nutritional Advice and Daily Healthy tips to offer a holistic experience through personal well-being.

Hothead Games Snags Former Radical Entertainment CEO

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hothead Games announced the appointment of former Radical Entertainment president and CEO Ian Wilkinson as the company's new president and CEO.

'EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis puts the racket in the palm of your hand and offers the deepest tennis experience ever. As the home to all four Grand Slams, and exclusive to Wimbledon, you can take your customized created player on a quest to win the four slams in Grand Slam career mode.