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'Mythos' Closed Beta Starting in September

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld, players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments. Mythos never made it out of its beta phase due to Flagship Studios' demise, but Hanbitsoft picked up the rights and will commence a new round of closed beta testing in September.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Adds Novint Falcon Support

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-op gameplay of L4D casts four Survivors in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying Boss Infected mutants.

'White Knight Chronicles' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

White Knight Chronicles provides RPG fans with a unique battle system, and robust online gameplay rooted in an epic adventure. Throughout the game you'll have the opportunity to explore the massive world, experiencing a medieval-like fantasy where the hero is able to engage in combat as the larger-than-life White Knight.

iRacing Will Let You Participate in the Indianapolis 500

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 7:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IndyCar Series racing fans won’t just be able to attend the Indianapolis 500 in person next year, or watch the broadcast at home – on the 2010 Memorial Day weekend anyone in the world who has a PC and a broadband internet connection will be able to drive in a stunningly realistic virtual version of the race.

'Squeeballs Party' (NDS/Wii) - 69 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 7:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Squeeballs are 12 small, cuddly toy characters that are manufactured on a remote and secret island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Before they can be sold to children around the world, Squeeballs must be fully put to the test, to the point of destruction! You can blow up, cook, slice, bat, bowl, shoot and skim the Squeeballs through over 170 mini-game challenges.

'Crazy Garage' (Wii) Revealed, Using Q Development Platform

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

White Birds' Crazy Garage is a cartoon style party game, inspired by TV shows like Pimp My Ride, featuring various mini games.

'Heavy Rain' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 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:

'Wii Sports Resort' (Wii) Surpasses Three Million Units Sold Worldwide

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wii Sports Resort takes the inclusive, fun and intuitive controls of the original Wii Sports to the next level, introducing a whole new set of entertaining and physically immersive activities. Having launched in late July, Wii Sports Resort reached 500k in just one week, and so far has sold more than one million in Japan, Europe and North America.

'Planet 51' (ALL) - 38 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Planet 51, based on the upcoming animated film, is an adventure comedy from the writer of Shrek/Shrek 2, revolving around American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker who lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot there.