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'StarCraft II' Ditching Original Voice Actors

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. Glynnis Talken confirmed she will not voice Kerrigan in the sequel, while previous trailers already revealed that Robert Clotworthy was no longer voicing Jim Raynor, who has been drinking, smoking for four years, and the events of the BroodWar have made him a bitter, jaded and somber person.

'Avalon Code' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Avalon Code is an action RPG boasting incredible graphics, a deep and engrossing story and innovative game play mechanics, from the team behind Rune Factory, Harvest Moon, FF III and Final Fantasy IV DS remakes.

'Dungeon Party' Enters Open Beta Stage - Client & Trailer Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 5:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dungeon Party, developed by Cyanide, is a free MMOG where two teams of up to 5 players compete over one or more rounds and victory is only assured when one of them gets out of the dungeon with the treasure.

Atari Brings 'Dark Sector' (ALL) to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of an elite black-ops agent sent on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that hides a deadly Cold War secret. Atari Germany has confirmed a March 2009 release date for the PC edition, which will be identical to its console brethren, apart from mouse/keyboard controls and multiplayer for up to 32 people.

Meridian4 Signs 'Ship Simulator' Titles for Digital Distribution

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Meridian4 has signed an agreement with developer V-Step to digitally distribute Ship Simulator 2006 and Ship Simulator 2008 and its official add-ons.

'Galactik Football' Also Coming to NDS - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed last week as a web based MMO, Galactik Football, based on Alphanims animation series, is a vibrant mix of 2D and toon-shaded 3D and follows the progress of the Snow Kids, a futuristic football team from the planet Akillian as they try to win the prestigious Galactik Football Cup.

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' (PS3/X360/PC) Coming in September?

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 3:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game. A pre-order link on the official BC2 website reveals a Sept. 28, 2009 release date even though previous indications had it set for 2010.

'Lost Planet 2' (X360) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 2:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost Planet 2' story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.

'Resistance: Retribution' (PSP) Multiplayer Modes

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 2:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.

'Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.