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Nintendo Unveils New Classic Wii Controller

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While the Wii has most of its success because of the motion controlled Wiimote, the Wii also comes with a classic controller for the retro fans. Nintendo updated its Wii website revealing the Classic Controller PRO, which will sport additional shoulder buttons and hand grips compared to the old version, but will still require the good old wire to connect to the Wii. No price was revealed and so far it is only scheduled for release in Japan, somewhere this summer.

'CrimeCraft' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (ALL) Patch in the Works

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. Monolith is currently working on a patch that will modify the game difficulty to make the "hard" setting more challenging, adding the option to toggle film grain and head bob, and several other small fixes.

Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition - Top 50 Console Games of all Time

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guinness World Records disclosed the all-time top 50 console games from Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition. The top three places on the winner's podium were allotted to Super Mario Kart, Tetris and Grand Theft Auto.

Thursday, February 26, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | 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:

'Ninja Blade' (X360) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 7:01 p.m. PST | 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.

SEGA's Aliens RPG Canceled After All ?

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 6:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Last year, SEGA announced that it had several Aliens projects in the works: an FPS by Gearbox and an RPG by former Black Isle Studios devs, Obsidian. A few weeks ago, SEGA announced it has tasked UK-based Rebellion to make a new installment in the Aliens vs. Predator series, while at the same time revealing its "other" Aliens titles would be delayed. Ever since, rumors have been going around that both titles were canceled. Adding fuel to the fire is a resume of former Obsidian designer David Kondor, stating he worked on a "canceled third-person action Aliens RPG." When asked, SEGA declined to comment...

Various Game Trailers #1545

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:56 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Tom Clancy's EndWar [PC] - Trailer
  • DC Universe Online [PS3/PC] - Launch Trailer (2)
  • Stormrise [ALL] - Line of Sight Trailer
  • MadWorld [Wii] - Death Watch Ep. 3
  • Major League Baseball 2K9 [ALL] - Trailer (2)


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

'Geneforge 5: Overthrow' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Geneforge 5: Overthrow, Spiderweb Software, you return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.

'Blood of Bahamut' (NDS) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blood of Bahamut is an RPG is set in the world of Altail, where people inhabit countries built on the back of long sleeping giants who are considered their gods. When the giants awaken and grow violent, all peace is lost. Thinking that they’ve been forsaken by their gods, people begin to flee their towns, leaving only seven warriors to restore the peace.