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'CrimeCraft' Developer Confirms Layoffs, Restructuring

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

CrimeCraft 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. Vogster Interactive confirmed today earlier rumors of layoffs, but states that this is mainly a transition from from launch team to live/support team, and that this will not affect the upcoming CrimeCraft expansions planned for this year.

'Need for Speed Nitro' (Wii/NDS) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Need for Speed Nitro will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay.

'James Cameron's Avatar: The Game' (ALL) Limited Edition Includes Action Figure

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

"Avatar" is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. James Cameron's Avatar: The Game Limited Edition will feature an exclusive Avatar action figure from Mattel.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Dates Pearl Jam's Backspacer Album DLC

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Part of the Pearl Jam deal announced earlier this year, the album hits shelves Sept. 20, and will be added to the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360 on Sept. 20, for Wii on Sept. 22, and for PS3 on Sept 24.

'Zombie Apocalypse' (PSN/XBLA) Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nihilistic Zombie Apocalypse is action packed, arcade-style shooter that will test your dual analog stick shooting skills and ability to survive 55 days of relentless zombie attacks.

'Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1' (ALL) Free On Talk Like a Pirate Day

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga. On September 19, Telltale is making the premiere episode of Tales of Monkey Island a FREE download on their website all day. 

'Stratusphere' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stratusphere is a new Wii game starring former professional wrestling champion (WWE) and fitness model Trish Stratus. Using the Wii balance board and other new and innovative Wii peripheral devices, the diva will be coaching the players along in a complete and tough routine in a Zen 3D background.

'Bomberman Blitz' (NDSi) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bomberman Blitz will allow on-the-go gamers the opportunity to showcase their bombing skills locally or across the world with the ability to play up to 8 players at home or online through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.  Bomberman Blitz will feature the ability to do battle in 10 unique locations, all making good use of the DSi’s capabilities with dual screen spanning arenas.

'Free Running' (ALL) Coming to North America

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Free Running, or Le Parkour as it is know in France where it originated in the late 1990’s, is the latest extreme sport. It involves running, jumping and performing death defying tricks through/over urban environments.

'Band Hero' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Band Hero, you can come together with family and friends to ascend the virtual stage and rise to fame, bringing you a new genre of music focused on today’s hottest top-40 hits and classic anthems that everyone will know.