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Microsoft Interested in Buying Electronic Arts?

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Well here's some food for thought. If you thought this morning's rumor that various parties, including EA and Warner Bros., were interested in buying THQ was unbelievable, then how about the fact that, according to options strategist Frederic Ruffy over at New York based WhatsTrading.com, Microsoft might be interested in acquiring Electronic Arts. Shares for both companies jumped up earlier today when the rumor started spreading, with Reuters claiming "a London-based trader also cited similar talk as making rounds in Europe."

'Deca Sports DS' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Deca Sports DS is an all-new sports compilation title with ten new games that can now be played on the go! Players will also be able to battle up to six friends in exciting multi-sports competition.

'Tales of Monkey Island' (ALL) Game Designer for a Day Contest Winner

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 12:14 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. Out of more than 4,400 entries Liz Johnston of British Columbia, Canada is the winner of the Tales of Monkey Island “Designer for the Day” contest.

'MySims Agents' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In MySims Agents you take on the role of a special agent hired to foil the sinister plans of Morcubus, lord of the underworld. By recruiting different MySims, each with their own special characteristics, you can build up your very own crime-busting team.

'Din's Curse' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Din's Curse is a single player and co-op multiplayer action RPG where you can choose one of 141 class combinations and journey to an infinite number of dynamically generated towns with vastly different problems. Every game is a surprise! Your actions have real consequences in this dynamic, evolving world. Your choices actually matter!

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

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 10:50 a.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.

'Wolfenstein' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.

'Rage of the Gladiator' (Wii) Supports Wii MotionPlus - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rage of the Gladiator is a first person fantasy fighting game where you control a gladiator, fighting for your life in an arena. Armed with your magical warhammer and a trusty shield, you must defeat fantastic bosses including a Chimera, Beholder, and a Dragon.

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) Prey in the Darkness Map Pack Announced, Details

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane.

'TouchMaster 3' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TouchMaster 3 offers a compilation of 20 addictive games in one, appealing to all ages, experienced and casual gamers alike for easy pick up and play gaming. Players work through the collection of puzzle, action, card, strategy, and word challenges exclusively on Nintendo DS.