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Former Ensemble Studios Employees Start Robot Entertainment

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

When Microsoft dropped the bomb that it would be shutting down Ensemble Studios, its co-founder Tony Goodman revealed he would be setting up a new studio, and bring along several of his colleagues. Age of Empires creator Bruce Shelley, co-founder of ES, said he would not be joining the new outfit but believes the "spirit and mission will be carried forward in this new company." Robot Entertainment are currently not hiring, nor are there any details know on any of their projects.

'World in Conflict: Soviet Assault' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

World in Conflict: Complete Edition, the retail version of the much awaited add-on to the critically acclaimed strategy game will include the entire original World in Conflict title, as well as the Soviet Assault add-on and other exciting all-new features.

'Dawn of War II' v1.1.0 Patch Adds Fixes and New Maps

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.

'All Aspect Warfare' (X360/PC) - 60 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

'Watchmen: The End is Nigh' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Hollywood Voice-Over Talent

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on DC Comics '80s graphic novel, Watchmen, developed by Deadline Games (known for Total Overdose) and written by comic editor Len Wein, is a brawler set in an alternate 1985 America that will initially feature anti-hero Rorschach and Nite Owl.

'Major League Baseball 2K9' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

2K Sports announced that National League Cy Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for next year's highly anticipated baseball video game, MLB 2K9.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Goes Half Price on Steam This Weekend

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. If you stuill haven't picked up Left 4 Dead yet, there is no excuse left, as Steam is offering the zombie shooter 50% off, this weekend only.

'Virtua Tennis 2009' (PS3/X360/PC) Also Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world’s top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) Gets Free All-Star Weekend DLC

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

'Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods' - v1.08 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Forsaken Gods is an addon for Jowood's action/RPG and will answer many open questions and guarantee a seamless step to Gothic 4. Once more you take on the role of the nameless Hero as you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic.