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'XG Blast!' (NDS) Pins Down Euro Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prepare for space battles galore in Rising Star's retro-style XG Blast!, an arcade shooter delivered in a bright and colorful retro style. Players control a spaceship with the sole purpose of destroying the invading hordes before they do the same to you.

'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' (ALL) Sells Big, New MK in Development

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe.

'My DoItAll' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The first-ever lifestyle game for both boys and girls, My DoItAll is an all-in-one title that gives players the ability to have fun and interact with friends through customization capabilities, mini-games and voice over and sound effect applications.

Wii Shop Channel Adds A Classic and One Wiiware Title

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added a classic and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Niki: Rock ‘n’ Ball (Wiiware), and Wonder Boy in Monster Land (VC).

'The Sims 3' Getting Delayed ?

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility! Scheduled for Feb. 20, The Sims 3 may be getting delayed as EA is "evaluating the launch window," promising more information in the near future...

'Street Fighter IV' (ALL) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

'de Blob' (NDS/Wii) Sequel in the Works?

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

de Blob is an action puzzle title that allows players to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over the city and outlawed all color and fun from daily life, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with color. THQ is quite happy with the success of de Blob, which was one of our top 20 titles of 2008, and revealed that we can "expect to see more of de Blob in the future."

'Cursed Mountain' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cursed Mountain is a survival horror game where you take on the role of a fearless mountaineer climbing into the Himalayas on a quest to find your lost brother. As you ascends the mountain, he encounters an ancient curse: the souls of the people who died in that region are stuck in limbo, caught in the Shadow World.

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 promising to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. As promised Capcom has released the Resident Evil 5 demo on Xbox Live, which features two levels from the beginning of the game (Assembly Place / Shanty Town) playable in single player (with AI), 2 player split screen co-op, or over XBL.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (NDS/Wii) Gets Dated - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Using a new technology called the "Pollux Engine Square Enix has created a true cross-platform game as it will be identical on both NDS and Wii. Use the stylus to control your character on the NDS while the Wiimote will mimic the same actions on the Wii. The game requires only one copy of the game to work on both systems and will be multiplayer compatible on both platforms.