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'Dungeon Party' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 7:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dungeon Party, developed by Cyanide, is a free MMOG where two teams of up to 5 players compete over one or more rounds and victory is only assured when one of them gets out of the dungeon with the treasure.

'Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena' (ALL) Voice Cast Details

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.

City Interactive to Develop and Publish NDS/Wii Titles

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

International video game publisher and developer City Interactive has signed an agreement with Nintendo of America to develop and publish titles for the NDS and Wii.

Good Old Games Selling 'Jagged Alliance' Series on the Cheap

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Good Old Games is launching its Friday weekend promotion. This weekend you can grab the whole Jagged Alliance series, including Jagged Alliance, Jagged Alliance Deadly Games, Jagged Alliance 2 and Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business, for only $24.99 instead of $35.96, making it more than 30% cheaper (DRM-free of course)!

'Elven Legacy' Developer Diary #4 - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.

Eidos Shuts Down Rockpool Games Studio

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Acquired by Eidos in 2007, in order to boost its casual mobile gaming market share, Rockpool Games employees have been made redundant and the Manchester development studio has been shut down according to Bill Harbison, a former employee. Eidos has now confirmed the closure blaming the "incredibly challenging and competitive times" so it can keep its costs under control. Earlier this year Eidos had already laid off a number of Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider) employees, and last year shut down Pivotal.

'Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles, with its extended gameplay and variety of features, gives you the chance to test yourself while having fun.

PlayStation Store Gets DLCs, Demos, and Music Tracks

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with BUZZ! Quiz TV American Culture Pack ($5.99), NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 7 (free), Skate 2 Time Is Money Pack ($4.99), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band, demos for WipEout HD and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

'Rune Factory: Frontier' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rune Factory: Frontier incorporates an open-ended structure that allows players to choose the type of game they wish to experience. Whether it's growing crops, expanding the town, fighting (or befriending) monsters or even falling in love.