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'Resistance: Retribution' (PSP) Demo Details - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 10:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe. Pre-order at Amazon or GameStop and get a demo download code, which features single player as well as Resistance Connect with both the Infected mode and Resistance: Retribution Plus.

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) Collector's Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 10:33 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. The Collector's Edition ($89.99) includes a Tricell messenger bag, Chris Redfield figurine, BSAA patch and Kijuju-inspired pendant. The game itself will be packaged in a custom made steel case featuring a two disc set including a bonus disc with The Making of feature, an digital art gallery, and a Resident Evil Degeneration trailer.

'The House of the Dead: Overkill' (Wii) Gets Dated - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (ALL) Demo Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. The F.E.A.R. 2 single player demo for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin will be available for the X360, PC, and PS3 beginning Jan. 22.

'Pop 'Em Drop 'Em Samegame' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pop 'Em Drop 'Em Samegame features classic puzzle gameplay in which you match two or more colored blocks to clear them. As blocks are cleared, the remaining blocks will shift. If you're skilled enough, bonus points are awarded when all blocks are cleared.

Good Old Games Hacking And Slashing RPG Prices

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Just in time for the weekend: a weekend deal! For the next few days (until Monday at 11:59pm EDT), you can get 15% off RPGs (Fallout 1/2, Arx Fatalis, Gothic, Sacred Gold, etc.) at GOG.com, all DRM-free, of course ....

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) - 28 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 7:18 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.

Batman and the Demise of Pandemic Brisbane

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 6:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Following its lower-than-expected financial result, EA said it would cut its workforce and close studios, and it keeps on doing so. After abandoning a new complex, moving Black Box into EA Vancouver's office, the Australian part of Pandemic seems to be on the block, as employees have been "set free." While there has not been any official comment from EA, rumor has it that the Brisbane studio was working on a Batman game, which had to change direction after already being a month in pre-production, which in turn made the studio miss the deadline, and consequently got complete scrubbed — together with the studio, it seems.

'X-Blades' (ALL) Achievements & Trophies Revealed - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'Puzzlegeddon' (PC) - v1.0.1 Patch/Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Puzzlegeddon features a clever mix of puzzle, action and strategy. Select your island of choice and puzzle for resources to defend yourself and to defeat opponents throughout the many galaxies, game modes and challenges in the world of Puzzlegeddon.