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'Fate/unlimited Codes' (PSP) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Fate/unlimited Codes, handheld fighting will reach a whole new level of drama and excitement, where warriors clash in a battle royale for the Holy Grail.

Xbox 360 Summer Dashboard Update Rolled Out

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft has rolled out a major dashboard update for its Xbox 360, improving aspects such as the Netflix streaming video experience, video display options, but also adding new items like premium avatar clothing (with a marketplace), user ratings, and Games on Demand (in August).

'Madden NFL 10' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

'Making History II: The War of the World' - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Making History II lets grand strategy players experience the role of a WWII era national leader embroiled in the toxic mix of waning empires, economic crisis, and ethnic "fault lines" that famously resulted in a global war that transformed the world.

'Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter' (ALL) Looking for a UK Hero

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an innovative new action drawing feature and enhanced drawing tools, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter will give players new creative tools and immerse them into new worlds they create and explore. THQ has launched a nationwide competition to find the UK's most imaginative and creative up-and-coming child artists.

'Ignite' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ignite is something utterly different than any other racing game before. There is so many ways to win and positions can change until the last second and even after that, when everybody already crossed the finish line. Excitement never stops in Ignite as you may never be a sure winner at the lead and you never lost the race just because you are at the last position.

'Risen' (X360/PC) Gets Banned Down Under

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike. Citing inappropriate sexual material and drug use, Australia's video game classification board has denied Risen a classification, even its MA15+ mature rating, making it illegal to be sold in stores.

Westwood Co-Founder Joins InstantAction as CEO

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Industry veteran Louis Castle, former EA and Westwood exec, has joined IAC's InstantAction as its new CEO. Under his leadership, they will pursue an expanded business strategy that will build upon the vision of web-based games publishing and more effectively connect developers to consumers while creating all-new IP across multiple gaming platforms and genres.

'WW2: Time of Wrath' Giveaway Contest!

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WW2: Time of Wrath is a turn-based grand strategy title, an improved and expanded sequel to WW2: Road to Victory, that puts the player in charge of the political, economic and military decisions of one or more Axis or Allied nations, including minor nations.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.