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Gamebryo Engine Integrates Global Illumination System

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Emergent has integrated Illuminate Labs’ Beast system with its Gamebryo development platform, complementing its animation system by adding the ability to quickly create complex, highly-detailed light maps with advanced global illumination.

'Wolfenstein' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.

'Resistance: Retribution' (PSP) Gets Dated - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 4:14 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.

Achievements Coming to Xbox Originals Titles?

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Interesting rumor popped up, as German Web site Xbox Dynasty claims to have received word from an "insider" that Microsoft's Xbox Originals titles will be receiving updates to add achievements. Titles such as Fable and Halo: Combat Evolved are said to be getting 500 gamerscore points sometime during winter 2009. Whether this is only for the downloadable versions or also the original titles on DVD was not disclosed.

'Folklore' (PS3) Won't Get A Sequel

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. While fairly well-received by the press, the game didn't sell as well as expected, so Game Republic's Yoshiki Okamoto revealed there will be no sequel...

'Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2' (PSP) - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai is working on a new installment in its popular Tales RPG franchise, sequel to last year's Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology. No further details are available...

'Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?' (PSP) to Get DLCs

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nippon Ichi Software’s Prinny will be the most heartpounding and challenging sidescrolling action game ever. Players will control an unlucky penguin dude called a Prinny and slash their way through various Netherworlds. While the game is not out yet in North America, Japanese gamers have already received the first "free" DLC, Devil Castle, adding a new dungeon/boss battle.

'the Hunter' - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

the Hunter is a free to play online hunting game that artfully combines the most realistic hunting action, with the community and functionality of a social networking site.

'The Royal Marines Commando' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WWII, the British intelligence obtains classified documents detailing the development of a new type of German “U boat” submarine. This technology will give the Nazis worldwide naval supremacy and a great advantage over the allies. The Royal Marines Commandos are sent into action.

'Ninja Blade' (X360) Demo in Japan - 45 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.