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'Bionic Commando' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 6:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

'Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath' (ALL) v1.02 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.

Free Radical Design Being Shut Down ?

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Reports have come in that UK developer Free Radical Design, known for its Timesplitters series, is on the verge of laying off half its staff or closing down altogether, even though co-founder Steve Ellis said not too long ago that the studio was in good shape. When employees showed up this morning, the offices were locked, guards were posted outside, and nobody was let in. Word has it that a meeting is under way explaining the situation, but also that LucasArts' unannounced Star Wars Battlefront 4 has been moved to Rebellion instead. We tried to contact FRD, but the phone and email went unanswered.

UPDATE:This.is.Notthingam reports that FRD has not been closed but is in administration (chapter 11), with Resolve Partners in charge of the proceedings, and a formal announcement to be made when the financial situation has been assessed.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 4:49 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.

'Black' Coming Back for A Second Mission?

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 4:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A post that briefly appeared on the Criterion Web site might have prematurely revealed the Burnout developer's next project, Black: Second Mission, indicating that the FPS, often referred to as gunporn, might be making a return on the PS3, X360 and PC. The first game had you play as Black Ops team leader Jack Kellar, sent into Eastern Europe on a mission to retrieve a traitor.

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

'Steel Panthers: World War 2 - WinSPWW2' - v3.5 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WinSPWW2 features true combined arms warfare from 1930 through 1946, an era that saw the theories of J.F.C. Fuller and Giulio Douhet put to the test as the world burned. This v3.5 patch adds new scenarios, maps, provides several fixes, tweaks, and enhancements.

'Williams Pinball Classics' (PSP/Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pinball machines filled the hours of many a teenage day and now that nostalgia can be relived in the comfort of your own home or on the move. Williams Pinball Classics will feature stunningly accurate recreations of the 10 most popular Williams tables.

'United Football' to Sport In-Game Ads

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

United Football is a free to play 5-a-side multiplayer football game where each player on the pitch is controlled by a gamer located anywhere around the world.

'Equilibrio' (Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Equilibrio is a new mesmerizing and gripping, gyrating ball puzzle solving and manipulation game for those that like something a little different. Set in a colorful world the challenge may look simple but Equilibrio tests not only your reflexes but also the brain.