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'Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut builds on the original, boasting a new and explosive narrative interwoven with the first story. New puzzles have been added that specifically utilize Nintendo's unique control methods.

'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines' - v5.9 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 5:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v5.9 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.

'Beyond Good & Evil 2' (ALL) Already 1.5 Years into Development

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In late 2003, Ubisoft released its action/adventure Beyond Good & Evil to much critical acclaim, but unfortunately, that did not translate into sales numbers, and the franchise was abandoned. While a teaser trailer was released at UbiDays 08, there has yet to be an official announcement. However, Michel Ancel revealed at Video Games Live in Paris that the dev team has been given carte blanche by Ubisoft to make the game they want, and have been developing BG&E2 for 18 months now.

'We Rock: Drum King' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Using two wiimotes, 505 Games' We Rock: Drum King is a brand new rhythm-action game, which sees you becoming the drummer in a band that’s on the road to global stardom.

'EA Sports FIFA Online 2' Enters Closed Beta Stage

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA Sports FIFA Online 2 will deliver a seamless game experience through authentic game play, complete customization, and an all-new manager mode. The game will mirror the sophistication and finesse required of real world players on the pitch; online players will challenge their odds, perfect their skills, and bring glory to their favorite teams.

'Empire of Sports' Enters Prologue Stage - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Empire of Sports is an MMORPG built entirely around sports, designed to allow players around the world to simultaneously exist in an online universe, where their alter egos socially interact, train, compete, attend events and acquire the goods and services they need to build a parallel sporting existence.

'Shaun White Snowboarding' (ALL) Prepping For A Second Outing

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Shaun White Snowboarding allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride. According to Reuters, Shaun White Snowboarding has sold over 250,000 copies, with 40% of those being on the Wii alone. Shaun White revealed, "Now that I have the knowledge and I can speak to programmers better and I understand a lot more about what's possible and what's not possible, this will all help with the next game."

Koch Media Signs Six Slitherine Titles

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Koch Media and UK-based history specialist developer Slitherine have concluded an exclusive distribution agreement, according to which Koch Media will handle exclusive initial sales for six titles from the Slitherine catalog.

'7Million' Expands Closed Beta, Faction #2 Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 3:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

7Million is a free to play MMO in the exciting world of spectacular heists, daring thieves and glamorous lady larcenists, featuring action filled puzzle games, cool, fully customizable characters and challenging missions – delivered in true style, of course. Wannabe mobsters who would like to take part in the closed beta test can sign up here, which has been expanded due to high interest.

Friday, December 19, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for: