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'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Integrates In-Game Ads, Depeche Mode Music, and More

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. According to reports, Valve plans to integrate product placement, and so far will include music, artwork and likenesses from Depeche Mode.

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

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:53 a.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.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) Also Coming to PS3?

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. 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. According to GameFly, Square Enix plans to bring the Star Ocean title to PS3, although no date was provided.

'Tropico 3' (X360/PC) System Requirements Revealed

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.

'Planet 51' (ALL) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's Planet 51, based on its upcoming animated film, is a galactic sized alien adventure comedy from the writer of Shrek and Shrek 2.The story revolves around American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker who lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot there.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | 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:

'Cabela's Outdoor Adventures' (Wii/PS3/X360/PC) Announced

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cabela's Outdoor Adventures features North America's top outdoor destinations, over 50 hunting and fishing adventures and intensive use of gear and tactics, such as animal calls and stealth skills.

'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5' (PS2) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 takes you on a heart-pounding adventure from the point of Naruto's return to Konoha to end of the 2nd Sasuke Rescue Arc. Our hero finds himself once again taking on an ever more devious and powerful succession of enemies, relying on his friends and ninja skills to win the day.

Square Enix/Eidos' GamesCom 2009 Lineup

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Square Enix Europe and Eidos announced its line-up of combined titles which will be on show at GamesCom 2009 (August 19th – 23rd), such as Supreme Commander 2, Order of War, FF XIII, Mini Ninjas, Batman, and many more...

'NHL 10' (PS3/X360) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 10 begins a new era with gameplay innovations that deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees throughout the NHL playoffs.