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Konami Working on 'A Next Metal Gear'

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2008 @ 6:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Konami has just launched a new teaser site featuring a cryptic logo accompanied by nothing else but 'A Next Metal Gear' tagline. While it seems to be a clear indication of an Xbox 360 power button, it should be noted that circle with the upside down "i" is a universal symbol for power, so it does not necessarily point toward the much-rumored, and denied, X360 version of MGS 5. Back in October, a Konami PR person stated it was actively "investigating" releasing a version on Microsoft's latest console, a comment that was later removed from the original article.

'Theatre of War 2: North Africa 1943' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2008 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Theatre of War 2 is a 3D RTS that covers events of 1943, the operations in Tunisia. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel, supported by Italian military contingent, in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies.

'The Continuum' (PC) Expands With Beginning's End, Adds New Characters

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2008 @ 5:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Continuum is a flash-based game that blends the best elements of strategy gaming, collectible gaming, RPGs and digital goods into a distinctive game universe, where players' actions affect a gripping narrative. The Ancient Monk, Brynstan Cleric and Vanator Hunstman are but a few examples of the new, and unique characters now available for players of The Continuum.

'Drakensang: The Dark Eye' Voted Best RPG 2008 at German Developer Awards

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2008 @ 5:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Radon Labs' Drakensang: The Dark Eye brings back epic party-based RPG gameplay in a breathtakingly detailed world, based on one of the world’s biggest pen & paper franchises.

'Men Of War' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2008 @ 12:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers.

Ensemble's Bruce Shelley to be Inducted Into AIAS Hall of Fame

by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2008 @ 12:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has announced that Bruce Shelley will be the 12th inductee into the Academy’s Hall of Fame. Shelley is the preeminent game designer, who assisted Sid Meier in bringing the award winning Civilization and Railroad Tycoon to the world, and later the Age of Empires strategy games with Ensemble Studios.

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.

'Lips' (X360) December DLC Schedule Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 4:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.

PlayStation Store Gets Qore Ep. 7, Soldner-X, DLCs, and Music Tracks

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 3:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Qore Ep. 07 (free), Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer ($9.99), LittleBigPlanet Kabuki costume (free), 3 Age of Booty Map Packs (free), Far Cry 2 Fortunes Pack ($9.99), NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 4 (free), SoulCalibur IV Customization Equipment 3 ($1.99), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 and Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

'50 Cent: Blood on the Sand' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ has picked up 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand in which you play as one of the world's biggest hip-hop stars in an all-out battle to protect 50 Cent's assets and to collect payment from a crooked overlord.