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'Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods is an addon for Jowood's action/RPG and will answer many open questions and guarantee a seamless step to Gothic 4. Once more you take on the role of the nameless Hero and again you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic.

Gearbox Software Calls Layoffs 'Transformative Changes'

by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Yesterday rumors started surfacing that Brothers in Arms developer Gearbox Software was laying off people and that work on SEGA's co-op FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines had been halted. Upon inquiry Gearbox president Randy Pitchford stated that the Aliens game is not canceled, and while there were some layoff they are considered "transformative" and "talent" changes.

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2008 @ 1:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.

'Klonoa: Door to Phantomile' (Wii) - 43 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2008 @ 1:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A remake of the original 1998 PSOne title, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile keeps its 2D platforming gameplay, set in a 3D environment.

'Final Fantasy XI' (ALL) Getting Three Downloadable Expansions

by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2008 @ 12:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Final Fantasy XI you embark on numerous adventures through vast environments in Vana'diel: a persistent world with over a hundred areas to explore, ranging from mountains, forests, to oceans, castles, and dungeons.

'Battlestations: Pacific' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 6:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Battlestations: Pacific features a massive U.S. and Japanese single player campaign that offers a unique blend of action and strategy. Players must plan their moves carefully on huge open-world arenas and fight in the air, above sea and underwater to relive some of the most hard-fought battles in WWII history.

Valve Wants to Pick Your Brain, And Test It Too

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 6:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve is always looks around to see what people want in their next game, and so far it has mainly been done by watching people play, how they react, what they like or dislike. But according to a recent interview with Valve co-founder Gabe Newell the Half-Life developer wants to go further by measuring brain activity using "new technologies where we can wire players up with EEGs and actually have direct exposure to their physical reactions to the games," so "know for sure of something is actually frightening the player--their heart rate is going up ... appropriate parts of their brains are being activated"

'Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative “direct-fire” feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will immerse players in some of the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PC) Coming to Steam, Pre-Order Gets Vice City Free

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the PC with GTA IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition comes with a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.

'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) Story Details - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 3:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.