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Good Old Games Signs Epic's Unreal Games for Digital Distribution

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 8:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Good Old Games announced an agreement with Epic Games, Inc. that will bring several titles in the renowned studio’s Unreal series to GOG.com, DRM-free of course.

Gaming PC Market Bigger Than Thought, And Growing

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A recent study by Jon Peddie Research (JPR) estimated that the total market value for PC gaming hardware in 2008 was just over $20 billion, which will grow to over $34 billion by 2012, with an additional $6 billion in software and services sales.

'Blood of Bahamut' (NDS) Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blood of Bahamut is an RPG is set in the world of Altail, where people inhabit countries built on the back of long sleeping giants who are considered their gods. When the giants awaken and grow violent, all peace is lost. Thinking that they’ve been forsaken by their gods, people begin to flee their towns, leaving only seven warriors to restore the peace.

National Geographic Launches Games Division

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

National Geographic announced the formation of National Geographic Games (NGG), a division that will publish and develop games across major gaming console, handheld, online and mobile platforms.

'Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine players battle through a series fast-paced and intense culinary challenges. Each victory advances players closer to a final showdown that will determine who will reign supreme as the next Iron Chef America.

'Bruiser and Scratch' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bruiser and Scratch is a unique take on a matching puzzle game where the player controls one of the heroes in each level and progressively unravels the puzzle by pushing life-sized pieces around.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 2:42 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:

'FunFair Party' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 2:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

FunFair Party assembles a variety of 23 Funfair themed mini-games for the Nintendo Wii. From simple target shooting to memory and reflex games inside or outside the circus tent, Tivoli Party provides hours of fun and challenge for every member of the family.

'SPRay' (Wii) Gets Delayed - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 1:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Players will soak in the action in SPRay by playing a spirited Prince named Ray who must save his village from a banished evil Queen who’s returned to capture and enslave the villagers.

Crytek Opens Up Shop in Korea

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 12:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crytek announced that it has set up shop in South-Korea, led by gaming industry veteran Young Mok Park. The team will expand Crytek's business into Asian markets, starting with Crytek's engine licensing business, with a dedicated engine support team for their existing and new partners in Korea and Asia.