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'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) Now Accepting Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions. Fans interested in participating in the beta test can now sign up (only North America, Europe to come later).

'Cave Story' Coming to Wiiware - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cave Story is an action-adventure game overflowing with unmatched charm and character, taking players into a world where a race of rabbit-like creatures, called Mimigas, run free on a serene floating island.

Get Your Own 'Gears of War 2' (X360) Locust Drone Bust

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. TriForce has finalized work on its 1:1 scale Gears of War Locust Drone design maquette, coming early 2009 for $549.99.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (ALL) Lets you Try Before You Buy

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests. The PC version of Sacred 2 allows you to share the game with its "Try Before You Buy" system.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) Patch #2 Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform.

'Resident Evil' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 6:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom is working on bringing the original Gamecube (based on the 1996 PSOne game) title in the Resident Evil series to the Wii. Currently only scheduled for a December release in Japan, the port will add no new content or features, apart from making it compatible with the Wiimote controls.

'Europa Universalis: Rome - Vae Victis' - Improvement Details

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 6:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EU: Rome covers the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc., making each and every game infinitely customizable and unique.

'Memento Mori' - German v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations.

'Burn Zombie Burn' (PS3) Zombie Types - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 4:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set across six classic American horror movie inspired levels, Burn Zombie Burn is a third-person shoot-em-up in the classic coin-op tradition featuring next-gen game play mechanics, and possessing that ‘one-more-go’ addictiveness which define all of the great shooters.

'Dead Rising 2' (X360) Rumor Resurfaces

by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this year an article in Japanese magazine Famitsu claimed Capcom was working on Dead Rising 2, a sequel to 2006's popular zombie shooter. Capcom has yet to official confirm the development but it seems credence has been given to the rumor as Canadian developer Blue Castle Games revealed that it has been hired by the publisher to work on Dead Rising 2. Blue Castle Games is known for 2K Sports' The Bigs, and is currently also working on MLB Front Office Manager.