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Wii Shop Channel Gets Two Classics And One New WiiWare Title

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added two classics and two WiiWare titles to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: My Aquarium (Wiiware), Clu Clu Land (VC) and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (VC).

'Crysis Warhead' Multiplayer Details - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined.

'Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2' (PS2/PS3/X360) - 34 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors GUNDAM 2 mixes KOEI's Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series with mechas from Namco Bandai's mecha from Mobile Suit Gundam franchise (thanks Andreas).

'Resistance 2' (PS3) Collector's Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak. The $79.99 Col.Ed. includes the game, bonus DVD, art book, Chimera Hybrid action figure, and a sneak peek at the upcoming Resistance novel.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) Bikes Pack - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Criterion's David update will add bikes, new modes, challenges, locations, as well as a night-time setting.

Microsoft Japan Press Conference Reveals 'Ninja Blade' (X360), Price Cut

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the weekend is being dominated by PAX, Microsoft Japan held its 4th annual press conference in Tokyo, where it ran through its fall lineup of titles. Starting off with showing that hardware sales have spiked, especially since the Tales of Vesperia launch last month, Microsoft revealed it is bringing over Fable 2, Fallout 3, HAWX, Mass Effect, Oblivion and Winning Eleven. New titles revealed are Namco-Bandai/KOEI's mecha game Dynasty Warriors GUNDAM 2 and From Software's cinematic action game Ninja Blade, produced by Lost Planet's designer Keiji Nakoka. Microsoft also announced it is cutting the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade model by 8,000 yen ($73.92) to 19,800 yen (making it cheaper than the Wii), as well as the 2 hard drive-enabled models by 5,000-8,000 yen.

'Golden Axe: Beast Rider' (PS3/X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Golden Axe: Beast Rider, developed by Secret Level, delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed.

'Dragon Age: Origins' Toolset Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The Dragon Age Toolset provides players with developer-grade tools that will allow them to produce their own epic stories and fate-defining conversations.

'Command & Conquer: Red Alert' Soviet/Allied Game Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, marks the 13th anniversary of the Command & Conquer franchise, and to celebrate, EA is giving away the original C&C Red Alert for free.

'Fable 2' (X360) More Gold Games Coming

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Lionhead revealed that when the game’s official website relaunches it will include a web game or two that allows you to earn Fable 2 gold and unlock 6-7 special items, like dye pots and a chicken suit, for the game.