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Activision Dumping Vivendi Titles, Closing or Selling Studios

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision will broaden its portfolio by adding Vivendi's Crash Bandicoot, Ice Age and Spyro to its lineup, as well as retain two new IPs that are currently in development, Prototype and a second, yet unannounced, game. On the flipside it will realign staffing at Radical Entertainment and High Moon Studios and is exploring options regarding Massive Entertainment and Swordfish Studios, including the possibility of sale or close. Brutal Legend, Ghostbusters, Riddick, 50 Cent, World in Conflict, WET are all MIA.

SCEA's Re-launches Greatest Hits With PS3 Titles

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As announced at its E3 press conference, SCEA has re-launched some of its top PS3 titles as Greatest Hits, available starting today for only $29.99 with titles such as Motorstorm, Assassin's Creed, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Resistance: Fall of Man and more ...

'Madden NFL 09' (ALL) Simulates Brett Favre's Possible Season - Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience.

'Penny Arcade Adventures: Ep. 2' (ALL) Coming this Fall

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho. At Comic-Con Penny Arcade revealed during its panel discussion that its adventure game will span 4 installments, with Ep.2 coming this fall.

Monday, July 28, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | 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:

'Star Trek Supremacy' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Trek Supremacy allows you to play up to 6 major races over a massive galactic map, putting you in charge of every aspect from handling Diplomacy, conducting Research, Colony Development, engaging in Espionage and controlling your entire military. You have a Galaxy to Explore and enemies to conquer, but be cautious, they will have you fight for your every breath.

'Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile' - v1.3.0.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition is the updated version of Tilted Mill's city building simulation/strategy game putting you in charge of your civilization's well being, development and evolution. The new version adds new content, support for Vista, plus a host of user interface and user experience enhancements.

'Splatterhouse' (PS3/X360) Uses Emergent's Gamebryo Engine

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics. Developer BottleRocket Entertainment has licensed the Gamebryo engine, known from TES IV: Oblivion, Warhammer Online, Civ IV, etc..

'Eternal Sonata' (PS3/X360) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Eternal Sonata boasts gorgeous graphics, 3D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system. The PS3 edition of Eternal Sonata will include extra content, such as new events to help move along the story line, Crescendo and Serenade as playable characters, and the ability to freely change your characters' costumes.

'Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures' (Wii/PC) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed last week, in Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in.