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'Chrono Trigger' (NDS) Officially Announced, Confirmed for Late 2008

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed earlier today, now official. With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, Chrono Trigger represents the best-in-class of the video game world. Remastered for the NDS, this marks the first time that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.

'Ironclads: American Civil War' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Totem Games' Ironclads: American Civil War is a naval simulator mixing historical wargame elements with turned based tactics.

'Soulcalibur IV' (PS3/X360) European Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, SC IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. Ubisoft is reporting that Play.com is offering an exclusive faceplate, while GAME is adding a bonus DVD and a steel encased art booklet.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | 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.

Aeria Games Brings 'Dreamlords: The Reawakening' to North America

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A MMO-cross genre game combining RPG aspects with an RTS combat mode, Dreamlords: The Reawakening continues the story where the original game left off, the world ended in a cosmic disaster and the Cynos had to put the world to sleep to heal itself. Everything went black but after eons of silence, the Dreamlords reawakens and begins to put the world back together.

'Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon' (Wii) - 46 New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chocobos are probably one of the most recognizable characters of the Final Fantasy universe, and that is why Square Enix decided to give the yellow featherlings their own RPG. In Chocobo's Dungeon some dark power has stolen your friends' memories and you need to retrieve their identities.

PS3 v2.40 Firmware Released, 'Super Stardust HD' Update Adds Trophies

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA has released the v2.40 PS3 system software update, adding XMB access in-game which enables PS3 users to connect and communicate with other gamers seamlessly while playing games, as well as giving PS3 users the ability to earn Trophies and tout their accomplishments & skills via profiles, and compare them to other members of the community. Super Stardust HD is the first game to add trophies with its v4.00 update, also released today.

'Chrono Trigger' Coming to NDS?

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 2:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Jump has got the Chrono Trigger fans all excited showing off a screenshot of the old 2D game, listing it as coming to the NDS, scheduled for release in Japan this coming winter. Speculations are further fueled by a teaser page on Square Enix's website showing off the series' iconic clock image accompanied by an NDS logo. Chrono Trigger made its debut on the SNES mid 90's, with a PSOne port in 1999, and a year later the Chrono Cross sequel.

'Team Fortress 2' - Heavy Update to Add Achievements And Unlockable Weapons

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... Valve's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons and achievements. While details are slim, TF2 director Robin Walker said the aim was to improve the Heavy without encroaching on another class's role, especially the Heavy/Medic combo.

'Resistance 2' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 6:20 p.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.