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'Zubo' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's Casual Entertainment Label announced the development of a new intellectual property, created for 7-11 year old boys and girls, Zubo, a music-based rhythm-action game featuring a unique set of characters.

'Imperium Romanum' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take the future of an empire into your hands in Haemimont's Imperium Romanum, a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. This v1.02 update fixes major game crashes and contains the new Augusta Raurica scenario.

'Men Of War' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers.

'WH40K: Dawn of War 2' First Details Revealed

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Belgian magazine PCGameplay has the first Dawn of War 2 details, revealing it uses an updated Essence 2.0 engine (used in Company of Heroes), Havok physics, optimized for DX10, multicore support, improved AI for awareness and pathfinding, as well as co-op campaign. Set in highly detailed city landscape, deserts, jungles, mountains and other cities, DoW2 plans to make units & squads unique (following you throughout the game) by giving them individual names, with armor, weapons, and rare objects being awarded for completing missions. So far Orkz and Space Marines races were revealed, but more will surely to follow.

'Galactic Command: KnightBlade' (X360/PC) - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galactic Command: KnightBlade brings total immersion to the space combat genre. Gamers will live out and experience their entire career within the confines of their assigned command carrier. All in first person perspective inside the 350m long CV-KnightBlade; the second carrier in the Engstrom class to be built by GALCOM.

'World of Warcraft' Arena Tournament Sign Ups Now Open

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard is now accepting sign ups for its tournament competition using the Arena System in its MMORPG World of Warcraft. The tournaments will take place on special realms that focus on 3 vs 3 Arena competition allowing participants to instantly create level-70 characters with epic equipment and compete for cash prizes.

'War Leaders: Clash of Nations' - German v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

War Leaders: Clash of Nations places gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield. This v1.01 patch improves performance, AI, and adds balance tweaks.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 8:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

PlayStation Store Gets Maps, Tracks, and Trailers

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 8:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with flOw Bundle (game + expansion / $8.99), Turok Multiplayer Map Pack ($4.99), High Stakes: Poker Edition camera add-on (free), Unreal Tournament 3 Bonus Map Pack (free), Rock Band Boston track pack (6 songs, $1.99/each $9.99 pack), Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore downloadable songs ($1.50 each) and a slew of game trailers, movie clips, and PS3 themes.

'Rondo of Swords' (NDS) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 7:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rondo of Swords is a fantasy strategy RPG combining an epic narrative, a branching story and multiple endings, with an innovative combat mechanic that uses the DS touch screen and forces you to add even more strategy and planning to your attacks.