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'Commando: Steel Disaster' (NDS) Coming to North America

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Commando: Steel Disaster you play as the heroic Storm who must put an end to an evil organization called Rattlesnake. Shoot, jump, throw and roll into action as you battle though each of the five missions, as well as two extra hidden mission, with a a range of heavy weaponry, and pick-ups - each with its own attack method and power.

'Pro Cycling Manager: Tour De France 2008' (PSP/PC) - Details & Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cyanide's PCM 2008 lets you manage one of the 65 teams, with improved AI, a better recruitment system, more realistic rider progression, extensive customization, and improved gfx. The 2008 edition will also introduce in-door circuit elimination racing, and the PSP version will feature 1vs1 wi-fi multiplayer.

Playlogic Records First Full Year Profit Since Launch

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dutch publisher Playlogic Entertainment reports net revenues of $10.1 million and a net profit of $0.7 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

'Mobile Ops: The One Year War' (X360) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mobile Ops: The One Year War will put players right in the cockpit of their very own mobile fighter for thrilling battles online as they fight in teams through multiple scenarios and battlefields. Gamers can also modify mobile suits with a robust customization options, including beam sabers, heat hawks, and other melee weapons.

Capcom Acquires 'Tenchu' Developer K2

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Not only has Capcom acquired the MotoGP license earlier today, but it is also expanding its internal development studio by acquiring Japanese studio K2, known for Valhalla Knights and the Tenchu series. Capcom has used the services of K2 in the past, both companies are located in Osaka, and by making K2 a wholly owned subsidiary, Capcom plans to make its game development activities more efficient and speedy.

'Star Ocean 2: Second Evolution' (PSP) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 20 years after the events of its predecessor, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP system. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, all-new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.

'Crackdown' (X360) Developer Gets $50 Million Funding

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Realtime Worlds, UK developer known for Crackdown and currently working on APB (All Points Bulletin), apparently has no trouble finding extra development monies, as it previously bagged $33 million in funding, and has just received another $50 million from Maverick Capital. Realtime Worlds is founded by David Jones, one of the original Grand Theft Auto creators and the Lemmings franchise. APB combines the open ended (online) world on GTA mixed with the combat seen in Crackdown.

Capcom Acquires Full 'MotoGP' License, 'MotoGP 08' (ALL) Revealed

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom confirmed that it has secured a 5 year exclusive worldwide rights to publish official videogames on the World’s premier motorcycling championship, MotoGP, expanding its previous Playstation only license across all hardware platforms.

'Warriors Orochi 2' (PS2) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will meet again in an unforgettable crossover event, as a sequel is already in the works. Adding a Versus mode, characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force in Warriors Orochi 2.

New 'Mortal Kombat' to be Announced April 17

by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 1:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

That a new installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise is in the works is not much of a surprise, but according to a teaser site (owned by Midway and Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon listed as admin.) According to the countdown timer, the official announcement is expected to made Thursday April 17, to coincide with Midway's annual Gamers Day in Las Vegas, where we will be present and report live as it happens...