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'Numen: Contest of Heroes' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.

Viva Media Signs 'The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan Adventure'

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Immortals of Terra is an epic space adventure set in 1346 New Galactic Era, 4934 AD, starring Perry Rhodan. This breathtaking story takes the player from the very top of a majestic floating palace, through the midst of intergalactic intrigue, to deep below the surface of incredible alien worlds.

'Salvation' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Salvation is a third-person shooter game set in the near-future where the world government has staged Judgment Day, replicated Christ and Antichrist in order to kill them off and assume ultimate power. Any dissidents are killed or sent to a cybernetic virtual Hell, causing a human to suffer unbearably.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Update to Add In-Game Music Store

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmonix and MTV Games announced the release of a software update this week which features the new in-game Rock Band Music Store, allowing players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

'Ship Simulator 2008: New Horizons' Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive and VSTEP's next incarnation for their Ship Simulator franchise: the official Ship Simulator 2008 add-on: New Horizons, adding eight new vessels, 20 all new missions and free roaming multiplayer mode.

'Guitar Hero: On Tour' (NDS) Officially Announced

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed yesterday, for the first time handheld gamers will have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Activision's upcoming Guitar Hero: On Tour offering the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites such as Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt.

'The Sims 3' - New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility!

Gibson Sues Retailers Over 'Guitar Hero' Patent Infringement

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last week, Activision filed a preemptive lawsuit against Gibson regarding a patent violation claimed by the guitar maker, after it had been a partner for three years. Activision now revealed that the argument has spilled over into retail, as Gibson is trying to block stores from selling the franchise. "Our Guitar Hero retailing partners have done nothing wrong. We will confront this and any other efforts by Gibson to wrongfully interfere with Activision's relationship with its customers and its consumers."

'SBK-08 Superbike World Championship' (ALL) - 34 New Screens

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK-08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements.

'Fable 2' (X360) Connects With Two More Xbox Live Arcade Titles

by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At GDC 08 Lionhead's Peter Molyneux revealed Carbonated Games' crabs & roulette game Keystone would allow gamers to gain a head start on earning currency for use in Fable 2. During Major Nelson's latest podcast Molyneux revealed Wizard's Tower and Mage Dice are another two titles from the same developer that will allow gamers to make extra coin. He also revealed that everything in the game can be bought, houses, dungeons, castles, unlocking quests along the way, and as you own more property you will gain ranks from mayor to king of Albion.