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'Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE' - v2.10.03 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE puts the player in the cockpit of an Echo fighter, where they'll lead the Galactic Command squadron in massive scale aerial and space combat engagement. This update allows the swapping of a joystick's roll/yaw axis.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PS3/X360) Multiplayer Details

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, in which the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. The Spanish issue if PSM has the first multiplayer details, revealing there will be 15 modes, up to 16 players, and full character customization (race, sex, hair, clothing).

'Valkyria Chronicles' (PS3) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

'Mass Effect 2' to be Xbox 360 Timed Exclusive, PC Shortly Thereafter

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since we know that Mass Effect is meant to be a trilogy, the sequel announcement is no surprise. With EA's recent acquisition of Bioware/Pandemic, however, a big question was whether the franchise was going to become multiplatform. BioWare senior manager Matt Atwood revealed in a recent interview that Mass Effect 2 will be exclusive on the Xbox 360, at least for a certain period, and then make its way to the PC shortly thereafter.

'Star Ocean 2: Second Evolution' (PSP) - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 10:22 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.

'Sam & Max 204: Chariots of the Dogs' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bosco's vanished from the face of the Earth—literally! When Sam & Max manage to track him down, what they find is so mind boggling, you'll have to see it to believe it. Can the Freelance Police set things right, or will life as they know it fall victim to the capricious whims of T-H-E-M?

'The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria' Announced

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 7:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turbine and Codemasters Online announce The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, expanding the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more!

'Mr. Driller Online' (X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While there has yet to be an official announcement, Namco Bandai is working on Mr. Driller Online for Xbox Live Arcade. Featuring Standard Driller and Quest Driller modes, the game will support 4 player solo battle where everybody fends for himself, or Tag Battle which is a 2vs2 mode requiring teamplay.

'Warfare' - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 6:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warfare is a real-time global war simulator with real material and it's devoted to a conflict in the Near East. The main goal of the first campaign (USA) is taking full control of the region; the second one is coming to power in Saudi Arabia and achieving the withdrawal of all American troops.

'Manhunt 2' (ALL) Granted Mature Rating in the UK

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The BBFC and the Video Appeals Committee have been going back and forth over Rockstar's Manhunt 2 for quite a while now, but it may finally have come to an end. The VAC challenged the BBFC's refusal to grant Manhunt 2 a rating, who in turn filed an appeal with the High Court, which was ultimately rejected. As a result, the BBFC is conceding and will see no other option but to grant Manhunt 2 an "18" certificate.