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'Robocalypse' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Vogster Entertainment's first new project Robocalypse is an innovative new RTS war game set in a world of wise-cracking, battling robots, offering madcap weaponry and uproarious destruction.

'Project Gotham Racing 4' (X360) Downloadable Content on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 6:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. As promised, two downloadable packs for PGR 4 are now availalve on Xbox Live, one free (7 achievements, 1 car, 2 new modes) while the premium content (400 points) features 10 achievements, 7 new cars, 3 new bikes, and 3 modes.

'World of Warcraft' Arena Tournaments Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 5:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard announced plans to launch a new type of tournament competition using the Arena System in its MMORPG World of Warcraft. The tournaments will take place on special realms that allow competitors to instantly create level-70 characters with epic equipment, placing the focus on tactics and execution rather than normal adventuring.

'Street Fighter IV' (PS3/X360/PC) New Character #1 - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in Capcom's fighting game series in nearly 8 years following Street Fighter III Third Strike, promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

PlayStation Store Gets Tunes, Demos and Trailers

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 3:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Rock Band content: Truth Hits Everybody - The Police, Teenage Lobotomy - The Ramones, Complete Control – The Clash ($1.99 each/$5.49 pack). A demo for the PS3 exclusive MLB 08 The Show is available, a slew of game and movie trailers, a downloadable demo for Patapon, full download of Twisted Metal: Head On ($14.99) as well as some themes and wallpapers.

'Dragon Quest Swords' (Wii) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is an action-packed Virtual Experience where the player becomes the hero of the story using the Wiimote to control their legendary sword, and fight off horde after horde of monsters.

Valve Rolls Out 'Team Fortress 2' Content Update

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 2:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Team Fortress 2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style, persistent player statistics, etc... As promised, Valve has released a Free automatic update for TF2 via Steam. The release includes the introduction of "Badlands," a new map that pushes control-point gameplay onto vertical landscapes, and various fixes & tweaks.

'The Bourne Conspiracy' (PS3/X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy is a third-person espionage action game where players move from fistfights to firefights to experience sequences that, unlike any other game, seamlessly blend Bourne's signature hand-to-hand combat with intense shooting and the ability to escape and evade deadly situations.

'The World Ends With You' (NDS) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix's NDS exclusive The World Ends With You, previously known as It's a Wonderful World, made by the team behind Kingdom Hearts, is an anime-inspired game set in modern day Tokyo, from the team that made Kingdom Hearts.

'Bully: Scholarship Edition' (Wii/X360) - 8 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bully: Scholarship Edition tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Eight new missions, four new school classes (biology, music, math and geography), new unlockable items and clothing, new two-player off-line minigames, new awards and Achievements.