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'Twin Skies' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Twin Skies is an 3D MMOG that will target players of all ages with all new content, accessible gameplay and advanced socializing options where players will be able to interact with and even impact the online game world in entirely new ways, including through a series of extensive web-based activities, mobile applications and social networking capabilities.

Sony Pictures Pushing 'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' (PS3/X360/PC)

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. According to a Sony Pictures spokesperson it is working with Activision Blizzard β€œto evaluate various options surrounding the release of the Ghostbusters video game, to potentially coincide with the 25th anniversary of the original film in β€˜09.”

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Shipping Announcements Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Race Driver: GRID' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Race Driver: Grid has been specifically designed for the NDS and offers the most complete pick-up-and-play pocket racing package. Take inspiration from competing in the world’s most exciting racing cars on legendary circuits and iconic city streets and then get creative with the most powerful track editor in portable gaming.

'Pro Cycling Manager: Tour De France 2008' - v1.0.2.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 4:26 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, as well as introducing in-door circuit elimination racing.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.

'Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed' (PSP) Canceled

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed delivers an all-new sci-fi action gaming experience, where players control Crypto as he travels the world in the 1970s, unleashing massive destruction on foot, in his UFO and for the first time, in the Big Willy mech. Released on Wii earlier this year, Big Willy was also scheduled for PSP, which according to THQ has been canceled due to the controls not porting over well to the PSP.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War, using the Call of Duty 4 engine, completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.

'Fury' to Shut Down Within 48 Hours

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 12:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fury is a competitive online RPG, taking the best elements of an MMO - combat, advancement and teamwork - and blending them with the best elements of an FPS - instant action, fast pacing and diverse game types. The writing's been on the wall ever since Auran laid off its employees and filed for Chapter 11 protection, but now the curtain has dropped, the developer notified players that the game, and its website, will shut down within 48 hours.