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'Saga' - v1.41.0 Client Available NOW

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 8:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Saga is a new MMORTS game, bringing persistency to RTS gaming. You build cities and armies to defend and manage a persistent online kingdom in a persistent fantasy world. Silverlode Interactive has issued an update client which includes the latest patch adding many new maps and quests.

'Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift' (NDS) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 8:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 turns your NDS into a tactical battlefield where you can take control of a clan of fighters, mages and more. Summon mighty Scions and Espers to overcome the challenges that await, fulfill your destiny and return home victorious!

Various Game Trailers #1373

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Alone In the Dark [ALL] - Making Of Trailer #2
  • Fishing Master 2 [Wii] - Trailer [JAP]
  • The Lord of the Rings: Conquest [ALL] - Trailer
  • Mozart - Trailer [French]
  • Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels [Wii] - Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Trion World Network Hires Former SCEA Exec Glen Van Datta

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Trion World Network, founded by Might & Magic creator Jon Van Caneghem, are expanding their team once more. After recently having hired former SOE Executive Director of Development Nicholas Beliaeff, it has now signed SCEA's former Director of Online Technology Glen Van Datta. Trion World is currently working on a cross-platform fantasy themed MMORPG.

EA's Pre-E3 2008 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2008

Check out the following new screens and trailers from EA's Pre-E3 2008 lineup:

'Limbo of the Lost' Developer Claims It Knows Nothing of Plagiarism

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier this month it came to light that Majestic's adventure game Limbo of the Lost blatantly stole game content from various games such as Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Eidos' Thief: Deadly Shadows, Painkiller and more. Publisher Tri Synergy immediately halted distribution, while today, the three-man development team claims to have no knowledge of using unauthorized copyrighted material.

Wii Shop Channel Adds Two Classics And One WiiWare Title

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added two classics and two WiiWare titles to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Gyrostarr (Wiiware), Alex Kidd in Miracle World (VC) and Burning Fight (VC).

'Happy Tree Friends' And 'Ticket to Ride' This Week's XBLA Titles - Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's Happy Tree Friends False Alarm lets you take charge of a new 3-D version of Lumpy as you set out to rescue your friends from various disasters in ten levels, while Next Level Games' Ticket to Ride from lets you race your opponents from city to city as you plan routes across the country to become the most traveled player.

'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' Delayed Until 2009

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 1:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles. The beta test scheduled for mid 2008 has been pushed until late 2008, while the late 2008 release date is now scheduled for "during 2009."

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09' (ALL) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PS3/X360) Gets Patched Fixing Bugs, Exploits and Freezing

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar's open-ended crime series debuts on next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, situated around the protagonist Nikolai Belic who is trying to escape his past by moving to New York, but gets sucked into the underworld. Rockstar has issued a new patch for both platforms addressing various freezes, bugs in races and race lobbies, and fixing multiplayer exploits.

Akella's E3 2008 Lineup

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the E3 Media & Business summit creeping closer, Akella revealed its lineup title it will be showing at E3 2008, being held in Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), July 15 - 17, 2008, including PT Boats, Disciples III, Heavy Duty, Showdown: Scorpion, Numen, and Moscow Racer.

'Beijing 2008' (ALL) Aquatics - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues.

'Hotel Giant 2' Announced, Series Coming to NDS

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enter the challenging tourism industry and test your skills by building, designing and managing the luxurious hotels in the world! As guests go about their lives, follow their behavior, moods, activities, and find out exactly what they like and dislike about your hospitality.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) Gets 4 Player Co-op - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 6:23 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.

Wii Review - 'Kung Fu Panda'

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Based on Dreamworks' recent CG-animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, Po (voiced by Jack Black), who must somehow become a Kung Fu Master in order to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2009' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PES 2009 has undergone a stunning graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.

'Vega' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vega is an arcade styled casual game where speed and accuracy is everything. As precious resources fall onto your base, you must guide them on to a designated landing pad for them to be collected.

'Sports Party' (Wii) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Located in a tropical paradise Island, Sports Party features 9 sports mini-games that can be played head-to-head or cooperatively, while the 3 different difficulty levels and intuitive Wiimote gestures add replayability.

'Brain Quest' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In partnership with the New York based Workman Publishing Company, Inc., EA will release two Brain Quest games centered on the curriculum-based series; one for third and fourth graders, and another for fifth and sixth graders.

'Summer Athletics' (PS2/Wii/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Summer Athletics brings sports right into your living room: exciting competitions in over 25 of the most popular summer sports disciplines, such as sprinting, hurdles, cycling, archery, javelin, hammer throw, and swimming, will provide long-lasting fun.

Monday, June 23, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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:

'Imagine Figure Skating' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take a fun journey into the world of competitive figure skating: using your stylus, you’ll be able to perform spins, jumps and impressive skating combinations. Wow the audience with salchow jumps and other graceful moves.

'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' (ALL) Tracklist

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fire up the fret board, crank the amp to 11 and get ready to rock this way with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Play through Aerosmith's career, bands they performed with, venues they played.

'Moscow Racer' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moscow Racer will offer you to experience realistic car handling and mechanics, choose from a wide variety of tracks and get an in-depth look at well-known Moscow streets featuring compelling gameplay and breathtaking visuals, so gear up for exploring the Russian capital in fast-paced and maneuverable vehicles.

'Battlefield 2' - v1.50 Patch & New Maps In the Works?

by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. It has been a year that EA has released the v1.40 patch (including the new Tampa map) and according to netGameRadio we can expect the first new about a v1.50, which'll include new maps as well, later today.