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'War Leaders: Clash of Nations' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

War Leaders: Clash of Nations places gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory.

'Arcanum' - Unofficial v080604 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sierra's Arcanum, developed by now defunct Troika Games, is an isometric RPG that creates a compelling new world where magic and technology coexist in an uneasy balance. This v080604 patch fixes some of critical bugs, adds some lost content, fixes stats on lots of NPCs, and plenty more.

Various Game Trailers #1358

by Judy on June 4, 2008 @ 6:47 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:

  • Fatal Inertia EX [PS3] - Trailer #3
  • Project Origin - Developer Q&A Trailer
  • Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood [NDS] - Trailer
  • Street Fighter IV [PS3/X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer
  • Trainz: The Complete Collection - Trailer #3
  • Vampire Rain: Altered Species [PS3] - Blood Donor Trailer


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

'Legendary' (PS3/X360/PC) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 2:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spark Unlimited's FPS Legendary: The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society, and it is up to you, as the cause of it all, to stop it all.

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) Predicts 2008 NBA Finals Winner

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 2:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 has predicted that the Lakers will capture their 15th NBA Championship by defeating the Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals simulation. It was NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant who led the charge, averaging 29 points and 6 assists per game throughout the 7 game series.

'Unreal Tournament 3' Old School Level Design Contest

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

3D Buzz launched the official Old School Level Design Contest for Unreal Tournament 3, and give you chance to win some incredible prizes, including a chance to have your level reviewed by none other than Epic’s Design Director, Cliff Bleszinski!

'Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As the first Naruto Wii title designed specifically for the North American audience, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 promises an impressive list of playable characters from the Naruto universe, a polished and well-balanced fighting engine, and a deep, original storyline that expands upon episodes from the animated TV series.

The Incredible Hulk' (ALL) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fueled with fury, SEGA’s The Incredible Hulk features key moments from the film, as well as additional plot lines and characters from the character’s rich comic-book universe. Players smash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Judy on June 4, 2008 @ 12:23 p.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:

  • Bus Driver (PC)

  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Crysis Warhead' Revealed

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier this week Crytek announced that it would no longer be working on the previously scheduled v1.3 patch for Crysis, but said that the decision was made for "a good reason" and that it would give an explanation in the near future. That same day Crytek registered Crysis Warhead, fueling speculation that an addon was in the works, and a teaser website launched earlier today seems to confirm that. While there are no details given, the blank website features a picture of Psycho, one of the game's characters, but with the CryEngine 2 being ported to console, maybe the new addon will be bundled with the original on the PS3/X360.

'StoneAge 2' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 11:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the prehistoric ages, StoneAge 2, DigiPark's casual MMORPG, brings a mixture of dinosaurs of unimaginable heights and invisible spirits who help humans roam altered terrains such as dungeons and arid desserts.

'Eight Days' (PS3) and 'The Getaway 3' (PS3) Canceled

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today canceled two games from its the London studio, third-person shooting/driving/action game Eight Days and action-adventure game The Getaway. In 2003 Getaway developer Team Soho and Studio Camden merged to form Sony London, which employs over 200 people. SCEE issued a statement saying that the projects were halted "due to the redistribution of resources and budget."

'Pyroblazer' (PSP/Wii/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.

'A Kingdom for Keflings' (XBLA) Announced

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featured in NinjaBee's newest game, A Kingdom for Keflings, the Keflings are short, happy beings who aren't afraid of a bit of hard work. Once production slowed on the studio's newest city-building game, the Keflings became aimless without constant direction.

'Motorm4x' - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Motorm4x is a non-formulaic all-terrain off-road racing title that lets players drive and explore large outdoor terrains in a variety of SUV and off-road vehicles featuring simulated GPS and 4WD functions including player-controlled axle-locking, 4-wheel drive and GPS pathfinding.

Sony Computer Entertainment Gets Dynamic With In-Game Ads

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment announced the introduction of dynamic in-game advertising on PS3, striking its first deal with advertisement distribution IGA Worldwide.

'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' (NDS/PS2/Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a 3rd person action adventure game where you take on the roles of Rick O’Connell and his son, Alex on their harrowing journey across exotic locations from ancient Chinese catacombs to beautiful, but dangerous, Himalayan peaks to defeat the revived servants of the Dragon Emperor.

Insomniac Games Expands to North Carolina

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Insomniac Games, known for the PS3 exclusive FPS Resistance: Fall of Man and currently working on a sequel, announced it is opening a North Carolina-based development studio, the first expansion in Insomniac's 14-year history.

'Dark Horizon' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive Dark Horizon is a stark and atmospheric space combat simulation that aims to hurl its audience through an action-packed adventure, piloting its own ship through the perils that only space could have to offer.

Turbine Secures $40 Million In Financing

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turbine announced that it has raised $40 million in equity financing from Time Warner Inc. and GGV Capital, Highland Capital Partners, Polaris Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures and Columbia Capital. The investment will be used to further accelerate Turbine’s growth as a global leader in online entertainment.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' - v1.6 Patch/Variety Map Pack Available NOW

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is an action-thriller arming gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. The v1.6 patch includes the four Variety Map Pack multiplayer maps, support for it, fixes a server crash exploit, and a few additional features and bug fixes.

'My Horse and Me 2' (NDS/Wii/PC) Announced

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari's My Horse and Me 2 is packed with exciting new features, brand new graphics and animations, and an engrossing storyline to give fans the most complete equestrian experience and the most realistic horse simulation ever seen in a game.

'Blood Bowl' (NDS/PSP/X360/PC) Dwarfs And Lizardmen Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair-play is for sissies.

X360/PC Review - 'Penny Arcade Adventures: Ep. 1'

by Geoff Gibson on June 4, 2008 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho.

'Tenchu 4' (Wii) Revealed

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that From Software is working on a new installment in the Tenchu franchise. After the rather disappointing Tenchu Z, developer K2, who has been acquired by SEGA, has been replaced by Acquire, responsible for the first two installments in the series. No further details were mentioned, but chances that the Wiimote will be used are great, and it is currently scheduled for release in Japan on Oct. 23.

'Stargate Worlds' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain.

Bruce Willis In Talks for 'Kane & Lynch' (ALL) Movie Adaptation

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year we reported that Lionsgate had acquired the movie rights to Eidos' action game Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, with potential actors candidates Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton in the running to play death row escapees, "flawed mercenary" Kane and "medicated psychopath" Lynch, respectively. While there is no news on Billy Bob Thornton, Variety is confirming that Bruce Willis Bruce Willis is negotiating to star as Adam "Kane" Marcus. Simon Crane, who is currently working with Willis as the stunt coordinator on the Touchstone Pictures' The Surrogates.

Electronic Arts Acquires Social Network ThreeSF

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 12:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts announced it has acquired ThreeSF,, a social network for gamers started by Napster founder Shawn Fanning. Financial terms were not disclosed. More information about EA's plans for ThreeSF will be available in the weeks ahead.

'John Tiller's Battleground Civil War' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In John Tiller's Battleground Civil War is a turn-based strategy game where gamers can refight famous battles like Shiloh, Antietam, Bull Run, and Gettysburg with fantastic realism and an intuitive interface. This update resolve a sound-related crash issue that could arise when reaching the time limit of a scenario.