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'Resistance 2' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak.

'C&C 3: Kane's Wrath' (X360/PC) v1.01 Patch Coming Friday

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 6:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign. EA announced that it plans to release the v1.01 patch on Friday, July 4, 2008. Look for it on our fileserver network...

'DT Carnage' (PS2) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 6:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In DT Carnage, players will race on various tracks using any and every trick they have up their sleeves. From using items to slow down opponents, to crushing other drivers against the side of the track, to simply breezing past rivals using skillful driving maneuvers, racers will do whatever it takes to be proclaimed number one.

Various Game Trailers #1380

by Judy on July 1, 2008 @ 5:49 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:

  • Double D Dodgeball [XBLA] - Trailer
  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm [PS3] - Gameplay Trailer
  • Vampire Rain: Altered Species [PS3] - Trailer #3
  • Legendary [ALL] - Weapons Trailer


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

D3Publisher Showing Off 'Naruto' (NDS/Wii) Titles At Anime Expo - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

TOMY and D3Publisher of America plan to provide playable demos of Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 (Wii), Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (NDS) at the upcoming Anime Expo 2008, as well as showing off Bangai-O Spirits (NDS) and Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (X360).

Gamecock Titles Coming to Steam

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gamecock has signed an agreement with Valve to launch its titles on Steam, starting with Firefly Studios' Stronghold Crusader Extreme and Insecticide Part 1, followed later this year by Insecticide Parts 2, Velvet Assassin, and Legendary.

'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' (NDS/PS2/Wii) - 34 New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:20 p.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 the Himalayan peaks to defeat the revived servants of the Dragon Emperor.

'RuneScape' Gets Graphical Overhaul

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jagex Ltd announced that its java-based MMORPG RuneScape is getting a full graphics improvement, which utilizes new technology to enhance the game graphics and, for the first time, runs the game in full screen through an internet browser.

'Mushroom Men (NDS/Wii) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions. As a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, players are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.

'Battlefield: Bad Company' (PS3/X360) to Get Conquest Mode, Patch

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield: Bad Company, using DICE's new Frostbite game engine, drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. DICE has just finished a free update that will add the Conquest mode in the near future, and is currently working on a patch to address online performance, VOIP issues, stats exploits, more balancing, etc.

'Crysis Warhead' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original game, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than they ever could have imagined.

Fans Make The 'Spider-man: Web of Shadows' (ALL) Game Packaging

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The future of New York City will be in gamers’ hands as Spider-man: Web of Shadows will have you play as the hero or villain in a large free-roaming environment. Starting today Activision is allowing them to determine the game's package image.

'Castlevania Judgment' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Konami Digital Entertainment announced Castlevania Judgment, the first Castlevania title in the fighting game genre. Developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji “Iga” Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise’s 22-year history.

'Big Bang Mini' (NDS) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games' Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) Reveals Trophies, Timed Challenge Details

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. While the Cagney update, scheduled for July 10, will add a Timed Challenge mode, Criterion confirmed it will be supporting PlayStation Trophies in a future update.

'King's Bounty: The Legend' Tales from Endoria #2 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

King's Bounty: The Legend, previously known as Battle Lord, is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world.

Neopets Creators Launch Meteor Games

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Adam Powell and Donna Williams, the original creators and founders of the Neopets online social network, have launched Meteor Games, a new independent game studio based in West Hollywood, Calif.

2009 Independent Games Festival Now Accepting Submissions

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) announced that submissions are now open for the 2009 Independent Games Festival (IGF). Submissions to the 11th annual festival are due by November 2008, with finalists to be announced January 5, 2009.

'Concerto Gate' Enters Closed Beta - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix's item-based MMORPG Concerto Gate players are summoned to the Kingdom of Fahren, a fantasy world of magic and sorcery, in hopes of becoming the legendary hero that has been foretold to save the world. Concerto Gate's closed beta test to be held from July 1 to 14.

'PDC World Championship Darts 2008' (ALL) Also Coming to PSP/X360

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PDC World Championship Darts provides an authentic ‘as seen on TV’ adaptation of the UK’s best loved home-grown sport, now starring even more Champions, a full line up of electrifying tournaments, exceptional graphic enhancements, and even more play modes than previous installments.

'Aeronauts' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aeronauts is a dynamic flying action game, developed by JCE Entertainment, currently in closed beta test served to users in approx 200 countries through base servers all around the world including Tokyo, Singapore, LA, London, Frankfurt, etc.

'Anarchy Online' Celebrates 7th Anniversary With Promotions

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Funcom celebrates the seventh anniversary of its sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online with development continuing at full pace with an ever evolving virtual world.

'StoneAge 2' Housing System Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:40 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.

'Mount & Blade' - v0.960 Demo/Patch And Trailer Available NOW

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive has signed Mount & Blade, a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat.

'CustomPlay Golf 2009' (Wii/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CustomPlay Golf 2009 revitalizes the golfing experience packed with features that encompasses the full embodiment of this great sport along with some little extras that will please aficionados and the leisure player equally. From the detailed delights of 15 full 18 hole championship courses to some inventive crazy golf courses, no area is left untapped to present the ultimate in golf!

'Guitar Hero 3' (ALL) Gets Free Top Gun Anthem

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Beginning July 3, 2008, the legendary, Top Gun Anthem will be available as a free downloadable song.

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

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:21 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.

'Diablo III' Fans Unhappy with Artistic Direction, Start Petition

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses. Scores of Diablo fans have started a petition as a way to express their disappointment about Diablo III's artistic direction.

'James Bond: Quantum of Solace' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Not much has been said about the the James Bond game franchise since Activision took over the license from EA, but a new game featuring the world-renowned top secret agent 007 is in development to coincide with the new James Bond movie release.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation' (PS3) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization. While previously set for Sept. 16 release Gamestop now lists a Oct. 14, 2008 launch.

'Pure' (PS3/X360/PC) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pure takes quad racing to a new level, featuring massive jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in memorable, photo-realistic settings all over the globe. Featuring never-before-seen, vertigo-inducing massive aerial jumps in real-world quad locations, Pure delivers heart-pounding off-road racing unique to the genre.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' - v1.7 Linux Server Available NOW

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:17 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. This v1.7 update requires the retail data files to create a new server or can be used to patch an existing server.

PS3/Xbox 360 Review - 'Battlefield: Bad Company'

by Reggie Carolipio on July 1, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

'Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusions' bleeding-edge Frostbite game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge.

'Rise Of The Argonauts' (PS3/X360/PC) Gods Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg developed by Liquid Entertainment, known for War of the Ring and Dragonshard. Set in ancient Greece you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.

'Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm' (PS3) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world of Naruto, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan! Your dream to live and breathe the show will come true!

'The Sims 2: Free Time' - v1.13.0.161 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's The Sims 2: Free Time gives your Sims the ability to perform casual tasks, jobs around the house or all sort of hobbies. This new v1.13.0.161 patch updates the game code to be compatible with The Sims 2 Store Edition, fixes some Securom issue, and adds a few Tinker ineteractions.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform.

Wii Review - 'Target: Terror'

by Erik "NekoIncardine" Ottosen on July 1, 2008 @ 1:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Based on 2006's arcade game Target: Terror Gold, players will be able to capture the old-school flavor of fast-paced light gun shooters from gaming’s glory days of the arcades by putting you in the role of an elite counter-terrorist agent charged with protecting the U.S. from an ever-increasing wave of terrorist threats.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Best Of The Who Compilation Album Details

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

Yesterday it was revealed that The Who's promised 1971 classic rock album Who's Next would be unable to be offered as DLC as Harmonix has been unable to locate all the masters of the decades old album. Instead The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey would create a 12-song best-of compilation pack of master recordings, which the remaining band members have now unveiled.

'Project Powder' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Outspark's Project Powder is the newest game in the company's growing virtual playground. Featuring intense racing action, realistic gameplay and fierce multiplayer battles for players of all experience levels, Project Powder is the perfect escape from the summer heat.

Simbim Denies 'RACE 360' (X360) Rumor

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A few days we mentioned that Simbim was working on RACE 360 which the Swedish studio denies, "We are issuing this statement to counter false rumours currently circulating on the internet regarding a new X360 game. We do have plans for an upcoming X360 game and an official announcement from Simbin will follow shortly with correct information on title and publisher. The information currently circulating is incorrect," said Magnus Ling, Vice President, Simbin Studios.