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'Superstars V8 Racing' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 9:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Superstars V8 Racing is an officially licensed game based on the European Superstars Championship, which is based in Italy. The game will include car marques such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar & Chrysler.

Various Game Trailers #1579

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 9:03 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:

  • Bionic Commando [PS3/X360/PC] - Lab Report Trailer #1
  • Guitar Hero Smash Hits [ALL] - Trailer
  • Grand Slam Tennis [Wii] - Celebs Trailer

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

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' - New Screens

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) - v1.2 Mod Tools Available NOW

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War 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.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

Nine Inch Nails Frontman Developing Game That Nobody Wants

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor isn't a stranger to the gaming industry having contributed various musical pieces to several games, but his attempts to create his own game have been stomped. The response was disheartening as various publishers showed him the door saying "it costs so much to make a game, we’re really only interested in sequels or movie tie-ins."

'Patapon 2' (PSP) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat' Expansion Revealed, Sequel Mentioned

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies. In a recent interview, GSC Game World's Sergey Grigorovitch revealed that it is working on another expansion for its FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (scheduled for later this year) as well as in the planning stages of a full fledged sequel.

'Drill Sergeant Mindstrong' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Welcome to the army, Maggots! As a newly-enlisted cadet, your brain will be challenged by the toughest Drill Sergeant around, to see if you are worthy to wear the camouflage, or if you should crawl home like a Princess.

'Assassin's Creed 2' (ALL) Ditches Altair, Adds New Stuff

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A sequel to Assassin's Creed isn't exactly a secret, since Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed last year that Assassin's Creed 2 is in development. The new Game Informer reveals the first details, saying that in AC2, players take on the role of Ezio, a young noble whose family was lost through rival ruling families' betrayals. Set in Renaissance-era Venice you will have new weapons, meet famous people like Machiavelli, Caterina Sofrza, and Lorenzo de Medici, as well as feature day & night missions, a notoriety system, new enemy types, and 16 unique mission types.

'Culpa Innata 2: Chaos Rising' Shows Off New Engine - Screens

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Momentum AS sequel to last year's cyberpunk adventure Culpa Innata and the continued adventures of Phoenix Wallis. Welcome to the Resistance and the Dark World of...

Friday, April 10, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 10:45 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:

'Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4' (NDS) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 allows fans to play as Naruto and his friends in the next generation of the series, introducing gamers to a host of playable characters sporting their updated Naruto Shippuden looks, and wireless multiplayer battles for up to four players.

'And Yet It Moves' Also Coming to WiiWare

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter.

'End of Eternity' (PS3/X360) Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Having just finished the latest Valkyrie Profile and Star Ocean for Square Enix, developer Tri-Ace is jumping ship to SEGA for yet another RPG, End of Eternity. The game follows Zephyr, PMC employee Vashyron, and Subject 20 who is condemned to die on her 20th birthday. End of Eternity's battle system involves real-time gunplay elements, along with the aforementioned military theme.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Precursors' (X360/PC) - 42 New Screens

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 5:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Precursors, developed by Boiling Point's Deep Shadow, is a sci-fi action game that leads you into unexplored regions of space, where he can fly with huge battle ships from planet to planet.

'Shinobi' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shinobi is an arcade-style action game where you control a ninja who frees hostages and fights members of a criminal organization using a variety of weapons such as shuriken stars, using special moves, and slashing thugs with a katana sword. Originally released in 1989 on SNES/C64 by SEGA, a new ESRB listing has it coming to Xbox 360, presumably as an Xbox Live Arcade title.

'Braid' (X360/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.

'Bayonetta' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

'Killzone 2' (PS3) to Get Steel & Titanium Multiplayer Pack

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. The DLC includes 2 new multiplayer maps (Wasteland Bullet and Vekta Cruiser), scheduled for late April.

'Painkiller: Resurrection' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Celebrating the 5th anniversary of People Can Fly's Painkiller, JoWood announced Painkiller: Resurrection. In Painkiller: Resurrection you play William 'Wild Bill' Sherman, an ex CIA Agent and specialist for dangerous missions in the Black Ops Special Unit has a big problem: during his last job, he has managed to not only kill the head of an illegal drug operation and a slew of innocent civilians, but himself in a fatal mistake.

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (ALL) Claim Your Free Key, Get the Demo

by Rainier on April 10, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay. Users with a European XBL/PSN account can claim their free key over at THQ (sign-up required) and start downloading the demo early...

NDS Review - 'Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on April 10, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume follows the story of the young soldier Wylfred, who seeks retaliation against the valkyries since Lenneth took his father's life. Now he waits for an opportunity to strike back just as the future of Midgard is about to be decided in battle once again.

NDS Review - 'Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure'

by Adam Pavlacka on April 10, 2009 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Love puzzle games, but also love an adventure? Now you can have both in one game with Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure, an adventure-puzzle game that adds a new element of fun by combining the action of an adventure game with the challenge of a puzzle game all in one.

Wii Review - 'M&Ms Beach Party'

by Glenn "Otter" Juskiewicz on April 10, 2009 @ 1:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Your favorite M&MS candy characters are serving up summertime fun! Get on your feet and compete in six unique and physically challenging games like the Kayak Race, Mr. Runch Slam, Skee Ball and Beach Volleyball.