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'Delta Force: Xtreme 2' - Open Beta Client Available NOW

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIGHT… Until there is No Enemy! Take control of Delta Force, the US Army’s most secretive, highly trained unit. Use commando tactics and state-of-the-art weaponry to take the fight to the enemy against overwhelming odds.

'Dante's Inferno' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 4:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dante's Inferno is a third-person action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.

Various Game Trailers #1594

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 4:19 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:

  • Army of Two: The 40th Day [PSP/PS3/X360] - Trailer
  • Brutal Legend [ALL] - Story Trailer
  • Star Wars: The Old Republic [PC] - Diverse Worlds Trailer
  • Bionic Commando [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer #3

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

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Freaky Free Friday Extended

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-op gameplay of L4D casts four Survivors in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying Boss Infected mutants. Valve's L4D Freaky Free Friday is getting extended until Sat. 5pm GMT.

'Little King's Story' (Wii) Pre-Order Incentive - New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvelous Entertainment has teamed with XSEED Games to publish Little King’s Story, the fantasy adventure RPG title formerly known as Project O, developed by the creators of Harvest Moon, FFXII, Dragon Quest VIII etc. Pre-Order Little King’s Story at Gamestop, EB Games, Game Crazy or Amazon.com and receive a free Onii squishable soft figurine.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) Getting Even More DLC?

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. With the Broken Steel DLC scheduled for next week, several online retailers are already listing a 4th DLC package, Point Look Out (a state park in Bethesda's home state of Delaware). No confirmation on that from Bethesda only a "we have no announced plans for additional DLC."

'The Conduit' (Wii) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) Confirms Delay

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. A previously rumored delay has now been confirmed by Eidos as "late summer," in order to make the game the "highest quality."

'Spore: Galactic Adventures' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.

'Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga is an action RPG that expands the series by introducing a co-op feature allowing two players to adventure through the land of Eldar with no random encounters while updating the real-time battle system to now include battles taking place on the world map instead of a separate battle screen for a seamless experience.

'Space Invaders Extreme' (XBLA) Launches Next Week - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time' Coming to XBLA

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally released as an arcade title in 1991, and ported to SNES the year after, it turns out that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is coming to XBLA, and possible PSN/Wiiware as well. Revealed at the Galabunga fan event in NYC (Ninja Pizza) the remake will feature the original music, new 3D graphics, original bosses such as Metalhead, multiplayer support and leaderboards.

'Overlord II' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure.

'Dawn of War II' - v1.3 Patch to Add New Maps, New Modes, Voice Chat, Tweaks

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.

'Scribblenauts' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Scribblenauts the player uses the NDS touch-screen to help his character, Maxwell, acquire the starite in each level by solving a series of puzzles. In order complete each puzzle, players will use the stylus and notepad to write down the word for any object that comes to mind in order to reach the goal.

2009 Golden Joystick Awards Open for Voting

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Voting is now open for the 27th Annual Golden Joystick Awards and your votes will make all the difference for the world’s favourite gaming awards show.

Friday, May 1, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 11:10 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:

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (PS3/X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) to Get Ferdinand, Prong, Allman Brothers and More

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:43 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.

'SingStar Queen' (PS2/PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SingStar Queen features 25 chart-topping tracks from the iconic pop-rock group including, Another One Bites the Dust, We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure etc., marking the franchise’s second foray into artist specific content.

'Section 8' (X360/PC) Now Accepting Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle. Fans interested in participating in the beta test this summer can now sign up.

'ArmA II' (ALL) Details Republic of Chernarus - Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArmA II is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

'Lips' (X360) May DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Brutal Legend'

by Thomas Wilde on May 1, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.

Capcom Reveals PC Lineup Dates, Includes 'Resident Evil 5'

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5 will all be coming to the PC, beginning in July with SFIV and Bionic Commando, while Resident Evil 5 comes later in the year. All three games will be optimized for the PC and will have new platform specific features added.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) Soundtrack & Voice-overs - New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.

PSP Review - 'Dragonball: Evolution'

by Brian Dumlao on May 1, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Based on the 20th Century Fox feature film of the same name, Dragonball: Evolution promises to be the perfect companion for the movie by incorporating all of the characters, bone jarring fights and spectacular special abilities that fans have come to expect.