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'Lost in Shadow' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 5:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost In Shadow is an mystery/platform title that follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress.

'Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned' (ALL) Canceled, Lays Off At Developer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armada of the Damned is an entirely new experience within the Pirates of the Caribbean universe. The game takes place before the events of the blockbuster films. Players will take on the role of a pirate and embark on epic land and sea adventures. Disney Interactive Studios confirmed that the title has been canceled, while restructuring at Propaganda Studios resulted in layoffs, rumor has it that as many as 100 employees were sent packing.

Various Game Trailers #1871

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 5:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under Trailers

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:

  • Fallout: New Vegas [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #5
  • Cities in Motion - Trailer
  • Test Drive Unlimited 2 [ALL] - Ferrari Trailer
  • Trapped Dead [PC] - Trailer

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

'Saw II: Flesh & Blood' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Step into the dark and tormented world of SAW 2 and experience the gruesome traps that Jigsaw has created to test your will to survive. With new traps, puzzles, and combat system players will need to think fast and act quick to pass the rigors of the tests Jigsaw has engineered.

Impulse October 14 - October 17, 2010 Weekend Sale

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stardock's digital distribution platform, Impulse, is having its weekend sale, starting with a sale on THQ Ultimate Bundle (17 titles for $99.99), knocking 50% off Out of the Park 11, Air Aces - Pacific, Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition, Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes - The Awakened, Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis, World War 2 - Time of Wrath, Hard Truck Apocalypse, while also dropping the price on 18 Wheels of Steel - American Long Haul, Prison Tycoon 5, Hunting Unlimited 2011, Hunting Unlimited 2010, Prison Tycoon 4, 18 Wheels of Steel - Extreme Trucker, Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords, and Mount and Blade Warband.

'Splatterhouse' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.

'Castlevania: Lords of Shadow' (ALL) Save Issue Patch Incoming

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a new action-adventure IP, a story of one man’s journey to discover the true meaning of sacrifice amidst murder and betrayal. Set in Southern Europe during the middle ages, Lords of Shadow has beautifully-realized locales that play host to an epic battle between good and evil.

'Halo: Reach' (X360) Expands With Noble Map Pack - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Step into the boots of a Spartan III, as Halo: Reach charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant.

'Red Dead Redemption' (ALL) Undead Nightmare DLC Reveals Details And Date

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age.

'Donkey Kong Country Returns' (Wii) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Controlled by a group of evil Tikis, the animals in Donkey Kong Island have raided Donkey Kong's Banana Hoard and stolen his stash of bananas — and he understandably wants them back. Retro Studios brings Donkey Kong back in a new side-scrolling adventure with familiar characters and new levels that reignite the passion players had for the Super NES original.

'Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2' (ALL) Demo On Xbox Live, PSN Later

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 12:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 is the sequel to last year’s high-flying, fast-hitting, and intense versus battles series. Dragon Ball Z fans can rest assured that the destructible environment, and character trademark attacks and transformations will be true to the series.

'Anomaly: Warzone Earth' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Anomaly: Warzone Earth, at its core, is an arcade approach to the real-time-strategy genre. You have the heat of an RTS battle raging around you, as you find yourself in the middle it all, supporting your squad, issuing orders, changing tactics when the situation forces you to do so.

'Conduit 2' (Wii) Narrows Down Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with advanced and powerful weapons, players, Conduit 2 will take players to the far reaches of the world to stop an alien invasion that can be fought in single-player, online multi-player battles, and all-new off and online co-op modes.

'Star Raiders' (ALL) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The return of Star Raiders will combine tense aerial assaults and dogfights with a compelling new storyline, striking visual style and exhilarating single and multi-player gameplay.

'Monopoly Streets' (Wii/PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, players will experience Monopoly as a fully dynamic, living, 3D world that continuously evolves with the video game action.

'Dragonica' Halloween Update Adds Free Gifts And Items

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.

'Atlantica Online' Celebrates Second Anniversary With Giveaways, Double XP And More

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 11:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlantica Online is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world. A thinking person's game, Atlantica Online gives players the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system.

'F.E.A.R. 3' (ALL) Details Mechanized Combat - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

F.E.A.R. 3 is a heart-pounding paranormal horror first-person shooter unleashing intense combat, compelling narrative and co-op play that evolves the franchise.

'DJ Hero 2' (ALL) And 'Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock' (ALL) To Get Linkin Park DLC/Remixes

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Living rooms will transform into nightclubs to let budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends party together by firing up two turntable controllers and a microphone to experience their favorite music as they've never heard it before in DJ Hero 2.

'Dragon Age II' (ALL) Gets Free BioWare Signature Edition Upgrade

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

You are one of the few who escaped the destruction of your home. Now, forced to fight for survival in an ever-changing world, you must gather the deadliest of allies, amass fame and fortune, and seal your place in history. This is the story of how the world changed forever. The legend of your Rise to Power begins now.

'The Sims 3' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In The Sims 3 for console and handheld, players will be able to create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires…or not, and control their lives within a living neighborhood.

Fearless Studios Formed By Ex-LucasArts Execs

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fearless Studios announced its formation, co-founded by award-winning writer and game director Haden Blackman, creator and Senior Executive Producer of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and noted technology leader and strategist Cedrick Collomb, formerly Director of Engineering at LucasArts.

Online Game Publisher Neonga Formed By Ex-Gamigo, Frogster And Ascaron Veterans

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The successful first round of financing of the online game publisher Neonga begins a new era in the online games market. Neonga will launch its first titles in downloadable, browser-based, Facebook and mobile games at the start of 2011.

'Arma II: Operation Arrowhead' Gets Private Military Company DLC - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.

Thursday, October 14, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:14 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:


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

PS3 To Get Disc-free Netflix Instant Streaming Next Week

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced that streaming from Netflix will be available on the PS3 system as a native application which previously required an instant streaming disc, and will be accessible directly from the XMB (XrossMediaBar) menu starting on Oct. 18, 2010.

'Cooking Mama World: Babysitting Mama' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Playing along with Mama, players will have to follow instructions to carry out all the duties of a diligent baby sitter, including feeding your baby food, playing with toy blocks, changing nappies and helping baby take its first steps.

'Shoot Many Robots' (ALL) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shoot Many Robots will deliver an onslaught of innovative cross-genre action that will have multiple players working together to fight through an intense and chaotic robot uprising.

PS3/X360 Review - 'Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock'

by Brad Hilderbrand on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock will once again redefine music gaming with an all-new, story-driven Quest Mode, a completely redesigned rock-inspired guitar controller, the biggest on-disc selection of rock music ever in a Guitar Hero game and Quickplay+, which invites challenge-starved fanatics to test their rock skills.

'SBK X' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Infront Motor Sports, Black Bean Games and Milestone have been tirelessly working together to inspect every corner of SBK09 to extract the best and to insert everything our players wanted for 2010 in order to deliver the best motorbike racing game ever made.

'Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype' (PS3) Expands Next Month

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype, you will return to Gota IV as part of the Söldner-X defense force. Mankind will once more rely on your battle against new mysterious powers. Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype combines traditional 2D gameplay with detailed high definition graphics and a taste of fresh innovations.

I'm Like A Bad Penny, I Always Turn Up

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Our summer is really arriving late this year. It's fall, and the weather hasn't been this hot all summer, save a few days here and there. I'm not complaining; it's just kind of weird.

The pizza fest from the other night kinda blocked our TV schedule, but we rallied back last night with House, Sons Of Anarchy, The Good Wife, Stargate Universe, and Hawaii Five-O. Don't remember much from the latter's original series, but we were pleasantly surprised.

Vindictus is back with an open beta, so everybody can join as long as you are in North America, so I had to check that out. The initial impressions are quite positive. The new areas are different, with more missions, a raised level cap, and increased customization options. Good stuff!