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'Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 4:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects is a fighting game where you, as one of four mutated insects, travel through the barely recognizable lands while battling gigantic enemies to find the source of the mutation.

Various Game Trailers #1782

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 4:05 p.m. PST | 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:


  • Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes [Wii/PS3] - Trailer #4 [JAP]
  • M.U.D. TV [PC] - Trailer #2
  • 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa [ALL] - Trailer
  • Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing [ALL] - Moves Trailer
  • Dante's Inferno [ALL] - Treachery Dev Diary Trailer

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

'Blur' (PS3/X360/PC) Multiplayer Beta Coming in March

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more. Confirming what we revealed in Jan. 2009, Activision plans to release a multiplayer beta for Blur in March 2009, although no specific on platforms or contents was disclosed.

'Final Fantasy XIII' (ALL) Plays Ball At The NBA All-Star Game

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.

'Nier' (PS3/X360) Shows Off Facade Location - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.

Activision Blizzard Financial Result Reveals StarCraft II And WoW Expansion This Year, New Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision Blizzard announced December quarter and calendar year 2009 financial result, racking up net revenues of $4.28 billion. More importantly CEO Robert Kotick stated that WoW: Cataclysm and StarCraft II (also as digital download through Battle.net) are both scheduled for later this year, with the latter going into closed beta this month, while new installments in the Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Tony Hawk and Spider-Man franchises are also planned for 2010.

'Storm over the Pacific' Gets Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 1:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Storm over the Pacific is a grand strategy game depicting the Pacific War in a wide historical context, providing  a good variety of scenarios with several hours of gameplay. You can join any side of the conflict, leading Americans, the Japanese or a combination of any nations, as you enter into the heart of the Pacific War.

'Dawn of Discovery: Venice' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 1:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dawn of Discovery: Venice, known in Europe as Anno 1404: Venice, will combine the signature gameplay mechanics of the series and the richness of the Venetian culture with an all-new online multiplayer mode.

'Aliens vs. Predator' (ALL) Special Edition Content Coming as DLC Shortly After Launch

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species. Rebellion revealed that the four multiplayer maps included in the Hunter/Survivor editions will also be available as regular DLC shortly after the game's launch.

'Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny' (X360) Now Called 'Samurai Shodown Sen'

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Samurai Shodown Sen is the 11th game in SNK's classic Japanese weapons-based fighting series and the fourth in the 3D series. The game takes place in Japan during the twilight of the turbulent Edo period, and promises to be the most brutal and visceral chapter in the Samurai Shodown series' history.

'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' (ALL) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury". This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly. Taking the role of any one of over 40 playable characters, up to four friends can go online to launch raids as a team or battle it out competitively.

'Battle of the Immortals' Closed Beta Delayed

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Battle of the Immortals is a 2.5D multiplayer game that incorporates eastern and western cultures ranging from Norse Mythology to the Qin Dynasty.

'Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City' (X360) Gets Title Update

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai, with additional DLC content The Ballad of Gay Tony and The Lost and Damned. Rockstar has rolled out a new title update addressing various issues.

'Rise of Prussia' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Players will have the opportunity to assume the roles of military and political leaders of either the Prussian Kingdom or nations hostile to Prussia (Austria, Russia, and France) in a recreation of the exciting battle that encompassed much of Europe throughout the years of 1756-1763.

GamersGate Weekly Specials Feb. 11 - Feb 14, 2010

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with 10% off Max and the Magic Marker, 40% off Armada 2526 and Battlestation Pacific & Battlestation Midway Bundle and 60% off Fort Zombie. A slew of pre-order specials for M.U.D. TV, Battlefield Bad Company 2, as well as various Assassin's Creed II and Dragon Age Origins bundles.

'Bejeweled' (ALL) Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Touts 50 Million Units Sold

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PopCap Games announced that it will mark the 10th birthday of its flagship franchise Bejeweled with a 10-month long celebration beginning today, as well as revealing new installments in the series, a competition for Bejeweled Blitz, and stage exciting promotional activities.

'ModNation Racers' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can express themselves by creating their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building -- in just minutes -- an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community.

'3D Dot Game Heroes' (PS3) Gets Euro Date

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pixels rule again in the ultimate retro action-adventure game 3D Dot Game Heroes. Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry's golden era.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat' German v1.6.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 7:56 a.m. PST | Filed under Patch

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat unfolds shortly after the end of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. Having discovered about the open path to the Zone center, the government decides to hold a large-scale military "Fairway" operation aimed to take the CNPP under control.

'Need for Speed World' - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 7:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.

'Warrior Epic' Content Update Add New Features, Celebrates With Events

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 7:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warrior Epic is a free to play online action/RPG set in an original fantasy universe, where players can utilize a wide selection of warrior classes to go out raiding dungeons in a variety of novel environments, supporting co-op campaigns and PVP.

'Cross Fire' Content Update Adds Mutation Mode

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 7:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Cross Fire, two international mercenary forces corporations are at war. Players assume the role of either a Black List mercenary or a Global Risk terrorist, and join an online team that must work together to succeed in completing objective-based scenarios.

'Brink' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Brink is an immersive shooter that blends single-player, co-op, and multiplayer gameplay into one seamless experience, allowing you to develop your character across all modes of play. You decide the role you want to assume in the world of Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind's last refuge for humanity.

'Monster Hunter Tri' (Wii) Developer Interview

by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under Interviews

MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.

'Demon's Souls' (PS3) Sequel in Development?

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Demon's Souls is a groundbreaking PS3 exclusive action RPG experience, beautiful, compelling, and unforgiving, the hardcore RPG experience PS3 fans have been waiting for. The latest Dengeki Games podcast reveals an unannounced sequel to a "challenging and extremely hard" game that came out last year, scheduled for fall 2010, indicating a sequel to Atlus U.S.A.'s action/RPG might be in he works.

'Sail Simulator 2010' Goes Gold - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sail Simulator 2010 is the most professional sailing simulator ever made and will amaze sailing and simulation enthusiasts with its stunning look, feel and realism.

'Fairytale Fights' (ALL) Free Treasure Pack DLC On PSN Tomorrow, XBL Later

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Fairytale Fights players choose one favorite fairytale character with whom they will try and save a fantasy world from certain doom. Luckily many different weapons lay around in this fairytale world, which players can use to shoot and carve up enemies… and this is where the fun begins!

EA Sells Over Eight Million Hasbro Titles Worldwide

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Electronic Arts' Play Label announced that its Hasbro-branded video games (20 different brands on 18 platforms) have sold a combined total of more than eight million units at retail globally since the alliance formed in 2007.

'Yakuza 3' (PS3) Premium Edition Includes DLCs And Other Goodies - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Yakuza 3 takes a departure from the first two games by moving from the gritty cityscape of Tokyo, to Okinawa, where Kiryu runs a center for orphaned children. The orphanage is on land that is owned by a mob boss who is under pressure from the government to sell the land, making life once again tough for Kiryu.

'Perished: The Zurkez Project' Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 4:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Perished: The Zurkez Project is a melee stealth action game where tactics and skill rule the day rather than overwhelming firepower. This single/multiplayer game has 4 action packed missions that will test each players reflexes, tactics and teamplay.

'IC3D' Is The First 3D Game That Does Not Require 3D Glasses, Debut At The Olympics

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 4:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sheridan College has created the first ever real-time auto-stereoscopic 3D game that does not require 3D glasses. The game, called “IC3D”, is a showpiece at the Ontario House Pavilion at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, and will be used to introduce some of Ontario’s most well-known tourist attractions to the world-wide audience in Vancouver.

'Super Street Fighter IV' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV, such as classic combatants from previous SF games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.

'Fortix' (ALL) Gets Updated And Becomes A PSP Mini

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies. You are knight Fortix, the sole hope for the desolate and tortured land of Fortiana to become the fertile land that it was before. Collect catapults and power-ups to besiege the fortresses and take on dragons.

The Dead Know Only One Thing: It Is Better To Be Alive

by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

It's no secret that I am a sucker for CrimeCraft, and while it has plenty of issues, I'm enjoying it greatly. Vogster has been trying to get its MMO off the ground for a few months now, and while it's certainly better now than in the beginning, it still has a really low population. At the end of this month, a new patch is expected that will add new features and a large new map for 32 players, but mainly, it'll upgrade the free trial member status to full standard access and lower the premium subscription. If you're still on the fence, then it might be the time to check it out, or if you dropped the game a few months ago, it might be worth coming back ....