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Unreal Development Kit - February Beta Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3, providing the community access to the toolset like never before, and has now released an updated version.

Various Game Trailers #1780

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:53 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:

  • R.U.S.E. [ALL] - Making Of Trailer #3
  • Bioshock 2 [ALL] - Trailer (3)

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

'Need for Speed Shift' (ALL) Ferrari Racing Pack Adds New Cars, Extended Career Mode - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

'Mass Effect 2' (ALL) Free In-game Content Coming Tomorrow

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.

'Dragon Age: Origins ' (ALL) Surpasses 3 Million Units Sold Mark

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 4:39 p.m. PST | 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.

EA Financial Result Reveals 2010/2011 Lineup

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Well here is a first, in its Q3 2010 financial result EA has revealed its lineup of titles through March 2011. Listed are the expected titles such as Skate 3, NFS World, Tiger Woods, APB, Medal of Honor, Dead Space 2, Crysis 2, but also new installments in the Dragon Age, Spore, Sims franchises, shooter from People Can Fly/Epic, and "something far-reaching from Mass Effect."

EA Financial Result Reveals 2010/2011 Lineup

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Well here is a first, in its Q3 2010 financial result EA has revealed its lineup of titles through March 2011. Listed are the expected titles such as Skate 3, NFS World, Tiger Woods, APB, Medal of Honor, Dead Space 2, Crysis 2, but also new installments in the Dragon Age, Spore, Sims franchises, shooter from People Can Fly/Epic, and "something far-reaching from Mass Effect."

'Major League Baseball 2K10' (ALL) - 13 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 3:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Major League Baseball 2K10 is the new iteration in the long running baseball series, now 2009 American League Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award recipient Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays on the cover.

'EndWar' (ALL) Sequel Development On Hold

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that pushes the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations. In July 2009 Ubisoft creative director Michael De Plater revealed that  a sequel to EndWar was in development, but that has changed in the meantime.

'Greg Hastings Paintball 2' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 12:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Greg Hastings Paintball 2, players take to the field in 12 global paintball locations, each containing three to six different fields. Seven single-player game modes challenge the most experienced "ballers" to hone their skills and then test them against up to 19 others in seven different multiplayer game types.

'Dream Chronicles' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 11:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dream Chronicles takes place in an ethereal world where the lines between reality and fantasy fade away.  Players take on the role of Faye, who must follow subtle clues to find her missing husband and escape from the mysterious sleeping spell that has taken over the town of Wish.

'Lineage II' Brings Back Free Trials

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 11:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lineage II provides gamers with a sprawling fantasy world, allowing players to take on solo adventures or join with gamers from around the world to battle fierce dragons, take part in heroic struggles and lay siege to majestic castles.

'UFC Undisputed 2010' (ALL) Officially Announced, First Gameplay Details Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

UFC Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings,

'Magicka' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Magicka is an action-adventure game based on Norse mythology, where up to four players will be able to join together in casting spells and wreaking havoc on the minions of darkness, in a grand and humorous adventure to save the world from ultimate doom.

'Dudebro II' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dudebro — My Shit Is Fucked Up So I Got to Shoot/Slice You II: It’s Straight-Up Dawg Time follows the exploits of elite soldiers John Dudebro and his sidekick Habemus Chicken as they chase anyone who threatens the world’s brodiocity — an arms dealer, a voodoo priest, an evil glee club and more. Along the way, they’ll have to fight through swathes of expendable enemies, including aliens, zombies and even yetis.

'Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Phoenix Wright has had six months of experience and five court victories under his belt. But none of that will do him any good against the ruthless new D.A. in town. Franziska von Karma wants revenge and she's ready to take Phoenix down at any cost!

'Hero: 108 Online' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hero: 108 Online is a teen-centric free-to-play online video game that will feature witty cartoon characters and a lively storyline that will be mirrored in its upcoming animated series counterpart.

'Free Realms' Surpasses 8 Million Subscribers

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 8:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

'Shattered Horizon' to Get Free Moonrise Content Pack - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 7:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer FPS where teams of players experience realistic zero gravity combat and fight to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic Moon mining accident which throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space.

'Metro 2033' (X360/PC) Developer Interview #2

by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under Interviews

Metro 2033, based on Russian author Dmitriy Glukhovskiy's novel of the same name, is a 3D horror/action/survival FPS with elements RPG genre game. At a recent press event we sat down with executive producer Luis Gigliotti.

'Max & the Magic Marker' Also Coming to WiiWare - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 6:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A virtual gadget – a simple marker – is the hook between the player and the cartoon styled boy Max, who has to face, confront, and control himself in a classical Jump`n Run setting within a fantastic children’s book environment.

'LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 6:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will include all the characters from both seasons of the animated TV series, as well as some fan-favorite characters from the theatrical Star Wars Saga. The game will feature brand new battle modes, giving players unique, head-to-head combat and an upgraded level builder, allowing the creation of customized bases and in-game battlefields.

'All Star Karate' (Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 6:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

All Star Karate will challenge players to punch, kick and chop their way through the game with play features based on real karate moves.The game offers a true full-body experience by allowing you to experience the life of a karate trainee who is under the guidance of a wise, but humorous sensei, and is on the path toward attaining a black belt.

'Ninja Blade' (PC) Goes Gold in Europe

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

'Age of Zombies' (PSP) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Age of Zombies the hero Barry Steakfries employs the use of time portals to stop the evil zombie scheme of Professor Brains. Using a huge pile of weapons and explosives, Steakfries is the real deal for blood-splattering needs.

'L.A. Noire' (ALL) Narrows Down Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

L.A. Noire is an interactive detective story set in the 1947 classic noir period situated in an exact recreation of mid century L.A. drawing players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders, but also side missions based on real events from that period. The latest issue of GameInformer reveals that the game is expected in September 2010.

'Craft of Gods' Accepting Open Beta Sign-ups - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Craft of Gods is a MMORPG with a huge world to explore, monsters and legendary creatures, crafting and housing. 6 different races and a system of free growth with more than 200 different abilities.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, February 8, 2010

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added one VC, five NDSi, and four WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Blaster Master Overdrive, Tumblebugs 2, Tomena Sanner, Bloons, Hubert The Teddy Bear Winter Games (Wiiware), Oscar in Movieland, Link ‘n’ Launch, Fieldrunners, Sudoku 4Pockets, Extreme Hangman (NDSiWare), and Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom (VC).

'Soul Master' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Soul Master is a free-to-play online action RTS featuring an endless combination of skills and combo with powerful action based on non-targeting system.

'Dragonica Online' Grants User A $10,000 Wish

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade. The Tales of the Damned expansion will bring new content including dungeons, guild-wars, pets and much more.

'WH40k: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising features a new playable army, and continues the epic journey of the Blood Ravens as they battle this new, more personal enemy. Chaos Rising offers new single-player and co-op campaigns, a level cap increase from 20 to 30, more powerful war-gear and a suite of innovative multiplayer options.

'SKATE' (PS3/X360) Reel Service Shutting Down

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SKATE delivers the feel of skating through innovative controls, authentic cameras and a fully reactive skateboarding city, featuring professional skaters such as Danny Way and PJ Ladd.

'Lips' (X360) February/March DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Who needs the lyrics? You know them by heart; everyone knows them by heart … more or less. They are the songs that get us out of our seats and into the moment, they get the party started. Lips: Party Classics will let party goers experience their favorite tunes from their beloved karaoke venues right in their own living rooms.

The Best Goodbyes Are Short. Adieu.

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Today was a busy day. I used to be a big fan of Faith No More, but they split in 1998, and now more than a decade later, FNM is back on the road. They are going to be in town in April, and of course I want to go see them, and tickets went on sale Sunday morning. Oddly enough, we got a pre-order code, but the show was sold out in minutes, so a second date was added only to sell out equally as quickly. Luckily, a third performance announcement followed shortly, and with some perseverance (and a little luck), we managed to get tickets before they were officially on sale. Sweet!

Later in the afternoon, we went to see The Book of Eli, a very good movie that made me think of Fallout throughout, and as usual, it was an excellent performance by Denzel Washington. On our way back home, we stopped by the Apple store to get my iPod fixed, but apparently paying out the nose for their hardware doesn't include decent customer service because you have to make an appointment first before they'll help you. We head back next weekend to see if the iPod is salvageable. Fingers crossed!