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'Two Worlds II' (ALL) Gets Release Dates

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 5:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Two Worlds II presents a totally new experience, one in which 2 years of intensive development has enabled quantum leaps in all spheres: completely overhauled AI and balancing standards, experienced authors, the active combat system and the brand-new engine all combine to provide an experience where excitement, sheer enjoyment and graphics rule.

'Nail'd' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nail'd is truly a hellish ride. No other racing game has ever featured such differences in altitude! Only those who master daring jumps into unknown depths at ultimate top speeds stand a chance to win the challenging action races in nail'd.

'MechWarrior 4' Set Free, Available As Free Download

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MechWarrior marks an epic struggle to reclaim your birthright as you command an awesomely armed 40-foot tall, 80-ton, 90-mile per hour war machine across the remote battlefields of a hostile world.

'StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty' Gets Official Release Date

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races. It's overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, and it's designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

'Red Dead Redemption' (ALL) Shows Off Honor and Fame - New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:04 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. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.

'FIFA 10' (ALL) Interactive World Champion Crowned

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 10 features core gameplay refinements based on responsiveness and intelligence, plus a completely overhauled Manager Mode that includes more than 50 major improvements, delivering a new standard for authenticity, as FIFA 10 continues to set the benchmark in both innovations and gameplay as the most complete simulation of football.

'Alan Wake' (X360) Street Date Broken in North America

by Adam Pavlacka on May 3, 2010 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true.

'Ivy the Kiwi?' (NDS/Wii) Coming to North America - Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ivy the Kiwi? is a platform action-puzzle game that follows the storybook adventures of a lonely baby bird Ivy as she traverses beautiful 2-D landscapes and challenging obstacles in search of her mother.

SCEA Extends PSP/PS3 Warranty With PlayStation Protection Plan

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced the PlayStation Protection Plan, an extended service offer for the PS3 and PSP systems, allowing owners in the United States to purchase an extended service plan of one or two years that begins after the original one-year manufacturer's limited warranty expires.

'Halo: Reach' (X360) Multiplayer Beta Rolled Out

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 8:08 a.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.

'Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow' (PSP) Coming to PS2 - Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 7:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow features a variety of combat mechanics including the ability to force enemies into cover with "blind-fire," an advanced melee system that allows Gabe to use enemies as human shields, and 360 degree underwater combat.

'Disney Sing It: Family Hits' (Wii/PS3) Announced

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 7:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney Sing It: Family Hits is a karaoke game featuring the most beloved songs and videos from 20 all-time favorite Disney films, alongside vocal tips from the Princess and the Frog’s Anika Noni Rose.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 7:03 a.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.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, May 3, 2010

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added two WiiWare, and five  NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Zombie Panic in Wonderland, Kung Fu Funk: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting! (Wiiware), BLOONS, Sokomania, Bounce & Break, 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection, and Crazy Golf (NDSiWare).

Wii Sports Resort And Wii MotionPlus Bundled With Black/White Wii Systems

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Starting May 9, Nintendo will add new elements to the baseline Wii system package offered at retailers throughout the Americas. Every new unit will now also come packaged with Wii Sports Resort and the control-enhancing Wii MotionPlus controller, Nunchuk controller and popular accessory.

'Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom' (ALL) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, known in Europe as Majin: The Fallen Realm is an action-adventure game featuring an engaging storyline of enduring friendship that takes players through a seamless world where an agile protagonist and a powerful AI- controlled monster must forge an alliance to battle enemies, solve puzzles and conquer challenges.

'Alan Wake' (X360) Achievements Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true.

'Pure Futbol' (ALL) - New Screen & Trailer

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pure Futbol is a brand new, 5-a-side soccer video game where you select one of seventeen international squads, comprised of over two hundred current and legendary players, or create your own player to guide to stardom. Experience more visceral gameplay, with an entirely new perspective on the field.  No referees, no rules -- just soccer.

'Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Game With Method Man Fame

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

'Gray Matter' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed by Gabriel Knight 3's Jane Jensen, Gray Matter is an epic adventure game with a story that mixes eerie mysteries with supernatural events.

PSP Review - 'Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake'

by Brad Hilderbrand on May 3, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Frantically paced and strategic, Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale on PSP. The player's goal is to rescue a beloved princess from the enemy castle.

We Have A Contract Of Depravity; All We Have To Do Is Pull A Blind Down

by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Well here we are again, kicking off another news week. There are a few press events lined up in the next few days, so we should have some cool coverage coming up. The first pre-E3 invitations rolled in last week, so there's no ignoring it anymore; it's rapidly approaching.

We did well on the TV watching and got caught up on the latest episodes of The Amazing Race, Bones, Chuck, FlashForward and NCIS. This week, Iron Man 2 is opening, so we're going to see it Friday or Saturday for sure. Exciting!