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'Clash of the Titans' (PS3/X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 9:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Clash of the Titans, based on the remake of the classic movie, is an action adventure game depicting the ultimate battle of good vs. evil. Set in the timeless grandeur of Greek mythology, the game tells the story of the epic battle for dominance between the human race and the powerful gods Hades and Zeus.

'Disciples III: Renaissance' Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 8:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disciples III: Renaissance is a turn-based RPG/strategy game set in an expansive fantasy world, offering players action, adventure and glory. Stunning 3D environments, three playable races, and multiplayer functionality all combine to offer an outstanding gameplay experience.

'Necromachina' (XBLA) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 8:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Necromachina invites players into an action-packed world of cooperative, side-scrolling mayhem.

PlayStation Store Gets PlayStation Plus Games, Demo, DLCs, Tracks

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a slew of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers (WipEout HD, inFAMOUS, Fat Princess, etc..) bundles for Midway and TikGames, Lego Harry Potter demo, DLCs for PAIN, Fat Princess, DJ Hero, Super Street Fighter IV, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, Trinity Universe, song packs for Guitar Hero 5, Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (Midway Arcade Treasures Extended Play, Hot Shots Tennis: Get A Grip, Bejeweled 2).

'Darksiders' (ALL) Gets Delayed on PC

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry. Originally scheduled for June 2010, THQ confirmed that the PC Hell Book edition will be in stores Sept. 2010.

'Tournament of Legends' (Wii) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tournament of Legends is a weapon and magic based 3D-fight game featuring some of the biggest playable characters on Wii. Each fighter is based on a legend from world mythology:  the Minotaur, a powerful Gladiator, Gorgon, Stone Golem, Valkyrie and other well-known and powerful characters.

'The Mummy Online' Using Photon Network Engine

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In The Mummy Online, a free-to-play Action-RPG MMO game with adventure elements inspired by the films, players will take on heroic roles as adventure seekers with various talents and skills that will allow their characters to be unique within the MMO virtual world

Microsoft Details July Xbox Live Arcade Releases

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

What’s summer without a little fun in the sun? Grab your toy soldiers and watch out for monkeys as you dive into three great new downloadable games and game add-ons, coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade. Microsoft is also discounting albums, track packs and songs for Rock Band, Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero and Lips.

'Diablo II' Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Diablo II players return to a dark world plagued by evil forces. After possessing the body of the hero who defeated him, Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery by joining forces with the other Prime Evils, Mephisto and Baal.

'Miner Wars' (X360/PC) Enters Closed Beta Stage - Screens

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Miner Wars is a 6DOF underground and space shooter played in a fully destructible environment and is a combination of single player story game and MMO.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 10:45 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 ...

Natsume Reveals Its 2010 Anime Expo Lineup

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Natsume Inc. announced that the company will be exhibiting some of its key 2010 titles at the Anime Expo from Thursday, July 1st, through Sunday, July 4th.

'Pangya' Hosts Fourth of July Events

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pangya is a casual online multiplayer golf game that simulates the exciting sport of golf in an anime-inspired style with an immersive fantastical storyline.

Nintendo Launches Wii Games: Summer 2010 Competition

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beginning July 16 with a large-scale kick-off event in Liberty State Park in New Jersey and culminating in a national championship event in Los Angeles Sept. 3-5, the Wii Games: Summer 2010 competition will include tournament events in 24 markets across the nation.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on June 29, 2010 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

Good Old Games Adds 'The Journeyman Project 2'

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GOG.com has signed a digital distribution agreement with Presto Studios, expanding its catalog with the second entry in the adventure games series The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time for only $5.99 and completely DRM-free.

'Puzzle Agent' (Wii/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Puzzle Agent combines accessible Professor Layton-inspired puzzling with generous doses of Nordic folklore, enigmatic gnomes, and dark David Lynch and Coen brothers sensibilities.

PAX Seattle Adds Mega Man-Based Rock Opera

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

PAX is a three-day celebration of games and gamer culture. The festival includes an exhibition floor filled with playable builds of upcoming tabletop, console and computer games; a conference program of game industry speakers; music concerts; freeplay areas; industry parties; game tournaments and more.

CCP Opens Development Studio In Newcastle

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Independent game developer CCP today unveiled its fourth game development studio, CCP Newcastle. Located in Gateshead Quays, CCP Newcastle will focus on console game development, charting new paths for gameplay and business models that will breathe new life into connected consoles.

NDS Review - 'Mega Man Zero Collection'

by Brad Hilderbrand on June 29, 2010 @ 12:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Mega Man Zero Collection is comprised of all four Mega Man ZERO titles bundled together. All four titles will be available on one DS cartridge for the first time at a great price.

'Alan Wake' (X360) The Signal DLC - Screen & Trailer

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 12:17 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.

'Lost Planet 2' (ALL) To Get New Rush Arena DLC, Skin

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 12:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.

'Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

J.A.S.F. is an intense modern flight action sim featuring an epic 16-mission story gaming experience that will take air combat to the next level with engaging enemies, flight battles, expansive battlefields and 30 authentic licensed fighters.

'Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem' Announced

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem is a highly enhanced new release of Close Combat, using the latest Close Combat engine with many additional improvements. This is the most ambitious and most improved of the new Close Combat releases, but along with all the enhancements it retains the same addicting tactical action found in the original titles!

Every Gun Makes Its Own Tune

by Rainier on June 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Now that watching soccer is somewhat over — we might watch the World Cup finale — we're back to watching tennis with our favorite Kim Clijsters beating her big rival, Justine Henin. Too bad these matches are at 5am, so we'll have to adjust our wacky sleep schedule a little bit.

Since we were rocking out with Danzig last night, we had to record the season premiere of Entourage. We watched it tonight, and Ari Gold is still the man!