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'Shaun White Skateboarding' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 6:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shaun White Skateboarding will provide an innovative twist and fresh take on the skateboarding and action-sports genre.

'Plants vs. Zombies' (ALL) Gets NDS Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 6:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Plants vs. Zombies combines real-time strategy, tower defense and collectible card games, but in a casual context.

'Castlevania: Harmony of Despair' (X360) DLC Adds New Map, Enemies

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 6:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmony of Despair takes vampire hunters on a chase to bring Dracula, the Lord of Darkness, to his eternal slumber. Designed by the producer of the legendary Castlevania series, Koji Igarashi, Harmony of Despair allows friends to play together via online co-op story mode or duke it out in Survival Mode to see who is the best vampire hunter.

'Outland' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 6:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Outland puts players in the middle of a world of balance and chaos where their efforts allow them to bridge the ancient divide, or doom the world to destruction.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) Ultimate Edition Bundles DLCs

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood' (ALL) Gets Social With Facebook Game

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Live and breathe as Ezio, now a legendary master assassin, in his struggle against the Templar order. Lead your own brotherhood of assassins and strike at the heart of the enemy, Rome.

'Might & Magic Heroes VI' - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Starting 400 years before its predecessor, Might & Magic Heroes VI will include all the characters and features from previous installments, in addition to a wealth of new innovations showcasing a family of heroes in a thrilling, epic story where Angels plot to revive an unfinished war.

'Team Fortress 2' Adds In-Game Wallet/Store Features

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc.

'Medal of Honor' (ALL) Sets Franchise Pre-Order Record - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by real events, Medal of Honor is an all-new FPS game that will introduce the Tier 1 Operator, a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle.

'Donkey Kong Country Returns' (Wii) - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:50 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.

'Petz World' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Petz World is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game. Tied to Ubisoft's Petz brand, Petz World is an online pet simulation adventure game for kids and tweens.

'Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage' (ALL) Gets North American Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on one of the most widely-recognized manga and anime series of all time, "Hokuto no Ken" or "Fist of the North Star" takes place in the manga's post-apocalyptic world where the remaining survivors of a nuclear holocaust roam the wasteland in an ongoing struggle against marauding tribes for food and water.

'MAG' (PS3) v2.0 Update Adds Move Support, Increased Lvl Cap, And Plenty More

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MAG may be massive but it is an action shooter at its core. You can run around and shoot enemies, throw grenades, and drive vehicles just like any other shooter except with MAG you’ll do it with up to 256 players.

'Red Dead Redemption' (ALL) Undead Nightmare DLC - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:11 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.

'Sonic Free Riders' (X360) Gets Release Dates

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Free Riders is a extreme fast-paced boarding game that, for the first time ever in a SEGA game, will allow you to twist and turn your way through a range of visually stunning courses using Kinect's full-motion body control.

'DC Universe Online' (ALL) Shows Off Lex Luthor - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOE Austin has built a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

'Forza Motorsport 3' (X360) Teams Up With Top Gear For Ultimate Collection Edition

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

'Tales from Space: About a Blob' (PS3) To Include Co-Op - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tales from Space: About a Blob is a game about an innocent little creature that grows and grows until it eats the whole world. In development since January of 2009, the game features a monster movie setting and theme, a retro-inspired art style and puzzle-focused platforming gameplay.

'NASCAR The Game 2011' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With a fresh infusion of real world detail and blistering racing action, NASCAR The Game 2011 completely redefines what fans can expect from a NASCAR racing game.

'TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea' Shows Off Sorcerer and Archer Classes - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game where you battle epic wars and protect your kingdom from demise. TERA is developed to bring you thrills never experienced before in traditional MMOs with its action-filled gameplay and riveting visuals.

'Lionheart: Kings' Crusade' Goes Gold - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lionheart: Kings' Crusade is a real-time strategy that places players between the years of 1189-1192, calling upon warriors to enter the heart of the battle in one of the most vicious wars of all time.

'Planet Calypso' Content Update Adds Voice Chat, New Vehicles, Improvements - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Planet Calypso is a virtual world utilizing a real cash economy, featuring beautiful new vistas, a compelling new story and dangerous monsters all rendered in Crytek's CryENGINE 2.

Various Game Trailers #1862

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 9:18 a.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 #3
  • F.E.A.R. 3 [ALL] - Almaverse Trailer

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

Bohemia Interactive Acquires Altar Games, Black Element Software And Centauri Production

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

Independent development studio Bohemia Interactive, known for its military simulator games Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis and Arma 2, announce completion of full acquisition of Eastern European development teams Altar Games, Black Element Software and Centauri Production.

'Gods vs. Humans' (Wii) European Launch Imminent - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gods vs. Humans a strategy game taking place in a universe mixing goofy characters and the greatest mythologies. Starting with the Norse mythology, the player will be able to embody Odin, Thor and many more Divinities later on. Humans were bold enough to challenge the Gods and it’s up to the player to teach them a lesson!

'FreeJack' Open Beta Starts Tomorrow

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FreeJack is a parkour racing game with slick cartoon-style graphics and innovative new gameplay mechanics based on the underground sport of free running. In FreeJack, players race head-to-head as one of four hip characters, bustin’ stylish flips and tricks to increase their speed and come out on top!

'Forsaken World' Shows Off Dwarf Marksman - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forsaken World, previously know as Project EM or PEM, is an all new 3D fantasy MMORPG that breaks new ground by bringing together the best of eastern and western cultures to offering an entirely new interactive entertainment experience to players.

'Drift City' Dropped By Ijji.com, Picked Up By GamesCampus

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 8:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Drift City is a unique driving game that incorporates role-playing game elements into a racing game environment, allowing users to customize their cars with performance-enhancing components, as well as cosmetic modifications that will seat each ride apart on the streets.

'Dynasty Warriors Online' Shows Off NPC Lieutenant Allies - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors Online combines the fast-paced, epic-scale action of the DW titles with intense online multiplayer gameplay, while simultaneously being free to play.

Wii Review - 'The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest'

by Brian Dumlao on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is a new 3rd person action adventure where players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings

'Beyond Good & Evil' (ALL) Getting HD Remake On PSN/XBL - Screens

by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with her camera, aikido staff, and resolute investigative skills, Jade sets out to expose the dark secrets behind these alien invasions and to liberate the minds of her deceived people. Pushed to the very edge of her physical and spiritual will, she soon discovers that even these limits are not what they seem … Her quest for the truth knows no bounds.

'Winter Voices' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Winter Voices is a role-playing game series that will be made available in 7 downloadable episodes (at 5€ a piece), where each new episode is a decisive narrative step towards resolving the adventure.

Renown Entertainment Launches Independent Studio

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 2:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Founded in 2009, EXperienced game developers James Lau and Bill Li have confirmed the formation of a new independent studio named Renown Entertainment Inc. which will develop, publish and distribute interactive entertainment for video game systems, wireless devices and online.

'Rift: Planes of Telara' Needs Your Help Naming Characters - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.

'Vindictus' Closed Beta Ending, Open Beta In October

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vindictus is the first physics-based multiplayer online action role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with high-speed combat.

'Demolition Company' Coming To Retail - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a city where buildings are constructed as rapidly as they are torn down again, you take control of an emerging demolition company. A multitude of missions leads you to various demolition sites in different districts of the city.

Who Is This Person Who Speaks To Me As Though I Needed His Advice?

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Not quite sure what we are going to do this weekend. There's Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock to play, a multitude of new games have arrived, and there's a DVR full of TV series. My goodness!

We watched some House, Chuck, Supernatural, and Stargate Universe (yay), and there's plenty more like The Good Wife, The Event, and so forth.

It seems our concert drought has ended as well. Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch and Drowning Pool are in town for a concert, so you can bet we're going to be there. What a lineup! There is also the Bridge School Benefit with acoustic sets from Pearl Jam, Billy Idol, Elvis Costello, Kris Kristofferson and a slew of others.