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'Enemy Front' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 10:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Enemy Front is a gritty first-person shooter rich in action, combat and detail that takes players back to the carnage and chaos of WWII.

'Murder, She Wrote 2' Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Follow world famous crime fiction writer Jessica Fletcher as she investigates three new cases of murder and misadventure in the sleepy but deadly town of Cabot Cove!

'Saban's Power Rangers Samurai' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 9:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on Saban Brands’ incredibly popular Power Rangers Samurai TV series, fans of all ages will finally be able to join the Rangers as they immerse themselves into the morphing action of the iconic team of heroes.

'DC Universe Online' (ALL) Lightning Strikes DLC Coming Later This Year - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 9:14 p.m. PST | 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.

'Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' (ALL) Breaks All Kinds Of Records

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 9:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a continuation of the previous title in the franchise, sending you all around the globe on high-risk missions as a variety of characters, both new and returning

Square Enix Signs Unreal Engine 3 License For Multiple Games

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 8:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix has signed an agreement with Epic Games granting it a license to develop multiple games with Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology. 

SEGA Acquires Three Rings Design

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 8:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA announced the acquisition of San Francisco-based independent developer Three Rings Design, known for puzzle-MMORPG Puzzle Pirates and Spiral Knights.

'Lord Of Apocalypse' (ALL) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 7:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Retrieve your powers and your memories by becoming the lord of Apocalypse. This action RPG takes gamers to a dark fantasy world populated by monsters, featuring eamless battle transitions and a much faster pace than its predecessor Lord Of Arcana.

'MechWarrior Online' Powered By CryENGINE 3

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 7:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in the year 3049 during the early stages of a massive interstellar war, MechWarrior Online puts you in command of the most powerful war machine to ever walk the field of battle, the mighty BattleMech. Command your Mech and customize it to suit your battlefield role; upgrade systems, replace weapons, and tweak armor with endless options.

'Magicka' Goes Free To Play This Weekend On Steam

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 7:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed for players who love to craft the hundreds of different spells available in Magicka, this new campaign will pit up to four wizards at once against a horror-mystery inspired by the popular Cthulhu Mythos.

'SoulCalibur V' (ALL) - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SoulCalibur V delivers exhilarating 3D fighting mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and new characters, as well as expanding the online and character creation modes.

'Torchlight II' Gets Delayed, Probably Until 2012

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 3:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With all new character classes, an expansive overworld, new quests, monsters, and lots of new dungeons, Torchlight II finally lets you play with your friends in the world of Torchlight with an expansive co-op multiplayer experience

Good Old Games To Start Selling New Games As Well

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 3:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Digital distributor GOG.com announced its plans for 2012 and 2013 today, stating that it while it will continue to add classic titles to its catalog it is also pursuing newer titles.

'Trine 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Trine 2 is an physics-based action platformer that takes the original's beloved triad (the powerful knight, the swift rogue, and the crafty wizard) and puts them into an all-new adventure filled with more action, more puzzles, and the introduction of online support for cooperative 3-person gameplay.

Thursday, November 17, 2011 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | 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 ...

Nintendo Download (NDSi/3DS/Wii) Thursday, November 17, 2011

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 12:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added one WiiWare, and four NDSi/eShop titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Pinocchio’s Puzzle (Wiiware), 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure, Play and Learn Chinese, Escape Trick: Convenience Store, and The Legend of Zelda Great Fairy’s Fountain Theme (NDSi/3DS/eShop).

'XIII: Lost Identity' - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

XIII: Lost Identity is a new videogame adapted from famous Franco-Belgian comics book  XIII (Thirteen), revolving around an amnesiac protagonist who seeks to discover his concealed past, inspired by Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity novel.

Various Game Trailers #1964

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 9:45 a.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:

  • Max Payne 3 [ALL] - Creating a Cutting Edge Action-Shooter Trailer

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

Xbox 360 Review - 'Saints Row: The Third'

by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city, playing out the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen. Strap it on.

Student Project-Spawned Development Studio Celebrates 5th Anniversary

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

As students, Christian Kluckner and Alexander Kehr were working on ideas for the PC strategy game "Windchaser" in 2005. Five years later, Chimera Entertainment has developed a variety of titles across multiple platforms and consists of more than 30 employees.

Nordic Games Acquires Dreamcatcher

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nordic Games announced the acquisition of the entire product- and brand-portfolio of DreamCatcher, including, but not limited to Painkiller, Safecracker, and more than 50 other intellectual properties (IPs) and licenses.

'Final Fantasy XIII-2' (ALL) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The unfolding drama of Final Fantasy XIII continues in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change...

The Question Is Not So Much Where We Are As When We Are

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

We just got back from our Cirque du Soleil TOTEM outing, and while the first half was great, the second part was totally weak. They apparently brought out all the good stuff in the beginning because during intermission, they were offering tickets at 50% off in case you wanted some friends to see this awesome show — not knowing the rest basically sucked. This was the second time we've seen a Cirque du Soleil performance, and both times were not really impressive.

No time for gaming or DVR watching today, so that means we'll have to redouble our efforts tomorrow.