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'Battlefield 3' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 5:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.

'Saints Row: The Third' (PS3/X360/PC) Officially Announced

by Judy on March 2, 2011 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ announced that Saints Row: The Third, which is being developed by Volition, is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC this holiday season.

'Resistance 3' (PS3) Multiplayer Details, Beta Later This Year - New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Resistance 3, humans are hunted by Chimeran death squads, but various groups have figured out different ways to survive across the destroyed country.

'Dungeon Defenders' (ALL) To Support True Cross-Platform Gaming

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Previously an Unreal Development Kit project, Dungeon Defenders throws action-RPG and tower defense gameplay into the proverbial blender to create a seamless mix of leveling, looting and high-action territorial combat for casual and core players alike.

'The Last Guardian' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ever since it's first appearance in 2005, Fumito Ueda's Team ICO, known for ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, are working on a new PS3 exclusive, but details as to story, gameplay mechanics are still unknown.

'Universal Monsters' Announced

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Universal Monsters, based on Universal’s legendary gallery of monsters, will enable fans to experience the world through characters such as Frankenstein’s Monster and Dracula as they exact their horrifying revenge.

'Slam Bolt Scrappers' (PS3) Gets A Date, Coming Soon - New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Slam Bolt Scrappers is a genre twisting mash-up of brawling and building set in the bizarre and fantastic Slam Bolt City. One to four players clash in an all-out brawl while simultaneously creating weapon packed towers that fight alongside them.

Nintendo Unveils 3DS Wi-Fi, Netflix Functionality

by Judy on March 2, 2011 @ 4:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

At its keynote address at the Game Developers Conference today, Nintendo announced upcoming collaborations with AT&T and Netflix. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata explained that 3DS owners will have Internet connectivity at more than 10,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hot spots and Netflix members can stream movies and other content on their 3DS systems.

Various Game Trailers #1918

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:20 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:

  • Crysis 2 [ALL] - Multiplayer Demo Trailer
  • ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif [PC] - Debut Trailer

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

'Orcs Must Die!' (ALL) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A white-knuckle blend of action and strategy, Orcs Must Die! challenges players to defend fortresses under siege.

'Shadows Of The Damned' (ALL) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shadows of the Damned is an all-new psychological action thriller that follows a demon hunter deep into a hyper-twisted re-imagining of hell where he must rescue the love of his life by defeating the armies of darkness with the power of the light.

'The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time 3D' (3DS) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 4:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Journey through the land of Hyrule in this classic installment in the Zelda universe, Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time.

'Super Mario' (3DS) Revealed

by Judy on March 2, 2011 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A 3-D game from Nintendo's iconic Super Mario series is in the works for the Nintendo 3DS. The 3-D Super Mario game will feature traditional Mario gameplay and fulfill the dream of Nintendo video game designer (and Mario creator) Shigeru Miyamoto to bring true depth and distance to the game's mechanics. The game is being developed by the same Nintendo team that created Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Wii.

'inFamous 2' (PS3) To Include Mission Editor

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 3:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFAMOUS 2, taking the franchise to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.

'Islands of Wakfu' (XBLA) Gets Priced & Dated - New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 3:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Islands of Wakfu is an adventure/beat'em all style game that can be played by two players in team mode and will reveal never seen before background content from the world of Ankama casual MMO titles DOFUS and Wakfu.

'Alice: Madness Returns' (ALL) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Alice: Madness Returns takes place 10 years after the conclusion of the original game. After spending a decade institutionalized in an insane asylum, Alice is finally released to the care of a psychiatrist who may be able to help her conquer the nightmarish hallucinations that still haunt her.

'Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon' (ALL) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is a co-op multiplayer Arcade Shooter that gives the player the ability to destroy thousands of giant bugs and turn an entire city to rubble in an unforgettable gaming experience built for replay.

SEGA Bringing Game Gear Classics To 3DS

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 3:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA is partnering with Nintendo to produce a series of fan favorites from the Game Gear that will soon be available for download on the Nintendo eShop service for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS

'Ace Combat: Assault Horizon' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 3:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is not a sequel, but a complete rebirth, a phoenix from the ashes flying at three times the speed of sound built from the ground up, with new technology fueling a passionately realized vision of a game that puts players in the dark heart of the fight like no aerial combat game has done before.

'LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 3:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will re-create the action, adventure and memorable moments of the Pirates of the Caribbean mythology in LEGO form, incorporating the humor of LEGO minifigures and fantastic worlds built from LEGO bricks and elements for players to explore.

'APB: Reloaded' Kicks Off Closed Beta Test

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 2:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

APB is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, and takes  the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Shipping Announcements

by Judy on March 2, 2011 @ 2:45 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 ...

'Catherine' (PS3/X360) - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Judy on March 2, 2011 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Catherine is an unprecedented exploration of the pleasures and horrors of love. As Vincent, a man recently succumbed to the irresistible beauty of the game's titular diversion players find themselves swept into a treacherous love triangle.

'Hailan Rising' Announced

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hailan Rising is a full scale Free2Play PVP-based fantasy MMORPG, where players will find themselves as survivors in the post-apocalyptic fantasy world of Hailan, just as the massive flood waters that destroyed the world are receding.

'Wrecked: Revenge Revisited' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 1:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Wrecked is an explosive battle racer not about fast lap times, gaining pole position, perfect cornering or aerodynamics; it's about winning by any means necessary.

European Union To Invest In Dutch Game Industry

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 1:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Together with local, regional and national governments in the Netherlands, the European Union will invest 4 million Euro in the Dutch game industry.

'Gettysburg: Armored Warfare' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gettysburg: Armored Warfare is a free-to-play, online RTS/FPS hybrid game that brings futuristic weapons to an alternate reality of the Civil War offering 32 vs. 32 battles with multiple game modes as Union and Confederate troops fight to change the course of history.

NDS Review - 'Naruto Shippuden: Shinobi Rumble'

by Brian Dumlao on March 2, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Naruto superstars collide in the series' most over-the-top handheld fighting game yet! Fight as Naruto, Sasuke, and your other favorite characters using an exciting, easy-to-learn battle system full of acrobatics and ground-shaking combos.

'The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 12:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series’ staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a brand new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

'Storm over the Pacific' v1.05 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Patch

Depicting the epic conflict between Japan and the United States, players choose from 26 available countries with historically accurate orders of battle including land, sea and air units and leaders.

I Think Positive Emotion Trumps Negative Emotion Every Time

by Rainier on March 2, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Last night, we went to see a friend perform stand-up comedy with a few other people. While we had seen his comedy routine before, it wasn't his best performance. None of the 11 other comedians blew us away, either; some even totally bombed. Prior to that, we had dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. People who are familiar with the "Forrest Gump" movie should know what I'm talking about.

Our Mythos contest is over, and keys have been sent out. Unless we get more keys from the publisher, we'll be launching a Lord Of The Rings Online Newbie keys giveaway soon.

What's going on with Sony these days? After the debacle with the security key, LG has managed to get a 10-day PS3 import ban from the civil court of justice in the Hague regarding some patent infringements!