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'Diablo III' Introduces The Follower System - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 5:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.

'Duke Nukem Forever' (ALL) Demo Gets Dated, Coming Soon - Trailer

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Duke Nukem will bring his signature brand of babe-lovin’, cigar-smoking, beer-chugging and ass-kicking action as he once again saves the Earth and our babes from hordes of invading aliens.

'Ruined Online' Goes Open Beta - Screen

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in wrecked venues inspired by some of San Francisco’s best known landmarks - such as the Golden Gate Bridge - Ruined is a fast-paced, tournament-style third-person shooter that pits players against one another in a competition to become the ultimate villain.

Sony's Welcome Back To PSN Program Gets You Free Games

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has started with a phased restoration by region of PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, beginning with gaming, music and video services to be turned on. As a thank you to its users, SCEA has launched a "welcome Back" program giving fans free PSP/PSN games.

'Catherine' (ALL) Wonders If You Are Committed? - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Gotham City Impostors' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gotham City Impostors is an original download-only first-person shooter where players battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by impostors inspired by the DC Comics characters Batman and The Joker.

'Dawn of Fantasy' (ALL) Details Its Factions - Screens

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawn of Fantasy is a 3D MMORTS/RPG under development at Reverie World Studios. Set in Medieval times, the game immerses players in an intense story of a battle for supremacy in the magical realm of Mythador that include Dragons, Elves and Orcs.

'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' (ALL) Facebook Contest Unlocks Exclusive Content

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Dance Central' (X360) To Get Fergie, Snow, And N.E.R.D. Tracks

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dance Central is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists.

'Dead Island' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead Island is a FPP shooter that combines elements of the survival horror genre and adventure games. The game tells the story of a couple being tossed ashore onto the sandy beaches of a desolate, zombie infested, island.

Bigben's E3 2011 Lineup

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BigBen has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2011 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 7 - 9, 2011, My Body Coach 2, Snipers, Hunter's Trophy and a few others.

'Gears of War 3' (X360) Unveils Epic And Limited Editions - Trailer

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 7:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that concludes the current story arc for "Gears of War." With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.

'L.A. Noire' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 7:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L.A. Noire is an interactive detective story set in the 1947 classic noir period situated in an exact recreation of mid century L.A. drawing players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders, but also side missions based on real events from that period.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, May 16, 2011

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added two WiiWare (one demo), one Virtual Console, and three NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove: Monster Mix, Lead the Meerkats (Wiiware), Big Bass Arcade, Word Searcher 3, Hellokids – Vol. 1: Coloring and Painting (NDSi), and Chrono Trigger (VC).

'Cars 2: The Video Game' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cars 2: The Video Game, inspired by the upcoming Disney*Pixar animated film,  will allow players to jump into the Cars universe with a brand new international spy theme, featuring an array of beloved Cars characters competing in action-packed spy adventures, as well as world-class racing.

Frima Studio Teams With Blade Comic Book Creator For New IP

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Canada based indie developer Frima Studio announced a new partnership with award-winning comic book writer Marv Wolfman to create a new trans-media intellectual property.

'Alice: Madness Returns' (ALL) Pre-Order Gets You Original Soundtrack

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | 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.

'The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time 3D' (3DS) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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

X360 Kinect Preview - 'Kung Fu Panda 2'

by Adam Pavlacka on May 16, 2011 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Kung Fu is at risk of being gone forever! In an original story, players are plunged into the video game at the climatic end-of-movie battle between master Shen and Po.

'NASCAR 2011: The Game' (ALL) Gets Wii Date - Screens

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 12:35 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.

PSN/XBLA Review - 'Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime'

by Adam Pavlacka on May 16, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime is a four player, ghost-busting adventure that will take players on a brand new paranormal experience. Players will suit up with their proton packs and assume the role of a rookie hired by the Ghostbusters to save New York City from a disaster of ghoulish proportions.

'The Darkness II' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set two years after the conclusion of the original, The Darkness II breaks the conventional FPS model with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, allowing players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons.

'Brink' (ALL) Updates Coming, First DLC To Be Free

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brink is an immersive shooter that blends single-player, co-op, and multiplayer gameplay into one seamless experience, allowing you to develop your character across all modes of play. You decide the role you want to assume in the world of Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind's last refuge for humanity.

'Starhawk' (PS3) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Starhawk will provide fast paced 3rd person shooter action set in the lawless frontier of space allowing players to instantly alter the battlefield by calling down offensive and defensive structures in real-time from an orbiting drop ship, all while blasting away at enemies in the middle of huge single-player or multi-player firefights.

Your Greatest Test... Is Yet To Come!

by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

It was a great weekend, and for once it didn't feel like it passed by in a blink.

This week the window installers are supposed to get started on their work, so we've done some cleaning, moving things around, which of course leads to plenty of "oh wow, I didn't remember I had this" and "hey look what I found." But damn, if dust was worth money, we'd have struck gold!

Our DVR is looking a little slimmer, we managed to watch a few episodes of Castle, Chuch, NCIS, Blue Bloods, and Game Of Thrones (a dagger to the eye is brutal!)