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GamersGate Weekly Specials Oct. 26 - Oct. 31, 2011

by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching its Halloween Promotion Campaign, offering 60-7% off a variety of horror titles, as well the Enlight Weekend (50-75% off Enlight titles) and the EA Promotion Campaign.

'LittleBigPlanet 2' (PS3) Gets Special Edition And Move Bundle

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 9:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet 2 gives players the ability to make better levels and completely new games. It also has a loads of new features, including revamped graphics, a fresh storyline, added accessories and equipment for Sackboy, and much, much more.

'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' (ALL) System Requirements Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 9:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Empire of Tamriel is on the edge. The High King of Skyrim has been murdered. Alliances form as claims to the throne are made. In the midst of this conflict, a far more dangerous, ancient evil is awakened. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned to Tamriel. The future of Skyrim, even the Empire itself, hangs in the balance.

'Defenders of Ardania' (ALL) Gets Slightly Delayed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 8:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Defenders of Ardania is set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist. Besides the addictive core mechanics of placing towers to stop advancing enemy units, Defenders of Ardania also allows players to take on the role of the attackers seeking to conquer the enemy base.

'Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends' (PS3) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 5:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends is stand-alone expansion that super-charges the DW 7 world with a slew of enhancements.

'Batman: Arkham City' (ALL) Sells 4.6 Million Units Worldwide In One Week

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.

'NCIS' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, the world of the NCIS TV drama series comes to life as fans can play as their favorite characters from the NCIS series and search for clues to solve complex murder, espionage and terrorist cases.

'Dungeons: The Dark Lord' Free DLC Adds Halloween Content

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Dark Lord takes the basic premise of Dungeons; luring, capturing and torturing goody-goody heroes, and kicks it up to sinister new levels, adding multiplayer, a new story campaign, new prestige gimmicks and much more.

Ubisoft Plans To Open Development Studio In Abu Dhabi

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 12:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced the upcoming opening of a new Ubisoft development studio in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time a major games publisher has established a direct presence in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

'Grand Theft Auto V' (ALL) Officially Unveiled

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2011 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grand Theft Auto V was already confirmed as being in development a few years ago when Rockstar's Dan Houser revealed that it will be set in a different city than its predecessor. While no further details were disclosed, Rockstar Games made it official and is promising the first trailer to be released next week, on Nov. 2. The GTA V logo indicates that it may have to do with acquiring money (the "V," "Five," mesh pattern, and ribbon all match what appears on U.S. currency), so we're speculating that it may be a Las Vegas or Atlantic City setting. More will be revealed next week ...

'Stronghold 3' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 6:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stronghold 3 has fantastic features — including night time battles, an improved multiplayer, cutting-edge physics and a stunning graphics engine — that ensure old and new fans alike experience a gritty slice of medieval life.

Monday, October 24, 2011 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 6:00 p.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 ...

'The Secret World' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

An ancient, dreaming evil stirs. Dangerous creatures awaken. The Earth is in mortal peril. The wonders and horrors of the secret world are re-emerging in our world. The time has come to take up arms in the war between good & evil. Warriors and champions of Gaia, your training is about to begin. Rise. You have been chosen.

'Joe Danger' (ALL) Prepping Special Edition For Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stepping into the shoes of the World most determined Stuntman players will have to combo, boost and pull ludicrous tricks across more than 50 events to thrill the crowd and put Joe back on the podium.

'Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron' (ALL) - First Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron takes fans through the final, darkest hours of the civil war between the Autbots and Decepticons as they fight for control of their dying planet, ultimately leading to their storied exodus from home.

'SSX' (ALL) Gets Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A reinvention of the classic action snowboarding franchise, SSX packs adrenaline into every run with compelling characters and heart-pumping adventures as riders battle the most treacherous and diverse mountain ranges on Earth.

'WipEout 2048' (PSV) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare for a dose of pure adrenaline as iconic anti-grav combat racer WipEout soars onto PS Vita. WipEout 2048 is a graphical tour-de-force showcasing the power of new handheld system and is accompanied by exclusive music tracks from top artists and remixes of iconic WipEout anthems.

'Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2' (ALL) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the covert, shadowy world of the military sniper, Sniper: Ghost Warrior throws players into the chaos of a military coup, as they aid the rebels in restoring the rightful government to the embattled country of Isla Trueno.

'XIII: Lost Identity' - First Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII' (ALL) Gets Delayed, New Release Dates

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2011 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII delivers an action-packed aerial combat experience as players assume the role of one of four pilots taking on the Axis alliance during four different air campaigns, including the intense Battle of Britain, the war in Africa, the Eastern Front and the Pacific island-hopping campaign.