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'War of the Roses' Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2012 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

War of the Roses will pull players into a team-based multiplayer melee combat experience, putting their band of knights right in the thick of chaotic battles against opposing hordes armed with swords, battleaxes, longbows and other iconic medieval classics.

New Study Finds Chess Makes Kids Smarter

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2012 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In an extensive study, the Learning to Think Project found significant gains, crossed gender and all socio-economic groups, in IQ in elementary children exposed to chess over a 4.5 month period.

'Kingdom Under Fire II' (ALL) Shows Off Its Game Engine - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kingdom Under Fire II will offer an epic scale medieval fantasy war zone, much enhanced in every aspect from the previous versions, for gamers to conquer the Bersia continent with the new generation of heroes, and promises a shocking ending.

OnLive Shut Down, Revived As OnLive

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Instant-action cloud computing provider OnLive announced that on August 17th all of its assets were acquired by a newly formed company that will continue to operate under the OnLive name.

'Plants vs. Zombies' (ALL) Sequel In Development

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Plants vs. Zombies sequel will include a bevy of new features, settings, and situations, designed to delight the franchise's tens of millions of fans around the world.

'Hotel Transylvania' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring a wide variety of locations, puzzles, and boss battles galore, Hotel Transylvania creates an imaginative and fun way to interact with the movie characters.

'Super Off-Road' Announced, Seeks Crowd Funding

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Off-Road is a split second off-road racing through stunning environments, with jumps, drifting, cash pick-ups and power-ups.

'Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game, you play as one of the classic childhood legends. Each Guardian has abilities to help you take on the evil spirit, Pitch, and his infectious nightmares. You'll unlock new powers and special moves that increase your strength and skills, and you can unleash cool team attacks with your fellow heroes.

'Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate' (3DS) Delayed Until 2013

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 25 years after the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate reveals the story of Gabriel's descendants as they battle their own destiny only to discover their true, shocking fate.

'Pray For Dark' Announced, Seeks Crowd Funding

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pray For Dark is a first person action-Horror game where you play as Angel (aka Sewer Man), a rogue assassin hunter who is forced down into the “Hell” beneath a once great city now ruled by corruption and crime.

Rumor: OnLive Lays off Entire Staff

by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 17, 2012 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

There is a rumor circulating that cloud gaming company OnLive has laid off its entire staff.

 

UPDATE: We've received an official statement from OnLive's PR rep which does not comment on the employee status, but states the service itself is not shutting down.

Rock Band Music Store To Get The Black Keys Three-Pack

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2012 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

'Planetary Annihilation' Announced, Looks For Crowd Funding - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 2:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Planetary Annihilation is an RTS redefined for a new generation of players, promising Total Annihilation style gameplay on a planetary scale.

Ubisoft Enters Digital Distribution Arena With Uplay PC

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft launched its digital distribution platform Uplay PC, connecting Uplay’s community and consumer-centric services. To celebrate the launch the publisher kicked off a promotion making select titles available through Uplay PC for as little as £1/$1 for a limited time. 

'Chaos Chronicles' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chaos Chronicles is a classic, turn-based role-playing game that leads gamers into a lost empire full of legends, thrilling adventures, and dangerous opponents.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/3DS/Wii) Thursday, August 16, 2012

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added three NDSi/eShop titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC, Crazy Chicken Pirates 3D, Crazy Chicken Pirates (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and New Super Mario Bros. 2 (video).

'Rekoil' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rekoil is a multiplayer first person shooter in which the downtrodden “Minutemen” are pitted against their oppressors, Darkwater Inc, in a world where the only goal is to survive the unrelenting pandemic that has swept across the globe.

Electronic Arts Going Up For Sale?

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 8:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A report in the New York Post claims that Electronic Arts is in the early stages of discussions with private-equity giants KKR and Providence Equity Partners (owner of Bethesda) about a potential sale. Only crediting a "source," the report received a "no comment on rumor and speculation" from EA, nor responses from either investment company.

'Ascension: Arenas Of War' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ascension: Arenas Of War aims to mix the fast paced play of current FPS' with skill based classes whilst encouraging a team dynamic in order to achieve specific goals.

'Madden NFL 13' (ALL) Demo On PSN/XBL

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Madden NFL 13 provides an immersive and authentic experience that fans have come to expect from the franchise, including all 32 NFL teams and more than 1,700 NFL players.