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Unreal Development Kit - March Beta Available NOW

by Rainier on March 28, 2012 @ 1:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides access to the toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.

'Persona 4: Arena' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 28, 2012 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Backed up by an original, hardcore fighting engine from one of the most respected 2D fighting game developers in the industry, Persona 4 Arena represents the biggest, most noteworthy expansion of the esteemed series to date.

PlayStation Store Gets Closure, Supremacy MMA, Demos, DLCs, And Tracks

by Rainier on March 28, 2012 @ 1:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with free Playstation Plus content/discounts, Supremacy MMA, Closure (+demo), FIFA Soccer 12, demos for Zack Zero, Blades Of Time, DLCs for MotorStorm RC, Blazblue, Dynasty Warriors Next, Asura’s Wrath, Battlefield 3, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13, Tales Of Graces F, Hyperdimension Neptunia MK2, Elevator Action, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning, Magic: The Gathering, song packs for Rock Band 3, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games.

'BioShock Infinite' (ALL) Shows Off The Siren - Screen & Trailer

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in 1912, BioShock Infinite introduces an entirely new narrative experience that lifts players out of the familiar confines of Rapture and rockets them to Columbia, an immense city in the sky.

'World of Mercenaries' Announced

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 3:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Mercenaries is a skill based competitive FPS with stunning graphics, fluid controls, customizable weapons and focus on teamwork as a core element for player progression. Immerse in the life of a fearless mercenary!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 3:00 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 ...

Unreal Engine 3 Licensed To U.S. Government And Allies

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Epic Games announces a long-term, multi-platform Unreal Engine 3 reseller and support agreement with Virtual Heroes, a division of Applied Research Associates.

'Krater' Developer Interview With Designer Victor Magnuson - Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Krater is a lush post-apocalyptic top down RPG and the base pillars are crafting, exploration and consequence. Consequence brings not only the ability for the characters to level up and improve themselves, but also permanent injuries and death.

Good Old Games Adding Good New Games To Its Portfolio

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DRM-free digital distribution service GOG.com is getting “Bigger, Fresher, and Newer” today, ushering in a number of updates to both the brand of GOG.com and the service as well.

'Gateways' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gateways is a 2D platform game that takes place on a single sprawling map rammed with puzzles and challenges. Alongside the traditional platform elements such as jumping on enemies heads, spikes and moving platforms are the gateway guns.

'Legend Of Grimrock' Gets Release Date, Pre-order Incentives - Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Legend of Grimrock is a dungeon crawling game inspired by oldschool classics of the genre while still bringing its own twists to the game, featuring survival, combat, magic, puzzles and role-playing elements.

'Angry Birds' (ALL) Developer Acquires Futuremark Games Studio

by Rainier on March 27, 2012 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rovio Entertainment, creator of Angry Birds, announced the acquisition of Futuremark Games Studio, the gaming arm of benchmarking software developer Futuremark.

'Path of Exile' To Open Beta For Limited Time

by Rainier on March 26, 2012 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Path of Exile is a free-to-play PC online action role-playing game set in a dark fantasy world, where you play as one of six character classes, banished for their past misdeeds to the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast.

'Guild Wars 2' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While Guild Wars 2 adds a persistent world, it retains the unique characteristics of the original game, including a strong narrative, extensive instanced game play, an anti-grind design philosophy, and strong support for competitive play.

'South Park: Tenorman's Revenge' (XBLA) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on March 26, 2012 @ 3:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scott Tenorman is back and he wants revenge! Play as Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny to take on Tenorman and his army of Ginger robots before they destroy South Park!

'Assassin's Creed III' (ALL) Introduces Game's Protagonist Connor - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 26, 2012 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage, encouraging gamers to experience the War not written about in history books.

'Wheels of Destruction: World Tour' (PSN) Gets Slightly Delayed

by Rainier on March 26, 2012 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wheels of Destruction: World Tour is an arcade-style car combat shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Earth, pushing players behind the wheel of five different vehicles in five of the most dangerous – yet vivid – regions of Europe.

'Ravaged' - New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2012 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ravaged is a first person shooter online multiplayer game set upon a post-apocalyptic earth devastated by natural disasters caused by the sun's solar flares, featuring vehicles, team objectives and skill-based gameplay.

'Mistborn: Birthright' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on March 26, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mistborn: Birthright, based on bestselling author Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy series, is set in a dark world of ash, mist, and gothic fantasy creatures, dominated by a seemingly immortal villain known as the Lord Ruler.

'Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2' (ALL) Will Blow Your Mind - New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2012 @ 8:21 a.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.