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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2011 @ 5:48 a.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 ...

'escapeVektor: Chapter 1' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2011 @ 5:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

escapeVektor: Chapter 1 is a retro styled arcade game in which the player controls Vektor, an entity trapped inside the player’s Wii.

'8Realms' Announced, Closed Beta Test Soon

by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2011 @ 5:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

8Realms is a new social empire-building strategy game where players grow their empires from humble village to glorious dominions through eight ages of history.

'Dead or Alive: Dimensions' (3DS) - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2011 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dead or Alive: Dimensions will incorporate a 'Chronicle Mode' feature, which acts as a story mode in the game. The 3DS's touch screen will be used for executing special fighting moves for your character, while the top screen would be used for displaying the fight.

Full Moon Game Studios Formed

by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2011 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Founded in 2003, Relentless Software is a British developer primarily known for the Buzz! franchise, who most recently released Blue Toad Murder Files, a 1-4 players episodic TV murder mysteries. Early Feb. 2011, Relentless Software was forced to lay off 20 employees who have now moved on to form Full Moon Game Studios, which will focus on casual gaming and digital distribution.

'Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 8:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shift 2 Unleashed builds on the true drivers experience by introducing the driver’s battle, an even more authentic and primal feeling of power and speed which elevates the fundamental competitive race into a struggle for supremacy against other drivers and even the track itself.

Kinect (X360) Officially Coming To Windows

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 8:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Kinect is the controller-free gaming and entertainment experience, which was previously only on Xbox 360, but Microsoft announced plans to release a non-commercial Kinect for Windows Software Development Kit, or SDK, this spring.

'Armada 2526: Supernova' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Supernova is the first expansion for Armada 2526 and gives you more to explore, more to exploit, two new races to exterminate, and lets you challenge your friends over a local area network, or by email.

'Risen 2: Dark Waters' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With an all-new pirate-based theme, Risen 2: Dark Waters aims to combine the most loved classic RPG gameplay mechanics of the original Risen with a fresh theme and setting on a huge variety of themed island locales.

New 'Command & Conquer' Title In Development By Newly Founded Victory Games

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 9:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lots of movement going on in the C&C universe these days, earlier this month a new community manager was appointed, Aaron "Apoc" Kaufman has been replaced by Eric "CIRE". Victory Games was formed to be the focal point for the creation of strategy games at EA, with its current focus on making a AAA Command & Conquer PC game. Victory Games is led by Jon Van Caneghem, known for the Heroes of Might & Magic franchise, and comprised of former C&C talent as well as industry veterans, spread over studios in Los Angeles, CA; Austin, TX; and Shanghai, China.

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters' (ALL) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Start your journey down the “Road to the Masters” with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters. For the first time in franchise history, players will be able to step on to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National to experience the rich history and tradition of the Masters Tournament.

'Call of Juarez: The Cartel' (ALL) Might Not Make It In Mexico

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Juarez: The Cartel is an FPS set in present day and brings the best elements of the Wild West to a new and modern setting with an immersive and mature story, where players can expect to embark on a journey like no other.

'Warriors: Legends of Troy' (ALL) Shows Off Who's Boss - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In the age when Zeus Almighty ruled over immortals and men, what begins as a truce between two cities quickly erupts into a massive war that will shake the very foundations of Olympus. Two great armies clash not over home and country, but for the love of a single woman. The fates of these civilizations now stand upon the razor's edge.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, February 21, 2011

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added four WiiWare (two demos), one Virtual Console, and three NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Jewel Keepers: Easter Island, Cozy Fire, Rage of the Gladiator, Learning with the PooYoos: Episode 1 (Wiiware), G.G Series Drift Circuit, Arctic Escape, Remote Racers (NDSi), and Faxanadu (VC).

'A Valley Without Wind' - 12 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in a post-ice-age world in the distant future,  the game focuses on survival and exploration. As a random survivor of  this harsh world, you decide what impact to make on it.

'WWE All Stars' (ALL) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 1:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WWE All Stars enters the virtual ring with an incomparable roster of WWE Legends and WWE Superstars, over-the-top action and its own unique, impactful style.

'Battle: Los Angeles' (ALL) Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 1:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A new listing on the Australian Classification Board reveals that Konami is working on a game called "Battle: Los Angeles," under development by Saber Interactive (known for TimeShift, currently working on Inversion). Whether this game is tied into the upcoming Battle: Los Angeles movie is uncertain, especially since the game has not even announced yet, and the movie is due in March. However an indication of "Strong violence" and the fact that Saber Interative is known for shooter/action games leans towards a movie adaptation, albeit maybe a late one.

'Crysis 2' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2011 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crysis 2, New York is under the attack of a unique and frightening alien species that combines deadly weaponry, exceptional sensory abilities and intelligent collaboration to present players with the most challenging opponents ever seen in a first-person shooter.

'Portal 2' (ALL) Development Finished

by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2011 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Portal 2 is a stand-alone, full-price retail release with new gameplay mechanics, story line, and some surprising new twists.

'Dead Island' (ALL) Movie Rights Not Sold Just Yet

by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2011 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | 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.