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Casual Video Games Said To Reduce Depression, Anxiety

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

East Carolina University’s Psychophysiology Lab and Biofeedback Clinic revealed the results of a year-long randomized, controlled clinical study that measured the efficacy of so-called “casual” video games (CVGs) in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety as a co-morbid condition.

'Naval War: Arctic Circle' Officially Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 10:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Naval War: Arctic Circle is a naval-based strategy title set in the modern day. There will be two single player campaigns (NATO and Russia) with real world units and weapons, a realistic weather system and multiplayer support for both online and LAN battles.

Sony Wants You To Stop Hacking And Remove Mod Chips, For Your Own Good

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 9:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With the recent public unveiling of certain system keys that allowed hackers to breach the PS3's security, Sony issues a warning to all users that these "Unauthorized circumvention devices" are illegal and could results in service termination.

'A Game of Thrones: Genesis' Narrows Down Date - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 9:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A Game of Thrones: Genesis is a real-time strategy game, in which your political prowess will be as important as your strategic and military skills!

'Sniper: Ghost Warrior' (ALL) Sells One Million Units

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | 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.

'Puzzle Bobble Universe' (3DS) Gets Euro Date - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Puzzle Bobble Universe, known in North America as Bust-A-Move Universe, is the next iteration in the popular puzzle series that has remained a fan favorite since it first appeared in 1994, now reborn in full 3-D.

'Ridge Racer Type 4' (PSOne) Coming To PSN

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ridge Racer Type 4 is a legend of arcade-style drift racing, featuring 48 unique cars, over 300 possible car variations, eight tracks, two-player split-screen, two different drift and grip driving models, and impressive visual fidelity.

'SpongeBob SquigglePants' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 3:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In SpongeBob's most crazy, creative adventure yet, be prepared to laugh your SquigglePants off as you tilt, flick , tap and draw through more than 100 Nanogames set in six zany worlds.

'Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy' (PSP) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 3:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The dramatic, high-intensity action game that brought together an all-star cast of Final Fantasy characters is back with new enhancements. Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy adds new game modes, story missions, items, alternate costumes and combat features, expanding upon the action and excitement of Dissidia Final Fantasy in every way.

'Postal III' (ALL) Nearing Completion, Looking For Publisher

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Postal III will employ the Valve's Source engine to deliver a new and advanced technical level of social satire and politically incorrect virtual violence, featuring motion-captured performances by a wide array of celebrities as well as a storyline that offers gamers vast latitude in terms of their behavior.

'World Snooker Championship Real 2011' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 2:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WSC Real 2011 allows virtual snooker players to manipulate time and re-live their best (and worst) shots with an enhanced super slow-mo rewind system. Players can replay the action of any shot and any frame from any camera angle: fast forward, rewind, and even retake shots.

PlayStation Store Gets Back To The Future, ATV Pure, Demos, DLCs, Tracks

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

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with
Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition, ATV Pure, Back To The Future: The Game – Ep. 1 (demo), Sam And Max Ep. 2, demos for MotoGP 10/11, Nail’d, Killzone 3 (single player), DLCs for ModNation Racers, FIFA 11, Hyperdimension Neptunia, Mindjack, Marvel Super Hero Squad, You Don’t Know Jack, R.U.S.E., song packs for Dj Hero 2, Rock Band, Def Jam Rapstar, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (TNT Racers, TACTICS OGRE: Let Us Cling Together).

New Video Game Museum Raising Funds

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

The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (The MADE) began its first fundraising campaign today. This initial campaign is designed to fund the creation of a small starter museum location in the San Francisco Bay Area for The MADE's existing collection of works.

'Batman: Arkham City' (ALL) Shows Off Joker's Fun House - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2011 @ 11:58 p.m. PST | 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.

'DualPenSports' (3DS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2011 @ 6:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

DualPenSports is the only Nintendo 3DS title with dual-action stylus control, enabling handheld gamers a new and immersive way to compete in classic sports games.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2011 @ 6:15 p.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 ...

'Inversion' (ALL) Scheduled For 2012 - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2011 @ 4:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Inversion takes players on a whirlwind journey complete with nonstop firefights, and a suspense-filled storyline. Packed to the brim with action, Inversion also introduces revolutionary gravity-wielding combat, zero gravity environments, vector changes, and a unique destructible cover system.

Relic Developing All-New Secret Title, To Be Unveiled In August

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2011 @ 3:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Relic, known for the Company Of Heroes titles, as well as Dawn Of War and Homeworld, is not short of projects they are working on (Space Marine, Retribution) even if recently shut down Company Of Heroes Online. While we know what we can expect from the Canada based developer, THQ's Danny Bilson revealed that "The big announce for the next Relic RTS should come in August...that's the plan."

'Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2011 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts will introduce tons of new content to the saga such as a completely reworked and brand new direction of optical style, a new character creation and leveling system with talent trees, quest logs and of course a brand new story line involving the great cast of the prequel.

'Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood' (ALL) Finally Gets PC Date

by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2011 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Live and breathe as Ezio, now a legendary master assassin, in his struggle against the Templar order. Lead your own brotherhood of assassins and strike at the heart of the enemy, Rome.