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'Metroid: Other M' (Wii) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 5:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Metroid: Other M looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past.

'ARMA II: Operation Arrowhead' - v1.54 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.

Thursday, August 26, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:35 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 ...

'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole - The Videogame' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The game invites kids and fans of the film and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole book series to join an unlikely band of heroes as they take on the role of a Guardian, a winged warrior and protector of the owl world, in an epic story of good versus evil, allows players to customize and control their owl on a thrilling journey across mythic terrains.

Nintendo Showing Off Slew Of New Titles At PAX

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The upcoming Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle will give consumers their first-ever chance to play upcoming Wii and NDS games, such as Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, GoldenEye 007, and NBA Jam, as well as Fluidity, a new WiiWare game, making its debut at PAX.

'Pyramid' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pyramid will feature all the favorite elements from the show as the game pits pair against pair in a bid to reach the coveted ‘Winner’s Circle’. Players pick from six categories on the pyramid-shaped game board, and guess a series of words or phrases as described by their team mate.

'Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition' (PSN) -New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition gives players the opportunity to go head-to-head against select NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, including champions such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart, and the drivers from the iconic "Days of Thunder" film.

'Kung-Fu Live' (PSN) to Shows Off Its Move Compatibility At PAX

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Boosted with super-human abilities, the player literally becomes the hero of the game. Toss away the gamepad and kick, jump, flip and throw punches against a growing swarm of baddies - Kung-Fu Live is all about hands-free, real-time movement and action.

'Alliance of Valiant Arms' Content Update Adds New Map And Multiplayer Mode

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alliance of Valiant Arms is a modern warfare first-person shooter where a siege of modern warfare hits combat zones around the globe and a formidable battle has broken out between the European Union (EU) and the Neo Russian Federation (NRF) in an epic struggle for dominance.

'Black Prophecy' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black Prophecy is an Action-MMO where you will not only be fighting epic multiplayer battles and fulfilling exciting single-player missions, but also experience a fascinating story from the pen of prize-winning German science-fiction author Michael Marrak.

'Chime' (XBLA) Also Coming to PC - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chime is a unique block puzzle game fused with music creation elements and contributions from a number of famous musicians.

'Mount & Blade: Warband' Unveils New Free DLC And Achievements

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mount & Blade: Warband is geared to raise the level of intensity of the original Mount & Blade, incorporating a brand new multiplayer feature that enables up to 64 players to fight for glory on a single map in team deathmatch style battles.

'Digimon Battle' Update Its Guild System

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Good Digimon need humans to help defend the earth and the Digital World from evil Digimon. Do you have what it takes to become the best Tamer and be declared a hero among the Digimon in the very first online multiplayer game based on the Digimon TV series?

'Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman' (PSP) - 48 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Z.H.P. is an all new IP developed by the same team that brought the Disgaea series. The game retains the same hardcore SRPG aspects of Disgaea, but with a deeper customization feature for the character and even more randomly generated contents in battles.

Best Buy Now Ready to Take Your Old Video Games

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gaming enthusiasts nationwide now have more reasons to shop Best Buy as their gaming destination. Launching in close to 600 Best Buy stores this week, with additional stores to soon follow, the new Best Buy Trade-In program offers customers an opportunity to sell pre-owned video games.

Zoo Games Developing New 'Bigfoot' (NDS/Wii) Title

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The new Bigfoot title will bring the realistic experience of monster truck racing to 4x4 fans and video game enthusiasts alike. By replicating the same innovative construction that has made Bigfoot the leader in the monster truck industry, Zoo plans to bring the car crushing action from the arena to the living room.

'Backbreaker' (ALL) Demo Downloads Exceeed One Million

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Backbreaker is taking sports video games to a place where the action is never the same and every hit looks and feels as realistic as a Sunday afternoon. Utilizing NaturalMotion’s euphoria motion synthesis engine, you’ll never see the same tackle again. Ever.

'Dead State' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead State is a 3rd person perspective turn-based zombie-apocalypse survival RPG Set during the breakdown of society as emergence of zombies causes widespread panic and disorder, so it is up to the player to scavenging resources, explore areas, deal with other survivors, and managing a “shelter” of sorts.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' Officially Shut Down

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn, powered by the Unreal 2.5 Engine, is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices, boasting an original setting and storyline and offers a distinctive art style. Back in 2009, Acclaim announced the free-to-play redevelopment, planned for 2010, but as we indicated a few weeks ago, has been shut down for good indeed.

'SBK X' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 8:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Infront Motor Sports, Black Bean Games and Milestone have been tirelessly working together to inspect every corner of SBK09 to extract the best and to insert everything our players wanted for 2010 in order to deliver the best motorbike racing game ever made.