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The Humble Indie Bundle #2 Sale Ends With $1.8 Million Revenue

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this year five independent game developers joined forces and created a bundle of games, and they are doing it again. The Humble Indie Bundle #2 consists of: Braid, Machinarium, Osmos, Revenge of the Titans and Cortex Command, and to top it off you can pay whatever you want.

Original Castlevania Composer to Perform at Video Games Live

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Legendary female Japanese composer Kinuyo Yamashita will be performing her original music from Castlevania along with the New Jersey Symphony this Wednesday, December 29th and Thursday, December 30th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).

'Pokémon Black' And 'Pokémon White' (NDS) Get North American Date

by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2010 @ 12:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Introducing a new storyline and the next generation of Pokémon, the new releases will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram (Pokémon Black Version) and Zekrom (Pokémon White Version) on the game covers worldwide.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, December 27, 2010

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2010 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added two WiiWare (one demo), two Virtual Console, and three NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: chick chick BOOM, Around the World, Max & the Magic Marker demo (Wiiware), G.G Series Z•ONE, DodoGo! Challenge, Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games (NDSi), and Fighter's History Dynamite, Magical Drop III (VC).

'Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2010 @ 4:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is a co-op multiplayer Arcade Shooter that gives the player the ability to destroy thousands of giant bugs and turn an entire city to rubble in an unforgettable gaming experience built for replay.

Oddbox Titles Have Issues, Getting Fixed

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2010 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Oddworld Inhabitants' award-winning classics, Abe’s Oddysee, Abe’s Exoddus, Munch’s Oddysee and Stranger’s Wrath are now available for PC owners through Steam in one generous downloadable package.

'World Supremacy' Demo, Map Pack, v1.05 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2010 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

World Supremacy is a beer-and-pretzels strategy game of contemporary conflict for one to eight players. In World Supremacy players have but one goal: total global control through utter annihilation of all who oppose.

'SoulCalibur V' (ALL) Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2010 @ 3:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Without any details or official announcement, Project Soul Game Director Daishi Odahisma, known for Soulcalibur IV and  Soulcalibur : Broken Destiny, has revealed that the developer is working on the next installment of the fighter franchise. Namco Bandai producer Katsuhiro Harada confirmed the announcement, lending further credence to the reveal.

'Crysis 2' (ALL) Shows Off New Multiplayer Environment - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2010 @ 1:29 p.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.

'Bejeweled 3' Game Giveaway

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 8:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring a wealth of new content and triple the fun of previous installments in the series, Bejeweled 3 elevates the "match-3" category of puzzle games to an entirely new level. We teamed up with PopCap Games to give away a few free copies. All you have to do is enter or hop on The Twitter.

'Super Monkey Ball' (3DS) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Monkey Ball offers a whole new level of interactivity and fun, whilst completely immersing you in the world of your favourite monkeys - AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby – as they truly come alive in front of your eyes.

'Super Meat Boy' (ALL) No Longer Coming To Wiiware

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Meat Boy is a challenging platformer, featuring over 100+ single player levels, insane boss fights, competitive vs modes, beefy co-op play and a slew of unlockables that are rumored to fill your life with great happiness!

The Humble Indie Bundle #2 Adds Even More Bang For Your Buck With #1

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this year five independent game developers joined forces and created a bundle of games, and they are doing it again. The Humble Indie Bundle #2 consists of: Braid, Machinarium, Osmos, Revenge of the Titans and Cortex Command, and to top it off you can pay whatever you want.

'DC Universe Online' (ALL) Introduces Harley Quinn - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 2:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SOE Austin has built a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

Harmonix Sold By Viacom, Buys Itself

by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 1:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Sept. 2006, Viacom's MTV Networks acquired Harmonix after it had been developing Guitar Hero titles for RedOctane for several years. Wanting to take the music game genre further Harmonix wanted to add more instruments and came up with Rock Band in late 2007. However a $299 million deficit in Nov. 2010 prompted Viacom to sell off Harmonix and last week investment firm Columbus Nova acquired the developer, in particular it's subsidiary, Harmonix-SBE Holdings. Unfortunatly some will not make the transition as Harmonix laid off 39 of its employees, primarily in the Q&A department.

'Diablo III' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.

'Test Drive Unlimited 2' (ALL) Unveils Entire Car List - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 4:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited 2 expands on the traditional racing experience providing gamers with M.O.O.R.: Massively Open Online Racing; immersing drivers in a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities as players compete, team up, and share their achievements and creations online.

'Binary Domain' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 4:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Binary Domain is an original squad-based shooter that puts players in the middle of a fast-paced and intense battle for humanity in robot-invaded 2080 Tokyo.

Rock Band Music Store To Get Paul McCartney, Inhabited, Siouxsie and The Banshees Tracks

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | 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.

'El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron' (ALL) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 3:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is a 3rd person fantasy action title inspired by events in the Old Testament, in particular the apocryphal 'Book of Enoch'. Enoch, a brave and just human, is caught up in a pivotal battle raging between Heaven and the Fallen Angels.