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JoWood's GamesCom 2010 Lineup

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

JoWood announced its video game lineup for GamesCom, August 18-22, where it will show off ArcaniA: Gothic 4, Spellforce 2: Faith in Destiny, and Playmobil Agents

'FIFA 11' (ALL) Adds Street Football Mode On Wii - New Screens

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA 11 reinvents player authenticity – on and off the ball – for every player and at every position on the pitch with Personality+, an all-new feature that sees individual abilities reflected in game, enabling clear differentiation for every player.

'Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock' (ALL) Unveils More Tracks

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock will once again redefine music gaming with an all-new, story-driven Quest Mode, a completely redesigned rock-inspired guitar controller, the biggest on-disc selection of rock music ever in a Guitar Hero game and Quickplay+, which invites challenge-starved fanatics to test their rock skills.

'Divinity II: Flames of Vengeance' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aleroth, once a war-torn city, now holds the next challenges for computer role playing gamers. Rivellon, the world of Divinity II: Ego Draconis, is still not safe. In Divinity II: Flames of Vengeance players must face the evil once more.

'The Darkness 2' (ALL) Under Development At Digital Extremes

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally licensed by Majesco but sold off to 2K Games, The Darkness is based on Top Cow's comic book series, and while a sequel to the 2007 action game has been mentioned by various Top Cow executives on several occasions, it seems original developer Starbreeze Studios is currently not involved with the follow-up, according to, but instead by Digital Extremes according to an employee's resume.

'EA Sports NBA Jam' (Wii) Also Coming to PS3/X360 ?

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Jam revives the classic franchise with vintage NBA Jam gameplay, and all-new features that deliver a fresh new take on the game. Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, NBA Jam mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation. According to a new ESRB listing, which has been pulled in the meantime, NBA Jam is also scheduled for release on PS3/X360, confirming an earlier USK ratings approval.

'Sid Meier's Civilization V' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Civilization V reinvigorates the classic turn-based strategy genre with a new engine built from the ground-up. Players are introduced to a new combat system, deeper diplomatic interactions and a cavalcade of expanded features that deliver a fully immersive experience.

'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines' - v7.0 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines game to v7.0 and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes etc..

EA Selects Live Gamer to Power Microtransactions

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Live Gamer announced that it has been selected by Electronic Arts to drive its global microtransactions-based projects and accelerate the company’s online gaming strategy.

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II' (ALL) More Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller - Darth Vader's secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

'R.U.S.E.' (ALL) Gets New Release Date

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 6:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In R.U.S.E. players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the gameplay.

PS3 v3.41 Firmware Update Adds Recommendations

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony is about to release a new v3.41 PS3 firmware, which will add recommendations for games and videos on PlayStation Store. When you're browsing through the details of a particular title, you’ll see a new “You May Like” section on the right-hand side. This section lists additional items based on the purchases of other PlayStation Network members who have purchased the item you’re currently looking at.

'Atelier Rorona: Alchemist of Arland' (PS3) - 92 New Screens

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The anime style characters and backgrounds from previous Atelier titles remain, but they have been upgraded with a stunning cell-shaded animation style. The basic game play carries over the tradition of the series, using alchemy as the main focal point, where players can craft new items and also battle enemies using the power of alchemy.

New Copyright Rules Could Legalize Console Mods

by Adam Pavlacka on July 26, 2010 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Monday morning the copyright office at the Library of Congress published a set of six exemptions to existing federal law which prohibits the circumvention of copyright measures. Under the rules, activity which falls under the exemptions is explicitly legal and cannot subject the user to liability under the D.M.C.A. or other laws.

'Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days' (ALL) Shipping With Steamworks

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming's most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.

'Shogun 2: Total War' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shogun 2: Total War will take long-time veterans and newcomers alike to the next level of strategy gaming. Based on 10 years of experience in making Total War, Shogun 2 is the perfection of the series with a new Artificial Intelligence (AI), revolutionary multiplayer modes, brand new campaign map options and epic 3D real-time battles.

'Dance Central' (X360) Unveils New Tracks, Gets Dated

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dance Central is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists.

'Rock Band 3' (ALL) Unveils New Tracks

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an 83-song setlist and access to far more music than any other music game, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games. This next iteration in the Rock Band platform has something new for everyone and also supports traditional Rock Band gameplay with players' existing instruments

'Enjoy Your Massage!' (Wii) Announced, Coming Soon - Screens

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Enjoy your massage! you will be hired as an apprentice masseur of Giselle's beauty farm, one of the most famous in the city. Learn new relaxing massage combinations and apply them on your stressed customers!

'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine' (ALL) Also Coming to PC

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, an action-RPG title that will put you in control of individual units throughout a narrative-driven story campaign and in wide-scale online battles.