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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 4:10 a.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 ...

Performance Designed Products Customizing Controllers For Disney Titles

by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Performance Designed Products has collaborated with Disney Consumer Products to create unique game controllers for Disney Epic Mickey and TRON: Evolution

'Doctor Who: The Adventure Games' Ep.2 Gets Named & Dated - Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Doctor Who: The Adventure Games are four downloadable new 'interactive episodes' in which players assume control of the Doctor and Amy as they embark on new adventures which complement the new TV series.

Microsoft's Kinect Priced At $149.99, Rather Official

by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kinect, previously known as Project Natal, is the new controller-free gaming and entertainment experience from Microsoft for its Xbox 360 console. While we revealed a few days ago that Amazon is currently taking pre-orders for the Kinect at $149.99, the price rumor gains credence by similar listings appearing on Gamestop and Microsoft's own online store.

'Alpha Protocol' (ALL) Patch In Development, But No DLCs

by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 3:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe. Obsidian revealed that it is currently working on a patch, but pending a SEGA decision it is unclear whether this will be coming shortly or somewhere down the road. The publisher also has not yet decided on any DLCs but but at this point there are none is development.

'Final Fantasy XIV' (PS3/PC) Currently Not Planned For Xbox 360

by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XIV, an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea, is planned for a simultaneous global release on PS3 and PC. While initially it was said Square was talking with Microsoft to bring the MMO to X360, its Vice President of software development Hiromichi Tanaka revealed during E3 that "Currently there are no plans for a version for the Xbox 360".

'Fists of Fu' Entering Closed Beta Tomorrow

by Rainier on June 22, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fists of Fu is a new free-to-play, 2.5D beat-em-up MMORPG with anime style graphics and an immersive storyline in addition to addictive online multiplayer action, allowing players to explore the home of Fu with its branching paths, multi-level fighting, and gorgeous backgrounds.

'Landit Bandit' (PS3) Coming This Week - Screens

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Landit Bandit is a 3D helicopter game that combines modern technology with retro design to provide a unique experience for console gamers. Defy gravity over 20 levels in either singleplayer or co-op splitsscreen campaign mode, or battle your friends in 6 different duels.

'Online Soccer Champions' Enters Closed Beta Stage

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Online Soccer Champions is a fast-action, immersive MMOG where you play 11-on-11 matches, pitted against a similarly skilled team – with every player on both teams controlled by a real gamer. Players grow their characters and progress through the game based on performance on the field and the choices they make along the way.

'Puzzle Quest 2' (ALL) Gets Xbox Live Arcade Date

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Puzzle Quest 2 features a blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, with a simple but meaningful role playing experience, using all-new weapons, spells, and shields that make every decision meaningful and never passive in the deepest puzzle adventure yet.

'Medal of Honor' (ALL) Shows Off Multiplayer - New Screens

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by real events, Medal of Honor is an all-new FPS game that will introduce the Tier 1 Operator, a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle.

'5-in-1 Arcade Hits' (PSP) Gets Release Dates

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

5-in-1 Arcade Hits is a collection of five great arcade and casual games (Solitaire, Pairs, Tetroid, 15 Puzzle, and 8ball Pool) in one single package, for everyone who is looking for quick and instant fun, wherever and whenever.

'NHL 11' (ALL) Cover Athlete Signed

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With a revolutionary real-time physics engine, gameplay innovations, as well as the addition of the Canadian Hockey League, NHL 11 is set to be the most complete hockey videogame ever created.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, June 21, 2010

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added three WiiWare, and five NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Art Style: Rotozoa, The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts, The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages (Wiiware), Spin Six, Puffins: Let's Fish!Mega Words, Super Swap, Legendary Wars: T-Rex Rumble (NDSi).

'Man vs. Wild' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Man vs. Wild the game captures the heart-pounding excitement and realistic nature of the Discovery Channel’s top-rated television series. The game offers five authentic situations in a role play-style adventure, featuring seasoned survival expert Bear Grylls.

'Crackdown 2' (X360) Demo Available On Xbox Live

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crackdown 2 will take multiplayer gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City — by any means necessary.

'Heavy Rain' (PS3) DLC Delayed In Favor Of Move Integration

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. Quantic Dream has revealed in GameInformer that the long scheduled second DLC has been delayed until further notice in favor of the dev team working on integrating PlayStation Move compatibility..

'Pirates of the Burning Sea: Power & Prestige' Narrows Down Launch Date

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 12:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. As a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep. Power & Prestige is the first major expansion to PotBS, and adds new features, missions, and NPC factions.

'World of Warcraft: Cataclysm' - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on June 21, 2010 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WoW: Cataclysm brings sweeping changes to the world of Azeroth, with two new playable races, new levels of power, challenging quests, dungeons in all-new zones, and dramatic changes to familiar aspects of the game in the wake of a world-shattering disaster.

'Grim Dawn' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2010 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grim Dawn is an action RPG intended for digital distribution on the PC. As a spiritual successor to Iron Lore's Titan Quest, Grim Dawn will attempt to better perfect the magical formula of exploration, character advancement, and loot collection pioneered by Diablo.