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'Karaoke Revolution Glee' (Wii) Gets Release Date, Preliminary Track List - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Karaoke Revolution Glee will feature the chart-topping music and captivating performances from one of the most talked about programs of the year, giving fans the chance to play the ultimate underdog as they perform the songs featured on the show.

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II' (ALL) System Requirements Unveiled

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 9:30 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.

THQ Opens New Development Studio, Puts Assassin's Creed/Prince Of Persia Exec In Charge

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ announced its plans for talented game developer Patrice Désilets, previously creative director on the Assassin's Creed franchise, as well as Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, to join the company next summer to form a new THQ owned development studio housed within its video game development studio in Montreal, Quebec.

'The Ball' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Ball is a first person action-adventure game featuring a full single-player experience. As a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in a cavern. It doesn’t take long before you realize this is more than just a cave.

'FreeJack' Opens In-Game Item Mall

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FreeJack is a parkour racing game with slick cartoon-style graphics and innovative new gameplay mechanics based on the underground sport of free running. In FreeJack, players race head-to-head as one of four hip characters, bustin’ stylish flips and tricks to increase their speed and come out on top!

Nordic Game Funding Receives Record-breaking Number Of Projects

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A record-breaking 136 projects are fighting for a share of 3 million Danish Kroner (approx. 550,000 USD) in the second round of applications for grants from this year’s Nordic game development pool. Only about six applicants will be successful.

'Rift: Planes of Telara' Shows Off Water Rift - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.

'Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood' (ALL) Sets Pre-Order Record

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | 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.

'WH40K: Dawn of War II – Retribution' Adds Tyranid As Playable Race - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 6:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution  adds a multiple-race single player campaign, new multiplayer units, maps and an entire new playable faction.

'The Ball' Pre-Order On Steam Gets You 10% Off, Exclusive Character

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 5:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Ball is a first person action-adventure game featuring a full single-player experience. As a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in a cavern. It doesn’t take long before you realize this is more than just a cave.

'Sid Meier's Civilization V' Scenario And Free Civilization Packs Coming Next Week - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 11:52 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.

Microsoft Reveals List Of 19 'Kinect' (X360) Launch Titles

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kinect, previously known as Project Natal, is the controller-free gaming and entertainment experience from Microsoft for its Xbox 360 console. Earlier today Konami revealed its launch titles, and now Microsoft has unveiled the entire list of titles you'll be able to wave at upon launch.

'Trine 2' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Trine 2 is an physics-based action platformer that takes the original's beloved triad (the powerful knight, the swift rogue, and the crafty wizard) and puts them into an all-new adventure filled with more action, more puzzles, and the introduction of online support for the series's popular cooperative 3-person gameplay.

'Fallout: New Vegas' (ALL) DLCs In The Works, Coming To X360 First

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout: New Vegas, the follow-up to 2008's Game of the Year Fallout 3, brings this franchise to a location only Fallout could do justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas takes all the action, humor, and post-apocalyptic grime and grit of this legendary series, and raises the stakes.

'Time Crisis: Razing Storm' (PS3) - 46 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Time Crisis: Razing Storm delivers an intuitive point & shoot experience as players have the option to use the PlayStation Move motion controller or Guncon 3 for exceptional precision, while a introducing a new multiplayer online battle mode, destructible environments, engaging combat, and includes Deadstorm Pirates and Time Crisis 4.

Steam Grows Nearly 200%, Clocks In At 30 Million Subscribers

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve announced the latest growth data for its digital distribution platform Steam, revealing new account growth of 178%, sales growth of over 200%, over 200 Steamworks games shipped to date, and more.   

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, October 18, 2010

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added two WiiWare, one Virtual Console, and four NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: ThruSpace, Happy Holidays Halloween (Wiiware), Snapdots, Armada, Academy: Tic-Tac-Toe, Music on: Playing Piano (NDSi), and Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest(VC)

'MicroBot' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MicroBot is a unique gameplay experience taking players inside the human body, challenging gamers to control a microscopic ship--a MicroBot--on a mission to destroy a biotechnological infestation.

Monday, October 18, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 5:30 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 ...

'Crysis 2' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2010 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | 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.