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'Phantasy Star Universe' (PS2/PC) Servers Shutting Down

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Phantasy Star Universe offers two complete RPG experiences – a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multiplayer component. SEGA announced that the PC and PS2 servers for Phantasy Star Universe will be closing as of this March 31st 2010.

'Dungeon Fighter Online' (PC) Rolls Out Update, Adds New Dungeons

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dungeon Fighter Online is a free-to-play, free-to-download, arcade-style, action adventure game set in an immersive role-playing fantasy world. In addition to the beloved 2D side-scrolling play, it also includes the ability to create fully customized characters.

'Mass Effect 2' (ALL) Introduces Zaeed and Mordin - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 6:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.

'Divinity II: Ego Draconis' (ALL) Quest for Glory Sweepstakes Coming to A Close

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 6:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Divinity II: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.

'MLB 10 The Show' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentive - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 6:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Building upon its reputation for immersion and unparalleled delivery of the baseball experience, as well as the addition of several new key features and enhancements, MLB 10 The Show is poised to continue the franchise's reign as the premier MLB licensed game on any platform.

'Aliens vs. Predator' And 'Napoleon: Total War' Add Steamworks Support

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Aliens vs. Predator and Napoleon: Total War will ship with Steamworks support at retail and online, including among other features, Achievements, Matchmaking, Leaderboards, Stats, and Cloud. Aliens vs. Predator will ship on Steam and at retail in mid-February. Napoleon: Total War will ship on Steam and at retail in late February.

'Max & the Magic Marker' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 4:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A virtual gadget – a simple marker – is the hook between the player and the cartoon styled boy Max, who has to face, confront, and control himself in a classical Jump`n Run setting within a fantastic children’s book environment.

'Silent Hunter 5' Gets Release Date, Collector's Edition

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 4:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Silent Hunter 5 ventures into uncharted territory and takes players behind the periscope of a German U-boat to take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

'Hotel Giant 2' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 3:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Enter the challenging tourism industry and test your skills by building, designing and managing the luxurious hotels in the world! As guests go about their lives, follow their behavior, moods, activities, and find out exactly what they like and dislike about your hospitality.

Doritos 'Unlock Xbox' Contest Reveals Finalists

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Doritos will once again offer the creative opportunity to video game lovers with the chance to design a new Xbox Live Arcade game as its "Unlock Xbox," design contest returns putting the creative control to design an Xbox Live Arcade game in consumers' hands.

'Nier' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 2:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.

'Medal of Honor' (ALL) Uses Two Game Engines

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 2:53 p.m. PST | 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. EA revealed that the new MoH will use two separate game engines, a heavily modified Unreal Engine 3 for singleplayer, and DICE's frostbite engine for multiplayer, tricky (thanks Blues).

'Star Trek Online' (PC) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!

'Serious Sam Forever' Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 11:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Serious Sam Forever is a total conversion of the previous Serious Sam games using the Croteam's Serious Engine 2. The multiplayer demo features four maps, four game modes, and four hundred bots

'Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight' to Open Its Multiplayer Beta to the Public

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 11:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, C&C4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth. EA revealed that its, currently closed, multiplayer beta will open up to the general public "very soon."

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' (ALL) Unveils Rush Mode - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 11:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.

'Darwinia+' (ALL) Finally Gets An Xbox Live Arcade Date

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Combining fast paced action with strategic battle planning, Darwinia features a novel and intuitive control mechanism, an '80s retro classics graphical style, and a story concerning a tribe of video game sprites trapped in a modern 3D game world.

'Rooms: The Main Building' (ALL) Shows Off New York Location - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 11:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Rooms: The Main Building an invitation arrives at the character’s doorstep and unknowingly diverts them to an alternate world where players use extraordinary items and devices to navigate through a variety of rooms and buildings.  To enter the next room, players must carefully shift rooms around in a manner similar to slide puzzles.

'Just Cause 2' (ALL) Shows Off Its Pre-Order Goodies - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Just Cause 2 stars Rico Rodriguez, back to wreak havoc once again, this time with a new destination – the huge playground of the Southeast Asian islands of Panau, in an over-the-top Hollywood-esque blockbuster of a video game.

'Pole Position 2010' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2010 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pole Position 2010 will test your tactical mind and managerial skills to the limit as you head up your very own racing team. Whether you choose to take over an existing crew or establish a brand new team, you will be tasked with negotiating with drivers, suppliers and sponsors as well as participating in research and development of cutting-edge technology.