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'Shiren the Wanderer' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The grandfather of the rogue-like RPG, the legendary Shiren series (also known as Mystery Dungeon) is all about tough-as-nails battles, thrilling exploration, finding tons of items, growing in strength, and most important of all: staying alive!

'Pirates of the Burning Sea' Celebrates 2nd Anniversary With In-game Event

by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | 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.

'Distant Worlds' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 12:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Distant Worlds is a vast, real-time, 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of large turn-based strategy games, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Netflix Streaming Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After it's been on the X360 since mid 2009, and recently on the PS3, Nintendo's console is getting streaming Netflix soon. Wii owners who have a broadband connection and a Netflix subscription that costs at least $9 a month will be able to watch those programs with no extra charge. Similar to the PS3, Wii users will need a special "instant-streaming" disc that Netflix will mail out in the spring.

'Mythos' to Include Microtransactions

by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld, players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments. Redbana US' global manager Eric Liu revealed in a recent interview that they are still working out the game's price structure, but that it will most likely include micro-transactions.

'Allods Online' Opens Beta To All For Limited Time

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Allods Online is a subscription-less MMORPG set in a fantasy space opera universe with player-built and player-controlled astral battleships, creating a new dimension of co-op game play. Join one of 2 factions at war in the deep storyline by choosing from one of the 28 classes available, and level up by completing over 1500 quests at launch and confronting over 300 unique creatures.

'Hotel Giant 2' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 5:01 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.

'Tekken 6' (PSP) Online Co-Op Update Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 4:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.

'Fantasy Earth: Zero' Coming to North America

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 3:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fantasy Earth Zero boasts a vast game world that puts epic warfare directly in the hands of the players, emphasizing bristling battle systems, loyalty to friends and defending the player's country against all threats. FEZ combines fast-paced action and RPG elements in a player vs. player vs. environment (PvPvE) world.

'Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 2:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is a tactical role-playing game for XBL/PSN where two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. In a small town on their border is a simple church orphanage, home to young Tobias Martin. Caught in the tide of battle, Tobias and his comrades enlist to fight for peace - and revenge.

'The Sims 3: Design & High-Tech Stuff' Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 2:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Transform your Sims’ homes into sleek, edgy apartments with The Sims 3: Design & High-Tech Stuff. With a host of new items for the most lived-in rooms in your Sims’ homes, your Sims can now give their homes an ultra-modern makeover!

Warner Brother Confirms LayOffs At Monolith, Surreal, And Snowblind

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 12:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Last year Warner acquired most of the Midway assets and various development studios in Chicago/Seattle, and now that it has had time to evaluate its new properties WBIE confirmed earlier rumors that it has laid off 25 people at Monolith (which it acquired in 2004), Surreal, And Snowblind.

'Lost Planet 2' (ALL) Shows Off New Debouse Akrid - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 10:45 a.m. PST | 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 ...

'Naughty Bear' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Naughty Bear is a cheeky action game featuring a unique blend of comic mischief and astonishingly bad behavior. You take on the role of Naughty Bear, a bear driven to seek vengeance after the other bears don’t invite him to the big birthday party, and is now hell bent on manipulating and terrorizing the blissful bears inhabiting the Island of Perfection.

'Star Trek Online' (PC) Enters Open Beta Stage

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 10:38 a.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!

Rebellion Restructuring, 'Rogue Warrior' (ALL) Studio In Danger

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rebellion today announced that corporate restructuring will take advantage of the expanded facilities at their Oxford Head Quarters and the Runcorn studio. The Derby facility, acquired from Eidos, is coming to the end of its lease, and staff are being consulted on its future.

'Sports Island DS' (NDS) Coming to Europe - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 10:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sports Island DS, known in North America as Deca Sports DS, is an all-new sports compilation title with ten new games that can now be played on the go! Players will also be able to battle up to six friends in exciting multi-sports competition.

2010 ELAN Awards Puts Out Worldwide Call for Judges

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 10:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Now that submissions for the video game award categories are officially open and underway, ELAN Founder and CEO Holly Carinci and Chairman  Justin Townsend (Founder of in-game advertising giant IGA Worldwide) are turning their attention to bringing together the best professionals from around the world to be their judges.

'Ironclads: High Sea' - Free Add-on/DLC Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A steam-ship period tactical naval simulator focusing on fleet-scale battles in real time. Manage financial and strategic aspects while planning your squadron's structure. Scramble your fleet to gain sea supremacy.