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'Shimano Xtreme Fishing' (Wii) Off the Hook Sweepstakes Gets You Gear

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Embracing the wilder side of sport fishing, Shimano Xtreme Fishing is the only videogame to let players take the fight to the fish with bow and speargun in addition to the traditional rod and reel.

'Last Flight' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last Flight is a new Wiiware title where you play Larry Adelman, a culinary critic who has to fight blood-sucking vampire/zombies (no, not snakes) on a plane. The beat-'em-up title sports cel-shaded graphics. You must cleave your way through hordes of enemies and use the environment to create stakes (max. 4), or slap them around with a whip.

Good Old Games Adds 'Red Baron' Series to Its Portfolio

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Good Old Games has unearthed another bounty of historic gems with the addition of the legendary Red Baron air-combat series. Thanks to the agreement with Mad Otter Games, GOG.com will offer the complete Red Baron series in one value-packed bundle including Red Baron, Red Baron Mission Builder and Red Baron 3D – as always, DRM-free and XP & Vista compatible – for the low-flying price of $9.99.

'Bakugan: Battle Brawlers' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 1:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series Bakugan, the game tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction.

'DJ Hero' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance.

'Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier' (PS2/PSP) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare for non-stop action and adventure as the duo travel across mysterious lands and take to the sky on a mission to save their planet from destruction. Take this incredible adventure with you anywhere on your PSP, or play it at home with PS2.

'Fairytale Fights' (ALL) Achievements/Trophies Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Fairytale Fights players choose one favorite fairytale character with whom they will try and save a fantasy world from certain doom. Luckily many different weapons lay around in this fairytale world, which players can use to shoot and carve up enemies… and this is where the fun begins!

Xbox Avatars Get an Assortment of NFL Jerseys

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the New Xbox Experience, Xbox 360 fans have been able to customize their avatars with various features and attributes. Microsoft promised it would be releasing new items every 2 weeks. Making good on its promise, you can now pimp out your avatar with a variety of American National Football League shirts (male/female), but you'll have to plop down 320 points/$4.00 for it (a cheap game goes for 400).

'MX vs. ATV Reflex' (ALL) Adds More Pro Riders to Its Roster - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MX vs. ATV Reflex introduces revolutionary physics that allow for real-world terrain deformation and an intuitive, dual-stick control scheme that separates man from machine, as well as a wide variety of race modes, vehicles and worlds to explore while utilizing the all-new Rhythm Racing 2.0 physics engine. Joining previously announced rider James Stewart, will be Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Josh Grant, Ryan Villopoto and many more.

'Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy, players take on the role of Nancy Drew as she heads undercover at a prestigious all-girls boarding school to discover the culprit behind threatening notes and dangerous accidents that seem to be targeted towards the academy’s valedictorian candidates.

'WorldShift' Finally Coming to North America

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WorldShift is a cyber-fantasy RTS game set in a dark future of Earth, where today's civilization is only a fading mysterious legend. Released early last year in Europe, Got Game is bringing Black Sea Studios' RTS to North America.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) Rolls Out Premium DLC Adding More Missions/Plane

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions. The update gives players six more single-player missions, as well as a brand new plane, the American P47D.

'Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop' (NDS) Shows Off Let's Shop Mode - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Everyone’s favorite culinary queen will return to the kitchen in Cooking Mama 3, with all new features added to the world famous game play recipe, 80 recipes, 200 mini-games, four player multiplayer and two totally new game modes.

Thursday, October 8, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:19 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 ...

'Final Fantasy XIV' (PS3/PC) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XIV, a massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea, has been rebuilt from the ground up, and centers on the core concept of rebirth, featuring a new world to explore and storyline to experience.

'Risen' (ALL) - v1.01 Hotfix Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike.

'GTA: Chinatown Wars' (ALL) - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) Premium DLCs At Launch, Some Also in Mass Effect 2

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

'Mercenary Wars' Shows Off Five Of Its Maps - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mercenary Wars is a free-to-play, online military FPS game with unique customization features and an innovative stat system. From a museum filled with treasures to an overthrown Mosque, to a restaurant with secret meeting rooms, the dynamic maps of Mercenary Wars ensure unique and varied challenges at every turn.

Webzen Expands Its 'Archlord' to North America & Europe, Adds New Character Class

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. Last month Codemasters announced it would no longer support Archlord while Webzen would be picking up the slack, and now it has ...