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'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) No Longer Banned in Australia

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. While Valve was preparing for the worst, and making a censored edition of the game, it seems the OFLC has changed its mind and granted Left 4 Dead 2 the MA 15+ rating after it was banned last month.

'Conquest! Medieval Realms' - v1.8 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conquest! Medieval Realms is a turn-based game where the objective is to conquer up to 7 opposing players (either AI players or other human players) by defeating their armies and capturing their lands.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Scavenge Mode Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 8:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Scavenge mode pits humans vs. various infected, with the human team retrieving as many of the 16 gas cans to fill up generators within 90 seconds. Each successful usage adds 20 seconds, and players switch sides after three rounds. The team that wins the most games is victorious.

'Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time' (PS3) Euro Collector's Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Expect all the laughs and witty banter of a Ratchet and Clank title, as you enjoy all-new space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectibles. The Collector’s Edition comes in a special foldout digipack containing a 3D lenticular cover, an artwork book, and a code to download a special level that resembles the layout of the Insomniac Games’ offices.

'R-Type Tactics II' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

R-Type Tactics, also known as R-Type Command, is a deviation from the usual shoot'em up genre into the tactical/RPG genre, giving you a chance to see all the units and enemies up close and personal, in 3D, while adding 2 player vs mode. R-Type Tactics II changes the conflict from humans vs. aliens to humans vs. humans and adds a slew of all-new units and abilities.

'Fortix' (PSP/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 4:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies. You are knight Fortix, the sole hope for the desolate and tortured land of Fortiana to become the fertile land that it was before. Collect catapults and power-ups to besiege the fortresses and take on dragons.

'Mount & Blade: Warband' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mount & Blade: Warband is geared to raise the level of intensity of the original Mount & Blade, incorporating a brand new multiplayer feature that enables up to 64 players to fight for glory on a single map in team deathmatch style battles. Previously scheduled fro Q1 2010, Paradox has set the official release date for March 19, 2010.

'Need for Speed Nitro' (Wii/NDS) Car Roster Part 1 - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Need for Speed Nitro will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay.

New 'Prince of Persia' In Development?

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While there have been a few new titles since, original creator Jordan Mechner has not been involved in the series since 2003's PoP: The Sands of Time, but he has been working on the upcoming motion picture starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Trademark detectives SA have uncovered that Mechner recently filed Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands, and Ubisoft character modeler Marc-Antoine senecal's CV stated that, since Aug. 2009, he has been working on "the new Prince of Persia game," which in the meantime has been changed to "Working on the best game ever."

Atari Appoints Industry Veterans As New VPs

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari announced the appointment of former Spicy Horse CEO/Founder Anthony Jacobson as Vice President of Business Development and former THQ/EA producer Pierre Hintze as Vice President of Product Development.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Poised to feature the most authentic, entertaining and compelling simulation of WWE programming to date across multiple videogame platforms, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will introduce inspiring creative and online freedom, significant franchise improvements and a comprehensive roster of today’s most prominent WWE Superstars and Divas.

Bungie Developers Form Moonshot Games, Focus on Downloadable Games

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Formed by Bungie alumni Michel Bastien, Damián Isla, and Rob Stokes, Moonshot is dedicated to exploring the uncharted spaces of high-quality downloadable games, bringing to those worlds our years of experience with AAA productions.

'Tony Hawk: Ride' (ALL) Lets You Add Miis - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time, players will have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing for unprecedented freedom and movement. Tony Hawk: RIDE focuses on innovation and fun, bringing the action-sports franchise to the forefront with cutting-edge technology for the hardcore fans and accessibility for the mass audience.

'We Cheer 2' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Get ready to shake your pom-poms and show your team spirit with We Cheer 2, using two Wii Remotes as you perform full body motions to hit music of the past and present.

'Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing' (ALL) Adds Shenmu's Ryo Hazuki - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a frantic battle to the chequered flag, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing sees Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA.

'East India Company' to Get Free Designer's Cut Add-on With New Features & Mode

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.

PSN Digital Access Codes Now Available Via Amazon.com

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment America and Amazon.com announced that digital access codes for more than 200 PlayStation Network games and game-related content for PS3 and PSP are now available in the Amazon.com Video Game Store .

'Chronicles of Mystery: The Tree of Life' - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The secret of the Tree of Life. For centuries people were ready to commit worst crimes and risk their lives to discover it. Times have changed, but not human nature. As Sylvie Leroux - a young archaeologist and adventurer - is working to solve the mystery that surrounds the legend, she finds herself tempted by the same promises that so many before her fell for.

True Games Interactive Looking to Acquire New Titles

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Online game publisher True Games Interactive has formed an External Development Division at its Irvine Headquarters where it is currently seeking to acquire new video game content to operate on its TrueTech online game platform.

'Medieval Games' (Wii) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 8:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Medieval Games is a collection of mini games set in a storybook medieval world, offering players a unique game play experience with a timeless theme. Battle dragons, storm the castle, or joust your way through the tournament championship as you compete in a variety of game modes.