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'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 ...

GamersGate Weekly Specials Oct. 8 - Oct. 11, 2009

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

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that throughout October, each day there will be a “JoWood Daily Deal” offering discounts up to 50% off. This weekend Velvet Assassin and Painkiller Universe are both 50 % off, while Fairy Tales: Three Heroes gets a 40% price reduction. When you pre-order Football Manager 2010, you'll get 20% off and receive OutRun 2006 Coast to Coast for free with 3,000 bonus Blue Coins and a price guarantee, while NBA 2K10 pre-orders are now 10% off with 250 Blue Coins, and a price guarantee.

'Runes of Magic' Gets Dragons And Volcanoes - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Tower Bloxx Deluxe' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade, Soon

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Redesigned and adapted specifically to take advantage of Xbox Live Arcade, players will be able to experience Tower Bloxx Deluxe in HD quality while playing through six unique game modes. You can go head-to-head in Battle Multiplayer mode with up to four players and employ power-ups on other players to increase your chance of winning, or play cooperatively and reach for the skies together as a team.

Deep Silver Bringing 'SAGA Online' to Europe

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The world of SAGA Online is a traditional fantasy setting populated by characters such as elves, orcs, dragons and giants. It is a free-of-charge, persistent massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game where players get to create their own realms, do battle or trade with one another, or set out on cooperative quests with their friends in order to earn experience and loot.

'LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias' (Wii) Launching in Europe Tomorrow - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The power of the wind is once again in the palm of your hand as you wield your Wii Remote to use the elemental powers of Enril the Wind Spirit to protect and guide the young boy Toku to save Toku’s mother, lift an ancient Curse and thwart the evil Balasar.

'RACE On' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

RACE On will target PC owners with a bit of petrol in their blood and comes with a very strong selection of new challenging content including the tracks and cars from WTCC season 2008 which turned out to be the most competitive championship ever.

'Greed' - 9 New Screens

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

Greed is a merciless hack 'n' slash action-RPG and features all ingredients to create an enthralling classic. The player will need to fight his way through masses of critters, robots, aliens and many other exotic adversaries while collecting unique items and skills thus leveling up your character.

'FIFA 10' (ALL) Sells Big, 1.7 Million Sold In Launch Week

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

Responding to consumer feedback from the online games played, FIFA Soccer 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of soccer.

'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.