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'Shank' (ALL) Officially Announced

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Shank is an over-the-top action/adventure, built with all the things that the devs over at Klei Entertainment are passionate about: amazing control, great animation, immersive environment, and everything else that we feel like, and none of the stuff we don’t.

'All Star Karate' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 8:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

All Star Karate will challenge players to punch, kick and chop their way through the game with play features based on real karate moves. The game offers a true full-body experience by allowing you to experience the life of a karate trainee who is under the guidance of a wise, but humorous sensei, and is on the path toward attaining a black belt.

'DeathSpank' (ALL) Signed By EA

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ron Gilbert's RPG-Adventure game follows the thong-tastic adventures of a misguided hero named DeathSpank, a character that first appeared on Gilbert's Grumpy Gamer website in a series of animated comics he penned with long-time creative collaborator, Clayton Kauzlaric.

'Triple Shot Sports' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Triple Shot Sports is an advanced recreational shooting game, immersing the player in the world of competitive target shooting.

'Galactic Taz Ball' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 7:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Galactic Taz Ball, Taz is accidentally kidnapped by Marvin the Martian, who is stealing the Earth’s landscape to make Mars more scenic. Taz must spin his way across pieces of Earth floating in space to stop Marvin from destroying the planet and get back home.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 7:13 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 ...

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) Game Of The Year Edition Adds Maps, 3D Support - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 7:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. The Game of the Year Edition comes with six extra challenge maps and offers a play-in-3D option compatible with all standard and high definition TV sets.

'Squishy Tank' (NDS) Goes Gold - Trailer

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 6:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Squishy Tank is a fun-filled puzzle adventure game! The gameplay challenges players to quickly match and destroy tiles before they run out of time. Wacky items and power-ups keep the action fresh and exciting. The game also features a story mode that's sure to charm players of all ages with its whimsical characters and dialog.

'Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition' (ALL) Shows Off Locations - New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition uses the latest technology to present an outstanding reality, authentic locations and impressive combats within the 13th century. Hellion also represents an epic plot set in a lively medieval world charged with upgradeable exorcisms and uncompromising brutality according to this period.

'Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 5:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

For the first time, players will be able to wage World War II across the massive expanse of the entire planet. From battles in Europe and North Africa all the way to Asia and the Pacific, WWII Global Conflict features the largest map yet.

'The Sims 3: Ambitions' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 5:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Sims 3 Ambitions allows players to pursue a variety of exciting paths and careers in their Sims’ lives that in turn affect their overall gameplay experience and neighbourhood. While on the job, the player has direct control over their Sims’ work and can choose how to spend their days.

'Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics is working on Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light a new game in the Tomb Raider franchise, which will be released via digital download.

'Divinity II: Flames of Vengeance' (X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Aleroth, once a war-torn city, now holds the next challenges for computer role playing gamers. Rivellon, the world of Divinity II: Ego Draconis, is still not safe. In Divinity II: Flames of Vengeance players must face the evil once more.

'Total Annihilation' Makes Its Digital Download Debut on Impulse

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Total Annihilation is a classic real-time strategy video game set in a future galaxy torn apart by war, the first RTS game that featured 3D units and terrain.

Virtuos Expanding, Developing Unannounced Multi-Platform Title

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtuos has reached 500 employees across its Shanghai and Chengdu development centers, and revealed that it has become the first independent company in China to develop a retail title for all new-generation video game platforms.

'Super Meat Boy' (ALL) Shows Off New Locations - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Meat Boy is a challenging platformer, completely remade from the ground up for its release on Wiiware and will feature over 100+ single player levels, insane boss fights, competitive vs modes, beefy co-op play and a slew of unlockables that are rumored to fill your life with great happiness!

'Black Prophecy' Picked Up By Gamigo, Becomes Free-2-Play

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Black Prophecy is an Action-MMO where you will not only be fighting epic multiplayer battles and fulfilling exciting single-player missions, but also experience a fascinating story from the pen of prize-winning German science-fiction author Michael Marrak.

'Way of the Samurai 3' (ALL) Pins Down Euro Date

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 3:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With a completely new, highly refined style of gameplay, a rich weapon crafting system, beautifully detailed graphics and a deep branching storyline that that will unfold multiple endings based upon player's actions, Way of the Samurai 3 is sure to please gamers of all types.

'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows the adventures of two young alchemists cursed after an ill-fated attempt to bring their mother back from the dead. Driven by their strong relationship and remarkable skills they begin a new, battle-packed adventure on the trail of the philosopher’s stone. Only the stone has the power to restore their bodies.

Former Infinity Ward Execs File Lawsuit Against Activision

by Rainier on March 4, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Former Infinity Ward president/game director and CEO Jason West and Vince Zampella, respectively, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Activision, which terminated their employment weeks before they were to be paid substantial royalties as part of their existing contracts for Modern Warfare 2.