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'Blur' (PS3/X360/PC) Incorporates Twitter Functionality

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.

'Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening' (ALL) Shows Off Amaranthine - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed and written by the same team that brought you Dragon Age: Origins, the Awakening expansion pack offers a brand new area of the world to explore known as Amaranthine, featuring an epic story that will allow players to unravel the secrets of the darkspawn - and their true motivations!

'Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers allows players to join their favorite neighborhood friends and play ball in fun and exciting arcade style sports action with all-new features, updated graphics, enhanced gameplay, and extensive options that will keep players and gamers alike enthusiastically entertained.

'Yakuza 4' (PS3) - 33 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 7:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Yakuza 4, you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, and three other characters are also available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.

'Split/Second' (ALL) Gets Release Dates, New Title in Europe

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 7:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion.

'Silent Hunter 5' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 7:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silent Hunter 5 ventures into uncharted territory and takes players behind the periscope of a German U-boat to take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Unlike the Collector's Edition, the Gold Edition will be available as download only...

'Grease' (NDS/Wii) Developers Revealed, Coming This Summer

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Grease will allow players to sing and dance alongside Danny, Sandy, The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds. The game will take full advantage of the Wii’s motion-sensing controls and microphone, and the DS’s touch screen to create exciting gameplay for casual and family gamers eager to experience Grease in a new medium.

'Fable III' (X360) Wants Feedback On Draggin Feature - Screen

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Fable III you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss. Lionhead has added a new "grabbing" feature and wants fans feedback on it ...

Paradox Interactive's GDC 2010 Lineup

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive announced its lineup of titles it will be showing off at GDC 2010 (March 9-12), including Mount & Blade: Warband, Lead and Gold, Magicka and Lionheart.

'Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I' (ALL) - First Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep. I offers 2D gameplay through rendered HD environments, allowing you to speed through each level with the classic Spin Dash move, and destroy enemies using the Homing Attack. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep. I sees the return of the much-loved special stages and takes players through a variety of different Zones, all inspired by the Mega Drive era.

'Guild Wars 2' Gets Novel Prequel

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While Guild Wars 2 adds a persistent world, it retains the unique characteristics of the original game, including a strong narrative, extensive instanced game play, an anti-grind design philosophy, and strong support for competitive play

'Globulos Party' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Globulos Party includes 20 games: Arena, Football (Soccer), Croquet, Tic-Tac, Darts, Funky Foot, Bomber, Rally, Volley, Sumo, Pinball, Pétanque (Curling), BomberKing, 4-Square, Snooker, Basket, DartsKing, Monster, Rugby (Football) and the Nintendo DSiWare  version exclusive, Ice Hockey.

IllFonic Showing Off New Multiplatform Title At GDC

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

At last year’s show Illfonic unveiled their multiplatform title Ghetto Golf to the media and as well as providing an update on where they are with Ghetto Golf they will be unveiling a new multiplatform console title that media can take an exclusive look at. At the Illfonic meeting room, the three co-founders of Illfonic Raphael Saadiq, Chuck Brungardt and Kedhrin Gonzalez will be able to talk to you in detail about their upcoming titles and Illfonic’s strategy for 2010.

'Fire Panic' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With a retro look reminiscent of much-loved classic games, Fire Panic makes use of the touchscreen capabilities, featuring a simple but fun "touch & draw" game mechanic pitting aspiring firefighters to extinguish a series fires by drawing a route for the fire engine on the street map.

En Masse Entertainment Formed By EA, Blizzard, NCSoft Veterans

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 5:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

En Masse Entertainment, a new breed of game publisher specializing in bringing globally renowned online properties to Western audiences, today announced its company formation. En Masse is focused on selecting high quality online games and adapting, refining, and positioning them so they are perfectly suited for audiences in Western markets.

'Desi Adda: Games of India' (PS3) Coming to PSN Soon - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Desi Adda: Games of India recreates the customs of India, as the player takes on the role of Avinash, the son of a businessman who has lived all his life abroad and is visiting his ancestral village for the first time. The game features a total of six games including, Pachisi, Aadu Puli Aatam (goat and the tiger), Kite Fight, Kabaddi, Gilli Danda and the beat matching dance game.

'Stunt Cars' (Wii) Developer Wants Your Help For Sequel

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Icon Games Entertainment announced that to celebrate the three month anniversary of our first Nintendo WiiWare game; Stunt Cars, we are giving you the chance to show us that you're the “Ultimate Stunt Car Racer” and win some fantastic prizes.

'Just Cause 2' (ALL) System Requirements Revealed, DirectX 9/WinXP Support Dropped

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Just Cause 2 stars Rico Rodriguez, back to wreak havoc once again, this time with a new destination – the huge playground of the Southeast Asian islands of Panau, in an over-the-top Hollywood-esque blockbuster of a video game.

'Dead Space 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Gets Novel Treatement

by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.