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'Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo' (Wii) Goes Gold - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo promises to thrill fans with the first ever appearance of the original Dragon Ball story on Wii in glorious 3D. Heading back to the early days of the Dragon Ball story, players will control Kid Goku as he sets out on fantastic adventures with his friends.

'Hasbro Family Game Night 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hasbro Family Game Night 2 will include five popular games, each playable in an Original Mode reflecting traditional board game play and Advanced Modes, including the all-new “Hasbro Family Game Show” which shifts players into party mode with Mr. Potato Head as the master of ceremonies.

'G-Force' - French/German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

G-Force revolves around a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs that take on a mission for the US government to stop an evil billionaire who plans to destroy the world with household appliances.

'South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play! is a fast-paced action/strategy game that combines these lovable characters with snowball battles and tower defense tactics.

'Sword of the New World' Rolls Out Echoes of an Empire Expansion

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sword of the New World is a free-to-play MMORPG modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing its Multiple Character Control system.

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (PC) Smasher Pack Announced, Dated, Priced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Alice in Chains, Breaking Benjamin, And More

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Mafia II' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Like the original Mafia title, Mafia 2 immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940's-early 1950's scenario. By fusing high octane gunplay with white knuckle driving and an engaging narrative, players will easily become engaged in the game's cinematic Hollywood movie experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing city.

'EA Sports MMA' (ALL) Adds Lawal, Shamrock And Miller To Its Roster

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA Sports MMA will feature the most authentic, intense and broad mixed martial arts experience to date - complete with a vast array of top fighters and fighting styles from around the world. EA revealed that it has signed Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Frank "The Legend" Shamrock to appear in EA Sports MMA.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat' Shows Off DX10 vs. DX 11 Graphics - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 6:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat unfolds shortly after the end of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. Having discovered about the open path to the Zone center, the government decides to hold a large-scale military "Fairway" operation aimed to take the CNPP under control.

'Dead Rising 2' (PS3/X360/PC) Multiplayer Details - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead Rising 2 will take the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies, the all new gambling paradise of Fortune City to explore and conquer plus a host of new in-game objects that can all be used as deadly weapons to stave off the zombie assault.

'Obscure: The Aftermath' (PSP) Goes Gold, Ready For Next Week's Launch

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Two years ago, at Leafmore High, a group of young teenagers were trapped inside their school and hunted by monsters that had been released by the maniac headmaster. Some of them survived that terrible night, while others perished. In Obscure: The Aftermath, the survivors have picked up their lives and joined college.

'Battlefield Heroes' Recruits Two Million, Update/Map Coming Next Week - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield Heroes is a Play 4 Free cartoon-style shooter that will bring classic Battlefield gameplay to a mass audience, featuring a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play. To celebrate the two million users milestone, EA will release a free ‘Heroes of the Fall’ update for the game, including a brand new map, on Sept. 30.

'Unreal Tournament 3' (ALL) Gets Custom Sound Tools on PS3

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In UT3 you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. Epic has released free ATRAC3 mod tools allowing PS3 users to import custom sounds.

Friday, September 25, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 5:10 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 ...

'F1 2009' (ALL) Shows Off Singapore Grand Prix - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 4:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

F1 2009 will deliver an authentic and accessible recreation of the current Formula One season, featuring a variety of race modes, customizable driver aids, multiplayer support, new aerodynamics, slick tires, the KERS boost system, the Singapore night race, and the debut of World Champion Lewis Hamilton.

Good Old Games Brings 'Realms of Arkania' Back to Life

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Realms of Arkania, a PC game trilogy based on a famous and successful German pen-and-paper RPG, is arriving at GOG.com compatible with modern operating systems and DRM-free. A bundle including the first two parts of the series, Blade of Destiny and Star Trail, is now available for a mere $5.99.

'Wii Sports Resort' Gets Bundled With Two Wii MotionPlus Accessories

by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wii Sports Resort is all about getting multiple people involved in friendly sporting competitions. Starting Oct. 12, consumers will have even more incentive to get in on the fun when Nintendo releases a special, limited-edition bundle of the Wii Sports Resort game and not one but two Wii MotionPlus accessories, which bring enhanced precision to games.

'Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes' (Wii/PS3) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 9:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2009

Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.

'Ghost Trick' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 9:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2009

Ghost Trick is a story of mystery and intrigue that blends fun logic puzzles with the world of the supernatural, making for an entirely new and unique experience in the handheld gaming space. Part adventure game, part puzzle game, Ghost Trick’s gameplay will challenge player’s brains while its distinct art elements and character designs will deliver the fun.