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'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Gets Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Faint, Editors Tracks

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 6:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode.

'Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony' (X360) New Weapons - 29 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price.

PSPgo - No Free Game Downloads Planned for North America

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2009

Earlier today we reported that Sony Europe will be launching the PSPgo Rewards program, allowing people who purchase a PSPgo to download three new/old PSP titles for free, so naturally we contacted SCEA to ask whether a similar promotion would be offered to North American buyers and we received the following statement, "there hasn't been any announcement yet that there will be an equivalent rewards program for North America..."

PlayStation Store Gets Red Alert 3, Zombies, Demos, DLCs and Tracks

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge ($9.99), Zombie Apocalypse ($9.99), demos for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Zombie Apocalypse, Lost Planet 2 Co-Op Campaign, Wolfenstein, Punisher: No Mercy, Half-Minute Hero (PSP), NBA 10 The Inside. There are also DLCs for Batman Arkham Asylum Map Pack (free), Fallout 3: Broken Steel, Madden NFL 10 AFL Legacy Pack, Midnight Club LA Police Car Pack, song packs for Guitar Hero, Rock Band (Unplugged); and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and downloadable PSP games (Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, Manhunt 2, Valhalla Knights, and Midnight Club L.A. Remix)

'New Super Mario Bros. Wii' (Wii) Gets Euro Date - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

New Super Mario Bros. Wii offers a mix of cooperative and competitive play. Work together to rescue Princess Peach, or use your skills to battle for the best ranking. Co-operate by saving your friends from danger – or get rid of the competition by tossing them straight into it!

Valve Appeals Aussie 'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Ban

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 3:45 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. Last week the Australian Classification Board refused to give L4D2 a rating, banning it from being sold in retail stores, due to excessive violence, something Valve has now appealed.

'Tekken 6' (ALL) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 3:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.

'Darkest of Days' (X360/PC) v1.04 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.

'Game Party 3' (Wii) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Game Party 3 brings casual gamers and families a fresh take on the popular Game Party franchise with a high-energy social gaming experience. Players compete in groups of up to 16, taking on new games such as Billiards, Mini Golf, Smack-a-Troll and Bocce Ball, as well as familiar favorites like Darts, Ping Cup, Trivia, and Horseshoes.

'Marvel Super Hero Squad' (ALL) Reveals Full Hero Roster

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 12:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel Super Hero Squad is a multiplayer adventure game featuring nonstop action-adventure gameplay and epic battles, as well as a breadth of the new, super-stylized Marvel characters.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) Introduces Zevran Character - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 12:44 p.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.

'Assassin's Creed II: Discovery' (NDS) Officially Announced, Dated

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Assassin's Creed II: Discovery takes players through an untold chapter from the Assassin's Creed II console storyline utilizing the unique strengths of the NDS. In this new adventure, Ezio travels to Spain to rescue fellow assassins being held under the guise of the Inquisition, only to uncover a Templar plot to sail west and discover the New World.

European PSPgo Upgraders to Get Three Free Games With PSPgo Rewards

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Europe announced a special promotion to help existing PSP owners with UMDs to start their digital games collection for PSPgo. With PSPgo Rewards you can download three new/old PSP titles for free, and put your new PSPgo to the test.

'Space Ark' (XBLA) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Ark is a fun homage to the bright and bouncy arcade games of the late 80s such as Rainbow Island and Arkanoid, with an added mix of Pinball.

Namco Bandai Nabs Former 2K, Codemasters and Atari Execs

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai Games America announced a number of key executive appointments. Catherine Fowler has joined the senior management team as senior vice president of marketing, Robert Stevenson as vice president of online development, and Graeme Bayless comes to the organization as studio general manager.

'My Baby 2' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Remember, last time you saw him he just made his 1st steps and today, in My Baby 2, he’s 15 months old. Plenty of new challenges for you: you’ll have to teach him to talk but also dancing, climbing the stairs, jumping… but above all you’ll have to give him all your attention and loving!

'Heroes Over Europe' (ALL) - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heroes Over Europe is a World War II flight combat game that builds on the original game's legacy with intense dogfights, a highly detailed realistic visual presentation and even more online options.

'Deca Sports 2' (Wii) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Deca Sports 2, known in some parts of Europe as Sports Island 2, is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer.

'Brütal Legend' (ALL) Demo Available On Xbox Live

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brütal Legend is a 3rd person action/adventure starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand. Available last week for pre-orders, now up for grabs for XBL Gold members (next week for Silver).

'Indianapolis 500: Evolution' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2009 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ride alongside legendary drivers like A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti as they tempt fate in handcrafted cars that push the edges of technology and safety. Indianapolis 500: Evolution challenges players to navigate a moving minefield of crashes, spinning cars, rolling oil slicks and 32 daring rivals as you race to the finish in any of 330 meticulously recreated cars from the era.