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'Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition' (ALL) Shows Off Darkness And Fear - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:04 p.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.

Interplay Prepping New Descent, Earthworm Jim, Dark Alliance, and MDK Titles?

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 11:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Brought to light through an SEC filing, Microprose managing director Frederic Chesnais has acquired, at some point in time, nearly 10% of Interplay shares. While this in itself is nothing spectacular Interplay investor Frymuchan revealed that said shares are part of an agreement to fund 4 of Interplay's games through Microprose, Descent, Earthworm Jim, Dark Alliance, and MDK.

Activision Hands Out Pink Slips, Shuts Down LuxoFlux

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision issued a statement about realigning its resources, reducing its amount of titles for 2010, and focusing on its most profitable business segments. Short of actually saying it has laid people off, various reports suggest that developer Luxoflux (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) will be shut down, while Neversoft (Guitar Hero/Tony Hawk), Radical Entertainment (Prototype) Underground Development (GH: Van Halen) have all suffered layoffs, with the latter possible being shut down on top of that.

'Gormiti: The Lords of Nature' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Using characters and locations from the TV show, Gormiti: The Lords of Nature recreates the beautifully illustrated island of Gorm, where the Lords of Earth, Sea, Air and Forest are charged with stopping the evil Magmion from wreaking havoc.

'Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon' (Wii) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, players will explore a dark and abandoned world with the aid of their Wii Remote that functions as a flashlight and also a proximity sensor to track invisible ghosts.

'I'm Not Alone' Introduces Game Hero Patrick Weber - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In the role of a bold exorcist the player travels to the Austrian mountains to free an old mansion house from the grips of a supernatural power. On location he has to face sheer horror. Disfigured demons have risen from the underworld and spread fear and terror. Now it is the task of the player to put an end to the sinister occurrences.

'Sniper Elite' (ALL) Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

World War 2 is drawing to a close and the Russians and Germans are caught in a furious battle for a devastated Berlin. As a sniper, recruited by the OSS (former CIA), it is the beginning of a lonely stealth mission in the Russian territory. This demo features three mission. Read more for download links ...

GamersFirst Celebrating Valentine's Day With Promo Codes

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 9:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Free2play games publisher GamersFirst is celebrating Valentine’s Day with lovely in-game promotions across its premier titles as well as offering special codes and updates on Facebook and Twitter.

'Two Worlds II' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Two Worlds II presents a totally new experience, one in which 2 years of intensive development has enabled quantum leaps in all spheres: completely overhauled AI and balancing standards, experienced authors, the active combat system and the brand-new engine all combine to provide an experience where excitement, sheer enjoyment and graphics rule.

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) to Get Otis Redding 5-Pack, Chemical Brothers And More

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | 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.

'Lips: Party Classics' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 8:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Who needs the lyrics? You know them by heart; everyone knows them by heart … more or less. They are the songs that get us out of our seats and into the moment, they get the party started. Lips: Party Classics will let party goers experience their favorite tunes from their beloved karaoke venues right in their own living rooms.

'Theatre of War II: Africa 1943' Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 8:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Theatre of War 2 is a 3D RTS that covers events of 1943, the operations in Tunisia. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel, supported by Italian military contingent, in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies.

'Fable III' (X360) - Facts, Features & Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:53 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.

'The Wheel of Time' Co-Developed by Obsidian

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A line of stand-alone Wheel of Time games is planned for release on consoles, PCs, handhelds and wireless devices. In addition, Red Eagle will launch and operate a MMORPG encompassing the themes, characters and world of the WoT novels.

'Halo: Reach' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Step into the boots of a Spartan III, as Halo: Reach charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant.

NIS America To Release Anime Titles in North America

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NIS America announced plans to release Japanese anime titles in North America beginning mid 2010. As a publisher NIS America has focused on releasing video games; however, with the growing demand for Japanese pop culture, NIS America will provide quality anime contents along side with video games.

'Mega Man 10' (ALL) Gets Dated, Weapons And Modes Revealed - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The year is 20XX and a suspicious outbreak of Roboenza, a Robot Flu, has broken out. It spreads through the world like wildfire bringing down robots everywhere. Infected robots have rampaged out of control, destroying the city and holding it hostage! Who’s behind this mess? It’s up to Mega Man to take on this sinister threat and get to the bottom of this viral mystery.

'Aliens vs. Predator' (ALL) Playing As The Marine, Tactics & Abilities

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

In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species.

PlayStation Store Gets Heavy Rain Demo, DLCs, Tracks, PSP Games

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 7:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with demos for Heavy Rain, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3, echoshift, DLCs for LittleBigPlanet, Blazblue: Calamity Trigger, Dante's Inferno, Dark Void, Fairytale Fights, NBA Live 10, song packs for Guitar Hero 5, Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars + Full Auto 2: Battlelines bundle, Sonic Rivals 1&2 bundle, and Spaceball: Revolution).

'Dead Space 2' (ALL) Coming to PC? Yes, No, Maybe So...

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 4:57 p.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. EA's financials no longer made mention of the originally announced PC version fueling speculations it has been canceled, and while EA's Jeff Green at first confirmed there will be a PC version, he later backtracked saying it is  still "under consideration."