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'Left 4 Dead 2: The Passing' (ALL) First Details Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 3:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more.

'Crackdown 2' (X360) Coming in June, Pre-Order Incentive Revealed - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Crackdown 2 will take multiplayer gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City — by any means necessary

'Final Fantasy XIII' (ALL) Gets Xbox 360 Hardware Bundle, Includes Avatar DLC

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 2:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.

'Perfect Dark' (XBLA) Scheduled for March 2010

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 2:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rare's favorite gung-ho future field operative finally gets the chance to relive That Thing With The Skedar on Xbox Live Arcade. Whether it's your first, second or tenth time facing off against the sly dataDyne Corporation and their allies, just be sure to keep a steady grip on your Falcon 2 as you prepare for infiltration.

'Lost Planet 2' (ALL) Adds Resident Evil’s Albert Wesker - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 2:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.

'Halo: Reach' (X360) Public Multiplayer Beta Coming May 3rd

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 2:18 p.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.

'Dead Rising 2' (ALL) Gets Release Date, Prologue DLC Prior to Launch - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 2:01 p.m. PST | 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.

THQ and Syfy Enter Into Strategic Alliance to Create And Publish Original Content

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

TV station Syfy and THQ have entered into a comprehensive strategic alliance through which the companies plan to create new concepts/intellectual property as well as develop some of the world’s premier video game franchises into fully integrated multi-platform properties, starting with de Blob franchise.

'Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition' (X360) Gets Dated - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Zeno Clash, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world with the beautiful environments, where you will encounter incredible challenges. The Ultimate Edition is vastly enhanced and much improved, with new modes, new features, and added content.

'Alan Wake' (ALL) Gets Dated, Collector's Edition And Pre-Order Incentives Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Alan Wake immerses players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. Both Walmart and Best Buy are offering an Alan Wake LCE ($79.99) packing art books, soundtrack, DLC token and a few other tidbits.

'God of War III' (PS3) Pre-Order At GameStop Gets You Spiffy Poster

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 12:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

God of War III will bring epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the center of the carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him.

'Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening' (ALL) Shows Off Velanna - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 12:13 p.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!

Court Decides NCAA Class-Action Lawsuit Against EA Has Merits

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 12:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Recent developments surfaced this week in a class-action lawsuit filed by Hagens Berman, on behalf of current and former college athletes, against Electronic Arts and NCAA. U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken denied a motion to dismiss the case, and will move forward April 2010.

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' (ALL) Demo Downloaded 2 Million Times And Counting - Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.

'Settlement: Colossus' Announced, Released, Demo Available NOW - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A fledgling empire in an untamed paradise awaits your decree in Settlement: Colossus. Cursed by his god, robbed of his true love and with his once proud and shining city laid to ruin by his enemies, a 300-year-old emperor is forced to search for a new homeland in Settlement: Colossus.

Good Old Games Adds More Classic Activision Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 11:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GOG.com has signed a digital distribution agreement with Activision, expanding its catalog with a slew of classic titles, Phantasmagoria and Space Quest 4+5+6 pack, while more titles will be unveiled gradually in the coming weeks, DRM-free of course.

'No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle' (Wii) Coming to Europe in April

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues the tale of punk anti-hero Travis Touchdown, the Japanese anime Otaku, and pro wrestling-obsessed assassin. Travis finds himself at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) rankings and must wage war to become the No. 1 assassin once again.

'Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition' (ALL) Reunites Lost Characters - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

'The Beatles: Rock Band' (ALL) Claims All You Need is Love On Wii/PS3

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 10:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career.

'Fallen Earth' Content Update Adds New Location, Missions, Items, Increases Cap

by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.