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'DiRT 2' (ALL) Gets PC Date, Shows Off DirectX11 Features - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

'Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time' (PS3) Gets Euro Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Expect all the laughs and witty banter of a Ratchet and Clank title, as you enjoy all-new space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectibles. Insomniac Games revealed that the game will be out in Europe on Nov. 4 (UK on Nov. 6).

Hello Kitty Celebrates 35th Anniversary, Online Game Gets New Content

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 7:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hello Kitty Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) featuring Sanrio’s lovable characters, including Badtz-Maru, My Melody, Dear Daniel, Keroppi, Pochacco, and many others.

'Star Trek Online' (PC) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 7:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!

Thursday, October 22, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 7:20 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 ...

'The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 6:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Siege of Mirkwood will expand the online world of Middle-earth where players will join forces to press further eastward into the dark, foreboding and treacherous forest of Mirkwood and take part in the epic conclusion to Volume II of The Lord of the Rings Online.

'Shattered Horizon' System Requirements, Does Not Support WinXP/DX9

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer FPS where teams of players experience realistic zero gravity combat and fight to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic Moon mining accident which throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space.

'PT Boats: Knights of the Sea' - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 6:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed.

'Airline Tycoon II' Announced

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Airline Tycoon II sees the player take the reins of an airline which they must bring to financial success. As well as managing staff, buying new airplanes and opening up new air routes players must deal with crabby passengers and engage in espionage and sabotage against their competitors.

'Star Sentinel Tactics' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Sentinel Tactics is a turn-based tactics game that puts you in command of a squad of elite United Alliance marines - aka the Star Sentinels - as they battle to stop a race of bloodthirsty reptilians launching a devastating attack on our Galaxy.

'Fable III' (X360) to Include Natal Support

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since its inception, the Fable franchise has offered players the opportunity to choose their own destinies as a hero, villain or someone between, where the possibilities are limitless and the consequences can weigh heavily on the path to greatness. Not really a surprise judging Lionhead's Milo trailer, but at a recent press event CEO Peter Molyneux revealed that Fable III will support Natal.

'Metro 2033' Signed by THQ - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally announced in 2006, 4A-Games' Metro 2033, based on Russian author Dmitriy Glukhovskiy's novel of the same name, is a 3D horror/action/survival FPS with elements RPG genre game.

'Splinter Cell Conviction' (ALL) On PS3? There's Always Hope, Says Ubisoft

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. After proclaiming the game to be an X360/PC exclusive on numerous occasions, Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat said in a recent interview, "there's always hope."

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2010' (ALL) to Get Free DLCs Shortly

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PES 2010 will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements and major gameplay additions. Konami Europe has revealed that they will be "adding downloadable updates and content shortly – free of charge of course – so watch out for those."

'Lunia Chronicles' Coming to Europe, Beta Test Soon

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lunia Chronicles is an action packed title which combines the fun of an arcade game with the strategies and development of an MMORPG, offering a unique harmony between essential RPG elements and arcade game action. Intuitive keyboard controls allow for an almost unlimited combination of attack moves.

'Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising' (ALL) First DLC And Patch Coming Soon

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale. Codemasters previously revealed a first patch as well as DLC is in the works, but in a recent interview Codemasters' Sion Lenton stated both will be coming soon, possibly at the same time.

'Vempire' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vempire (Vampire + Empire) is a casual puzzle game with added strategy. It is more than a classic “match three” type of game. The player will be able to collect artifacts, summon minions and collect powers to be used during the levels.

'We Sing' (Wii) Complete Tracklist Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nordic Games' We Sing is the first singing game to utilize four microphones, allowing four players to sing at the same time.

'NewU Fitness First Mind Body' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NewU Fitness First Mind Body is the second release of the fitness series, focusing on Yoga and Pilates workouts, and will be fully compatible with Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus.

'Need for Speed World Online' - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.