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'Spelunky' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 8:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Spelunky is a cave exploration / treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games and roguelikes, where the goal is to grab as much treasure from the cave as possible. Every time you play the cave's layout will be different. Use your wits, your reflexes, and the items available to you to survive and go ever deeper!

Sony Offering Advanced Graphics Rendering Engine To PSP Developers

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 8:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PhyreEngine is an advanced graphics rendering engine provided as source code and tools to PS3 game developers, publishers and Tools & Middleware licensees, and used in a number of titles released on the PlayStation Store and Blu-ray Disc.

Electronic Arts Signs 38 Studios' RPG Codenamed 'Project Mercury'

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 7:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Mercury is an epic single-player role-playing game that marks the first entry into the company's vast universe created by New York Times best-selling fantasy author R. A. Salvatore, with artistic direction by Todd McFarlane, renowned artist and creator of Spawn.

'Bodycount' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Bodycount players become ensnared in a clandestine global power struggle as a powerful combat asset with a green-light to eliminate enemies known only as ‘Targets’ on behalf of the ‘Network’. Equipped with a mouth-watering selection of contemporary weapons, players and opponents tear through destructible cover to execute explosive kills in a shreddable world where operatives are encouraged to leave no witnesses.

'Power Gig: Rise of the SixString' (PS3/X360) Announced

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Power Gig: Rise of the SixString will transport players to an entirely new universe, with its own mythology, politics, settings, heroes and villains, where music rules all, using new technology that represents the next evolution of music performance games to provide all players with a more authentic and fun experience.

'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' (ALL) DLC Schedule Revealed

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury". This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly. Taking the role of any one of over 40 playable characters, up to four friends can go online to launch raids as a team or battle it out competitively.

'PlanB' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Not like an ordinary online game, PlanB is a free to play online action game where players can choose a character from 5 extraordinary characters such as baseball player, boxer, rugby player, fireman, and rock star and play instantly.

'Dark Void' (ALL) PhysX Installer Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action.

'Rise of Prussia' Updated Demo/Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Players will have the opportunity to assume the roles of military and political leaders of either the Prussian Kingdom or nations hostile to Prussia (Austria, Russia, and France) in a recreation of the exciting battle that encompassed much of Europe throughout the years of 1756-1763.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:56 a.m. PST | 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 ...

'God of War III' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:43 a.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. SCEA Santa Monica's Director of Technology Christer Ericson revealed that God of War III reached gold status and is being sent off for manufacturing.

'Jagged Alliance 3' Revived, bitComposer Snags License

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed in 2004, delayed a few times, then rumored as being canceled, bitComposer Games announced that it has secured the full rights to the license from Strategy First, and that preliminary development work has started on Jagged Alliance 3, which it will publish worldwide.

Former Pandemic Studios Members Launch Globex Studios LA

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A group of leading game industry creatives announced the launch of Globex Studios LA, a subsidiary of Globex Studios, founded by key personnel formerly of Pandemic Studios, will be a driving force in producing high-quality, direct-to-consumer games for the international marketplace.

'NHL 2K11' (Wii) Announced, Cover Athlete Signed

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

2K Sports has signed Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler to be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for their upcoming video game, NHL 2K11. Kesler captured the collective attention of sports fans around the world with his gritty 2010 Winter Olympics performance, and will now look to bring the same electrifying play to NHL 2K11.

'Super Street Fighter IV' (ALL) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV, such as classic combatants from previous SF games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' (ALL) Server Issues Update

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 12:00 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.

'UFC Undisputed 2010' (ALL) Adds Marcus Jones to Gamestop Pre-Order Lineup

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

UFC Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings.

'Dead Space 2' (ALL) Design A Kill Contest

by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 4:41 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 kicked off a contest that allows fans to a creative kill that will get added to the game if selected.

'Fist of the North Star' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 3:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

KOEI's new game is based on one of the most widely-recognized manga and anime series of all time, "Hokuto no Ken" or "Fist of the North Star." Hokuto Musou takes place in the manga's post-apocalyptic world where the remaining survivors of a nuclear holocaust roam the wasteland in an ongoing struggle against marauding tribes for food and water.

'Dancing on Ice' (NDS/WII) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dancing on Ice captures the excitement, drama and challenge of the show with an interactive and intuitive control system. By creating your own character, selecting which real-life professional skater will be your partner, undertaking the strict training regimes and learning the increasingly testing “required elements” the player really feels like they are immersed in the show for real.