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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 4:18 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 ...

'My Baby 2' (NDS/Wii) Adds New Features - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 4:12 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!

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' (ALL) Promises Dedicated Servers

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | 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. Taking advantage of the  ruckus Activision is causing with Modern Warfare 2, DICE has stated that dedicated servers for Bad Company 2 are a given.

'Rabbids Go Home' (NDS/Wii) Meet the Dogs - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rabbids Go Home features a new wacky storyline, diverse gameplay and intuitive controls, and a vast array of environments that leads to hilarious capers as the Rabbids wreak havoc on the Humans in pursuit of their quest.

GamersGate Weekly Specials Oct. 18 - Oct. 25, 2009

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that throughout October, each day there will be a “JoWood Daily Deal” offering discounts up to 50% off. Similar to Valve's THQ week, all its games are now 50% off from Oct 19th-25th. This weekend Warhammer 40k Dawn of War Ultimate is 50% off (starting Thursday Oct 22nd), snag ArmA 2 for half off (starting Friday Oct 23rd), or pick up Ëuropa Universalis III Complete for 9.99 Only (starting Friday Oct 23rd). When you pre-order Football Manager 2010 you'll get 20% off and receive OutRun 2006 Coast to Coast for free with 3,000 bonus Blue Coins and a price guarantee, Torchlight gets you 10% off and 250 bonus Blue Coins with a price guarantee, while Tropico 3 not only gets you a 10% reduction but also 250 extra Blue Coins with price guarantee and pre-load.

'Star Trek Online' (PC) Scheduled for Release In Q1 2010

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 3:27 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! Cryptic's executive producer Craig Zinkievich revealed that Star Trek Online is currently scheduled for Q1 2010, so anywhere between Jan and March 2010.

'Yoga' (Wii) Featuring 30 Different Poses - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fans of yoga and those interested in improving their overall fitness and well-being will be able to practice Yoga from the comfort of their own home. Utilizing the Wii Balance Board and following step-by-step instructions from a variety of in game Yoga Gurus, players will be guided through a variety of popular Yoga exercises.

'Resident Evil 5' (ALL) Versus Mode Price Slash on XBLA

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Released in April, Capcom's "versus" multiplayer mode is now available on XBLA for 240 points (down from 400), but only until Oct. 26.

'Mass Effect 2' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Mass Effect trilogy is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second chapter, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril…

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Dedicated Server Petition Started, Reaches 80k

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Over the weekend we reported that Infinity Ward's Rob Bowling revealed that the PC version will not have dedicated servers, nor will it support user-created mods, which caused an uproar in the community which promptly started a petition.

'League of Legends' Shows Off Twisted Treeline Map - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.

'Demon's Souls' (PS3) Gets More Retail Copies As Deluxe Edition Sells Out

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A.'s Demon's Souls is a groundbreaking PS3 exclusive action RPG experience, beautiful, compelling, and unforgiving, the hardcore RPG experience PS3 fans have been waiting for.

'Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter' (ALL) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an innovative new action drawing feature and enhanced drawing tools, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter will give players new creative tools and immerse them into new worlds they create and explore.

'Panzer General: Allied Assault' And 'Tower Bloxx Deluxe' This Week's XBLA Titles

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 1:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Panzer General: Allied Assault is an all-new single and multiplayer digital card game that takes place during the last phase of World War II, from 1944 to 1945. Redesigned and adapted specifically to take advantage of Xbox Live Arcade, players will be able to experience Tower Bloxx Deluxe in HD quality while playing through six unique game modes.

'Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans' (NDS) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans follows the Saiyan Saga of the original DBZ story starting from the World Tournament and Goku’s triumphant defeat of Piccolo. Players will take the role of Goku and travel the DBZ universe from jungle to Snow Mountain on their quest to victory.

'DanceDanceRevolution X2' (PS2) Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Providing the ultimate music experience for the entire family, DDR leverages the technological capabilities of each console to deliver a cavalcade of new and enhanced features including improved graphics and customization, a network community loaded with downloadable music, and all-new game modes.

'Sled Shred' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Focused on downhill sled racing on everything from tubes and toboggans to discs and bobsleds, Sled Shred promises to give players a thrilling experience as they try and earn their way into the World Winter Games, racing with and against the world-renowned Jamaican Bobsled team.

'DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3' (Wii) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Providing the ultimate music experience for the entire family, DDR leverages the technological capabilities of each console to deliver a cavalcade of new and enhanced features including improved graphics and customization, a network community loaded with downloadable music, and all-new game modes.

'Darksiders' (PS3/X360) Gets Final Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry. Despite rumors of a slipping release date, THQ has confirmed that Darksiders will be in stores on Jan 5, 2010.

'Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker' (PSP) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.