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'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' (ALL) Demo on XBL/PSN

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 2:02 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.

IllFonic Publishing Division to Help Indie Developers

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Independent developer and publisher IllFonic today opens its publishing arm to help small talented teams showcase and sell their games. IllFonic is independently funded and will focus on developing and publishing original intellectual properties on digital platforms.

'Zhu Zhu Pets' (NDS) Gets A Collector's Edition - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Zhu Zhu Pets are artificially intelligent hamsters that talk and move around in their own world, and it is the task of the player to nurture them and explore their habitat.

'League of Legends' Surpasses One Million Downloads

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | 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.

'Splinter Cell Conviction' (ALL) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 6:07 p.m. PST | 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.

THQ Financial Results Reveal New Titles, Dates, Studio Realigments And Layoffs

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 4:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ announced its Q3 2010 financial results reporting a status quo in net sales, but a net income of $542,000, compared to last year's $191.8 million loss. Game-wise, THQ reports that Darksiders has sold 1.2 million units, while Juice Games and Rainbow Studios will henceforth focus on downloadable titles and be renamed to THQ Digital Studios Warrington and THQ Digital Studios Phoenix, respectively.Further down the line THQ plans to release Homefront and a new Red Faction in 2011, with Saint's Row 3, Warhammer Space Marine, and a Darksiders sequel in 2012.

'Need for Speed World Online' Shows Off More Improved Graphics - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 2:03 p.m. PST | 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.

'Mass Effect 2' (ALL) Free In-game Content Coming Soon

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, 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. Having sold in excess of 2 million copies, Bioware revealed that "free in-game content is coming in a couple weeks for those who have activated Cerberus Network!"

'Aliens vs. Predator' (ALL) Multiplayer Demo Coming to XBL/PSN And Steam Tomorrow

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 1:56 p.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. Revealed last week, SEGA confirmed that a multiplayer demo will be available on PSN, XBL, and Steam (no standalone download) starting tomorrow.

'Monster Hunter Tri' (Wii) - 35 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.

'Madden NFL 11' Not Yet Announced, But Already Dated & Available for Pre-Order

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 12:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Madden NFL 11 captures the emotion and intensity of the NFL like never before. Whether you're a diehard football fan, gamer, or somewhere in between, Madden NFL 11 puts you in control of your favorite teams and NFL superstars and lets you feel what it's like to play on Sundays.

'Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening' (ALL) Shows Off Vigil's Keep - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 12:23 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!

'Sins of a Solar Empire' Gets Patched, Adds Tons of Tweaks

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 12:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga. The Sins of a Solar Empire v1.19 and Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment v1.05 updates add a ton of tweaks but are largely gameplay/balance changes, but also include additions to graphics, effects and modding.

'Scribblenauts' (NDS) Sells One Million Copies Worldwide

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 10:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Scribblenauts is a completely original gameplay experience that anyone can play, offering fun for all ages with two styles of gameplay and more than 200 levels.

'The Swarm' Coming to Xbox 360 - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Swarm is a 3D action/adventure game, where the player will face the challenge of surviving in a wasted Moscow that shows the scars of the alien attack, defending himself against other humans looking for scraps of food, and from the dangerous aliens.

'Iron Man 2' (ALL) Gets Rocked By Lamb Of God

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With an all-new story written by renowned comic book author Matt Fraction, Iron Man 2 will include familiar elements from both the movie and comic book universes, allowing players to truly feel the power of Iron Man with new destructible environments, epic enemies, and innovative hand-to-hand combat moves.

'MLB 10 The Show' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Building upon its reputation for immersion and unparalleled delivery of the baseball experience, as well as the addition of several new key features and enhancements, MLB 10 The Show is poised to continue the franchise's reign as the premier MLB licensed game on any platform.

'Last Rebellion' (PS3) Gets New Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nippon Ichi Software and HitMaker's Last Rebellion is an RPG with action elements where players can roam around the world field and make action movements like in an action game, but once you enter battle you engage the enemy using a turn-based system. Having been delayed mid 2009, NIS America has finally revealed the new release date...

'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' (ALL) - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 9:05 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.

'War Rock' Celebrates Third Anniversary, Adds New Game Mode

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

War Rock is a tactical, modern Free2Play multiplayer FPS with intense, fast-paced combat. K2 Network's free content update adds a new map called Skill Pointer and three new vehicles.