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Oxygen Games' IP, Stock And Employees Already Snapped Up

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yesterday we reported that Oxygen Games (known for titles such as PDC World Championship Darts, Chronos Twins, and various other budget titles) had fallen into administration (Chapter 11) after earlier this year already having sold off all its internal development studios. A day later there is better news as all its IPs, stock and employees are being acquired by former Oxygen boss Jim Scott, who will bring everything under his sales and distribution firm OG International.

'Bayonetta' (PS3/X360) Re-Envisioned Art Contest Winners Crowned

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

'World of Goo' Goes On Sale, Pay Whatever You Want

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Goo is a physics-based puzzle/construction game where you drag and drop living, squirming, talking, globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins, and giant tongues. Celebrating its first anniversary, developer 2D Boy is selling World of Goo, for whatever you want to pay for it.

'inFamous' (PS3) Sequel Revealed By Voice Actor

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 2:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them. David Sullivan revealed that he is replacing Jason Cottle as voice actor for inFamous' protagonist Cole McGrath, revealing Sucker Punch is actively developing a sequel.

'Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble' (PSP) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kenka Bancho is a Japanese beat'em up for PSP which puts you in the role of a high school student on a class trip to a historic Japanese city, includes no shortage of fist-to-face and knee-to-gut action, and all in the name of pride and bragging rights.

'Dawn of War II' Making Its Last Stand Tomorrow

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawn of War II takes you to the brutal frontlines of war where you’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. The Last Stand is a new survival co-op mode, including new maps.

'City Builder' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

City Builder is a madcap puzzle game for all ages that combines two classic game mechanics in a fun, bouncy game where players stack water pipes, roads and power lines to form ever-growing cities across the planet's four continents.

'Dark Void' (ALL) Achievements Revealed

by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | 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. In case you did not get enough with the screens from earlier today, here are the official achievements.

'GTA: Chinatown Wars' (ALL) Shows Off PSP Exclusive Mission - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) Character Creator Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' (PSP) QuestPack #6 Adds New Missions - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.

'RPG Maker' Series Coming to NDS

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

RPG Maker features an easy-to-use toolset and transforms  instruction into worlds allowing you to produce exciting and enchanting games. Choose your characters, worlds, 1,500 items, landscapes, 150 music pieces, add a script, share your creations with other users, and more. In no time, you are enjoying a "custom title" created by yours truly. It's storytelling at its best.Currently only scheduled for release in Japan on Jan 28, 2010.

'Splatterhouse' (ALL) Gets Further Delayed - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.

'The Saboteur' (ALL) Gamestop Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic Studios' new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, Saboteur is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, the personal tale of one man’s fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends. Pre-order at GameStop and get an exclusive Nazi knife, perfect for a silent and swift execution maneuver.

'Dark Void' (ALL) Gives Away $100k Tesla Roadster - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | 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. Capcom has teamed up with Tesla to give away a $100k+ Tesla Roaster, if you are a US resident, go sign up!

The Sims 3: World Adventures (PC) Gets New Simlish Soundtrack

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Players can take their Sims on new journeys to famous real-world inspired destinations around the globe for the first time ever and seek out new adventures. While exploring the landmarks of an exotic city, there is no telling what the Sims will find. Over a dozen additional artists will lend their Simlish voice stylings including GRAMMY Award-winner LeAnn Rimes, Fefe Dobson, Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, Katie Melua, Esme Denters, Evan Taubenfeld, Madina Lake, and more.

'Runes of Magic' In-Game Events Starting Tomorrow - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Planet 51 Online' Powered By Trinigy’s Vision Engine

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Planet 51 Online is an online virtual world, where you play for free, that allows players to become a part of and explore the Planet 51 universe.

'Skate 3' (PS3/X360) to Use NavPower AI Pathfinding Middleware

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 7:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Skate 3 features an all-new co-op mode where teammates can complete challenges together while advancing each other's careers. From rewarding epic bails and fails with a beefed up Hall of Meat mode to honing your craft with the all-new Skate School, players of all skill levels have multiple ways to "kill it" in the game.

'Picture Perfect Hair Salon' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hair Salon makes full use of the Nintendo DSi camera function. Picture Perfect Hair Salon will allow players to snap photos of themselves and friends and adjust their hairstyles and makeup to create and exchange brand new looks.