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'Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2009 @ 2:02 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.

'Zombie Bowl-O-Rama' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2009 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Zombies have taken over your favorite lanes, and it’s up to you to send 'em back to the graveyard where they belong! Select a colorful character to take on the attacking Zombies with your favorite ball and a few tricks and treats. Give a whole new meaning to Zombie strike when you set 'em up and take ‘em down with cool power ups and tricky obstacles.

'Mafia II' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2009 @ 2:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mafia II immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940s-early 1950s scenario by fusing high-octane gunplay with white-knuckle driving and an engaging narrative. Players will easily become engaged in the game's cinematic Hollywood movie experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing city.

'Torchlight' Possibly Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2009 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Torchlight is an adventure-themed action-MMORPG which emphasizes a simple and intuitive interface, fast and furious action, and a colorful and compelling game world. Runic Games revealed in a recent interview that it would like to bring Torchlight to Xbox Live Arcade somewhere down the line.

'EVE Online: Dominion' Coming Dec. 1

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2009 @ 12:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EVE Online is an MMO game set in a world of galactic proportions, governed by a hyper-capitalistic economy where space flight is the path to all commerce, communication, and conflict. This 11th free expansion overhauls the current sovereignty mechanics, adding some new epic arcs for pirate factions, integrating a social networking platform known as COSMOS, setting CCP artists free to re-beautify planets and more.

'Sin and Punishment 2' (Wii) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2009 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor is taking adrenaline-soaked adventure to inspiring new heights. Packed with nonstop arcade-style thrills, intense boss battles and precision pointer controls, the game challenges players to rack up high scores as they fend off waves of enemies in a stylish post-apocalyptic world.

'Capsized' (XBLA/PC) Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2009 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capsized is a physics based action game from indie developer Alien Trap, known for the free to play FPS Nexuiz, scheduled for PC and Xbox Live Arcade on 2010.

'Band Hero' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Band Hero, you can come together with family and friends to ascend the virtual stage and rise to fame, bringing you a new genre of music focused on today’s hottest top-40 hits and classic anthems that everyone will know.

'Company of Heroes' - v2.601 Hotfix Patch Coming Soon

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 6:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic, and completely destructible, battlefield ever seen in a game. Relic is working on a hotfix patch to fix a bug in Panzerkrieg that prevents a player’s tank from respawning, and a few other tweaks.

Microsoft Expands Games on Demand, Xbox Live Deal Of The Week Offerings

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As part of last August's dashboard update, Microsoft added the Games on Demand feature, allowing you to download full X360 games instead of having to purchase physical copies. In Oct. Microsoft is expanding the downloadable portfolio with Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Grand Theft Auto IV, Army of Two, Dead Space and several others.

'Bayonetta' (ALL) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya. A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.

Is 10 Days in Italy to Review 'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Going Overboard?

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance. Whether it's sending a $200 check, firing people for bad review scores, giving exclusives in return for a good score, or offering swanky "goodies," all sorts of questionable tactics are being used to sway writers into giving favorable reviews, so is sending people on a 10-day overseas trip to Italy going too far?

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2' (ALL) First DLC Brings Carnage - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

'Borderlands' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.

'Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier' (PS2/PSP) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare for non-stop action and adventure as the duo travel across mysterious lands and take to the sky on a mission to save their planet from destruction. Take this incredible adventure with you anywhere on your PSP, or play it at home with PS2.

'Nostalgia' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong Londoner who amasses a group of companions to traverse the world in his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you’ll explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies, complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from unfathomable evil.

'Project Runway' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Project Runway video game will put players in the role of an aspiring fashion designer. Similar to the show, players will be presented with different challenges as they create designs and adorn models with hair, make-up, and accessories. Players can then become the model and strut their creations down the runway using the Wii Balance Board accessory.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode. Activision has release a three songs Party Play mode demo on Xbox Live.

'PT Boats: South Gambit' Expansion Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 10:13 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.

Friday, October 9, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 10:04 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 ...