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Research Finds 3D Stereovision To Burst Open In PC Market

by Rainier on May 27, 2010 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

There just might be a stereovision PC in your Christmas stocking this year according to industry research and consulting firm Jon Peddie Research, which has just completed an in-depth look at the emerging Stereo 3D (S3D) PC market.

'Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light' (NDS) Announced, Dated - Screens

by Rainier on May 27, 2010 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light, previously known as Four Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden, boasts beautiful picture book visuals and an easy to control battle system. The game goes back to the basics and origins of the franchise, with a classic story of four young heroes embarking on an unforgettable adventure; a tale of dragons, kings, princesses and witches.

'Men of War: Assault Squad' Announced

by Rainier on May 27, 2010 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Men of War: Assault Squad is a stand-alone expansion that features a completely new cooperative skirmish game mode with access to five different nations (Russia, Germany, USA, Commonwealth and – for the first time ever in the Men of War series – Japan) as well as increased realism and accessibility.

'Fractal' - New Screens

by Rainier on May 27, 2010 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Is it a puzzle game? Maybe. Is it a matching game? Well, sort of... Fractal is as much a living entity as it is a game. Feel it come to life as you succeed: everything from the vibrancy of the colors to the audio tone is linked to your experience.

'Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days' (ALL) Shows Off Cops & Robbers Mode - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 8:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming’s most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.

'Need for Speed World' Pre-Order Gets You Early Access, In-Game Car, And More

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 8:11 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Greg Hastings Paintball 2' (ALL) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 8:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Greg Hastings Paintball 2, players take to the field in 12 global paintball locations, each containing three to six different fields. Seven single-player game modes challenge the most experienced "ballers" to hone their skills and then test them against up to 19 others in seven different multiplayer game types.

Study Finds Casual Video Games Improve Cognitive Function

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

PopCap Games announced that preliminary results of a new study being conducted by East Carolina University's Psychophysiology Lab have identified improvements in cognitive function through the playing of "casual" video games

'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 plunges fans into an explosive environment where they can become elite aerial soldiers in control of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 2:04 p.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 ...

'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sorcerer's Apprentice is an action-packed 3D arcade video game that casts players in the role of Dave, the powerful sorcerer’s apprentice, as he joins a mystical fight against the ultimate evil in a world filled with fantastical quests and magical combat.

'Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Game With Ozzy Osbourne Fame

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 12:11 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.

'DarkStar One: Broken Alliance' (X360) Alien Ships Overview Part I - Screens

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DarkStar One: Broken Alliance fast-paced action within a vast and authentic universe that sees players exploring the vast reaches of space, encountering, battling and trading with six mysterious alien races in a quest to unravel the mysterious death of the protagonist’s father.

'Mafia II' (ALL) Collector's Edition and Pre-Order DLC Revealed

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 10:27 a.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.

'Test Drive Unlimited 2' (ALL) Gets Pre-Order Incentives, Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited 2 expands on the traditional racing experience providing gamers with M.O.O.R.: Massively Open Online Racing; immersing drivers in a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities as players compete, team up, and share their achievements and creations online.

'Sonic Colors' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Colors is a brand new high speed action adventure in which Sonic the Hedgehog races through incredible theme park inspired worlds to rescue a colorful alien race from the clutches of Dr Eggman.

'Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals is an action RPG featuring six playable characters to choose from, each with their own special abilities and attacks. Players will need to master them all if they want to stand a chance against the game's fierce enemies and towering bosses that fill both screens!

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) And 'Band Hero' (ALL) June DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 9:06 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.

'Soul Master' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Soul Master is a new genre-bending, free-to-play MMORTS, an addictive new game that takes the innovation behind customizable "Hero" units in the RTS genre to a whole new level by allowing players to have complete MMORPG-style control over their characters.

'Alien Breed' Gets Updated For PS3/PC

by Rainier on May 26, 2010 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alien Breed: Impact is an action packed, tense single player adventure and an absolute blast of a co-op game, a “retro-modern” remake of the 1991 original that helped the now indie dev/publisher burst onto the Amiga scene 18 years ago.