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Bethesda Working On 'World of Warcraft' Style MMO

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2010 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A Fallout MMO has been talked about since 2004, but Interplay was forced to sell off most of its licenses due to financial reasons. When Bethesda acquired the Fallout license, Interplay kept an exclusive Fallout MMO license, under certain conditions. Recently Bethesda filed suit against Interplay trying to obtain the complete Fallout rights, which has so far unsuccessful. According to speculations one of the reasons may be the Bethesda's MMO department is working on a new "World of Warcraft" style game, information revealed in the court case against Interplay, which it is now trying to get redacted from the transcripts in order to hide it from the competition.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2010 @ 5:25 a.m. PST | 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 ...

'Way of the Samurai 3' (ALL) Pack Bonus Goodies in Europe - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2010 @ 5:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With a completely new, highly refined style of gameplay, a rich weapon crafting system, beautifully detailed graphics and a deep branching storyline that that will unfold multiple endings based upon player's actions, Way of the Samurai 3 is sure to please gamers of all types. Way of the Samurai 3 will launch alongside two digital bonus items; a definitive strategy guide, detailing an array of hints and tips, and a stunning artbook.

'Star Trek Online' Unveils European Subscription Models

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2010 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Trek Online features 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. Similar to last week's North American subscription model, Atari revealed the European setup, with a lifetime/12months subscription model, worth a Borg Starfleet captain as bonus.

PS3 Motion Controller to Become Available Fall 2010

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony announced that it will release its new PS3 Motion Controller together with an extensive line-up of exciting software titles. The new controller, combined with the PlayStation Eye camera, can detect the natural and intuitive movement of the hand and reflect the precise movement.

'NewU Fitness First Mind Body' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NewU Fitness First Mind Body is the second release of the fitness series, focusing on Yoga and Pilates workouts, and will be fully compatible with Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus.

'Half Life 2: Episode Three' Not Coming Anytime Soon, May Evolve Into Half-Life 3

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve's trilogy of episodic single player gaming was meant to provide games on a smaller scale but more frequently, but with Ep.2 released over two years ago, rumor has it that Dr. Gordon Freeman is not going to race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat anytime soon. According to Game Informer there will be no Half-Life release this year even though Valve's Gabe Newell claimed last year that Ep.3 was still in development, fueling speculation the game may evolve in an entirely new installment, even with a new engine (seeing as Source is now over five years old).

'Braid' (ALL) Coming to North American Retail

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 6:24 p.m. PST | 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.

'Aliens vs. Predator' (ALL) Steamy Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 6:20 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.

'Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll' (Wii) Partners With Chiquita Bananas to Promote Launch

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 6:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The loveable characters from the original Super Monkey Ball, AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby, are back with all new mind-blowing puzzles and party games specifically designed to fully utilize the Wii Balance Board accessory and the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

'BioShock 2' (ALL) Pre-Order On Steam Gets You 10% Off, Original For Free

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

'Ar tonelico 3' (PS3) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ar tonelico Qoga is the final installment in the Ar tonelico series. In Sol Cluster, a kingdom is ruled by Clustania, an organization with an ultimate goal of enslaving humans and ruling the world. Two key Reyvateils (humanoids) fight back against the injustice.

'Crackdown 2' (X360) Pre-Launch Demo Confirmed

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 1:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Crackdown 2 will take multiplayer gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City — by any means necessary. In a recent interview Ruffian producer James Cope said to expect a Crackdown 2 demo will be available before retail launch.

'World of Warcraft: Cataclysm' Up for Pre-Order on Amazon

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 12:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WoW: Cataclysm brings sweeping changes to the world of Azeroth, with two new playable races, new levels of power, challenging quests, dungeons in all-new zones, and dramatic changes to familiar aspects of the game in the wake of a world-shattering disaster. Fans who can't wait for Blizzard to actually announce a launch date can already pre-order it on Amazon (US/Euro), but no extras are offered just yet (thanks SK).

'Storm over the Pacific' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 12:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Storm over the Pacific is a grand strategy game depicting the Pacific War in a wide historical context, providing  a good variety of scenarios with several hours of gameplay. You can join any side of the conflict, leading Americans, the Japanese or a combination of any nations, as you enter into the heart of the Pacific War.

2K Sports Signs In-Game Ads Deal With Double Fusion

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 11:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Double Fusion announced that video game publisher 2K Sports has granted Double Fusion the exclusive dynamic in-game advertising rights for two of its premier franchises for the PS3, NBA 2K10, and NHL 2K10.

'Divinity II: Ego Draconis' (ALL) Launches Loot Contest

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Divinity II: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.

'Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess!' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess! is a upwards-scrolling platformer where you take control of a powerful (and slightly unhinged) aristocratic demon who sets out to track down his missing princess by beating up monsters largely at random in the hope that it will (somehow) reunite him with his beloved princess.

'Mass Effect 2' (ALL) DLCs Available Through The Cerberus Network

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2010 @ 9:39 a.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.