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'Dark Age of Camelot' Dropped By Euro Publisher

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 12:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dark Age of Camelot is an MMORPG featuring Realm vs. Realm combat, as well as multiple class and race combinations, a robust trade skill system, and a comprehensive player Guild system.

EA Sports To Expand Brand with New Peripherals

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA announced multi-year license agreements with electronic accessory manufacturers Sakar International Inc., Sunflex Europe and Accessories 4 Technology in order to bring to market EA Sports-branded peripheral products to enhance the interactive experience across multiple titles.

'Scrap Metal' (X360) - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | Filed under Consumer Electronics Show - CES 2010

Drift around corners with guns blazing and take out legendary competitors in the fast-paced, top-down racer, Scrap Metal! Fight your way through explosive, action-packed missions and defeat cunning bosses to add their vehicles to your garage.

Funcom Appoints CEO For Its New Canadian Studio

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Funcom is delighted to announce Miguel Caron - who brings with him over 15 years of organizational leadership experience - as the CEO for its newly established Montreal based company, Funcom Games Canada.

'Fallen Earth' Gets Updated Graphics, Improved Terrain

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.

'Major League Baseball 2K10' (ALL) Signs Big Leaguers to Promote And Assist With Development

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Major League Baseball 2K10 is the new iteration in the long running baseball series, now 2009 American League Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award recipient Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays on the cover.

Deep Silver Announces Alliance With SouthPeak In North America

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Interactive and European publishers/distributor Deep Silver announced that they will team up to bring next generation videogames from Deep Silver to North America.

'Pro Cycling Manager/Tour de France 2010' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Benefiting from a new more beautiful and more powerful graphic engine, Pro Cycling Manager/Tour de France 2010 marks one of the most important steps since the beginning of the series.

Thursday, January 7, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 9:58 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 ...

Computer And Video Games Are New Tools In Emergency Situations

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 9:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to the ESA, computer and video games prove to be effective tools for simulating and training emergency responders for real-life disaster situations, but as the technology advances and the number of players expand, games may eventually play an even larger role in emergency response and preparedness.

'Pirates Plund-Arrr' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ahoy Matey! Pull up anchor and get ready to set sail in search of stolen booty in Pirates Plund-Arrr, a fun and frantic beat-‘em-up where players hunt the high seas for the renegade captain Rudebelly who has stolen the Sceptre of Power and unleashed an army of cursed dead, ghastly ghouls and menacing bosses.

'Dementium II' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 9:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Continuing the storyline from the original, Dementium II will deliver better visuals, more haunting audio, and sharper scares than its predecessor, promising to take players even closer to the precipice of madness.

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

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 12:00 a.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.

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) DLC Coming to X360 As Timed Exclusive

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | 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. During his CES keynote speech Microsoft's Robbie Bach announced that the previously revealed MW2 DLCs will only be on Xbox 360 before coming to PS3/PC.

'Gran Turismo 5' (PS3) Shows Off Mercedes SLS AMG - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 9:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.

Microsoft Confirms Natal for Holiday 2010, Unveils Game Room

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 8:54 p.m. PST | Filed under Consumer Electronics Show - CES 2010

The new Game Room on Xbox LIVE, which will be the place to relive the glory days of arcade games, with over 1000 games being released throughout the next three years

'Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight' Introduces Defense Class - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, C&C4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth. Fans who can't wait until the March 16 release date can now pre-order and get early access to the upcoming beta program, the game's official soundtrack and an exclusive prequel bonus mission.

EA Hooks Up With Dr. Pepper To Give Away DLC Codes

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dr.Pepper announced that it has teamed up with Electronic Arts to give away redeemable codes for exclusive in-game content for "top" EA titles. Every bottle and cup of specially marked 20 oz., 16 oz. and 14 oz. Dr Pepper, Dr Pepper Cherry, Diet Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper Cherry, and specially marked 32 oz. fountain cups, will have a game code under the cap. Enter your code at the official website to receive your prize, contest runs until December 31, 2010 (thanks Blues).

'Blue Toad Murder Files' (PS3) Ep. 2 - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blue Toad Murder Files is set in the quintessentially English village of Little Riddle where murder is in the air. As one of the famous Blue Toad detectives you solve puzzles, interrogate suspects, use your powers of observation and investigate clues to uncover the strange goings on in this quaint and sleepy village.

Sony Sells 3.8 Million PS3 Units During Holidays

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony announced that the holiday season retail sales of PS3 during the five weeks following the last week of November 2009 exceeded 3.8 million units worldwide, a 76% increase in hardware sales compared to the same period in the previous year, the highest record sales for PS3 for a holiday period.