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'Marvel Super Hero Squad' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel Super Hero Squad is a multiplayer adventure game featuring nonstop action-adventure gameplay and epic battles, as well as a breadth of the new, super-stylized Marvel characters.

'Yakuza 3' (PS3) Coming to North America/Europe After All?

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yakuza 3 takes a departure from the first two games by moving from the gritty cityscape of Tokyo, to Okinawa, where Kiryu runs a center for orphaned children. The orphanage is on land that is owned by a mob boss who is under pressure from the government to sell the land, making life once again tough for Kiryu. While earlier this week SEGA hinted that it might be bringing Yakuza 3 over to the west after all, sources have indicated that the game is being localized for Europe/North America as we speak. While SEGA is expected to announce Yakuza 4 at the Tokyo Game Show, we can only hope it will also shed some light on the previous title's faith.

'World of Zoo' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Zoo takes players beyond the fences and into their own zoo, allowing them to care for and build relationships with numerous animals through hands-on interactive gameplay. The Animal Creator tool will allow you to create and design your very own World of Zoo animals, and then import them once the final game is available.

'Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier' (PS2/PSP) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2009 @ 8:55 a.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.

'Half-Minute Hero' (PSP) - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Half-Minute Hero is a bold new concept of having the player save the world, 30 seconds at a time. The player must fight, shoot, summon, and protect in four distinct modes, each containing a different perspective and unique gameplay style, across a total of 120 varied stages.

'BUZZ! Quiz World' (PSP/PS3) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2009 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BUZZ! Quiz World provides an ultra-realistic quiz show experience, putting you and your friends in the contestants' seats.

'Astro Boy: The Video Game' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 8:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the upcoming feature film inspired by itself, Astro Boy: The Video Game will allow players to become Astro Boy, a young boy robot with incredible powers who takes to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army.

'Empires of Steel' - Beta Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 7:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empires of Steel is a turn-based game of world conquest set in the 20th century. Players command various ground, armored, naval and airforce units against up to 20 human or computer-controlled (Artificial Intelligence) opponents.

'NBA 10 The Inside' (PSP) - 65 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 7:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combining the perfect blend of arcade and simulation basketball along with a host of unique mini-games, NBA 10 The Inside delivers an engaging NBA experience with quick action and fluid gameplay.

'Way of the Samurai 3' (PS3/X360) - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | 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.

'The Beatles: Rock Band' (ALL) Ltd. Ed. Xbox 360 Version Raises $17,300 for Charity

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 2:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography. A rare Xbox 360 console featuring illustrations from the eye-popping cinematic intro to The Beatles: Rock Band raised $17,300 for the charity in its 10 day online auction.

Impulse Sept. 17 - Sept. 20, 2009 Weekend Sale

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stardock's digital distribution platform, Impulse, is having its weekend sale, knocking 50% off the regular price on Scavenger, and Droplitz, while Aztaka gets a 60% price cut (now 14.95) and if you pre-order Tropico 3, you get a 10% reduction.

'LEGO Rock Band' (Wii/PS3/X360) Adds Iggy Pop - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LEGO Rock Band is a unique family-friendly music experience, which will allow families, tweens and teens to experience a wild journey to rock stardom, combining the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band with the fun, customization and humor of the LEGO franchise packed with chart-topping songs and classic favorites suitable for younger audiences.

'Runes of Magic' to Get New Territory Filled With Quests

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 1:24 p.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.

'Fallen Earth' Now Available for Pre-Order on Steam, Gets you Early Access

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Dawn of Heroes' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawn of Heroes is a tactical role playing game that combines classic RPG concepts -- including character development, epic combat, quests and puzzles -- with a humorous style. The game also supports head-to-head multiplayer action and the ability to trade collected items, two features designed to build a community of worldwide heroes.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) v1.6 Patch/Map Pack #3/Mod Tools Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. Activision has release the v1.6 patch (includes 4 new maps) and updated mod tools.

Friday, September 18, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 11:10 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:

  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (NDS/PSP/Wii/PS3/X360/PC)
  • Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim (PC)
  • Madballs in...Babo: Invasion (PC)
  • Ant Nation (NDS)

We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Forza Motorsport 3' (X360) Shows Off More Ferraris - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

'Making History II' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Making History II lets grand strategy players experience the role of a WWII era national leader embroiled in the toxic mix of waning empires, economic crisis, and ethnic "fault lines" that famously resulted in a global war that transformed the world.