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'Need for Speed Nitro' (Wii/NDS) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Need for Speed Nitro will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay.

'James Cameron's Avatar: The Game' (ALL) Limited Edition Includes Action Figure

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

"Avatar" is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. James Cameron's Avatar: The Game Limited Edition will feature an exclusive Avatar action figure from Mattel.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Dates Pearl Jam's Backspacer Album DLC

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Part of the Pearl Jam deal announced earlier this year, the album hits shelves Sept. 20, and will be added to the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360 on Sept. 20, for Wii on Sept. 22, and for PS3 on Sept 24.

'Zombie Apocalypse' (PSN/XBLA) Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nihilistic Zombie Apocalypse is action packed, arcade-style shooter that will test your dual analog stick shooting skills and ability to survive 55 days of relentless zombie attacks.

'Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1' (ALL) Free On Talk Like a Pirate Day

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga. On September 19, Telltale is making the premiere episode of Tales of Monkey Island a FREE download on their website all day. 

'Stratusphere' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stratusphere is a new Wii game starring former professional wrestling champion (WWE) and fitness model Trish Stratus. Using the Wii balance board and other new and innovative Wii peripheral devices, the diva will be coaching the players along in a complete and tough routine in a Zen 3D background.

'Bomberman Blitz' (NDSi) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bomberman Blitz will allow on-the-go gamers the opportunity to showcase their bombing skills locally or across the world with the ability to play up to 8 players at home or online through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.  Bomberman Blitz will feature the ability to do battle in 10 unique locations, all making good use of the DSi’s capabilities with dual screen spanning arenas.

'Free Running' (ALL) Coming to North America

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Free Running, or Le Parkour as it is know in France where it originated in the late 1990’s, is the latest extreme sport. It involves running, jumping and performing death defying tricks through/over urban environments.

'Band Hero' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 12:17 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.

'Bakugan: Battle Brawlers' (ALL) Pre-Order At Best Buy Gets you DVD

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series Bakugan, the game tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction. If you pre-order Bakugan: Battle Brawlers for Wii, Xbox 360, or PS2 at Best Buy, your copy will include an exclusive DVD that contains the Showdown episode from Season 2 of the animated series.

'Unbound Saga' (PSP) Drops Digital Download Price

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Unbound Saga is a 3D side-scrolling brawler set in a satirical comic book universe, where enemies are drawn onto the screen and madcap battles travel from panel to panel through a post-apocalyptic landscape. Break off a weapon and rage off the page!

'Farming Simulator' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Become a farmer and experience the thrill of driving heavy modern farm equipment as you try and feed the world! Choose from a variety of vehicles and implements, and explore the over 4 km² large island. Either play missions (ideal for learning how to operate the heavy machinery) or enter career mode.

'DJ Hero' (ALL) Adds Cut Chemist And J. Period - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. Cut Chemist, making his video game debut, and J. Period, returning to the gaming realm, are dropping the needle, mixing and scratching exclusive mixes appearing in DJ Hero.

'Dungeon Runners' Shutting Down, End-Game Details / Compensation Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeon Runners is a fast-paced multiplayer action/RPG experience where you take on the role of a brave hero and explore dangerous dungeons, battle ferocious monsters, and discover unique items!  Producer & Lead Programmer Stephen Nichols revealed that DR has not been profitable for quite a while now, and thus NCsoft has decided to shut down the game as of January 1, 2010.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat' to Support DirectX 11 - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat unfolds shortly after the end of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. Having discovered about the open path to the Zone center, the government decides to hold a large-scale military "Fairway" operation aimed to take the CNPP under control.

Thursday, September 17, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 9:59 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:

  • Heroes Over Europe (PS3/X360)
  • Sudden Attack (PC)
  • Red Faction: Guerrilla Multiplayer Pack (PS3/X360)

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

'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' Nearing 400,000 Pre-Orders

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

'Pioneering: Explore the Early American West' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pioneering: Explore the Early American West is a first person RPG/Adventure game set during the early American Revolution. Utilizing open world campaigns and multiple routes to completion, Pioneering immerses players in the world of the wildest of wests, bringing to life one of the most dynamic and complex periods in American history.

'LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The mischievous BuiBui woke LocoRoco up from beauty sleep. It seems BuiBui have gone and built some challenging levels for LocoRoco to tackle. Help LocoRoco conquer the levels in hope to get back to bed!

'Fallout 3' (ALL) Gets PS3 DLC Dates, GotY Editions Coming Oct. 13

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.