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Warner Bros. Acquires Turbine

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced the acquisition of MMO developer Turbine, further strengthening Warner Bros.’ position as one of the industry’s fastest growing, full-scale games publishers.

International Table Tennis Federation License Available For Game Development

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Interactive Licensing Management announced that it has secured a deal to exclusively represent the worldwide interactive entertainment rights for the International Table Tennis Federation, including the World Cup, Pro Tour and the Table Tennis World Championships.

'Arcade Darts' (PSP) Announced, Coming Soon - Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Are you ready for the challenge and think you can come out on top with your high score? With authentic darts playing feel, prepare for fun as you control your throws precisely and easily with. Challenge over 20 different computer opponents with a range of playing skills or play against a friend.

'Mytheon' Open Beta To Commence Next Week

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mytheon is an online micro transaction game that uniquely combines the best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with an emphasis on collectability and combat, set within a fantasy universe steeped in mythologies from across the globe.

'The Outsider' (ALL) Still In Development

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Outsider is a gripping, high-tech thriller where you, as a CIA operative, you get wrongly accused, become public enemy #1, and with a mouth-watering arsenal of technology, combat talents and weaponry you either wreak ultra-violent revenge, or crusading to clear his name. The game was originally announced in 2005, and Frontier Developments' David Braben confirmed that "It's very exciting and we're still working hard on it."

'Risk: Factions' (X360) Unveils Robot Faction - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Risk: Factions will offer innovative ways of experiencing the timeless turn-based board game in both objective-based and world conquest modes. Players will be able to engage as one of five playable factions, each with different strengths, as they wage war on new maps with dynamic terrain in their quest for missile silos in order to strategically dominate the game.

'CrimeCraft' Content Update/Patch Adds Tutorial Campaign, New Features, Slew of Tweaks

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CrimeCraft is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

'Final Fantasy XIV' (PS3/PC) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XIV, an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea, is planned for a simultaneous global release on PS3 and PC, with the possibility of it coming to X360 as well, but no confirmation as of yet.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 4:33 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:


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

Good Old Games Adds Classic Atari Titles

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GOG.com has signed a digital distribution agreement with Atari, expanding its catalog with a slew of classic titles, starting with Outcast, Master of Orion and Master of Magic, while more titles will be unveiled gradually in the coming weeks, DRM-free of course.

Trickstar Games Acquires Sector3 Games

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Australian based games development studio Trickstar Games has acquired the casual game developer Sector3 Games. Sector 3 will assist Trickstar Games to broaden its business model into the lucrative casual and online games market.

'EVE Online' Details Tyrannis Expansion - Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EVE Online is an MMO game set in a world of galactic proportions, governed by a hyper-capitalistic economy where space flight is the path to all commerce, communication, and conflict.

'Battlestations: Pacific' (ALL) Developer Shut Down

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlestations: Pacific offers a blend of action and strategy where  players must plan their moves carefully on open-world arenas and fight in the air, above sea and underwater to relive some of the most hard-fought battles in WWII history. Square Enix Europe confirmed that it has closed Eidos Hungary stating that "On the balance of all that we decided that we would focus elsewhere and not move forward with the Battlestations IP and Eidos Hungary."

'NCAA Football 11' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCAA Football provides the ultimate experience for the true football fan, delivering the excitement and pageantry that can only be found in college football. NCAA Football 11 will give players 120 ways to win with real college offenses that, for the first time ever, reflect the authentic style of every NCAA FBS school.

'9Dragons' Rolls Out Tibet Expansion, Adds New Map, Mobs, Level Cap, And More

by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

9Dragons is a martial arts MMO set in ancient China, where you, through training and quests, reach your destiny as a master of the martial arts.

'Lost Planet 2' (ALL) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2010 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.

SingStore (PS3) Gets Updated With Over A Dozen New Tracks

by Rainier on April 19, 2010 @ 6:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Once you are tired of the recent Singstar titles, you can connect to the online SingStore, giving you access to more than 400 downloadable songs to add to your collections. In an effort to enhance the North American SingStore based on consumer feedback, dozens of new songs have been added, including two new Coldplay trackpacks, Radiohead, Gloria Estefan tracks and more...

'Trine' (ALL) Gets Free Path to New Dawn DLC, Adds New Level

by Rainier on April 19, 2010 @ 6:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil.

'Puzzle Chronicles' And 'Afterburner Climax' This Weeks XBLA Titles

by Rainier on April 19, 2010 @ 5:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After Burner Climax is an arcade-style flight combat title that features fast and frantic feats, putting you in the cockpit of the world's top fighter jets. Puzzle Chronicles features a new puzzle combat that's based on real-time action, so you will have to think fast and possess sound strategies to best your opponents.

'Blacklight: Tango Down' (ALL) Gets 4 Player Black Ops Co-Op Mode - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 19, 2010 @ 5:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blacklight: Tango Down is a fast-paced FPS based in a new fictional universe called Blacklight. The game's near-future setting is brought to life with disturbingly detailed and old-world architecture dripping with modern sci-fi lighting and brightly lit advertisements, an effect that causes each environment to appear both futuristically alien as well as hauntingly familiar.