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'Zuma's Revenge!' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Zuma's Revenge! reinvents the ball-blasting bliss of the original Zuma with high-resolution graphics, wild new game mechanics, all-new modes and power-ups and much more.

'Sacred 2: Ice & Blood' (PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests. The Sacred 2 Ice & Blood add-on adds a new character, varied new quests/stories, new in-game items, as well as two new single-player areas with all-new enemies.

'Darkest of Days' (ALL) Demo On Xbox Live

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 8:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind. The demo, same content as last week's PC version, is now available for all Gold Members, and will be available for Silver members next week, Tuesday Sept. 22.

Former EA Exec Heads AMC Pixel Factory's New U.S.-Based Office

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Romanian-based AMC Pixel Factory, developer of graphic content and interactive entertainment software and technology, has opened a new office in Los Angeles, CA, to expand its development capabilities and give clients enhanced services. The new office is headed by former Electronic Arts Development Director Rick Viscariello, who adds vital developer experience to an already talented and accomplished team.

Firebrand Games Moves Into New, Bigger Office

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Firebrand Games, known for developing the handheld versions of Dirty 2, GRID, TrackMania and the upcoming Planet 51, announced the expansion and relocation of its European HQ.

'Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition' (Wii) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, known in Europe as Safar'Wii, players take on the role of a wildlife photographer exploring the exotic and diverse wildlife of Animal Island.

'ArmA II' (PC) v1.04 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArmA II is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

'Skate 3' (PS3/X360) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Skate 3 features an all-new co-op mode where teammates can complete challenges together while advancing each other's careers. From rewarding epic bails and fails with a beefed up Hall of Meat mode to honing your craft with the all-new Skate School, players of all skill levels have multiple ways to "kill it" in the game.

'Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre' (Wii) Coming to North America

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre is the story of how Rogue Trooper and his comrades are betrayed by a traitor general on their first mission to an area on Nu Earth known as the Quartz Zone. Only Rogue survives, and joined by his fallen comrades within his equipment, he begins a journey across Nu Earth to find the general and unleash his revenge!

'Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight' to Integrate Vivox Voice Services

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | 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. Vivox  has signed an agreement with EA to provide voice communication services for several online games starting with  C&C 4 Tiberian Twilight

'Runes of Magic Chapter II - The Elven Prophecy' - Client Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 5:30 a.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 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars pairs well-known characters from Capcom's roster of games with some of Japan's most beloved characters from anime powerhouse Tatsunoko Production.

Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show 2009 Lineup

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2009

Microsoft announced its lineup of titles it will be showing off at Tokyo Game Show 2009 (Sept. 24 - 27), such as Alan Wake, Halo Reach, Forza 3, Fable III, Halo 3: ODST, Crackdown 2, but also a slew of 3rd party titles such as Assassin's Creed II, Modern Warfare 2, Borderlands, Lost Planet 2, Splinter Cell Conviction and plenty more...

'NBA 2K10' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) Coming to PS3

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise. We hinted at it a few months back, but ads have surfaced that confirm Star Ocean 4 is coming to the PS3, currently scheduled for release in Japan on Feb. 4, 2010.

'Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Follow Altair's story following the events of Assassin’s Creed as he discovers a new land and hunts down the ascending Templars. As the Templars withdraw from the Holy Land after Altair kills Robert De Sable, he follows them to the island of Cyprus.

'The Last Crown: Haunting of Hallowed Isle' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Get ready to experience real-world ghost-hunting like never before in Darkling Room's horror/adventure game The Last Crown: Haunting of Hallowed Isle.

'Way of the Samurai 3' (PS3/X360) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai series, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall, featuring over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans.

GamersGate Weekly Specials Sept. 15 - Sept. 20, 2009

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this weekend, Takeda 3 is yours for 50% off. New titles added today are Resident Evil 5 (US), Red Faction: Guerrilla (US), Batman: Arkham Asylum (US), and Need for Speed: Shift (US). On Friday, you'll be able to purchase Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, Resident Evil 5 (rest of the world), Red Faction: Guerrilla (rest of the world), Batman: Arkham Asylum (rest of the world), and Need for Speed: Shift (UK).

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 3:12 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:

  • Red Faction: Guerrilla (PC)
  • NHL 2K10 (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
  • Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
  • Need for Speed SHIFT (PSP/PS3/X360PC)
  • Scribblenauts (NDS)
  • NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 (NDS)
  • NHL 10 (PS3/X360)
  • Toy Story Mania! (Wii)
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum (PC)
  • Wet (PS3/X360)

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