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PlayStation Store Has Turtles, Katamari, Song Packs, Demos and More...

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled ($9.99), demos for Katamari Forever, Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes, TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled, Half-Minute Hero (PSP), DLCs for High Velocity Bowling, PAIN, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Red Faction Guerilla Multiplayer Pack 2 ($6.99), song packs for Guitar Hero, Rock Band (Unplugged); and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and downloadable PSP games (WipEout Pulse at $$22.99, Wild Arms XF at $29.99).

Elemental: War of Magic (PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elemental: War of Magic is set in a world filled with magic and ancient lore. As the ruler of your kingdom, you must expand your empire through a combination of magical power, military might, diplomatic skill, technological advancement and bold adventuring. Your worlds will be of your choosing, or players are free to create their own.

'Bakugan: Battle Brawlers' (ALL) Goes on Tour, You Get to Check It Out

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 2:42 p.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.

'Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos' Coming to PSN - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos, players must track down a criminal mastermind and his villainous group as they embark on a sinister path of worldwide chaos and destruction.  Gamers will travel around the globe as they unravel puzzles and gather hidden clues from exotic and remote locations, investigating elaborate crime scenes and overcoming treacherous mini-games along the journey.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Has All the Necessary Kurt Cobain Licenses, Says Activision

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode. Earlier today, we reported that Courtney Love is taking legal steps for unauthorized Kurt Cobain usage in GH5, but according to a statement from Activision, it has "secured the necessary licensing rights from the Cobain estate in a written agreement signed by Courtney Love to use Kurt Cobain's likeness as a fully playable character in Guitar Hero 5."

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2' (ALL) Developers Challenge You

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

'Montessori Music' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Music is a pioneering musical activity game featuring a series of fun mini-games, multiple sound quizzes and a complete encyclopedia of more than 400 musical terms.

'Zuma's Revenge!' On Track For Next Week

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 11:40 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.

'Heroes Over Europe' (ALL) Shows Off Multiplayer - Screens & Trailer

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

Heroes Over Europe is a World War II flight combat game that builds on the original game's legacy with intense dogfights, a highly detailed realistic visual presentation and even more online options.

Wizard101 Celebrates First Anniversary, Claims Five Million Subscribers

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters. As part of the celebration, several decorations are being added to the game this month as well as a special surprise for all players.

'Nier' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nothing is as it seems in Square Enix's latest action adventure game, set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, Nier, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus. With powerful allies and a mysterious book, Nier encounters things that will confound even the mightiest of warriors.

FIFA 10 (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Responding to consumer feedback from the online games played, FIFA Soccer 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of soccer.

Batman: Arkham Asylum (ALL) Sells Two Million units

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. An article comparing Warner Bros. recent Marvel acquisition with Disney's DC Entertainment restructuring  reveals that Batman: Arkham Asylum has sold two million copies since its release last month.

'The Secret World' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An ancient, dreaming evil stirs. Dangerous creatures awaken. The Earth is in mortal peril. The wonders and horrors of the secret world are re-emerging in our world. The time has come to take up arms in the war between good & evil. Warriors and champions of Gaia, your training is about to begin. Rise. You have been chosen.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Reveals Its Melee Weapons

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Valve's Chet Faliszek confirmed the 10 melee weapons in L4D2 being: Baseball Bat, Cricket Bat, Crowbar, Electric Guitar, Fire Axe, Frying Pan, Katana, Machete, Tonfa (police baton), and the Chainsaw.

'Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 7:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Supreme Ruler 2020, it is up to the player to lead a nation in a world that has fallen into anarchy. In Global Crisis, players face an even more devastating and realistic experience through a sandbox-style campaign that takes into account real-world headlines for a chilling portrayal of tomorrow’s chaotic world.

'Littlest Pet Shop Friends' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Littlest Pet Shop Friends will be brimming with new elements that girls love, from an all-new, adorable collection of pets and their pet best-friends, to a large array of customizable accessories, fun mini-games, and a deep story with all new adventures set in a vibrant world that features delightful new graphics.

'Need for Speed Shift' (ALL) Unveils Soundtrack

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

'Runes of Magic' to Add Hall of Survivors Raid Dungeon - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 6:50 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.

Thursday, September 10, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 6:42 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:

  • Trine (PC)
  • Dungeons & Dragons Online:  Eberron Unlimited (PC)
  • Operation Barbarossa: The Struggle for Russia (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...