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Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 6, 2010 @ 5:06 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 ...

'Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess!' (PSP) Gets Dated - New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2010 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess! is a upwards-scrolling platformer where you take control of a powerful (and slightly unhinged) aristocratic demon who sets out to track down his missing princess by beating up monsters largely at random in the hope that it will (somehow) reunite him with his beloved princess.

Xbox 360 System Update Rolled Out, Adds USB Flash Drives Support

by Rainier on April 6, 2010 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As promised, Microsoft has released a system update over Xbox LIVE for your Xbox 360 that allows USB flash drives to be used for storing profiles, game saves, demos and more.

'Craft of Gods' - New Screens

by Rainier on April 6, 2010 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Craft of Gods is a MMORPG with a huge world to explore, monsters and legendary creatures, crafting and housing. 6 different races and a system of free growth with more than 200 different abilities.

'No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle' (Wii) Pins Down Euro Date

by Rainier on April 6, 2010 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues the tale of punk anti-hero Travis Touchdown, the Japanese anime Otaku, and pro wrestling-obsessed assassin. Travis finds himself at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) rankings and must wage war to become the No. 1 assassin once again.

Reliance Big Entertainment Acquires 50% Stake In Codemasters

by Rainier on April 6, 2010 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UK developer/publisher Codemasters has announced that India based Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. has agreed to acquire a 50 per cent shareholding in the company, alongside existing investor, European venture capital Balderton Capital, that first invested in Codemasters in 2005.

'Fallen Earth' Lead Developer Leaves Studio

by Rainier on April 6, 2010 @ 1:32 a.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.

'PopTag!' Content Update Adds New Map

by Rainier on April 6, 2010 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PopTag! is a 2-D arcade-style multiplayer game where players navigate a variety of multi-colored maps and battle each other, or NPCs (non-playable characters), with water-based weapons, such as water balloons, in a variety of game modes.

'Jett Rocket' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Let Jett Rocket explore the beautiful planet of Yoroppa and find out why it has been attacked by the evil ‘Power Plant Posse’. Ride the ocean on your Jet Boat, parachute from giant cliffs, speed through arctic regions on your Jet Snowboard or skyrocket with your Jet Pack.

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Stimulus Package Snafu, Users Compensated

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. When Activision released the Stimulus Package, Xbox Live went belly up under the strain of people downloading, and now Microsoft is offering buyers get 7 days free Live Gold as compensation.

'No More Heroes: Paradise' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In No More Heroes you play the role of Travis Touchdown, a hardcore anime fan who takes it upon himself to murder the top assassin's in the world, using the Wiimote to wield Travis' beam sword and kill off enemies in gruesome ways.

'Battle of the Immortals' Closed Beta To Commence Next Week

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battle of the Immortals is a 2.5D multiplayer game that incorporates eastern and western cultures ranging from Norse Mythology to the Qin Dynasty.

'Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2010' (NDS) Tournament Announced

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 2:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia marries intricate storylines and new gameplay features as its story mode proceeds with a parallel story arch from the animated series involving the reprise of the Dark Signers and their quest for supremacy over New Domino City

'Freekscape: Escape From Hell' (PSP) Announced, Coming This Week - Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Freekscape: Escape From Hell is a side-scrolling platformer game set in a 3D world. Players control a little demon named Freek, who finds a holy trident which infuses him with ideas of ascending to Heaven.

'After Burner Climax' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 1:10 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. Players dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.

Nexon America Giving Away In-Game Currency

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nexon America customers can now earn in-game currency by participating in offers made by Nexon’s business partners. The in-game money, called NX, can be used by players in any of Nexon’s games to purchase gear and other items for customization in the item shops.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, April 5, 2010

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added a Virtual Console, one WiiWare, and five NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Fishie Fishie, Learning with the PooYoos: Episode 2 (Wiiware), Game & Watch: Manhole, Game & Watch: Helmet, Game & Watch: Vermin, Mr. DRILLER: Drill Till You Drop (NDSiWare), and IronClad (VC).

'Warriors: Legends of Troy' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the age when Zeus Almighty ruled over immortals and men, what begins as a truce between two cities quickly erupts into a massive war that will shake the very foundations of Olympus. Two great armies clash not over home and country, but for the love of a single woman. The fates of these civilizations now stand upon the razor's edge.

Russian Syncopate Aiming For Chinese/Korean Games

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moscow-based Syncopate, specialized in online-game publishing, announced the start of its activities, and plans to source games from Chinese/Korean developers, and release them in Russia, CIS and European countries, as well as considering the possibility of publishing some Russian browser MMORPG games in China and Korea.

Nintendo DSiWare Celebrates Its First Anniversary

by Rainier on April 5, 2010 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In just one year’s time, the Nintendo DSiWare service has offered more than 150 downloadable games and applications that illustrate the service’s reputation as a playground for creativity.