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'All Points Bulletin' to be Subscription-Free

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

All Points Bulletin (APB) takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world multiplayer setting in a modern, crime-ridden city. While the retail price itself is still under discussion, Realtime Worlds revealed that there will be no monthly subscription fee for APB.

'Supreme Ruler 2020' Gold' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 9:51 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.

'Academy of Champions' (Wii) More Super Moves - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft's Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world's most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm is your team member and mentor.

'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 8:42 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.

'Where the Wild Things Are' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Where the Wild Things Are is an action/adventure where you assume the role of the rambunctious young Max and can explore the island of the Wild Things, journey across its dangerous terrain, overcome hazardous obstacles and battle fierce creatures.

'Lips: Number One Hits' (X360) Gets New Features, Release Dates

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 7:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grab your friends and family and warm up those vocal chords! It’s time to transform your next get-together into a memory-making musical affair with Lips: Number One Hits. Combined with the original game, Lips: Number One Hits sets the stage for the ultimate singing party with a new collection of global chart-topping songs to satisfy even the choosiest of performers.

'Stargate Worlds' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain.

'Blur' (ALL) Uses Image Metrics' Facial Animation

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 6:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.

'Kidz Sports: Crazy Mini Golf 2' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed in collaboration with crazy golf champions, Crazy Mini Golf 2 is the perfect Wii family gaming experience, a larger-than-life, party game that mimics the action and excitement of this popular sport, while also supporting the new Motion Plus Controller for the most realistic and accurate putting movement.

'Zeno Clash' Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Zeno Clash, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world with the beautiful environments, where you will encounter incredible challenges.

'StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty' - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, August 17, 2009

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added a VC, two NDSi, and two WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit, Family Slot Car Racing (Wiiware), Brain Age Express: Sudoku, Guitar Rock Tour (NDSiWare), and The Revenge of Shinobi (VC).

'Football Genius: The Ultimate Quiz' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Football Genius: The Ultimate Quiz announced by the sports label of the publisher RTL interactive GmbH from Cologne, Germany, promises sociable multiplayer fun focusing on the world's most popular sport. From general know-how about Football down to true insider questions, the quiz challenges players' knowledge of all things related to the vast world of Football.

'Mini Ninjas' (ALL) Demos Coming August 19, 2009

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai.

'Spore Hero' (NDS/Wii) Gets Release Dates - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Building on the franchise's core tenets of creativity, exploration and adventure, Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena will immerse Nintendo fans into all-new experiences when the games launch this year.

'SuperCar Challenge' (PS3) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

System 3's SuperCar Challenge is a high-octane racing game featuring both arcade and simulation tarmac thrills, heralding the addition of the sexiest supercars on the planet while improving on its spiritual prequel (Ferrari Challenge) in every way.

'Fairytale Fights' (ALL) Gets Release Dates, PC Edition in 2010

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

In Fairytale Fights players choose one favorite fairytale character with whom they will try and save a fantasy world from certain doom. Luckily many different weapons lay around in this fairytale world, which players can use to shoot and carve up enemies… and this is where the fun begins!

Monday, August 17, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 3:16 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:

'1 vs. 100' (X360) Beta Played by 2.5 Million People

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TV game show 1 vs. 100 is coming to Xbox Live Primetime, pitting one member against 100 others from around the world. Eliminate the opposition by correctly answering questions, hoping that the opponents will answer incorrectly and be eliminated from the game, so you can win great prizes. Since the Beta season commenced, more than 2.5 million people have downloaded 1 vs. 100 on Xbox Live.

'Hitman 5' Still At IO Interactive, Claims Eidos

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While a fifth installment in the Hitman franchise is not really much of a surprise, Eidos has yet to officially announce its existence. With last year's movie having done quite well and rumors of a second one in the planning stages, CEO Ian Livingstone revealed a few months ago that IO Interactive would be in charge of Hitman 5. Last week, actor Mark Sloan's resume stated that he did Hitman mo-cap at UK-based Rocksteady Studios for Hitman 5, but a new statement from Eidos' Livingstone says that the Batman developer is not working on the game, and as far as he knows, IO is still on the job.