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'Hitman 5' in Development At Rocksteady Studios, Not IO Interactive?

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 3:42 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, but according to actor Mark Sloan's resume, he has done mocap work for UK-based Rocksteady Studios, which is currently finishing up Batman: Arkham Asylum.

'Nancy Drew Dossier: Resorting to Danger' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Resorting to Danger, you assume the role of Nancy Drew and set out to foil a prankster bent on sabotaging the Redondo Spa.

'Music Wars 2010' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Music Wars 2010 will allow players to take on the role of a record label executive with the job of scouring the globe for new talent and turning them into chart-topping stars!

Capcom Bringing More Classic PSOne/PSP Games to PSN

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom has lifted the lid on the next batch of Capcom old skool love coming to PSP/PS3 owners. Resident Evil fans are going to have much to be happy about, as will all who've been asking for Dino Crisises, more Mega Manz the return of Powerstone, and even Capcom Puzzle World.

'Family Fun Football' (Wii) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Family Fun Football is a fun, arcade-style casual sports game for everyone to enjoy, where you can play against friends and family in vibrant themed football stadiums, or perhaps even in space!

People Spend More Time Playing Video Games Than Last Year

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nielsen Research data released this week shows that gamers are playing more this summer than last. June 2009's total video game console usage minutes went up 21% from the previous June with the average gamer logging 768 minutes, led by Microsoft's X360.

'Team Fortress 2' Classless Update Adds Hats, Maps and More

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

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. Valve is prepping a Classless Update adding 18 new hats for the various classes as well as a new community map.

'MotorStorm Arctic Edge' (PS2/PSP) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The MotorStorm festival has ripped-up the Monument Valley desert, it’s obliterated everything that stood in its path on The Island, and now it’s set for a whole new challenge. MotorStorm Arctic Edge sees the music, the festival and the brutal off-road racing arrive in the breathtaking yet lethal and unpredictable setting of Alaska.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) Introduces Wynne Character - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

Various Game Trailers #1663

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Section 8 [PS3/X360/PC] - Dev Diary Trailer #2
  • Sacred 2: Ice & Blood [PC] - Trailer
  • Tony Hawk: Ride [Wii/PS3/X360] - First Ride Trailer
  • Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream [Wii] - Trailer

  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

GamersGate Weekly Specials Aug. 11 - Aug. 16, 2009

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this week is the Meridian 4 5th anniversary week, so you get 50% off on all their titles, or get the entire Meridian 4 catalog for $79.95/€79.95/£69.95 and save $500 (86% discount). This coming weekend (Aug. 13-16) GSC World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is 50% off, and next week will see the launch of new titles such as All Aspect Warfare, Angel of Attack, and Return to Mysterious Island 2.

'NBA 2K10: Draft Combine' (ALL) Signs Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose as Spokesman

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA 2K10: Draft Combine will allow fans to create their own custom player with the utmost detail and, for the first time in the NBA 2K series, begin their career by experiencing the on-court life of an NBA hopeful going through the NBA Draft Combine at the world-renowned ATTACK Athletics gym in Chicago.

'Forza Motorsport 3' (X360) Shows Japanese Classics - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

'Prince of Persia' Soundtrack to be Performed Live ... in Australia

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inon Zur's orchestral music from Ubisoft's Prince of Persia games will be performed in front of a live audience for the first time as part of the "A Night in Fantasia 2009" at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Australia, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.

'Mini Fighter' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mini Fighter is a frenetic, side-scrolling fighting game that features massively multiplayer online battles of up to 210 combatants. Players can level-up their fighters and compete in a wide variety of modes, from Survival and Tag Team matches to Boss fights and daily Siege Warfare.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Limited Bonus Offer Adds 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen'

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 10:58 a.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 modes. With every purchase of specially marked copies of GH5 during the month of September, fans will be able to rock out with an advance copy of the unreleased Guitar Hero Van Halen long before it takes the stage in stores.

'The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest' (ALL) Gets Pushed Into 2010

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is a new 3rd person action adventure where players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy as they wield his sword, bow or spear on foot and on horseback through an action-packed gameplay experience. Originally slated for fall 2009, WBIE has delayed the game until Spring 2010.

'Silent Hill: Shattered Memories' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but will offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) - Vote for Your Favorite Achievement/Trophy

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.

'Baseball Blast!' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Offering a fun and unique new baseball experience, Baseball Blast! gives fans the opportunity to test their abilities in a variety of unique game modes, including skill challenges, puzzles, and trivia matches, as well as entertaining play-by-play commentary by popular baseball personalities.