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'Wheelspin' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wheelspin is a high-energy racing, high-impact game spread across a wide range of inter-planetary tracks and features three engaging modes as well as robust multiplayer options.

'Squeeballs Party' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Squeeballs are 12 small, cuddly toy characters that are manufactured on a remote and secret island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Before they can be sold to children around the world, Squeeballs must be fully put to the test…to the point of destruction! You can blow up, cook, slice, bat, bowl, shoot and skim the Squeeballs through over 170 mini-game challenges.

College Student Facing 10 Years for Console Modding

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matthew Crippen, a 27-year-old California State University student, has been arrested on federal charges that he illegally modified Xbox, PlayStation and Wii consoles to enable the machines to play pirated video games. Crippen, who was released Monday night after posting $5,000 bail, is in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and is scheduled for arraignment on Aug. 10, where he faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

'Wolfenstein' (ALL) More Multiplayer Details Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination. While Endrant Studios spilled the multiplayer beans a few weeks ago, there's more ...

'NBA 2K10: Draft Combine' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 7:00 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.

'Sacred 2' (PC) Developer Shuts Down

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 6:57 p.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. When Ascaron filed for bankruptcy protection it filed sold off most of its franchises to Koch Media, but kept Sacred 2 as it was developing an addon, which is now nearing completion. Ascaron Studio 2 announced that it is shutting down, with only a handful people remaining who are finalizing various localizations.

'Tony Hawk: Ride' (Wii/PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Tony Hawk: Ride players will have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing for unprecedented freedom and movement.

Various Game Trailers #1657

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:55 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:

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled [XBLA] - Launch Trailer
  • Spectrobes: Origins [Wii] - Who Are Rallen and Jeena Trailer


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

'This is Vegas' (PS3/X360/PC) Not Canceled After All

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

This is Vegas is an open world, lifestyle action experience, where you live out your Vegas fantasies by fighting, gambling, driving and partying your way through the most decadent, fast-paced and wildest city in the world. Originally scheduled for late 2008 and then pushed to 2009, last weekend it seemed all but certain that the game was canceled when Gamestop removed it from its database, but WBIE fired back today saying that This is Vegas is still in production.

'Final Fantasy XIII' (PS3/X360) - 14 New Screens

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

FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.

'Texas Cheat 'Em' (ALL) Finally Getting PC Date

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

Texas Cheat 'Em is a new take on the classic Texas Hold ‘Em rules, turning an average online poker table upside down by layering party games and other gambling minigames on top of the basic rules, and allowing players to cheat to win! Released on PSN and XBL in May 2009, Texas Cheat 'Em is finally coming to Steam on Aug. 10.

Former Take-Two CEO Joins Southpeak Board of Directors

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Interactive announced that Paul Eibeler, former Take Two and Microsoft executive, has joined its Board of Directors.

'CrimeCraft' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) Goes Back in Time With Historic DLC

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots — and use their character's abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers via PSN. Media Molecule revealed that next week it will release History Kit/Costume DLCs with new objects, decorations, music, sounds, materials and stickers from various eras (Oriental, Arabic, Egyptian, Gothic, etc).

'Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring everyone's favorite musical group, Alvin and The Chipmunks and their girl group rivals The Chipettes making their video game debut, this rhythm action game challenges your timing and musical skills as you perform in a variety of concert locations.

'Armored Core 3' (PSP) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally released on the PS2 in 2002, Armored Core 3 is getting ported to the PSP, with the addition of a multiplayer mode. The game is based around one entity that ruled the world, The Controller. As time went on several powerful Corporations came on the scene, waging war with each other in their struggles to gain absolute power.

'Alan Wake' (ALL) Petition Asks Microsoft to Explain Itself

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée and comes face to face with his darkest nightmares. An online petition (endorsed by Remedy) has been started asking Microsoft to explain why it suddenly decided to halt the PC development, and strongly urges them to reconsider.

'Tornado Outbreak' (Wii/PS3/X360) Story & Character Details - Trailer

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

Tornado Outbreak is an action adventure game that has you take control of a raging tornado as you tear through open environments, chewing up the landscape and spitting out everything in your path.

'Gran Turismo' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gran Turismo is built for optimal performance and fun racing excitement on the PSP, featuring more than 800 vehicle models from the world’s top manufacturers (over 4,500 total paint variations) and more than 30 tracks (60+ total layouts), including famous world circuits, city courses and other environments.

'Deca Sports' (Wii) Drops Its Retail Price

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Deca Sports is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer. Having sold well over a million units, and with a sequel coming later this year, Hudson has dropped the price for its 10-Sport party game from $29.99 to $19.99.