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'Audition' Content Update Adds Clothes, Songs, Modes and More

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With simple directional and space bar keystrokes, Audition, a free-to-play online dance sensation, players perform hip-hop style dance steps and choreographed routines which require precise timing and rhythm.

'Borderlands' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.

'Scribblenauts' (NDS) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Scribblenauts the player uses the NDS touch-screen to help his character, Maxwell, acquire the starite in each level by solving a series of puzzles. In order complete each puzzle, players will use the stylus and notepad to write down the word for any object that comes to mind in order to reach the goal.

Forza Motorsport 3 (X360) Adds Circuit de Catalunya/EuroSport Compacts - Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 10:36 a.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.

'Wolfenstein' (ALL) to Co-Sponsor the 'Inglourious Basterds' Premiere

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 10:25 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.

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 10:13 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.

'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bryan Lee O'Malley's video game reference ridden comic book series Scott Pilgrim will be made into a side-scrolling beat-em-up with over the top combat. Scott Pilgrim, bass guitarist for totally average garage band, falls in love with Ramona Flowers, but in order to date her, he has to defeat her seven evil exes who are trying to kill him.

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

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 9:01 a.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.

'Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2' (PS3) Gets Euro Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ultimate Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions.

38 Studios Narrows Down Copernicus MMO Release Date

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Led by the artistic vision of Todd McFarlane and the enthralling storytelling of R. A. Salvatore, 38 Studios is developing an original IP – a world made up of fantastical elements, settings, characters, creatures, rules and experiences. The IP will encompass multiple media forms including the online game experience that is currently scheduled for release in Dec. 2010, according to the Boston Globe.

'Darkest of Days' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Integrates In-Game Ads, Depeche Mode Music, and More

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:58 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. According to reports, Valve plans to integrate product placement, and so far will include music, artwork and likenesses from Depeche Mode.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) Also Coming to PS3?

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise. According to GameFly, Square Enix plans to bring the Star Ocean title to PS3, although no date was provided.

'Tropico 3' (X360/PC) System Requirements Revealed

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.

'Planet 51' (ALL) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's Planet 51, based on its upcoming animated film, is a galactic sized alien adventure comedy from the writer of Shrek and Shrek 2.The story revolves around American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker who lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot there.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:56 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:

'Cabela's Outdoor Adventures' (Wii/PS3/X360/PC) Announced

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cabela's Outdoor Adventures features North America's top outdoor destinations, over 50 hunting and fishing adventures and intensive use of gear and tactics, such as animal calls and stealth skills.

'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5' (PS2) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 takes you on a heart-pounding adventure from the point of Naruto's return to Konoha to end of the 2nd Sasuke Rescue Arc. Our hero finds himself once again taking on an ever more devious and powerful succession of enemies, relying on his friends and ninja skills to win the day.

Square Enix/Eidos' GamesCom 2009 Lineup

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Square Enix Europe and Eidos announced its line-up of combined titles which will be on show at GamesCom 2009 (August 19th – 23rd), such as Supreme Commander 2, Order of War, FF XIII, Mini Ninjas, Batman, and many more...