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'Band Hero' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Band Hero, you can come together with family and friends to ascend the virtual stage and rise to fame, bringing you a new genre of music focused on today’s hottest top-40 hits and classic anthems that everyone will know.

'Company of Heroes' - v2.601 Hotfix Patch Coming Soon

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 6:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic, and completely destructible, battlefield ever seen in a game. Relic is working on a hotfix patch to fix a bug in Panzerkrieg that prevents a player’s tank from respawning, and a few other tweaks.

Microsoft Expands Games on Demand, Xbox Live Deal Of The Week Offerings

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As part of last August's dashboard update, Microsoft added the Games on Demand feature, allowing you to download full X360 games instead of having to purchase physical copies. In Oct. Microsoft is expanding the downloadable portfolio with Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Grand Theft Auto IV, Army of Two, Dead Space and several others.

'Bayonetta' (ALL) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya. A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.

Is 10 Days in Italy to Review 'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Going Overboard?

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 2:20 p.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. Whether it's sending a $200 check, firing people for bad review scores, giving exclusives in return for a good score, or offering swanky "goodies," all sorts of questionable tactics are being used to sway writers into giving favorable reviews, so is sending people on a 10-day overseas trip to Italy going too far?

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2' (ALL) First DLC Brings Carnage - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 1:36 p.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.

'Borderlands' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 1:14 p.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.

'Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier' (PS2/PSP) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare for non-stop action and adventure as the duo travel across mysterious lands and take to the sky on a mission to save their planet from destruction. Take this incredible adventure with you anywhere on your PSP, or play it at home with PS2.

'Nostalgia' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong Londoner who amasses a group of companions to traverse the world in his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you’ll explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies, complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from unfathomable evil.

'Project Runway' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Project Runway video game will put players in the role of an aspiring fashion designer. Similar to the show, players will be presented with different challenges as they create designs and adorn models with hair, make-up, and accessories. Players can then become the model and strut their creations down the runway using the Wii Balance Board accessory.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 11:17 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 mode. Activision has release a three songs Party Play mode demo on Xbox Live.

'PT Boats: South Gambit' Expansion Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed.

Friday, October 9, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 10:04 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 ...

'Buccaneer: The Pursuit of Infamy' Gets Euro Date - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buccaneer is a single and multiplayer game where players strive to become the most infamous pirate captain of all time and etch their name in The Hall of Infamy.

'DJ Hero' (ALL) Demo Day At GameStop Gets You Swanky Prizes

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. Be among the first to play DJ Hero on national DJ Hero Demo Day at GameStop stores in the United States on Sunday, Oct. 11th, 2009 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

'Cake Mania 3' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cake Mania 3 boasts new features that will attract everyone from loyal fans to first time players. More than 80 new levels, 30 new customers and 6 beautiful time-spanning environments test Jill's speed and efficiency.

'Ninja Captains' (NDS/Wii) Goes Fishing - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ninja Captains is a party game that not only offers 20 unique games that are both fun and challenging, but the Wii version also lets up to 4 players join the action and compete for high score supremacy.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Brütal Legend 3-Pack, Black Tide, Blink-182, Satriani, Kansas and L7

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Dante's Inferno' (PS3/X360) Story Written by Hollywood Screenwriter

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice. Academy Award-nominated writer Will Rokos, best known for Monster's Ball, is writing the story line for Dante’s Inferno.

'Scivelation' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2009 @ 7:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scivelation, previously known as Salvation, is an Unreal Engine 3 powered story driven, 3rd person action game offering an unrelenting interactive experience, hurling the player into a blockbuster journey, steeped in conflict and veiled in uncertainty.