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'R.U.S.E.' VIP Beta Adds New Content - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In R.U.S.E., players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the gameplay.

Smithsonian Plans The Art of Video Games Exhibition

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 7:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Many museums have explored art inspired by video games, but The Art of Video Games will be the first to examine comprehensively the evolution of video games themselves as an artistic medium.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3' (PSP) - 8 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Patch in The Works

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 5:07 p.m. PST | 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. Ubisoft revealed it is working on a patch to address various issues, one being a reported problem with Sequence 11, when you quit the game right after upon return you get stuck in the hideout.

'Big Bulldozer Game' Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 4:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Toy cranes, dump trucks and other machines are very popular among young boys. Even adults have fond memories of them. But strangely enough there aren't many video games that feature them. The few that do, are realistic simulations lacking any form of gameplay.

'Crime Scene' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 3:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crime Scene you are part of the forensic police department and have to find and analyze clues with sophisticated equipment, interrogate witnesses and suspects, build a file with enough proof so there is no room for doubt and condemn the guilty!

'ModNation Racers' (PS3) Beta Commences Dec. 18

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can create their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community.

'Empire: Total War' Now Accepting Multiplayer Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 3:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Empire: Total War will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. As previously announced, a the 1 vs. 1 campaign multiplayer open beta for Empire: Total War is now available, go sign up, while the promised DLC is now also available on Steam (thanks Blues).

'Final Fantasy XIII' (PS3/X360) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m. PST | 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.

'Need for Speed Shift' (ALL) $30,000 Gaming contest

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

'Portal' (ALL) Lead Teams Up With Airtight Games

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Kim Swift, known best for her team lead role on Portal, has joined Airtight Games (Dark Void) as a Project Lead.  She will build and lead a team in the development of games aimed at a more diverse audience.

'Super Street Fighter IV' (ALL) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 1:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV, such as classic combatants from previous SF games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.

'Star Trek Online' Pre-Order Incentives Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 12:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 12:11 p.m. PST | 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.

'Dead to Rights: Retribution' (ALL) - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Returning to Grant City, a boom town gone bust that is falling to the worst excesses of crime, greed and corruption; Dead to Rights: Retribution follows vice cop Jack Slate as he fights to expose shadowy figures that will stop at nothing to exert their deadly influence over the crumbling metropolis.

'Forza Motorsport 3' (X360) Soundtrack Becomes Available Next Week

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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

'Perfect Dark' (XBLA) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 8:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rare's favorite gung-ho future field operative finally gets the chance to relive That Thing With The Skedar on Xbox Live Arcade. Whether it's your first, second or tenth time facing off against the sly dataDyne Corporation and their allies, just be sure to keep a steady grip on your Falcon 2 as you prepare for infiltration.

'The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom' Narrows Down Release Date

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom gives gamers the opportunity to choose the best way to lead their kingdom to victory, in a rich environment set in middle-Europe during the early Renaissance. Ubisoft has narrowed down the original spring 2010 launch window to March 2010.

'Quantum Theory' (PS3) Gets Delayed, Also Coming to Xbox 360 - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 8:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Tecmo's third-person shooter players take on the role of the massive, gun-wielding warrior Syd and battle through intense action sequences in an unpredictable, shape-shifting battlefield. In addition to single player campaign, Quantum Theory also supports four modes of online multiplayer, complete with voice chat for real-time communication.

'Brütal Legend' (PS3/X360) to Get More DLCs

by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2009 @ 7:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Brütal Legend is a 3rd person action/adventure starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand. Tim Schafer revealed that “We definitely want to do more DLC for both single-player and multiplayer, as well as some tuning patches."