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'C&C Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge' (PS3/X360) Revealed

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge is a real-time strategy game in which players control different factions vying for global supremacy in the wake of global war and occupation. The PC exclusive Red Alert 3: Uprising included a new Commander's Challenge mode, which is most likely now coming to PS3/X360 and DLC.

'U-Wars' (PSP/X360/PC) Gets Scored - New Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

U-Wars is a tactical sci-fi third person shooter set up an ultra realistic subaqueous scenario. Combining the thrill of an undersea setting with a cinematic approach and a superior story line U-Wars is the first lifelike underwater action experience.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 1:50 p.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. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.

'TMNT: Smash-Up' (Wii) New Characters #2 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up is the first Ninja Turtles video game that is not directly tied to a movie, television show or comic book. The 4-player action brawler features a variety of battle modes including online multiplayer gameplay, minigames, and an original story mode for single player co-created with Peter Laird.

'WonderKing' Enters Closed Beta Stage

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Players will challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat as they strive to become the Wonderking that will bring light to the shadows of darkness. There is a wide variety of customization available from clothing to facial features and hairstyles. WonderKing will be free-to-play and offer players the ability to acquire tools, weapons and mounts from the item mall.

'Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey' (NDS/Wii/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

"Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey” is an original interactive adventure for the whole family, as players scour the virtual globe in search of Waldo, his friends and other hidden objects, playable in single and multiplayer mode.

$10,000 Invent-A-Game Challenge Winner Announced

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier this year Best Buy and EA in association with The United Inventors Association and By Kids For Kids launched the Invent-A-Game Challenge competition offering America's young people a chance to design an online game that EA will produce, with as Grand Prize a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond.

'Cities XL' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting you take your game online, and interact with others in a massive online environment.

PAX 10 Independent Games ShowCase 2009 Winners Announced

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After sifting through over 150 submissions from a gaggle of gameplay types and a plethora of platforms, a panel of game industry experts have selected the ten best submissions to be recognized as The PAX 10.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) Gives You Bird's Eye View - Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 12:44 p.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.

'Bakugan: Battle Brawlers' (ALL) Playable at Comic-Con

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Activision announced an agreement with Nelvana Enterprises to develop video games based on the toy and action animated TV series Bakugan, which tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction.

Thursday, July 16, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 9:23 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:

'Resident Evil 5' (ALL) Reveals PC Release Dates - Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

'Marvel vs. Capcom 2' (PS3/X360) Pins Down PSN Release Date

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Teased at over the past few weeks, Capcom and Marvel officially announced that the oft-requested fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The classic fighter pits some of Capcom’s familiar faces against a host of Marvel Comic’s biggest names in explosive three-on-three team battles.

'Chronos Twins DX' (Wii) - Facts, Features & Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chronos Twins DX offers an amazing space-time travel on which our tireless character Nec will find adventure, action, platforms and ingenious time puzzles. Do you dare to control Nec on two parallel times at the same time?

'Madden NFL 10' (ALL) Goes Gold, Demos Dated

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

'Mytheon' Shows Off Warcaster - New Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mytheon is an online micro transaction game that uniquely combines the best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with an emphasis on collectability and combat, set within a fantasy universe steeped in mythologies from across the globe.

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) Will Get No More DLCs

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. When ME launched, DICE promised DLCs would follow shortly, but apart from the Time Trial Map Pack earlier this year, nothing has been heard of. According to EA PR, there are no immediate plans for any DLCs and with ME 2 in development, it is safe to say that there won't be any at all.

'Colin McRae: DiRT 2' (ALL) Pins Down Release Dates - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

'Satisfashion' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Satisfashion puts players in the stylish shoes of up-and-coming fashion designer Grace Styles. Under the tutelage of Niles, the founder of world-renowned design firm Satisfashion, the player must dress and manage a collection of high-strung models, preparing them for fashion shows spanning the globe from Milan to Paris to Tokyo.