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Widescreen Games Shut Down

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 5:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

French studio Widescreen Games, known for Black Buccaneer and Wild Water Adrenaline, is no more. Today, Bankruptcy Court of Lyon liquidated the studio, which found itself in financial problems after CD Projekt canceled development on its multiplatform RPG, The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf. Negotiations were underway with Namco Bandai Games to pick up the title, but with the recent Atari transition, there were too many complexities, and talks seized. With no other projects in the pipeline, the studio was forced to call it quits, and a large number of the employees have already been snapped up by Ubisoft (thanks Gamekult).

'WonderKing' - Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 5:12 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.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) July DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).

'Walk It Out' (Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Walk It Out invites players to experience a revolutionary workout where walking to the beat of great music unlocks the secrets of a rich, interactive world, while burning calories and increasing fitness!

PlayStation Store Gets Battlefield 1943, PSP Games, Demos, Music Tracks

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Buzz Jr. Robo Jam ($4.99), Battlefield: 1943 ($14.99), demos for Ghostbusters and Battlefield: 1943, DLCs for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, Cross Edge, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires, Midnight Club Los Angeles, Skate 2, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and downloadable PSP games (Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol and XS Junior League Soccer).

'Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Returns the Call of Duty

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Shortly after being unveiled earlier this year Activision indicated that it had dropped the Call of Duty moniker to make the game stand on its own, but by introducing the official boxcover art, it seems that Modern Warfare 2 is back into the Call of Duty fold.

'Need for Speed Nitro' (NDS/Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Boasting a wholly unique look and feel, Need for Speed Nitro delivers the fun and exhilaration of high-speed racing, as you battle through the mayhem of aggressive cops, take corners at 150 mph, and own the competition on extreme tracks.

'MechWarrior 4' to be Released for Free

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 12:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Piranha Games working on MechWarrior 5, Smith & Tinker announced that, in celebration of BattleTech's 25th anniversary, its predecessor will be released for free by MekTek Studios along with its expansion packs. MechWarrior marks an epic struggle to reclaim your birthright as you command an awesomely armed 40-foot tall, 80-ton, 90-mile per hour war machine across the remote battlefields of a hostile world.

'Avernum VI' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 12:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spiderweb Software's Avernum VI, the final game in the series, is set in the world of Avernum, an enormous series of caves far below the surface of the world. Travel into the strange subterranean land of Avernum, full of dungeons, labyrinths, and constant warfare.

'Forza Motorsport 3' (X360) Won't Have Night Racing, Weather or Rally

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 12:23 p.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 on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe. Turn 10 community manager Che Chou confirmed there will be "no weather, night racing, or rally in the game."

'One Piece: Unlimited Cruise Ep. 2' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In One Piece: Unlimited Cruise, the motley crew of Straw Hat Pirates find themselves aboard the Thousand Sunny ship, the ship of 1,000 seas, as they set sail to a variety of mysterious islands and begin their fantastic adventures.

Summer of Arcade Titles Dated and Priced

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year Microsoft launched a new initiative, the Summer of Arcade, going all out with big new titles for Xbox Live Arcade. This year is no different, and starting the new season on July 22, the list of titles (and prices) have been revealed.

'Shatter' (PSN) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with a modern-crafted production approach.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Partial Tracklist #3

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:40 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. 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.

'Warriors Orochi 2' (PSP) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warriors Orochi 2 takes place after the events of the original, featuring an overwhelming lineup of over 90 playable characters from both franchises including Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends, plus new characters from Chinese and Japanese history.

'Unbound Saga' (PSP) Introduces The Maker - New Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Unbound Saga is a 3D side-scrolling brawler set in a satirical comic book universe, where enemies are drawn onto the screen and madcap battles travel from panel to panel through a post-apocalyptic landscape. Break off a weapon and rage off the page!

'Sword of the New World' Celebrates 2nd Anniversary With New Content

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sword of the New World is a free-to-play MMORPG modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing its Multiple Character Control system. Celebrating its 2nd anniversary SotNW will add new areas, NPC, raid instance and more ...

Good Old Games Adds Rebellion Classics, Ground Control, Evil Genius and More

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Good Old Games made an agreement with Rebellion to offer the UK developer's classic titles as digital download, while also adding Ground Control + Dark Conspiracy add-on, Evil Genius, Lords of Magic: Special Edition, Empire Earth: Gold Edition, as well as a weekend long 20% reduction on TopWare Interactive titles.

'Magna Carta 2' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 7:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Magna Carta 2, an Unreal Engine 3 powered RPG, introduces an original new storyline driven by intense themes of love, hate, politics, betrayal and the ultimate question of choosing one’s own fate. Players are immersed in the world of the Lanzheim Continent, a conflict-ridden land deeply divided by a fierce civil war.

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

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 7:17 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.