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Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 3:55 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:

  • Fuel (PC)

  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Puzzle Bobble Galaxy' (NDS) Gets Euro Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Puzzle Bobble Galaxy, known in North America as Space Bust-A-Move, is a match-three arcade puzzle game starring the Bub and Bob dinosaur brothers from the Bubble Bobble game. Players will embark on a magnificent adventure set in space as they help battle against powerful enemies who are trying to rule the entire universe.

'MapleStory' Content Update Adds New Maps, New Monster and Special Events

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world.

Strategy First Summer Sale Gives You 50% Off

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First is giving 50% off on ALL of its titles hosted on their website. Incredible savings can also be found on the ‘Take No Prisoners’ 20 pack which for a limited time will feature 50% off the regular $69.99 for a savings over $200.

'Tekken 6' (ALL) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 7:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.

'Damnation' (PS3/X360/PC) Developers Laid Off

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 7:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts, pesenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict. According to court documents, the entire Blue Omega development team has been laid off following several lawsuits with subcontractors VelvetElvis (for low quality work) and Point of View (for continuing development after Codemasters removed Blue Omega from the game) and low sales in general.

Various Game Trailers #1634

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Darksiders: Wrath of War [PS3/X360] - Trailer #8
  • BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger [PS3/X360] - Launch Trailer
  • Tales of Monkey Island [Wii/PC] - Gameplay Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'WonderKing' - New Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 5:35 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.

'Dawn of War II' v1.4 Patch Goes Open Beta Tomorrow

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 5:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WH40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. The v1.4 patch will add new features, major balance improvements, new content, and the World Builder/map editor.

'Champions Online' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

'Warhammer Online' - 4th of July Live Event Gets You XP/Renown Boost

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

Capcom Reviving 'Onimusha' Series

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom's hack-and-slash (and sometimes a little RPG) series Onimusha has not been heard of since 2006's Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, but if clues on the new teaser site are any indication, the franchise might be making a comeback. At the end of last week, a teaser site only featured the number "1560," which refers to the setting of the first title, and subsequently other numbers have appeared, 1573 and 1582, which are the dates for the second and third installment, respectively. While there is no official announcement yet, it seems clear that Capcom is prepping a new title in the series.

'Wolfenstein' (PS3/X360/PC) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic 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.

'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs reunites fans with Scrat, Sid, Manny and Diego in an all-new quest based on the upcoming film. As the unlikely herd travels across the tundra and beyond, they stumble upon another world - a lush Dinosaur World teeming with jungles, mysterious plants, fierce dinosaurs, wild new adventures and several new friends.

'Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before.

Ubisoft Snags 'Asterix' License From Atari, Developing NDS Game

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced that it will develop a video game based on the adventures of the legendary Asterix cartoon, featuring a two player mode, 4 different locations and 20 mini-games where players will need to protect their village from the Romans.

'Undead Knights' (PSP) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Playing as the anti-hero, rage through the wrath of fearless enemies and build the nastiest and most profane army you can think of in this new-style invasion action game. Prepare to wash the mouth of your army with soap as they can’t help but engage in zombie bashing dialogue over a raging metal soundtrack that helps you channel your inner anger.

'Carcassonne' (XBLA/PC) Coming to NDS

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Become a master strategist in the medieval world with Carcassonne. The medieval countryside thrives as you and your opponents strategically place your tiles and complete towns, roads, and farms while amassing the most points.

'Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment' (PSN/XBLA) - Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is a tactical role-playing game for XBL/PSN where two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. In a small town on their border is a simple church orphanage, home to young Tobias Martin. Caught in the tide of battle, Tobias and his comrades enlist to fight for peace - and revenge.

GamersGate Adds Iceberg Interactive Titles to its Portfolio

by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GamersGate announced a distribution deal with Iceberg Interactive to distribute select titles worldwide. Poker Simulator is now available on GamersGate, and additional titles including The Last Chariot of the Gods and Bee Smart will be available in the coming months.