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'Shorts' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shorts is a puzzle platform game based on the upcoming Warner Bros. movie in which a magical rainbow rock that grants wishes brings chaos to the peaceful suburbs. Players take on the role of four of their favourite characters from the movie as they work to return the community of Black Falls to normalcy by fixing wishes-gone-wrong.

'The Witcher: Enhanced Edition' v1.5 Patch Details, Date

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc.

'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (ALL) Authenticity - Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

'GTA: Chinatown Wars' (NDS) Coming to PSP

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.

'Champions Online' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 6:25 a.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.

'ArmA II' (ALL) Coming to North America, Gets Date

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArmA II is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

'Tekken 6' (ALL) Release Date, Pre-Order Details, Characters Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 6:19 a.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.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, June 22, 2009

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added a classic, one NDSi, and three WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Drill Sergeant Mindstrong, NEVES Plus, Family Mini Golf (Wiiware), SimEarth: The Living Planet (VC), Art Style: Boxlife (NDSiWare).

'Max Payne 3' (ALL) Release Date Revealed?

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Max Payne 3 tells the story of a retired police detective embroiled in a world of corruption, turmoil and intense violence. UK online retailer Play.com has a game listing that reveals Rockstar's Max Payne 3 is scheduled for Oct. 30, 2009, which has been confirmed as "a date given by the developers of the game."

'New Star Soccer 4' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

New Star Soccer 4 is an action-packed football career game where you can become the best player in the world. Whether you choose to start out at a premier team or in the lower leagues you will need to prove yourself on the pitch and off it. Build your skills in the training mini-games then grab the headlines on match day.

'Monster Hunter 3' (Wii) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Expected to make an appearance on the PS3, Capcom surprised everybody in Japan by announcing Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii instead. MH Tri-, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters.

'Championship Manager 2010' Announced, Dated - Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Championship Manager 2010, in development for two years, is the definitive football management game featuring a host of unique, cutting-edge technology including a bespoke 3D match engine with over 500 individual player animations.

'Ironclads: High Sea' - New Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A steam-ship period tactical naval simulator focusing on fleet-scale battles in real time. Manage financial and strategic aspects while planning your squadron's structure. Scramble your fleet to gain sea supremacy.

Xbox Live's Getting Overhaul, Performance Boost, New Features

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the last year's New Xbox Experience, Xbox 360 fans have been able to customize their avatars with various features and attributes. Major Nelson revealed in his latest podcast that Microsoft is preparing a new update, scheduled for later this year, that will make the dashboard faster, enhance performance, and overall make it better with a lot of very cool new features.

'WW2: Time of Wrath' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WW2: Time of Wrath is a turn-based grand strategy title, the highly improved and expanded sequel to WW2: Road to Victory, that puts the player in charge of the political, economic and military decisions of one or more Axis or Allied nations, including minor nations.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 21, 2009 @ 8:03 a.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.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (X360/PC) Also Coming to PS3?

by Rainier on June 21, 2009 @ 7:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Eagle eyes spotted a L4D 2 game listing on EA's PS3 section (in two separate places) including a mock up box covers, before it was taken down. It's not a secret Valve isn't a fan of PS3 development, so maybe EA is outsourcing the project like it did with the Orange Box.

'Sacred 2' (ALL) Add-on Still Coming

by Rainier on June 21, 2009 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When Ascaron filed for Chapter 11 a few months back, it revealed that an add-on for its recently released Sacred 2 was in development, as well as a 3rd installment in the franchise. When Kalypso acquired most brands, intangible assets and exploitation rights, it wasn't quite sure whether that included Sacred or not, but according to community manager Anca Adelina Finta, Ascaron still has the license for Sacred 2, and one of its subsidiary studios will continue working on the add-on.

'Torchlight' - New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2009 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Runic Games, former Flagship Studios developers responsible for Mythos, announced Torchlight, an adventure-themed action-MMORPG which emphasizes a simple and intuitive interface, fast and furious action, and a colorful and compelling game world.

Ubisoft E3 2009 Media Briefing Summary

by Reggie Carolipio on June 20, 2009 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2009

Not only did Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo have E3 briefings, but to make up for its missing UbiDays, the publisher/developer decided give us a brief look at their upcoming titles, and what to expect from E3 itself. James Cameron was on hand to talk about Avatar, Pelé was introducing a new soccer game for kids, and plenty more looks at the 2009, and beyond, lineup.