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'Disciples III: Renaissance' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.

Codemasters Drops ArchLord, WebZen Picks It Up

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. Codemasters announced today that on Oct. 2, 2009 it will shut down the European/North American servers, and will be transitioning across to Webzen.

'The Beatles: Rock Band' (ALL) In-Store Events At Best Buy

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography.

'Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun' (Wii) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fun for the whole family, Outdoor Fun has something to offer everyone with a wide variety of engaging and addictive party games featuring martial arts, team sports, individual athletics, and challenging brain games.

Funcom Opens New Studio in Montréal

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Funcom announced the establishment of a new development studio in Montréal, Canada, where it will build a strong and competent development team that will work on several games in the Funcom portfolio, while moving a certain number of key personnel over to the new studio.

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) Shows Off NVIDIA PhysX - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane.

'Battlefield 2' - v1.50 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. This v1.50 patch noyl only adds extra Vista support, a new map (Operation Blue Pearl) and various tweaks and bugs fixes, but will also include the Euro Forces and Armored Fury, for free!

'Tower of Shadow' (Wii) Now Known As 'Lost in Shadow' - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost In Shadow is an mystery/platform title that follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress.

Xbox 360 Sees 43% Sales Increase In UK

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In light of last week's price drop, Microsoft's Xbox 360 is already reaping the rewards as it sees a 43% sales increase compared to the week prior according to ChartTrack. While Sony's PS3 saw a boost in sales numbers following its price drop at GamesCom 09, the rush tappered off and turnover dropped 20%, possibly fans instead holding out for the launch of the PS3 Slim.

Wii Drops Fee, Owners Get to Access the Internet for Free

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

Nintendo is offering an easy way for Wii console owners to access the Internet without a computer. Effective immediately, people who want to browse the Internet using their Wii consoles will be able to do so at no added cost.

'Runes of Magic' Content Update Adds Demon Lord - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 features fast paced Naruto Shippuden 3D fighting action with the addition of an all-new Quest Mode, new characters, wireless multiplayer, jutsu and a storyline based on the Naruto Shippuden animated series.

'Empire: Total War' v1.4 Patch Coming Late Sept.

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | 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.

Capcom to Use Havok Physics Middleware in All Triple-A Titles

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Havok announced that it continues to expand its business into the Japanese game development community as it signed a significant deal with Capcom, which will make Havok Physics its development tool of choice for upcoming titles Lost Planet 2 and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles.

'A Christmas Carol' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney's A Christmas Carol is an adventure puzzler that celebrates the spirit of the holidays with a Scrooge twist. It is the only video game inspired by the re-envisioned classic Dickens tale and gives Nintendo DS players a fantastical, super-sensory adventure with engaging activities for the yuletide season.

'Audition' Enters Second Season With New Music, Enhancements And Upgrades

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With simple directional and space bar keystrokes, Audition, a free-to-play online dance sensation, players perform hip-hop style dance steps and choreographed routines which require precise timing and rhythm.

'Cities XL' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 7:00 a.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. The Limited Edition includes 16 bonus items in a special pack.

'Mytheon' Shows Off Character Classes - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 6:43 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.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 6:10 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:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Kidz Sports: Crazy Mini Golf 2' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed in collaboration with crazy golf champions, Crazy Mini Golf 2 is the perfect Wii family gaming experience, a larger-than-life, party game that mimics the action and excitement of this popular sport, while also supporting the new Motion Plus Controller for the most realistic and accurate putting movement.