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'Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising' (ALL) Shows Off Co-Op - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modelling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.

'Debut' Coming to North America

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Debut will leverage the power of the music genre in a free to play, casual MMO offering. Players who are accustomed to single player music and dance games will be able to experience the fun of a rich multi-player experience with deep community, highly customizable characters and great songs.

'Revenge of the Balloon-Headed Mexican' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Time Gentlemen, Please! is a classic point & click adventure game, dragged into the 21st century with over-indulgent use of all the different colors, a full soundtrack and those trendy particle effects the kids seem to need, to enjoy themselves these days. Revenge of the Balloon-Headed Mexican is the first episode in the ongoing saga of loveably-haphazard geeks Dan and Ben.

'Pioneering: Explore the Early American West' - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pioneering: Explore the Early American West is a first person RPG/Adventure game set during the early American Revolution. Utilizing open world campaigns and multiple routes to completion, Pioneering immerses players in the world of the wildest of wests, bringing to life one of the most dynamic and complex periods in American history.

'Gratuitous Space Battles' Pre-Order Gets You Beta Access

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gratuitous Space Battles is a strategy / management / simulation game that does away with all the base building and delays and gets straight to the meat and potatoes of science-fiction games: The big space battles fought by huge spaceships with tons of laser beams and things going 'zap!', 'ka-boom!' and 'ka-pow!'. Fans who pre-order the game will get access to the beta.

Wii Fit Plus Gets Release Date, NDS And Wiimote Get New Colors

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wii Fit Plus offers a range of new features and enhancements to help players reinvigorate their workouts, along with exercises and balance games designed to keep them fun. At the 2009 GameStop Manager Conference Nintendo announced that the Wii Fit Plus game will launch in North America on Oct. 4.

'Mars' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 9:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mars is a Sci-fi RPG action game that innovatively merges character development and light and rhythmic fights. it takes you on a journey deep into an original futuristic universe and presents you with scenarios dealing with difference, racism and environment.

'Unreal Tournament 3' Community Bonus Pack 3: Vol. 4 Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 9:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In UT3 you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. This Community Bonus Pack includes 11 new levels, 1 new gametype, 2 new pickups and 1 new character.

Sony PS3 v3.0 Firmware Release Imminent

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 9:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony is about to release a new v3.0 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates cosmetic changes that improve navigation on your PS3, changes to the design, look and feel of the XMB, a redesigned status indicator and Friends List, support for new avatars and dynamic themes,  as well as other personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience.

'Splosion Man (X360) Title Update To Plug Exploit In Prep of Contest

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 8:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action/platformer based around the simple concept of 'splosions and the ridiculousness that ensues, featuring up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, local and online, a story mode chock full of hilarious cinemas seamlessly integrated into gameplay, epic boss battles, and it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade.

Ubisoft's New Toronto Studio Headed by Jade Raymond

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In July Ubisoft announced that it was opening a new studio in Toronto, with a CA$263 million investment from local government. While the studio has yet to open its doors, CEO Yannis Mallat announced today that former Assassin's Creed producer Jade Raymond will be in charge of the day-to-day operations.

'Critter Crunch' (PS3) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Critter Crunch players take control of the oh-so-cuddly Biggs, a lovable jungle creature with an iron-clad stomach, indomitable tongue and fierce devotion to his offspring. Biggs is in search of the jewel-rich critters that invade his habitat once a season, and using his tongue to pluck them from their vines, stuffs them into the waiting mouths of larger critters.

'EVE Online: Dominion' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EVE Online is an MMO game set in a world of galactic proportions, governed by a hyper-capitalistic economy where space flight is the path to all commerce, communication, and conflict. CCP announced the 11th free expansion, overhauling the current sovereignty mechanics, adding some new epic arcs for pirate factions, integrating a social networking platform known as COSMOS, setting CCP artists free to rebeautify planets and more.

'Dark Void' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentive - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 3:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action. Fans who pre-order at Gamestop (and select stores in Europe & Australia) will get an in-game gold jetpack with unlimited boost.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Goes on Tour With Bar Nights Initiative

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Rock Band Bar Nights lets U.S. bar owners to host their own Rock Band Nights, giving them a cutting-edge in-bar entertainment option to help increase foot traffic and provide Rock Band fans with the opportunity to take the stage for a true rock star experience, including a five-song preview disc from The Beatles: Rock Band.

Defense Grid: The Awakening And Yo-Ho Kablammo This Week's XBLA Titles

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels, featuring beautiful environments, spectacular effects, and a dynamic, engaging soundtrack. Yo-Ho Kablammo is a frantic action-packed game set in a pirate world where you blast your foes with cannon fire, collect numerous power-ups to give you the upper hand, and collect the spoils of your victory.

'Fireburst' (PS3/X360/PC) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fireburst is a new off-road action racing game that sends you into a fiery, four-wheeled adrenalin frenzy. Behind the wheel of numerous different racers, drivers get to speed along paved race courses or wicked off-road tracks, showing no respect for their rivals.

'Shadow Complex' (X360) Sells 200K Units In One Week, New XBLA Record

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shadow Complex features old school side-scroller design combined with cutting-edge gameplay and high-definition graphics. Collect power-ups, discover new abilities and evolve your character into a force of destruction as you explore an original new story set in the world of Orson Scott Card’s novel, Empire.

'Military Madness: Nectaris' (ALL) Gets XBLA Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Military Madness is a new version of Hudson's classic turn-based strategy/combat simulation game, including an all-new graphical barrage, a regiment of new units, online co-op and vs. multiplayer and a platoon of other new features.

'God of War Collection' (PS3) Bundles First Two Games on Blu-ray

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The God of War Collection will feature reworked versions of both God of War and God of War II on a single Blu-ray Disc, remastered with anti-aliased graphics running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience, as well as adding  PlayStation Network trophy support to both titles for the first time.