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'Killzone 2' (PS3) Flash and Thunder Pack Adds Map Remakes - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI.

'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. Apart from Amazon's exclusive Slimer Edition, pre-order at Gamestop gets you a Ghostbusters T-Shirt and an in game alternate suit, at Walmart / Sam's Club you get an in-game gold proton pack, while Best Buy gets you the Mayor or the Ghoul as playable character.

'Need for Speed Nitro' (NDS/Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 9:49 a.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.

'SBK09 Superbike World Championship' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SBK09 Superbike World Championship offers the ultimate experience of the championship. Tracks, teams, riders, it’s all there unaltered to make the player feel the adrenaline rush of real motorbike competition.

'Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. has acquired the North American publishing rights for Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament for PSP, an action game overflowing with intense mech customization, an open-world mission structure, and fast-paced arena style combat.

'Academy of Champions' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft's Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world's most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm is your team member and mentor.

'The Bigs 2' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Known for its over-the-top style of gameplay, The Bigs 2 focuses on the big fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends, more mini-games like Home Run Pinball, and a variety of other new features.

'Aliens vs. Predator' (PS3/X360/PC) - Game Details, Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Aliens vs. Predator players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species; the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species.

'Jambo! Safari: Animal Rescue' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA announced Jambo! Safari, an action packed African adventure that takes the fun and excitement of the classic 1990’s arcade action title and reinvents it with modern graphics and deeper gameplay, suited to today’s Nintendo consumers.

'HistWar: Les Grognards' - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Histwar: Les Grognards! is a revolutionary Napoleonic strategic and tactical war game that thrusts you into the thrilling and challenging role of the Commander In Chief of one of the many powerful Napoleonic armies between the years 1805 -1814 including the mighty French, Austrian and Russians.

'ArmA II' (ALL) Goes Gold, Release Date Moved Forward

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 8:38 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.

'Left Behind II: Tribulation Forces' Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Announced in 2007, Left Behind II: Tribulation Forces includes well over 100 features, enhancements, upgraded graphics, and it resolves numerous issues that made its predecessor controversial.

505 Games Developing Games Based on Fashion Week

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

505 Games, and media company IMG, announced a new partnership to develop multiple, multiplatform games based on a concept created by world-famous make up artist Pat McGrath and fashion insider Noël Gordon.

'Dragonica' Open Beta Launches in North America Next Week

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade. THQ*ICE has teamed with Hypernia for Dragonica's first public beta offering which commences May 29.

'Poker Simulator' Announced

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 5:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Poker Simulator will reach a new standard of game-play for No Limit Texas Hold’em. Not only can players poker on their own or in a LAN with 2 to 10 players, they will also be taught how to improve their game.

'Nostalgia' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong Londoner who amasses a group of memorable companions to traverse the world in his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you’ll explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies, complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from unfathomable evil.

'DJ Hero' (ALL) Partial Tracklist Revealed

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. An all-new turntable controller transforms players into DJs by creating original mixes of popular songs and music from the world’s most exciting artists and DJs.

'Star Trek Online ' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2' (ALL) Confirms Deadpool & Juggernaut - Trailer

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

'The Secret of Monkey Island' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade?

by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LucasArts' The Secret of Monkey Island has been a classic since its release on the PC/Amiga back in 1990, but it's still being referenced as the quintessential adventure game. If we may believe the German ratings board, Activision (the European distributor for all things LucasArts) is working on breathing new life in the franchise with The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, bound for the Xbox 360, most likely an Xbox Live Arcade remake. More details to follow, presumably at E3.