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Impulse Aug. 6 - Aug 9, 2009 Weekend Sale

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stardock's digital distribution platform, Impulse, is having its weekend sale, but instead of dropping prices on regular titles, you can now pre-order Kalypso's upcoming strategy title Tropico 3 (Sept. 25) at 10% off, as well as its action/rpg Time of Shadows (Sept. 14) also at 10% less than full price.

'Brutal Legend' (PS3/X360) Lawsuit Settled Out Of Court

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brütal Legend is a 3rd person action/adventure starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand. In June, Activision filed a lawsuit against Double Fine to stop the release of Brütal Legend, claiming it never gave up the rights. DF countersued, and a preliminary hearing was postponed by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Karlan, while saying it'll be a close call but also stating he doesn't think Activision will be able to win its argument. Re-scheduled for today, the hearing was canceled as both parties have settled out of court, although no details were revealed.

'Muramasa: The Demon Blade' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a unique, highly stylized action RPG players take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi, utilizing their ninja prowess to traverse the clever side-scrolling levels that feature vertical progression as well as the traditional horizontal stage advancement.

'Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Will Only Get Two DLCs

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. With the 3rd World At War map pack being released today, it may sound odd that Activision has already revealed that for Modern Warfare 2, coming out Nov. 10 on PS3/X360 and PC, it plans to only release two additional DLCs post-launch.

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' Title Update Rolled Out, Adds Fixes, Modes, DLC Support

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.

'Forza Motorsport 3' (X360) Shows Pre-Order Cars - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

'Cities XL' Limited Edition Adds Lots of Bonus Goodies

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 10:40 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..

'Blur' (PS3/X360/PC) Narrows Down Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.

Thursday, August 6, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 10:33 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:

'Raven Squad' (X360/PC) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the near future Raven Squad is a unique blending of RTS and FPS genres, as the game puts you in control of two groups of mercenary squads who crash land behind enemy lines in the Amazonian jungles. It will require tactical planning and a liberal amount of brute force to escape to safety.

'Scratch: The Ultimate DJ' (ALL) Now Developed by Commotion Interactive, Delayed

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ is set in distinctive urban environments combining free-form DJ tricks with great rhythm game-play, and featuring songs from the biggest names in Hip Hop. Designed by DJ technology manufacturer Numark, Scratch Deck gives players an authentic DJ experience like no other.

'Academy of Champions' (Wii) Super Moves - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 9:22 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.

Mamba Games' New Odyssia Label Signs 'The Void' and 'OutCry'

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mamba Games' Odyssia is a new adventure gaming brand aimed towards adventure game lovers on PC and console, specializing in high quality products sourced from developers globally with 16 new products released by the end of 2010.

'Tekken 6' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 9:06 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.

'Enclave' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enclave is a fantasy action game filled with spectacular fights and many RPG elements, where the player takes control of a fearless knight fighting his way out of a mysterious fortress. The player can switch between 1st and 3rd person mode, while defending the lone city of Celenheim from the dark Outlanders preparing to invade.

'Fairytale Fights' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Fairytale Fights, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, players choose one favorite fairytale character with whom they will try and save a fantasy world from certain doom. Luckily many different weapons lay around in this fairytale world, which players can use to shoot and carve up enemies… and this is where the fun begins!

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) Multiplayer Modes Detailed - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.

'Runes of Magic' Chapter II Adds Savage Lands - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 7:01 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.

GamersGate Signs 'Buccaneer: The Pursuit of Infamy' and 'Droplitz'

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 6:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GamersGate announced a distribution agreement with Blitz Games Studios to host two of its PC titles: Buccaneer: The Pursuit of Infamy, a swashbuckling action game set on the high seas, and Droplitz, an engaging and addictive puzzle game.

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) PhysX-Powered PC Edition Delayed - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2009 @ 6:17 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.