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'Section 8' (X360/PC) Weapons Detailed

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 7:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.

'Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Taking full advantage of the control possibilities of the touch Screen and stylus, The Mystery of the Mummy will challenge your logic and exploration skills as you attempt to solve one of the best new adventure/detective games available on Nintendo DS. Play the role of the famous detective as you solve numerous puzzles and avoid traps throughout the adventure.

Friday, May 15, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:25 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:

'Raiden Fighter Aces' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valcon Games announced that it is bringing Raiden Fighter Aces to the Xbox 360, packing all three popular coin-op Raiden Fighter games in one faithfully recreated ultimate collection disc.

HanbitSoft Reveals Launch Plans Outside of Korea

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

HanbitSoft announced that it started to accelerate overseas expansion with its new titles, and that they have more unannounced titles ready to launch this year.

Unreal Engine 3 Adds Scaleform GFx, Showing off New Features at E3 - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The newest Unreal Engine 3 features will be demonstrated in closed door presentations for its prospective customers, evaluators, licensees, and members of its Integrated Partners Program. Epic has integrated Scaleform GFx, a user interface production tool for hardware-accelerated Adobe Flash-based scalable vector graphics and video.

'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' (ALL) Signs Movie Talent

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation. Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox will reprise their roles in the game, while Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the voices of Optimus Prime and Megatron from the original animated series, have also signed on.

'Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans' (NDS/Wii/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans is an entertaining and easily accessible adventure game that follows the struggle of young Rassimus to achieve glory as a gladiator and obtain his freedom.

'Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2' (ALL) Gets Free Downloadable Missions

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the Gundam universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.

'A Boy and His Blob' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 6:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco's classic title A Boy and His Blob, developed by Contra 4 and Shantae studio WayForward, will be remade to expand upon the original platform adventure. Featuring groundbreaking hand-drawn and painted animation technology, the all-new presentation provides a polished, cinematic feel.

Various Game Trailers #1605

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 6:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Bioshock 2 [ALL] - Demo Trailer
  • Halo Wars: Strategic Options [X360] - Trailer (3)
  • Superstars V8 Racing [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
  • Spore: Galactic Adventures [PC] - Bahaha 500 Race Trailer
  • Brave: Shaman's Challenge [NDS] - Trailer
  • Brave: A Warrior's Tale [PSP/Wii/X360] - Trailer
  • Terminator Salvation: The Videogame [ALL] - Rail Sequences Trailer

  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' (PSP) Gets Ltd. Ed. Entertainment Pack

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

'End of Eternity' (ALL) Now Called 'Resonance of Fate' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resonance of Fate redefines the RPG genre with a unique storyline, highly stylized graphics, and an emphasis on realistic gunplay and engrossing action. With Hollywood-style action sequences, customizable weapons, and memorable characters, Resonance of Fate takes players far beyond the boundaries of the typical RPG.

'Wolfenstein 3D' Confirmed for XBLA, Probably Also PSN

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 4:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already hinted at in March when a listing on the ESRB Web site revealed that id Software's original FPS Wolfenstein 3D was headed to Xbox 360 and PS3, now an official product page has popped up on Xbox.com to further substantiate that the almost-two-decades-old shooter is coming to XBLA/PSN. No details are provided, apart from the fact that it's being ported by Nerve and will be published by Activision.

PlayStation Store Gets Free Rag Doll Kung Fu, DLCs, Music Tracks

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic (free), Texas Cheat 'em ($9.99), ZEN Pinball ($9.99) and demo, The King of Fighters '99 ($5.99), Spyro: Year of the Dragon ($5.99), DLCs for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, Pain, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

'Fight Night Round 4' (ALL) Pre-Orders Get Demo NOW - Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 3:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Promising to revolutionize the fighting genre, Fight Night Round 4 features an all new physics based gameplay engine that brings the most authentic interpretation of the sweet science to the video game world. The action inside the ring will be faster than ever, delivering a true representation of the sport's incredible speed, accuracy, timing, and power. EA has release a playable demo for fans who pre-ordered which will be available to the general public on May 28th (XBL) and June 4th (PSN).

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) to Get Alice Cooper 6-Pack, Taking Back Sunday 3-Pack

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Team Fortress 2' Sniper Revamp Adds Anti-Spy Shield

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add the Razorback, a shield to protect you from getting stabbed in the back by a spy.

'Mario & Luigi RPG 3' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Mario & Luigi series returns with another hilarious action role-playing game, Mario & Luigi RPG 3. Join the Mario Bros. as their travels take them far and wide.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) Gets Pop Rock Track Pack, Game with Fame Contest

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).