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38 Studios Narrows Down Copernicus MMO Release Date

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Led by the artistic vision of Todd McFarlane and the enthralling storytelling of R. A. Salvatore, 38 Studios is developing an original IP – a world made up of fantastical elements, settings, characters, creatures, rules and experiences. The IP will encompass multiple media forms including the online game experience that is currently scheduled for release in Dec. 2010, according to the Boston Globe.

'Darkest of Days' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Integrates In-Game Ads, Depeche Mode Music, and More

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. According to reports, Valve plans to integrate product placement, and so far will include music, artwork and likenesses from Depeche Mode.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:53 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.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) Also Coming to PS3?

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise. According to GameFly, Square Enix plans to bring the Star Ocean title to PS3, although no date was provided.

'Tropico 3' (X360/PC) System Requirements Revealed

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.

'Planet 51' (ALL) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's Planet 51, based on its upcoming animated film, is a galactic sized alien adventure comedy from the writer of Shrek and Shrek 2.The story revolves around American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker who lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot there.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:56 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:

'Cabela's Outdoor Adventures' (Wii/PS3/X360/PC) Announced

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cabela's Outdoor Adventures features North America's top outdoor destinations, over 50 hunting and fishing adventures and intensive use of gear and tactics, such as animal calls and stealth skills.

'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5' (PS2) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 takes you on a heart-pounding adventure from the point of Naruto's return to Konoha to end of the 2nd Sasuke Rescue Arc. Our hero finds himself once again taking on an ever more devious and powerful succession of enemies, relying on his friends and ninja skills to win the day.

Square Enix/Eidos' GamesCom 2009 Lineup

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Square Enix Europe and Eidos announced its line-up of combined titles which will be on show at GamesCom 2009 (August 19th – 23rd), such as Supreme Commander 2, Order of War, FF XIII, Mini Ninjas, Batman, and many more...

'NHL 10' (PS3/X360) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 10 begins a new era with gameplay innovations that deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees throughout the NHL playoffs.

Robot Entertainment Using Vision Engine For New IP

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

3D game engine provider Trinigy has signed a licensing agreement with Robot Entertainment, former Ensemble Studios employees, to use the Vision Engine on a new, undisclosed IP currently in development.

'Quantum Theory' (PS3) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Syd, equipped with a large machine gun and a special fist, will eradicate anything on his path to scale the “Living Tower” and destroy it. To his surprise, he finds Fillena, a mysterious female warrior along the way. Experience their adventurous ascent in a romantic art nouveau style world that merges the beauty of organic motifs with technology and action-packed gameplay.

'Scorpion Disfigured' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scorpion Disfigured, a straight-forward FPS where you play as special agent Scorpion, takes terrorists combat to a new level after alien species and terrorist organizations are born from political crisis and the world is thorn apart by nuclear weapons and environmental disasters leaving nothing more than a mine field full of tribal wars, religious fanaticism and ruthless Warlords

'Dungeon Party' Adds New Character Class, Guild System - Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeon Party, developed by Cyanide, is a free MMOG where two teams of up to 5 players compete over one or more rounds and victory is only assured when one of them gets out of the dungeon with the treasure.

'Phantom Brave: We Meet Again' (Wii) Gets New Release Date

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantom Brave improves upon the tactical gameplay found in Disgaea and La Pucelle in every way. Its redone, open-ended battle system is limited only by the user’s imagination. Phantom Brave has 4 all new chapters, with a new character Carona, which you can start first if you already played them on PS2.

'WW2: Time of Wrath' - v1.50 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WW2: Time of Wrath is a turn-based grand strategy title, an improved and expanded sequel to WW2: Road to Victory, that puts the player in charge of the political, economic and military decisions of one or more Axis or Allied nations, including minor nations.

Ubisoft Signs 'NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer' (Wii)

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer is not specifically a game, but rather a title that perfectly combines Fitness, Nutritional Advice and Daily Healthy tips to offer a holistic experience through personal well-being.

'Bionic Commando' (ALL) Original Soundtrack Released

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.