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Thursday, April 30, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 4:07 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:

  • Velvet Assassin (X360/PC)

  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) Will Get No More Patches

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stormrise is a strategy title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. A community update reveals that Creative Assembly will no longer support the game, and a second patch that was in development has been canceled "due to costs and risks associated with testing and certifying the new changes and features."

'Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cryostasis is a first person horror/action game where you play a meteorologist caught inside an old nuclear ice-breaker, frozen in the ice many years ago. This steel beast once fought for its country, but it fell into an ice trap as did every living thing on board.

'Grand Slam Tennis' (Wii) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis puts the racket in the palm of your hand and offers the deepest tennis experience ever. As the home to all four Grand Slams, and exclusive to Wimbledon, you can take your customized created player on a quest to win the four slams in Grand Slam career mode.

'Skate City Heroes' (Wii) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Skate City Heroes fans get the feel of skateboarding as players can get up on their feet and use the Wii Balance Board accessory, bringing action and innovation into the living room for the whole family.

'All Star Cheer Squad 2' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In All Star Cheer Squad 2, 14 exotic locations from around the world will serve as the backdrop for global cheer competitions. Start out as the captain of the Tiger Squad, leading the team to victory by utilizing an all-new diverse move set that includes real-world aerial stunts, tumbling, formation changes and advanced moves on the Wii Balance Board accessory.

'Close Combat: The Longest Day' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matrix Games and Strategy 3 Tactics announced Close Combat: The Longest Day, a remake of Close Combat: Invasion Normandy, bringing the same immersive tactical action as its predecessor but with greatly expanded features and loads of improvements, including a full grand campaign that connects all the airborne landings and all the beach landings.

'BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger' (PS3/X360) Pre-Order Gets You Free Ltd. Ed. Upgrade

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighter featuring twelve, extraordinarily detailed, hand-drawn characters in true HD glory, each with unique “Drive” attacks that can turn the tide of battle instantly.

'Pahelika: Secret Legends' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pahelika: Secret Legends is an adventure-puzzle game set in a fantasy universe, which will take the player on a quest to discover the truth hidden behind an ancient legend.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Gets Freaky Free Friday

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-op gameplay of L4D casts four Survivors in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying Boss Infected mutants. Valve is giving potential fans a chance to check out L4D for free on Friday at 12:01 am GMT, including the just released Survival Pack DLC.

Namco Bandai's Editors Day 09 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under Namco Bandai Gamers' Day - Namco Bandai Editors' Day 2009

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Namco Bandai's Editors Day 2009 lineup:

'Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits' (NDS) Gets All-New Character

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 4:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Handheld guitar gods can now choose how they raise-up their band from the underground music scene to worldwide rock stardom, not only featuring a set list comprised of 28 master tracks from influential artists but also an all-new Fan Request system that challenges players to jam like never before.

'Roogoo' (NDS/Wii) Multiplayer Details - New Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Roogoo uses geometric shapes and rotating discs to craft a frenetic, exciting puzzle game framed within an imaginative storyline and a delightfully realized fantasy universe. The new version will feature NDS & Wii cross-compatibility, all-new levels and game modes that take advantage of the Wiimote, touch screen and stylus.

Various Game Trailers #1592

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 2:16 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:

  • Risen [X360/PC] - Mood Trailer #3
  • The Conduit [Wii] - Story Trailer

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

'Fallout 3' (ALL) - v1.5 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 1:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

'Killing Floor' Available for Pre-Order, Gets Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage. Fans who pre-order the game today get 25% off ...

'Crysis Wars' - v1.5 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. The v1.5 improves stability, removes the known exploits, improves game balance, as well as add an all-new map, Ruins.

SCEA's PlayStation Gamers' Day 09 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under Sony Gamers' Day - PlayStation Gamers' Day 2009

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Sony's Gamers Day 2009 lineup:

Ubisoft's Full Year Fiscal Report Reveals 'Ghost Recon 4' and More ...

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has just released the 2008-2009 full-year sales numbers, and it's no surprise that the French publisher/developer is still going strong, posting a 14% sales increase (€1,058 million). More importantly, a projected release schedule for the next 12 months reveals Ghost Recon 4, a new Arthur and the Invisibles title, and a new Wii sports game are in development.

'Donkey Kong Jungle Beat' (Wii) - 37 New Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Get ready for the return of some of Nintendo’s best-loved characters as Donkey Kong Jungle Beat has been added to the Wii’s New Play Control family, in which classic games are reinvented to take advantage of Wii’s unique motion sensing capabilities and new widescreen experience.