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PAX 10 Independent Games ShowCase 2009 Winners Announced

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After sifting through over 150 submissions from a gaggle of gameplay types and a plethora of platforms, a panel of game industry experts have selected the ten best submissions to be recognized as The PAX 10.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) Gives You Bird's Eye View - Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 12:44 p.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.

'Bakugan: Battle Brawlers' (ALL) Playable at Comic-Con

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Activision announced an agreement with Nelvana Enterprises to develop video games based on the toy and action animated TV series Bakugan, which tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction.

Thursday, July 16, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 9:23 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:

'Resident Evil 5' (ALL) Reveals PC Release Dates - Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

'Marvel vs. Capcom 2' (PS3/X360) Pins Down PSN Release Date

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Teased at over the past few weeks, Capcom and Marvel officially announced that the oft-requested fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The classic fighter pits some of Capcom’s familiar faces against a host of Marvel Comic’s biggest names in explosive three-on-three team battles.

'Chronos Twins DX' (Wii) - Facts, Features & Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chronos Twins DX offers an amazing space-time travel on which our tireless character Nec will find adventure, action, platforms and ingenious time puzzles. Do you dare to control Nec on two parallel times at the same time?

'Madden NFL 10' (ALL) Goes Gold, Demos Dated

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

'Mytheon' Shows Off Warcaster - New Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mytheon is an online micro transaction game that uniquely combines the best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with an emphasis on collectability and combat, set within a fantasy universe steeped in mythologies from across the globe.

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) Will Get No More DLCs

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. When ME launched, DICE promised DLCs would follow shortly, but apart from the Time Trial Map Pack earlier this year, nothing has been heard of. According to EA PR, there are no immediate plans for any DLCs and with ME 2 in development, it is safe to say that there won't be any at all.

'Colin McRae: DiRT 2' (ALL) Pins Down Release Dates - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

'Satisfashion' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Satisfashion puts players in the stylish shoes of up-and-coming fashion designer Grace Styles. Under the tutelage of Niles, the founder of world-renowned design firm Satisfashion, the player must dress and manage a collection of high-strung models, preparing them for fashion shows spanning the globe from Milan to Paris to Tokyo.

'PT Boats: Knights of the Sea' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed.

New Publisher bitComposer Games Formed

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In March 2009 industry experts Oliver Neupert and Wolfgang Duhr have launched bitComposer Games, a new German based publisher that will focus on classic PC, console and handheld platforms, as well as digital distribution and browser gaming.

'FIFA 10' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Responding to consumer feedback from the online games played, FIFA Soccer 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of soccer.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Partial Tracklist #4, Drum Kit Revealed

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 4:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.

'Need for Speed Shift' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

'Last Rebellion' (PS3) Gets Delayed Until 2010

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nippon Ichi Software and HitMaker's Last Rebellion is an RPG with action elements where players can roam around the world field and make action movements like in an action game, but once you enter battle you engage the enemy using a turn-based system. Originally scheduled for release fall 2009, NIS America revealed that it has been pushed back, now planned for summer 2010.

'World of Battles' - v0.9.4 BETA Client Available NOW

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Battles is a free, massively multiplayer strategy game set in a medieval universe where nine races fight a terrible war for world domination. Choose your side, recruit, train and equip units in order to create a powerful army able to face opposing armies created by other players.

'Mini Ninjas' (ALL) Introduces Futo - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 16, 2009 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai.