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'GearGrinder' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2009 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

GearGrinder is a bone crashing action/arcade racing game. Take full control of your powerful truck, mounted with the most devastating weapons available, malicious mines and more nifty gadgets, and complete over 45 versatile and thrilling missions, leaving a trail of devastation wherever you go.

'Empires in Arms' - v1.06.03 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2009 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empires in Arms in a grand strategy turn-based race to prove which nation is the greatest in Europe. In a bid for mastery over the continent, players can succeed where Napoleon failed or try to stop the military genius quicker than his historical enemies could! This major comprehensive update comes with dozens of bug fixes, an updated manual, several improvements leading to a smarter AI, and a few rule tweaks.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 6:25 p.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. while also adding new gameplay modes.

'Wolfenstein' (ALL) - Dedicated Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 6:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.

'Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time' (PS3) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time will continue to bring the experience of playing your own computer generated animation movie. Expect the usual laughs and witty banter, as you enjoy all-new space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectibles.

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 5:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.

Layoffs at EA Maxis and Raven Software

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 2:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the gaming industry was long pegged as recession-proof, the past few months sure have shown that the prolonged down economy is starting to take a toll. Earlier today, rumors surfaced that X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Wolfenstein developer Raven Software had to let go 30-40 employees, and now EA confirmed that it has laid off an unspecified number of people (although rumored to be in the dozens) at The Sims/Spore developer, EA Maxis.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Showing Off Dark Carnival at PAX - Screen

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 2:14 p.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.

'Mass Effect' (ALL) Pinnacle Station DLC Plagued by Issues

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline. The Pinnacle Station DLC adds 13 new combat-oriented scenarios, but both X360 (conflicts with Bring Down the Sky DLC) and PC owners (Steam CD key not found) are reporting issues with getting it to work, while Bioware confirms it is looking into the problem.

'Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion, players step into the investigative shoes of the Women’s Murder Club members, Lindsay, Claire and Cindy, where they investigate a string of seemingly unrelated murders as they unfold.

'Divinity II: Ego Draconis' (ALL) Sold Out in Germany

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Divinity 2: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference. dtp announced that Divinity 2 has sold out in Germany, but that does not mean you will not be able to purchase it, as a second run print is being rushed out.

'Safar'Wii' (Wii) Narrows Down Euro Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Safar'Wii, known in North America as Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, you take on the role of a wildlife photographer exploring the exotic and diverse wildlife of Animal Island.

'The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is an innovative game that follows the escapades of a mischievous, pie thief, who uses his time-bending abilities to cooperate with, compete against, and disrupt his past, present, and future selves.

'Conquest! Medieval Realms' - v1.7 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conquest! Medieval Realms is a turn-based game where the objective is to conquer up to 7 opposing players (either AI players or other human players) by defeating their armies and capturing their lands.

'Gears of War 2: Game of the Year Edition' (X360) Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.

'Axel & Pixel' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Axel & Pixel is a point-and-click adventure game in which players guide an artist and his dog through surreal and abstract environments. Players must solve environmental puzzles that include redirecting a ray of light, throwing rocks at birds, and spraying water at a creature.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (ALL) Game With Megan Fox Fame

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 10:25 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.

'Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited is a free digital upgrade that makes DDO Unlimited the world’s first free-to-play MMO to offer the quality graphics and robust features previously only available in premium subscription based-games.

'Trackmania DS 2' (NDS) Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 8:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Trackmania DS 2 offers three new exotic environments (Island, Snow, and Coast) allowing you to race across a total of six different locations. More than 150 new tracks have been created, specifically for the new settings and modes. The track editor will let you create your own tracks and share them with other fans worldwide. Multiplayer support is included through Hotseat, One/Multi card over LAN, or online via wi-fi. Focus Home's Trackmania DS 2 is currently scheduled for release in Q2 2010.

'Just Cause 2' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Just Cause 2 stars Rico Rodriguez, back to wreak havoc once again, this time with a new destination – the huge playground of the Southeast Asian islands of Panau, in an over-the-top Hollywood-esque blockbuster of a video game.