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'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 7:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.

'SingStar Queen' (PS2/PS3) Coming to North America, Gets Dated

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 7:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SingStar Queen features 25 chart-topping tracks from the iconic pop-rock group including, Another One Bites the Dust, We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure etc., marking the franchise’s second foray into artist specific content.

Various Game Trailers #1583

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 7:20 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:

  • Battlestations: Pacific [ALL] - Relive Rewrite Trailer
  • Forged by Chaos - Tech Demo Trailer
  • The Sims 3 [PC] - Movie Tool Walkthrough Trailer
  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #3
  • Grand Slam Tennis [Wii] - First Play Trailer
  • Return to Mysterious Island 2 [PC] - Trailer

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

Nintendo DSi Sells Nearly Double Its Predecessor During Launch

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Early U.S. sales of the new NDSi are ahead of those for NDS Lite, according to Nintendo's internal tracking numbers. In its first week, NDSi sold 435,000 in the United States, while the NDS Lite had sold 226,300 systems after the same amount of time on the U.S. market after its launch.

'Final Fantasy XIII' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 6:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.

'Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blazing Lizard’s inaugural title Pirates vs. Ninjas series allows up to eight players to compete in the ultimate playground sport as some of the world’s most recognizable icons. Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball will be coming to Wii with all new teams and modes.

'Roogoo' (NDS/Wii) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 6:04 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.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (ALL) - v1.03 Patch/DLC Available NOW

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. This v1.03 patch adds the Toy Soldier multiplayer maps, fixes some AI issues, leaderboard problems with Blitz games, and a few other adds a few other tweaks.

'League of Legends: Clash of Fates' Champions #5 - New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.

PlayStation Store Gets Nothing But a Truckload of DLCs

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with DLCs for PixelJunk Eden Encore ($5.99), BUZZ! Quiz TV U.S. Sports ($7.99), Magic Ball Booster Pack ($2.99), F.E.A.R. 2: Toy Soldiers Map Pack (free), LittleBigPlanet, Midnight Club LA Vehicle Pack 1 ($2.99), Sonic Unleashed Chun-nan Adventure Pack ($2.99), Valkyria Chronicles, WWE SvR 2009 Roster Update 2 ($4.99) and 3 (free), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

'101-in-1 Explosive Megamix' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

101-in-1 Explosive Megamix is a collection of 101 addictive mini-game types including: puzzles, sports, racing, cooking, shooting, balancing, juggling, and much more. There is practically no end to the fast-paced arcade action!

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) Gets New Superstars DLC

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. The content adds new playable Superstars such as Bushwacker Butch, Bushwacker Luke, Doink the Clown, Earthquake and Vader.

'Midnight Club: Los Angeles' (ALL) Rolls Out First Vehicle Pack - Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless environment for everyone who loves to compete, with no tracks, and no rules, allowing players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in a recreation of LA.

'Borderlands' (PS3/X360/PC) Shows Off New Art Style - Screen

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat. Last week's controversy regarding the art direction Gearbox has taken the game has been resolved. While it isn't exactly cel-shaded, as initially reported, the game has undergone a transformation from a realistic look to a more anime/cartoon style.

'The Conduit' (Wii) Gets Slightly Delayed

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story. Originally set for June 9, High Voltage has pushed the game until June 23 as it wants to take extra time to implement WiiSpeak.

'UFC 2009 Undisputed' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world. The UFC 2009 Undisputed demo will be available on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network April 23.

Activision Confirms 7 Studios Acquisition, Denies Charges, Says Court Agrees

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision strongly denies the allegations made by Genius Products and believes that the claims are disingenuous and lack any merit. Yesterday, the L.A. Superior Court found that there was no evidence of any wrongdoing and refused to grant any restraining order against Activision.

'R.U.S.E.' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screen & Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

R.U.S.E. is a strategy game in which the players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the game play.

Activision Blizzard's Quarterly Revenue Better Than Anticipated

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Due to the better-than-expected performance of its titles at retail, Activision announced that its March quarter revenues ($860 million) are tracking ahead of its prior outlook ($550 million), driven by Call of Duty, Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft.

'The Bigs 2' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Known for its over-the-top style of gameplay, The Bigs 2 focuses on the big fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends, more mini-games like Home Run Pinball, and a variety of other new features.