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Thursday, April 16, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:46 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:

'Gothic III' - v1.71 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gothic 3 is the third part of the RPG legend presenting an intense, living world and a non-linear, varied gaming experience. JoWood has released a final v1.71 patch resolving some mayor and some minor issues.

'Guitar Hero Smash Hits' (ALL) Partial Tracklist Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Officially Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'Help Wanted' (Wii) Goes Gold - Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hudson Entertainment 's Help Wanted is a fun, slap-stick new life simulation game for Wii where players are sent on a mission to save the world from impending extinction by completing fifty different jobs.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Fireteam Bravo 3 you lead a fireteam of friends on an action-packed military hunt for weapons of mass destruction and an ex-KGB agent, letting you join forces to tackle realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.

'Stalin vs. Martians' Pre-Order Gets You 20% Off

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stalin vs. Martians is an over-the-top strategy game, the Martians suddenly drop off somewhere in Siberia and attack the glorious people of Holy Mother Russia. You take control of the Red Army troops and start kicking the alien butts under Stalin’s guidance.

'Order of War' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Order of War features massive scale battles brought to life with a cinematic intensity never seen before in a WWII strategy game. Players take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults.

'The Beatles: Rock Band' (ALL) Limited Edition, Euro Price Confirmed

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography. Already revealed a few days ago, MTV Games confirmed the Limited Edition contents and the European bundle price.

'The Clique: Diss and Make Up' (NDS) Announced - Screens

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

The Clique: Diss and Make Up, developed by Gorilla Systems, allows fans to play as a new student in school attempting to make friends and increase their popularity in an effort to join the ultimate clique, the Pretty Committee.

Target Announces Reservation Program for Popular Video Games

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Starting April 19, Target will roll out a new reservation program that offers customers a chance to reserve top video game titles for $1, and when they come pick up their game they'll receive a $5 Target GiftCard to put toward a future purchase.

'Mars' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mars is a Sci-fi RPG action game that innovatively merges character development and light and rhythmic fights. it takes you on a journey deep into an original futuristic universe and presents you with scenarios dealing with difference, racism and environment.

Bethesda Trying to Snag Interplay's Fallout MMO License

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A Fallout MMO has been talked about since 2004, but Interplay was forced to sell off most of its licenses due to financial reasons. When Bethesda acquired the Fallout license, Interplay kept an exclusive Fallout MMO license, under certain conditions. Interplay's annual 10-K filing reveals that Bethesda might be trying to cash in on that, claiming that those "certain conditions," namely full production within 2 years and funding, have not been met, which would revert the MMO license back to Bethesda (thanks NMA).

'Precursors' (X360/PC) Reveals Sunaks Location - New Screens

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

Precursors, developed by Boiling Point's Deep Shadow, is a sci-fi action game that leads you into unexplored regions of space, where he can fly with huge battle ships from planet to planet.

'History Great Battles Medieval' (PS3/X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

History Great Battles Medieval is set against the background of the historic Hundred Years' War, spanning various conflicts between England and France in the 14th and 15th centuries. History Great Battles Medieval allows players to assume complete control of huge armies with more than 40 different units.

'inFamous' (PS3) Goes Gold

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.

'Infernal: Hell's Vengeance' (X360) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed last month, Infernal: Hell's Vengeance is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, featuring a gripping storyline which takes players on an action-packed journey in a supernatural battle between Heaven and Hell.

'Cities XL' Now Accepting Closed Beta Test Sign-ups

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.

'Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sherlock Holmes is back with probably the series’ most terrifying investigation. The player will launch into the hunt for the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history: Jack the Ripper.