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'Age of Conan' Free Trial Now Available

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

THQ Achieves Targeted $220 Million Cost Savings

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ announced that it has substantially completed the actions necessary to achieve its previously announced plan to reduce fiscal 2010 budgeted annual spending by $220 million.

'Commander: Europe at War' - v1.12 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of turn-based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software. This v1.12 patch includes all bug fixes, data changes, 6 new fast play campaigns, and allow you to play against Military History Commander: Europe at War owners in multiplayer.

'Battlefield 1943' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 1943, using DICE's Frostbite engine, takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.

'Plants vs. Zombies' Revealed - Artwork & Trailer

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While there has yet to be an official announcement, PopCap Games, known for Bejeweled and Peggle, is working on a new title, Plants vs. Zombies, which combines real-time strategy, tower defense and collectible card games, but in a casual context.

Sony PS3 v2.70 Firmware Update Details

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony is preparing to release a new v2.70 PS3 firmware update, which includes several new features that enhance how PS3 users communicate and interact with their online friends, such as a new Text Chat feature that will enable users to chat with their online PlayStation Network friends. Other updates include enhancements to the Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) and improvements to the video delivery service on PlayStation Store.

Various Game Trailers #1572

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 4:45 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] - Skirmish Mode Trailer
  • Dragonica [PC] - Dance Moves Trailer
  • Real Heroes: Firefighter [Wii] - Trailer #2

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

'Silent Hill: Shattered Memories' (Wii) Revealed

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to the latest issue of Nintendo Power, Konami is revamping the first installment of its Silent Hill horror series specifically for the Wii as Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Labeled as a re-imagining, producer Tomm Hulett revealed that it will feature the same basic plot of the original game, but will be tweaked, characters will play different roles, things don't necessarily happen in the same order, and the story is taken in lots of new directions. There will be less backtracking, previously "closed" doors will now all be unlockable, and puzzles have been tweaked to work with the Wii Remote.

'Rock Band Unplugged' (PSP) Details, Partial Tracklist

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP’s Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.

'MySims Racing' (NDS/Wii) Customization Details - Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During your race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or a bubble dropper that can help you wreck the competition.

'Kivi's Underworld' - v1.002 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kivi's Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game where you can explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior, a dangerous Fire Mage, a sneaky Scout, furious Berserker, or adventure with any of the other sixteen playable characters.

'Champions Online' (X360/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

Strategy First Massive Spring Liquidation Event

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First invites you to participate in their spring inventory liquidation event. Choose two digital downloads or boxed copies from a selection of games on its official Web site, and get a third boxed copy for free. This promotion will last until inventory runs out.

'Blood Bowl' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 12:51 p.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:

'Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the GUNDAM universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.

'Space Invaders Extreme' (XBLA) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!

'inFamous' (PS3) Gets an Electrifying Musical Score

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 10:58 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.

'Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier' (PS2/PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Picking up from where the original trilogy left off, Jak and furry friend Daxter team up with Kiera on her quest to become a Sage and save their world from the threat of darkness. As the environment of their planet slowly dies, our two heroes embark on a mission to protect their world from the threat of “dark eco”.

'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced that it will develop and publish a video game based on Columbia Pictures' and Sony Pictures film, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children's book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.