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Next 'Mortal Kombat' Back to its Roots With Sick Fatalities

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While 'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' was not exactly a bad game, many fans were miffed over the fact that the franchise's trademark fatalities were severely toned down to fit with the DC license. However, the game sold rather well, and while it was already revealed quite a while ago that a new MK title is in development, its future is somewhat uncertain because of Midway's state of affairs. Nonetheless, creator Ed Boon revealed that work on Mortal Kombat 9 is proceeding and that a recent motion capture session promises to bring the series back to its M-rated roots with "sick" fatalities.

'Bayonetta' (PS3/X360) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

'Empire: Total War' Goes Half Off On Steam

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire: Total War will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. With the v1.3 patch due on Monday (which will improve performance, add balance tweaks, and no less than 14 new units) now is the change to pick up the game on the cheap as Valve is slashing the price in half, now only $25.

'Fat Princess' (PS3) Gets Delayed

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

Fat Princess pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale. Your goal is to rescue your beloved princess from the enemy dungeon. There's a catch though: your adversary has been stuffing her with food to fatten her up and it's going to take most of your army working together to carry her back across the battlefield. Without giving a specific reason, Sony revealed that the game will not be released this month as previously announced, but rather sometime this summer.

'Brutal Legend' (PS3/X360) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' - v1.0.4.0 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition features a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.

'Runes of Magic' Gives Away Diamonds, Adds New Mounts

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Superstars V8 Racing' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Superstars V8 Racing is a car racing game based on the license of the Italian Championship. Powered by some of the most important car manufacturers in the whole world, such as BMW, Audi and Jaguar, and sporting top class production cars it delivers a breathtaking driving experience.

'Fallout 3: Point Lookout' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout 3: Point Lookout opens up a massive new area of the Wasteland – a, dark, murky swampland along the coast of Maryland. So hop on the ferry to the seaside town of Point Lookout, for the most mysterious and open-ended Fallout 3 DLC adventure yet.

'Little League World Series Baseball 2009' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Little League World Series Baseball 2009 is a natural progression for the series, offering Little Leaguers and their families more features and refined, accessible gameplay. Players will have the chance to become a LLWSB Champion, or play with up to three other friends in a variety of exhibition modes.

'All Aspect Warfare' (X360/PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

'Madden NFL 10' (ALL) - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 8:03 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.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Warped Tour And Maroon 5 Track Packs

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Spore: Galactic Adventures' - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.

Good Old Games Launches Ghosts Weekend Promotion

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Until Monday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (June 23 at 5:59 a.m. CET), every Good Old Games user can grab Ghost Master and Painkiller with a 25% discount! This basically means Painkiller costs $7.49 and Ghost Master costs only $4.49!

'Combat Mission Shock Force: British Forces' - New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

British Forces is the second of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.

Activision Might Drop PlayStation Support, Says CEO

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision CEO Bobby Kontick has been calling for Sony to drop the retail price on its PS3 console for quite a while now. He was hoping that a lower-priced model would be introduced at E3, which did not happen. Valve has been claiming it won't support the PS3 because it is too difficult to develop on, while various others have claimed it requires the biggest budget out of the 3 current-gen consoles. Kontick has now made the bold statement that if Sony does not cut the price, the attach rate will drop further, which might eventually cause Activision to drop PS3/PSP support by 2010/11.

'Katamari Forever' (PS3) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The crazy, zany, world of Katamari is back and better than ever before, complete with new stages, new visual effects, new strategies, and full 1080p HD resolution! The gameplay has generated millions of fans worldwide and the loveable characters are ready to roll again.

'Splinter Cell Conviction' (X360/PC) Will Remain an X360 Exclusive

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. In a recent community Q&A, Ubisoft Montreal states, "it is a true Microsoft exclusive title and there are no plans to have Splinter Cell Conviction on other platforms."

'SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny' (PSP) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny brings back the franchise's weapon-based fighting formula to deliver a robust handheld experience. With a roster of more than 20 unique characters, expanded character creation feature, and multiple gameplay modes, SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny provides nail biting, head-to-head brawls that can be played anywhere, at anytime.