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Friday, September 11, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 3:17 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:

  • Championship Manager 2010 (PC) - Europe Only

We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Edge of Twilight' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Edge of Twilight, 3rd-person post-apocalyptic action/adventure, is a dark, steampunk fantasy game in a world that has been split into separate realms of Day & Night.

Batman: Arkham Asylum (ALL) Getting Two DLC Releases

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Sony Europe's Mike Kebby revealed that two DLCs are planned, Insane Night, as previously revealed on Sept. 17 and Prey In The Darkness on Sept. 24, 2009.

'F1 2009' (ALL) Shows Off Monza - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

F1 2009 will deliver an authentic and accessible recreation of the current Formula One season, featuring a variety of race modes, customizable driver aids, multiplayer support, new aerodynamics, slick tires, the KERS boost system, the Singapore night race, and the debut of World Champion Lewis Hamilton.

'NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer' (Wii) - 17 New Screens

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

NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer is not specifically a game, but rather a title that perfectly combines Fitness, Nutritional Advice and Daily Healthy tips to offer a holistic experience through personal well-being.

Lucidity (XBLA/PC) Revealed

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

LucasArts' has unveiled its newest title, Lucidity, an episodic 2D side scrolling adventure game with puzzles that revolves around a young girl Sophie. While you don't actually control Sophie, she moves around trying to get from point A to B, and it is up to you to facilitate her explorations by solving various puzzles clearing the path. Inspired by the likes of Braid according to LucasArts, Lucidity features 30 story levels, an additional 15 bonus levels and is scheduled for later this month.

'Half-Minute Hero' (PSP) Demo Available for Download

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Half-Minute Hero is a bold new concept of having the player save the world, 30 seconds at a time. The player must fight, shoot, summon, and protect in four distinct modes, each containing a different perspective and unique gameplay style, across a total of 120 varied stages.

'Devil Kings 3' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Devil Kings series are fast-paced action titles that possess compelling gameplay thrusting players into a land of warring nations and unrelenting hostile armies. While we are still waiting for Devil Kings 2 in North America, Capcom has already revealed DK 3 in Japan, where it is known as Sengoku Basara 3, for 2010.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Under Fire From Ex-Nirvana Members, Courtney Attacks

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.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 mode. While Courtney Love is taking legal steps for unauthorized Kurt Cobain usage in GH5, Activision claimed it has the necessary licensing rights, but now former Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic also stated that they think Activision went overboard and should patch the game so that Cobain can only be used as a character for the two Nirvana tracks. Courtney further responded saying that she made a deal memo but never planned on signing anything, and that her lawyer has "cooked up" something special for Activision. To be continued...

'Evochron Legends' - v1.128 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Evochron Legends is a freeform mercenary space-sim that focuses on 'lone-wolf' survival gameplay, allowing you to play the game in a variety of ways and complete many activities.

'War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition' v1.00.84 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matrix Games' War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition, developed by 2 by 3 Games, is a new expansion for its WWII strategy game War in the Pacific, adding more detail, more history, and more features! This v1.00.84 update includes over 200 changes, fixes and improvements to the original release.

'Order of War' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 6:47 p.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.

'Jumpgate Evolution' (PC) New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

PlayStation Store Has Turtles, Katamari, Song Packs, Demos and More...

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled ($9.99), demos for Katamari Forever, Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes, TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled, Half-Minute Hero (PSP), DLCs for High Velocity Bowling, PAIN, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Red Faction Guerilla Multiplayer Pack 2 ($6.99), song packs for Guitar Hero, Rock Band (Unplugged); and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and downloadable PSP games (WipEout Pulse at $$22.99, Wild Arms XF at $29.99).

Elemental: War of Magic (PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elemental: War of Magic is set in a world filled with magic and ancient lore. As the ruler of your kingdom, you must expand your empire through a combination of magical power, military might, diplomatic skill, technological advancement and bold adventuring. Your worlds will be of your choosing, or players are free to create their own.

'Bakugan: Battle Brawlers' (ALL) Goes on Tour, You Get to Check It Out

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series Bakugan, the game tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction.

'Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos' Coming to PSN - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos, players must track down a criminal mastermind and his villainous group as they embark on a sinister path of worldwide chaos and destruction.  Gamers will travel around the globe as they unravel puzzles and gather hidden clues from exotic and remote locations, investigating elaborate crime scenes and overcoming treacherous mini-games along the journey.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Has All the Necessary Kurt Cobain Licenses, Says Activision

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 1:55 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 mode. Earlier today, we reported that Courtney Love is taking legal steps for unauthorized Kurt Cobain usage in GH5, but according to a statement from Activision, it has "secured the necessary licensing rights from the Cobain estate in a written agreement signed by Courtney Love to use Kurt Cobain's likeness as a fully playable character in Guitar Hero 5."

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2' (ALL) Developers Challenge You

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

'Montessori Music' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Music is a pioneering musical activity game featuring a series of fun mini-games, multiple sound quizzes and a complete encyclopedia of more than 400 musical terms.