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Microsoft's 2009 Comic-Con Lineup, Dashboard Update Coming Aug. 11

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under Misc Events - San Diego Comic-Con 2009

Microsoft revealed its Comic-Con International 2009 lineup, including season three of the Web series The Guild and the new show Girls Go Geek, as well as spotlight its universe of pop culture icons, from hilarious characters like Stan and Cartman of South Park, to the fearless troopers of the Halo universe and the gritty renegade spy Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell Conviction.

'Baseball Blast!' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Offering a fun and unique new baseball experience, Baseball Blast! gives fans the opportunity to test their abilities in a variety of unique game modes, including skill challenges, puzzles, and trivia matches, as well as entertaining play-by-play commentary by popular baseball personalities.

'Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft and Epic Games will unleash the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, a value-packed compilation that combines all previous GoW 2 add-ons with brand new multiplayer and campaign content Dark Corners, which will also be available as DLC.

'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' (PS3) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 PS3-exclusive action/adventure game, revolves around 13th century explorer Marco Polo, putting the focus on story, stealth gameplay and a free climbing mechanic.

'Haunted' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Germany-based developer Deck13, known for Ankh and Jack Keane, is currently not only working on its multiplatform action/RPG Venetica, but also a new adventure game Haunted.

'Fallen Earth' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.

'Jumpgate Evolution' Reaches 250,000 Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:38 a.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.

'Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll' (Wii) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

AiAi and all his friends are stepping onto the Wii Balance Board in an all-new party game for the Wii. Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll brings back what you love about Super Monkey Ball and promises plenty of surprises around every turn.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) Mothership Zeta DLC - Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' Gets Graphic Novel

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney Book Group announced the Prince of Persia graphic novel anthology, the first-ever graphic novel written by the creator of Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner, with exclusive art created by Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Spider-man) featured on the cover, and interior art will include some of the most talented names in comics.

'East India Company' Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.

'Music' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:18 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.

'Mind Twist' Announced

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mind Twist is a free-to-play game with a microtransaction-based business model built on Mind Control Software's state-of-the-art Orbital Game Platform. Orbital is a soup-to-nuts game engine at the heart of dozens of shipped games, and now, in addition, it supports play across different gaming devices.

'The Saboteur' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic Studios' new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, Saboteur is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, the personal tale of one man’s fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends.

'Aquatic Tales' (NDS/Wii/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Portugal based GameInvest's Aquatic Tales is an underwater adventure game designed to turn your screen into a living aquarium, and teach important lessons about conserving our oceans.

'8Ball All Star' (NDS) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chalk up your cue and challenge your friends anywhere to a head-to-head match, doubles game or just take a break and design your own table. The game features authentic tables, chat rooms, friend lists, challenge mode, league tables, plus online play and unique Winner ‘Stays-On’ mode.

'Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2' (PS3) Shows Off Co-Op - Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ultimate Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 5:28 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:

'Steam Slug' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Steam Slug is an action shooter set in a truly steam punk world in alternative history setting. There is no place to go, the machines are everywhere and the only way of survival for you and mankind is to fight rogue engines and find the ultimate evil behind their creation.

'Marvel Universe MMO' Studio Headed By Former Diablo Lead

by Rainier on July 21, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Former President of Blizzard North David Brevik has joined as Studio Director for Gargantuan, where he will lead development efforts of the Marvel Universe MMO for PC and consoles, in addition to heading up the Gargantuan development studio.