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'Mortal Kombat' Franchise Up for Sale

by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 3:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway has been struggling with finances for quite a while, filing losses year after year, which led to its main shareholder selling the company for $100k. Last month, Midway filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and asked Ubisoft for help with publishing Wheelman. According to recently filed court documents, Midway is looking for "execution of an asset purchase agreement for the sale of Midway's Mortal Kombat franchise assets," which means it wants to sell the MK franchise, giving upper management a bonus for doing so, while cutting employees' promised PTO (personal time off).

'East India Company' Introduces the Galleon - New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m. PST | 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.

Infinity Ward Wants Your 'Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Input

by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While there has yet to be an official announcement, it is not a big secret Infinity Ward is working on a sequel to its hit title CoD: Modern Warfare. Making sure that it developing the best title that it can, Infinity has set up a twitter feed where fans of the franchise can give their suggestions. If you have any ideas you think that should be included in the game, sign up and add #mw2 to the beginning of your message.

'Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 2:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past, developed by WorkJam, you return to the city of Aspicio to unravel the many mysteries that stand in the way of Jake Hunter! Will you be able to solve the memories of the past or will it consume you?

'Edna and Harvey: The Breakout' - German v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Daedalic Entertainment's Edna and Harvey: The Breakout is a new point & click adventure game that will make do without real-time particle effects, parallax occlusion mapping or integrated physics engine.

'Zombie Shooter 2' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on March 1, 2009 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In the sequel Sigma Team strives to put all the best features of Zombie Shooter and Alien Shooter series, player's needs and suggestions have been listened to, as well as improved gfx, larger variety of enemies, more vehicle types, and more than 50 weapons and accessories.

'The Lord of the Rings: Conquest' (ALL) v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 1, 2009 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TlotR: Conquest is an action-packed game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings universe where players fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the forces of good, or as Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself.

'Need for Speed World Online' HUD Revealed - Screen

by Rainier on March 1, 2009 @ 1:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2009' (Wii) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on March 1, 2009 @ 12:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PES 2009 will retain the intuitive ‘point and click’ interface used to control both the player in possession of the ball and to send those around him on to runs into space. However, a new ‘traditional’ control system using either a Wii Remote or Classic controller has also been implemented.

'Spearfishing' (X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2009 @ 11:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Spearfishing is the first underwater next-gen hunting simulator, ideal for those who like action, simulators games and also for underwater hunting professionals and amateurs.

'MadWorld' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2009 @ 1:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence.

'East India Company' Introduces the Xebec - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2009 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | 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.

Video Game Voice-over Vet Lands Terminator TV Role

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2009 @ 1:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Yuri Lowenthal, an actor known for voicing characters in games such as Afro Samurai, Halo 2 and Prince of Persia, is proving that voice-over can be a stepping stone into more visible roles, as he has just landed a recurring role on Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles playing a resistance fighter who's battling SkyNet in the year 2027.

'MLB 09 The Show' (ALL) - 22 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2009 @ 12:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MLB 09 The Show continues to set itself apart from the other MLB games on the market with its attention to detail and unparalleled gameplay. Looking to build on that reputation, the game has added several new features and subtleties that play a huge role in bringing the baseball experience to life.

'BattleForge' Enters Open Beta Stage

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2009 @ 12:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA Phenomic is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck.

'Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume' (NDS) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2009 @ 12:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume follows the story of the young soldier Wylfred, who seeks retaliation against the valkyries since Lenneth took his father's life. Now he waits for an opportunity to strike back just as the future of Midgard is about to be decided in battle once again.

'Project Aftermath' v1.13 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2009 @ 12:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Aftermath is an arcade RTS where you command up to 4 squads of soldiers in exciting battles in a retro-futuristic world. Equip your troops to suit your playing style, researching new items using the spoils of war; choosing from over 100 different weapons, armor, power-up augmentations and spell-like special attacks.

'Silent Hill: Homecoming' (ALL) Patch in the Works

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Silent Hill: Homecoming is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill. Konami is working on a patch for the PC edition to fix an issue with the game stability when changing the screen resolution. In the meantim,e we have a workaround ...

'Suikoden: Tierkreis' (NDS) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Encompassing a variety of different characters while exploring many exotic locations and cultures across the game's universe of parallel worlds, Suikoden: Tierkreis will expand the bounds of the handheld RPG.

Various Game Trailers #1547

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | 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:

  • The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena [ALL] - Space Walk Trailer
  • Empire: Total War [PC] - Superior Tactics Trailer #3
  • Wanted: Weapons of Fate [ALL] - Characters Trailer
  • World in Conflict: Soviet Assault [ALL] - Destruction Blues Trailer #2


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