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Friday, February 26, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | 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:

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

Japanese Court Deems R4 Revolution Copier Distribution Illegal

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In July 2008 Capcom, along with Nintendo and other 53 NDS publishers/developers, filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court against multiple parties who had been distributing the R4 Revolution game copier.Today the Tokyo District Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs impacted by the sale of these devices, confirming the game copying devices are a violation under Japan laws.

'Elite Forces: Unit 77' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game of action and strategy in which the player must wisely use the abilities of all four members of Unit 77 as you battle your way through inhospitable jungles, scorching deserts, endure harsh and deadly arctic conditions as you fight to rescue the hostages and defeat the terrorists.

GamersGate Adds EA Titles to its Digital Distribution Portfolio

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GamersGate announced that it has entered into a digital distribution agreement with EA, offering its users titles such as C&C: Red Alert 3, Spore, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, and The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (only $32 this weekend).

'Blood Bowl' (ALL) Wood Elves and Chaos Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | 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.

'MySims Party' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MySims Party turns any gathering into an instant party with 50 mini games (40 in the NDS version) to choose from, each hosted by a different MySim.

Video Games Live Adds 45 New Shows For 2009

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After having just performed the opening of the Taiwan International Music Festival last weekend in Taipei to an endless sea of tens of thousands, and having sold out every show so far this year, Video Games Live is proud to announce 45 new shows for 2009.

'Trivial Pursuit' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Trivial Pursuit brings the party to the living room TV allowing players to customize the experience with several ways to play. Players can connect with friends in classic Trivial Pursuit mode, hone their knowledge with the single player mode, and gather their buddies and bet on their brains with the high stakes mode where every answer counts.

'GTA IV: The Lost and Damned' (X360) Sets New Xbox Live Record

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles. Rockstar Games eclipsed first-day revenue for all previous downloadable content on Xbox Live.

'Cities XL' Details Its Transport System - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cities XL will expand upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.

'Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins' Launches Open Beta Stage

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Uforia announced that it will publish Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins, a new MMO based on one of the most famous Asian novels of all-time, telling the story of the fateful last reign of the Han dynasty, when the Chinese empire was divided into three warring kingdoms.

'Twelve Sky 2' Coming to North America

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Twelve Sky 2 is a large-scale, multi-faction PvP-based MMORPG. Set in an oriental fantasy themed middle-age China, players can team up and fight against opposing factions for key territories and world dominance.

'Diablo III' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.

'Monsters vs. Aliens' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years, who are then called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction!

Various Game Trailers #1546

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:46 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:

  • League of Legends: Clash of Fates [PC] - Trailer (2)
  • The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena [ALL] - Trailer (2)
  • Sacred 2: Fallen Angel [ALL] - Making Of Trailer #3
  • Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars [NDS] - Trailer
  • Metal Gear Online [PS3] - Scene Expansion Trailer
  • Spore: Galactic Adventures [PC] - Playing the Missions Trailer


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

'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

Microsoft Expands European Xbox Live Offerings with NBC Universal Movies

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

At a UK press event Microsoft unveiled that is has signed an agreement with NBC Universal International, making films from Universal Pictures the latest content from a major Hollywood studio to join the Xbox Live roster.

'Steal Princess' (NDS) Map Maker Details - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlus' Steal Princess is a puzzle/platformer hybrid on a mission to break the mold and redefine a couple of genres in the process. Over 150 levels of increasing complexity eagerly look forward to pushing your central processing unit (i.e., your brain) to its limits.

PlayStation Store Gets Pulse, No Gravity, DLCs, Demos and Music Tracks

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with the newest Pulse issue, No Gravity: The Plague of Mind ($9.99), DLCs for Buzz!, Disgaea 3, Street Fighter IV’s Femme Fatale Pack ($3.99), Skate 2 San Van Classic Pack ($4.99), TLotR: Conquest Content Pack #2 ($9.99), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band, demos for Killzone 2, MLB2K9, and Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.