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Former Iron Lore Devs Working on New RPG Using 'Titan Quest' Engine

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

When Titan Quest developers Iron Lore went belly-up, two former employees started Crate Entertainment, revealing they were working on a new RPG Black Legion, IL's final project before its demise. It hasn't been heard of since Black Legion was put on hold and made room for another RPG, which is using the Titan Quest engine but is not a sequel. While similar in gameplay, the new game has a darker fictional setting, more depth in certain areas, new features, is less linear, has a more replayable world with secret unlockable areas, an ultra-challenging difficulty mode balanced for team play, and shooter-style rapid healing when you're out of combat to reduce dependency on potions.

'Rush Fighters' Enters Open Beta Stage

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Acclaim Games' Rush Fighters is a free to play cartoonish action fighting game where players battle against other fighters in intense online PvP combat.

'WonderKing' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WonderKing is a free-to-play MMO offering the ability to acquire tools, weapons and mounts from the item mall, challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat, and strive to become the Wonderking who'll bring light to the shadows of darkness.

'Jutland' - v 1.066 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jutland is set in the treacherous waters of the 1916 North Sea, and delivers the most detailed World War One naval experience ever released for PC wargaming! The Ship Pack 1 - US North Sea adds new ship classes, new ships, scenarios and campaigns.

'SMT: Persona' (PSP) Also As PSN Download - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Completely remastered for PSP, SMT: Persona boasts a fully redone localization, all-new music from composer Shoji Meguro, beautiful new animated sequences overseen by famed artist Kazuma Kaneko, enhanced graphics optimized for the PSP system's widescreen aspect ratio, and extra content.

'WarCraft 3: RoC' & 'TFT' - v1.24a Update Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard has released new update patches for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos as well as The Frozen Throne. This v1.24a upgrade makes a few World Editor changes and fixes an exploit and World Editor crashes.

'Champions Online' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' (ALL) Tracklist And Release Date Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rumors about a new installment in the band-specific Guitar Hero franchise have been floating around for months, with the German ratings board, EBGames and Gamestop, all at one point having a listing, all of which were removed shortly thereafter. Be as it may it, earlier today Activision confirmed the release date, and we now also have the complete tracklist.

Activision Delays StarCraft II and Singularity, More Bond, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision Blizzard posted better-than-expected financial results for Q2 2009, driven by Prototype, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the Guitar Hero, and Call of Duty franchises, as well as World of Warcraft. However, Activision CEO Bobby Kontick revealed that Singularity and StarCraft II are getting delayed until 2010, while Mike Griffith stated that next year we can see new installments in the James Bond, Tony Hawk and Spider-Man franchises.

Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao (ALL) Supports Stereoscopic 3D - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is a stylized hand-to-hand action game that provides engaging, over-the-top combat and multiple gameplay modes to explore alone or with friends online.

'CrimeCraft' Digital Distribution Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

'Need for Speed Shift' (ALL) Shows Off Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

'Wii Sports Resort' (Wii) Sells 500K Units In One Week

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wii Sports Resort takes the inclusive, fun and intuitive controls of the original Wii Sports to the next level, introducing a whole new set of entertaining and physically immersive activities.

Call of Duty: World at War (ALL) Map Pack 3 Coming Tomorrow - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

COD: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. Map Pack 3 will feature three multiplayer maps and one new Zombie map.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:51 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:

'Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent' Adds Realm vs Realm Battle Mode

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only MMORPG of its kind, set in the uniquely creative genre of "steampunk," where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.

'NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience with NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, the story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend Icarus.

'NBA 2K10' (ALL) Shows Off Anniversary Edition Package

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. The Anniversary Edition will come packaged in a specially designed 2K Sports locker configured for game storage, and include exclusive items and a commemorative video.

'Ashes Cricket 2009' (ALL) Uses NaturalMotion's morpheme

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ashes Cricket 2009 is set to build on the heritage that Codemasters has enjoyed with its Brian Lara series and will continue to lead the field with great batting, bowling and fielding gameplay and authenticity that made the series a hit with cricket fans.

Xbox 360 Summer Dashboard Update - Games On Demand Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Later this summer, Microsoft plans to roll out a major dashboard update for its Xbox 360, improving aspects such as the Netflix streaming video experience, video display options, but also adding new items like premium avatar clothing (with a marketplace), user ratings, and Games on Demand (in August).