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'Brutal Legend' (PS3/X360) Screams for Vengeance - New Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BrĂ¼tal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.

'Tropico 3' Coming to North America

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Not heard of since 2003's Tropico 2: Pirate Cove, Kalypso Media has acquired the Tropico license from Take Two, and has entered into a agreement with Haemimont Games, known for Imperium Romanum, to develop a new title in the strategy franchise.

Factor 5 Shuts Down California Studio

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In early 2008, German-based Factor 5 had signed a multi-game development deal with Brash Entertainment, but due to the publisher's demise, Factor 5 found itself in a tight spot later in the year and was forced to lay off half of its staff. Now things have taken a turn for the worse, as Factor 5 announced that it has closed down its California studio, known for Lair and Star Wars Rogue Squadron III, as it was no longer able to keep it open due to the aforementioned issues.

'Battlefield 1943' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 1943, using DICE's Frostbite engine, takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.

'Warrior Epic' Development Wrapping Up, Launches Next Week

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warrior Epic is a free to download & play online action/RPG set in an original fantasy universe, where players can utilize a wide selection of warrior classes to go out raiding dungeons in a variety of novel environments. Warrior Epic let you play co-op campaigns or slug it out with friends in PVP.

'Overlord: Dark Legend' (Wii) Gets Fairytale Characters - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Overlord Dark Legend is set in a time before the original game, players take the role of a new young Overlord. As he revels in command of the Minions, our trainee tyrant will be able to take his growing pains out on the local fairy tale inhabitants as he protects his castle and lands.

'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (ALL) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

'MX vs. ATV Reflex' (NDS/PSP/PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MX vs. ATV Reflex introduces revolutionary physics that allow for real-world terrain deformation and an intuitive, dual-stick control scheme that separates man from machine, as well as a wide variety of race modes, vehicles and worlds to explore while utilizing the all-new Rhythm Racing 2.0 physics engine.

'Bionic Commando Rearmed' (ALL) Becomes Even Cheaper

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Celebrating the imminent release of Bionic Commando, Capcom has slashed the Rearmed price in half until May 21st.

'NHL 10' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 10 begins a new era with gameplay innovations that deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees throughout the NHL playoffs.

'Runes of Magic' Reaches Million User Milestone

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 2:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Blood Bowl' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | 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.

'zOMG!' Sound Designed By 'Bioshock' Outfit

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With 16 zones and a vast variety of battle rings and recipes to choose from, zOMG! is an engaging adventure that blends social online community experiences with accessible MMO gameplay. After finishing work on 2K's Bioshock, dSonic's sound design team turned its attention to zOMG!.

'WonderKing' Coming to North America - Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Players will challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat as they strive to become the Wonderking that will bring light to the shadows of darkness. There is a wide variety of customization available from clothing to facial features and hairstyles. WonderKing will be free-to-play and offer players the ability to acquire tools, weapons and mounts from the item mall.

'Cities XL' Lets you Customize Your Own Page

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cities XL expands 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. Your Profile page is your personal space on the Cities XL website; it reflects you, your activities, your friends, and as part of the Planet Offer, your cities of course.

Eight New Titles Added to Xbox 360 Platinum Hits Lineup

by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced that eight new titles have earned their place in the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits collection, including Gears of War, Forza Motorsport 2 and Mass Effect, making them available in stores at prices starting as low as $19.99.

'The Agency' (PS3/PC) New Game Details

by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 8:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Online Entertainment's Seattle studio is developing The Agency, a PC/PS3 exclusive fast-paced online action shooter filled with espionage, intrigue and betrayal, where you assume the role of elite agents in a modern-day world.

'Torchlight' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 7:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Runic Games, former Flagship Studios developers responsible for Mythos, announced Torchlight, an adventure-themed action-MMORPG which emphasizes a simple and intuitive interface, fast and furious action, and a colorful and compelling game world.

Sony PS3 v2.76 Firmware Update Details

by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony is preparing to release a new v2.76 PS3 firmware update, which unfortunately is not really an major update as it only improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.

Various Game Trailers #1604

by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 7:11 p.m. PDT | 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 Bigs 2 [ALL] - Mini-Games Trailer
  • Damnation [PS3/X360/PC] - PSI Villain Trailer
  • Ghostbusters: The Video Game [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer
  • Grand Slam Tennis [Wii] - Party Mode Trailer
  • Bionic Commando [ALL] - Lab Report Trailer #3
  • EA Sports Active [Wii] - Customization Trailer
  • Roogoo Attack! [NDS] - Trailer

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