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'Brutal Legend' (PS3/X360) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brütal 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. Pre-order your copy at Gamestop and get an exclusive Tenacious D in-game (including multiplayer) guitar, with new sound effects, new voice over work from Jack Black and Kyle Gass and a new visual effects suite.

'Contra ReBirth' Coming to WiiWare - Screens

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While there has not been any official announcement yet, it seems Konami is not only bringing Gradius back but also its popular Contra franchise. While it is not quite clear whether Contra ReBirth is a new installment or a revamped old title, it does include 2 player co-op. So far only Japan is getting it, next week for 1,000 Wii Points) so we'll have to wait a little longer for more details.

'Dawn of War II' - v1.3 Patch to Add New Armor, New Weapons, AI Improvements

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 11:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' Unveils the Trooper - New Screens

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

'Gears of War 2' (X360) Dark Corners DLC Public Preview Event

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection is a value-packed compilation that combines all previous Gears of War 2 Game add-ons with brand new multiplayer and campaign content. Microsoft is giving fans an opportunity to meet the developers, and play an unreleased multiplayer map on May 15 in Seattle...

'Darkest of Days' (X360/PC) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.

'Plants vs. Zombies' Update Adds Steam Achievements

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Plants vs. Zombies is an all-new action-strategy game from PopCap, known for Bejeweled and Peggle! Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants!

'BioShock 2' (PS3/X360/PC) Multiplayer Details

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10' (ALL) Gets Online Tournament Mode - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 takes golf fans inside-the-ropes to experience the drama and emotion of tournament golf. In addition, the U.S. Open, a USGA championship, and the USGA’s Rules of Golf will be available for the first time in the franchise's history.

Good Old Games Sells 'Sacred Gold' and 'DarkStar One' on the Cheap

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

This weekend Good Old Games are encouraging everyone to try out two great titles from Ascaron Entertainment: Sacred Gold and DarkStar One. Only this weekend, everyone can get them with a 25% discount — that's $7.49 each!

'Ys Online: Call of Solum' Enters Second Beta Stage - Screens

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the famous YS series originally developed by Falcom, CJ Internet Game Studio and Nihon Falcom have teamed up to convert the famous YS series to an online game.

'The Sims 3' Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 7:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility!

'Puzzle Bobble Galaxy' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 7:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Puzzle Bobble Galaxy is a match-three arcade puzzle game starring the loveable Bub and Bob dinosaur brothers from the hugely popular Bubble Bobble game. Players will embark on a magnificent adventure set in space as they help battle against powerful enemies who are trying to rule the entire universe.

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) to Get Social Distortion, Steely Dan, Distbured, Costello

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 7:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'ArmA II' (ALL) Explains Its Name - Screens

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArmA II is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

'Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss' Now Accepting Beta Test Applications

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Announced last year and not heard of since, Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss adds a newly-playable Gargoyle race, never-before seen spells, powerful new weapons and armor, an expansive and dangerous dungeon, and a variety of new, tough-as-nails monsters. Fans interested in participating in the closed beta test later this month can now sign up.

'Space Invaders Extreme 2' (NDS) Coming to Europe - New Screens

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Taito's classic Space Invaders game gets extreme once again with new features that bring the retro franchise up to speed with the Joneses such as a new Bingo and Multiplayer WiFi mode.

'In The Mix: Featuring Armin van Buuren' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armada Music, Cloud 9 Music and Foreign Media Games are collaborating to develop Armin van Buuren: In The Mix, allowing players to experience for themselves what it is like to be a DJ like Armin, mixing electronic dance music and interacting with the audience.

'Fuel' (PS3/X360/PC) Details Race Events - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Creating the ultimate competitive go-anywhere racing experience, Fuel will have players competing across wildly different terrain and executing spectacular death-defying stunts as they race dozens of varied two and four-wheeled rides and explore this epic world on an unprecedented scale.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) Broken Steel DLC Fixed & Re-released

by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 6:45 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. The Broken Steel DLC lets you continue the adventure past the main quest by joining the ranks of the Brotherhood of Steel and ridding the Capital Wasteland of the Enclave once and for all. Earlier this week, Bethesda released the DLC on Xbox 360 and PC, but unfortunately a Games for Windows-related issue broke the release, which has now been fixed.