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'Bakugan: Battle Brawlers' (ALL) Gets Date, Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision signed an agreement with Nelvana Enterprises to develop video games based on the toy and action animated TV series Bakugan, which tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 8:04 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:

'Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo' (Wii) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo promises to thrill fans with the first ever appearance of the original Dragon Ball story on Wii in glorious 3D. Heading back to the early days of the Dragon Ball story, players will control Kid Goku as he sets out on fantastic adventures with his friends.

'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' Games in Development

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 7:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Ludia Inc. announced a deal to create and distribute video games based on the reality TV dating shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.

'DJ Hero' (ALL) Reveals Renegade Edition - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. The Renegade Edition includes a Renegade turntable controller, hardshell carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring unreleased tracks.

'Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky' (NDS) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Explorers of Skies is an action-packed adventure where players journey as actual Pokémon through a fantastic land untouched by humans. Before the game starts, players take a test to help them figure out which of the, over a dozen, Pokémon best represents their personalities.

'Tekken 6' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.

'Ultima Online: Mondain's Legacy' Becomes Free

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally launched in the summer of 2005, the 7th expansion to the Ultima Online MMORPG introduces the Elven race and several sprawling dungeons to the vast game world, and is now free to existing UO subscribers.

'White Knight Chronicles' (PS3) Sequel Already in Development

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While Sony has yet to release Level-5's original White Knight Chronicles RPG in North America and Europe, the latest issue of Famitsu reveals that a sequel is already in the works, without giving any further details. White Knight Chronicles is a medieval-like fantasy RPG fans with a unique battle system, and robust online gameplay rooted in an epic adventure.

'Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising' (PSP) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on VIZ Media's Naruto Shippuden animated series, players will assume control of over 10 of their favorite ninja, including the dreaded Akatsuki, promising to deliver fierce ninja action as players re-live the Naruto Shippuden storyline and experience a brand new adventure.

'Lips: Number One Hits' (X360) Complete Track List Revealed

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grab your friends and family and warm up those vocal chords! It’s time to transform your next get-together into a memory-making musical affair with Lips: Number One Hits. Combined with the original game, Lips: Number One Hits sets the stage for the ultimate singing party with a new collection of global chart-topping songs to satisfy even the choosiest of performers.

Gamebryo Integrates Digital Molecular Matter Technology

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

3D game engine provider Emergent has teamed up with Pixelux Entertainment to integrate the Digital Molecular Matter technology (DMM) into its Gamebryo development suite, allowing it to better simulate material physics.

'Sacred 2: Ice & Blood' (PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests. The Sacred 2 Ice & Blood add-on adds a new character, varied new quests/stories, new in-game items, as well as two new single-player areas with all-new enemies.

'Twilight The Video Game' MMO in Development

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brainjunk Studios' Twilight The Video Game is an interactive experience that will allow players to immerse themselves into a deeper form of storytelling and adventure, gaining a deeper understanding of The Twilight Saga through explorations and discoveries. Created by superfan Brandon Gardner, a game software development major, Twilight The Video Game will cover Twilight, New Moon and the unpublished fan favorite, Midnight Sun.

'Dragon Ball: Raging Blast' (PS3/X360) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is the first video game in the Budokai Tenkaichi series to come to PS3/X360 and features stunning HD graphics and audio, destructible environments and enhanced character features, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast takes players far beyond the realms of the original anime series.

GamersGate Specials July 30 - Aug. 2, 2009

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this week people who pre-order its WWII strategy title Hearts of Iron III will also receive the DLC Sprite Pack. The coming weekend Bioshock goes on sale for 60% off, while Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights drops 50% in price. Next week Nitro Games' naval strategy game East India Company will become available.

'Overlord II' (PS3/X360/PC) Rolls Out Battle Rock Nemesis DLC

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure. The Battle Rock Nemesis DLC extends the evil with new combat arena, enemies and in-game items.

'Free Realms' (ALL) Gets A Comic Book Series, Now On Sale

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | 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. SOE and WildStorm have teamed up with fantasy author J.S. Lewis to adapt Free Realms into a 12-issue comic book series.

'The Sims 3' - v1.3.24 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 3:15 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!

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes' (ALL) - 8 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes is set between seasons 1 and 2 of the Clone Wars animated series and features playable heroes such as Skywalker, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, Kit Fisto, and various clone troopers, giving you the possibility to team up with a friend in online co-op.