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'Huxley: The Dystopia' Now Accepting Closed Beta Test Sign-ups

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Huxley is an MMOFPS utilizing the Unreal engine 3 that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Humans have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources.

'Champions Online' (X360/PC) Reveals Millennium City - New Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 12:00 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.

'MapleStory' Celebrates 4th Anniversary With In-Game Events

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world. MapleStory parties for its 4th anniversary with loads of special events, items, quests and rewards for players.

'The King of Fighters XII' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.

Thursday, May 7, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 10:21 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:

'Rabbids Go Home' (Wii) Game Details - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The party is over and the Rabbids are ready to go home...to the moon! Rabbids Go Home features a new wacky storyline, diverse gameplay and intuitive controls, and a vast array of environments that leads to hilarious capers as the Rabbids wreak havoc on the Humans in pursuit of their quest.

'Bakugan: Battle Brawlers' (ALL) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision announced 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.

Xbox Live Gets Pathé Movies Such As Slumdog Millionaire

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xbox, Warner Bros. Entertainment UK and Pathé UK announce a partnership that will bring an extraordinary variety of locally UK-produced films to Xbox Live consumers. Pathé has been behind a variety of successful films, ranging from The Duchess and Hunger to recent Slumdog Millionaire.

'All Aspect Warfare' (X360/PC) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

Zoo Publishing Snags Empire Interactive Licenses

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Zoo Publishing announced a deal to license, publish, and distribute the catalog of titles previously published and developed by, the now defunct, Empire Interactive, allowing it to re-release previous Empire titles, to port previously released games to new platforms, and to create a new gaming content from existing IPs.

'Runes of Magic' Gets New Treasure Trove Dungeon - Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:26 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.

Paradox Interactive's E3 2009 Lineup

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Following on from their showing at the recent GDC in San Francisco, Paradox Interactive confirmed its presence at this year’s E3 Expo in Los Angeles where a number of their development teams will be on hand to showcase the latest builds and features of their titles, all of which are scheduled to release this year.

'Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge' Suffers Small Delay in the UK - Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 7:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.

'Zen Pinball' (PSN) Coming Next Week

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ZEN Pinball sets a new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball games employing cutting-edge visuals, challenging tables, true-to-life ball and table physics, combining them with features not found in any other pinball game.

'Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 7:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, known in Europe as Safar'Wii, players take on the role of a wildlife photographer exploring the exotic and diverse wildlife of Animal Island.

'Guitar Hero 5' and 'Band Hero' Revealed, 'DJ Hero' Turn Table Shown

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision is set to once again revolutionize how consumers interact with music by releasing three new titles this fall, DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero. The slate will transform the way consumers enjoy and engage with music by offering the largest variety of music genres, innovative technologies and new social entertainment experiences.

'Astro Boy: The Video Game' (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the upcoming feature film which itself is inspired by one of the most beloved characters of all time, Astro Boy: The Video Game will allow players to become Astro Boy, a young boy robot with incredible powers who takes to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army.

'Disney Sing It: Pop Hits' (Wii/PS3) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney Sing It: Pop Hits features 30 master recordings and popular music videos from fan favorites, including Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, Hannah Montana, Jesse McCartney, Coldplay and One Republic.

'Need for Speed Undercover' (ALL) v1.0.1.18 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles. The free Challenge series DLC adds 60 events, two new game modes and three new cars.

'Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising' (ALL) Gets Delayed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before.