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'Grand Ages: Rome' Multiplayer Details - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Grand Ages: Rome, previously known as Imperium Romanum II, is a city-building game where the player takes the role of a Roman patrician, a nobleman, who has just started his political career. His ultimate goal is to become the Governor of Rome.

'LEGO Battles' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

LEGO Battles pulls LEGO Castle, LEGO Pirates and LEGO Space themes together to create a unique extension of the LEGO build-and-play experience that stays true to the customization and humor that are the foundation of LEGO videogames.

'Red Dead Redemption' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.

Former Westwood Studios Execs Found Jet Set Games

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jet Set Games was founded in 2008 by three industry veterans, most notably known for having worked on a variety of franchises such as Dune, Command & Conquer, Star Wars, James Bond, etc. Former EA/Westwood Studios execs Adam Isgreen, Rade Stojsavljevic, and Brett Sperry have co-founded the new outlet and are planning to develop new titles for iPhone, Wii, PS3 and X360.

'Let's Tap' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Let's Tap utilizes a ground-breaking control scheme where the Wii controller is placed on a box or flat surface so that the controller can detect minute vibrations. Players of all ages and skill levels then tap the box or flat surface to interact with the game; there's no need to hold the controller.

'GTA IV: The Lost and Damned' (X360) Adds Busta Rhymes, DJ Flex and More

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles. The upcoming DLC is adding new music to five of the game's radio stations while Busta Rhymes' Conglomerate is exclusive to the game (any tune can be bought through iTunes) while DJ Funkmaster Flex gets his own channel, including interviews with aforementioned rapper.

'Modern Warrior: Special Tactics' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Modern Warrior: Special Tactics is a new FPS where you take on role of a Russian special tactics unit known as Specnaz. The Motherland somehow lost another nuclear warhead to the terrorists and it’s up to the player to recover the bomb and punish some heavy armed dusky beardies.

'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.

'Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection' (ALL) Ltd. Ed. Soundtrack On eBay

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library. SEGA Australia is selling 3,500 Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack on eBay, each record individually numbered, with the proceeds going to the Cancer Council of Australia.

'Wind Slayer' Open Beta Goes Live

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wind Slayer introduces blazing fast, side-scrolling 2D MMO action in a combat system that rewards precise control and timing. The game's visual style evokes images of nostalgic fairy tales with friendly sprite-based characters and gorgeous fantasy backgrounds.

'A-Train 8' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In A-Train 8 you are manager of a railroad company, elected as mayor of your city, you will have your time engaged with many motivating tasks. The aim is to create the best public transport systems possible, manage them and adapt fares to successfully improve your city though the year, taking into account the different seasons and the effect they could have on the system you create!

'Strategic Command 2: Patton Drives East' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg, titled Patton Drives East allows players to explore the historically possible what-ifs of WWII.

'Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare' - v1.06 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SC2: Weapons and Warfare incorporates many fan requested new features, including a bigger world map, new units, enhanced naval movement and combat rules, a deeper weather model, additional terrain types and resources, the simulation of roads and railways and am extended editor.

'Phantasy Star Portable' (PSP) Gets North American Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Phantasy Star Portable includes the original PSU content, the Ambition of the Illuminus expansion pack, 4-player local multiplayer, PSP exclusive bosses and weapons, and a new History mode playable as a new character Vivienne.

'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' (PS3) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 PS3-exclusive action/adventure game, revolves around 13th century explorer Marco Polo, putting the focus on story, stealth gameplay and a free climbing mechanic.

Crytek Acquires 'TimeSplitters' Developer Free Radical

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While official word was scheduled for tomorrow, script writer Rob Yescombe spilled the beans early as he confirmed that the Crysis developer has acquired Free Radical. Known for its Timesplitters series and most recently Ubisoft's HAZE, the UK-based studio got itself in a spat of trouble last year and was forced to close down. Whether Crytek bought the studio only for its assets/IP or will let it restart and rehire, is unclear at this point. More details to come tomorrow ....

Capcom and The Guildhall Join the PC Gaming Alliance

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The PC Gaming Alliance, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to driving the worldwide growth of PC gaming, announced the addition of representatives from Capcom and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University (SMU) to their Board of Directors.

Various Game Trailers #1528

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | 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:

  • CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars [PS3/X360] - Trailers (2)
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Launch Trailer
  • Halo Wars [X360] - Expanding the Arsenal Trailer
  • Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers [Wii] - Launch Trailer
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld - Beneath the Ashes [X360] - Development Diary #1


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

'The Punisher: No Mercy' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Zen Studios announced The Punisher: No Mercy coming exclusively to PlayStation Network. For the first time on consoles, you’ll see the Marvel Universe through a first-person perspective in some intense arena-based multiplayer action, complete with characters like Jigsaw, Bushwacker, Barracuda and even Silver Sable.

Good Old Games Adds 'Stronghold Crusader' And 'Gothic 2 Gold'

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A little while back Good Old Games signed an agreement with FireFly Studios to add its historic RTS series, starting with Stronghold and now it has also added Stronghold: Crusader. Also added is JoWood's third-person role-playing game Gothic 2 Gold.