Archives by Day

May 2025
SuMTuWThFSa
123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031

Advertising

As an Amazon Associate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases.





'Stalin vs. Martians' Gets Slightly Delayed

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stalin vs. Martians is an over-the-top strategy game, the Martians suddenly drop off somewhere in Siberia and attack the glorious people of Holy Mother Russia. You take control of the Red Army troops and start kicking the alien butts under Stalin’s guidance. Scheduled for release today, Mezmer Games has pushed the launch a few days for some final polishing.

'Fallout: New Vegas' (PS3/X360/PC) Revealed

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At a UK press event, Bethesda revealed that it is working on a new installment in the Fallout franchise. Developed by Obsidian (former Black Isle Studios, known for KOTOR II, Neverwinter Nights 2) on the PS3, X360 and PC, Fallout: New Vegas is not a sequel but a standalone game. Featuring the usual RPG elements, it's scheduled for 2010. It wasn't revealed whether the game uses the same engine as Fallout 3 or Obsidian's current project, Alpha Protocol, and fans hoping to get more info in the coming months might be disappointed, as Bethesda's Pete Hines told us that it is "highly unlikely" the game will be shown at E3.

'Jumpgate Evolution' Reveals Spacecrafts - New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

Majesco Opens UK Office, Reveals European Lineup

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco announced details of its expanded European operation, which has been established to provide direct routes to retail within the UK. Based in Bristol, Majesco Europe will oversee the marketing, distribution and sales of a product catalog with mainstream titles on handheld and consoles, with its first games due to launch in May 2009.

'UFC 2009 Undisputed' (PS3/X360) - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.

Microsoft Bundles Xbox 360 Elite With 'Halo 3' and 'Fable II'

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beginning in May, the $399 Xbox 360 Game of the Year Bundle provides 120 GB of storage, a wireless controller, a wireless headset, an HDMI cable, a free Netflix trial, Lionhead's RPG Fable II and Bungie's FPS Halo 3. With the broadest selection of blockbuster games and a robust catalog of TV shows and movies available from Netflix, now is the best time to own an Xbox 360.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, April 20, 2009

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added a classic, a WiiWare, and two NDSi titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Crystal Defenders R1 (Wiiware), Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair (VC), Master of Illusion Express: Deep Psyche, and Dr. Mario Express (NDSiWare).

Monday, April 20, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 5:20 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:

'Shimano Xtreme Fishing' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Embracing the wilder side of sport fishing, Shimano Xtreme Fishing is the only videogame to let players take the fight to the fish with bow and speargun in addition to the traditional rod and reel.

'Warhammer Online' Rolls Out 'Beyond the Sands' In-Game Live Event

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call to Arms will introduce an array of new content for WAR players, and from April 20 to April 27, the armies of WAR will clash over the wreckage of mysterious airships that fell from the sky and puzzle over the appearance of strange artifacts from far-off lands.

'Dark Sector' (ALL) - German v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of an elite black-ops agent sent on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that hides a deadly Cold War secret. The PC edition features improved graphics and a streamlined interface that allows for easy mouse and keyboard control.

'Arc Rise Fantasia' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Arc Rise Fantasia is an epic RPG product of old and new, combining graphics with modern gameplay while bringing classic Japanese high fantasy role-playing action involving airships and dragons.

Video Games Offer Same Narrative Experience As Books And Movies

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A new study by Dr Souvik Mukherjee, a researcher and computer game narrative expert from the School of Arts & Humanities at Nottingham Trent University, concludes that computer games can be read like books and should be regarded with the same value as literary texts.

'Armored Core 3' (PS2) Coming to PSP - Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally released on the PS2 in 2002, Armored Core 3 is getting ported to the PSP, with the addition of a multiplayer mode. The game is based around one entity that ruled the world, The Controller. As time went on several powerful Corporations came on the scene, waging war with eachother in their struggles to gain absolute power. Manipulated by The Controller, all was going according to the plan, but somehow, the forces of chaos began to rise...

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2010' (ALL) Scores In-Game Ads

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PES 2010 will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements and major gameplay additions. Konami has signed a global full-service in-game advertising deal with Double Fusion for PES 2010.

Kaos Studios' New Title to be Multiplatform

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ's Kaos Studios, founded by veterans of the Battlefield 2 mod Desert Combat, has been on a recruiting spree lately as it ramps up development on a new, Unreal Engine 3-powered, multiplatform title. Kaos Studios' first title was the FPS game Frontlines: Fuel of War, originally developed for X360, PC, and PS3, but the latter version was eventually canceled. One of the new job openings requires "experience with creating content for XBL and/or PSN," indicating the new title might be coming to PS3 as well.

'Grand Slam Tennis' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis puts the racket in the palm of your hand and offers the deepest tennis experience ever. As the home to all four Grand Slams, and exclusive to Wimbledon, you can take your customized created player on a quest to win the four slams in Grand Slam career mode.

'Defcon' Also Coming to NDS

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Defcon is an online, competitive, multiplayer strategy game simulating global thermonuclear war. The game, inspired by the 1983 cult-classic film, Wargames, superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion surrounding the Cold War era.

'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2009 @ 1:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The G.I. Joe video game will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (PS3/X360) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2009 @ 1:17 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.