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'Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Originally a GBA title back in 2006, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled is an Active-Time Tactical Combat RPG, featuring traditional turn-based combat which requires players to observe the positions of their characters as well as the enemies'.

'Prince of Persia' (ALL) to Get Epilogue DLC - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. The Prince of Persia Epilogue DLC continues the story of the Prince and Elika with a brand-new epic adventure.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.

Sony Online Brings Five PopCap Games to PSN

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SOE has signed a publishing agreement with PopCap Games that will bring five hit titles to the PlayStation Network, starting with Bejeweled 2. Fan favorites, Zuma, Heavy Weapon, Peggle and Feeding Frenzy will become available shortly thereafter.

'Jumpgate Evolution' to Make Appearance at Comic-Con - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | 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.

'Evasive Space' (Wii) Pins Down Release Date

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

In Evasive Space you pilot your rocket ship on a wildly dangerous interplanetary mission to save the stars. You’ll be guiding Konki on timed and collection-based missions through 20 stages of mazes and obstacles in five different environments spanning treacherous terrain including asteroid belts, planetary rings, astro-caves, and large space stations.

'Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Aya reconciles with her sister Saki and live together in peace for awhile. The peace doesn’t last for long as an infestation of zombies have plagued the city. The sisters join together to draw their swords and rid the city of evil.

'Mad Skills Motocross' Wants 1001 Beta Testers

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mad Skills Motocross is a sidescrolling motocross game that reminds of the golden days of gaming while also utilizing high-tech features. The game sports neural networks for the AI and precise physical simulations of motocross bikes and riders.

'Pranksterz: From Russia With Love' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In a new installment of the Pranksterz franchise, the player takes on the role of a Russian agent, working undercover in the United States. His main task is to piss off potential spy thus stopping his activity...

'Air Bandits' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Air Bandits, inspired by 1980s side-scrolling 2D arcade game Sopwith, you play as a pilot of a vintage fighter plane who must soar over the unfriendly territory, bomb the ground targets and take down enemy aircrafts, while avoiding their fire.

Former THQ Exec Starts Mamba Games - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mamba Games, headed up by former US THQ executive Robert Neilson, is a new dynamic multi-platform video games publisher announcing the first batch of products to be released throughout the globe.

Nolan Bushnell Gets British Academy Video Games Award

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nolan Bushnell, creator of Pong and founder of Atari, will receive the Fellowship at this year's GAME British Academy Video Games Awards. Nolan is credited by many for kick-starting the video games revolution; and was named one of Newsweek's '50 Men That Changed America'.

GamersGate Goes Client-Free

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GamersGate announced today that it will offer its entire catalog “client-free” beginning Jan. 28, 2009, offering gamers more convenient access to their games without forcing them into a client.

'Theatre of War 2: North Africa 1943' - 9 New Screens

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

Theatre of War 2 is a 3D RTS that covers events of 1943, the operations in Tunisia. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel, supported by Italian military contingent, in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies.

'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) Echelon vs. Sai Units #2

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.

Various Game Trailers #1522

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 6:49 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:

  • Final Fantasy XIII [PS3/X360] - Trailer #4
  • Blood Bowl [ALL] - Chaos vs. Humans Trailer
  • Elite Forces: Unit 77 [NDS] - Trailer
  • The House of The Dead: Overkill [Wii] - Making Of Trailer #2
  • WarHammer 40K: Dawn of War II [PC] - Orks Faction Trailer
  • The Godfather II [ALL] - Don's View Trailer
  • Deadly Creatures [Wii] - Combat Dev. Diary Trailer


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

'MLB 09 The Show' (PSP/PS2/PS3) Road To The Show Enhancements - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 4:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

MLB 09 The Show continues to set itself apart from the other MLB games on the market with its attention to detail and unparalleled gameplay. Looking to build on that reputation, the game has added several new features and subtleties that play a huge role in bringing the baseball experience to life.

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) Time Trial Map Pack Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 4:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. Originally scheduled for Jan. 29, the Time Trial Map Pack has been pushed back until February to further polish it and make it a completely smooth experience. However, the PS3-exclusive Synethesia map still drops tomorrow.

'Street Fighter IV' (ALL) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

'Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory' - v2.09 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 2:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

BoB II: Wings of Victory recreates the fierce and famous air battles southern England in 1940, act as the supreme commander of either side, or simply fly and let your generals manage the war below. This v2.09 improves AI, death animations, and Flight Models, landscape and Multiskin.