by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promising to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. As promised Capcom has released the Resident Evil 5 demo on Xbox Live, which features two levels from the beginning of the game (Assembly Place / Shanty Town) playable in single player (with AI), 2 player split screen co-op, or over XBL.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using a new technology called the "Pollux Engine Square Enix has created a true cross-platform game as it will be identical on both NDS and Wii. Use the stylus to control your character on the NDS while the Wiimote will mimic the same actions on the Wii. The game requires only one copy of the game to work on both systems and will be multiplayer compatible on both platforms.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Meat Boy is a challenging platformer, completely remade from the ground up for its release on Wiiware and will feature over 100+ single player levels, insane boss fights, competitive vs modes, beefy co-op play and a slew of unlockables that are rumored to fill your life with great happiness!
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Seems the previously revealed Yakuza 3, set 400 years before the first two titles in the series, was nothing but a spin off while the real third installment in the franchise is still set in modern times, situated two years after Yakuza 2, set in Ôsaka and Okinawa.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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War Plan Pacific is a turn-based computer wargame for one or two players (IP based multiplayer capability) covering the entire war in the Pacific from 1941 until 1945. Shrapnel Games is looking for a few good men to ensure smooth sailing.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A spiritual sequel to John Woo's action movie Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and massive destructibility.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Saints Row 2 offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. Since the recent release of the PC version, Volition has been gathering community feedback and revealed, without giving specific details as to what it will fix or a release date, that it is working on a patch...
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. Toshihiro Tokumaru, Capcom's Head of Character Content Business, revealed that the upcoming Lost Planet movie (producer by Spider-Man's Avi Arad) will have a $150-$200 million budget.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 8:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak. While there have been a few minor tweaks to the game since launch, Insomniac confirmed that tomorrow it is rolling out a the big v1.40 patch.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of the original Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. While there has been no official announcement yet,
whatifgaming claims to have received word from Lionhead that says "A Fable II for PC users would be likely imminent."
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2009 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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C&C Red Alert 3: Uprising is a PC exclusive single-player campaign expansion, catapulting players deeper into the Red Alert universe, giving them more of the action-packed gameplay they have been clamoring for, while offering a gauntlet of new and compelling challenges with the new Commander’s Challenge mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2009 @ 4:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Expected to make an appearance on the PS3, Capcom surprised everybody in Japan by announcing Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii instead. MH Tri-, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2009 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition features a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2009 @ 12:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: Metallica will feature an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play a Metallica member in single instrument or band career game modes, a total of 28 Metallica tracks, as well as 21 other artists such as Slayer, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Kyuss, Machine Head, etc...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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:
- MLB Front Office Manager [PS3/X360/PC] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
- The House of the Dead: Overkill [Wii] - Story Trailer
- Resistance: Retribution [PSP] - Trailer (2)
- Klonoa [Wii] - Trailer #2
- F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Fear Away Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Pikmin is an inventive life simulation and action-strategy title that pushes the limits of the imagination, offering fast-paced 'thinking' action while teaching players the importance of caring for and nurturing creatures to create a symbiotic relationship. Nintendo is remaking several of its classics for the Wii, starting with Pikmin.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 4:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.