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Summer of Arcade Titles Dated and Priced

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year Microsoft launched a new initiative, the Summer of Arcade, going all out with big new titles for Xbox Live Arcade. This year is no different, and starting the new season on July 22, the list of titles (and prices) have been revealed.

'Shatter' (PSN) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with a modern-crafted production approach.

'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Partial Tracklist #3

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

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.

'Warriors Orochi 2' (PSP) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warriors Orochi 2 takes place after the events of the original, featuring an overwhelming lineup of over 90 playable characters from both franchises including Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends, plus new characters from Chinese and Japanese history.

'Unbound Saga' (PSP) Introduces The Maker - New Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Unbound Saga is a 3D side-scrolling brawler set in a satirical comic book universe, where enemies are drawn onto the screen and madcap battles travel from panel to panel through a post-apocalyptic landscape. Break off a weapon and rage off the page!

'Sword of the New World' Celebrates 2nd Anniversary With New Content

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sword of the New World is a free-to-play MMORPG modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing its Multiple Character Control system. Celebrating its 2nd anniversary SotNW will add new areas, NPC, raid instance and more ...

Good Old Games Adds Rebellion Classics, Ground Control, Evil Genius and More

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Good Old Games made an agreement with Rebellion to offer the UK developer's classic titles as digital download, while also adding Ground Control + Dark Conspiracy add-on, Evil Genius, Lords of Magic: Special Edition, Empire Earth: Gold Edition, as well as a weekend long 20% reduction on TopWare Interactive titles.

'Magna Carta 2' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 7:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Magna Carta 2, an Unreal Engine 3 powered RPG, introduces an original new storyline driven by intense themes of love, hate, politics, betrayal and the ultimate question of choosing one’s own fate. Players are immersed in the world of the Lanzheim Continent, a conflict-ridden land deeply divided by a fierce civil war.

'Marvel vs. Capcom 2' (PS3/X360) Pins Down XBLA Release Date

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Teased at over the past few weeks, Capcom and Marvel officially announced that the oft-requested fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The classic fighter pits some of Capcom’s familiar faces against a host of Marvel Comic’s biggest names in explosive three-on-three team battles.

'Rock Band Unplugged' (PSP) Gets Five New Downloadable Tracks

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP's Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.

'League of Legends: Clash of Fates' Now Accepting Closed Beta Sign-ups - Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes. Fans interested in participating in the closed beta test, can now sign up.

'Fuel' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Creating the ultimate competitive go-anywhere racing experience, Fuel will have players competing across wildly different terrain and executing spectacular death-defying stunts as they race dozens of varied two and four-wheeled rides and explore this epic world on an unprecedented scale.

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

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 5:24 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.

'Command & Conquer 4' Officially Announced

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, Command & Conquer 4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth.

'Alien Breed Evolution' (PS3/X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Team17 's Alien Breed Evolution, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an action packed, tense single player adventure and an absolute blast of a co-op game, a “retro-modern” remake of the 1991 original that helped the now indie dev/publisher burst onto the Amiga scene 18 years ago.

'Dawn of War II' v1.4.2 Patch Details

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WH40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. The v1.4.2 patch will address some issues, bugs, and gameplay imbalances found in the beta so far.

'Atelier Annie' (NDS) Coming to North America

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Unlike the previous series, which was strictly RPG, Atelier Annie adopts a unique “sim” based SRPG system. Characters will explore the world of Annie for alchemic items and also to participate in an island resort development project.

'Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of Final Fantasy with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay.

'Sakura Wars' (ALL) Premium Version Includes Japanese Voice Track

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sakura Wars is a Strategy RPG that features a unique sim-based story system. An in-depth storyline exists, much like in any other RPG; however, the player’s destiny in the game is not predetermined. Due to high demand, Sakura Wars will be available in a premium package which will include the Japanese voice track and a special art cover.

'Splinter Cell Conviction' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentive at GameStop

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. Fans who pre-order at Gamestop will receive an exclusive in-game semi-automatic shotgun.