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Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, April 27, 2009

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 6:48 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: Cocoto Platform Jumper (Wiiware), Nobunaga's Ambition (VC), Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics, and Paper Airplane Chase (NDSiWare).

Crave, Koei and PlayLogic Join The ESA

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 6:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Somebody's been on a recruiting spree lately, as The ESA announced that yet more publisher/developers have joined the trade association. Crave, KOEI and Playlogic contribute a wealth of experience, innovation and artistic talent and deliver high-quality entertainment software for a variety of platforms.

'Under Siege' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Seed Studios' PS3 exclusive real time strategy game Under Siege features an original world, unique gameplay elements and a large number of multiplayer and community features with special emphasis on user generated content.

Former Capcom Exec Joins Realtime Worlds as New CEO

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Realtime Worlds has appointed Gary Dale, previously European managing director at Capcom, as its new chief executive officer. Dale will oversee the day-to-day operations and drive strategic direction of Realtime Worlds and its products, commencing with the urban-themed online game All Points Bulletin.

Trion World Network Partners with Petroglyph to Develop MMORTS

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Trion World Network is expanding its portfolio with an innovative project, developed by Petroglyph, a studio by former Westwood founders, known for the Star Wars: Empire At War series. Whether this has anything to do with Petroglyph's previously announced free-to-play MMORTS was not revealed.

'Uncharted 2: Among Thieve's (PS3) Multiplayer & Beta Details - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | 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.

Konami Drops 'Six Days in Fallujah' (ALL) in Wake of Criticism

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Six Days in Fallujah is a 3rd person shooter experience that puts the player in the center of the largest urban military operation in four decades. Six Days in Fallujah combines the action of a military shooter with the realism of a documentary film to create a new kind of experience that is both historical and engaging. After Konami Europe already indicated it would probably not publish the game, Japanese magazine The Asahi Shimbun reveals that Konami has dropped the title from its lineup after it received severe criticism from various directions.

'NCAA Football 10' (ALL) Team Builder Detailed - New Screens

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life.

'Dawn of Discovery' (NDS/Wii/PC) Gets Euro Release Date

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dawn of Discovery, previously known as Anno 1404, is an RTS and simulation that gives gamers the opportunity to explore new civilizations and build their own empire like never before through the immersive action of the Wiimote and the DS stylus.

'The Warlords' Opens Beta Test in North America

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Warlords is a 2.5 D MMORPG game jointly created by NetDragon and China Film Group, sharing the same story as the film titled The Warlords, featuring traditional Chinese martial arts through complicated stories set in the late Qing Dynasty.

'Battlezone II: Combat Commander' - Unofficial v1.3 beta 5 Patch

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

This is an unofficial patch for Pandemic's Battlezone II: Combat Commander, bringing your retail game to v1.3 beta 5 and adds an update DX 9.0c graphics engine, and the usual bug & crash fixes.

Square Enix Acquisition Will Not Change Eidos Brand

by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos will remain as an independent operation, following the completion of the £84 million acquisition by Square Enix last week.

'The Conduit' (Wii) Gets Limited Edition

by Rainier on April 26, 2009 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story. The Gamestop exclusive Limited Edition includes art book, custom detailing and projected light for your ASE, and a Secret Agent multiplayer skin.

'Infinite Space' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 26, 2009 @ 6:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Infinite Space is an RPG that takes place in outer space and gives players the ability to control, build, outfit and customize more than 150 spaceships, offering over 200 characters and the ability to control multiple spaceships at any one time.

Ubisoft Registers 'Driver: The Recruit'

by Rainier on April 26, 2009 @ 6:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Released in 2007, Driver: Parallel Lines (Wii/PC) and Driver '76 (PSP) was the last time we heard of the franchise after Ubisoft bought the license and its developer Reflections Interactive from Infogrames/Atari the year before. The Driver offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience, and while the previous title in the series, Driv3r, sold well, the past few games didn't score all too well in the media. Ubisoft seems to want to give it another try as it has recently registered Driver: The Recruit, indicating a new title might be in development at the UK studio.

'The Great Giana Sisters' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 26, 2009 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

More than 20 years ago when a game was born that still is a synonym for a whole gaming genre, The Great Giana Sisters made Jump’n’Run gaming available for home computer users all over the world.

'BioShock' Movie Hits Snag, On Hold Due to Excessive Budget

by Rainier on April 25, 2009 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gore Verbinski has long expressed his interest in doing the BioShock movie adaptation of 2K's action game. It will begin production in 2010, and John Logan (The Aviator, Star Trek: Nemesis) has written the screenplay, while BioShock creator Ken Levine is consulting. Having recently turned down a 4th Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Verbinski has hit a snag and the BioShock film has been put on hold. Universal Pictures has asked the parties to look for an alternate location, as shooting in Los Angeles will have projected costs of $160 million, although it reaffirmed this will not be another 'Halo' movie fiasco.

'1 vs. 100' (X360) to be Free For Xbox Live Gold Members - Screens

by Rainier on April 25, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Popular TV game show 1 vs. 100 is coming to Xbox Live Primetime, pitting one Xbox Live member against 100 others from around the world with a live host and great prizes. The goal of "the One" is to eliminate all the opposition by correctly answering questions, hoping that the opponents will answer incorrectly and be eliminated from the game.

'Empire: Total War' to Receive Major Patch Next Week

by Rainier on April 25, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire: Total War will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. The Creative Assembly confirmed it is working on a new major patch, scheduled for next week, with over 70 bug fixes in this upgrade, AI aggression issue fixed, plus a ton of balance and feature tweaks.

'Dead Space' (ALL) Sequel to Have Multiplayer?

by Rainier on April 25, 2009 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. A new EA survey is asking fans whether they would be interested in co-op and Zero-G deathmatch, possibly hinting at multiplayer inclusion for the sequel.