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GamersGate Signs 'GTR 2: FIA GT Racing Game' for Digital Distribution

by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GTR 2 takes the franchise to new heights with a monumental 140+ accurately modeled cars from two full FIA GT seasons and a higher level of painstaking detail than ever seen before.

'The Maw' (XBLA) Priced and Dated - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Maw is a 3D action adventure in which you take control of Frank, a simple alien that must partner up with The Maw, a cute little blob with an insatiable hunger that makes him the most dangerous creature in the galaxy, in order to find your way home.

'Metal Gear Online' (PS3) Welcomes Rookies With New Promo Campaign

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. All fans who register the MOG retail version will automatically win 5,000 reward points and the MGO Codec Pack (until Feb. 16, 2009)

Various Game Trailers #1510

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 1:07 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:

  • Fallen Earth - Factions Trailer
  • inFamous [PS3] - 2009 CES Trailer #3
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [PS3/X360/PC] - EPA Trailer
  • The Godfather II [ALL] - The Crew Trailer

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

'DC Universe Online' (PS3/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) to Get New Bruce Springsteen Tracks, for Free

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). To celebrate his upcoming "Working On A Dream" album Bruce 'The Boss' Springsteen is going to offer two tracks (My Lucky Day and Born To Run) for free between Jan. 27 and Feb. 4, after which they'll be available as singles on XBL, PSN and the Wii Shop.

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

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | 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.

New US Outfit Brings Free-to-Play MMORPG 'Nostale' to North America

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nostale is a free-to-play casual MMORPG which takes gamers through seventy exciting levels of the wonderful world of East Mile. Gamers can choose from one of four character classes, each with unique powers and features. The ultimate goal is to fight Dark Horn and his legion of demons in the land of death.

'Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle' (PS2) Goes Gold - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is an epic historical simulation from legendary game producer Kou Shibusawa where players assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in their quest to unite Japan under one rule.

'AionGuard' (PS3/X360) Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The newest Edge issue reveals that Avalanche is not only working on a sequel to Just Cause, but also another open world title what it describes as a mix of "WWI dogfighter pilots, Samurai and medieval knights." Already in development for two years, AionGuard will have you control armies of thousands, and pilot-able dragons as you wage war against the Nazurbaal, who are harvesting the world's magical powers. As you progress through regions, each one will have an enemy stronghold, so you can disrupt supply lines, capture power sources, and befriend local tribes to make your battles easier.

'MySims Party' (NDS/Wii) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MySims Party turns any gathering into an instant party with 50 mini games (40 in the NDS version) to choose from, each hosted by a different MySim.

'Tomb Raider: Underworld' (ALL) Lacked Polishing, Says Sacked Creative Director

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tomb Raider: Underworld is an epic adventure game that delivers exploration-based gameplay giving players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world. Last week, Eidos revealed Tomb Raider: Underworld fell short of internal expectations, making the company's stock drop 25%, followed by the inevitable layoffs at Crystal Dynamics. One of the 30 victims was creative director Eric Lindstrom, who said he wished they could have spent more time polishing Underworld.

Slightly Mad Studios Arises from Blimey! Games' Ashes

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Joint Administrators were appointed to UK based developer Blimey! Games on Jan. 8 2009, following the insolvency of its parent company, 10tacle Studios in the summer of 2008. Former Blimey! head honcho Ian Bell acquired all the assets and its workforce.

'Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis' (ALL) Online Comic Reveals Protagonists

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Secret Files 2 is a point-and-click adventure game based on mysterious phenomena around the world. As a follow-up to Secret Files: Tunguska, the sequel takes on a different mystery in a totally different location. The first little comic strip featuring the two Secret Files protagonists is now on the official Web site.

'Age of Conan' Merging More Than Half Of Its Servers

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Age of Conan is an online action RPG, mixing a story-driven single-player experience with a brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Late last year, Funcom already merged servers in order to increase population, and in the near future, it will reduce its 49 current servers to 18 in order to further boost the game experience.

'Devil Survivor' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlus' Devil Survivor is a new RPG in the Megami Tensei franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan later this month.

Wii Shop Channel Adds A Classic and Two Wiiware Title

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

Nintendo added a classic and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Jungle Speed (Wiiware), Planet Pachinko (Wiiware), and Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse (VC).

'Burn Zombie Burn' (PS3) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set across 6 classic American horror movie inspired levels, Burn Zombie Burn is a 3rd person shoot-em-up in the classic coin-op tradition featuring next-gen game play mechanics, delivering humor and bloody zombie violence in copious amounts!

'Clover' (XBLA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Binary Tweed announced the return of the classic platform-puzzle adventure with Clover. Rendering a much-missed genre in watercolour, accompanied by melancholy piano pieces and laced with political themes, Clover embodies Binary Tweed's frank motto of “New games that are a bit like old games, but better.”

'Personal Trainer: Math' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Personal Trainer: Math includes 40 fast-paced exercises, from basic addition and multiplication to more extensive multiplication tables and calculation ladders. Daily math drills keep skills sharp, while attendance records provide ways for users to see how they improve week to week and month to month.