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'Dark Sector' (ALL) - German v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of an elite black-ops agent sent on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that hides a deadly Cold War secret. The PC edition features improved graphics and a streamlined interface that allows for easy mouse and keyboard control.

'Arc Rise Fantasia' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Arc Rise Fantasia is an epic RPG product of old and new, combining graphics with modern gameplay while bringing classic Japanese high fantasy role-playing action involving airships and dragons.

Video Games Offer Same Narrative Experience As Books And Movies

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A new study by Dr Souvik Mukherjee, a researcher and computer game narrative expert from the School of Arts & Humanities at Nottingham Trent University, concludes that computer games can be read like books and should be regarded with the same value as literary texts.

'Armored Core 3' (PS2) Coming to PSP - Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally released on the PS2 in 2002, Armored Core 3 is getting ported to the PSP, with the addition of a multiplayer mode. The game is based around one entity that ruled the world, The Controller. As time went on several powerful Corporations came on the scene, waging war with eachother in their struggles to gain absolute power. Manipulated by The Controller, all was going according to the plan, but somehow, the forces of chaos began to rise...

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2010' (ALL) Scores In-Game Ads

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PES 2010 will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements and major gameplay additions. Konami has signed a global full-service in-game advertising deal with Double Fusion for PES 2010.

Kaos Studios' New Title to be Multiplatform

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ's Kaos Studios, founded by veterans of the Battlefield 2 mod Desert Combat, has been on a recruiting spree lately as it ramps up development on a new, Unreal Engine 3-powered, multiplatform title. Kaos Studios' first title was the FPS game Frontlines: Fuel of War, originally developed for X360, PC, and PS3, but the latter version was eventually canceled. One of the new job openings requires "experience with creating content for XBL and/or PSN," indicating the new title might be coming to PS3 as well.

'Grand Slam Tennis' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis puts the racket in the palm of your hand and offers the deepest tennis experience ever. As the home to all four Grand Slams, and exclusive to Wimbledon, you can take your customized created player on a quest to win the four slams in Grand Slam career mode.

'Defcon' Also Coming to NDS

by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Defcon is an online, competitive, multiplayer strategy game simulating global thermonuclear war. The game, inspired by the 1983 cult-classic film, Wargames, superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion surrounding the Cold War era.

'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2009 @ 1:24 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.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (PS3/X360) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2009 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Survival Pack DLC Coming Next Week

by Rainier on April 18, 2009 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-op gameplay of L4D casts four Survivors in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying Boss Infected mutants. The free Survival Pack adds a new Survival multiplayer mode as well as 2 complete campaigns for Versus Mode, and will be released next week on PC to coincide with the X360's confirmed April 21st date.

'L.A. Noire' (PS3/X360) Still in Development, Hiring

by Rainier on April 18, 2009 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L.A. Noire is an interactive detective story set in the 1947 classic noir period situated in an exact recreation of mid century L.A. drawing players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders, but also side missions based on real events from that period. We haven't heard anything from L.A. Noire since Sept. 2008 when it was said to be still a year out, but Team Bondi's job listing has openings for several positions (3D modelers, game designers and a senior programmers) indicating it might be ramping up development for the final push (thanks Joystiq).

'Sacred 2' (ALL) Developer Files for Bankruptcy Protection

by Rainier on April 18, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ascaron is putting the finishing touches on the console version of its action/rpg Sacred 2, but it seems the lengthy development process and several delays may have cost the German developer a little bit too much as it has filed for bankruptcy protection on April 14, 2009. Ascaron is looking for interesting parties to acquire the studio, and to sweeten the pot it revealed that an add-on for Sacred 2 is already in development, scheduled for this summer, as well as a third installment in the franchise.

'Bayonetta' (PS3/X360) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

'Call of Duty: World At War' (ALL) - German v1.4.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

COD: World at War 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.

Various Game Trailers #1584

by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
  • 1 vs. 100 [X360] - Trailer
  • SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 [PSP] - Trailer
  • Aion [PC] - Morheim Zone Tour Trailer


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

'Evochron Legends' - v1.088 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Evochron Legends is a freeform mercenary space-sim that focuses on 'lone-wolf' survival gameplay, allowing you to play the game in a variety of ways and complete many activities.

'Battlefield 1943' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 1943, using DICE's Frostbite engine, takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.

'Burnout Paradise' (ALL) Cops and Robbers Pack Gets Dated

by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives you license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, a seamless racing battleground, with massive traffic-heavy roads to abuse. The PC edition will have expanded online features and community-driven content. The Cops and Robbers pack, coming April 30, is said to bring the thrills and spills of cops and robbers car chases to the game.

'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' (ALL) Developer Diary #5

by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.