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Thursday, December 18, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 2:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Crysis Wars' Becomes Free, For A Weekend #2

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined. Crysis Warhead's multiplayer component Crysis Wars, will be available to play for free from Dec. 19th through Dec. 28th.

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) Demo Coming to Europe/North America Early 2009

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

'Fable II' (X360) Knothole Island DLC Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 9:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original, Fable 2 offers even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Originally scheduled for Dec. 22, the Knothole Island DLC, adding new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters, has been pushed until late Jan. 2009 due to "unexpected technical difficulties."

'Jumpgate Evolution' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

Various Game Trailers #1501

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:25 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:

  • Perimeter 2: New Earth - Trailer #8
  • Deadly Creatures [Wii] - Environments Trailer
  • ArmA II [PC] - Gameplay Trailer


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

Take Two Q4 2008 Financials Reveals Loss, 'Champions Online' Dropped

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 5:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Apart from renewing its long-term contract with Rockstar Games, Take Two also released its Q4 2008 financial details revealing that GTA IV accounted for 60% of its $1.5 billion annual revenue. Due to Atari's acquisition of Cryptic Studios, Take Two decided to drop Champions Online.

'Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Wheelman will take you on a thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences.

'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (ALL) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 5:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

Take-Two Signs New Long-Term Agreements with Rockstar Games

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 4:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Take-Two has signed a new incentive compensation program for its Rockstar Games label based on a profit sharing arrangement, and at the same time has entered into new long-term employment agreements with the creative team of its wholly-owned Rockstar Games publishing label until Jan. 31, 2012.

'Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure' (NDS) Narrows Down Date - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 1:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Love puzzle games, but also love an adventure? Now you can have both in one game with Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure, an adventure-puzzle game that adds a new element of fun by combining the action of an adventure game with the challenge of a puzzle game all in one.

NHN USA Signs 'Rohan: Blood Feud'

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 1:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rohan: Blood Feud is a Mature-rated MMORPG, its dramatic battles, vengeance hit-list, township battles and elaborate graphics combine to offer players a thrilling gaming experience.

'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3' (ALL) - v1.06 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.

'My World, My Way' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 12:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

My World, My Way is a world-crafting adventure where you play Princess Elise who, after being turned down by her fated love, is determined to cast off her dress and fineries in exchange for a suit of armor and a weapon and prove that she too can lead a life of excitement.

'Warhammer Online' Keg End Live Event In Session

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 12:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle. The Dwarf New Year celebration of Keg End has officially begun, the forces of Order and Destruction are now invited to join a Realm-wide pub crawl across the Old World as the Dwarfs drain their old barrels and casks in hopes of good fortune and better brews in the New Year.

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) Voice-over Talent Cast Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.

'Wind Slayer' Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wind Slayer introduces blazing fast, side-scrolling 2D MMO action in a combat system that rewards precise control and timing. The game's visual style evokes images of nostalgic fairy tales with friendly sprite-based characters and gorgeous fantasy backgrounds.

'Crysis Wars' - v1.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. This v1.3 patch fixes an issue where custom assets in downloaded maps did not load correctly, and adds two new maps (new Power Struggle Map Frost, and New Team Instant Action Map Savanna)

'Scratch: The Ultimate DJ' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, developed by 7 Studios with input from music legend Quincy Jones III, is set in distinctive urban environments combining free-form DJ tricks with great rhythm game-play, and featuring songs from the biggest names in Hip Hop.

'Far Cry 2' (ALL) - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology.