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'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3' (ALL) to Get Uprising Expansion

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:44 a.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. While there is no official announcement yet, it should be no surprise that the Red Alert 3 team is already working on the first expansion, Uprising.

'Halo Wars' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind.

'Afro Samurai' (PS3/X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai is the cutting edge game that delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's dripping in style.

'Freaky Creatures' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Abandon Interactive's Freaky Creatures is an interactive gaming platform incorporating collectible toys, customizable characters, an expansive online interactive community and challenging virtual battles with other players’ creatures.

Bomberman Live Becomes 'Deal of the Week'

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

During the holidays Microsoft kicked off two global 30-day specials to bring great deals on select Xbox Live content (every monday a deal on either a movie rental, a map pack or even an XBLA game) and even free multiplayer for a list of great XBLA titles. This week Bomberman Live lowers its price from the usual 800 to 600 points.

'the Hunter' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

the Hunter is a free to play online hunting game that artfully combines the most realistic hunting action, with the community and functionality of a social networking site.

'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) DLC to Add Costumes & Superstars

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. S vs. Raw 2009 fans will soon have the opportunity to download updated costumes and even new Superstars for the game.

Factor 5 Hits Hard Times, Forced to Lay off Half its Staff

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this year California-based Factor 5, known for Lair and Star Wars Rogue Squadron III, signed a multi-game development deal with Brash Entertainment. While any titles have yet to be officially announced, it is known that one of its current projects is a new Super-Man game. Due to the recent demise of Brash, however, Factor 5 has found itself in a tight spot and was forced to lay off half of its staff.

'Niki: Rock 'n' Ball' Coming to WiiWare - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Austrian indie developer Bplus announced its upcoming arcade platformer Niki: Rock 'n' Ball, a jump'n roll game where you must collect all the 6 ZeLeLi pearls in sequence, in a stage, and conquer all the monsters to open the portal to the next stage.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) No Longer Banned Down Under

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. Originally banned in Australia for too much blood & violence, after Warner Bros. appealed the decision, F.E.A.R. 2 has now received a MA15+ rating, without cutting or making any changes to the game's content.

'MapleStory' Celebrates Christmas With Month Long Event - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world. MapleStory Europe has prepared a month long special celebratory event for a delightful Christmas that's full of festive fun, excitement and generous presents.

Free your Xbox 360 Avatar

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Xbox 360 presents ‘Free your Avatar’, an exciting new feature that allows you to export your avatar out of Xbox Live and share with friends and family, either via e-mail or on social networking sites, in an easy one step process.

Various Game Trailers #1499

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 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:

  • Uncharted 2: Among Thieves [PS3] - 2008 VGA Trailer
  • Mafia II [ALL] - 2008 VGA Trailer
  • Brutal Legend [PS3/X360] - Kinda Sexy Though Trailer
  • Watchmen: The End is Nigh [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
  • Terminator Salvation: The Videogame [ALL] - Trailer
  • Fight Night Round 4 [PS3/X360] - 2008 VGA Trailer

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

'Warriors Orochi 2' (PSP) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2008 @ 6:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warriors Orochi 2 takes place after the events of the original game, 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.

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) Gets Blow It Up Again DLC - Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2008 @ 6:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Pandemic has released the free Blow It Up Again DLC on Xbox Live, adding our new missions, as well as Urban Rampage, Death Race, Arms Race and Mercs Blitz modes to the game.

'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' (PS3) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2008 @ 4:06 p.m. PST | 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.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) Gets Patched, Adds Trophies, Fixes Issues

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2008 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Bethesda has rolled out a v1.10 update for the PS3 version, adding Trophy Support, fixes Friend Notification issues, and also fixes a number of other issues reported within the community.

'Dash of Destruction' This Week's XBLA Title, For Free

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2008 @ 1:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Winner of last year's Doritos promotion, Dash of Destruction is a fun and fast-paced racing game. Play as a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex, destroying everything in your path as you chase a speeding delivery truck full of tasty Doritos, or, try zooming in and out of the T-Rex's path of destruction as a terrified delivery truck in search of your Doritos drop-off points.

'Demigod' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2008 @ 12:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.