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Square Enix and Eidos Merger Approved by Shareholders

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 7:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier this month, Square Enix and Eidos agreed to buyout terms, although approval was required by the shareholders, who were to vote at a meeting that was held earlier today. Today, Eidos and Square Enix announced that the merger was approved by the required majority of shareholders. On April 21-22, Eidos and Square Enix will implement various principal events to prepare for the merger to be official on May 6, pending court approval.

'Valhalla Knights 2: Battle Stance' (PSP) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 7:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvelous is already working on the next installment in the Valhalla Knight franchise, and promised to improve upon the previous title with upgraded combat system and an overall enriched gameplay experience.

Blizzard Developing Fifth, Yet Unannounced, Game

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With World of Warcraft still going strong, we all know Blizzard is working on StarCraft 2, Diablo III and its next-gen MMO, but according to a recent job listing, Blizzard is looking for a Client Software Engineer who will be in charge of developing a new game engine from scratch, for a new, unannounced project that's not related to the aforementioned titles. Currently, the title is running on the World of Warcraft engine, but that is merely for testing purposes.

'Tom Clancy's EndWar' (ALL) Rolls Out Free Veteran Map Pack

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that pushes the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations. Ubisoft has released a free Veteran Map pack on XBL and PSN, adding 2 new missions on new battlefields playable in skirmish mode.

'Otherland' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Otherland is an Unreal Engine 3 powered massively multiplayer online game, based on the best-selling novels by fantasy author Tad Williams.

TOMY Taps Collision Studios to Develop New NDS/Wii Title

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TOMY Corporation and Collision Studios announced a strategic partnership to develop an original video game for Nintendo platforms.

'Fallen Earth' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.

Friday, March 27, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | 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:

'Stalin vs. Martians' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stalin vs. Martians is an over-the-top strategy game, the martians suddenly drop off somewhere in Siberia and attack the glorious people of Holy Mother Russia. You take control of the Red Army troops and start kicking the alien butts under Stalin’s guidance.

'CrimeCraft' Now Accepting Closed Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city. Fans interested in participating can now sign up for the upcoming closed beta test.

'Hearts of Iron III' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hearts of Iron III will follow the series' tradition of most detailed and complete strategic game on WW2 while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.

'Raskulls' (XBLA) Announced

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Raskulls, developed by Australian based Halfbrick, is an entirely original and exciting puzzle platformer with a rich single-player campaign and an incredibly addictive online multiplayer component.

'Military History Commander: Europe at War' (NDS/PSP/PC) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Military History Commander: Europe at War is a turn-based strategy game set during WWII where players take command of either the Axis powers or the Allied forces, and make decisions relating to recruitment, reconnaissance and diplomacy.

'Guns of August' - v1.32 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guns of August is a WWI turn-based strategy game putting you in command of waging war at a grand strategic scale from Paris to Baghdad. The entire Western, Eastern, Italian and Balkan fronts are included as are the three fronts of the Ottoman Empire. The update includes many bug fixes and over 30 enhancements or new features.

'Flock!' (PS3/X360/PC) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Flock! you take control of a UFO that has been given the challenge of herding farm animals to its mothership through a variety of puzzle-filled physics-based interactive levels, including corn fields, pastures and other “plushie”-like environments.

'Trine' (PS3/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil…

'Wanted: Weapons of Fate' (PS3/X360/PC) Cheat Codes

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

Armed with iconic moves from rigorous assassin training, including "Curving Bullets" and "Bullet Explosion," as well an arsenal of powerful, high-tech weapons, players will explore Wesley’s quest to becoming an unmatched uberassassin in fast-paced, action-packed combat against the world’s most notorious killers.

Various Game Trailers #1567

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:33 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:

  • Colin McRae: DiRT 2 [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
  • Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings [ALL] - Trailer #2
  • Katamari Damacy Tribute [PS3] - Trailer
  • Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Destruction Trailer #3
  • inFamous [PS3] - Karma Moments Trailer
  • Tenchu: Shadow Assassins [PSP] - Launch Trailer
  • The Godfather II [ALL] - TV Spot Trailer


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

'Jumpgate Evolution' - New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | 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.

Playstation Store Gets Worms, Burn Zombie Burn, DLCs and Tracks

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with the March edition of Pulse, Burn Zombie Burn ($9.99), Worms ($12.99), DLCs for LittleBigPlanet, PAIN, Resistance 2 Aftermath Multiplayer Map Pack ($5.99), Resistance 2 Skins, Disgaea 3, Tom Clancy’s EndWar Veteran Map Pack (free), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2, and Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.