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PAX 2009 Reveals First Programming Details

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PAX is a three-day celebration of games and gamer culture. The festival includes an exhibition floor filled with playable builds of upcoming tabletop, console and computer games; a conference program of game industry speakers; music concerts; freeplay areas; industry parties; game tournaments and more.

'Guitar Hero Smash Hits' (ALL) Partial Tracklist #2 Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.

'Gears of War' Comic #9 Covered by Jim Lee

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Epic Games has secured the creative talent of iconic comic book illustrator Jim Lee for Gears of War issue #9 from DC Comics’ WildStorm imprint. Jim Lee will provide the cover artwork, which introduces a new Gears character, for the July 2009 issue.

'Free Running' (ALL) Narrows Down Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally developed by Core Design in 2007, Free Running is the world's first ever video game based on the urban phenomenon of parkour, now also coming to Wii, NDS and PC.

'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 8:23 a.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.

Thursday, April 23, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 8:13 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:

'Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis' (ALL) - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | 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 ....

'Fuel' (PS3/X360/PC) Shows Off GPS Functionality - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Creating the ultimate competitive go-anywhere racing experience, Fuel will have players competing across wildly different terrain and executing spectacular death-defying stunts as they race dozens of varied two and four-wheeled rides and explore this epic world on an unprecedented scale.

'Battlefield 1943' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Priced, But Delayed on PC

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 6:31 a.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.

'Patapon 2' (PSP) Multiplayer Details - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.

'Star Trek: D-A-C' (XBLA/PSN/PC) Officially Announced

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Trek: D.A.C. is a fast-paced, top-down 3D space shooter inspired by J.J. Abrams’ upcoming movie. Battle as the Federation against the Romulans in singleplayer, team up with a friend for co-op or go online in 6vs6 multiplayer mode.

'NCAA Football 10' (ALL) Cover Athletes Signed

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life. Michael Crabtree, Brian Johnson, Brian Orakpo and Mark Sanchez will be featured on platform exclusive covers.

'Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny' (X360) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At the Microsoft Spring event, SNK revealed that it plans on bringing its 3D fighting game Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny, based on the Arcade game, to the Xbox 360 later this year.

Formula 1 Comes to PSP/Wii, Next Year to PS3/X360 and PC

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year, Codemasters snagged the Formula 1 license from Sony, but there hasn't been much news about the titles in development ... until today. Codemasters is prepping F1 2009 on the PSP and Wii, featuring official tracks (such as the Singapore night race, Valencia Marina Bay circuit and the new Abu Dhabi season finale), cars, teams and drivers (such as Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, and UK world champ Hamilton), KERS, slick tires and the new aerodynamic regulations. Both platforms will have multiplayer capabilities, with F1 2010 (powered by GRiD's EGO Engine) adding the usual XBL/PSN capabilities to the mix.

'Grand Slam Tennis' (Wii) Roster Update - New Screens

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 4:52 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.

'Spyborgs' (Wii) Facts & Features

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spyborgs is a team-based action-adventure game set in a stylish world where you take on the role of a diverse team of five bionic superspies in a fight to save the world from a group of dastardly villains.

'Runaway: A Twist of Fate' (NDS/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Following the story of the previous game, A Twist of Fate is also very much an independent adventure, allowing those that have never played a Runaway game before to fully enjoy this brand new experience. Also, for the very first time in the series, the game will allow you to control Brian as well as Gina who has an important part to play in the story.

'Fable II: See the Future' (X360) Reveals New Achievements

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In this second game add-on for Fable II, players will encounter challenges unlike anything a hero has faced before as they have to lift the curses placed on three mysterious items that have come into the possession of Murgo the Trader.

'UFC 2009 Undisputed' (PS3/X360) Demo on XBL and PSN

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (ALL) Demo on XBL And PSN

by Rainier on April 23, 2009 @ 3:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.