by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 1:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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British Forces is the second of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a significant number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 11:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo 3: Recon is a new chapter in the Halo saga that lets gamers experience events leading up to the story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of a new hero in the Halo universe.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions. SOE has teamed up with The Topps Company to create a physical trading card game based on Free Realms.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The day after Thanksgiving might be known to holiday shoppers as "Black Friday," but this year Nintendo is rewarding eager consumers with two brilliant splashes of color. On Nov. 28, Nintendo will release a duo of limited-edition NDS bundles, each pairing a DS game title with a handheld system in a bold new color.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FIFA Manager 09 gives you full control over the management of a football club. You are responsible for the line-up, the tactics and the training of your team – as well as for signing the right players, improving the club facilities and the stadium.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Music instrument retailer Guitar Center announced the findings of a national survey linking games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band to dramatic increases in the gamers' interest to own and play real instruments, but also that most musicians who play the games use their real instruments more frequently as a result.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 6:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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 will release the editor next month, and three downloadable expansions, one per month, starting in January.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set five years after the original, San Vanelona's been rebuild after it was hit by a natural disaster. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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:
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind. Nominated Best Original Video Game Score by the Hollywood Music Awards, the game's soundtrack is now available.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Overgrowth takes place in the savage world of Lugaru where rabbits, wolves and other animals are forced to use paws, claws and medieval weaponry to engage each other in battle. Using Wolfire's brand new Phoenix Engine, Overgrowth combines third-person adventure platforming with intricate melee combat.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Traditionally, retailers around the country kick off their holiday sales the day after Thanksgiving (AKA Black Friday). Since Shrapnel Games is not a traditional retailer, though, we're doing things differently. Why wait until the day after Thanksgiving? Why not start it before Thanksgiving? This is exactly why the Shrapnel Games holiday sale begins on Tuesday, Nov. 25 this year.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 12:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a fast and furious shoot 'em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations. This first patch adds features to re-map the layout of the keyboard and joystick(s).
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.