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'World Sports Party' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

World Sports Party invites family and friends in a journey to an exotic 5-star modern island resort, where all players will enjoy 8 original sports, from all around thew world, that can be played by up to 4 players at a time.

'Elven Legacy' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.

'Ninja Blade' (X360) Goes Gold, Gets Release And Demo Date

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

'Kart Racer' And 'Truck Racer (PS2/Wii/PC) Announced - Screens

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

Kart Racer is a fast paced game that really hones in your close proximity racing skills, and Truck Racer is all about muscle power versus smaller more nimble utilitarian vehicles. The two genres were chosen to appeal to a wider gaming audience, and also mark the beginning of a range of Racer titles.

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) Nearing Completion, Open Beta In April

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Runes of Magic' New Arena System Adds PvP Combat - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

Good Old Games Signs Classic Apogee Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Good Old Games announced an agreement with Apogee that will bring several Duke Nukem titles to GOG.com, DRM-free of course, starting with the Duke Nukem 3D ($5.99), followed by Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project, Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold, Blake Stone: Planet Strike and Rise of the Triad: Dark War in the coming weeks.

'Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising' (ALL) Not A True Sequel, Says Developer

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In a letter from its attorneys to the UK company Codemasters, Bohemia Interactive Studio is protesting Codemasters’ marketing tactics which tout the upcoming Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising as the "return of" or "official sequel to" the genre-defining game Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis.

'Champions Online' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

'The Lord of the Rings: Conquest' (ALL) Heroes & Maps Pack Now Available

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TlotR: Conquest is an action-packed game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings universe where players fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the forces of good, or as Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself. The new Heroes & Maps Pack, includes two new full multiplayer maps, two new Hero Arenas and three additional heroes.

'Damnation' (PS3/X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.

Nintendo Unveils New Classic Wii Controller

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While the Wii has most of its success because of the motion controlled Wiimote, the Wii also comes with a classic controller for the retro fans. Nintendo updated its Wii website revealing the Classic Controller PRO, which will sport additional shoulder buttons and hand grips compared to the old version, but will still require the good old wire to connect to the Wii. No price was revealed and so far it is only scheduled for release in Japan, somewhere this summer.

'CrimeCraft' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PST | 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.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (ALL) Patch in the Works

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:28 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. Monolith is currently working on a patch that will modify the game difficulty to make the "hard" setting more challenging, adding the option to toggle film grain and head bob, and several other small fixes.

Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition - Top 50 Console Games of all Time

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guinness World Records disclosed the all-time top 50 console games from Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition. The top three places on the winner's podium were allotted to Super Mario Kart, Tetris and Grand Theft Auto.

Thursday, February 26, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 2:38 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:

'Ninja Blade' (X360) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 7:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

SEGA's Aliens RPG Canceled After All ?

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 6:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Last year, SEGA announced that it had several Aliens projects in the works: an FPS by Gearbox and an RPG by former Black Isle Studios devs, Obsidian. A few weeks ago, SEGA announced it has tasked UK-based Rebellion to make a new installment in the Aliens vs. Predator series, while at the same time revealing its "other" Aliens titles would be delayed. Ever since, rumors have been going around that both titles were canceled. Adding fuel to the fire is a resume of former Obsidian designer David Kondor, stating he worked on a "canceled third-person action Aliens RPG." When asked, SEGA declined to comment...

Various Game Trailers #1545

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:56 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:

  • Tom Clancy's EndWar [PC] - Trailer
  • DC Universe Online [PS3/PC] - Launch Trailer (2)
  • Stormrise [ALL] - Line of Sight Trailer
  • MadWorld [Wii] - Death Watch Ep. 3
  • Major League Baseball 2K9 [ALL] - Trailer (2)


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

'Geneforge 5: Overthrow' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Geneforge 5: Overthrow, Spiderweb Software, you return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.