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'Battlestations: Pacific' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 6:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Battlestations: Pacific features a massive U.S. and Japanese single player campaign that offers a unique blend of action and strategy. Players must plan their moves carefully on huge open-world arenas and fight in the air, above sea and underwater to relive some of the most hard-fought battles in WWII history.

Valve Wants to Pick Your Brain, And Test It Too

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 6:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve is always looks around to see what people want in their next game, and so far it has mainly been done by watching people play, how they react, what they like or dislike. But according to a recent interview with Valve co-founder Gabe Newell the Half-Life developer wants to go further by measuring brain activity using "new technologies where we can wire players up with EEGs and actually have direct exposure to their physical reactions to the games," so "know for sure of something is actually frightening the player--their heart rate is going up ... appropriate parts of their brains are being activated"

'Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative “direct-fire” feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will immerse players in some of the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PC) Coming to Steam, Pre-Order Gets Vice City Free

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the PC with GTA IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition comes with a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.

'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) Story Details - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 3:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.

Various Game Trailers #1484

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 3:55 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:

  • Grand Theft Auto IV [PC] - Video Editor Trailer #2
  • Family Party: 30 Great Games [Wii] - Trailer
  • Deadly Creatures [Wii] - Horror Trailer

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

'Animal Boxing' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 3:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Animal Village is a peaceful backwater where tigers and gazelles, cats and dogs, elephants and mice live in peaceful harmony. That is, until the new boxing gym returns Mother Nature to her senses and the crazy fist fighting begins to see who the King of the Animal Kingdom really is.

'Coraline' (NDS/PS2/Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 2:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

D3P's Coraline will let players take on the role of the adventurous heroine Coraline and interact with the wondrous characters from the movie while navigating the scheming Other Mother’s web of deceit in a fantastical adventure through two distinct and interactive worlds.

BringIt Tries to Have A Go At Competitive Gaming

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

BringIt was designed with gamers in mind, delivering the next level of competitive gaming by removing physical barriers and offering an online destination where players looking for real head-to-head competition, and earn prize money, can test their skills wherever and whenever they want.

'Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero' (NDS) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 1:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero our two main heroes find themselves transported into a mysterious realm by a magical bus created by Kai’s inventor Father. As they get used to their surroundings, the pair must use all their skills to gather the Elebits they will need to assist their progression.

'Ultimate Band' (NDS/Wii) to Feature the Plain White Ts

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ultimate Band is an all new music experience giving gamers and music lovers of all ages the chance to realize their dream of becoming a rock legend when they build their own band or jam alone, fueled by the power of the Wiimote and the DS stylus.

'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' (PSP) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 12:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Tabula Rasa' Shutting Down Feb. 2009

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 11:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa is an MMO game where players are thrust into an exciting intergalactic struggle, combining a rich game world and deep storyline with military combat and fast-paced action. The writing's been on the wall for a while, with Garriott stepping down, NCSoft layoffs, Garriott quitting, and now it's official, Tabula Rasa will shut down Feb. 2009.

'Football Director DS' (NDS) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Football Director DS brings all of the tactical and strategic depth that's expected of a contemporary football management game to Nintendo's handheld console. The game's authenticity is strengthened by its official Football League license.

'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3' (ALL) Demo Coming Next Week, Patch Later

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 11:22 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. On Nov. 24, 2008 EA will release a demo for Red Alert 3 featuring 3 tutorials and 2 campaign missions. Keep an eye on our fileserver network to download it...

'Burnout Paradise' (ALL) to Get Hot Rods As Premium DLC - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash anarchy in the ultimate burner's paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Last month Criterion revealed it had more four DLC packs in the works, and one of them will include the Carson Extreme Hotrod as part of a two-car pack.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Killers, Soundgarden, Lamb of God and Malmsteen Tracks

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Next week will see a flood of new DLC starting with a 3 pack for The Killers and Yngwie Malmsteen, two Soundgarden songs, and one from Lamb of God.

'Far Cry 2' (ALL) to Get Downloadable Maps, Weapons and Vehicles - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. The Fortune’s Pack DLC adds new vehicles and new weapons to both the single-player and the multiplayer game.

First New DreamCast Game in Six Years Now on Amazon

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Originally developed for the GamePark GP2X, Wind and Water: Puzzle Battles is the first new Dreamcast game to hit Amazon in six years. Developed and ported into English by Yuan Works, it offers a lot of new features, new cut scenes, new Arcade Mode Danger Break system, and a new character: Mr. VMU!

'Armed Assault 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

ArmA 2 is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.