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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 7:04 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:

'Mafia II' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Games' Mafia 2 features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) May DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).

'Flock!' (PS3/X360/PC) - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:39 a.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.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

'Big League Sports: Summer' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Big League Sports: Summer focuses in on classic sunshine pastimes of tennis, beach volleyball, golf, soccer, baseball and football. Players will be able to customize their characters and play through a variety of exciting games in single player, and 4 people multiplayer, mode.

Saber Interactive Adds Havok Destruction to Its Titles

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Havok announced that Russian based developer Saber Interactive has licensed its physics-based Havok Destruction software for use in several video games.

'Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss' Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Announced last year and not heard of since, Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss adds a newly-playable Gargoyle race, never-before seen spells, powerful new weapons and armor, an expansive and dangerous dungeon, and a variety of new, tough-as-nails monsters.

Xtival 09 Brings Free Games, Music and Movies to Xbox Live

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft's Xtival 09 is a four-day festival of gaming, competitions and exclusive downloads, free to all Silver & Gold Xbox Live members. Xtival 2009 will bring a broad range of entertainment content and experiences from music, movies, game tournaments and promotions from May 1-4.

'ArmA II' (ALL) Gets Euro Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArmA II 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.

'Bionic Commando' (ALL) Multiplayer Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served. As promised, Capcom has released a multiplayer demo on Xbox Live featuring Vertigo, one of the game's 16 multiplayer maps where eight players will go head-to-head in an all-out deathmatch.

'Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers' (Wii) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers introduces players to a fast-paced twist on a racing game. Yusei and Jack duel in a new motor sport called "Wheelie Breakers" that combines card dueling with duel wheel racing.

'Sled Shred' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Focused on downhill sled racing on everything from tubes and toboggans to discs and bobsleds, Sled Shred promises to give players a thrilling experience as they try and earn their way into the World Winter Games, racing with and against the world-renowned Jamaican Bobsled team.

'Madden NFL 10' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) Gets Euro Release Date

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.

New 'MotoGP' (PS3/X360) In Development

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom announced that a new MotoGP title is in development, continuing its exclusive five year agreement with Dorna Sports. The new MotoGP videogame franchise is being developed for the PS3 and Xbox 360 by Monumental Games.

Capcom to Make Two New Game Announcements At E3

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Apart from the truckload of screens and trailers it released during its Captivate 09 press event, Capcom has more in store for us in the coming months as it revealed that two new game announcements will be made at E3 in June.

'Light of Altair' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Light of Altair is a sci-fi colony building game with a deep plot. Grow colonies from landing pod to metropolis, while sending off new spaceships to expand your territory to other worlds. You are not alone in space, 8 factions from different parts of the world are all following their own agendas in the solar system; diplomacy and orbital-combat are essential to learn.

'Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brain Exercise is filled with all-time favorites intended to stimulate different parts of the brain and keep minds active.

'BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger' (PS3/X360) Pre-Order Gets You Extra Mana

by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 2:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighter featuring twelve, extraordinarily detailed, hand-drawn characters in true HD glory, each with unique “Drive” attacks that can turn the tide of battle instantly.