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'Biology Battle' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 10:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Biology Battle is a unique take on the classic space shooter genre. Take control of a medical nanobot during it’s mission inside of a target cell. Avoid the cell’s defenses, and survive long enough to complete your mission. And then it only gets nastier...

'Anno 1404' (PC) Accepting Beta Sign-ups, Commences Early 2009

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in the Orient, Anno 1404 offers a richness of features never before seen. Exploring a strange and fascinating island world in the utmost East, players will get to know the culture and technology of the ancient Orient while learning the tricks of local trade, diplomacy and economy in order to build their own metropolis. Ubisoft is now accepting sign-ups for the closed beta test, which will start in Jan. 2009.

'Crysis Wars' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. This v1.2 patch fixes various problems, but mainly addresses balancing issues.

'Resident Evil ReBirth' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom is working on bringing the original Gamecube (based on the 1996 PSOne game) title in the Resident Evil series to the Wii. Currently only scheduled for a December release in Japan, the port will add no new content or features, apart from making it compatible with the Wiimote controls.

Good Old Games Signs Epic's Unreal Games for Digital Distribution

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 8:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Good Old Games announced an agreement with Epic Games, Inc. that will bring several titles in the renowned studio’s Unreal series to GOG.com, DRM-free of course.

Gaming PC Market Bigger Than Thought, And Growing

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A recent study by Jon Peddie Research (JPR) estimated that the total market value for PC gaming hardware in 2008 was just over $20 billion, which will grow to over $34 billion by 2012, with an additional $6 billion in software and services sales.

'Blood of Bahamut' (NDS) Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blood of Bahamut is an RPG is set in the world of Altail, where people inhabit countries built on the back of long sleeping giants who are considered their gods. When the giants awaken and grow violent, all peace is lost. Thinking that they’ve been forsaken by their gods, people begin to flee their towns, leaving only seven warriors to restore the peace.

National Geographic Launches Games Division

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

National Geographic announced the formation of National Geographic Games (NGG), a division that will publish and develop games across major gaming console, handheld, online and mobile platforms.

'Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine players battle through a series fast-paced and intense culinary challenges. Each victory advances players closer to a final showdown that will determine who will reign supreme as the next Iron Chef America.

'Bruiser and Scratch' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bruiser and Scratch is a unique take on a matching puzzle game where the player controls one of the heroes in each level and progressively unravels the puzzle by pushing life-sized pieces around.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 2:42 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:

'FunFair Party' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 2:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

FunFair Party assembles a variety of 23 Funfair themed mini-games for the Nintendo Wii. From simple target shooting to memory and reflex games inside or outside the circus tent, Tivoli Party provides hours of fun and challenge for every member of the family.

'SPRay' (Wii) Gets Delayed - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 1:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Players will soak in the action in SPRay by playing a spirited Prince named Ray who must save his village from a banished evil Queen who’s returned to capture and enslave the villagers.

Crytek Opens Up Shop in Korea

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 12:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crytek announced that it has set up shop in South-Korea, led by gaming industry veteran Young Mok Park. The team will expand Crytek's business into Asian markets, starting with Crytek's engine licensing business, with a dedicated engine support team for their existing and new partners in Korea and Asia.

'Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.

'My Horse & Me: Riding for Gold' (NDS/Wii) Coming to North America - Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

My Horse & Me: Riding for Gold, features competitions and courses based in actual US and European locations, realistic riding animations and models, extensive training, grooming, and vet activities, as well as custom horse and rider modes.

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2008 @ 7:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

Various Game Trailers #1480

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2008 @ 7:28 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:

  • East India Company - Trailer #3
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin - Behind the Scenes Trailer #1
  • Left 4 Dead [X360/PC] - TV Spot Trailer #2
  • Lips [X360] - Demo Trailer
  • MLB Superstars [Wii] - Trailer
  • Shaun White Snowboarding [ALL] - Launch Trailer
  • Skate It [NDS/Wii] - Lobster Hand Trailer
  • Castlevania Judgment [Wii] - Trailer (6)


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

'Puzzlegeddon' (PC) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Puzzlegeddon features a clever mix of puzzle, action and strategy. Select your island of choice and puzzle for resources to defend yourself and to defeat opponents throughout the many galaxies, game modes and challenges in the world of Puzzlegeddon.

'GTA: Chinatown Wars' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2008 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.