by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brave: A Warrior's Tale brings players expansive exploration and in-game interactivity on their quest to protect their tribe from the sources of evil, continuously offering a significant challenge to players as they advance through a world of untamed wilderness.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flower, Sun and Rain is a mystery adventure, in the vein of Groundhog Day, where you play a detective charged with locating and defusing a bomb by solving thought-provoking puzzles with a wealth of bizarre outcomes.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft released its results for the fiscal year 2009, revealing sales were up 14.0%. In a year where most of its competitors closed studios and had layoffs, Ubisoft has acquired 5 studios and hired 1,300 new employees, and plans to focus more on quality. During the conf. call CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that Assassin's Creed 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction; Red Steel 2, and Rabbids Go Home are due Q4 (Nov. - Dec. 2009) while RUSE, I Am Alive and the new Ghost Recon title between Jan. - March 2010.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | 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 May 27, 2009 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hit the slopes with Shaun White and his crew, but this time the stakes are higher as you pursue the world’s top competitions from a half-pipe in the middle of New York’s Time Square to the most prestigious competitions of France, Canada and Japan.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Teyon announced that it is developing two DSiWare titles. Robot Rescue is a puzzle game with plenty of little robots that need to find their way to escape the tricky labyrinths, while Ball Fighter: is an arcade game where a player has to remove colorful spheres before they reach the bottom of the screen.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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iEntertainment announced that a brand new version of its MMO sim WarBirds 2009 has been launched with a significant product update including new aircraft, flight models, terrains, and many more new features!
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to recent market reports, consumer spending has slowed in all markets, but less so in the gaming industry, and in particular less in the PC gaming segment.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 6:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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38 Studios has acquired Big Huge Games, previously an internal studio for THQ, including all of its proprietary IP, tools, technology, assets, and works-in-progress. The acquisition is a critical step in 38 Studios’ strategy to deliver a broad range of entertainment products centered on its original fantasy IP, codenamed Copernicus.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grab your friends and family and warm up those vocal chords! It’s time to transform your next get-together into a memory-making musical affair with Lips: Number One Hits. Combined with the original game, Lips: Number One Hits sets the stage for the ultimate singing party with a new collection of global chart-topping songs to satisfy even the choosiest of performers.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scratch: The Ultimate DJ is set in distinctive urban environments combining free-form DJ tricks with great rhythm game-play, and featuring songs from the biggest names in Hip Hop. Designed by DJ technology manufacturer Numark, Scratch Deck gives players an authentic DJ experience like no other.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Penned by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn), Homefront is THQ/Kaos Studios' new FPS set ten years after the economic collapse of the United States and follows the American Civilian Resistance as they fight to reclaim their homeland from an oppressive North Korean occupation.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed yesterday, Armada of the Damned is a new experience within the Pirates of the Caribbean universe taking place before the events of the blockbuster films. Players will take on the role of a pirate and embark on epic land and sea adventures.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Trinity Universe is a cross over RPG between characters from Nippon Ichi Software and Gust, developed by Idea Factory. Offering different story archs, Trinity Universe will feature two scenario's, Megami scenario and Maô scenario, depending on which publishers characters your prefer.