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'Team Fortress 2' New Scout Revamp Maps Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc...

'Rhythm Heaven' (NDS) Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 2:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rhythm Heaven is an infectious game that challenges players to tap and slide the stylus on the touch-screen in time to original music created by legendary Japanese pop-star producer Tsunku. Simple gestures with the stylus, combined with fun music and quirky visuals, make Rhythm Heaven a completely unique musical experience for players of all ages. Rhythm Heaven will launch with the new Nintendo DSi, announced earlier today...

Acclaim Games Expanding, Looking to Acquire

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Acclaim Games, who has published/developed 20 multi-player online games since its revival, announces a new content and studio acquisition plan for 2009.

'Hasbro Family Game Night' (XBLA) Coming Next Month, Adds Scrabble - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hasbro Family Game Night includes 6 games: Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Boggle, Sorry! and the new Sorry! Sliders.

'Shimano Xtreme Fishing' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Embracing the wilder side of sport fishing, Shimano Xtreme Fishing is the only videogame to let players take the fight to the fish with bow and speargun in addition to the traditional rod and reel.

'The Path' Gets Official Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tale of Tales' The Path is a short horror story inspired by fairy tales examining the dark side things. What really happened to Little Red Riding Hood in those dark and scary woods?

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:17 p.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.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Total Rock, Total Rewards Competition

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:11 p.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.

'Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) to be Published by Ubisoft, Demo Coming

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wheelman will take you on a thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences. Last week's Chapter 11 filing by Midway indicated that its action/driving Wheelman, starring Vin Diesel, might have been sold to Ubisoft, which turned out to be partially true as both companies have entered into a strategic relationship.

'Braid' (X360/PC) Becomes Cheaper by Public Demand - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.

'Metal Gear Online' (PS3) to Get Scene Expansion - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. This 3rd MGO expansion pack features a vast amount of new content - including new maps, special characters, new gear and more.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (ALL) Collector's Edition Also On Consoles

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'Champions Online' (X360/PC) - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:12 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.

'Stoked' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hit the mountains on your quest to become the next snowboarding phenomenon in Stoked, the open-world, back country snowboarding experience featuring five huge open-world mountains, changing weather patterns, and the sponsorship and cooperation of some of the most respected and influential names in the sport.

'Dead to Rights: Retribution' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Dead to Rights: Retribution is a ground-up reinvention of its crime action series, thrusting players into a mature neo-noir crime drama as a vice cop Jack Slate and his canine companion Shadow. The game introduces new gameplay elements that unify the third person shooting and brawling genres for a brutal and relentless new action-driven experience.

$1 Million Intel Make Something Unreal Contest Phase 2 Winners

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Epic Games announced the winners of the second phase in the $1 Million Intel Make Something Unreal Contest, a competition that rewards aspiring game developers for making exceptional game modifications (mods) for Unreal Tournament 3.

'Scratch: The Ultimate DJ' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, developed by 7 Studios with input from music legend Quincy Jones III, 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.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2009' (ALL) v1.30 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.

'Spectral Force Genesis' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Spectral Force Genesis, take command of a country using a mix of strategy, diplomacy, and force, and attempt to bring the whole world of Neverland under unified rule.

Digini Merges With Vyk Games to Form Blade Games

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Seattle based engine developer Digini, known for tis X360/Pc engine Blade3D, merges with Shanghai based design studio Vyk Games to form Blade Games combining game development systems and outsourcing services to empower game makers of all levels to pursue their passion and bring their ideas to life.