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'Need for Speed Undercover' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 10:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA Black Box's Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.

Ubisoft Acquires Massive Entertainment, Will Publish 'World In Conflict'

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced that it has acquired from Activision Blizzard the assets and all of the personnel of esteemed Malmö, Sweden-based studio Massive Entertainment, as well as the real-time strategy brand, World In Conflict.

'Jumpgate Evolution' Beta Reaches 150k Testers - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

'Cross Fire' Enters Closed Beta Stage

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

G4BOX announced that its free-to-play, online military first-person shooter Cross Fire has entered closed beta. Join one of two International Mercenary Forces Corporations locked in a global struggle.

Nexon Puts Game Codes on 7-Eleven Slurpees

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Each Nexon-themed Slurpee cup has an exclusive game code that is redeemable for in-game virtual items in MapleStory, Mabinogi, Combat Arms or Sugar Rush. 7-Eleven customers also receive a collectible Nexon game DVD with the purchase of a 22-oz. or larger-size Slurpee beverage with the aforementioned titles.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 6:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

Activision Acquires Budcat Creations, Developing New 'Guitar Hero' Title

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision has acquired Iowa based developer Budcat Creations. Known for its Wii and NDS games, Budcat has worked on titles such as GH III: Legends of Rock, GH: Aerosmith, GH: World Tour, and is currently working on a new Guitar Hero product.

'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Powered by an enhanced proprietary Essence Engine 2.0, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-operative multiplayer campaign.

Wii Shop Channel Gets A Classic And Two WiiWare Titles

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added a classic and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Brain Challenge (Wiiware), Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam (Wiiware), and Mega Man 3 (VC).

'Dead Space' (ALL) Getting Premium Download Packs

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. EA will release premium upgrade packs with the ultimate Necromorph-dismembering equipment.

'Imperium Romanum II' Now Called 'Grand Ages: Rome'

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Grand Ages: Rome is a city-building game where the player takes the role of a Roman patrician, a nobleman, who has just started his political career. His ultimate goal is to become the Governor of Rome.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) Getting A Create-A-Superstar Patch

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. The patch will allow fans to give all of their created Superstars full attributes after completing the new Career Mode one time through.

'Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition' Enter Beta Stage

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 4:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition contains everything you need to build or operate your own railroad and includes dozens of routes and hundreds of locomotives from around the world. You can drive steam diesel or electric locomotives using controls in the fully 3D cabs or use a simple speed controller for easier train management.

'Horse Life 2' (NDS/Wii/PC) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Neko Entertainment's Horse Life 2 is the sequel in the horse simulation series, exceptional in both visuals and game-play.

Monday, November 10, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 3:15 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:

'All Points Bulletin' (ALL) Inventory Items Added, Mini-Games Post Launch

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

All Points Bulletin is an MMO freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, bringing players into a living, breathing city where cash is king and territory equals respect. Realtime Worlds' APB has added a variety inventory items (explosives, grenades, non-lethal weapons), not all of which will be available from the starts. Mini-games and leisure activities are being considered, but are most likely to arrive post-launch as part of a more generalized social expansion.

'Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods is an addon for Jwood's action/RPG and will answer many open questions and guarantee a seamless step to Gothic 4. Once more you take on the role of the nameless Hero and again you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic.

'The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 2:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity is a the fast-paced game in which players navigate their way through bizarre obstructions, interruptions and mishaps, using the stylus to draw a path to the object of their affection.

Atari Brings 'EVE Online' to Retail

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 2:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EVE Online is an MMO game set in a world of galactic proportions, governed by a hyper-capitalistic economy where space flight is the path to all commerce, communication, and conflict.

'Dominions 3: The Awakening' - v3.21 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dominions 3: The Awakening is a turn-based strategy game set in a world of epic struggle between men, monsters, and gods. This v3.21 patch provides new features, bug fixes, and new modding commands.