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Study Shows Brain Exercises Improve Memory and Attention

by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Study results to be published in the April 4, 2009 edition of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society are the first to show definitively that computerized brain exercises can improve memory and attention in older adults.

'GTA IV: The Lost and Damned' (X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles.

Renegade Kid Puts 'Son Of The Dragon' Development On Hold

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

When Renegade Kid shipped its horror game Dementium: The Ward and was wrapping up its sci it shooter Moon, it revealed that it was already working on a new, unannounced, title inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula. Shortly thereafter its publisher GameCock was bought up by Southpeak and the Dracula title hadn't been heard of since. Renegade Kid has issued an update saying that the official name for the title was Son Of The Dragon, but that development has been halted in favor of another new project, but that it hopes to revisit the canned title in the future.

Various Game Trailers #1536

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:30 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:

  • Arma II [X360/PC] - Chernarussian Movement Of The Red Star
  • Halo Wars [X360] - Vid Doc Trailer #3
  • Resident Evil 5 [ALL] - Trailer #15
  • SuperCar Challenge [PS3] - Trailer
  • Wanted: Weapons of Fate [ALL] - Beyond the Film Trailer
  • World in Conflict: Soviet Assault [PS3/X360/PC] - Berlin 1989 Trailer

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

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) The Pitt Details Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. While future DLCs have been delayed a month, the latest issue of OXM has the first details on The Pitt. While Pittsburgh wasn't hit by a nuke, water radiation has contaminated the area, and people started to change. Accessible by underground railroad The Pitt has you take on the persona of a slave and investigate a possible cure for the mutation, discovered by the Raiders boss. Amongst other things a new Auto Axe weapon will be introduced.

'Tekken 6' (PS3/X360) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.

'Halo Wars' (X360) Demo Breaks Download Records

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 5:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. Released last week (Feb. 5), the Halo Wars demo on Xbox Live has smashed previous records by being downloaded 2 million times in one week.

'Noby Noby Boy' (PS3) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 4:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Boy, to play, stretch and interact with a variety of objects and characters in an all new gaming experience! Girl, who lives in space will grow as Boy stretches, will continue to grow and connect to the planets in the Solar System with the help of all the Boys in the world!

Former Ensemble Studios Employees Start Robot Entertainment

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

When Microsoft dropped the bomb that it would be shutting down Ensemble Studios, its co-founder Tony Goodman revealed he would be setting up a new studio, and bring along several of his colleagues. Age of Empires creator Bruce Shelley, co-founder of ES, said he would not be joining the new outfit but believes the "spirit and mission will be carried forward in this new company." Robot Entertainment are currently not hiring, nor are there any details know on any of their projects.

'World in Conflict: Soviet Assault' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

World in Conflict: Complete Edition, the retail version of the much awaited add-on to the critically acclaimed strategy game will include the entire original World in Conflict title, as well as the Soviet Assault add-on and other exciting all-new features.

'Dawn of War II' v1.1.0 Patch Adds Fixes and New Maps

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes 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-op campaign.

'All Aspect Warfare' (X360/PC) - 60 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

'Watchmen: The End is Nigh' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Hollywood Voice-Over Talent

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on DC Comics '80s graphic novel, Watchmen, developed by Deadline Games (known for Total Overdose) and written by comic editor Len Wein, is a brawler set in an alternate 1985 America that will initially feature anti-hero Rorschach and Nite Owl.

'Major League Baseball 2K9' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

2K Sports announced that National League Cy Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for next year's highly anticipated baseball video game, MLB 2K9.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Goes Half Price on Steam This Weekend

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. If you stuill haven't picked up Left 4 Dead yet, there is no excuse left, as Steam is offering the zombie shooter 50% off, this weekend only.

'Virtua Tennis 2009' (PS3/X360/PC) Also Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world’s top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) Gets Free All-Star Weekend DLC

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

'Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods' - v1.08 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Forsaken Gods is an addon for Jowood'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 as you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic.

'Legacy of Ys: Books I & II' (NDS) New Vageux-Vardette Level Detailed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements.