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'Halo Wars' (X360) Arrives Feb. 2009, Collector's Edition & Pre-Order Details

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 10:07 a.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. Halo Wars is scheduled to launch worldwide Feb. 2009. The Limited Collector's Edition will include the game, Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack, Halo Wars: Genesis graphic novel, a patch, unique in-game vehicle, and six Leader cards. Pre-order and download a special in-game Warthog vehicle.

Nobilis Signs 'I-Fluid' - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 9:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

I-Fluid is an original platform game in which you control a drop of water facing various and surprising situations. Just imagine having to cross a messy schoolboy working desk while avoiding falling pens and adhesives, to get out of a generous breakfast or Mexican lunch, to cross vegetables cooking in a burning pan or to face thirsty cockroaches while being a fragile drop of water!

'Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation' (X360) Hit Platinum Status, DLCs Become Free

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will let players experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes. As AC 6 hits platinum status, fans can now download the following previously released premium holiday-themed aircraft and multiplayer stages for free.

'zOMG!' Goes Open Beta - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With 16 zones and a vast variety of battle rings and recipes to choose from, zOMG! is an engaging adventure that blends social online community experiences with accessible MMO gameplay.

'Fable II' (X360) Original Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Fable II Original Soundtrack features the original music score by Russell Shaw and the “Fable Theme” from Danny Elfman.

'Runes of Magic' Halloween Stress Test Successful - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road' - v1.22 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 6:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over. The new v1.22 patch will resolve errors, experienced by some users, reported during the disc check.

'Jumpgate Evolution' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 6:23 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.

Thursday, November 6, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 5:27 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:

'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' (PSP) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) Sells 4.7 Million Copies, In Excess of $300 Million

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 3:35 a.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. Bethesda announced that it has shipped 4.7 million units of Fallout 3 across all platforms, representing retail sales in excess of $300 million.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Wargaming.net Developing MMO Using BigWorld Technology Suite

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 2:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

New Orleans-based Wargaming.net announced that it has signed a license agreement with BigWorld to use their Technology Suite for the development of its upcoming massively multiplayer online game.

'Discovery Online' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

More than a simple pirate game, Discovery Online is a sea-voyaging and trading game that encourages the player to be his most creative. The game’s potential for narration motivates the player to create his legend and to tell his epic story.

New Xbox 360 Titles Come Bundled with Netflix 48-Hour Streaming Trial Card

by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 7:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

When the New Xbox Experience debuts Nov. 19 ,the X360 will be the world's first medium to let viewers stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix in HD. Ahead of the rollout, new Xbox 360 titles (i.e., Quantum of Solace) will include a 48-Hour streaming trial card that can be used to try out the service.

'Little King's Story' (Wii) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 6:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Marvelous Entertainment has teamed with XSEED Games to publish Little King’s Story, the fantasy adventure RPG title formerly known as Project O, developed by the creators of Harvest Moon, FFXII, Dragon Quest VIII etc.

Various Game Trailers #1472

by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 6:21 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:

  • Blue Dragon Plus [NDS] - Cinematic Trailer
  • Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force [NDS] - Trailer
  • WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 [ALL] - TV Trailer
  • Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows [PC] - Trailer #2
  • Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria [PC] - Waterworks Trailer
  • Need for Speed Undercover [ALL] - Cop Chase Trailer #2
  • The Chronicles of Spellborn [PC] - Traveling Trailer
  • Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [ALL] - Trailer (2)

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

'Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party' (NDS/Wii) Gets Rabbids Toyz

by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 6:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rayman is back for a 3rd time, and it's all about the Wii board! To coincide with the launch of the Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party game Ubisoft plans to let the rabbids invade retail stores with the release four exclusive toys created and designed by UbiArt.

'Avalon Code' (NDS) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 4:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Avalon Code is an action RPG boasting incredible graphics, a deep and engrossing story and innovative game play mechanics, from the team behind Rune Factory, Harvest Moon, FF III and Final Fantasy IV DS remakes.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Early Demo Access Starts Tomorrow

by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 4:45 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. Fans who pre-ordered the game through Gamestop or Steam will get early access to the 2 level on/offline co-op mode demo starting tomorrow (2 AM PST/Xbox 360 and 7 AM PST for the PC version), 5 days ahead of its general release.