by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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XIII Century is a 3D RTS that combines Risk-style strategy with real-time tactical action, immersing you in a medieval world of noble knights, ruthless nomads, courageous deeds and internal wars. The standalone expansion will cover the little known Russian medieval history, featuring improved visuals, larger battlefields, up to 32,000 troops, upgradable troops, and improved gameplay/multiplayer.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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. Without giving much of an explanation, apart from citing cultural sensitivities, Microsoft has decided to not release Fallout 3 in India.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 11:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Real Soccer 2009 is the definitive soccer title designed specifically for NDS, offering a never-before-seen soccer experience with revolutionary yet accessible touch screen controls.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The ESA announced that the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) will take place from June 2-4, 2009, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), allowing more media, developers, retailers and business partners to attend than the past few years.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game 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. The Presidents of the United States
revealed that three of its songs (Ladybug, Dune Buggy, Feather Pluck'n) will be available for download through the RB Store on Nov. 4, 2008, Election Day.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will be a comic adventure game, each chapter of the planned episodic series will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PixelJunk Monsters takes the simple RTS concept of building, researching and having base defenses and wrap it all in a completely different style and mode of gameplay
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more!
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 9:39 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 Oct. 22, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sins of a Solar Empire will feature several micro-expansions over the next year, starting with Entrenchment which promises to bring fans a Starbase defense platform, turret upgrades to make them more powerful, mine fields and a Subspace Inhibitor platform that will slow enemy ships within its range. European publisher Kalypso Media revealed Entrenchment will be followed by 3 more expansions.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bounty Bay Online takes players into a 15th century historical setting where adventurers can start an online career as merchant, buccaneer, fisherman or one of many other professions. Fight on land and water, complete enthralling quests and start guilds with other players. With the second free addon players will be able to establish entire colonies everywhere in the maritime world with adjoining cities and harbors.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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During a Brothers in Arms launch event in Romania theGameCast
interviewed Ubisoft Romania's PR who revealed that after completing Tom Clany's H.A.W.X. the studio is going to work on "the fifth part of a very popular Ubisoft series, a simulators one." Ubisoft Romania has previously worked on Silent Hunter 3 and 4, and being only simulator in their portfolio it is safe to assume a fifth installment in the submarine simulation franchise is coming.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Run The Gauntlet provides a skilled-based tournament FPS, powered by Unreal 3 Engine. Set in a world where time has shifted, eras have merged and a new timeline has formed, players need to Run The Gauntlet repeatedly, pitting themselves against other players in exhilarating matches.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A remake of the original 1998 PSOne title, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile keeps its 2D platforming gameplay, set in a 3D environment.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WH 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm features an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the WK40K universe, as well as introducing two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lighthouse Interactive's the next expansion for Kerberos Productions' 4X space strategy game Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows, adding never-before-seen weapons, ships and tactics, but also introducing a new race, The Morrigi.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Announced yesterday, 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.