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Windstorm Studios Formed, Another Ensemble Studios Spin-off

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Former Ensemble Studios programmer Dusty Monk has launched Windstorm Studios. No formal announcement has been made yet, but it was revealed that the independent studio is working on a new MMO. A big fan of titles such as Ultima Online, EverQuest, and World of Warcraft, Monk wants to create an MMO that breaks the mold of depressing postapocalyptic titles with gray streets beneath gray skies, killing gray zombies, and hints at a game with cities of glass and steel, and most importantly, flying cars. Previously, Monk has worked on such titles as Age of Empires, Halo Wars, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing and the canceled Halo MMO.

'inFamous' (PS3) - Screens

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.

Former Microsoft and Nintendo Exec Appointed Chair Entertainment Studio Director

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chair Entertainment announced that Howard Phillips, a 28-year veteran of the interactive entertainment industry, has been appointed studio director for the Utah-based game development studio.

'Monsters vs. Aliens' (ALL) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 2:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years, who are then called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction!

'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.' (ALL) v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.

'Overlord II' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure.

'Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood' (ALL) Narrows Down Release Date

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense Wild West storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history.

'Space Camp' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision announced Space Camp, an action/adventure game packed with accessible space age mini-games and multiplayer options, it’s not rocket science to launch an unforgettable gameplay session!

'Merchants of Brooklyn' (ALL) Launch Snafu, Alpha Released as Final

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Merchants of Brooklyn is a fast-paced, futuristic FPS combining an intriguing and unique art style with innovative and exciting gameplay – daring fans of shooters and action games to survive in post-apocalyptic New York gone very, very bad. Immediately after the game's launch, fans complained about the poor quality of the game, which turned out to be a massive snafu. Paleo has mistakenly released the alpha build on Steam, instead of the final code.

'Crimson Gem Saga' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crimson Gem Saga is a lovingly crafted exploration into the fundamentals of RPG fun, delivers lush hand-drawn visuals, an engaging fantasy tale, and an easy-to-use interface.

'Necrovision' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NecroVisioN is a first-person horror shooter, which sees players taking on the role of American soldier Simon Bukner, who must fight his way through the bleak trenches of World War One and into the very jaws of Hell.

'The Conduit' (Wii) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

High Voltage Software's The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.

'Adventure: Collector's Edition Vol. 1' Announced

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Got Game Entertainment announced Adventure: Collector's Edition Volume 1 featuring adventure game classics Scratches: Director's Cut, Penumbra: Overture, and RHEM 2. The thrilling adventure trio offers rich, immersive stories, brain-teasing puzzles, and countless hours of gameplay for a wallet-friendly $19.99 (USD).

'Entropia Universe' Developer Gets Real World Banking License

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has granted Mind Bank, subsidiary of Entropia Universe developer MindArk, a license to conduct banking activities, integrating it with the real world and allowing Mind Bank to function as a central bank for all virtual worlds within the Entropia Universe.

'Crime Scene' (NDS) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Crime Scene you are part of the forensic police department and have to find and analyze clues with sophisticated equipment, interrogate witnesses and suspects, build a file with enough proof so there is no room for doubt and condemn the guilty!

'Devil May Cry' (ALL) Series Hits the 10 Million Mark

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom's Devil May Cry series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter, returns for the fourth time and will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles. Originally released in 2001, the DMC franchise has since went on to sell 10 million copies worldwide to date.

'Crysis Wars' - v1.4 Patch, Editor Coming this Week

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. This v1.4 patch improves stability, enhances performance, and enables mod support. The Editor will be made available at the same time as this patch on Friday 20th March at 19:00 CET.

'Dokapon Journey' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Atlus' RPG-board game Dokapon Journey, monsters have invaded the Kingdom of Dokapon, and the King has offered his throne and the hand of his daughter to any challenger who would rise to the occasion and save the land. Alas, that kind of offer is bound to attract some very over-determined adventurers...

Vision Engine 7 Integrates morpheme

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

3D game engine provider Trinigy and character animation technology provider NaturalMotion announced the integration of morpheme into Trinigy’s latest Vision Engine 7.

Former Fallout Designer Joins inXile to Work on New RPG

by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

inXile entertainment has recruited Jason Anderson, one of the original Fallout design team members, as creative director for a new, unannounced RPG. Anderson recently left Interplay, where in his second tenure there served as creative director working on the next generation MMO Project: V13.