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Wii Shop Channel Adds Two Classics and Two WiiWare Titles

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added two classics and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Tetris Party (Wiiware), The Incredible Maze (Wiiware), Secret of Mana (VC), and Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition (VC).

'Mega Man 9' (Wii/PS3/X360) More DLCs Coming This Week - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Relive the original 2D classic Mega Man experience with maniacally themed environments, power-ups, and classically inspired bosses, each with their own unique weapons and weaknesses. As promised, Capcom is releasing the second downloadable content packs this week, adding Hard Mode, Expert Mode, and Special Time Attack Stage.

'Tom Clancy's EndWar' (ALL) Handheld Details - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that will push the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | 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.

Casual Gamers Prefer Sen. Barack Obama As President

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Following the latest presidential debate on Oct. 15, casual games platform NeoEdge asked its players how they planned to vote in the upcoming election. According to the poll, Sen. Barack Obama (59%) has widened his lead among casual games -- an overwhelming majority of which are women -- over Sen. John McCain (32%).

'Street Fighter IV' (PS3/X360/PC) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

Monday, October 20, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | 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:

'Scene It? Box Office Smash' (X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scene It? Box Office Smash! is a great way to entertain guests at your next social gathering letting up to four players or teams match their wits in a trivia game to see whose movie knowledge (over 250 titles) reigns supreme, complete with more HD content, all new questions and engaging puzzle types.

'Let's Tap' (Wii) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's Let's Tap is a collection of mini-games by former Sega producer and Sonic Team leader Yuji Naka which will require some sort of tapping device connected to the Wii.

'Damnation' (PS3/X360/PC) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.

'Fable II' (X360) Online Co-op Patch Ready for Prime-Time

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | 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. Lionhead announced that the online co-op patch is finished and will be available as free download when the game launches Oct. 21, 2008.

'Mart Racer' (Wii) Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mart Racer is an upcoming game for WiiWare where you compete against your friends to see who gets all the items in their list and runs to the cashiers before anyone else does. Play with up to 4 friends locally, or online through Wi-Fi Connection.

'Exodus from the Earth' Available for Pre-Order on Steam, 10% Off

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Exodus from the Earth is a sci-fi first-person shooter, where the player will have to solve numerous quests and eventually to find out if human life and civilization are possible beyond the Earth's confines. Until Oct. 24th, fans who pre-order on Steam will receive a 10% discount.

'Football SuperStars' Gets In-Game Ads

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Football SuperStars is a free-to-download online game, developed by Monumental Games, allowing players to meet within a utopian soccer-styled virtual world and take part in 3, 5, 7 and 11-a-side football matches. Reebok has signed on with in-game ad provider IGA Worldwide to become an integrated partner.

'Far Cry 2' (PS3/X360/PC) - Ati Driver Hotfix Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2008 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2008 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.

City Interactive Signs 'Pyroblazer' (ALL)

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2008 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.

Various Game Trailers #1459

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2008 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | 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:

  • Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days [NDS] - TGS 08 Trailer
  • Midnight Club: Los Angeles [PS3/X360] - Cops Trailer
  • Damnation [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer


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

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.

'BioShock' (PS3) Exclusive DLC Coming in November

by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2008 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode. 2K confirmed that the PS3 exclusive Challenge Rooms DLC is scheduled for Nov. 20, 2008.