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'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Postal' Games For Download on GamersGate

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the unending quest to see its Postal games in the hands of gamers the world over, Running With Scissors has signed an agreement with GamersGate, to offer its portfolio (Postal, Postal 2 and Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, to consumers via a digital download

'Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein' - v4.50.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein brings together the classic top-down tactical gameplay from the original series and plenty of new features, expansions, and improvements, giving newcomers and veterans to the series alike a vastly improved and expanded version of the original experience.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) Spells And Beasts #3 - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

X-Blades is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir' Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NWN 2: Storm of Zehir hearkens back to the days of the Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale franchises by including full party customization, dungeon crawling, and free exploration of a non-linear game world via an Overland Map.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

'Skate It' (NDS/Wii) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.

'BattleForge' Open Beta Coming Nov. 7

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Geman based EA Phenomic Studio is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. Fans interested in participating in the open beta can now sign up, or get a guaranteed spot by pre-ordering.

Koch Media Signs 'Elite Forces: Unit 77' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game of action and strategy in which the player must wisely use the abilities of all four members of Unit 77 as you battle your way through inhospitable jungles, scorching deserts, endure harsh and deadly arctic conditions as you fight to rescue the hostages and defeat the terrorists.

Video Game Rentals Banned in Belgium

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Belgian Entertainment Association (representing game publishers) revealed that starting Dec. 1, 2008, you will no longer be able to rent games in Belgium. While renting out video games was never legally allowed, it has been condoned for many years. The BEA managed to pass a law, in effect since Jun. 1, that new titles could no longer be rented out, but the current stock could, but only until December. Outlets like GameMania cry foul play, claiming that banning rentals will reduce business by 10%.

Daedalic Signs 'Alter Ego' - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Future Games, known for Black Mirror, is currently working on an all-new adventurous detective story with a horror plot. Alter Ego is set in a picturesque English town at the end of 19th century, and you play as two different characters who, although on opposite sides of the law, have to fight a common enemy.

'Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box' (ALL) Announced, Includes New Party Mode

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box includes Burnout Paradise plus the previously-released Cagney and Bikes content updates, as well as the brand new Burnout Paradise Party content, an 8 player pass-the-pad offline multiplayer mode with dozens of Burnout challenges.

'Real Soccer 2009' (NDS) Special Moves - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) DLCs Coming Soon, Schedule/Pricing Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network. To make up for the bumpy launch, Molecule Media will release two free sack costumes (“Launch” Spacesuit, Halloween Mask) for free on Nov. 6, with weekly updates thereafter.

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

Friday, October 31, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:52 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:

'The House of the Dead: Overkill' (Wii) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.

'Spider-man: Web of Shadows' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A deadly symbiote invasion brings total devastation to the streets of New York City in the next Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, where players have ultimate control over the city’s salvation and Spider-Man’s destiny.

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) to Get Playable Obama & Palin

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. While X360 owners are still waiting for the Total Payback update, G4 revealed that Pandemic will be offering presidential and vice-presidential candidates Barack Obama and Sarah Palin as playable characters t in a premium DLC package next month.

Midway Games Appoints New President/CEO

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Having served as interim president and CEO since March 2008, Midway Games announced that Matthew V. Booty has been appointed by the Board of Directors as President and CEO of the company.