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'DC Universe Online' (PS3/PC) Reveals Solomon Grundy - New Screens

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

'Spore' Goes On College Lecture Tour

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions. Maxis lead designer Stone Librande will be embarking on a lecture tour to some of the nation's top game design college programs.

'Killzone 2' (PS3) Steel & Titanium Multiplayer Pack Gets Dated - Screens

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. The DLC includes 2 new multiplayer maps, Wasteland Bullet and Vekta Cruiser.

'Zen Pinball' (PSN) Announced

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

ZEN Pinball sets a new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball games employing cutting-edge visuals, challenging tables, true-to-life ball and table physics, combining them with features not found in any other pinball game.

'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' (ALL) - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

'Patapon 2' (PSP) Also to be Available as Download

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world. SCEA confirmed that Patapon 2 will also be available as download via the PlayStation Store.

'Six Days in Fallujah' (PS3/X360/PC) Officially Announced

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Six Days in Fallujah is a new third person shooter experience that puts the player in the center of the largest urban military operation in four decades. Six Days in Fallujah combines the action of a military shooter with the realism of a documentary film to create a new kind of experience that is both historical and engaging.

'Go Play Circus Star' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco's Go Play Circus Star for Wii features a full collection of all-time favorite circus attractions, players can wow the crowd with death defying stunts, animal tricks and sleight of hand in 15 different events.

'City of Heroes' Developers Now Called Paragon Studios

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

City of Heroes is a superhero themed online RPG that offers a host of gameplay features. Players create their own heroes, and then band together with other players to fight evil, build their own secret HQs and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city. Having picked up where Cryptic studios left off, NCSoft NorCal has renamed into Paragon Studios.

'Gobliiins 4' - Screens

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kalypso Media's 4th part of the weird, wacky and funny adventure game series, Gobliiins! To date, there have been three Gobliiins titles about the three rather strange main characters, as well as two spin off games featuring the characters Woodruff and Schnibble. The return of Gobliiins brings a new range of exciting adventures!

'Magic Ball,' 'Cuboid' and 'Mahjong Tales' (PSN) Getting Premium DLCs

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TikGames and Creat Studios will release premium downloadable Booster Packs for its PSN games, Magic Ball, Cuboid and Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom, beginning Thursday, April 16th with the release of the Magic Ball Booster Pack, with additional Booster Packs to follow in the coming weeks.

'Steal Princess' (NDS) - 38 New Screens

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus' Steal Princess is a puzzle/platformer hybrid on a mission to break the mold and redefine a couple of genres in the process. Over 150 levels of increasing complexity eagerly look forward to pushing your central processing unit (i.e., your brain) to its limits.

Paradox Picks Up 'Sword of the Stars'

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sword of the Stars is a space strategy game where players explore planets, manage their empire and research new technology. Sword of the Stars provides quick, intuitive play, state-of-the-art graphics and tactical combat that make the game instantly involving and rewardingly fun.

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (ALL) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.

'Angel Cat Sugar' (NDS/PC) Announced

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Angel Cat Sugar, from Japanese Hello Kitty creator Yuko Shimizu, is a worldwide merchandising phenomenon which has seen the introduction of over 200 products in Asia and Europe across most categories.

'Damnation' (PS3/X360/PC) Levels & Environments - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:22 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.

Wii MotionPlus Gets Release Date

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wii MotionPlus redefines game control by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player's arm position and orientation.

'World of Warcraft' - v3.1.0 US/Euro Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Warcraft is an MMORPG experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. The v3.1 patch adds a new raid dungeon, Ulduar, packed with 14 bosses, out of which 11 will have an optional hard mode for seasoned players, providing additional challenges and rewards.

'Excitebots: Trick Racing' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Excitebots: Trick Racing has elements that make it one of the more unique racing games on the market. The game lets everyone in the family use the Wii Wheel accessory in unique and changing environments, play fun minigames and perform crazy tricks in a game that builds on the Excitebike and Excite Truck franchises.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 5:38 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: