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'Metal Gear Online' (PS3) to Get Free Bomb Mission

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. The free Bomb Mission provides players with an all-new combat experience that expands the playability and adds variety to the game.

'Tomb Raider: Underworld' (X360) DLC Details And Dates - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tomb Raider: Underworld – Beneath the Ashes sends Lara back to the remains of Croft Manor where she uncovers a massive series of never-before-seen caverns and age old crypts used to protect and hide a deadly source of power.

Sony Financial Results Lower Than Expected, More Layoffs Expected

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 9:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Dec. 2008, Sony announced that it would lay off 16,000 employees, cut back on investments, close several of its manufacturing plants, and pull out of businesses as it is looking to cut $1.1 billion. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the end of the bad news as Sony has just revised its earning estimates and is now expecting to lose $2.9 billion instead. As a result, it plans further layoffs in electronic, pictures, music and gaming divisions, and it will restructure and close manufacturing plants.

'Mega Man Star Force 3' (NDS) Doubles Up for North America - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 9:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom announced that Mega Man Star Force 3 will be coming to North America in two different versions, Black Ace and Red Joker, allowing two friends to share unique items and powers utilizing the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, enhancing their individual characters.

'Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles, with its extended gameplay and variety of features, gives you the chance to test yourself while having fun.

'Ice Hockey Manager 2009' - v1.4.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Ice Hockey Manager 2009, it’s up to the player to set up the team and the tactics. Success or failure of the team all depends on the manager’s skills. If things aren’t running smoothly send the team to training camp, or increase the playerʼs bonus.

'Spore: Galactic Adventures' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | 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.

'Dawn of Heroes' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dawn of Heroes is a tactical role playing game that combines classic RPG concepts -- including character development, epic combat, quests and puzzles -- with a humorous style. The game also supports head-to-head multiplayer action and the ability to trade collected items, two features designed to build a community of worldwide heroes.

'Zeno Clash' Signs Digital Distribution Deals, Gets Priced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

ACE Team's Zeno Clash, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world with the beautiful environments, where you will encounter incredible challenges.

'Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Akella's naval RPG title Age of Pirates II: City of Abandoned Ships, developed by Seaward.ru, will combine compelling gameplay and wonderful graphics thus bringing a new experience to all the fans of daring sword duels and ship-to-ship combats.

'StarCraft' & 'Brood War' - v1.16.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard has yet again released a minor updated patch for good old Starcraft and its expansion pack, Brood War. This v1.16.1 patch fixes a few minor issues with Starcraft/Broodwar.

'Dragonica' Multiplayer PvP System Unveiled - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 6:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.

'Freaky Creatures' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Abandon Interactive's Freaky Creatures is an interactive gaming platform incorporating collectible toys, customizable characters, an expansive online interactive community and challenging virtual battles with other players’ creatures.

'My DoItAll' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The first-ever lifestyle game for both boys and girls, My DoItAll is an all-in-one title that gives players the ability to have fun and interact with friends through customization capabilities, mini-games and voice over and sound effect applications.

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

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | 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.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) Operation: Anchorage Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.

Layoffs at 'Madden NFL' Studio EA Tiburon

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA's director of government affairs Craig Hagen revealed in an interview with the Orlando Sentinel that after shuttering a new facility, closing Black Box and various other layoffs, it is continuing its cutbacks. Hagen disclosed to the local newspaper that EA Tiburon, known for the Madden NFL and Tiger Woods franchises, will also see reductions in staff, although no specifics were given. The reasons for the layoffs are the faltering economy and diminishing sales...

'Mafia II' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 2:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

2K Games' Mafia 2 features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks.

More 'Spore' Titles Coming in 2009

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 2:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA is not only prepping Spore: Galactic Adventures, where players' space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions, but is also planning new installments. Spore: Hero Arena (NDS) will follow in the footsteps of its Spore Creatures predecessor, while Spore: Hero will be the first title specifically made for the Wii, and focus on avatar creation and adventuring. Spore: Creature Keeper (PC) is aimed at the younger audience, labeled as a mini-Sims, and will put emphasis on nurturing a new creature.