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'Mario Power Tennis' (Wii) Gets Euro Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The keys to winning a tennis match in the real world are fast footwork, consistency and a wicked backhand. Enter the realm of Mario Power Tennis, exclusively for Nintendo GameCube, and the secret to winning includes Power Shots like Mario's Iron Hammer, Luigi's Squeaky Mallet and Peach's Super Peach Spin.

'Fragile' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Fragile, developed by Eternal Sonata studio Tri-Crescendo, is a Wii exclusive RPG that follows the story of Set, a young boy tasked to explore various cities in a post-apocalyptic world trying to find out why everyone has disappeared.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | 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:

'Metal Drift' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Metal Drift is a vehicular sport combat game set in a distant future. You command an agile, high powered hover tank in a futuristic sports arena. Core game play centers on intense tank-on-tank multiplayer team combat seen through an immersive, first person cockpit.

'Gears of War 2' (X360) to Get New Achievements

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 3:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. After the recent Flashback & combustible map packs, Epic will be rolling out a new title update soon, fixing various exploits and bugs, but also adding new achievements.

'East India Company' Introduces The Schooner - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.

Sony Rolling Out Minor v5.03 PSP Firmware Update

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony announced the availability of the v5.03 system software update for PSP improving system software stability during use of some features.

'Big Bang Mini' (NDS) Downloadable Demo Released

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 2:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies. A demo for Arkedo Studio’s Big Bang Mini is now available as a free download via Nintendo Channel on Wii.

'Killzone 2' (PS3) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 7:57 p.m. PST | 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.

Various Game Trailers #1515

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 7:38 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Fragile [Wii] - Launch Trailer [JAP]
  • Afro Samurai [ALL] - The Game Dev. Diary Trailer
  • The Conduit [Wii] - Trailer (2)
  • Marble Saga: Kororinpa [Wii] - Trailer
  • Wanted: Weapons of Fate [ALL] - Airplane Trailer
  • Flower [PS3] - Trailer


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

'Puzzle Quest: Galactrix' (NDS/X360/PC) Flash Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 5:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.

'Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Delayed And Pre-Launch Demo - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 4:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Wheelman will take you on a thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences.

'Deadly Creatures' (Wii) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ's Deadly Creatures is a Wii exclusive 3rd person action thriller title developed internally by its Rainbow Studios. Deadly Creatures throws players into a venomous world of desert terror, where the greatest victory is survival.

'Stoked' (X360) Gets Further Delayed - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 4:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hit the mountains on your quest to become the next snowboarding phenomenon in Stoked, the open-world, back country snowboarding experience featuring five huge open-world mountains, changing weather patterns, and the sponsorship and cooperation of some of the most respected and influential names in the sport.

Child's Play 2008, Another Record Breaking Year

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Child's Play is a non-profit organization begun in 2003 by the creators of the Penny Arcade comic strip, as a way to help sick children and show the world the softer side of people who play videogames. Through the generosity of gamers and the videogame industry, Child's Play raises toys, games and cash for sick children through an ongoing online toy drive and annual charity auction. As of January 16, 2009 Child's Play has racked up a total of $1,434,377, the third consecutive year its exceeded the million dollar mark.

'Overlord: Dark Legend' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 1:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Overlord Dark Legend is set in a time before the original game, players take the role of a new young Overlord. As he revels in command of the Minions, our trainee tyrant will be able to take his growing pains out on the local fairy tale inhabitants as he protects his castle and lands.

'The Maw' (X360) This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Title

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Maw is a 3D action adventure in which you take control of Frank, a simple alien that must partner up with The Maw, a cute little blob with an insatiable hunger that makes him the most dangerous creature in the galaxy, in order to find your way home.

'Venetica' (X360/PC) Details RPG Features - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 11:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

dtp's RPG Venetica, developed by Deck 13 (Ankh, Jack Keane), is a visually stunning RPG with a cryptic storyline, mixing emotions and action in a unique free roaming and living sixteenth century world full of surprise.

'Defense Grid: The Awakening' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 11:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hidden Path Entertainment's Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels, featuring beautiful environments, spectacular effects, and a dynamic, engaging soundtrack.

'Dragonball: Evolution' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 10:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on the 20th Century Fox feature film of the same name, Dragonball: Evolution promises to be the perfect companion for the movie by incorporating all of the characters, bone jarring fights and spectacular special abilities that fans have come to expect.