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Wii Shop Channel Adds One Wiiware Titles and a Classic

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 7:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added a classic and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: LIT (Wiiware), and Wolf of the Battlefield: Mercs (VC).

'Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars' (NDS/Wii) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut builds on the original, boasting a new and explosive narrative interwoven with the first story. New puzzles have been added that specifically utilize Nintendo's unique control methods.

'Halo 3: ODST' (X360) to Include 24 Multiplayer maps

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Halo 3: Recon is a new chapter in the Halo saga that lets gamers experience events leading up to the story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of a new hero in the Halo universe. All twenty-four Halo 3 multiplayer maps will be in the box, including The Heroic Map Pack, The Legendary Map Pack, Cold Storage, The Mythic Map Pack, and three brand new exclusive maps are included.

'Heart of Eternity' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Heart of Eternity is a third-person action/RPG title, with a balance between action and role-playing elements. There are no levels in the game, and no new areas that require loading. The fantasy universe Sarcus is populated with humans, bloodthirsty orks, greedy dwarves, naughty elves, treacherous half-goblins, and powerful vampires.

'WWE Legends of WrestleMania' (PS3/X360) Preliminary Roster - Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WWE Legends of WrestleMania is poised to deliver an impressive lineup of Legendary Superstars and Managers, a new combo fighting system and a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts during the '80s and '90s.

'Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre' (Wii) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre is the story of how Rogue Trooper and his comrades are betrayed by a traitor general on their first mission to an area on Nu Earth known as the Quartz Zone. Only Rogue survives, and joined by his fallen comrades within his equipment, he begins a journey across Nu Earth to find the general and unleash his revenge!

'Deadly Creatures' (Wii) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 2:41 a.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.

'Mass Effect' (ALL) to Get New Downloadable Content

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect invites you to take the role of Commander Shepard as you set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline. While Bioware is working on a patch and Mass Effect 2, it was revealed at Comic Con that new downloadable content is also in the pipeline.

'Major League Baseball 2K9' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 2:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

2K Sports announced that National League Cy Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for next year's highly anticipated baseball video game, MLB 2K9.

'MadWorld' (Wii) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 2:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence.

'Champions Online' (X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 3:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

'Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in the year 1939, Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings follows the rogue archaeologist on an all-new globe-trotting quest. From San Francisco's Chinatown to the lush jungles of Panama, Indy must use his whip, fists and wits to fight through ruthless opposition as he spars with his nemesis, Magnus Völler, in a race for a relic of biblical proportions — the Staff of Moses.

'Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim' - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.

'Gears of War' Certification Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. Early February an expired digital certification problem rendered the PC edition of Gears of War unplayable, and Epic has now released a patch to resolve the issue.

'RACE Pro' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.

'Dead to Rights' (ALL) Making a Comeback

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Dead to Rights series marks the return of action-hero Jack Slate and his K-9 companion, Shadow, set in the the squalid, mean streets of Grant City, ensnared in a labyrinth of crime, corruption and betrayal. According to the March issue of OPM, Namco Bandai is bringing the crime-fighting duo back in Q4 2009.

'All Aspect Warfare' (X360/PC) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

'The Conduit' (Wii) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

High Voltage Software's The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.

'Prototype' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself.

Paramount and Puzo Estate Settle 'The Godfather' Lawsuit

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In June of last year, Anthony Puzo, son of The Godfather author Mario Puzo, sued Paramount Pictures for $1 million in damages for breach of contract over unpaid revenue from EA's video game adaptation of the movie trilogy. Reports have it that Paramount has now settled the case out of court with the plaintiff, although no terms were revealed.