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'Strength of the Sword' (PS3/PC) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strength of the Sword is a 3rd person, fast paced, action beat ‘em up set in a fantasy realm. The player will take control over Strahil which is the main character in the game. Strahil is the former leader of the “Upper Kingdom” and the victim of a mean plot that led to his imprisonment in a dark cave.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:11 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:

'Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Secret Files 2 is a point-and-click adventure game based on mysterious phenomena around the world. As a follow-up to Secret Files: Tunguska, the sequel takes on a different mystery in a totally different location ....

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

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Command & Conquer Generals 2' In Development?

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bonus content on the C&C: Red Alert 3 Ultimate Edition PS3 disc hints at the possibility of a new installment in the C&C Generals series, as an interview with EALA's David Silverman and Mike Verdu reveals that Command & Conquer Generals 2 might be in the works. Stating the he is a big fan of the Generals universe, Mike Verdu says, "Don't be surprised to see another installment of Generals 2 at some point in the future, but certainly nothing to talk about just yet."

'BCFx: The Doug Williams Edition' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Black College Football Xperience: The Doug Williams Edition immerses players in the culture, history and pageantry of football game day on Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses, featuring realistic, bone-jarring football action created using the Unreal Engine 3.0 with two unique new rhythm games, the interactive Halftime Show and Drum Line Challenge.

Astrum Licenses BigWorld's Technology for New MMO

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Astrum Online Entertainment and BigWorld announced the signing of a license agreement for the use of BigWorld’s technology software suite for developing a new online game.

'Cradle Of Persia' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cradle Of Persia, sequel to Cradle Of Rome, is a match 3 puzzle game that offers impeccable visuals and a catching background story. Make the history of Persia with your own hands. With Cradle of Persia you'll travel through 7 historical epochs. Conquer over 100 levels to build 20 masterpieces of Ancient Persia and set the Genie free.

'Treasure World' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aspyr Media invites gamers to discover amazing wonders that are hidden all around them with Treasure World, a first-of-its-kind explore-and-find experience that acts as a treasure detector, collector, creative canvas and community gateway.

'Tales Of Vesperia' (X360) Finally Coming to Europe

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tales of Vesperia combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.

'Katamari Damacy Tribute' (PS3) Revealed

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 3:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu revealed that Namco Bandai is bringing Katamari Damacy to the PS3 in full 1080p glory. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, Katamari Damacy Tribute will not only dramatically increase the amount of objects in the world, but will also feature a new black-and-white stage, new game mode, and the ever-popular soundtrack, with tunes from Leah Dizon, YMCK and Everlasting Love.

AMD and Intel Release Game Perfomance-Boosting Dev Tools

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

AMD and Intel announced the availability of GPU PerfStudio 2.0, a free, platform-agnostic, next-gen graphics application development tool for game developers, obtainable through a closed beta program.

'Restaurant Empire 2' - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With two handfuls of cash and a dream of creating a legacy, you will build, cook and hire your way to the very top of the culinary world, where tasty food is king and smart management reels in the dollars.

'Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation' (Wii) Gets New Date

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation is an adventure game that will thrill kids: visit crime scenes, solve enigmas, find clues, collect evidence, play fun mini-games (football, Super hero arcade battles, smash the groundhog etc), and of course catch the bad guy.

'Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2' (PS3) - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 7:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ultimate Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions.

Your Avatar Comes Alive With Full Body Avatar Control

by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 7:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Full Body Avatar Control system will enable developers, for the first time, to create realistic, third-person avatars that move, in real time, with the player(s) using a depth-sensing camera that recognizes the player’s spatial orientation, limb positions and combination of hand, feet and torso movements.

Various Game Trailers #1565

by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Wolfenstein [PS3/X360/PC] - Reveal Trailer
  • Guitar Hero: Metallica [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer (3)
  • Stalin vs. Martians [PC] - Trailer #2
  • Stormrise [PS3/X360/PC] - Launch Trailer
  • BattleForge [PC] - Shadow Trailer


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

'Split/Second' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 6:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Split/Second is an intense racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion.

'Spectrobes: Origins' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spectrobes: Origins is a sci-fi action adventure game where players will use the unique Wii controls to explore vast worlds, excavate three-dimensional fossils and unravel an engaging story while discovering the key to preventing a galactic threat.

Tetris Online Beta Launched

by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tetris Online features six new game single and multi-player game modes, along with high-score leaderboards, personal profiles, avatars, a virtual currency system and unlockable items, plus interactive tutorials and game tips—all available with hassle-free accessibility and no inconvenient downloads or unfriendly plug-ins.