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'Saw' (PS3/X360/PC) - First Screens

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Using the Unreal Engine 3, Saw is developed with the creators of the SAW movies, Leigh Whannell & James Wan, and was recently picked up by Konami. In Saw, you find yourself locked in an asylum surrounded by horrific traps/devices set by Jigsaw. Throughout the game, you must either disarm/solve the puzzles to save people, or let them get mauled by the gruesome contraptions.

'Trine' (PS3/PC) Signed by Ascaron UK

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil…

'Clover' (XBLA) Coming in April - New Screens

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Binary Tweed announced the return of the classic platform-puzzle adventure with Clover. Rendering a much-missed genre in watercolor, accompanied by melancholy piano pieces and laced with political themes, Clover embodies Binary Tweed's frank motto of "New games that are a bit like old games, but better."

''Splosion Man' (XBLA) Announced

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action/platformer based around the simple concept of 'splosions and the ridiculousness that ensues, featuring up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, local and online, a story mode chock full of hilarious cinemas seamlessly integrated into gameplay, epic boss battles, and it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade.

'Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Will be the Biggest Game Ever, Says Activision

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

There has yet to be an official announcement, but it isn't exactly a secret that Infinity Wars is working on Modern Warfare 2. Activision launched a teaser web site, released a teaser trailer, and now brand manager Simon Wells told MCV that it expects MW2 to "to be the biggest selling video game of all time," judging by the "franchise's trajectory through preceding launches."

'League of Legends: Clash of Fates' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

League of Legends is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.

'Elven Legacy' Gets Official Release Date

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.

'Arc Rise Fantasia' (Wii) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Arc Rise Fantasia is an epic RPG product of old and new, combining gorgeous graphics with modern gameplay while bringing classic Japanese high fantasy role-playing action involving airships and dragons.

Thursday, April 2, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 10:58 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:

'Steal Princess' (NDS) Gets Further Delayed

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:30 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.

'Roogoo' (NDS/Wii) Level Details - New Screens

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Roogoo uses geometric shapes and rotating discs to craft a frenetic, exciting puzzle game framed within an imaginative storyline and a delightfully realized fantasy universe. The new version will feature NDS & Wii cross-compatibility, all-new levels and game modes that take advantage of the Wiimote, touch screen and stylus.

'Wizards of Waverly Place' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wizards of Waverly Place, based on the Disney Channel TV program, allows fans to play as their favorite wizard-in-training, Alex Russo, who is played by rising star Selena Gomez on the show, casting magical spells and participating in mini-games to complete tasks and acquire new magic skills.

'Hunter's World' - New Screens

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hunter's World is a new MMO based hunting game where you take the role of hunters visiting a massive and varied wild hunting reserve, where you can compete and collaborate with real players in a persistent world. Hunters will be able to roam freely, interact with each other, and hunt everything from varmints to big game.

'Runes of Magic' Gets Horse Racing Mini-Game

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

Sony Rolls Out PS3 v2.70 Firmware Update

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has released a new v2.70 PS3 firmware update, which includes several new features that enhance how PS3 users communicate and interact with their online friends, such as a new Text Chat feature that will enable users to chat with their online PlayStation Network friends. Other updates include enhancements to the Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) and improvements to the video delivery service on PlayStation Store.

'Dark Void' (ALL) Gets Scored By Battlestar Galactica Composer

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Developed by Airtight Games, Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action.

'Dungeon Hero' (X360/PC) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeon Hero provides players with a fresh take on the classic dungeon based game. The in-game world is a totally functional, living, breathing community in every way. Eat, sleep, chat, socialize, trade and travel as you would in any civilized place – after all, dungeon creatures are people too! Due to the recent demise of Gamecock, Firefly is delaying the game until further notice.

'Jumpgate Evolution' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

Graffiti Entertainment Is Delaying Three Of Its Titles

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Graffiti Entertainment is revising the release dates for three of its upcoming products, Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled and C.O.R.E.

'Speed Zone' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 7:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Speed Zone is a furiously fast and silky smooth futuristic racing game, running at a bar-raising 60 frames per second with terrains set on colorful planets, floating asteroids, and space stations. Speed Zone features three core game modes - Solo, Race, and Battle – each with multiple goals and a progressive, level-unlock structure.