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Target Announces Reservation Program for Popular Video Games

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Starting April 19, Target will roll out a new reservation program that offers customers a chance to reserve top video game titles for $1, and when they come pick up their game they'll receive a $5 Target GiftCard to put toward a future purchase.

'Mars' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mars is a Sci-fi RPG action game that innovatively merges character development and light and rhythmic fights. it takes you on a journey deep into an original futuristic universe and presents you with scenarios dealing with difference, racism and environment.

Bethesda Trying to Snag Interplay's Fallout MMO License

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A Fallout MMO has been talked about since 2004, but Interplay was forced to sell off most of its licenses due to financial reasons. When Bethesda acquired the Fallout license, Interplay kept an exclusive Fallout MMO license, under certain conditions. Interplay's annual 10-K filing reveals that Bethesda might be trying to cash in on that, claiming that those "certain conditions," namely full production within 2 years and funding, have not been met, which would revert the MMO license back to Bethesda (thanks NMA).

'Precursors' (X360/PC) Reveals Sunaks Location - New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Precursors, developed by Boiling Point's Deep Shadow, is a sci-fi action game that leads you into unexplored regions of space, where he can fly with huge battle ships from planet to planet.

'History Great Battles Medieval' (PS3/X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

History Great Battles Medieval is set against the background of the historic Hundred Years' War, spanning various conflicts between England and France in the 14th and 15th centuries. History Great Battles Medieval allows players to assume complete control of huge armies with more than 40 different units.

'inFamous' (PS3) Goes Gold

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.

'Infernal: Hell's Vengeance' (X360) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed last month, Infernal: Hell's Vengeance is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, featuring a gripping storyline which takes players on an action-packed journey in a supernatural battle between Heaven and Hell.

'Cities XL' Now Accepting Closed Beta Test Sign-ups

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.

'Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sherlock Holmes is back with probably the series’ most terrifying investigation. The player will launch into the hunt for the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history: Jack the Ripper.

The9 Loses Chinese 'World of Warcraft' License to NetEase

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard announced that its MMORPG World of Warcraft will be licensed to an affiliated company of NetEase.com in mainland China for a term of 3 years following the expiration of the current license agreement it had with previous operator The9.

'Forge of Freedom' - v1.12.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forge of Freedom allows players to refight the American Civil War from either side in this grand strategy wargame. This v1.12.2 patch comes with a sizeable amount of fixes, rule changes, improvements, and new features and further polishes the gameplay.

'UFC 2009 Undisputed' (PS3/X360) Demo Date Revealed

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world. The UFC 2009 Undisputed demo will be available on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network April 23.

'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' (ALL) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.

Various Game Trailers #1582

by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 6:01 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:

  • Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Bane Trailer
  • Battlestations: Pacific [ALL] - Multiplayer Modes Trailer
  • Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled [NDS] - Characters Trailer (2)
  • Burnout Paradise [ALL] - Cops & Robbers Trailer
  • Making History II: The War of the World [PC] - Teaser Trailer
  • Virtua Tennis 2009 [ALL] - Reality vs. Game Trailer

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

'Demigod' Multiplayer Issues Being Addressed

by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods. Having a bit off to a rocky start, Stardock's CEO Brad Wardell details what they are doing to address the multiplayer issues that Demigod fans are having.

'God of War III' (PS3) Collector's Edition Survey

by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War 3 is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. SCEA wants your input with what you think should be in the Collector's Edition.

'Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena' - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Rock Band Unplugged' (PSP) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP's Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.

'Velvet Assassin' (X360/PC) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.

'Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:32 p.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 ....