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'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (ALL) Developer Laying Off Most Of its QA Department

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original, Red Faction: Guerrilla is a third-person, open-world action-shooter, returning to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay. Part of its announce restructuring, THQ confirmed it has let go of 86 of the 102 employees in its Volition Q&A department.

'Terminator Salvation: The Videogame' (ALL) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 7:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Terminator Salvation: The Videogame, developed by GRIN Studios, is a 3rd person action game with concentrated armed combat against all of the Skynet enemies from the film while encountering new enemies specifically designed for the game.

'A Boy and His Blob' Getting a Wiimake

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Majesco's classic title A Boy and His Blob, developed by Contra 4 and Shantae studio WayForward, will be remade to expand upon the original platform adventure. Featuring groundbreaking hand-drawn and painted animation technology, the all-new presentation provides a polished, cinematic feel.

'Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward (NDS/Wii/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

At Hysteria Hospital, life will prove to be a manic challenge. Players will have several levels of the hospital to navigate, and they will have to reach desperate patients and demanding doctors within a set period of time. The frenzy inside the hospital will increase as the game progresses with more and more demanding patients desperate to be cured!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 5:10 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:

'Codename Panzers: Cold War' Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Developed by InnoGlow, former Stormregion, Codename: Panzers series leaves the World War II stage to take the story into Cold War East-West conflicts fought on fictitious battlefields, with a special emphasis on deep story lines and rich battle effects.

'Need for Speed Shift' (PSP/PS3/X360/PC) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

'Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena' Demo on Xbox Live - Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | 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.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' Bitter Rivals Event Launched

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 3:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Call to Arms will introduce an array of new content for WAR players, including two highly anticipated new careers – the Orc Choppa and the Dwarf Slayer – and a new dungeon zone called “Land of the Dead,” set in the desert realm of the Tomb Kings. Bitter Rivals, which takes place from March 3rd to March 10th, gives players a chance to earn valuable in-game rewards and unlock the new Dwarf Slayer and Orc Choppa careers for head start play.

'East India Company' Introduces the Frigat - New Screens

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 3:39 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.

The Spore API Contest Lets You Create the Ultimate Spore Application

by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Think you have what it takes to create the next must-have Spore app or widget? Utilize the extensive content in Sporepedia to create your app from scratch, or download the source code from one of the sample apps to develop the ultimate Spore app.

New Xbox Experience Update Becomes Mandatory

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 5:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The New Xbox Experience gives X360 owners a completely new experience that is fun, social and simple to use -- and puts more entertainment at their fingertips than any other device connected to the TV. From now on new titles will require you to update your Xbox 360 and install the NXE dashboard update from the game DVD before you can actually play, the first titles with this setup are Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X, and MLB 2K9.

'Backyard Baseball '10' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Combining all the elements of a realistic sports title with the thrilling action of a crazy arcade game, Backyard Baseball '10, is the ultimate kids’ baseball experience with new fields, detailed graphics, precise game controls, and a beefed up MLB roster including David “Big Papi” Ortiz, who is returning for a second season as the game’s cover player.

Various Game Trailers #1549

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 4:54 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:

  • Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim - How to Become A King And Not Die Trailer
  • Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. [ALL] - Launch Trailer
  • Empire: Total War [PC] - Launch Trailer
  • Watchmen: The End is Nigh [ALL] - Trailer (2)


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

'Fallout 3' (ALL) - v1.4 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

'NCAA Basketball 09' (X360) to Get Downloadable March Madness Edition - Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Electronic Arts today announced an official downloadable NCAA Tournament edition of its college basketball video game. NCAA Basketball 09: March Madness Edition will be available to download on Mar. 11, 2009, just in time for the start of the NCAA tournament. It's exclusive to the Xbox 360 and will cost 1,200 Microsoft points ($15).

'Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars' (NDS/Wii) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 12:41 p.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.

'Knights in the Nightmare' (NDS) Bundles Soundtrack And Art Book - Screens

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

Knights in the Nightmare requires players to throw out everything they know about RPG and strategy games and embrace something altogether new and fresh. Frantic, energetic action mixes with thought-provoking tactical gameplay, all within a beautifully-rendered fantasy setting and presented through a captivating, emotional narrative.

'Scrabble' (NDS/PSP) Gets Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The best-selling crossword puzzle board game Scrabble is on deck to land on handheld platforms including the NDS and PSP, and will feature three modes of play including Classic, Speed and the new Scrabble Slam.

'The Munchables' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Munchables is an entertaining romp into a colorful and delicious action adventure where players will explore rich and vibrant environments, devouring delectable enemies and guide their quirky heroes in a zany alien munching mash-up filled with fun and addictive gameplay.