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'Flower' (PS3) Gets Official Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Playing as the wind, the player guides and accumulates a swarm of pedals by interacting with other flowers and the surrounding environment, causing the on-screen world to change. The goals and journey in each level vary, but all involve flight, exploration and interaction with the level.

Free-to-Play MMORPG 'Nostale' Rolls Out Scavenger Hunt

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nostale is a free-to-play casual MMORPG which takes gamers through seventy levels of the world of East Mile. Gamers can choose from one of four character classes, each with unique powers and features. The ultimate goal is to fight Dark Horn and his legion of demons in the land of death.

Wii Shop Channel Adds A Classic and Two Wiiware Titles

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 6:56 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: High Voltage Hot Rod Show (Wiiware), Family Glide Hockey (Wiiware), and Musha (VC).

'DC Universe Online' (PS3/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 6:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

Octopi Acquired by Sony Online Entertainment

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Acquired by FUN Technologies in Jan. 2006, Octopi has now been assimilated by SOE and will henceforth be known as Sony Online Entertainment Tucson. Octopi is best known for PoxNora, a collectible trading card that combines tactical miniatures and fantasy RPG titles to create a unique online strategy game.

'Sonic and the Black Knight' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 5:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Sonic and the Black Knight is bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.

'Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 4:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.

Xbox Live Service for $29.97 Through Amazon

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 4:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Xbox Live connects more than 17 million members across 26 countries to each other and the entertainment they love. Home of more content from one remote than can be found from any device connected to the TV, Xbox Live is also a unified online social network bringing friends together, no matter where they are — in the living room or across the world. Amazon.com is now offering a 12 month subscription for $29.97, instead of the official $49.99.

'Mini Ninjas' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai.

'MadWorld' (Wii) Also Coming to PS3/X360 ?

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 3:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MadWorld is a 3rd person action game with a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence. The Australian Classification Board rated it MA15+, but what is more interesting is that the listing also mentions it is a "Multi Platform" title. Probably a typo or clerical error, but we can hope.

'Guitar Hero: Metallica' (ALL) Pre-Order Gets Extra Foot Pedal

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: Metallica will feature an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play a Metallica member in single instrument or band career game modes, and apart from 28 Metallica tracks will also include tracks from bands such as Slayer, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Kyuss, Machine Head, etc... Fans who pre-order at Gamestop will get an extra foot pedal with splitter.

'The Godfather II' (PS3/X360/PC) Will Get No Demo

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York. In a recent interview exec producer Hunter Smith revealed there will be no downloadable demo, instead the team is already working on DLCs.

'Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2009 @ 4:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) Coming to PC After All ?

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of an elite black-ops agent sent on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that hides a deadly Cold War secret. Ever since the early development of the game it has been asked whether Dark Sector would come to the PC, and each time it has been denied. Now almost a year after its official launch on consoles, Eastern European publisher/distributor nd.ru now has a PC entry in its database.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) - v1.2 Patch Coming Soon

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2009 @ 3:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. Treyarch’s community manager revealed it is working on v1.2, and expects it to be released early February.

No 'Grand Theft Auto V' in 2009 Says Rockstar

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2009 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this week rumors started floating around that Rockstar was already preparing a new installment in its open world action series, not a DLC or a collection, but a full retail game, and that it could come as early as end of 2009, based on GameInformer's Loose Talk column section. With Rockstar still working on two DLC episodes for GTA IV, this seems very unlikely, and today the developer sent out word it is currently focusing on the downloadable content, and nothing else.

'Dragon Quest V: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 3:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Following the fun and colorful path set by the first Dragon Quest installment in the Zenithia Trilogy, Dragon Quest: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride now journeys onto the NDS as a high quality remake of the classic Dragon Quest V, packed with exciting new features and a truly genre defining story.

Various Game Trailers #1514

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 3:10 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:

  • Equilibrio [Wii] - Trailer #2
  • Sonic and the Black Knight [Wii] - Trailer #2
  • Skate 2 [PS3/X360] - Take back Squad Trailer
  • Afro Samurai [ALL] - Launch Trailer

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

GamersGate Signs SEGA Portfolio for Digital Distribution

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

GamersGate announced that it has entered into a digital distribution agreement with global games publisher SEGA, offering its users titles such as Football Manager 2009, Universe at War, Condemned: Criminal Origins, Rome: Total War Series, and Outrun 2006: Coast to Coast.

'Codename Panzers: Cold War' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 3:07 p.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.