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'Pikmin' (NGC) Coming to the Wii - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 2:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pikmin is an inventive life simulation and action-strategy title that pushes the limits of the imagination, offering fast-paced 'thinking' action while teaching players the importance of caring for and nurturing creatures to create a symbiotic relationship. Nintendo is remaking several of its classics for the Wii, starting with Pikmin.

Sony to Add Touch-Screen Capability to PSP?

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 1:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rumors have been floating around that Sony might be working on a redesign for the PSP, but so far they have been denied every time. A new survey being conducted Sony however might be the first real indication that something is afoot. The questions have a broad range but the interesting bits gauge whether the respondents would like faster load times, GPS, TV tuner, or a touch-screen. With the success of the iPhone and the recent addition of games, it is not unlikely that the PSP might follow suit.

'Simon the Sorcerer 5' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 1:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silver Style is working on the next installment in the point & click adventure series featuring Simon, the charismatic sorcerer“s apprentice. Simon the Sorcerer 5 sends adventurers to a futuristic game world, in which they experience a turbulent backward journey through history in order to help Simon to recover his memory.

'Space Exploration: Serpens Sector' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 1:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Space Exploration: Serpens Sector is a RPG based on classics like Starflight and Star Control. You are tasked with exploring the mysterious Serpens Sector after a long period of human absence. Each game has a different map and a different set of encounters, drawn from a large list.

'Rohan: Blood Feud' Expands With New Content

by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 1:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rohan: Blood Feud is a Mature-rated MMORPG, its dramatic battles, vengeance hit-list, township battles and elaborate graphics combine to offer players a thrilling gaming experience. Rohan: Blood Feud gets new content by adding a new dungeon, The Fire Temple Garden.

'Mario & Luigi RPG 3' (NDS) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 8:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Mario & Luigi series returns with another hilarious action role-playing game, Mario & Luigi RPG 3. Join the Mario Bros. as their travels take them far and wide.

Various Game Trailers #1513

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 8:09 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:

  • Resident Evil 5 [ALL] - Viral Video #2 - The Date
  • My DoItAll [NDS] - Trailer
  • The Godfather II [ALL] - Extortion Trailer
  • Empire: Total War [PC] - Multiplayer Trailer

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

'Final Fantasy XIII' (PS3/X360) Not Coming Before April 2010

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 5:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation. In a recent interview, Square Enix president Yoichi Wad revealed that while Japan will receive FFXIII in 2009, overseas fans will have to wait until at least April 2010.

'Guitar Hero: Metallica' (ALL) Release Date Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 5:46 p.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...

'Monster Hunter 3' (Wii) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Expected to make an appearance on the PS3, Capcom surprised everybody in Japan by announcing Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii instead. MH Tri-, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters.

Playstation Store Gets Pulse, Games, Demos, DLCs, Music Tracks

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 5:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with PULSE 01/15 Edition (free), Magic Ball ($9.99), GTI Club+ ($9.99), Ultimate Ghost ‘N Goblins (PSP/$19.99) Brain Challenge Expansion Pack ($4.99), various DLCs for Disgaea 3 ($3.99/$1.99), Shaun White Snowboarding DLCs ($9.99/free), demos for Skate 2, GTI Club+ and BUZZ! Master Quiz (PSP), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

Midway Games Reaches Agreement With Other Half Of Its Debt Holders

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Last month Midway had reached a waiver and forbearance agreement with the holders of its $75 million principal amount of 7.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026. Today Midway filed with the SEC that it has successfully negotiated with holders of the other $75 million Convertible Senior Notes due 2025. Both have extended the date upon which the holders have the right to exercise their option to require Midway to repurchase the notes to February 12, 2009.

'Another Code R' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 5:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed at last years Tokyo Game Show, Another Code R is the latest point'n click adventure game by Cing, known for last year's Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and currently working on Little King's Story, currently only scheduled for release in Japan, next month.

'Shaun White Snowboarding' (ALL) Gets Freebie And Mile High Pack

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shaun White Snowboarding, powered by the Assassin's Creed engine, allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride. Shaun White is back again with a Freebie Pack (includes various items to dress up your character, and new boards), and a premium Mile High Pack (new gear and a brand new mountain).

'Steal Princess' (NDS) Coming to North America - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | 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.

'Pure' (PC) - Security Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 1:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Pure takes quad racing to a new level, featuring massive jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in memorable, photo-realistic settings all over the globe. The Pure Security Update resolves issues with folder locations installed during the game's initial installation, no optimizations or performance enhancement ...

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 1:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.

'Lips' (X360) January 2009 DLCs Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 11:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.

'Mario Power Tennis' (Wii) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 11:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The keys to winning a tennis match in the real world are fast footwork, consistency and a wicked backhand. Enter the realm of Mario Power Tennis, exclusively for Nintendo GameCube, and the secret to winning includes Power Shots like Mario's Iron Hammer, Luigi's Squeaky Mallet and Peach's Super Peach Spin.

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto Gets Honored

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Established in 2005, the Jim Henson awards program acknowledges organizations, individuals or products that reflect the core values and philosophy of Jim Henson and the company he founded, known as an innovator in puppetry (creator of the Muppets), animatronics and digital animation.