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Major Unreal Engine 3 Upgrades Shown at GDC 2009

by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Epic Games will demonstrate the latest Unreal Engine 3 engine features alongside free advanced training sessions for existing users, the introduction of an integrated MMOG back-end environment, and closed door presentations for its prospective customers, evaluators, licensees, members of its Integrated Partners Program and the media.

'Resident Evil 5' (ALL) Shipped More Than 4 Million Copies

by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. A new "versus" multiplayer mode will be released post-launch as paid digital content via Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.

'MySims Racing' (NDS/Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on March 15, 2009 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During your race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or a bubble dropper that can help you wreck the competition.

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Coming Early April

by Rainier on March 15, 2009 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay. Fans who pre-order the game before April 23rd will be given a code and instructions to download the 1Gb singleplayer demo on April 3rd, one week before it goes public.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2009' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

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

PES 2009 will retain the intuitive ‘point and click’ interface used to control both the player in possession of the ball and to send those around him on to runs into space. However, a new ‘traditional’ control system using either a Wii Remote or Classic controller has also been implemented.

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) $100 Collector's Edition?

by Rainier on March 15, 2009 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock. Gamestop revealed a Batman collector's edition, which is listed at $100, and includes a 12" Batarang, DC Custom Encyclopedia, DLC pack 1, bonus DVD with behind the scenes footage and the soundtrack.

'Dragonball: Evolution' (PSP) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on March 15, 2009 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Based on the 20th Century Fox feature film of the same name, Dragonball: Evolution promises to be the perfect companion for the movie by incorporating all of the characters, bone jarring fights and spectacular special abilities that fans have come to expect.

'The Lord of the Rings' License Reverted Back to Warner Brothers

by Rainier on March 15, 2009 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Back in 2001 EA signed the right to make games based on The Lord of the Rings movies, which was initially set to expire in 2007, but extended an extra year to give Pandemic enough time to finish their LotR: Conquests title. With no intentions to renew the contract, the licensing expired rights have reverted back to Warner Brothers according to Variety, speculating that it will handle development of future titles on its own.

'Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2' (ALL) More of the Same, But With Porn

by Rainier on March 14, 2009 @ 7:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on DC Comics '80s graphic novel, Watchmen, developed by Deadline Games, is a brawler set in an alternate 1985 America that will initially feature anti-hero Rorschach and Nite Owl. Part 2is similar to the initial game, but now partly set in a strip club, including dancers, and a porno flick playing in the background.

'GTA: Chinatown Wars' (NDS) - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2009 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.

'The Legend of Crystal Valley' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 14, 2009 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Legend of Crystal Valley is a point n' click adventure game merging the best qualities of the genre, providing hours of gameplay, dozens of various locations, characters puzzles, beautiful 2D backgrounds, 3D characters and interactive objects.

'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stormrise is a real-time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.

'Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures' (ALL) Gets Release Date, Demo Next Week

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 6:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in.

Various Game Trailers #1557

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 6:29 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:

  • Battlefield Online [PC] - Trailer
  • Runes of Magic [PC] - Cinematic Trailer
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum [PS3/X360/PC] - Invisible Predator Trailer
  • Arma II [X360/PC] - National Party Faction Trailer

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

'Third Soldier' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Third Soldier is a third-person action game set in 1189. You are the Third Soldier, a brave and fearless leader, able to fight against hundreds of enemy soldiers and subhuman creatures. Betrayed and left for dead, you are now hunted by assassins who want to finish the job.

New Publisher Gamebridge to Bring Games from Japan to Europe

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gamebridge is a joint venture between Tokyo based media company Interchannel and official Nordic Nintendo distributor Bergsala, with the stated mission is to bring fresh, new concepts from Japan into Europe.

'Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume' (NDS) - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume follows the story of the young soldier Wylfred, who seeks retaliation against the valkyries since Lenneth took his father's life. Now he waits for an opportunity to strike back just as the future of Midgard is about to be decided in battle once again.

'Sonic Unleashed' (ALL) Gets Patched and Level Pack

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 4:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Everyone's favorite hedgehog will be breaking new ground yet maintaining his roots, in the upcoming title, Sonic Unleashed, taking players on an unforgettable high-speed journey around the globe in a way never before experienced in the world of Sonic. A patch has been released for the game on 360, as well as a level pack for the Chun-Nan region featuring a mix of hard mode challenges and all new levels (250 points).

'Fable' Becomes Xbox Live Deal of The Week

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fable is an role-playing adventure game, in which your every action determines your skills, appearance, and reputation. Create your life story from childhood to death, grow from an inexperienced adolescent into the most powerful being in the world.

'Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Using a new technology called the Pollux Engine, Square Enix has created a true cross-platform game as it will be identical on both NDS and Wii. Use the stylus to control your character on the NDS while the Wiimote will mimic the same actions on the Wii. The game requires only one copy of the game to work on both systems and will be multiplayer compatible on both platforms.