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'Man of Prey' - Facts, Features & Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Man of Prey, based on Berkem Al Atomi's book Marauder, is a tactical SPM strategy with RPG elements, and brings you to the alternate history when anarchy and endless strife become a rule.

Capcom's First Half of 2009 Release Lineup

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 6:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom confirmed that seven of its upcoming titles will be released within the first half of 2009, demonstrating itss commitment to pursuing a multiformat strategy and growing its portfolio of titles such as Flock!, Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, etc...

'Disciples III: Renaissance' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 6:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.

Azo Studios Formed by Ex-Rainbow Studios, GameBryo People

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Video game industry veterans Nick Koziupa (Rainbow Studios), Brian Westergaard (Neversoft Entertainment, Rainbow Studios, High Voltage Software) and Dave Eberly (Gamebryo architect ) have announced the launch of Azo Studios, and plan to develop video games and middleware solutions for console, PC, and handheld devices.

Wii Shop Channel Adds A Classic and One Wiiware Title

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 5:03 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: Strong Bad Episode 5: Sandy Beach (Wiiware), and Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (VC).

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 4:55 a.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.

'Wind Slayer' Now Accepting Sign-ups for Closed Beta

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wind Slayer introduces blazing fast, side-scrolling 2D MMO action in a combat system that rewards precise control and timing. The game's visual style evokes images of nostalgic fairy tales with friendly sprite-based characters and gorgeous fantasy backgrounds.

'Magna Carta: Crimson Stigma' (X360) Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 3:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Softmax has signed an MOU for cooperation in the production of "cultural contents" with PMC Production. In the statement Softmax revealed that it is working on a Magna Carta 2, a sequel to its 2005 fantasy RPG, as well as 2 new NDS titles. Set in Efferia, a continent populated with five races, you can use seven different types of Carta and meet a host of characters.

'Resistance: Retribution' (PSP) Pre-Order And Get Demo Download Code

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe. Amazon is offering fans who pre-order before Jan. 12, 2009 will receive a download code for the demo before its Feb. 24 launch.

'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' (Wii) Gets A Little Push

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 3:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies. Originally set for Jan. 20, 2009, it is now scheduled for Feb. 24, 2009

GameStop Dropping Original Xbox Support

by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gamestop stores across North America have put up a notification sign for its customers that the game store chain will stop accepting trade ins for original Xbox, its titles and peripherals as of Feb. 9, 2009. If you want cheap Xbox titles from the bargain bin, now is the time...

'BattleForge' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2009 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Geman based EA Phenomic Studio is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck.

'Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE' - v2.11.04 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2009 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE puts the player in the cockpit of an Echo fighter, where they'll lead the Galactic Command squadron in massive scale aerial and space combat engagement. This patch improves multiplayer performance, and fixes various bugs/crashes.

'Universal Combat: Collector's Edition' - v1.01.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2009 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

UCCE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content.

'WET' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2009 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Homeless since the Activision/Vivendi merger, A2M's WET is a seamless integration of intense gunplay, death-defying acrobatics and exciting swordplay, framed by breathtaking art direction and unparalleled animation quality.

'Demigod' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2009 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in an 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.

'Evochron Legends' - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2009 @ 5:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Evochron Legends is a freeform mercenary space-sim that focuses on 'lone-wolf' survival gameplay. You can play the game in a variety of ways and complete many activities. The game features unified gameplay profiles for both single player and multiplayer, so that upgrades, ships, equipment, money, you earn in the game can be used in both the single-player and multiplayer modes.

'Stormbirds' (PS3/X360/PC) Revealed, But Canceled - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While not yet announced, UK studio Juice Games, part of THQ, was working on a new action/air combat/flight sim game in the vein of Ubisoft's H.A.W.X. and Namco Bandai's Ace Combat series. Unfortunately the Juice Games, known for its racing sim Juiced, had to scrap the project and lay off the 30 people working on the game.

'The Lord of the Rings: Conquest' (ALL) Demo on PSN/XBL, System Requirements

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2009 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself.

'Way of the Samurai 3' (PS3) Also Coming to X360

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2009 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall. Way of the Samurai 3 will feature over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans. Spike has revealed that it is also bringing WotS 3 to Xbox 360 with added customization possibilities.