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X-COM Series Now Available on Steam

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Five games from the legendary X-COM series are now available via Steam. The games (UFO Defense, Apocalypse, Interceptor, Enforcer) are being offered for an amazing $4.99 per title, or just $14.99 for the set of five -- with an additional 10% savings offered during the first week of availability.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) Gets Multiplayer Betas, Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | 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. Activison confirmed multiplayer beta in October, leading up to a Nov. 11 release date.

'Battlefield Heroes' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield Heroes is an all-new Play 4 Free cartoon-style shooter that will bring classic Battlefield gameplay to an all new mass audience, featuring a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play.

'Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals, based on Enki Bilal's Nikopol Trilogy graphic novel series, is a visually striking, richly detailed point and click adventure game developed by Benoît Sokal’s White Birds Productions.

'Ninja Blade' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Title Update Allowing You to Export Tracks to Sequel

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmonix and MTV Games announced the release of a title update for Rock Band on the Xbox 360 that will make it possible for owners of the original Rock Band to export 55 tracks from the original Rock Band disc for play in the soon-to-be released Rock Band 2.

'CSI: NY' (PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft and CBS announced the all-new video game CSI: NY. Featuring five new original cases craft by the writers of the TV show, CSI: NY will allow you to, for the first time in the CSI series, play as actual characters from the hit TV show.

'My Little Baby' (NDS) Gets Delayed Until 2009

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

My Little Baby, a complete "life simulation" title for the NDS, is a family-friendly game that gives players the opportunity to raise a virtual baby - all without the real-world messes, sleepless nights, or "terrible two's."

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) Rewind Mode - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

'Archie's Riverdale Run' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Archie's Riverdale Run is a racing action-adventure game that brings the world of Archie Comics to life in full 3D. Archie fans get to assume the role of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, or Reggie, exploring the town of Riverdale, and solving fun and challenging missions.

'Runes of Magic' Dungeons and Instances - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk' (Wii) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is the ultimate futuristic aerial combat game featuring some of the most frenzied air battles ever witnessed with an intensity rarely reached in a videogame.

Thursday, September 4, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | 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:

'Math Blaster in the Prime Adventure' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Knowledge Adventure has entered into a partnership with Majesco to launch the Math Blaster DS product. This marks Knowledge Adventure’s first entry into the Nintendo DS and extends the proven Math Blaster brand into an age-appropriate handheld platform. Math Blaster in the Prime Adventure

'Ford Racing Off Road' (PSP/PS2/Wii/PC) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ford Racing Off Road takes the franchise away from the tracks and urban streets of its predecessors to rugged and tough terrain for the very first time, introducing the prestigious Land Rover brand, which, like Ford, has a long heritage of producing pioneering off road vehicles.

'Europa Universalis III: Complete' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive announced Europa Universalis III: Complete, which includes the original Europa Universalis III game as well as the previously download only expansions Napoleon's Ambition and In Nomine.

'Football Manager 2009' (PSP/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sports Interactive's long running sports simulation franchise is getting a new installment with Football Manager 2009, known in North America as Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009, which is finally making the move to 3D with a new match engine.

'Cradle of Rome' (NDS) Coming to North America

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Distinctly marrying the Match-3 puzzle mechanic with an enticing resource management system, Cradle of Rome, based on AWEM's 2007 casual PC game, offers players a satisfyingly addictive gameplay experience.

'City Life' (NDS) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed buildings out of over 150 available structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control.

'Days of Wrath' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On the concrete streets of America's biggest cities, the law of the jungle still applies. Days of Wrath the game tells the story of gangs in North America, the media who exploits them, and the consequences of both.