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'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2008' - Countdown, 10-1

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld and downloadable titles, top console/PC offerings, and the countdown of games 11-20. Today we're finishing up the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2008. Read more for the final results!

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Roy Orbison Six Pack

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 2:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Skate 2' (PS3/X360) Demo Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set five years after the original, San Vanelona's been rebuild after it was hit by a natural disaster. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene. A Skate 2 demo is scheduled to appear on Xbox Live next week, Jan. 8, 2009.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2008' - Countdown, 20-11

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 12:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld and downloadable titles, and top console/PC offerings. Today we're starting the countdown of the top 20 titles – tune in tomorrow to see what WP considers to be the best game of 2008. Read more for the results!

'Fable II' (X360) Knothole Island DLC - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 3:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original, Fable 2 offers even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Fable II DLC adds Knothole Island, where new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters await.

'Merv Griffin's Crosswords' This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Game

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Merv Griffin's Crosswords combines over a thousand unique and challenging crossword puzzles with fast-paced game show action in an incredibly addictive and entertaining game for the whole family.

Worlds.com Sues NCSoft for Virtual Worlds Patent Infringment

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 2:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

General Patent Corporation announced that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit against NCSoft in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division on behalf of its client, Worlds.com.

'Arcanum' - Unofficial v081229 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 2:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sierra's Arcanum, developed by now defunct Troika Games, is an isometric RPG that creates a compelling new world where magic and technology coexist in an uneasy balance. This v081229 patch fixes some of critical bugs, adds some lost content, fixes stats on lots of NPCs, and plenty more.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2008' - Consoles and PC

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions and the top handheld and downloadable titles, and now, we're rolling out the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2008. Read more for the results!

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2008' - Handhelds and Downloadables

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Yesterday we revealed the honorable mentions, and today we're announcing the top handheld and downloadable titles. Check us out later for the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2008. Read more for the results!

'Demigod' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 4:22 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.

'Legacy of Ys: Books I & II' (NDS) Pre-Order Incentive - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements. Fans who pre-order the game will get a free 40 min Legacy of Ys: Books I & II soundtrack.

'StarCraft II' Chapters Considered Addons After All ?

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. While Blizzard stated that the 2nd and 3rd episodes in the SC II trilogy are standalone titles, in a recent interview lead designer Dustin Browder referred to them as "the core game" and "the two expansion sets." Has Blizzard's strategy changed, a slip of the tongue, or an honest mistake?

Down Economy Hits Microsoft, 15,000 LayOffs Pending

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The games industry has weathered the bad economy for quite a bit now, and while games are still selling well the past few months have shown that developers and publishers a like are bracing for the inevitable impact. A few weeks back Sony announced big layoffs, as did EA, various developers have merged or shut down, and now Microsoft announced that it will be laying off 17% of its workforce, a total of 15,000 employees will get the pink slip in the new year.

'Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Online' Enters Open Beta - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 3:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in a fictional post-apocalyptic Tokyo, survivors attempt to restore the city by defeating demons and solving puzzles. Each player acts as a “Devil Buster.” Success relies on forming an alliance with demons or slaying them.

Xbox Avatars Get Free Clothing Update, Including Lara Croft Outfits

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With the New Xbox Experience, Xbox 360 fans have been able to customize their avatars with various features and attributes. Microsoft promised it would be releasing new items every 2 weeks. Making good on its promise, you can now pimp out your avatar with two new outfits from Tomb Raider's Lara Croft, as well as new rings, caps, gloves, pants, and other gizmos.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2008' - Honorable Mentions

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2008 @ 5:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After a few weeks of deliberation and voting, our top games of 2008 are finally being unveiled! We're starting with titles that garnered honorable mentions; these nominees received a significant amount of votes but fell just short of making the cut. Come back tomorrow for the top handheld and downloadable titles, which will then be followed by the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2008.

'Killzone 2' (PS3) Pre-Order Gets Exclusive Demo

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2008 @ 4:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. Pre-order Killzone 2 over at GameStop and get a demo code which will become available Feb. 3, 2009.

'Dragonica' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2008 @ 4:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.

Good Old Games Signs 'Broken Sword' Franchise

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2008 @ 4:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Good Old Games announced an agreement with Revolution Software that will bring its adventure titles Broken Sword 2: The Smoking Mirror and Broken Sword 3: The Sleeping Dragon to GOG.com, DRM-free of course...