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'Fracture' (PS3/X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 1:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reshape the battlefield - and the fate - of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before.

'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' (ALL) Scorpion's Fatality - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe.

Classic Wii Controller Gets Wings

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nyko Technologies revealed its new wireless controller design, the Wing for the Wii. Using Nyko’s wireless dongle system that conveniently plugs into the bottom of the Wii Remote, the Wing eliminates the cord for games that require the Classic Controller.

'Prey the Stars' (NDS) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prey the Stars serves up an incredible world where nearly anything from food items to entire buildings can be devoured. Players must bite, lick, and suck their way to victory as one of the game's four insatiable and customizable creatures.

'Pure' (PS3/X360/PC) Demos Coming Thursday

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | 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. Disney will release a demo Sept. 4 featuring the Mount Garda track.

'Beyond Protocol' Pre-Order Incentives - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beyond Protocol is an MMORTS that puts you in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions and leadership will bring forth changes sought by all who step Beyond Protocol.

Nintendo DS Coming in Metallic Silver

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In some venues, silver is the color of second place. For the NDS, silver is No. 1. Starting Sept. 7, Metallic Silver joins the Nintendo DS color palette. The new Metallic Silver version makes a nice addition to any tech collection, whether you're a gadget hipster or fashionista. Watch for the Metallic Silver DS to be featured in the new upcoming Nintendo DS print ad featuring actress Liv Tyler.

'Shadow Harvest' (X360/PC) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shadow Harvest is a 3rd-person tactical action game set in the year 2025 on various current and future points of conflict around the globe. Featuring dual character control, realistic graphics and a refreshingly different storyline, Shadow Harvest is a completely new interpretation of the tactical-action genre.

'Facebreaker' (ALL) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.

'Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2' (PS2/PS3/X360) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the GUNDAM universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.

'Armed Assault 2' Also Coming to Console

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArmA 2 is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there. Without giving specific, Bohemia Interactive announced ArmA II is coming to next gen console(s).

'Atlantica Online ' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlantica Online is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world, a thinking person's game, giving you the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system.

'Shred Nebula,' 'Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball' and 'Gin Rummy' This Week On XBLA

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shred Nebula combines arcade space-shooter action with free-roaming exploration and multiplayer excitement, Gin Rummy! is based on the card classic, while Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball is a fast-paced action game where, Pirates, Ninjas, Robots, and Zombies battle across unique arenas with one goal in mind... knock each other senseless with a rubber ball! All three titles will be available Wed. Sept. 3, 2008.

'Rygar: The Battle of Argus' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

High Energy Productions' producer Keisuke Kikuchi announced Rygar: The Battle of Argus will be an all-new Wii exclusive title, not a PS2 port. Expected later this year in Japan, Rygar: The Battle of Argus will introduce a new hero and use the Wiimote to control Rygar's trademark weapon, the Diskarmor.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 9:22 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:

'Blue Dragon Plus' (NDS) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the X360 version of AQ Interactive's Blue Dragon is an RPG in which young adventurers battle evil with their blue shadow monsters, the NDS edition is a real time strategy title, similar to Revenant Wings, featuring the same five characters.

'Legend: Hand of God' - v1.03 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Legend: Hand of God is an action RPG set in a fantasy world where you guide your hero in his quest against evil, fighting your way through action filled battles. This v1.03 beta patch contains new PhysX drivers and requires v1.02 installed.

'Bionic Commando' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) Debuts Smashing Pumpkings Single, Billy Corgan

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). The Smashing Pumpkins' new single G.L.O.W. will debut on World Tour, together with classic tracks 1979 and The Everlasting Gaze. In addition, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Billy Corgan as an in-game character and will bring with him 1993's hit Today.

'Dragon Ball: Origins' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari has signed Dragon Ball: Origins, developed by Namco Bandai Games, which takes players back to the original Dragon Ball series and around the world for a thrilling action-adventure game with innovative touch pad controls.