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'Crazy School Games' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crazy School Games unites ten popular classroom games in one minigame collection, featuring logical puzzles like Sudoku, Battleship, Dots-and-Boxes, or Code Breaker as well as dice games.

'Family Pirate Party' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Aksys Games' Family Pirate Party, developed by Guilty Gear creator Arc system Works, players of all ages will finally be able to battle their family members in an all or nothing family board game!

'East India Company' Introduces the Flute - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 8:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.

Arberth Studios Cancels 'Rhiannon' Publishing Agreement With Lighthouse

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 8:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches is an authentic first-person, point & click adventure with a Celtic atmosphere. This spine-tingling story of the haunting of a lonely, teenage girl blends magic with technology, fact with myth, and horror with compassion.

'Codename Panzers: Cold War' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 7:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Developed by InnoGlow, former Stormregion, Codename: Panzers series leaves the World War II stage to take the story into Cold War East-West conflicts fought on fictitious battlefields, with a special emphasis on deep story lines and rich battle effects.

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) Finally Gets European PS2/PS3/Wii Dates

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 7:21 a.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.

'UFC 2009 Undisputed' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ's UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.

Second Annual Xbox Live Arcade Awards Want Your Vote

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 6:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft will announce awards for the top XBLA games of 2008 later this year, with nine categories decided by the community. Starting Tues., March 3 at 10:00 AM through Tuesday , March 10 at 11:59 p.m. GMT you are invited to cast your vote for the second annual Xbox Live Arcade Awards.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) to Get More European Track Packs

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | 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).

'Virtual On' (DC) Coming to Xbox Live Arcade - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtual On Oratorio Tangram is SEGA's classic twin-stick arcade mech fighter originally released on the Dreamcatch and now making its way to Xbox Live Arcade.

Friday, February 26, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | 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:

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

Japanese Court Deems R4 Revolution Copier Distribution Illegal

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In July 2008 Capcom, along with Nintendo and other 53 NDS publishers/developers, filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court against multiple parties who had been distributing the R4 Revolution game copier.Today the Tokyo District Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs impacted by the sale of these devices, confirming the game copying devices are a violation under Japan laws.

'Elite Forces: Unit 77' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game of action and strategy in which the player must wisely use the abilities of all four members of Unit 77 as you battle your way through inhospitable jungles, scorching deserts, endure harsh and deadly arctic conditions as you fight to rescue the hostages and defeat the terrorists.

GamersGate Adds EA Titles to its Digital Distribution Portfolio

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GamersGate announced that it has entered into a digital distribution agreement with EA, offering its users titles such as C&C: Red Alert 3, Spore, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, and The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (only $32 this weekend).

'Blood Bowl' (ALL) Wood Elves and Chaos Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.

'MySims Party' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MySims Party turns any gathering into an instant party with 50 mini games (40 in the NDS version) to choose from, each hosted by a different MySim.

Video Games Live Adds 45 New Shows For 2009

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After having just performed the opening of the Taiwan International Music Festival last weekend in Taipei to an endless sea of tens of thousands, and having sold out every show so far this year, Video Games Live is proud to announce 45 new shows for 2009.

'Trivial Pursuit' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Trivial Pursuit brings the party to the living room TV allowing players to customize the experience with several ways to play. Players can connect with friends in classic Trivial Pursuit mode, hone their knowledge with the single player mode, and gather their buddies and bet on their brains with the high stakes mode where every answer counts.

'GTA IV: The Lost and Damned' (X360) Sets New Xbox Live Record

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles. Rockstar Games eclipsed first-day revenue for all previous downloadable content on Xbox Live.