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'My DoItAll' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The first-ever lifestyle game for both boys and girls, My DoItAll is an all-in-one title that gives players the ability to have fun and interact with friends through customization capabilities, mini-games and voice over and sound effect applications.

Activision Settles 'Baja' Boxcover Lawsuit With THQ

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Last month THQ filed a lawsuit with the US District Court of Central California against Activision, claiming the SCORE International Baja 1000 box cover was too similar to its own BAJA title released the month before, and now the two companies have settled the case out of court with Activision admitting something was afoot as it has changed the official retail box to something not so identical.

'Tetris Party' (Wii) Organizes Tournament Series

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tetris Party will feature 18 game modes with 10 never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including modes that utilize the point-and-shoot capabilities of the Wii Remote, as well as the recently released Wii Balance Board. Tetris Party Tournament will test the skills of players in a variety of Tetris modes, including Marathon, Field Climber and Stage Racer.

'Ninja Blade' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | 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.

National Geographic to Publish 'Afrika' (PS3) in North America

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 6:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Afrika is a next-gen game for the PS3 featuring faithful replications of much of Africa's flora and fauna. Currently only released in Japan, yesterday's National Geographic Games division announcement revealed that it will publish Sony's nature themed photography game, albeit renamed as National Geographic: Africa, somewhere this month.

Various Game Trailers #1482

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 5:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Coraline [NDS/PS2/Wii] - Trailers (5)
  • Elven Legacy [PC] - Trailer
  • The Last Remnant [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailers (2)
  • Mirror's Edge [PC] - Trailer

  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Mushroom Men (NDS/Wii) Weapons #3 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 5:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.

'Sins of a Solar Empire' Rolls Out v1.1 Patch, Dates Entrenchment Expansion

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 3:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga. The v1.1 patch updates the gfx engine, improves multiplayer and AI, etc. Delayed earlier this month, it is now scheduled for January 1, 2009.

Atlus Brings 'TrackMania DS' (NDS) to North America - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Not a hardcore driving simulation, TrackMania DS is based on the fun and the spectacular aspects of racing. You drive at mind-blowing speeds in hi-octane racers on tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements.

'Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway' (ALL) Soundtrack Details

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II. The Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway Original Soundtrack features the original music score composed by Ed Lima and Duncan Watt.

'Half-Life' Turns 10, Available on Steam for 98¢

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve is now offering Half-Life for just 98¢ in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the company's debut title. Launched 10 years ago today, Half-Life was greeted with overwhelming review scores (Metacritic of 96%), earned over 50 Game of the Year Awards, and birthed a franchise with over 20 million units sold to date. The special 10 year anniversary price is available via Steam until 12:01 pm PST on Nov. 21.

TikGames and Creat Studios Partner to Develop Three PSN Titles - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

TikGames and Creat Studios announced a partnership between the two companies to deliver next-gen console games for download on the PS3's PlayStation Network, Magic Ball, Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom and Cuboid.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Where's My Thumb Contest Winner Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 12:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.

'Let's Tap' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Let's Tap is a collection of mini-games by former Sega producer and Sonic Team leader Yuji Naka which will require some sort of tapping device connected to the Wii.

'Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas' Goes Halfsies on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 12:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas is not just another expansion pack to PSU, but rather an all new installment with new weapons, locations and monsters. X360 gamers can download this expansion pack half price, for only 800 MS points.

The Season of Street Fighter Gets You All Kinds Of Downloadable Goodies

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Celebrating the imminent release of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, the “Season of Street Fighter” will feature an assortment of Street Fighter-themed downloadable content packs, music inspired by Street Fighter, and newly revamped digital destination points for both the Xbox Live online games and entertainment network and PlayStation Network.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PC) Video Editor Details - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the PC with GTA IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition comes with a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.

Energy-Inefficient Video Game Consoles Cost $1 Billion Per Year

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

More than 40% of all homes in the USA contain at least one video game console, adding up to serious demand for electricity. A study by NRDC and Ecos Consulting on the energy use of game consoles reveals that they consume an estimated 16 billion kilowatt-hours per year, enough to power the city of San Diego for an entire year, while more user-friendly power management features could cut the nation's electricity bill by more than $1 billion per year.

'Zeno Clash' New Game Details - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 10:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

ACE Team's Zeno Clash, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world with the beautiful environments, where you will encounter incredible challenges.

New Xbox Avatar Items Scheduled 'Every Two Weeks'

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With the New Xbox Experiences rolled out earlier today, Xbox 360 Fanboy spotted an ad that reveals Microsoft will be releasing new items for your avatars every 2 weeks. "Come back every two weeks to check out new items. We'll be doubling our fashion selection over the next few months." Newly arrived items will be labeled with a yellow star in the Avatar Creator Tool, although whether or not the content will be free isn't clear at this point. Microsoft also plans to roll out a full-fledged Xbox Live Avatar store in spring 2009.