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'Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands' Signed by Acclaim

by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Magi-Nation online role-playing adventure is based on the popular children’s animated television series of the same name, which follows the adventures of 15-year-old Tony Jones, an average teen from Earth who finds himself mysteriously transported to the magical world of Magi-Nation.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 5:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

PlayStation Store Gets Games, DLCs, MLB The Show 09 Demo and Music Tracks

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 5:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with 3 on 3 NHL Arcade ($9.99), Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Bundle ($29.99), DLCs for Burnout Paradise Party ($9.99), High Velocity Bowling ($0.99), Hot Shots Golf New Course ($4.99), LittleBigPlanet Valentine’s Day Mini-Pack ($2.99), NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 8 (free), a demo for MLB 09 The Show, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes. A North American demo for Killzone 2 is only available for pre-orders, but if you make a European profile, you can download it from there.

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 5:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 promising to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

Various Game Trailers #1530

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 5:01 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:

  • Ghostbusters: The Videogame [ALL] - Rule #2 Trailer
  • Still Life 2 [PC] - Intro Movie
  • Halo Wars [X360] - Call to Battle Trailer
  • Wanted: Weapons of Fate [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
  • Aion: The Tower of Eternity [PC] - Verteron Flythrough Trailer
  • Deadly Creatures [Wii] - Scorpion MoCap Trailer


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

'Shelter' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shelter is an isometric, post-apocalyptic, single-player computer RPG, influenced by a number of the gameplay philosophies used by Fallout; however, it neither shares Fallout's universe, nor is set to exactly replicate Fallout's gameplay mechanics.

'Patapon 2' (PSP) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.

'Saw' (ALL) Picked Up by Konami

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 3:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The last we heard from SAW was shortly after Brash Entertainment's demise, as it was being shopped around to other publishers. Using the Unreal Engine 3, Saw is being developed with the creators of the SAW movies, Leigh Whannell & James Wan, and according to Variety, it's now being picked up by Konami. Familiar with the genre through its Silent Hill franchise, Konami is said to have picked up the project after the right reverted to Lionsgate. Still being developed by Zombie Studios, the source claims the game is now also coming to PC.

'101-in-1 Explosive Megamix' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

101-in-1 Explosive Megamix is a collection of 101 addictive mini-game types including: puzzles, sports, racing, cooking, shooting, balancing, juggling, and much more. There is practically no end to the fast-paced arcade action!

'Dawn of War II' to Use SteamWorks DRM and Online Activation

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.

'DC Universe Online' (PS3/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

Ubisoft's Red Storm Studio Moving into Huge New Facility

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 1:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft seems to be weathering the down economy pretty well, with solid financial results, no layoffs, but studio acquisitions instead. Its Red Storm studio, known for the Rainbow Six franchise, is also on the move, literally, as on May 1, 2009 it will be moving into a new 35,000 square feet office in Cary, North Carolina for the next 10 years.

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 12:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft will launch an all-new, original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game – the first not tied to a TMNT movie, TV show or comic book – which will be a four-player action fighting title developed by Game Arts, known for Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii.

'Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box' (ALL) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, a seamless racing battleground, with massive traffic-heavy roads to abuse. The PC edition will be customized with expanded online features, and community-driven content. This demo is the full game, which lets you play part in demo mode, and unlocks when you purchase a CD Key through the in-game store...

'Onslaught' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Onslaught, players are sent on a mission to find the reason contact with a distant research colony was lost. Upon arrival, they find themselves attacked by an overwhelming horde of giant bugs. Players use the Nunchuk and Wiimote to aim, shoot, reload and toss grenades at the creatures in order to survive.

'LittleBigPlanet' Creator to Keynote at 2009 DICE Summit

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences announced that Alex Evans, co-creator of LittleBigPlanet, will speak at the 2009 DICE Summit.

'Street Fighter IV' (ALL) to Get New Mode and Costumes as DLCs - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) DLC to Add New Mode and Two Campaigns, SDK Coming

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 10:36 a.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. Valve revealed that the Survival Pack DLC will add a new multiplayer game mode entitled, Survival, plus two complete campaigns for Versus Mode .

'Scene It? Box Office Smash' (X360) Award Winners Add-on Pack - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 10:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Scene It? Box Office Smash! is a great way to entertain guests at your next social gathering letting up to four players or teams match their wits in a trivia game to see whose movie knowledge (over 250 titles) reigns supreme, complete with more HD content, all new questions and engaging puzzle types.

Thursday, February 5, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 10:11 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: