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'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the latest entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series. Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc.

'Crazy Machines II' - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Create your own daring experiments with Crazy Machines II! How will a toaster handle two whoopie cushions? How to watch TV with a steam engine? Build up insane chain reactions and pray that everything works or explodes with a big bang.

'The Sims 3' System Requirements Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility!

Spore EULA Indication That EA Titles Are Coming to Steam?

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Even though last year Valve and EA partnered up to distribute The Orange Box, which was available at retail and as digital download, both companies have their own download services. Earlier this year, Crytek signed its own agreement with Valve to offer Crysis Warhead, an EA title, through its Steam delivery service, which is superior to EA's download platform. A recently spotted End User License Agreement for Spore might be the first indication that financially hurting EA might be considering offering its titles on Steam, starting with Maxis' life simulation game.

'Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce' (PSP) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.

Xbox Avatars Get Formal Wear Items for the Holidays

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:00 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 formal wear to get your Avatar spiffed up for Christmas (tuxedo, gowns, hats, shirts, high heels etc...).

Good Old Games Signs Oddworld Inhabitants for Digital Distribution

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 1:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Good Old Games announced an agreement with Oddworld Inhabitants that will bring Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus to GOG.com, DRM-free of course...

'GTA: Chinatown Wars' (NDS) GameStop Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. Pre-order at Gamestop and get $10 Liberty City cash at the start, and immediate access to the entire arsenal in Liberty City.

Various Game Trailers #1500

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:09 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:

  • BattleForge [PC] - Nature Trailer
  • Evasive Space [Wii] - Trailer #2
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Comic Trailer
  • Skate 2 [PS3/X360] - Intro Trailer

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

'Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Wheelman will take you on a thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

'RACE Pro' (X360) Laguna Seca Track Details - Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.

'SingStar' (PS3) Gets Backwards Compatibility Patch

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Packed with new features, for the first time ever SingStar lets you personalize your play lists by downloading the songs of your choice – so you can sing along to what you want, when you want it. Dust off those PS2 discs, as the PS3 version has just received a free update allowing PS2 owners to upgrade to PS3 and take their whole collection of discs with them.

'League of Legends: Clash of Fates' Neutral Minions - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.

'Guitar Hero: Metallica' (ALL) Coming First Half 2009, With 28 Metallica Songs

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While Guitar Hero: Metallica isn't officially announced yet, we know that it will feature an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play a Metallica member in either single instrument or band career game modes, and additional tracks from bands such as Slayer, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Kyuss, Machine Head, as well as 28 Metallica tracks, of course.

'Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection' (PS3/X360) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 12:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 11:55 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:

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) Demo Unlocks Time Trial Mode

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. Previously only accessible to pre-order customers, all demo user can now unlock the time trial mode.

NDOORS Interactive Brings 'WonderKing' MMO to North America - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NDOORS has acquired the North American rights to SBSi's 2D side-scrolling casual MMO WonderKing. Challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat and strive to become the “Wonderking” that will bring light to the shadows of darkness.

Club Nintendo Launches in North America

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo has opened its Club Nintendo in North America, allowing fans to register products, complete surveys, and receive Nintendo Coins, which in turn can then be redeemed for limited-edition Nintendo rewards available only to Club Nintendo members.