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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.

Midway Games Announces Layoffs, Studio Closure and Cancellations

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway Games announced that it is taking significant steps to reduce its cost structure, including a 25% reduction in workforce, the closure of its Austin, TX, studio (Area 51), and the suspension of development on several non-core games.

'King Arthur' - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

King Arthur is a turn-based empire-building strategy game set in a medieval, mystical Britain where you will play the role of legendary Arthur, the Once and Future King. You build Camelot, enlist the Knights of the Round Table, unite the country and ultimately challenge the powers threatening the essence of all their previous endeavors.

'Iron Grip: Warlord' to Get Free Expansion

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Iron Grip: Warlord blends RTS and FPS gameplay, where you must employ urban guerrilla tactics to protect your city at all costs by building defense structures, setting traps, and taking the enemy on yourself. Iron Grip: Warlord Winter Offensive will include three new units, one new level, a new soundtrack, and a myriad of technical changes and bug fixes.

'Monster Jam: Urban Assault' (ALL) National Tournament Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Taking Monster Jam monster trucks onto the streets and other urban settings and being rewarded for the scale of the damage and destruction is one of the new key features of Monster Jam: Urban Assault. Feel the crunch of twisting metal underneath as you drive legendary and world famous monster truck favorites, demolishing every vehicle you see.

'Elven Legacy' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.

'Star Wars Galaxies Online Trading Card Game' Expands

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The SWG Trading Card Game provides players an entirely new gameplay experience by combining the challenge of a trading card game with the adventures and community of an MMO. Squadrons Over Corellia adds digital starship cards, allowing players to dominate their opponents from space...

Autodesk Joins Epic's Integrated Partners Program

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Autodesk has become a member of Epic Games’ Integrated Partners Program, allowing it to integrate its Autodesk HumanIK animation middleware with Epic’s Unreal Engine 3. Kynapse artificial intelligence middleware was also previously integrated with UE3.

'CID The Dummy' (PSP/PS2/Wii/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CID The Dummy is an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with which to battle enemies from unarmed combat to weapons like the Bazooka that can freeze, hit and burn.

'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3' (ALL) to Get Uprising Expansion

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay. While there is no official announcement yet, it should be no surprise that the Red Alert 3 team is already working on the first expansion, Uprising.

'Halo Wars' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind.

'Afro Samurai' (PS3/X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai is the cutting edge game that delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's dripping in style.

'Freaky Creatures' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Abandon Interactive's Freaky Creatures is an interactive gaming platform incorporating collectible toys, customizable characters, an expansive online interactive community and challenging virtual battles with other players’ creatures.

Bomberman Live Becomes 'Deal of the Week'

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

During the holidays Microsoft kicked off two global 30-day specials to bring great deals on select Xbox Live content (every monday a deal on either a movie rental, a map pack or even an XBLA game) and even free multiplayer for a list of great XBLA titles. This week Bomberman Live lowers its price from the usual 800 to 600 points.

'the Hunter' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

the Hunter is a free to play online hunting game that artfully combines the most realistic hunting action, with the community and functionality of a social networking site.

'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) DLC to Add Costumes & Superstars

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. S vs. Raw 2009 fans will soon have the opportunity to download updated costumes and even new Superstars for the game.