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'World of Warcraft' to Get Wrath of the Lich King Content Patch

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard rep Eyonix revealed that a new content patch will be issued in the coming weeks that will, much like the patch made available shortly before previous addon. The new patch will bridge WoW content with that of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion and contains some exciting changes, such as new class spells and talents, new arenas, new areas, guild calendar, Stormwind Harbor, Barbershops, and various other tweaks, revamps, & additions. The new Inscription profession will allow players to get to skill level 375, with Lich King players to go beyond that.

'LEGO Batman' (ALL) Reveals Alfred - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building/operating vehicles in co-op gameplay.

'Metal Gear Solid 4' (PS3) Producer Resigns, Reveals Fifth Installment

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Metal Gear Solid 4 producer Ryan Payton announced that he is leaving Kojima Productions and revealed that "It'll be hard not being involved in MGS5, but I've got the utmost confidence that Hideo Kojima, Ken Imaizumi, and our amazing team will put together another blockbuster game." MGS Hideo Kojima expressed his frustration about people continually asking about MGS 4 coming to Xbox 360, saying that since it is optimized for PS3, it probably won't be possible.

'So Blonde' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

So Blonde for Wii and NDS is a completely new adventure game, based on the heroine of the already-released PC version. This time, the game’s story, again written by adventure gaming legend Steve Ince, makes Sunny explore the dark side of the Forgotten Island, where she stranded.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Judy on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | 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:

'Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest' Capture the Statue - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.

Slitherine Signs 'Horrible Histories' (NDS/Wii/PC) License

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Slitherine has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with The Copyrights Group to develop Horrible Histories games.

'Bomberman Blast' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hudson announced Bomberman Blast, an all-new Bomberman retaining the franchises classic features fans have come to love such as online multiplayer battles and numerous arenas. Bomberman Blast also incorporates new gameplay elements, including the use of Mii support and 8-person online multiplayer.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) Demos Coming Early September

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform. Console fans waiting to try out FIFA 09 will get their chance on Sept. 11 while there will be a PC demo a day later.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

'Jagged Alliance DS' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jagged Alliance is an explosive fusion of a role playing game mixed with turn-based tactical combat, allowing gamers to become fully immersed in their characters. A new generation of gamers will be invited to liberate the Island of Metavira in the nonlinear game play that made the 1994 original so popular amongst gamers.

'Ironclads: American Civil War' - Updated Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Totem Games' Ironclads: American Civil War is a naval simulator mixing historical wargame elements with turned based tactics.

'Alien Crush Returns' Revived on WiiWare - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alien Crush Returns is a sci-fi pinball game based on the classic TurboGrafx-16 Alien Crush series from Hudson Entertainment. In extraordinary pinball fashion, the game offers gameplay spanning two screens, providing players a lot of real estate to rack up points, multipliers, and bonuses.

'Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A fast-paced combat game with an imaginative look and feel, Ragdoll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic focuses on fun with exaggerated ragdoll physics action and charming visual effects.

Aeria Games Opens Up Shop in Germany

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

North American based Aeria Games, known for free 2 play online games such as Project Torque, Stone Age 2 and others, announced that it is opening its European headquarters in Berlin, Germany.

'Euro Truck Simulator' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Euro Truck Simulator is a truck simulation game where you can drive across a realistic depiction of continental Europe, visiting its beautiful cities, from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague, picking up a variety of cargo, and delivering them on time!

'Fable 2' (X360) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose.

'Shattered Horizon' Using NVIDIA PhysX

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer FPS where teams of players experience realistic zero gravity combat and fight to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic Moon mining accident which throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space.

Deep Silver's Games Convention 2008 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Judy on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Deep Silver's Games Convention 2008 lineup:

'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' (Wii) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2008 @ 8:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.