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Friday, August 22, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 12:00 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:

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (PS3/X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 9:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.

Various Game Trailers #1416

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 8:29 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Midnight Club: Los Angeles [PS3/X360] - Trailer #3
  • World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - Cinematic Intro
  • Baja: Edge of Control [PS3/X360] - Sound Dev. Diary Trailer
  • Risen [PC] - Teaser Trailer


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

'Space Invaders Get Even' (Wii) Gets Euro Date - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 7:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Invaders Get Even is an upcoming video game by Taito originally intended as a retail release, but will now be released as a downloadable WiiWare game. Space Invaders Get Even puts a twist on the formula by letting the player control the space invaders themselves.

'Samba De Amigo' (Wii) Gets Songlist, DLC Details and Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 7:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in the arcades is shaking its way onto the Wii! Keeping the beat with over 40 songs on a Samba-inspired sound track, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas and compete with friends to see who has the best moves. Samba De Amigo will be the first Wii title to get downloadable content when it releases mid Sept.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 6:59 p.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.

PlayStation Store Gets Quest for Booty, Tracks, Demos and DLCs

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty ($14.99), stay on top with the latest sports scores with EA SPORTS Live Score Tracker ($0.99), Kratos character for Hot Shots Golf Out Of Bounds ($1.99), HAZE Domination Pack (4 new maps, 1 new mode, free), GH III Dragonforce Track Pack ($6.25), Rock Band New Wave pack, demos for The Last Guy, Star Wars The Force Unleashed, and NFL Head Coach 09. To top it all off, there's a bunch of game & movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.

'Dark Horizon' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive Dark Horizon is a stark and atmospheric space combat simulation that aims to hurl its audience through an action-packed adventure, piloting its own ship through the perils that only space could have to offer.

'Guitar Hero: World Tour' (ALL) to Add Additional Instrument

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Not only will the new GH title have a Wii-exclusive Mii Freestyle mode and a host of European-specific tracks, but Activision also revealed that it plans on adding one extra instrument to the lineup. While no specifics were given, Neversoft director Brain Bright said it will be used for the music creation mode, which fueled speculation that it may be a keyboard.

'Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer' Announced - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer is a point & click adventure where the player takes on the role of an FBI agent, whose task is to solve a series of macabre murders of wealthy, well-to-do citizens. In this second installment you reprise the role of Nicole Bonnet, who is tasked with finding a serial killer who's calling card is leaving 17th century dolls at the crime scene.

Used Games Boost GameStop Sales, Expects $50 PS3/X360 Price Cut Soon

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GameStop's Q2 2008 financial result reveals that the retailer made a killing, with total sales increase 35%, store sales up 20%, making its net earnings increase 162%. The positive result is mainly driven by its used game sales, attributed to the weak economy, as it buys low and sells high. During its conf. call Gamestop execs expect a $50 price drop for X360 and PS3 before year's end. While Microsoft is expected to lower its console price, SCEA has stated several times that it will not cut its price.

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) Pick and Roll Control - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

Graffiti Entertainment Signs 'C.O.R.E.' (NDS)

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

C.O.R.E. is a classic FPS game set in an underground laboratory complex in the year 2050, featuring an advanced graphics solution, multiplayer support, and makes maximum use of the NDS' dual screen and touch-screen control system.

'Fracture' (PS3/X360) Multiplayer Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reshape the battlefield - and the fate - of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before.

Sony Bringing SOE PS3/PC MMOs to Europe

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEE will publish and distribute three MMOs developed by SOE for PS3 as well as the PC edition throughout the PAL territories, starting with Free Realms, DC Universe and The Agency.

'Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice' (PS3) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disgaea 3 is a rich and deep Strategic RPG that's not afraid to display a very bizarre sense of humor, a combination that will leave you laughing one minute and fighting cunning enemies the next. Where special attacks can deliver up to 100 million points worth of damage and the power of the PS3 is used to deliver 2D sprites, albeit lots of them!

Logitech Announces First Force Feedback Steering wheel for the Wii

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Logitech is giving you a more realistic driving experience with its Speed Force Wireless racing wheel, the first force feedback wheel for the Wii, compatible with Need for Speed Undercover, paving the way for more force feedback racing titles on the Wii.

'Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm' (PS3) - 14 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world of Naruto, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan! Your dream to live and breathe the show will come true!

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Rush's Moving Pictures Album

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV and Harmonix announced that next week's addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush's 1981 album Moving Pictures, which to date has sold 4 million copies.

'Age of Conan' DirectX10 Features - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.