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'Duke Nukem 3D' Achievements Indicate It May be Coming Soon

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year, 3D Realms' George Broussard revealed he was interested in bringing Duke Nukem 3D to XBLA with enhanced gfx and four-player online co-op, but it was up to Microsoft to make it happen. It hadn't been heard of since, but a just-released achievement list indicates that it may have passed certification and could arrive rather soon ...

'Armored Core for Answer' (PS3/X360) Customization - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft will publish From Software's 13th installment in its mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core for Answer.

'Rail Simulator' - Update #2 Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rail Simulator will offer the opportunity for players to take charge of steam, diesel and electric trains on real routes in the UK and Germany. Challenging and fun gameplay will even enable players to design their own ideal journey routes. This 2nd patch adds various new features, enhancements, plenty of fixes,

'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Colour of Murder' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Colour of Murder, Carol Reed has plans for her fourth Midsummer’s Eve in Sweden, but little does she realize that during the next few days she will encounter an adventure involving more challenging and intricate puzzles than she has overcome in any of her previous cases.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (PS3/X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'Galaga Legions' (X360) This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Title

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galaga Legions is not just another boring remake! The same team that brought you Pac Man Championship Edition has created a revitalized game that features table-turning game dynamics, super slick visuals, and mind-blowing vast waves of enemies. Galaga Legions is the ultimate version of the arcade shooter classic!

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | 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.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky' Goes Gold, But Faces Small Delay

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies. Originally set for Aug. 29, it has been pushed back a week until Sept. 5, 2008.

'Atlantica Online' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlantica Online is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world, a thinking person's game, giving you the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system.

'Alan Wake' (X360/PC) Development Bumpy, But Moving Forward

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée and comes face to face with his darkest nightmares. After a long silence, Remedy comments that while the development did not go as smoothly as liked, the team is working hard on it, and making progress.

'Runes of Magic' Ystra-Highland Region Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Company of Heroes' Getting Another Expansion?

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic, and completely destructible, battlefield ever seen in a game. If we are to believe this Amazon product listing, CoH is getting a Tales of Valor expansion, scheduled for March 2009.

'Powerbike" (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco's Powerbike, developed by Tornado Studios, is an intense motorcycle racer that features death-defying stunts, intense police chases and competitive multiplayer modes.

'Dragon Age: Origins' Eventually Coming to Consoles

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. Bioware director Dan Tudge confirmed that Dragon Age: Origins will come to consoles, hinting at a late 2009 release date.

'NBA 09: The Inside' (PS3) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA 09: The Inside brings fans a basketball game full of deep customization, and true-to-life gameplay delivering smooth, ultra-realistic hoops action, including a number of new features along with enhanced gameplay functionality.

'All Points Bulletin' (X360/PC) Adds PhysX Support

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

All Points Bulletin is an MMO freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, bringing players into a living, breathing city where cash is king and territory equals respect. Realtime Worlds will take advantage of NVIDIA's PhysX technology to enhance the game’s free-form combat and real-time driving environments.

'Chrono Trigger' (NDS) Pins Down North American Release Date

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils.

505 Games Signs 'Armed Assault 2' But Gets Delayed - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ArmA 2 is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

Electronic Arts Issues Update on Offer for Take-Two

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has decided to let its tender offer expire later today after CEO John Riccitiello had a discussion with Take Two's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Strauss Zelnick pending a management presentation to EA containing non-public information such as information relating to its three year product release schedule, so that it can better understand the value of the company.