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'Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive announced the next expansion for Kerberos Productions' 4X space strategy game Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows, adding never-before-seen weapons, ships and tactics, but also introducing a new race, The Morrigi.

'History Civil War: Secret Missions' (PS2/PS3/X360/PC) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision announced History Civil War: Secret Missions, a completely new episode in the History Civil War franchise, the game will allow players to assume the role of Union and Confederate soldiers fighting behind enemy lines in legendary battles.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2009' (ALL) New Modes and Gameplay Details

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.

'King's Bounty: The Legend' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

King's Bounty: The Legend, previously known as Battle Lord, is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world.

'Crysis Warhead' System Requirements Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 5:15 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.

'Space Invaders Get Even' (Wii) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Invaders Get Even is an upcoming video game by Taito for the Wii. Originally intended as a retail release, the game 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.

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09' (ALL) Demo on XBL & PSN

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play. Play the demo featuring three holes on the new course, Gary Player Country Club in South Africa.

'Guitar Hero III' (ALL) v1.31 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aspyr has released a new patch for its PC port of Guitar Hero III, updating any earlier version to v1.31, but does not affect gameplay in any way, only resolves an Emulator Detected error that appears on some machines after applying the previous patch.

'Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Love puzzle games, but also love an adventure? EA's Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure is an adventure-puzzle game that adds a new element of fun by combining the action of an adventure game with the challenge of a puzzle game all in one.

Atari's Q1 2009 Financial Results Are Positive

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After many quarters (years?) of doom and gloom, Atari must be overjoyed that its Q1 2009 financial result shows signs of improvement with net revenue clocking in at $40.3 million vs. Q1 2008's $10.4 million, with its net income jumping from last year's $11.9 million loss to a positive $3.5 million, no doubt driven by the Alone in the Dark release.

'Overlord II' (ALL) Announced, Expands onto NDS/Wii - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marking the return of the bad ass game that champions a despotic tyrant and sets loose the most vicious, yet lovably insane critters in gaming, Codemasters announced that the Overlord and the Minions will headline a series of three new titles.

Buka's Leipzig Games Convention 2008 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

This year Buka is bringing three new games to Leipzig. Among them are an RTS Chronostorm: Siberian Strike, SPM tactics/RPG Man of Prey and a fairy Arcade game for kids Kolobok: The game. Titles already known to the public such as Collapse, The Hunt, The Swarm and Sledgehammer will be also displayed at Buka’s stand.

'Dekaron' Expands With Action 4: The Expedition

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a violent Middle Ages based scenery, you must journey into this magical world with hundreds of other adventurers and explore perilous dungeons and fantastical cities in the world of Trieste. GameHi's free to play fusion-fantasy 3D MMORPG game Dekaron, known in North America as 2Moons, will be receiving its first major content update, Action 4: The Expedition, adding new dungeons, skills, potions, battle/party/enchantment system and more...

'Mega Man 9' (Wii/PS3/X360) Bosses Unveiled #1 - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 6:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The original 2D classic Mega Man returns, bringing the series back to its core with retro-action platform gameplay and NES-inspired old school graphics. Relive the Mega Man experience with maniacally themed environments, a host of power-ups, and classically inspired bosses, each with their own unique weapons and weaknesses.

Various Game Trailers #1409

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 6:37 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:

  • Legendary [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #3
  • Bionic Commando [PS3/X360/PC] - Evolution Trailer
  • LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - Trailer #8
  • Moon [NDS] - Darkside Trailer
  • Pyroblazer [PSP/Wii/PC] - Gameplay Trailer #2


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

Pre-Order 'Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway' (ALL) Get 'Road to Hill 30' Free

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 5:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II. Those who pre-purchase the game via Steam before it is launched in late September will immediately receive the complete version of Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 free of charge.

'Mario Super Sluggers' (Wii) - 40 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.

NCSoft Sells More, Makes Less, Lays Off Employees

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCsoft issued its Q2 2008 financial results revealing that while sales were up 7%, operating profit, pre-tax profit, and net income dropped 25%, 31%, 42%, respectively. As a result NCSoft issued a statement that it has laid off 21 positions at its Austin studios after certain not yet announced projects were halted, while also scaling back the Dungeon Runners team as it decided not to port the client to other platforms.

Activision Doesn't Want 'Scarface' License, Kicks it Back to Universal

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scarface is a 3rd person action game set in a complex world filled with excess and greed, where you take on the role of ruthless gangster Tony Montana. Even though the original sold more than two million copies Activision Blizzard didn't like that license either, so the rights reverted back to Universal, who will most likely shop it around or with its new found "Wanted" developing initiative might keep it in-house.