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'Diablo III' Recruiting New Art Director, Won't Change Game's Look

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses. Blizzard is looking for a new Art Director for Diablo III to replace Brian Morrisroe who "recently resigned to form a startup technology company (outside the game industry)," so not because of the recent fan petition. Blizzard confirms it will have no affect on the current look of the game.

'Rubik's World' (NDS/Wii) - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Game Factory's Rubik's World is a collection of extremely addictive, easy-to-play 3D puzzle games that will increase in difficulty as the player delves deeper into this world.

Playstation Store Gets Qore #3, Tracks, DLCs and Home Theme for Beta Access

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with issue #3 of its Qore magazine, addon/DLC for NASCAR 09 (2.49) and Snakeball ($1.99), GH III Interscope track pack ($6.25), System of A Down ($1.99) and Cruefest #2 ($2.99) tracks for Rock Band. More importantly the Home Theme that will allow you to join the beta, and the usual trailers, themes, and wallpapers.

'Left 4 Dead' (X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 4:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.

'Home' (PS3) Accepting Beta Sign-ups, How to Get In

by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Later today, the PlayStation Store will be updated with a Home theme. By downloading the theme, users are submitting an application to join the PlayStation Home Beta test community. A variety of criteria, including activity on the PlayStation Network, will be used to determine eligibility for the Beta community, while existing beta testers automatically qualify for the new beta.

'Legendary' (PS3/X360/PC) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spark Unlimited's FPS Legendary: The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society, and it is up to you, as the cause of it all, to stop it all.

GamersGate Expands Portfolio With 1C Company Titles

by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital download portal GamersGate announced a partnership with 1C Company for the digital distribution of over a dozen PC titles, including Cryostasis, King's Bounty: The Legend, Men of War and Necrovision.

'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' (ALL) - Screens

by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo are still stranded on Madagascar and attempt to leave. Unfortunately, their plane makes an emergency landing in the wilderness of Africa, where Alex meets the rest of his family and has trouble communicating with them after much of his time at the Central Park Zoo.

'Equestrian Training' (NDS) Announced

by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari UK announced Equestrian Training for the Nintendo DS, a title that will offer horse and riding fans the chance to learn everything about the equestrian world and test their knowledge through various exercises and exams.

'Too Human' (X360) Ice Forest - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

'The Path' Reveals First Playable Character

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tale of Tales' The Path is a short horror story inspired by fairy tales examining the dark side things. What really happened to Little Red Riding Hood in those dark and scary woods?

Warner Boss Wants Music Games to Pay More Licensing Fees

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman is not happy with the amount of money games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band pay for licensed songs according to Reuters, saying "The amount being paid to the music industry, even though their games are entirely dependent on the content we own and control, is far too small." Warner label Roadrunner however has stated before that artists' albums, such as DragonForce, have seen a noticeable sales increase after appearing in Guitar Hero III.

'Fable 2' (X360) Pins Down Release Date - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 11:09 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.

'Birth of America II: Wars in America 1750-1815' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Birth of America II: Wars in America 1750-1815 is a new battle strategy game that allows players to experience historic wars in North America between the years of 1750 and 1815.

'Fallen Earth' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallen Earth is an MMOG set in a near future post-apocalyptic world where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation' (PS3) Beta Launch Details

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization. North American fans who ore-ordered through Gamestop will get access to the beta on Sept .1st, while people that signed up for the SCEA's Qore PSN magazine will be allowed in Sept. 8, and it will run until Sept. 30.

'Mushroom Men (NDS/Wii) - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.

'Guitar Hero: World Tour' (ALL) Gets Playable Ozzy, Zack Wilde, Tracks

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). USA Today is reporting that former Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, and current guitar shredder Zack Wilde, will be playable characters, as well as adding two tracks.

'Neverland Card Battles' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yuke's announced that it will be publishing Neverland Card Battles in North America. The new title makes its debut on the PSP system, riding on the success of the original PS2 hit for the Japanese market, boasting an original Japanese art style and a cast of super-powered heroes and monsters.

'Battlefield: Bad Company' (PS3/X360) Conquest Mode Rolled Out

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. As promised, players worldwide can now tackle online play in a whole new way with Conquest mode that will be released as a free download.