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'The House of the Dead: Overkill' (Wii) Collector's Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series. Only available as pre-order, the Collector's Ed. comes encased in an exclusive collector’s slipcase and is includes an exclusive graphic novel.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (X360) DLC Gets Named And Dated - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music.

'Star Wars Galaxies' Update Adds The Battle of Echo Base

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wars Galaxies immerses players in the rich Star Wars universe featuring dynamic adventures across multiple planets in the classic Star Wars timeframe and offering a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests. The latest addition to SWG, Chapter 11: The Battle of Echo Base, brings the epic action and excitement from one of the most gripping fights in Star Wars history to the game.

'Things On Wheels' (ALL) Sport Cars - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 7:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games will publish Load Inc's latest game Things On Wheels, an accessible, pure arcade racing title placing players at the helm of radio-controlled vehicles as they compete on tracks set within a gigantic house.

'Terminator Salvation: The Videogame' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 7:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Terminator Salvation: The Videogame, developed by GRIN Studios, is a 3rd person action game with concentrated armed combat against all of the Skynet enemies from the film while encountering new enemies specifically designed for the game.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) Spells And Beasts #4 - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon' (X360) to Get '70s-style Soundtrack

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon follows Crypto on a journey of enlightenment and hi-fi destruction as he faces his most dangerous enemy yet and lampoons the pop culture of the Funked Out 1970s.

'SimAnimals' (NDS/Wii) Gets Original Score - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

For the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' Shatters Day-1 Sales Record

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.

'Topatoi' (PS3) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Topatoi is a refreshing blend of platformer and puzzle genres, combining the old school impact of the legendary titles like Bubba 'N Stix or The Lost Vikings with original and inventive gameplay mechanics.

'Prince of Persia' (ALL) Collectors Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Fans who pre-order at Play.com get unlockable in-game skins for the Prince and Elika, a 24-page Comic book, a DVD with soundtrack and bonus footage, all wrapped in a varnished metallic blue arabesque collector box set.

'America's Army' Game Tech Used to Get Wounded Soldiers Back on the Road

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Military Advanced Training Center now possesses a state-of-the-art driving simulator to help wounded service members return to driving independence, allowing patients to practice with adaptive driving equipment, gain confidence in their driving proficiency and apply mental skills training in a commonplace activity.

'Football Director DS' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Football Director DS brings all of the tactical and strategic depth that's expected of a contemporary football management game to Nintendo's handheld console. The game's authenticity is strengthened by its official Football League license.

'Colin McRae: DiRT 2' (ALL) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will benefit from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, showcasing a spectacular new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

'Banjo-Kazooie' (XBLA) Coming Dec. 3, 2009

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

As part of the Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts pre-order incentives, fans will receive a redeem token to unlock the famous bear and bird duo's original adventure on Xbox Live Arcade a week before its public launch on Dec. 3, 2008 (1200 points). Also included in the XBLA package is Stop N’ Swop, a feature that allows you to unlock content in Nuts & Bolts based on your achievements.

'My DoItAll' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The first-ever lifestyle game for both boys and girls, My DoItAll is an all-in-one title that gives players the ability to have fun and interact with friends through customization capabilities, mini-games and voice over and sound effect applications.

Activision Settles 'Baja' Boxcover Lawsuit With THQ

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Last month THQ filed a lawsuit with the US District Court of Central California against Activision, claiming the SCORE International Baja 1000 box cover was too similar to its own BAJA title released the month before, and now the two companies have settled the case out of court with Activision admitting something was afoot as it has changed the official retail box to something not so identical.

'Tetris Party' (Wii) Organizes Tournament Series

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tetris Party will feature 18 game modes with 10 never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including modes that utilize the point-and-shoot capabilities of the Wii Remote, as well as the recently released Wii Balance Board. Tetris Party Tournament will test the skills of players in a variety of Tetris modes, including Marathon, Field Climber and Stage Racer.

'Ninja Blade' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

National Geographic to Publish 'Afrika' (PS3) in North America

by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 6:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Afrika is a next-gen game for the PS3 featuring faithful replications of much of Africa's flora and fauna. Currently only released in Japan, yesterday's National Geographic Games division announcement revealed that it will publish Sony's nature themed photography game, albeit renamed as National Geographic: Africa, somewhere this month.