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'Hotel Giant 2' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 3:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Enter the challenging tourism industry and test your skills by building, designing and managing the most luxurious hotels in the world! As guests go about their lives, follow their behavior, moods, activities, and find out exactly what they like and dislike.

Disney Layoffs and Studio Consolidation Confirmed

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier today, rumors started flying around the internets that Disney Interactive Studios had fired over 50 employees of British Columbia-based studio Propaganda Games, known for last year's Turok and currently working on two unannounced titles, but while DIS itself confirmed layoffs, it insisted that fewer than 30 people were let go. At the same time, DIS revealed that it was going to consolidate its Salt Lake City-based studios Avalanche Software (Chicken Little/Bolt) and Fall Line Studios (Chronicles of Narnia), which resulted in another 20 people getting the pink slip.

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 2:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.

Register 'Unreal Tournament 3' On Steam, Get Achievements

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In preparation for Epic's big Unreal Tournament 3 update, fans who own a retail copy may now freely register it with Steam, which will then be updated automatically via Steam and introduce support for Steamworks Achievements (with over 50 Achievements), plus a host of new features and enhancements in AI, Server Browsing, Demo Recording, Mod Support, and more.

'StarCraft II' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

'Don King Boxing' (NDS/Wii) Officially Announced, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed last month, Don King Boxing provides a boxing experience for Wii via accurate controls, a unique story mode, an exhilarating multiplayer system, and implementation of the Wii Balance Board.

'Tokyo Beat Down' (NDS) Meet the Cast #1 - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tokyo Beat Down is a tale of greed, corruption, and good old-fashion violence. Experience the sweet nostalgia of classic coin-op beat 'em ups, where you must rely on your fists, firearms, and anything else that happens to be lying around to beat the sin out of Tokyo's criminals. What do you do when thugs and hoodlums put peace and freedom in jeopardy?

OneBigGame to Publish Games for Charity

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

OneBigGame will be raising funds through publishing a series of unique games kindly created and donated by established names in game development. Save the Children and Starlight Children’s Foundation US will be recipients of all profits generated by these titles.

'Snowboard Riot' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hudson's Snowboard Riot is a distinctive snowboarding game unlike anything players have ever encountered will be coming to WiiWare. Snowboarding will reach new heights when players take to the slopes with action-packed racing utilizing weapons such as homing bullets and invisibility!

'Gears of War' Expired Certification Makes Game Unplayable

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. A digital certification set to expire yesterday, did, and in the process rendered the PC game unplayable. Epic was unaware of this "feature" and is consulting with Microsoft to get the issue resolved.

'The House of the Dead: Overkill' (Wii) Carny Level Detailed - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:06 p.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.

'Space Invaders Extreme 2' (NDS) Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Taito's classic Space Invaders game gets extreme once again with new features that bring the retro franchise up to speed with the Joneses such as a new Bingo and Multiplayer WiFi mode.

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.

'Runes of Magic' Cyclops Stronghold Unveiled

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | 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.

'The Maw' (X360) Lost Levels DLC - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Maw is a 3D action adventure in which you take control of Frank, a simple alien that must partner up with The Maw, a cute little blob with an insatiable hunger that makes him the most dangerous creature in the galaxy, in order to find your way home.

Flying Lab Software Gets Casual With New Division

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Flying Lab Software announced that it has formed a new division, Flying Lab Casual, which will focus on developing more casual gaming MMOs from the ground up. Its first venture, a family-friendly universe being built in partnership with Upper Deck, will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

'CID The Dummy' (ALL) Introduces Mia - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CID The Dummy is an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with which to battle enemies from unarmed combat to weapons like the Bazooka that can freeze, hit and burn.

'Challenge Me: Maths Workout' (NDS) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Challenge Me: Maths Workout, with its extended gameplay and variety of features, gives you the chance to test yourself...

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (ALL) Getting Patched, but no Details

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. Wihout giving details, Capcom confirmed that a patch for SF II HD Remix is in the works...

'Animal Paradise Wild' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While exploring Animal Island Park with the help of their guide, players will come across 18 baby animals to care for and love. In order to bond with their new friends and gain their trust, animal lovers will be challenged with a series of mini-games and animal quizzes.