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'Cross Fire' Enters Open Beta Stage

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

G4BOX announced that its free-to-play, online military first-person shooter Cross Fire has entered open beta. Join one of two International Mercenary Forces Corporations locked in a global struggle.

'Puzzle Quest: Galactrix' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 7:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' Gets Free Call to Arms Expansion

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Call to Arms will introduce an array of new content for WAR players, including two highly anticipated new careers – the Orc Choppa and the Dwarf Slayer – and a new dungeon zone called “Land of the Dead,” set in the desert realm of the Tomb Kings.

'Boom Blox Bash Party' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Boom Blox Bash Party the destructive fun reaches new heights with richer multiplayer action and more than 400 new levels that will have players of all ages gaming together and solving action-packed puzzles under water, in zero gravity, and beyond!

Games Convention 2009 Canceled, Re-brands Online

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

From July 31 to Aug. 2, 2009, Leipziger Messe presents a new games fair, Games Convention Online, the first independent platform in Europe for what is currently the most dynamic market in the gaming industry: browser, client and mobile games.

'Ceville' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ceville is an action-packed point & click adventure where you have to protect the fairy-tale realm of Faeryanis from the treacherous Basilius who plans to take the crown and subdue the realm with the help of murderous beasts he summons from the planes of eternal darkness.

'Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Originally a GBA title back in 2006, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled is an Active-Time Tactical Combat RPG, featuring traditional turn-based combat which requires players to observe the positions of their characters as well as the enemies'.

'Prince of Persia' (ALL) to Get Epilogue DLC - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:31 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. The Prince of Persia Epilogue DLC continues the story of the Prince and Elika with a brand-new epic adventure.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.

Sony Online Brings Five PopCap Games to PSN

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SOE has signed a publishing agreement with PopCap Games that will bring five hit titles to the PlayStation Network, starting with Bejeweled 2. Fan favorites, Zuma, Heavy Weapon, Peggle and Feeding Frenzy will become available shortly thereafter.

'Jumpgate Evolution' to Make Appearance at Comic-Con - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

'Evasive Space' (Wii) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Evasive Space you pilot your rocket ship on a wildly dangerous interplanetary mission to save the stars. You’ll be guiding Konki on timed and collection-based missions through 20 stages of mazes and obstacles in five different environments spanning treacherous terrain including asteroid belts, planetary rings, astro-caves, and large space stations.

'Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Aya reconciles with her sister Saki and live together in peace for awhile. The peace doesn’t last for long as an infestation of zombies have plagued the city. The sisters join together to draw their swords and rid the city of evil.

'Mad Skills Motocross' Wants 1001 Beta Testers

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mad Skills Motocross is a sidescrolling motocross game that reminds of the golden days of gaming while also utilizing high-tech features. The game sports neural networks for the AI and precise physical simulations of motocross bikes and riders.

'Pranksterz: From Russia With Love' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In a new installment of the Pranksterz franchise, the player takes on the role of a Russian agent, working undercover in the United States. His main task is to piss off potential spy thus stopping his activity...

'Air Bandits' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Air Bandits, inspired by 1980s side-scrolling 2D arcade game Sopwith, you play as a pilot of a vintage fighter plane who must soar over the unfriendly territory, bomb the ground targets and take down enemy aircrafts, while avoiding their fire.

Former THQ Exec Starts Mamba Games - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mamba Games, headed up by former US THQ executive Robert Neilson, is a new dynamic multi-platform video games publisher announcing the first batch of products to be released throughout the globe.

Nolan Bushnell Gets British Academy Video Games Award

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nolan Bushnell, creator of Pong and founder of Atari, will receive the Fellowship at this year's GAME British Academy Video Games Awards. Nolan is credited by many for kick-starting the video games revolution; and was named one of Newsweek's '50 Men That Changed America'.

GamersGate Goes Client-Free

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GamersGate announced today that it will offer its entire catalog “client-free” beginning Jan. 28, 2009, offering gamers more convenient access to their games without forcing them into a client.

'Theatre of War 2: North Africa 1943' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 7:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Theatre of War 2 is a 3D RTS that covers events of 1943, the operations in Tunisia. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel, supported by Italian military contingent, in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies.