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Gaming Fuels the Online Content Market, Dispite Piracy

by Rainier on July 29, 2008 @ 12:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Asia-Pacific's online content services market continues to see robust growth, thanks to online gaming. Even as it battles piracy concerns, revenues for paid online content rose 25.6% in 2007 and are expected to grow by 21% this year, reaching a market size of US$4.67 billion by end-2008.

'Fragile' (Wii) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 6:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Fragile, developed by Eternal Sonata studio Tri-Crescendo, is a Wii exclusive RPG that follows the story of Set, a young boy tasked to explore various cities in a post-apocalyptic world trying to find out why everyone has disappeared.

'Time of War' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 6:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Time of War is an old school 3rd person shooter focused on relentless action and addictive gameplay, with hundreds of enemies to combat, a vast arsenal at the player’s disposal and explosions everywhere.

Various Game Trailers #1396

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 6:47 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:

  • Demigod - Trailer
  • Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Destruction Trailer #1
  • Legendary [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Teaser


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

Activision Dumping Vivendi Titles, Closing or Selling Studios

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision will broaden its portfolio by adding Vivendi's Crash Bandicoot, Ice Age and Spyro to its lineup, as well as retain two new IPs that are currently in development, Prototype and a second, yet unannounced, game. On the flipside it will realign staffing at Radical Entertainment and High Moon Studios and is exploring options regarding Massive Entertainment and Swordfish Studios, including the possibility of sale or close. Brutal Legend, Ghostbusters, Riddick, 50 Cent, World in Conflict, WET are all MIA.

SCEA's Re-launches Greatest Hits With PS3 Titles

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As announced at its E3 press conference, SCEA has re-launched some of its top PS3 titles as Greatest Hits, available starting today for only $29.99 with titles such as Motorstorm, Assassin's Creed, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Resistance: Fall of Man and more ...

'Madden NFL 09' (ALL) Simulates Brett Favre's Possible Season - Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience.

'Penny Arcade Adventures: Ep. 2' (ALL) Coming this Fall

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho. At Comic-Con Penny Arcade revealed during its panel discussion that its adventure game will span 4 installments, with Ep.2 coming this fall.

Monday, July 28, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Star Trek Supremacy' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Trek Supremacy allows you to play up to 6 major races over a massive galactic map, putting you in charge of every aspect from handling Diplomacy, conducting Research, Colony Development, engaging in Espionage and controlling your entire military. You have a Galaxy to Explore and enemies to conquer, but be cautious, they will have you fight for your every breath.

'Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile' - v1.3.0.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition is the updated version of Tilted Mill's city building simulation/strategy game putting you in charge of your civilization's well being, development and evolution. The new version adds new content, support for Vista, plus a host of user interface and user experience enhancements.

'Splatterhouse' (PS3/X360) Uses Emergent's Gamebryo Engine

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics. Developer BottleRocket Entertainment has licensed the Gamebryo engine, known from TES IV: Oblivion, Warhammer Online, Civ IV, etc..

'Eternal Sonata' (PS3/X360) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Eternal Sonata boasts gorgeous graphics, 3D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system. The PS3 edition of Eternal Sonata will include extra content, such as new events to help move along the story line, Crescendo and Serenade as playable characters, and the ability to freely change your characters' costumes.

'Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures' (Wii/PC) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed last week, in Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in.

'Afro Samurai' (PS3/X360) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai is the cutting edge game that delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's dripping in style.

'Fatal Frame' (Wii) - 27 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At last year's Tokyo Game Show Tecmo revealed that a new title in the Fatal Frame franchise, known in Europe as Project Zero, is under development specifically for the Wii by Grasshopper, known for the recent No More Heroes, and once again produced by Keisuke Kikuchi.

Xbox Live Arcade Summer Lineup and Sweepstakes

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xbox Live Arcade is celebrating with the hottest lineup of games ever, starting on Wed., July 30 with the retro shooter Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. Also on Wednesday, XBLA users can earn entries into the Summer of Arcade Sweepstakes by playing the trial or full version of the featured XBLA game of the week for a chance to win 100,000 MS Points, an X360 Elite, etc...

'Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway' (ALL) Gets Limited Edition and Suffers Delay

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 10:59 a.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. Originally scheduled for Aug. 26, Gearbox confirmed that the game won't appear on store shelves until Sept. 23. A Ltd. Edition includes a SGT Matt Baker figurine with 13 accessories, a the first issue of the BiA comic Book (with bonus content) and a Poster Map of Operation Market Garden.

'LEGO Batman' (ALL) Reveals Man-Bat - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building/operating vehicles in co-op gameplay.

'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' (ALL) Expands Character Lineup - Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe. Four additional characters have been confirmed, The Joker, Kitana, Jax and Green Lantern.