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'World of Warcraft' v3.1 Patch Adds New Raid Dungeon, Hard Mode Bosses

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

World of Warcraft is an MMORPG experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Blizzard revealed that in the next v3.1 patch it will add a new raid dungeon, Ulduar, packed with 14 bosses, out of which 11 will have an optional hard mode for seasoned players, providing additional challenges and rewards.

'WWE Legends of WrestleMania' (PS3/X360) Full Roster Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 5:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WWE Legends of WrestleMania is poised to deliver an impressive lineup of Legendary Superstars and Managers, a new combo fighting system and a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts during the '80s and '90s.

'Merchants of Brooklyn' (ALL) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 5:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Merchants of Brooklyn, powered by the CryEngine 2, is a fast-paced, futuristic FPS combining an intriguing and unique art style with innovative and exciting gameplay – daring fans of shooters and action games to survive in post-apocalyptic New York gone very, very bad.

'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) Echelon vs. Sai Units #3

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 3:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.

'Hammerin' Hero' (PSP) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlus' Hammerin' Hero is an arcade-style, old school, side-scrolling beat ‘em up for PSP. Forget everything your parents told you about violence only being a last resort. In Hammerin' Hero, if it moves, hammer it.

'Team Fortress 2' New Scout Revamp Maps Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc...

'Rhythm Heaven' (NDS) Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 2:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rhythm Heaven is an infectious game that challenges players to tap and slide the stylus on the touch-screen in time to original music created by legendary Japanese pop-star producer Tsunku. Simple gestures with the stylus, combined with fun music and quirky visuals, make Rhythm Heaven a completely unique musical experience for players of all ages. Rhythm Heaven will launch with the new Nintendo DSi, announced earlier today...

Acclaim Games Expanding, Looking to Acquire

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Acclaim Games, who has published/developed 20 multi-player online games since its revival, announces a new content and studio acquisition plan for 2009.

'Hasbro Family Game Night' (XBLA) Coming Next Month, Adds Scrabble - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hasbro Family Game Night includes 6 games: Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Boggle, Sorry! and the new Sorry! Sliders.

'Shimano Xtreme Fishing' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Embracing the wilder side of sport fishing, Shimano Xtreme Fishing is the only videogame to let players take the fight to the fish with bow and speargun in addition to the traditional rod and reel.

'The Path' Gets Official Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | 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?

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Total Rock, Total Rewards Competition

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) to be Published by Ubisoft, Demo Coming

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wheelman will take you on a thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences. Last week's Chapter 11 filing by Midway indicated that its action/driving Wheelman, starring Vin Diesel, might have been sold to Ubisoft, which turned out to be partially true as both companies have entered into a strategic relationship.

'Braid' (X360/PC) Becomes Cheaper by Public Demand - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.

'Metal Gear Online' (PS3) to Get Scene Expansion - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. This 3rd MGO expansion pack features a vast amount of new content - including new maps, special characters, new gear and more.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (ALL) Collector's Edition Also On Consoles

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'Champions Online' (X360/PC) - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

'Stoked' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hit the mountains on your quest to become the next snowboarding phenomenon in Stoked, the open-world, back country snowboarding experience featuring five huge open-world mountains, changing weather patterns, and the sponsorship and cooperation of some of the most respected and influential names in the sport.

'Dead to Rights: Retribution' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Dead to Rights: Retribution is a ground-up reinvention of its crime action series, thrusting players into a mature neo-noir crime drama as a vice cop Jack Slate and his canine companion Shadow. The game introduces new gameplay elements that unify the third person shooting and brawling genres for a brutal and relentless new action-driven experience.