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'Grand Theft Auto IV' (ALL) Infected With Zombie Virus

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns the franchise to New York with Grand Theft Auto IV, situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. There is a virus sweeping through Grand Theft Auto IV turning many unsuspecting players into Zombies.

'Tales of Hearts' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Tales of Hearts is a new 2D installment in the Tales franchise adding an Emotional Gauge to the battle system, which allows the player to perform special attacks based on the characters emotions. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, in 2 versions, same game, but with either CG or anime style cut scenes.

PlayStation Store Gets Penny Arcade, Prince of Persia, DLCs, Demos, Trackpacks

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Penny Arcade Adventures Ep. 1 ($14.99), Prince of Persia Classic ($9.99), DLCs for BUZZ! Quiz TV ($5.99), High Velocity Bowling ($0.99), Soul Calibur IV Yoda ($4.99), Mega Man 9 ($0.99), Civilization Revolution ($1.25), tracks for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as demos for Valkyria Chronicles and LEGO Batman. If none of that is your bag, there are always the usual game & movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.

'Age of Empires: Mythologies' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Empires: Mythologies allows players to strategize as legendary heroes, commanding massive armies and shaping the destinies of three unique cultures in both single and multi-player campaigns.

'Fallout 4' to Come in About 3 Years

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. In a recent interview Bethesda's Todd Howard reveals that the next installment will not take as long as the 10 year Fallout 3 wait, and projects Fallout 4 could hit in about three years, by 2011.

'Mushroom Men (NDS/Wii) Bosses - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 2:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Ep.3 (ALL) Coming Oct. 27

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use/abuse of inventory items.

Ubisoft Q2 2008 Financial Results Show Sales Surge, Reveals Game Delays

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft released its sales for the fiscal half-year which ended Sept. 30, 2008, revealing sales are up 37% compared to last year, mainly driven by Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway, SoulCalibur IV (Europe) and its casual games lineup. Ubisoft expects further sales increase with its holiday lineup including Far Cry 2, Snowboarding, Prince of Persia, EndWar, Rayman and several more. Unfortunately, there is also some bad news, as Related Designs' strategy game, Anno 1404, and an unannounced title, were pushed until next fiscal year (anywhere from Apr. 1, 2009 to Mar. 31, 2010).

'The Last Remnant' (PS3/X360/PC) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.

'Dark Horizon' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive Dark Horizon is a stark and atmospheric space combat simulation that aims to hurl its audience through an action-packed adventure, piloting its own ship through the perils that only space could have to offer.

'Six Flags Fun Park' (NDS/PS2/Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brash Entertainment announced Six Flags Fun Park, a videogame that brings the thrills and chills of a Six Flags theme park to the family living room, featuring uniquely themed areas and 40 mini-games representative of a visit to Six Flags park.

'Tom Clancy's EndWar' (ALL) Goes Gold - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that will push the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations.

'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' (PS3/X360) - 6 Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 10:15 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.

Good Old Games Goes Open Beta, Offers DRM Free Classic PC Games

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution site Good Old Games is now offering its DRM-free PC classics to the public as it moved into its Open Beta phase after a highly successful Early Access Beta. Strategy First has signed on and is now offering its hit titles such as Sacred Gold, Jagged Alliance, and Disciples Gold for download.

'Runes of Magic' Sascillia Region Unveiled - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Moon' (NDS) Story Penned By Hollywood Writers

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moon is a sci-fi, action-adventure title, placing gamers on the cold lunar surface in the year 2058. Researchers are shocked to find a sealed, alien hatch during construction of a new lunar base, but it's a shock that soon pales in comparison to what they find beyond the hatch. James McDonough and Adam Patyk (known for Hellboy, Transformers) are responsible for the dark and twisted storyline.

'MySims Kingdom' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MySims Kingdom sets you on a story of adventure, discovery and exploration to help King Roland and his subjects revitalize the Kingdom, and puts the creativity in your hands to make the Kingdom something to behold!

'Mary King's Riding School 2' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mary King’s Riding School 2 gives players the unique opportunity to train with world ranking equestrian, Mary King, and become a 3 day eventing champion.

'The Red Cross Game: Emergency Response Unit' - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Red Cross Game: Emergency Response Unit is a strategy title where players manage relief efforts and race against the clock to try to help those in need. Created to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Dutch Red Cross, half of the net income generated by game sales will be donated to the Red Cross.

'High Velocity Bowling' (PS3) Gets New Characters, Hallow's Eve Ball Pack

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Using the SIXAXIS wireless controller to simulate a real bowling swing with lifelike lane environments, players will compete to unlock ten distinctive characters and progress through ten themed alleys on their way to bowling domination, complete with leaderboards and stats. Team RamRod is adding two new playable characters and six different Halloween styled bowling balls.