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EA Lowers Financial Outlook, Cancels Titles, Layoffs and Studio Mergers Coming

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA expects its net revenue and earnings per share for fiscal year 2009 to be below the financial guidance previously provided, primarily the result of lower than expected sales. As a result, EA will cancel various titles for 2010, merge studios and lay off employees. EA CEO John Riccitiello stated, however, that certain new IPs (Dead Space/Mirror's Edge) will get sequels.

'SimAnimals' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

For the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest.

'Savage 2: A Tortured Soul' Becomes Freeware

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Savage 2: A Tortured Soul is an FPS/RPG featuring expansive environments, an entirely enhanced combat system, and gameplay elements that will catapult it beyond its prequel. Savage 2: A Tortured Soul is now freeware, there are no longer demo restrictions of any kind and all players can enjoy the game for free.

EA And Take Two License NVIDIA PhysX Technology

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NVIDIA announced that Electronic Arts and Take Two have each licensed its PhysX acceleration technology as a development platform which will be available for their respective studios worldwide.

'Chocobo Tales 2' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 1:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Chocobo Tales 2 is a magical adventure for all ages that takes place in a fun and enchanting world filled with loveable characters from the Final Fantasy series. Players will challenge various minigames and microgames as they embark on a journey to rescue their lost friends and restore peace to the land.

'Space Giraffe' (XBLA) Coming to PC Next Week

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 1:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of lovingly hand-crafted shoot-'em-up action gameplay from the makers of Llamatron and Tempest 2000. Collect power-ups to activate Bonus Rounds and master the strategies necessary to maximize your score on every level!

'Deer Drive' (Wii) Ahead of Schedule - Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 11:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Aside from its fast paced shooting action and easy to play, hard to master style of gameplay, Deer Drive also features over 33 stages and over a dozen animals, not to mention it is the first hunting game on Wii to feature multiplayer hunting action.

'Home' (PS3) Launch Imminent

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The 'Home' 3D online user community service will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game. Yesterday The Times Online stated that Home would launch this month, which has now been confirmed by director of PlayStation Home director Jack Buser. A specific date was not mentioned, but all signs indicate that the previously mentioned Dec. 17, 2008 date might be the one.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) to Get Street Fighter Costumes

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network. Capcom teams up with LittleBigPlanet to bring you brand new Street Fighter costumes, coming later this week.

'Evasive Space' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 8:32 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.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 7:17 a.m. PST | 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:

'Skate 2' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 7:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set five years after the original, San Vanelona's been rebuild after it was hit by a natural disaster. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene.

'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' (ALL) Game Details, Platforms Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond.

'The Great Giana Sisters' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

More than 20 years ago when a game was born that still is a synonym for a whole gaming genre, The Great Giana Sisters made Jump’n’Run gaming available for home computer users all over the world.

'Geo-Political Simulator' - v1.60 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Geo-Political Simulator is an ultra-real simulation of our world and its politics, from now until the end of the century. Energy, security, economy, environment, strategy, diplomatic alliances, culture policy, intelligence, infrastructure – anything could make you the greatest political leader of the 21st century ...

'East India Company' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.

'Rygar: The Battle of Argus' (Wii) Delayed Until 2009

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

High Energy Productions' producer Keisuke Kikuchi announced Rygar: The Battle of Argus will be an all-new Wii exclusive title, not a PS2 port. Expected later this year in Japan, Rygar: The Battle of Argus will introduce a new hero and use the Wiimote to control Rygar's trademark weapon, the Diskarmor. Originally scheduled for Dec. 2008, Tecmo has pushed back Rygar until Feb. 3, 2009.

'RACE Pro' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.

'Mafia II' (X360/PC) to Support DirectX 9/WinXP

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mafia II, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks, features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action. Over the weekend we revealed details on The Illusion engine, claiming that Mafia II would only support DX10/Vista, which turned out to be incorrect. 2k Czech confirmed the game will be compatible with WinXP/DirectX 9.0c.

Atari Acquires Cryptic Studios

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atari has been on the warpath the past few months, after facing delisting from NASDAQ multiple times, it has signed a slew of high-profile titles such as Riddick, Ghostbusters and various others. Atari has now also acquired US-based MMO developer Cryptic Studios, known for NCSoft's City of Heroes/City of Villains. Cryptic Studios, who recently recruited Flagship Studios' Bill Roper, is currently working on three titles: Champions Online (2009), Star Trek Online (2010) and an unannounced title.