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'Naruto 2: The Broken Bond' (X360) Revealed

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year Ubisoft released Naruto: Rise of a Ninja exclusively for the Xbox 360, and this year PS3 owners get sole custody over Namco Bandai's Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm. While there is not yet any official announcement, it seems Ubisoft is working on yet another Xbox 360-exclusive Naruto title, but while the previously mentioned titles are free-roaming action/adventure games, Naruto 2: Broken Bond will be a pure fighting game centered around Naruto and Sasuko. Surely more details to come at E3...

'Officers' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.

'Midnight Club: Los Angeles' (PSP/PS3/X360) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless, breathtaking environment for everyone who loves to compete. With no load times, no tracks, and no rules, the game allows players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in an unbelievable recreation of LA. Originally scheduled for Sept. 7, Rockstar has pushed all versions back until early Oct.

'Guitar Hero: On Tour' (NDS) Sells 300k Units in First Week

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time handheld gamers will have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Guitar Hero: On Tour offering the most diverse set list of master tracks in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites. Guitar Hero: On Tour has sold in excess of 300,000 units in North America in the first seven days since its launch.

'Metal Gear Online (PS3) to Get Downloadable Content

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Metal Gear Online features characters, stages and the same control scheme as MGS 4, with additional environments, game modes and team-based multiplayer mayhem for up to 16 players. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, MGO will get new characters (Meryl/Johnny Akiba), ability to make female characters, a new "survival" mode, and 3 new maps (Shadow Moses, Metal Gear Solid helipad, and Mei Ling's boat). No word yet on when this DLC will come to Europe/North America.

'Darksiders: Wrath of War' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.

'Enemy Engaged 2' - v1.02 Euro Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enemy Engaged 2, sequel to the chopper classic Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche Versus Ka-52 Hokum, features new dynamic missions, multiplayer, and a complete overhaul of the graphics and audio to bring the game up to date with the latest and best flight simulations available.

'Damnation' (PS3/X360/PC) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.

Gala-Net Brings 'Luna Online' to North America

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Luna Online is a free to play MMORPG that takes place in a radiant fantasy world where the Human Race has united with the forces of the elves to defend their land against the evil that has spread throughout.

'Mushroom Men (NDS/Wii) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 2:29 a.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. As a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, players are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.

Futuremark Licenses NaturalMotion’s morpheme Animation System

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NaturalMotion, developers of the euphoria motion synthesis technology, announced that Futuremark Games Studio has licensed its morpheme animation engine and graphical authoring tool.

Capcom Sets Up Shop in France

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom believes that more sales bases are needed to achieve faster growth by capturing market share outside Japan, where the market for video games is expected to continue to expand, particularly in Europe, which has recently been growing rapidly. Capcom already has subsidiaries in the UK and Germany, and now decided to establish an office in France.

Quazal’s Online Technologies Integrated in Vision Engine 7

by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Online multiplayer middleware developer Quazal, known for Net-Z, Rendez-Vous and Spark!, has signed an agreement with Trinigy, makers of the Vision Engine, to integrate Quazal’s online technologies with Vision 7.

'Crysis Warhead' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 9:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined.

'Day of Defeat: Source' Palermo Update Adds Map, Achievements, Avatar, etc.

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Day of Defeat: Source Palermo Update adds 51 achievements, player avatar displays in the scoreboard and win panel, and detailed player statistics that are integrated with the Steam Community features. Also added are the nemesis/revenge freeze cam, and new effects driven by the particle system introduced to the Source engine for TF2, as well as a new map, Palermo, which is a remix of the most popular community map, dod_salerno, originally created by Magnar "insta" Jennsen.

'inFamous' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.

Various Game Trailers #1381

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:55 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:

  • Baja: Edge of Control [ALL] - Trailer (2)
  • Dead Space [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #4
  • TrackMania Nations Forever - World Record Trailer
  • City Life 2008 Edition - Trailer #4
  • Little League World Series Baseball 2008 [NDS/Wii] - Trailer
  • Ninjatown [NDS] - Trailer #2


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

Activision-Vivendi Merger Lawsuit Tossed

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

When Activision announced last year that it would merge with Vivendi Games not all its shareholders were in agreement with the $18.9 billion deal. Wayne County Employees' Retirement System filed a preliminary injunction which has now been denied by the Delaware Court of Chancery, so the merger can move forward.

'James Bond: Quantum of Solace' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends first-person action with a third-person cover combat system that allows players to feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent. Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the “Quantum of Solace” film with the “Casino Royale” movie, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage.

SCEA Pulls PS3 v2.40 Firmware After Users Complain of Freezing

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier today SCEA released the v2.40 PS3 system software update adding in-game XMB access which enables users to connect and communicate with other gamers, as well as giving PS3 users the ability to earn Trophies and tout their accomplishments & skills via profiles with other members of the community. Shortly after its release PS3 owners who updated their console started complaining about their PS3 freezing/locking up. Without explanation the firmware is no longer available.