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Monday, December 1, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:43 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:

'The King of Fighters XII' (ALL) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.

'Battlefield 2' - v1.50 Patch Coming Before Christmas

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. It has been well over a year since the v1.40 patch and back in Sept. the v1.50 got delayed due to third-party exploits that are being used to crash servers/clients and clients and spoof accounts, but according to EA community rep., it is set to arrive before Christmas ....

'StuntMANIA!pro' - v3.0.1 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

StuntMANIA!pro is a fast paced 3D car stunt driving game, where you get to perform the most amazing tricks and stunts in some really cool environments. This new versions adds a in-game interface, performance optimizations, general fixes and maintenance, extended levels and more ...

'Far Cry 2' (ALL) - v1.02 Patch Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. Ubisoft community rep. Marc revealed that a new patch is in the works, scheduled for release somewhere between Nov. 8-11.

'7th Dragon' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's 7th Dragon is a new fantasy RPG by the creators of Etrian Odyssey. The world of Eden is ruled by seven dragons and their massive armies of dragon minions, who grow a special flower which sucks the life out of the land, bringing mankind to the bink of extinction. The only hope for survival is to hunt down and defeat the dragons.

'Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition contains everything you need to build or operate your own railroad and includes dozens of routes and hundreds of locomotives from around the world. You can drive steam diesel or electric locomotives using controls in the fully 3D cabs or use a simple speed controller for easier train management.

'Burnout Paradise' (ALL) to Get Big Surf Island - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash anarchy in the ultimate burner's paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Last month Criterion revealed it had more four DLC packs in the works, and one of them will include a new location, the Big Surf, and at least one new car, the Dust Storm.

'The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf' (PS3/X360) Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2008 @ 11:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics. Already on the PC for over a year, with an enhanced edition released a few months ago, the console version will features a new engine/combat system, new animations/models/vegetation, dynamic lighting/shadows, achievements/trophies, sixaxxis support, new and more aggressive enemy behavior, full character control with optimized console controls.

'King's Bounty: The Legend' - v1.7 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2008 @ 1:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

King's Bounty: The Legend is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world.

'The Lord of the Rings: Conquest' (ALL) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself.

Various Game Trailers #1489

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 3:45 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Yakuza 3 [PS3] - Characters Trailer [JAP]
  • LocoRoco 2 [PSP] - Gameplay Trailer
  • C.O.R.E. [NDS] - Features Trailer

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

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' - v2.31 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 2:34 p.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. This v2.31 patch/content update includes plenty of important fixes, but also adds new content desired by the community and developers.

'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.

'RockFree' Announced, Closed Beta Info

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Acclaim Games announces RockFree, a free, browser based, online multiplayer rock game, where you will be able to create custom rocker avatars, open a rock club and battle against other people around the world. In the end it�s all about who rocks, who sucks and more importantly, who gets the coveted title of Rocker God!

'Ninja Blade' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News

From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) - v1.2 Patch Details

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.

'Resident Evil ReBirth' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom is working on bringing the original Gamecube (based on the 1996 PSOne game) title in the Resident Evil series to the Wii. Currently only scheduled for a December release in Japan, the port will add no new content or features, apart from making it compatible with the Wiimote controls.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (X360) Gets Priced, Also At Retail

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 7:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music. Gamestop is offering GTA IV: Lost & Damned for pre-order ($19.99), and while the retail box does include a 2 sided poster, there will be no disc inside, only a redeem code to purchase the new episode over the Xbox Live.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 5:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.