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'BattleForge' Open Beta Coming Nov. 7

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Geman based EA Phenomic Studio is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. Fans interested in participating in the open beta can now sign up, or get a guaranteed spot by pre-ordering.

Koch Media Signs 'Elite Forces: Unit 77' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game of action and strategy in which the player must wisely use the abilities of all four members of Unit 77 as you battle your way through inhospitable jungles, scorching deserts, endure harsh and deadly arctic conditions as you fight to rescue the hostages and defeat the terrorists.

Video Game Rentals Banned in Belgium

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Belgian Entertainment Association (representing game publishers) revealed that starting Dec. 1, 2008, you will no longer be able to rent games in Belgium. While renting out video games was never legally allowed, it has been condoned for many years. The BEA managed to pass a law, in effect since Jun. 1, that new titles could no longer be rented out, but the current stock could, but only until December. Outlets like GameMania cry foul play, claiming that banning rentals will reduce business by 10%.

Daedalic Signs 'Alter Ego' - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Future Games, known for Black Mirror, is currently working on an all-new adventurous detective story with a horror plot. Alter Ego is set in a picturesque English town at the end of 19th century, and you play as two different characters who, although on opposite sides of the law, have to fight a common enemy.

'Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box' (ALL) Announced, Includes New Party Mode

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box includes Burnout Paradise plus the previously-released Cagney and Bikes content updates, as well as the brand new Burnout Paradise Party content, an 8 player pass-the-pad offline multiplayer mode with dozens of Burnout challenges.

'Real Soccer 2009' (NDS) Special Moves - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Real Soccer 2009 is the definitive soccer title designed specifically for NDS, offering a never-before-seen soccer experience with revolutionary yet accessible touch screen controls.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) DLCs Coming Soon, Schedule/Pricing Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | 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. To make up for the bumpy launch, Molecule Media will release two free sack costumes (“Launch” Spacesuit, Halloween Mask) for free on Nov. 6, with weekly updates thereafter.

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

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | 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.

Friday, October 31, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | 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 House of the Dead: Overkill' (Wii) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.

'Spider-man: Web of Shadows' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A deadly symbiote invasion brings total devastation to the streets of New York City in the next Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, where players have ultimate control over the city’s salvation and Spider-Man’s destiny.

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) to Get Playable Obama & Palin

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. While X360 owners are still waiting for the Total Payback update, G4 revealed that Pandemic will be offering presidential and vice-presidential candidates Barack Obama and Sarah Palin as playable characters t in a premium DLC package next month.

Midway Games Appoints New President/CEO

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Having served as interim president and CEO since March 2008, Midway Games announced that Matthew V. Booty has been appointed by the Board of Directors as President and CEO of the company.

'Jutland' Nearing Completion

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jutland is Storm Eagle Studios 2nd installment utilizing its Distant Guns 3D Combat Engine! Set in the treacherous waters of the 1916 North Sea, Jutland delivers the most detailed World War One naval experience ever released for PC wargaming! Originally slated for late 2007, Jutland is now scheduled for fall 2008.

'Quantum of Solace' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 7:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress.

'MotoGP 08' (ALL) Experiencing Technical Issue on PC

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MotoGP is the world's premier motorcycling championship consisting of 18 Grands Prix hosted around the globe, featuring the world's top motorcycle manufacturers who provide machinery for the world's best riders. Capcom has identified a technical issue with people installing the PC edition to a custom location on a hard drive. A patch will be forthcoming, but in the meantime use the default settings.

Various Game Trailers #1468

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 6:49 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:

  • Memento Mori [PC] - 3D Features Trailer
  • Pyroblazer [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
  • Sacred 2 [ALL] - Intro to Ancaria Trailer #1
  • Left 4 Dead [X360/PC] - TV Trailer
  • The Lord of the Rings: Conquest [ALL] - Trailer #2
  • Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria [PC] - Classes Trailer
  • Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers [Wii] - Halloween Trailer
  • Persona 4 [PS2] - Trailer #3


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

PlayStation Store Gets SIREN Halloween Sale, DLCs, Demos, Trackpacks

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with a Halloween special sale for SIREN: Blood Curse ($29.99 or $10.99/chapter), DLCs for Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution ($3.75), Guitar Hero World Tour (No Rain by Blind Melon/$1.99), Rock Band (Furs, Blink-182 and Siouxsie/$1.99), demos for Mirror’s Edge, EndWar, SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 and Alone In The Dark.

'Legendary' (PS3/X360/PC) Release Dates Confirmed - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spark Unlimited's FPS Legendary: The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society, and it is up to you, as the cause of it all, to stop it all.

'Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals' (NDS) Gets New Creatures As DLC

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals continues the story of Rallen and Jeena, interplanetary patrol officers who discover, excavate, awaken and train mysterious fossilized creatures known as Spectrobes and then use them to battle enemies. Disney has released six new creatures as downloadable content for Spectrobes once you achieve the ability to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.