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'Wind Slayer' Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wind Slayer introduces blazing fast, side-scrolling 2D MMO action in a combat system that rewards precise control and timing. The game's visual style evokes images of nostalgic fairy tales with friendly sprite-based characters and gorgeous fantasy backgrounds.

'Crysis Wars' - v1.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. This v1.3 patch fixes an issue where custom assets in downloaded maps did not load correctly, and adds two new maps (new Power Struggle Map Frost, and New Team Instant Action Map Savanna)

'Scratch: The Ultimate DJ' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, developed by 7 Studios with input from music legend Quincy Jones III, is set in distinctive urban environments combining free-form DJ tricks with great rhythm game-play, and featuring songs from the biggest names in Hip Hop.

'Far Cry 2' (ALL) - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 9:01 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.

'Coven' Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Coven is a point & click adventure game developed by Arberth Studios, known for 'Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches, a moving tragedy, unfolding through generations in Castle Avon, a small town steeped in Welsh history.

'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) - 14 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 7:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' - v2.34 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 7:04 a.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 v2.34 patch/content update features new armor, a brand new snow region, 20 new opponents, new weapons, new series of quests, while many game details were improved as well, making for an even better gaming experience.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) Collector's Bundles Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable. The “Collector's Bundles includes a soundtrack CD, a double-theme poster and a strategy guide, while the PC edition also includes a mousepad.

'Big Bang Mini' (NDS) Nairobi World - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games' Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies.

'Zeno Clash' Character Details - Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

ACE Team's Zeno Clash, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world with the beautiful environments, where you will encounter incredible challenges.

'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' (PSP) - 90 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

Nintendo Settles Patent and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit With Nyko

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo of America and Nyko Technologies announced they have settled a lawsuit brought by Nintendo regarding Nintendo’s intellectual property rights relating to its popular Nunchuk controller and Nyko's identical looking Kama wireless controller.

'Runes of Magic' Open Beta Gets 100k Characters On First Day

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:06 a.m. PST | 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.

Nintendo North America's Q1 2009 Release Lineup

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy in the coming months. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone. Wii owners will be able to blow off some steam with Madworld, House of the Dead, the Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis remakes, while NDS gamers can get fit with Walk with me! Do you know your walking routine?, or GTA: Chinatown Wars.

'All Aspect Warfare' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

Microsoft Confirms 'Resident Evil 5' (ALL) Demo Tampering

by Adam Pavlacka on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in Capcom's survival/horror series, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Last week we reported that the Japanese RE5 demo suddenly became inaccessible and corrupted, and while Capcom US claimed innocence, Microsoft did not provide us with a statement until today ...

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the latest entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series. Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc.

'Crazy Machines II' - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Create your own daring experiments with Crazy Machines II! How will a toaster handle two whoopie cushions? How to watch TV with a steam engine? Build up insane chain reactions and pray that everything works or explodes with a big bang.

'The Sims 3' System Requirements Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility!

Spore EULA Indication That EA Titles Are Coming to Steam?

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Even though last year Valve and EA partnered up to distribute The Orange Box, which was available at retail and as digital download, both companies have their own download services. Earlier this year, Crytek signed its own agreement with Valve to offer Crysis Warhead, an EA title, through its Steam delivery service, which is superior to EA's download platform. A recently spotted End User License Agreement for Spore might be the first indication that financially hurting EA might be considering offering its titles on Steam, starting with Maxis' life simulation game.