'Flowerworks' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 3:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Flowers and fireworks usually don't mix, but Flowerworks turns nature on its head in this accessible and original title. Flowerworks combines puzzle, exploration and action elements in an addictive, explosive adventure.

'Lux-Pain' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 3:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lux-Pain is an all-new text-based adventure game set in historical Kisaragi City, a town plagued by mysteries from small mishaps to murders - with no logical explanation as to why these events occur.

JoWooD Signs 'Moorhuhn' (NDS) Titles for European Distribution

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 3:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

JoWooD has signed Moorhuhn: Atlantis and Moorhuhn: The Pharaoh's Treasure for European distribution (apart from Germany, Austria and Switzerland). While you investigate the mysterious paths to an immense fortune in Moorhuhn: The Pharaoh’s Treasure, Moorhuhn: Atlantis takes you on a journey to the sunken city, telling the reasons of its decay!

'World War II: Road to Victory' - v1.21 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With World War II: Road to Victory, gamers can wage World War II in Europe from the front lines in France and Russia to the deserts of North Africa and the airfields and convoys of Britain in a riveting turn-based grand strategy format. This v1.21 patch comes with two dozen fixes, including improvements to gameplay and several rule tweaks.

'Kingdom Under Fire II' (X360/PC) - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blueside has teamed up with Phantagram to co-develop a true sequel to Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders and KUF: Heroes. Kingdom Under Fire II will be an MMOARTS and have a new story line, new characters/NPCs, and promises a shocking ending.

Lighthouse Extends Publishing Agreement with dtp

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive and dtp entertainment have announced the extension of their successful co-operative publishing deal where dtp entertainment will become the exclusive publishing and distribution partner for the entire Lighthouse 2009 release portfolio for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

'Merchants of Brooklyn' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 5:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Merchants of Brooklyn, powered by the CryEngine 2, is a fast-paced, futuristic FPS combining an intriguing and unique art style with innovative and exciting gameplay – daring fans of shooters and action games to survive in post-apocalyptic New York gone very, very bad.

Various Game Trailers #1477

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 5:35 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:

  • Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades [NDS] - Launch Trailer
  • Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge - Gameplay Trailer
  • The Last Remnant [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailers (3)
  • Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria [PC] - Trailers (2)
  • Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [ALL] - Trailer
  • Pyroblazer [PC] - Gameplay Trailer #5
  • Skate It [NDS/Wii] - Hall of Meat Trailer

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

'Football Manager 2009' (PC) Uses New Copy Protection

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With Football Manager 2009 Sports Interactive's sports simulation franchise, known in North America as Worldwide Soccer Manager, is finally making the move to 3D with a new match engine. FM2009 will use a new activation based copy protection developed by Uniloc, giving users multiple licenses, not require the disc to play the game, and the protection is completely removed upon uninstall, nor are there any blacklists or hidden drivers stopping other applications from running.

'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 4:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

Microsoft Drops Prices on Xbox Live Arcade Titles

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 4:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Xbox Live Arcade is providing an even greater incentive to log-on and load-up: discounted best-selling titles! Download a trio of hit Xbox LIVE Arcade games, including Feeding Frenzy, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Worms for only 400 Microsoft Points each.

'MotoGP 08' (ALL) v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 4:38 p.m. PST | 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.

New Outfit Red Eagle Games Preps 'Wheel of Time' (ALL) Titles

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 2:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Red Eagle Games is launching its new Los Angeles-based video game publishing studio with the rights to one of the most popular and beloved fantasy epics of all time, Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.

'SimAnimals' (NDS/Wii) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 1:31 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.

MMOs Expected to Make $1.5 Billion in Subscription Revenue This Year

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, Massively Multiplayer Online Games, such as World of Warcraft which will boost , will generate $1.5 billion in subscription revenues worldwide in 2008 and grow to more than $2.5 billion by 2012.

'Skate It' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 11:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.

'Mata Hari' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mata Hari as a classic point & click adventure game that will tell a story based on the legendary dancer and spy, Mata Hari. The story and game design will be created by Hanover-based studio, 4Head.

'Age of Conan' Making its Way to Korea

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Funcom has signed an agreement with Neowiz Games to bring a fully localized Age of Conan to Korea.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' - 68 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 10:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.

'Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge' - v1.07 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge, previously known as JAZZ: Hired Guns, is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.