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'Tank Universal' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tank Universal creates a huge virtual ‘Tron-like’ world where you take part in immense 3D tank battles involving scores of units both friendly and not so friendly in wide open levels!

'Dead Space' (PS3/X360/PC) Ahead of Schedule in Europe

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. Originally scheduled for release in Europe on Oct. 31, the console versions will launch a week early, while the PC edition's date remains unchanged.

'The Sky Crawlers' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's Wii exclusive action/flight sim game, based on the upcoming animated movie by Mamoru Oshii, known for such productions as Ghost in the Shell, Blood: The Last Vampire and Innocence : Ghost in the Shell 2. The Sky Crawlers is set in an alternate reality and chronicles the adventures of an elite squadron of fighter pilots.

'StarCraft II' May Get Fourth Race In Addon

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce revealed that early on in the development it was decided to focus on the existing races, but that a fourth race may be introduce in a future addon.

'Death Tank' (XBLA) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Death Tank is a fast-paced action game requiring quick reflexes and cunning strategy. Devastating weapons and unique items give your tank unlimited destructive power.

First Multiplayer, Interactive Science Video Game in Development

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

To address the growing demand for up-to-date curriculum materials that stimulate student interest in learning science, the Monsanto Fund has partnered with developer Tabula Digita to create an immersive video game that teaches standards-based, fundamental science concepts.

'Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sins of a Solar Empire will feature several micro-expansions over the next year, starting with Entrenchment which promises to bring fans a Starbase defense platform, turret upgrades to make them more powerful, mine fields and a Subspace Inhibitor platform that will slow enemy ships within its range.

'Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers' (PS2) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Drive, fly and splash your way across Incan rain forests, bustling cities and spooky graveyards in this brightly colored racing game that combines exciting gameplay with the fun and accessible Buzz! buzzers, so absolutely anyone can join in the fun.

Stardock Announces 'The Gamer's Bill of Rights'

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stardock announced today the Gamer's Bill of Rights, a statement of 10 specific “rights” that video game enthusiasts can expect from Stardock, and that it hopes will encourage the PC game industry to adopt standards that are more supportive of PC gamers.

'King's Bounty: The Legend' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) Giving Away FREE Gas in Los Angeles

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 2:48 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. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays. EA is giving away FREE gas on Aug. 29th, 2008 from 6am - 6pm (or until the pumps run dry) at 8489 Beverly Blvd, L.A.

'PT Boats: Knights of the Sea' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed.

Square Enix Interested in Acquiring Tecmo

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix has expressed interest in acquiring troubled developer Tecmo, whose president resigned last week amid legal issues with former Team Ninja producer Tomonobu Itagaki. Square Enix is planning a friendly takeover and has made the Tecmo board of directors an offer to purchase a controlling interest at a 30% premium. Tecmo has until Sept. 4 to accept or reject the offer, after which it will be withdraw with no further action.

'Fishing Master World Tour' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The new Fishing Master World Tour offers over 200 different types of fish to catch and enables players to catch fish in over forty different locations across seven different regions. Fish on Easter Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge, on the Amazon River and many more exotic global locations.

SouthPeak Games Announces PAX 2008 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games today announced its plans for the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle which starts today until Aug. 31, 2008, where it will show off such titles as Two Worlds: The Temptation, X-Blades, Ninjatown, Raven Squad, Igor, and the first public showing of the upcoming XBLA racer, Things on Wheels.

THQ Developing New 'Warhammer 40K' (PS3/X360) Game

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 7:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ has had Games Workshop's Warhammer 40K license for quite a while and released a slew of RTS titles with the Dawn of War series, is currently developing Dawn of War II, as well as an MMO in that same universe. THQ Australia is currently recruiting a lead artist, a lead animator, environmental artist, senior designer, audio designer programmer and QA lead for a next-gen brutal, intimate melee combat game based on the IP.

Atari Germany Signs 'Scorpion' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the near future, terrorists and gangs control most of the cities inhabited with innocent and defenseless citizens. What makes it even worse is a nano-virus acquired by criminals and questioning survival of mankind. You are Scorpion, an operative tasked to exterminate a dangerous virus and save people.

Various Game Trailers #1421

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 6:54 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:

  • Blackstar Chronicles - Teaser Trailer
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [ALL] - Felucia Level Trailer
  • X³: Terran Conflict - Trailer
  • Dead Space [ALL] - Animated Comic #5
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld [ALL] - Thailand Trailer #3


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

'Saints Row 2' (PS3/X360/PC) Collector's Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Saints Row 2 offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. The Col. Ed. includes the game, 1GB Gold Bullet USB 2.0 Memory Stick, artbook, Stilwater map poster, 3rd Street Saints Poster, and exclusive content, including buddy icons and wallpapers, the packaging molded in the shape of a gun.

Strategy First's Take No Prisoners 20 Game Strategy Pack for Download

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First has launched a Take No Prisoners 20 pack promo campaign offering twenty of its games for the low price of $69.99. This limited offer includes titles from the Jagged Alliance Series, Disciples Series, Combat Mission Series, and Space Empires Series, and offers you a saving of $185 if you order now.