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'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) Bikes Pack Now Available

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | 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. Criterion's Bikes Pack adds bikes, new modes, challenges, locations, as well as a night-time setting.

Eidos UK Signs 'So Blonde' - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

So Blonde, written by Broken Sword's Steve Ince, is an adventure game based around beautiful (anti-)heroine Sunny Blonde, featuring jet black humor that goes far beyond trite clichés, gorgeous cartoon graphics, puzzling riddles and a ton of gameplay surprises.

Thursday, September 18, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:01 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:

'Blood Bowl' (NDS/PSP/X360/PC) Goblins and Skaven Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair-play is for sissies.

'Football Mogul 2009' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Football Mogul 2009 is the football game for fans who want their success on the field determined by their strategy, not their reflexes. You call the shots with full control over rosters, trades, draft picks, contract negotiations and playbooks.

'StoneAge 2' - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the prehistoric ages, StoneAge 2, DigiPark's casual MMORPG, brings a mixture of dinosaurs of unimaginable heights and invisible spirits who help humans roam altered terrains such as dungeons and arid desserts.

'Life with PlayStation' (PS3) Goes Live

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After a false start yesterday, Sony has rolled out Life with PlayStation, a new lifestyle service that offers users a new visual and interactive way to use their PS3 to access news and information from around the world.

'Disney Sing It' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360/PC) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney Sing It is the new karaoke video game that allows fans to perform more than 35 songs from Camp Rock, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Aly & AJ, Jesse McCartney and more.

'The Witcher: Versus' to Get Premium Content

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher: Versus is a free-of-charge web-browser game, based on the RPG The Witcher, that centers around battles between two players digitally incarnated as one of three completely different character classes. The Witcher: Versus will get premium content later this year, but cash-strapped gamers need not fear, those who indulge in premium content will not gain an advantage within the game.

'MLB Superstars' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Sports' MLB Superstars takes America's favorite pastime into a totally new realm by bringing fans’ favorite players and teams out of their natural environments and showcasing them in over half a dozen different mini games that speak to the kid in all of us.

Win A Trip to San Francisco to Check Out 'Saints Row 2'

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Saints Row 2 will offer vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, all new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. THQ and WorthPlaying are bringing one lucky winner to the WORLD PREMIERE Saints Row 2 Multiplayer Event. The winner will receive free roundtrip airfare to San Francisco and one night's hotel stay. Interested? Try your luck now!

UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming amount of submissions, we've decided to expand the contest and not send one but THREE people to the event. If you haven't entered yet, now is the time.

'The Hunter' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Emote Games and Avalanche Studios have formed a best of breed partnership to launch The Hunter, a free to play online hunting game that artfully combines the most realistic hunting action, with the community and functionality of a social networking site.

'Sam & Max Season One' (Wii) Gets Release Date - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Telltale Games is bring the first season of its Sam & Max series to the Wii letting players guide the Freelance Police through a series of bizarre—and often sidesplitting—mysteries.

Various Game Trailers #1435

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:01 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:

  • Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood [NDS] - Trailer (2)
  • Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows - Trailer
  • Saints Row 2 [PS3/X360/PC] - Voice Over Talent Trailer
  • Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures [ALL] - Hyborian Insider #4
  • The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft [Wii/PC] - Trailer
  • Gears of War 2 [X360] - Guns Trailer
  • Call of Duty: World at War [ALL] - Co-op Trailer


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

'Midnight Club: Los Angeles' (ALL) Reality vs. In-game - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless environment for everyone who loves to compete, with no load times, no tracks, and no rules, allowing players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in a recreation of LA.

'Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood' (NDS) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioWare is creating a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, mixing a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure. When you pre-order at Gamestop or Gamecrazy you get a Sonic Chronicles 3-pack stylus, while Circuit City gives you a Sonic Chronicles DS skin.

'Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero our two main heroes find themselves transported into a mysterious realm by a magical bus created by Kai’s inventor Father. As they get used to their surroundings, the pair must use all their skills to gather the Elebits they will need to assist their progression.

'The Political Machine 2008' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 6:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Political Machine 2008 is a strategy game that lets gamers take a shot at running for President, allowing you to design a candidate or choose a pre-existing one and campaign across the country against either a human opponent or a computer controlled opponent.

'Memento Mori' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations.

'Guitar Hero: Jimi Hendrix' In the Works ?

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision CEO Mike Griffith recently revealed that multiple other titles in the franchise are coming up. In an interview with Rolling Stone , former Guns'n' Roses shredder Slash may have revealed another installment in the franchise based on legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix saying "having the Aerosmith guys do it was very cool ’cause Aerosmith’s one of the bands I was heavily influenced by. And Metallica’s doing it, that’s great. And they’re doing a Hendrix one, which is great."