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'Halo 3' (X360) 3rd Legendary Map Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft and Bungie's Legendary Map Pack will introduce three new maps to the title’s multiplayer experience, previously revealed Ghost Town, Avalanche, and the 3rd map is Blackout, a remake of Halo 2's Lockout.

Netflix Using Xbox 360 to Bring Movies to Your TV?

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A recent survey conducted by Netflix asked its members about their interest in the ability to stream movies to their TVs by using Microsoft's Xbox 360. While the online rentail outlet did not confirm an impending agreement with the Redwood software giant, earlier this year it already teamed up with LG Electronics to develop a set-top box to stream HD movies to TVs, and it is no secret that the Microsoft is always interested in expanding its movie library on Xbox Marketplace.

'Dracula Origin' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Frogwares' Dracula Origin is a gothic adventure game, where you, as Professor Van Helsing, are devoted to the elimination of Dracula. Preventing Dracula from finding and using the antediluvian manuscript; you must help everyone who crossed paths with the count and refused to serve him.

'America's Army: Special Forces (Overmatch)' - v2.8.3.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The US Army has released a new version for America's Army: Special Forces (Overmatch). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v2.8.3.1, and was created to address a few minor issues prior to the next release of America's Army.

'Operation Darkness' (X360) - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus' Operation Darkness is an epic fantasy WWII turn-based strategy game from Metal Saga developers Success. Set during WW2 you are part of an special ops team tasked with tracking down Hitler, featuring multiple scenarios, mixing historical events with fiction.

'Earthrise' Integrates GFx Engine

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Masthead Studios announced that it has integrated Scaleform's hardware-accelerated user interface (UI) and scalable vector graphics GFx engine into its post-apocalyptic MMO, Earthrise, to provide accelerated UI production and an immersive cinematic UI experience.

'Disciples III: Renaissance' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting. The visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now the entire game environment and every individual unit is in full 3D.

'Zombie BBQ' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Zombie BBQ is a shooter where you have to move forward by shooting down every living (or dying) creature in your path! Use the arsenal of weapons at your disposal to do away with the savage hoards of zombies. Shoot, blast, massacre, bombard and burn your enemies to the bone with a touch of your stylus on the console screen.

NCsoft Licenses Unreal Engine 3 For Two Unannounced MMORPGs

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCsoft announced that it has reinforced its relationship with Epic Games by licensing Unreal Engine 3 to develop two unannounced, top-tier massively multiplayer online games.

'Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Savage 2: A Tortured Soul' Gets First Content Update

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

S2 Games announced a massive and completely free content update for its MMORTS/FPS Savage 2: A Tortured Soul, level armor progression, full clan implementation, community created maps, commander VoIP, new unit, refined EFX/sound, some balance tweaks, minor bug fixes, and plenty more ...

'Yakuza 2 ' (PS2) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A 3rd person action adventure Yakuza 2 features enhanced combat, larger environments and a thrilling storyline continuing a year after Yakuza ended. Yakuza 2 will plunge players deeper into the world of Japan’s notorious underground organisation, where honour and respect are not earned easily.

'World of Warcraft' - v2.4.0 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard has released yet another update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v2.4.0 patch adds the new The Sunwell Isle are with a new quest hub and 5-player and 25-player instances, as well as the usual slew of bug/crash fixes and gameplay tweaks.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' (ALL) Variety Map Pack Also Coming to PS3/PC

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision and Infinity Ward are planning a new offensive with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition and the downloadable Variety Map Pack (800 MS Points), a series of new multiplayer maps, both scheduled for release on April 3. Infinity Ward revealed that PS3 owners will also get the map pack somewhere late May, and while there are no details about bringing it to PC available yet, logistics are being worked out on how to make that happen.

'The Abbey' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and you, in the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, are tasked is to shed light on the mystery.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 6:03 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:

'Bus Driver' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bus Driver is a realistic simulation of a bus driver's duty, offering over ten different kinds of buses to drive, an expansive city environment with various districts, and over two dozen routes with varying weather conditions set at differing times of day.

'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' (PS3) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for download and on Blu-ray, sporting improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar. The North American soundtrack will feature Weezer, Mars Volta, DJ Shadow and other various other artists...

'One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Ep. 1' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's next installment in the One Piece Unlimited franchise is already well under way. While details about One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Ep. 1 are slim, several characters will return from the Unlimited Adventure, while the Wiimote will be used for fighting and fishing alike.

Gearbox Software Signs In-Game Ads Deal With Double Fusion

by Rainier on March 25, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Double Fusion and Gearbox Software announced that they have entered into an advertising partnership which will provide Gearbox with technology to support dynamic advertising in upcoming Gearbox games, and will represent both dynamic advertising and integrated sponsorship opportunities in those games.