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'Guitar Hero III' (ALL) v1.31 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aspyr has released a new patch for its PC port of Guitar Hero III, updating any earlier version to v1.31, but does not affect gameplay in any way, only resolves an Emulator Detected error that appears on some machines after applying the previous patch.

'Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Love puzzle games, but also love an adventure? EA's Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure is an adventure-puzzle game that adds a new element of fun by combining the action of an adventure game with the challenge of a puzzle game all in one.

Atari's Q1 2009 Financial Results Are Positive

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After many quarters (years?) of doom and gloom, Atari must be overjoyed that its Q1 2009 financial result shows signs of improvement with net revenue clocking in at $40.3 million vs. Q1 2008's $10.4 million, with its net income jumping from last year's $11.9 million loss to a positive $3.5 million, no doubt driven by the Alone in the Dark release.

'Overlord II' (ALL) Announced, Expands onto NDS/Wii - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marking the return of the bad ass game that champions a despotic tyrant and sets loose the most vicious, yet lovably insane critters in gaming, Codemasters announced that the Overlord and the Minions will headline a series of three new titles.

Buka's Leipzig Games Convention 2008 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

This year Buka is bringing three new games to Leipzig. Among them are an RTS Chronostorm: Siberian Strike, SPM tactics/RPG Man of Prey and a fairy Arcade game for kids Kolobok: The game. Titles already known to the public such as Collapse, The Hunt, The Swarm and Sledgehammer will be also displayed at Buka’s stand.

'Dekaron' Expands With Action 4: The Expedition

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a violent Middle Ages based scenery, you must journey into this magical world with hundreds of other adventurers and explore perilous dungeons and fantastical cities in the world of Trieste. GameHi's free to play fusion-fantasy 3D MMORPG game Dekaron, known in North America as 2Moons, will be receiving its first major content update, Action 4: The Expedition, adding new dungeons, skills, potions, battle/party/enchantment system and more...

'Mega Man 9' (Wii/PS3/X360) Bosses Unveiled #1 - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 6:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The original 2D classic Mega Man returns, bringing the series back to its core with retro-action platform gameplay and NES-inspired old school graphics. Relive the Mega Man experience with maniacally themed environments, a host of power-ups, and classically inspired bosses, each with their own unique weapons and weaknesses.

Various Game Trailers #1409

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 6:37 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:

  • Legendary [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #3
  • Bionic Commando [PS3/X360/PC] - Evolution Trailer
  • LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - Trailer #8
  • Moon [NDS] - Darkside Trailer
  • Pyroblazer [PSP/Wii/PC] - Gameplay Trailer #2


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

Pre-Order 'Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway' (ALL) Get 'Road to Hill 30' Free

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 5:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II. Those who pre-purchase the game via Steam before it is launched in late September will immediately receive the complete version of Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 free of charge.

'Mario Super Sluggers' (Wii) - 40 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.

NCSoft Sells More, Makes Less, Lays Off Employees

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCsoft issued its Q2 2008 financial results revealing that while sales were up 7%, operating profit, pre-tax profit, and net income dropped 25%, 31%, 42%, respectively. As a result NCSoft issued a statement that it has laid off 21 positions at its Austin studios after certain not yet announced projects were halted, while also scaling back the Dungeon Runners team as it decided not to port the client to other platforms.

Activision Doesn't Want 'Scarface' License, Kicks it Back to Universal

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scarface is a 3rd person action game set in a complex world filled with excess and greed, where you take on the role of ruthless gangster Tony Montana. Even though the original sold more than two million copies Activision Blizzard didn't like that license either, so the rights reverted back to Universal, who will most likely shop it around or with its new found "Wanted" developing initiative might keep it in-house.

'Fire Emblem DS' (NDS) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the Fire Emblem DS has been revealed a little while ago, there have yet to be any official details released. Currently available only in Japan, we're quite confident that Nintendo's fantasy turn-based strategy game will make its way to the west.

'Team Fortress 2' First Unlockable Weapon & Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... Valve's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons and achievements.

'Luminous Arc 2' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 1:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. announced Luminous Arc 2, an epic strategy RPG loaded to the brim with content, including a wealth of new characters (and the return of a few favorites), hand drawn graphics, a score from famed composer Yasunori Mitsuda‘s Procyon Studio, local and online multiplayer support, multiple endings, a redesigned user interface, and plenty more..

'A Vampyre Story' Coming to Europe for Halloween

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combining 3D animation and 2D designs, A Vampyre Story follows the opera starlet, Mona, a woman kidnapped by Baron Shrowdy Von Kiefer and slowly becoming a creature of the night after coming under the vampire's spell.

'Dragon Age: Origins' Goes on Summer Tour

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. Much like yesterday's Left 4 Dead, Bioware is taking Dragon Age to the various summer events such as PAX, GenCon, and others...

'Escape From the Museum' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Escape From the Museum, based on Gogii Games' online hunt and find game, a devastating earthquake has rocked the foundations of the National Museum of History and players must help Susan Anderson, who was knocked unconscious by falling debris while searching the museum for survivors, escape from the crumbling building to the safety outside.

Reakktor Media Says 'Black Prophecy' And 'Neocron 2' Still in Development

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With regards to the announcement of 10Tacle Studios AG business activity's discontinuation, Reakktor Media, subsidiary of 10Tacle Studios AG, declares that this does not affect the business activity of Reakktor Media GmbH, despite the insolvency, especially with regards to the operation of the MMORPG Neocron 2 and the development of the MMO Black Prophecy.

'Wizard101' Magic School of Myth Details - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.