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Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 12:59 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:

'Larry Bond's Harpoon: Commanders Edition' v2008.044 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sporting plenty of improvements to the AI and modeling system, Larry Bond’s Harpoon: Commanders Edition takes the success of the original Harpoon series and adds plenty improvements and tweaks! The major new update brings many new features and plenty of gameplay improvements.

'SingStar ABBA' (PS2/PS3) Tracklists Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Singstar ABBA is a collaboration to bring the band’s best loved tracks to SingStar, allowing PS2/PS3 owners to sing along with some of the most iconic pop tracks of all time including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Gimme Gimme Gimme’, ‘Waterloo’ and ‘Dancing Queen’.

Various Game Trailers #1444

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 6:16 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:

  • Metal Slug 7 [NDS] - Trailer #3
  • Spider-Man: Web of Shadows [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
  • Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods - Trailer
  • Tom Clancy's EndWar [PS3/X360/PC] - Command Points Briefing
  • Shaun White Snowboarding [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #1


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

'Moon' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moon is a sci-fi, action-adventure title, placing gamers on the cold lunar surface in the year 2058. Researchers are shocked to find a sealed, alien hatch during construction of a new lunar base, but it's a shock that soon pales in comparison to what they find beyond the hatch.

'Neighborhood Games' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ensuring that the fun never ends even if it’s cold, rainy, or dark outside, THQ announced Neighborhood Games, featuring 24 twists on popular neighborhood games that are fun for all ages and encourage both competitive and cooperative play.

How to Play 'Master of the Monster Lair' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Master of the Monster Lair is a dungeon-designing, monster-hunting RPG adventure. In order to trap the freeloading monsters of South Arc, you must become the architect of a vast labyrinth, crafting intricate levels designed to lure and capture all manner of beasts.

'Silent Hill: Homecoming' (PS3/X360/PC) Toned Down Under

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Silent Hill: Homecoming is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill. Having shipped to stores in North America, Atari revealed that the imposed ban in Australia might force it to tone down the game in order to lift the restriction due to graphic dismemberment.

'Bratz Kidz Slumber Party' (NDS/Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 5:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yasmin is hosting a sleepover. As our 4 girls look through Yasmin’s photo album, they remember all their craziest times together and embark on an adventure based on each of the memories in the album!

'Marble Blast Ultra' (XBLA) Getting New Map DLCs

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 5:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Marble Blast Ultra players compete against each other by navigating marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, while collecting rare gems and power-ups, in an effort to complete each course in record time. Updated achievements reveals MBU might be getting two new expansion packs (Agoraphobia and Marble Fu packs).

'Mega Man 9' (ALL) Coming to XBLA Tomorrow

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 2:15 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.

'Quantum of Solace' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 2:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a unique 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress.

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) to Get New Characters And Expanded Co-op

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 1:46 p.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. The Total Payback update for Mercs 2 will add cheats, six new playable characters, and cross-region co-op multiplayer support.

'Demigod' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.

'Tiberium' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Canceled

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiberium is a tactical FPS action game set in an environmentally-devastated world and places the player in the heart of an epic battle for control this powerful energy source. Rumors had been circulating for a few weeks already, and after being previously delayed, EALA confirms that Tiberium has been canceled, citing "fundamental design challenges from the start," but while trying to correct those issues, Tiberium simply did not "meet our own quality expectations as well as those of our consumers."

'SBK-08 Superbike World Championship' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conspiracy has entered into a publishing agreement to bring Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, to North America. SBK08 is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements.

Marriott & Renaissance Hotels Installing Wii Systems in Rooms

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a lodging industry first, Marriott International is piloting a new specially built Wii hotel game system from Nintendo in select guest rooms and lounges, offering guests a choice of 20 games, including the popular Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports as well as Nintendo fitness game, Wii Fit.

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

'Wizard101' Offering Family-Sized Price Reduction

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 11:06 a.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.

'Marble Saga: Kororinpa' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marble Saga: Kororinpa is full of new levels for gamers to explore, 4-person multiplayer gameplay, tons of customization features, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.