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'Equestrian Training' (NDS) Announced

by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari UK announced Equestrian Training for the Nintendo DS, a title that will offer horse and riding fans the chance to learn everything about the equestrian world and test their knowledge through various exercises and exams.

'Too Human' (X360) Ice Forest - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

'The Path' Reveals First Playable Character

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tale of Tales' The Path is a short horror story inspired by fairy tales examining the dark side things. What really happened to Little Red Riding Hood in those dark and scary woods?

Warner Boss Wants Music Games to Pay More Licensing Fees

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman is not happy with the amount of money games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band pay for licensed songs according to Reuters, saying "The amount being paid to the music industry, even though their games are entirely dependent on the content we own and control, is far too small." Warner label Roadrunner however has stated before that artists' albums, such as DragonForce, have seen a noticeable sales increase after appearing in Guitar Hero III.

'Fable 2' (X360) Pins Down Release Date - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose.

'Birth of America II: Wars in America 1750-1815' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Birth of America II: Wars in America 1750-1815 is a new battle strategy game that allows players to experience historic wars in North America between the years of 1750 and 1815.

'Fallen Earth' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallen Earth is an MMOG set in a near future post-apocalyptic world where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation' (PS3) Beta Launch Details

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization. North American fans who ore-ordered through Gamestop will get access to the beta on Sept .1st, while people that signed up for the SCEA's Qore PSN magazine will be allowed in Sept. 8, and it will run until Sept. 30.

'Mushroom Men (NDS/Wii) - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.

'Guitar Hero: World Tour' (ALL) Gets Playable Ozzy, Zack Wilde, Tracks

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

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). USA Today is reporting that former Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, and current guitar shredder Zack Wilde, will be playable characters, as well as adding two tracks.

'Neverland Card Battles' (PSP) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yuke's announced that it will be publishing Neverland Card Battles in North America. The new title makes its debut on the PSP system, riding on the success of the original PS2 hit for the Japanese market, boasting an original Japanese art style and a cast of super-powered heroes and monsters.

'Battlefield: Bad Company' (PS3/X360) Conquest Mode Rolled Out

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. As promised, players worldwide can now tackle online play in a whole new way with Conquest mode that will be released as a free download.

'European Football Manager' Coming to Your Desktop - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Xing Interactive announce the forthcoming release of European Football Manager, a football management simulation with the option to play your own matches as a player coach/manager.

'Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen' (NDS) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Get ready to journey through the lands, seas and skies of the vibrant Dragon Quest world with a trilogy of updates that bring three classic tales to NDS. With 3D graphics, newly animated monsters and dual screen presentation, the series promises to captivate an entirely new generation of players, as well as treat long-time fans to three beloved adventures.

Thursday, August 7, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:39 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:

'Pirates: Duels on the High Seas' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Steel yourself to face foes that no captain has ever bested before, in this perilous adventure of the enchanted worlds. Collect weapons, pick up crewmen, amass great riches and explore un-chartered seas. Learn the secrets of dozens of enemies as you cast off and set sail on a daring voyage of adventure and battle.

'Damnation' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

'The Sims 2: Apartment Life' Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sims 2 Apartment Life brings the adventure, fun and drama of close quarters of apartment living to your Sims.

'Halo' - v1.08 Update Patch & Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After a lengthy beta period, Bungie has finally released the official v1.08 patch for Gearbox's Halo PC port bringing your retail game to v1.08. This upgrade contains several fixes for server-crashing security bugs, and removes the cd check (but still requires a cd key for online play).