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'SEGA Superstars Tennis' (ALL) - 38 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 3:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA Superstars Tennis is a game that brings together some of the most treasured and well known characters from the SEGA universe, in some of the most unusual courts and outrageous settings ever imagined.

Sony Phasing Out 20/60GB PS3 Units In Japan

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

According to Reuters, Sony Japan will discontinue the 20- and 60-gigabyte PS3s and instead focus on the 40GB model. In North America, the 20GB version was terminated barely months after launch, and now only the 40 and 80 GB are available, while the UK is also phasing out the 60GB edition in favor of the 40GG one. The draw for the medium-sized version is that it's cheaper to manufacture, but it lacks any backward compatibility with old PS2 titles. Sony, however, said it will launch new models to respond to end-user preferences sometime in the future.

'Mirror's Edge' (PS3/X360/PC) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is in development at EA DICE's studio in Stockholm, a revolutionary new take on the First Person Action Adventure category.

Various Game Trailers #1246

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 3:00 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Advance Wars: Days of Ruin [NDS] - Trailer
  • Frontlines: Fuel of War [PS3/X360/PC] - Headshots Trailer
  • Turok [ALL] - The Making Of Trailer #1
  • Sins of A Solar Empire - Trailer #3


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available.

'Prey' - v1.4 Patch & Linux Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

3DRealms has released a new patch for Human Head's sci-fi FPS Prey. This update brings your retail game to v1.4 patch and includes compatibility files for the Japanese release of Prey and removes the disc check from the game.

'Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come is an RTS that chronicles the trials and tribulations of the first crusaders and recreates its most important battles. From Constantinople to Jerusalem, you will become a part of the First Crusades in this historical recreation.

Thursday, January 10, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | 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:

'Viking: Battle For Asgard' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Viking: Battle For Asgard, developed by The Creative Assembly, is a hack'n slasher where you, as Skarin, a new iconic gaming hero, get to experience the violent yet spectacular world of the Vikings and their gods.

'Burnout 3: Takedown' (Xbox) Downloadable On Xbox Live

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Burnout 3 features a unique 'crash and burn' racing concept and a special effects engine that delivers spectacular visuals. The intensity heats up as players race, and often crash, their way through oncoming traffic in an attempt to claim the top spot. Burnout 3 Takedown wil be available on Xbox Originals starting this Monday, Jan. 14th for 1200 points.

'Beijing 2008' (ALL) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues.

Microsoft Looking to Buy Logitech?

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Logitech shares surged 12 % today amid speculation that Microsoft might be preparing to acquired the Swiss-based computer peripherals maker. While neither party gave any comment on the rumor, Logitech co-founder Daniel Borel, the biggest shareholder, said he was not interested in selling, but with only 6% of the shares he would neither be able nor prevent a sale of the company.

'MapleStory' Gets New Play Area and Jobs - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world. MapleStory Europe is getting new content, an extensive new play area based on the city of Singapore, and the game’s third-tier of job advancement.

Ubisoft Brings 'Soulcalibur IV' And 'Soulcalibur Legends' (Wii) to Europe

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced has signed an agreement with Namco Bandai Europe to distribute Soulcalibur IV on the X360 and PS3, and Soulcalibur Legends exclusively on Wii. Both games will hit stores across Europe and other PAL territories in summer 2008.

'Arctic Stud Poker Run' Announced - Screens & Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Got Game Entertainment announced a North American publishing deal for Arctic Stud Poker Run, an arcade-style combat racing game promising a revolutionary multi-player battle experience.

'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines' - v4.5 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 9:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v4.5 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.

'They' (PS3/X360/PC) Is Meant to Be Played - Screen

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

'They' is a first person mystery shooter featuring a technically future minded 3D engine with next generation effects, brand new gameplay elements and a revolutionary weapon system to survive the challenges ahead! NVIDIA has signed Metropolis Software shooter to its developer relations program.

Valve Acquires Turtle Rock Studios

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve announced is has acquired Orange County-based Turtle Rock Studios, the development house behind Left 4 Dead.

'Lost Empire: Immortals' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.

UK Software Market Shows Staggering Growth

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to ELSPA 2007 was an unprecedented year for the UK games industry with a staggering 16% increase on units sold, lead by Xbox 360, from the previous year taking the total to a whopping 75.9 million units sold.

'Devil May Cry 4' (PS3/X360/PC) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 6:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.