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Thursday, June 12, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 12:22 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:

'Dungeon Maker' (NDS) Making its Way to Europe

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeon Maker offers the opportunity to create unique dungeons by giving the player total control over where they choose to place tunnels and chambers. Having created a maze, traps can then be set in order to entice monsters to enter.

'R-Type Tactics' (PSP) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 12:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

R-Type Tactics, known in North America as R-Type Command, is a deviation from the usual shoot 'em up genre into the tactical/RPG genre, giving fans of the franchise a chance to see all the units and enemies up close and personal, in 3D, while also adding 2 player versus mode.

'Limbo of the Lost' Distribution Halted

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 7:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier today it came to light that Majestic's adventure game Limbo of the Lost wasn't as authentic as was led to believe after members of the gaming press noticed it had striking similarities to Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Eidos' Thief: Deadly Shadows. While the developer could not be reached, publisher Tri Synergy issued a statement saying they were shocked and immediately halted distribution of the title until further notice.

'Little King's Story' (Wii) Coming to North America - Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 5:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvelous Entertainment has teamed with XSEED Games to publish Little King’s Story, the fantasy adventure RPG title formerly known as Project O, developed by the creators of Harvest Moon, FFXII, Dragon Quest VIII etc.

Various Game Trailers #1364

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 4:39 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:

  • Pro Cycling Manager: Tour De France 2008 [PSP/PC] - Trailer #2
  • Sea Life Safari [X360] - Trailer
  • Pyroblazer [PSP/Wii/PC] - Gameplay Trailer


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

'SimCity Societies' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an all-new, revolutionary feature set, SimCity Societies allows players to construct not only the cities they desire, but create their cultures, societal behaviors and environments as well. As promised, EA has release a demo for its latest city builder, up to date with the latest code after several patches, and includes a tutorial, a scenario and two major disasters.

'FaceBreaker' (Wii/PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.

'Penny Arcade Adventures: Ep. 1' (X360/PC) Available on Steam, Gets Achievements

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho. In celebration, Episode One has been enhanced with achievements for Steam purchasers.

Emergent Launches its Gamebryo 2.5 Development Platform

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Emergent’s Gamebryo 2.5 provides developers the framework they need to quickly bring high-quality titles to market no matter how complex the development environment as it introduces a redesigned core with the Emergent Terrain System, a new Geometry System and enhanced support for the Floodgate stream processing engine.

'Supreme Ruler 2020' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. One of the innovative new features is the wide-open "Super Sandbox" mode, which allows players to take control of nearly any country or region of the world.

'Spyro' and 'Guilty Gear' Coming to Xbox Originals

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 2:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced that on June 16th, 2008, you will be able to download (through Xbox Live) and play Guilty Gear XX #Reload, and The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning on your Xbox 360.

'Warfare' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warfare is a real-time global war simulator with real material and it's devoted to a conflict in the Near East. The main goal of the first campaign (USA) is taking full control of the region; the second one is coming to power in Saudi Arabia and achieving the withdrawal of all American troops.

Caffeinated Games Founded by 'SOCOM', 'Lord of The Rings' Veteran

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Indie developer Caffeinated Games announced its formation, founded by the former Lead Tools Engineer of Zipper Interactive (SOCOM) Greg Chudecke who prior to Zipper worked on Backyard Skateboarding (Atari) and Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Black Label Games), and revealed it will focused on the creation of original AAA games.

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (PS3/X360) Beta Coming June 25

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. Now that Capcom launched Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, it revealed that the SSFIITHD beta will be available June 25, 2008.

Pixel Mine Launches 'Fireteam Reloaded'

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fireteam Reloaded is a fast paced sports-like team-based, multiplayer action game with integrated voice communication fueled by furious combat in a futuristic battleground setting featuring 4 unique game-play modes, and 3 character classes.

'Brave: Shaman's Challenge' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brave: Shaman's Challenge is a puzzle game with an intricate storyline and thoughtful, strategic gameplay. Taking place in a land called Native America, Brave: Shaman's Challenge follows a young boy named Brave in his quest to protect everything he holds dear.

'Fatal Inertia EX' (PS3) Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. Last year's X360 version launched with underwhelming success, so KOEI has further optimized the game, and added new features.

'Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People' (Wii/PC) - 8 Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use/abuse of inventory items.

'Wizard101' Now Accepting Beta Sign-ups

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

KingsIsle Entertainment's for 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. Fans interested in participating can now sign up for the closed beta test.