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'Burnout Paradise' (PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Burnout Paradise for the PC will be customized with expanded online multiplayer features, and community driven content.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' to Get Achievements?

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The next World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, is scheduled for later this year, n the Alpha test can be accessed by typing in and according to leaked information from the on-going alpha test, Blizzard seems to be including an achievements system. The leaked info shows awards for things like total death, general PvP and exploration, although it is not yet clear what the achievement points will get you. The Achievement system can be accessed by typing in "/achievement".

Activision Files Final Merger Documents With SEC

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

Activision announced that it has filed the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed combination of Activision with Vivendi with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and has begun mailing it to its stockholders. A special meeting of Activision stockholders will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, to consider and vote on proposals to approve the transaction and related matters.

'National Geographic Panda' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Learn about real-life Pandas as you feed, nurture and play with your very own Panda! Choose from cute and cuddly Baby Pandas or giant Great Pandas and play with them as they learn new skills. Discover fun panda facts from real National Geographic stories that appear as you progress through the game!

'Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.

'Sudden Strike III: Ardennes Offensive' Heavy Tanks - Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SS3: Arms For Victory is the 3rd installment in the RTS franchise, adding interface innovations, huge troop numbers and enormous map designs demonstrating that size does matter. The free Ardennes Offensive add-on features two multiplayer maps, a new campaign (2 missions) and one additional standalone mission.

'Warhawk' (PS3) Paint & Insignia Contest Comes to Europe

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with bone-crunching armored assaults and high-intensity infantry combat in a 32-player, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. In anticipation of the v1.5 patch, which will include a collection of Player-Created insignias and paint schemes, SCEE is running a contest and will select the 50 best insignias and 20 paint schemes, each getting a limited-edition Warhawk statue as a prize.

'Ship Simulator 2008' Sail the Open Sea Contest

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The contest starts on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. (GMT) and closes on Monday, June 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. (GMT). Enter for a chance to win over ten prize packages and one of two Matrox TripleHead2Go Digital Edition units.

'Asterix Brain Trainer' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Asterix Brain Trainer is packed with entertaining mini-games led by everyone’s favourite Gallic hero, Asterix, which make puzzles, memory games and problem solving more fun than ever.

'NHL 09' (PS2/PS3/X360/PC) Announced, Cover Athlete Signed

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 09 takes to the ice with improved Skill Stick System controls and the new Defensive Skill Stick, while adding depth and new features designed to help newcomers jump into the series, or show off your skills with the new Be A Pro mode.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) Fighting Techniques - Screen

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (Wii/PS3/X360/PC) Revealed

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A few weeks back Activision confirmed a new installment in the Call of Duty franchise was in the works, albeit not by Infinity War, but rather by Treyarch. Promising a "new theatre of war," Call of Duty 5, using the COD 4 engine, goes back to WWII but this time set in the Pacific (and Russia's advance into Berlin) according to UK magazine GamesTM. COD5 will be darker, scarier with enemies using different tactics (hiding in trees, sneaking, suicidal etc.) For the first time in the series the game will feature 4-player co-op while multiplayer includes vehicles, squad based elements, a return of COD4's perks, and support for the Wii zapper.

Wii Shop Channel Adds Two Classics And One WiiWare Title

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added two classics and two WiiWare titles to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: My Pokémon Ranch, Dig Dug, and Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa.

'Disgaea DS' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nippin Ichi America confirmed that a new edition of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness will be released for the NDS featuring several key improvements will be made to the user interface and game system.

'Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice players will work to uncover the mastermind behind a series of unsolved thefts that have taken place in Venice -- one of the world’s most unique cities known for its interlocking canals and sleek gondolas.

'Alone in the Dark' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

'Art of Murder: FBI Confidential' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Art of Murder: FBI Confidential, created by by the team who made Schizm, Sentinel and Reah, is a point & click adventure where the player takes on the role of an FBI agent, whose task is to solve a series of macabre murders of wealthy, well-to-do citizens.

'Wild West Online: Gunfighter' Settles 250,000 Gunfights In Open Beta

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Wild West Online: Gunfighter, players take the role of a gunslinger in the 19th Century American West.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2' (PSP) Gets v1.50 Patch

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 12:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As the SEAL commander, the player will be supported by AI teammate executing traditional SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action gameplay. Multiple players will once again be able to form clans and take on their friends for team-based high-action gameplay. Jump into the game and choose to play multiplayer using Infrastructure mode to apply the latest patch.

'Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE' - v2.10.08 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE puts the player in the cockpit of an Echo fighter, where they'll lead the Galactic Command squadron in massive scale aerial and space combat engagement. This patch improves multiplayer performance, and fixes a problem with auto-save when on planet.