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Insomniac Games Expands to North Carolina

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Insomniac Games, known for the PS3 exclusive FPS Resistance: Fall of Man and currently working on a sequel, announced it is opening a North Carolina-based development studio, the first expansion in Insomniac's 14-year history.

'Dark Horizon' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive Dark Horizon is a stark and atmospheric space combat simulation that aims to hurl its audience through an action-packed adventure, piloting its own ship through the perils that only space could have to offer.

Turbine Secures $40 Million In Financing

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turbine announced that it has raised $40 million in equity financing from Time Warner Inc. and GGV Capital, Highland Capital Partners, Polaris Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures and Columbia Capital. The investment will be used to further accelerate Turbine’s growth as a global leader in online entertainment.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' - v1.6 Patch/Variety Map Pack Available NOW

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is an action-thriller arming gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. The v1.6 patch includes the four Variety Map Pack multiplayer maps, support for it, fixes a server crash exploit, and a few additional features and bug fixes.

'My Horse and Me 2' (NDS/Wii/PC) Announced

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari's My Horse and Me 2 is packed with exciting new features, brand new graphics and animations, and an engrossing storyline to give fans the most complete equestrian experience and the most realistic horse simulation ever seen in a game.

'Blood Bowl' (NDS/PSP/X360/PC) Dwarfs And Lizardmen Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair-play is for sissies.

'Tenchu 4' (Wii) Revealed

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that From Software is working on a new installment in the Tenchu franchise. After the rather disappointing Tenchu Z, developer K2, who has been acquired by SEGA, has been replaced by Acquire, responsible for the first two installments in the series. No further details were mentioned, but chances that the Wiimote will be used are great, and it is currently scheduled for release in Japan on Oct. 23.

'Stargate Worlds' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain.

Bruce Willis In Talks for 'Kane & Lynch' (ALL) Movie Adaptation

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year we reported that Lionsgate had acquired the movie rights to Eidos' action game Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, with potential actors candidates Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton in the running to play death row escapees, "flawed mercenary" Kane and "medicated psychopath" Lynch, respectively. While there is no news on Billy Bob Thornton, Variety is confirming that Bruce Willis Bruce Willis is negotiating to star as Adam "Kane" Marcus. Simon Crane, who is currently working with Willis as the stunt coordinator on the Touchstone Pictures' The Surrogates.

Electronic Arts Acquires Social Network ThreeSF

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 12:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts announced it has acquired ThreeSF,, a social network for gamers started by Napster founder Shawn Fanning. Financial terms were not disclosed. More information about EA's plans for ThreeSF will be available in the weeks ahead.

'John Tiller's Battleground Civil War' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In John Tiller's Battleground Civil War is a turn-based strategy game where gamers can refight famous battles like Shiloh, Antietam, Bull Run, and Gettysburg with fantastic realism and an intuitive interface. This update resolve a sound-related crash issue that could arise when reaching the time limit of a scenario.

'Madden NFL 09' (ALL) Backtrack & Virtual Training Center - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 6:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience.

PS3 Consumes Five Times More Electricity Than Fridge

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 5:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A study by an Australian consumer agency revealed that videogame consoles and plasma flat-screen TVs are power hungry appliances, even when they are on stand-by. Top of the list is the PlayStation 3, which according to the study would cost almost five times more than it would take to run a refrigerator for the same yearly period. Topping off the list are plasma TVs, desktop computers, Xbox 360, laptops, stereo systems and DVD players.

Various Game Trailers #1357

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 4:54 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:

  • Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Moscow Demo Trailer
  • World War II General Commander - Operation: Watch on the Rhine - Trailer
  • Ship Simulator 2008: New Horizons - Trailer
  • Command and Destroy DS [NDS] - Trailer
  • Cake Mania 2 [NDS] - Trailer
  • Alone in the Dark [ALL] - Combat Trailer
  • Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Characters Developer Diary


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

'BioShock' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Games' genetically enhanced story-driven action game BioShock is in development for the PS3 with new features and content that heighten the award-winning experience. A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world.

'Guitar Hero: On Tour' (NDS) Partial Tracklist #2

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 2:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time handheld gamers will have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Activision's upcoming Guitar Hero: On Tour offering the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites.

'Fracture' (PS3/X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reshape the battlefield - and the fate - of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before.

'Darkeden' Gets New Dungeons And Experience Boost

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A free-to-play MMORPG, Darkeden invites players into a bleak near-future environment and a brutal conflict between three distinct races-vampires, slayers, and ousters. Joymax has added six new dungeons, some of the fiercest monsters and the boss of them all, Cabracam. In addition, until July 1st players will receive 500% bonus experience points.

Pizza Hut Giving Away $10,000 Gamer Fantasy Package

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pizza Hut is giving you an opportunity to play your favorites in style with the Gamer Fantasy Package, which includes a 60" LG Plasma TV, an X360, Wii, and PS3, a Bose Home Theater System, a Berkline home theater seating set, a popcorn machine, a free one-year subscription to GameFly, and a year’s worth of free pizza.

'Fatal Inertia EX' (PS3) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 12:20 p.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.