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'Football Manager' (ALL) Series Gets In-Game Ads

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In-game advertising company IGA Worldwide announced an exclusive partnership deal with SEGA Europe and Sports Interactive for forthcoming titles in the Football Manager series, including the Massively Multiplayer Online version, Football Manager Live.

PlayStation Store Gets Rock Band Tracks and Game/Movie Trailers

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, adding The Car's self-titled album from 30 years ago to Rock Band's repertoire (All Mixed Up, Bye Bye Love, Don’t Cha Stop, Good Times Roll, I’m in Touch with Your World, Just What I Needed, Moving in Stereo, My Best Friend’s Girl, and You’re All I’ve Got Tonight for $1.99/$14.99), and the usual game/movie trailers.

'Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon' (PS3/X360) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon follows Crypto on a journey of enlightenment and hi-fi destruction as he faces his most dangerous enemy yet and lampoons the pop culture of the Funked Out 1970s.

Video Games Can Cause More Than Just Virtual Eyestrain

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

When video game enthusiasts become engrossed in the game, their eyes are glued to the screen. The Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA) says that gamers of all ages often suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

'Dimensity' - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 12:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dagger Games' Dimensity combines dynamic hack & slash features with classic role-play and modern strategic elements. It invites you to take journeys, lead armies, achieve goals and unveil mysteries by involving yourself in unpredictable struggles.

'Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile' Re-Release, Demo, Content Patch Coming

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Children of the Nile is a strategy game where citizens who behave like real people are your primary resource. As their leader, you must build a place in which they can live and work, establishing a relationship of trust and cooperation which you then leverage to build a lasting civilization, and bring it to its cultural peak.

'Valhalla Knights 2' (PSP) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valhalla Knights 2 is making a return with more features, content and freedom of customization, allowing players to create the ultimate battle party. Additional races, job classes, weapons and monsters enhance the real-time tactical team combat.

'Dracula: Origin' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dracula Origin is a gothic adventure game, where you, as Professor Van Helsing, are devoted to the elimination of Dracula. Preventing Dracula from finding and using the antediluvian manuscript; you must help everyone who crossed paths with the count and refused to serve him.

'Splatterhouse' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.

'Samba De Amigo' (Wii) Gets Euro Release Date

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in the arcades is shaking its way onto the Wii! Keeping the beat with over 40 songs on a Samba-inspired sound track, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas and compete with friends to see who has the best moves.

'The Political Machine 2008' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Political Machine 2008 is a strategy game that lets gamers take a shot at running for President, allowing you to design a candidate or choose a pre-existing one and campaign across the country against either a human opponent or a computer controlled opponent.

'Don King Presents: Prizefighter' (ALL) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Don King Presents: Prizefighter is a documentary-style boxing game, featuring a documentary-style narrative career mode, training, and will require you to also manage personal relationships outside of the ring. To accurately capture different eras of boxing atmosphere, Venom Games compiled more than 70 songs to complement the game, from rock to rap to metal to soul and funk.

Thursday, May 29, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 9:52 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:

'Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff' (NDS) Coming to Wii in 2009 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tecmo's Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff delivers to long time fans and newcomers easy to employ controls, fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football.

Sid Meier Enters Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sid Meier, creator of the Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise and Director of Creative Development at 2K's Firaxis Games development studio, has officially won more game awards than any other video game creator according to the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008.

'Sudden Strike III: Ardennes Offensive' French Artillery - Screens

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 8:51 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.

cdv Europe Signs Publishing Agreement With Gamecock

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

cdv Software and US publisher Gamecock Media Group have signed a strategic agreement that grants cdv AG exclusive rights to license, market and distribute Gamecock’s titles in Europe.

'SimCity Creator' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts announced the first details for SimCity Creator, an open-ended, highly creative game with a sense of humor that allows players to utilize the distinctive gameplay aspects of the Wii and NDS to create, enjoy and destroy epic cities.

'Summer Athletics' (PS2/Wii/X360/PC) Coming to North America - Screens

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Summer Athletics brings sports right into your living room: exciting competitions in over 25 of the most popular summer sports disciplines, such as sprinting, hurdles, cycling, archery, javelin, hammer throw, and swimming, will provide long-lasting fun.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' Crafting System Revealed

by Rainier on May 29, 2008 @ 5:57 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.