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'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Weezer Trackpack

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV and Harmonix announced that the next addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be a triple trackpack from Weezer, including Dreamin', The Greatest Man that Ever Lived, and Troublemaker. That is on top of the previously announced full Pixies album Doolittle on June 24.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation' (PS3) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 1:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.

'The Abbey' - German v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and only one man can put a stop to the slaughter. In the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, the player's task is to shed light on the mystery.

'Guitar Hero: World Tour' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) Preliminary Tracklist - Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision's next installment in the GH franchise will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).

'FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage' (X360/PC) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FlatOut Ultimate Carnage is rebuilt from the ground up and specifically developed to take advantage of the additional feature sets and improved processing ability to produce an entirely new, breathtaking FlatOut experience. Originally scheduled for a worldwide release in June, it is currently scheduled in Europe for July 11, 2008.

'Soulcalibur IV' (PS3/X360) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.

Second Life Celebrates 5th Birthday With a Virtual World Fair

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Linden Lab announced that it will hold a two-week long Virtual World Fair to celebrate the 5th birthday of its 3D virtual world Second Life, hosting a series of roundtable discussions, parties and exhibits that showcase the vast creativity of Residents as well as groundbreaking organizational uses of the Second Life platform.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) Coming in November - New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

'Sudden Strike III: Ardennes Offensive' - v1.4 Beta Addon/Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:01 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.

'NCAA Football 09' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live - New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCAA Football 09 focuses on wide-open collegiate style gameplay featuring unique animations that you will only find in college football, unveiling the new Break Away Animation Engine which allows gamers to break in and out of moves.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) $10,000 Art Contest

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 9:50 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. All fan-submitted Ayumi illustrations received by Aug. 31st will be judged by a jury of specialists, with the winner taking home $3,000.

'StoneAge 2' Accepting Sign-ups for Closed Beta

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the prehistoric ages, StoneAge 2, DigiPark's casual MMORPG, brings a mixture of dinosaurs of unimaginable heights and invisible spirits who help humans roam altered terrains such as dungeons and arid desserts. Manga and anime fans can register for the closed beta test.

'Warfare' Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 9:30 a.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.

Friday, June 20, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 8:56 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:

'ArchLord' to Get Free Content Update #3

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. In the coming weeks ArchLord will get a free expansion, Episode 3: Spirits Awakening, adding new zones, new class skills, monsters, armor, items, abilities etc...

'Infinite Undiscovery' (X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.

'Alone in the Dark' (ALL) System Requirements, Online Activation Revealed

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 4:23 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 action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

'Too Human' (X360) Defender SkillTree - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

'UFC 2009 Undisputed' (PS3/X360) Officially Announced

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ announced UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world,

Atari's Gamers Day 2008 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Atari's Gamers Day 2008 lineup: