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'Last King of Africa' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Focus Home Interactive has signed an agreement with White Birds to publish and distribute Benoît Sokal's first NDS adventure, Last King of Africa, a remake of his PC title Paradise. You are Ann Smith, daughter of the last king of Maurania, whose plane crashes and while suffering from amnesia gets stranded on the other side of the country, in rebel territory.

'The Godfather II' (ALL) First Details

by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Although there has not yet been an official announcement, the development of The Godfather II isn't exactly a secret, as it was originally announced as a trilogy. During the William Blair & Company’s 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference, EA CEO John Riccitiello revealed that "You can play this game both at the street level, much like a GTA-style game, but you can also play it top-down, almost like you’re in an RTS, controlling the strategy of the boroughs so you can see what’s going on."

'Pro Cycling Manager: Tour De France 2008' (PSP/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cyanide's PCM 2008 lets you manage one of the 65 teams, with improved AI, a better recruitment system, more realistic rider progression, extensive customization, and improved gfx. The 2008 edition will also introduce in-door circuit elimination racing, and the PSP version will feature 1vs1 wi-fi multiplayer.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (Wii/PS3/X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War, using the Call of Duty 4 engine, completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.

'Eternity's Child' (NDS/Wii) - Get your Face in the Game

by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alten8 has signed an agreement with Luc Bernard on the creation/publication of NDS & Wii versions of his fantasy adventure game Eternity's Child. If you are interested to get your face immortalized as one of the characters in the game send in a photo or video before July 1st.

Sony Rolls Out PS3 v2.36 And v4.00 PSP Firmware Updates

by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As promised, Sony has released the latest v2.36 PS3 firmware update, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. At the same time Sony also made available a new firmware update for the PSP, bringing it to v4.00 and adding Google Internet search directly to the XMB interface, and the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your Memory Stick PRO Duo.

'BAJA' (PS3/X360) Now Called 'Baja: Edge of Control'

by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Baja: Edge of Control is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open racing worlds combining the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.

Various Game Trailers #1368

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 11:21 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:

  • Battlefield: Bad Company [ALL] - Run Wild Trailer
  • Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Crafting Trailer
  • Spore - Creature Creator Trailer
  • Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon - Trailer #2
  • Vampire Rain: Altered Species [PS3] - Trailer #2
  • Team Fortress 2 - Meet the Scout Trailer
  • Facebreaker [ALL] - Spin Gameplay Trailer
  • Siren: Blood Curse [PS3] - Trailer #3


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

'Way of the Samurai Portable' (PSP) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Acquire is not only working on an all new installment in the Way of the Samurai franchise for PS3, and also developing Tenchu 4 for the Wii, but it is also bringing the original PS2 title to the PSP, adding a Duel mode, playable ad hoc.

'Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 6:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blazing Lizard’s inaugural title Pirates vs. Ninjas series allows up to eight players to compete in the ultimate playground sport as some of the world’s most recognizable icons.

'FaceBreaker' (Wii/PS3/X360) Gets Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 6:48 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.

'Hail to the Chimp' (PS3/X360) Achievements Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hail to the Chimp is a politically charged party game where players battle one another to become the new leader of the Animal Kingdom. Players use the game's unique team-up mechanic, balancing cooperation with competition, to claw their way to victory.

DanceDanceRevolution Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Community Portal

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As part of the 10th anniversary celebration of its best-selling DanceDanceRevolution franchise, Konami launched the official DDR community portal where fans can get together check blog updates from the dev. team, create their own personal profiles, post videos, chat with friends, learn about upcoming DDR releases/events, and write their own blogs.

'Mario Super Sluggers' (Wii) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.

PS3 v2.36 Firmware Soon, v2.40 to Include Trophies, In-game XMB

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 3:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA revealed that a new PS3 firmware update (v2.36) will be launching soon, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. More importantly the 2.40 system software update for PS3 will finally include XMB access in-game, trophies (aka achievements, more details on this to be released in the near future), as well as some other new enhancements.

'Legendary' (PS3/X360/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spark Unlimited's FPS Legendary: The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society, and it is up to you, as the cause of it all, to stop it all.

Create And Share Your Flash Games At SimsCarnival.com

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's The Sims Carnival website has entered open beta, now with added content, features and new game creation options. This games destination website has hundreds of games of all kinds and creators are adding more every day. There is bound to be a game that you love -- and if not, you can make it!

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09' (ALL) Gets A Performance Coach - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 1:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.

Nickelodeon Launches Gaming & Virtual Worlds Division

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

To provide its audiences with more innovative gaming and virtual world experiences, Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group has formed new Games and Virtual Worlds Groups that will encompass gaming initiatives across all relevant platforms including: online and PC games; handheld and console games; and will include the company’s casual games sites.

'Interpol' (XBLA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to track down the evil Dr. Chaos by following his path of destruction to exotic locales around the world. Interpol presents a challenging, addictive spy hunt for the whole family, whether you’re sleuthing solo or cooperating with up to four other agents.