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Caffeinated Games Founded by 'SOCOM', 'Lord of The Rings' Veteran

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Indie developer Caffeinated Games announced its formation, founded by the former Lead Tools Engineer of Zipper Interactive (SOCOM) Greg Chudecke who prior to Zipper worked on Backyard Skateboarding (Atari) and Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Black Label Games), and revealed it will focused on the creation of original AAA games.

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (PS3/X360) Beta Coming June 25

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. Now that Capcom launched Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, it revealed that the SSFIITHD beta will be available June 25, 2008.

Pixel Mine Launches 'Fireteam Reloaded'

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fireteam Reloaded is a fast paced sports-like team-based, multiplayer action game with integrated voice communication fueled by furious combat in a futuristic battleground setting featuring 4 unique game-play modes, and 3 character classes.

'Brave: Shaman's Challenge' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brave: Shaman's Challenge is a puzzle game with an intricate storyline and thoughtful, strategic gameplay. Taking place in a land called Native America, Brave: Shaman's Challenge follows a young boy named Brave in his quest to protect everything he holds dear.

'Fatal Inertia EX' (PS3) Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 10:12 a.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.

'Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People' (Wii/PC) - 8 Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use/abuse of inventory items.

'Wizard101' Now Accepting Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KingsIsle Entertainment's for Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters. Fans interested in participating can now sign up for the closed beta test.

'Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise' (NDS) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise players will inherit a neglected garden on Piñata Island and turn it into a piñata paradise by tending to all aspects of cleaning the garden, growing and maintaining vegetation, caring for and breeding piñatas, as well as attracting new piñata species.

NaturalMotion and NVIDIA Team Up to Bring a New Level of Realism to Games

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NVIDIA and NaturalMotion announced that they have teamed up to offer game developers and publishers easy-to-use, highly integrated solutions for adding animation and physics in next-generation games.

'BioShock' (PS3) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 8:22 a.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.

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' (ALL) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.

'New International Track & Field' (NDS) Multiplayer Details - 94 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The New International Track & Field features over 20 different athletic events, with several unlockable characters from other Konami franchises, such as Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 and Sparkster from Rocket Knight Adventures.

'Orchard' Announced

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Put on your green thumb as Majesco announced Orchard, developed by BoomZap Entertainment, an engaging simulation that tasks players with managing all aspects of a growing orchard and roadside farm stand business.

'Disciples III: Renaissance' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.

'American McGee's Grimm' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 6:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

American McGee's Grimm is a story-driven action-adventure game where the player interacts with a compelling collection of vividly drawn characters inhabiting a world built around twisted takes on the best-known tales in Western fiction.

'Unreal Tournament 3' (X360) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.

20% of Casual Video Games Audience is Disabled

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A survey conducted by Information Solutions Group, revealed tens of millions of disabled consumers have gravitated to "casual" video games as a source of relief or distraction from their infirmities, as well as a sense of accomplishment or belonging.

'Top Spin 3' (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players, as well as legendary players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. Players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.

'Turok' (ALL) Movie in the Works?

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turok is a story-driven FPS set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Take on the role of former Black Ops turned Special Forces commando Joseph Turok on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically altered planet. Flags of our Fathers star Adam Beach revealed that he has been approached to play Native American super-hero, the series based on a comic book after all, Turok, which should appear in theaters in a few years.

'Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Civilization Revolution delivers features like real-time interaction between leaders, multi-player capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, which transports the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never experienced before.