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'Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy, is a frenetic geometric side-scrolling shooter that lets players craft the game to their liking by building their own levels, ships and enemy ships. In addition, players can absorb the pieces and weapons of destroyed enemy ships to bolster their own defenses during battle.

CBS to Acquire GameSpot Parent Company CNet

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 7:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CBS CEO Leslie Moonves announced that it has agreed to buy online technology news and entertainment company CNet Networks Inc. for about $1.75 billion, which includes News.com, TV.com, Mp3.com, MySimon and GameSpot.

'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' (PS3) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 7:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.

'Halo 4' Announcement Coming Soon?

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 7:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It has been rumored quite a few times already that while Bungie may be taking a break from the Halo franchise, it doesn't mean a fourth installment is out of the question. On the contrary, Brothers in Arms developer Gearbox Software, who ported the original Halo to PC, is said to be secretly working on Halo 4. According to The Space Oddity the game will be a prequel, possibly titled Halo: Forerunner, and an announcement is to be expected very soon.

'Mount & Blade' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive has signed Mount & Blade, a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat. A new beta demo is also available...

Shockwave Productions Now Called Air to Air Simulations

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

High-end flight simulation developer Shockwave Productions has rebranded its corporate name to Air to Air Simulations in order to avoid any further confusion with online gaming website Shockwave.

'The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff brings a selection of must-have items from IKEA to key living spaces in your Sims’ home focused on the bedroom, the living room and the home office. Now you can give your Sims’ home a makeover with new furniture and décor based on stylish designs by IKEA!

'Overlord: Raising Hell' (PS3) Demo On PSN - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a seriously twisted fantasy world, Overlord: Raising Hell is an action adventure that has players being ruthless, determined, and even a little despotic as they pillage lands and conquer kingdoms in order to be proclaimed the all-powerful Overlord. Codemastes has released a demo for its twisted fantasy game on PlayStation Network.

Nintendo Slapped With $21 Million Fine In Patent Infringement Lawsuit

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Back in 2006 Texas based Anascape Ltd. filed suit against Nintendo and Microsoft for infringing on one of its patents (3D controller with vibration) it had filed in 2000. While Microsoft immediately settled out of court, Nintendo decided to go all the way and fight the lawsuit. Now Federal court has ruled in favor of Anascape and awarded it a settlement of $21 million. Nintendo plans to file an appeal in order to reduce the penalty.

'Space Chimps' (NDS/PS2/Wii/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Chimps, based on the upcoming CGI-animated movie, is a 1-2 player action/adventure game that chronicles the quest of Ham and Luna as they overcome the perils of an alien planet in search of Earth's lost Infinity Space Probe.

'Beyond Good & Evil 2' (ALL) In Pre-Production

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Back in late 2003 Ubisoft released its action/adventure Beyond Good & Evil to much critical acclaim but unfortunately that did not translate into sales numbers and the franchise was abandoned. In an interview with French magazine JeuxVideo, Rayman's Michel Ancel revealed that we can expect to see Jade again, as BG&E 2 has been in pre-production for over a year, even though Ubisoft has not given its final approval yet.

'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines' - v5.3 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v5.3 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.

'Art of Murder: FBI Confidential' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Art of Murder: FBI Confidential, created by by the team who made Schizm, Sentinel and Reah, is a point & click adventure where the player takes on the role of an FBI agent, whose task is to solve a series of macabre murders of wealthy, well-to-do citizens.

Sony Rolls Out v2.35 PS3 Firmware Update

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out the v2.35 PS3 system software update, and the relatively minor update improves stability of some PS3 titles, but unfortunately did not give any details whatsoever. However SCEA stated that "to clarify that this upcoming firmware update isn't related to GTA IV. For those of you who may still have an issue playing the game on your PS3, we have identified a solution that should resolve the issue. You can contact SCEA Consumer Services for support.

'Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit' (PS3/X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is Namco Bandai's next title in the DBZ franchise. Burst Limit will be similar to the DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi series (published by Atari in Europe and North America) and have online multiplayer, be cut-scene driven and support 16/9. Play through two battles from the Saiyan Saga in this demo.

'Goin' Downtown' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Goin´ Downtown, using Silver Style's Toon shading technology, takes you to a futuristic metropolis to take up the challenge of an exciting point & click adventure. You are the charismatic hero Jake who earns his living as a mediocre and frustrated cop in the year 2072.

'Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII' (PSP) Gets Euro Release Date

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII takes fans on an exciting journey through the origin of the FFVII saga in an all-new action-packed experience, featuring inspiring visuals, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an engaging battle system.

'Deco Online' Goes Open Beta

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 4:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Deco Online is a free-to-play 3D MMORPG that puts players of all ages deep into the fantastic story of two warring nations. As a legendary swordsman, a fierce archer, or a master of wizardry, players will constantly be challenged by the opposing nation and by monsters that lurk around every corner.

'Don King Presents: Prizefighter' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2008 @ 5:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Don King Presents: Prizefighter is a documentary-style boxing game, developed by Rocky: Legends' Venom Games, featuring a documentary-style narrative career mode, training, and will require you to also manage personal relationships outside of the ring.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' Scheduled for Second Half of 2008

by Rainier on May 14, 2008 @ 5:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend with new levels of power, new dungeons and encounters, a new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King. Vivendi's latest financial results, the games division's revenue dropped 24% compared to last year when The Burning Crusade launched, reveals that Wrath of the Lich King is scheduled for second half of 2008.