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'Ninja Gaiden II' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.

'The Swarm' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Swarm is a 3D action/adventure game, where the player will face the challenge of surviving in a wasted Moscow that shows the scars of the alien attack, defending himself against other humans looking for scraps of food, and from the dangerous aliens.

'Left 4 Dead' (X360/PC) Gets Further Delayed

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a co-operative multiplayer action game, using the Source Engine, and also introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology. Originally slated for late 2007, delayed until Q1 2008, then rescheduled for Aug./Sept., in a recent interview Valve's Doug Lombardi revealed that while the game is basically complete it will now launch simultaneously on Xbox 360 and PC in November 2008.

'Stronghold Crusader Extreme' Goes Gold - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stronghold Crusader Extreme features huge battles with over 10000 units on screen, a new Extreme Trail which will test even the best Crusader players and a new tactical aid bar which allows you to unleash super moves on your enemies.

'NBA 2K9' (ALL) Cover Athlete to be Revealed During NBA Finals

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Sports announced that the cover athlete for the its NBA 2K9 basketball video game will be revealed through a 30 second TV spot scheduled to air during the NBA Countdown pre-game show for Game One of the 2008 NBA Finals, June 5 on ABC.

'One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Ep. 1' (Wii) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While details about Namco Bandai's One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Ep. 1 are slim, several characters will return from the Unlimited Adventure, while the Wiimote will be used for fighting and fishing alike.

'The Lord of the Rings Online' Coming to Consoles?

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TLotR: Shadows of Angmar allows players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experiencing an evolving recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish unique reputations, discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships. Turbine's Jeffrey Steefel revealed that while there is nothing to announce yet, the developer intends to use its multi-platform license, and judging from the jobs page, a console port is very likely.

'Warhammer: Battle March' (X360/PC) Goblins Units - Screens

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Battle March builds upon the original's tactical foundation to offer new units for each army as well as an original campaign and new online modes.

'Moto Racer DS' (NDS) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moto Racer DS will be the first true multi-discipline motorbike game for the NDS. Moto Racer DS features 4 different disciplines: Moto GP, Traffic, Freestyle, and Supercross. The exciting arcade gameplay is now powered by the use of the stylus, and the multi-player mode up to 6 riders using WiFi!

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

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 9:30 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.

'Football SuperStars' Gets Delayed

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Football SuperStars is an MMO, developed by ex-Climax Online boss Rik Alexander's Monumental Games, allowing players to meet within a utopian soccer-styled virtual world and take part in 3, 5, 7 and 11-a-side football matches. Originally scheduled for a summer release, it is now slated for late 2008.

'Dynasty Warriors 6' (PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Tactical Action experience, with completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally depictions.

Friday, May 23, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 8:24 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:

'Lost Planet: Colonies Edition' (X360/PC) Weapons & Achievements - 45 Screens

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 6:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost Planet: Colonies adds an 11 mission campaign, Score Attack and Time Trial Battle Mode, four new multiplayer maps, four new playable characters, 10 new weapons and no less than seven new game modes, such as Akrid Hunting and Akrid Egg.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'World in Conflict' - v1.008 Patch Details, Coming Next Week

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Massive Entertainment announced that the World in Conflict update 8 is coming next week, fixing balancing and bug issues and introduces some new features, like improved in-game voting, new ignore functions and improved network code stability. There are also several additions to Massgate, including new banners and new explanatory texts for missing content.

'Mount & Blade' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 6:14 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...

'Supreme Commander' (X360) Gets New Date, Demo Coming Soon

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Supreme Commander puts gamers in control of one of three factions fighting to control the future of mankind. The x360 version will include exclusive new units, updated maps and new multiplayer modes. Originally scheduled for April, SupCom is now set for July 1st, and a singleplayer demo will be available on Xbox Live shortly, giving fans a chance to check out the Tutorial Mode and Skirmish Game Mode.

'Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise' (NDS) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 5:49 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.

THQ Brings 'Legend: Hand of God' to North America

by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Legend: Hand of God is an action RPG set in a fantasy world where you guide your hero in his quest against evil, fighting your way through action filled battles.