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'XIII Century: Death or Glory' - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 7:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

XIII Century: Death or Glory is a 3D RTS that combines Risk-style global strategy game play with real-time tactical action. The game immerses players in the Middle Ages, into a world of noble knights and ruthless nomads, a world of courageous deeds and internal wars.

'Hell's Kitchen: The Game' (ALL) Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ludia Inc. announced that it will create video games based on Granada's "Hell's Kitchen" TV series, starring Gordon Ramsey. The multi-year, worldwide exclusive agreement will see Ludia bring "Hell's Kitchen" games across all major platforms including PC, console and mobile (thanks FS). British humor, or lack thereof, and name calling are free of charge ...

'rFactor' - v1.255F Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 5:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Image Space has released a new patch for its racing title rFactor. This update brings your retail game to v1.255 and addresses a number of online security issues, adds additional overall stability and synchronizes existing users with the retail DVD version recently released in Europe.

'American Civil War: The Blue and the Gray' Coming to Retail

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

CDV has signed a publishing agreement with AGEOD for its historically accurate operational-level turn-based game, American Civil War: The Blue and the Gray, placing players at the head of the USA or CSA during the American Civil War.

'SimCity Societies' - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an all-new, revolutionary feature set, SimCity Societies allows players to construct not only the cities they desire, but create their cultures, societal behaviors and environments as well.

Microsoft's Xbox Division Makes Profit

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Unlike the gloomy Sony news from earlier today, Microsoft's latest quarterly financial result reveals that its Entertainment and Devices Division (Games for Windows and Xbox branch) has turned its longtime red numbers into black. While its overall business keeps thriving, with a 27% revenue increase amounting to $13.76 billion, the games division came back from a $142M operating loss to close September with $165M profit, probably in no small part due to Halo 3's success.

'AMF Bowling: Pinbusters!' (Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

AMF Bowling: Pinbusters! allows you to experience the excitement of the lanes alone or with up to three players. Utilizing the Wii Remote, Pinbusters! caters to any gamer looking for pick up and play action in a festive, party atmosphere.

'Ninja Gaiden Sigma' (PS3) Gets More Downloadable Content

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 2:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tecmo has released the third, and final, downloadable survival mode for its PS3 exclusive action adventure game, Ninja Gaiden Sigma. The “Rachel Master” ($2.99) download features five survival battles in which after completing them, the player will have access to Rachel’s new hair style.

'Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends' (NDS/Wii) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cooking Mama 2 promises more culinary fun and even tastier gameplay as Mama cooks up a spicy storm with new recipes, twice as many mini-games and an all-new multiplayer mode to challenge other players to a ‘cook off’, Mama style.

Codemasters Opens Additional 'RF Online' World

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

RF Online is a free-to-play MMORPG that delivers an epic mix of traditional fantasy and futuristic sci-fi. Set in the deep space galaxy of Novus, three races compete in an ultimate struggle for power and resource. Codemasters recent decision to make the game subscription free seems to pay off as today it opened a new world to accommodate the influx of new players.

'The Witcher' - v1.1 Patch, Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 12:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

'Rock Band' (PS3/X360) Online Community Features

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering online connectivity. Harmonix revealed today details for the ROCKBAND.com social community website, which will launch on release date.

'Star Trek: Conquest' (PS2/Wii) - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Trek: Conquest is a blend of strategy and intense action set in “The Next Generation” era. Players take control of Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Cardassian, Dominion, and Breen forces and lead them in a campaign to control the galaxy, one planet at a time.

'World in Conflict' (X360/PC) - v1.002 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer. Massivehas released the promised v1.002 patch, primarily adding new functionality for server administration, updates to Massgate and fixes to various performance and stability issues.

'Mass Effect' (X360) Romance Gossip - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.

Bethesda Parent Company Reels in $300M Investment

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media Inc. announced the closing of a $300 million investment by Providence Equity Partners Inc, in order to fund future growth, increase game development and publishing, facilitate acquisitions, and finance MMOGs.

'Assassin's Creed' (PS3/X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in 1191 AD, the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

'Boogie' (NDS/PS2) - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As we revealed a few weeks ago, EA officially announced that Boogie is coming to the NDS/PS2. Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills.

'Europa Universalis: Rome' Closed Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Europa Universalis: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc., making each and every game infinitely customizable and truly unique. Paradox has opened the BETA application for EU: Rome.

'Motorstorm' (PS3) v3.0 Update Adds Dualshock3 Support

by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a frenzied and chaotic environment awash with grit, mud and petrol. Tomorrow (Oct.25th) Sony will release a new v3.0 update addressing various issues with the game, but most importantly adding vibration support for DUALSHOCK 3 controller.