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Cheyenne Mountain to Self-Publish 'Stargate Worlds'

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. Developer Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment has set up a subsidiary FireSky to publish Stargate Worlds, as well as other unannounced titles.

'Saints Row 2' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.

'Guitar Hero III' (ALL) Trackpack Includes Def Leppard's Nine Lives

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision has partnered with Def Leppard to bring an epic three-song track pack to Guitar Hero III that will give fans an exclusive opportunity to sample the band's upcoming radio single "Nine Lives," five days before their upcoming studio album Songs from the Sparkle Lounge releases on April, 29, 2008.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PS3/X360) - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.

'Ace Combat' Franchise Sells More Than 10 Million Copies

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai Games announced that the Ace Combat series has surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide since it launched on the PSOne back in 1995, while Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War for the PS2 has surpassed one million units sold in North America.

'Elite Forces: Unit 77' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 4:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game of action and strategy in which the player must wisely use the abilities of all four members of Unit 77 as you battle your way through inhospitable jungles, scorching deserts, endure harsh and deadly arctic conditions as you fight to rescue the hostages and defeat the terrorists.

Pre-Order 'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (ALL) And Get Early Access

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Everyone who pre-orders will get access to Hyboria several days prior to the retail launch.

'Summer Athletics' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

German game publisher dtp entertainment and Hamburg development studio 49Games announce their latest multi-platform sports game Summer Athletics. Players can expect an abundance of disciplines from a variety of summer sports in this title.

'Kung Fu Panda' (ALL) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on Dreamworks' upcoming CG-animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, Po (voiced by Jack Black), who must somehow become a Kung Fu Master in order to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung.

'Jumpgate Evolution' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

European Xbox 360 Sales Doubled After Price Cut

by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced that European sales have more than doubled in the wake of its March 14 retail price adjustment to an entry-level estimated retail price of £159.99.

'Afro Samurai' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 10:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai is the cutting edge game that delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that’s literally dripping in style.

Namco Bandai's Editors' Day 2008 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 8:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Namco Bandai's Editor's Day 2008 lineup:

'Team Fortress 2' Goldrush Map - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Team Fortress 2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... Goldrush is coming in the next few weeks, while the medic is getting 3 new weapons (The Blutsaugher, Critzcrieg and the Ubersaw) as well as 36 new achievements.

Various Game Trailers #1319

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 5:53 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:

  • Iron Man [ALL] - Comic-Con Trailer
  • Facebreaker [ALL] - Trailer #3

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

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 5:50 p.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.

Original 'Soulcalibur' (DC) Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yesterday Namco Bandai held its annual Gamer's Day and apart from revealing SoulCalibur IV's release date, it also announced that the original Dreamcast title is coming exclusively to Xbox Live Arcade. As with most XBLA title SoulCalibur will get upgraded graphics, and leaderboards spanning every character and mode, but unfortunately no multiplayer over Live, only local-play Versus mode, as well as standard Arcade, Training, and Survival modes. Currently scheduled for summer 2008 release.

'Death Jr.: Root of Evil' (Wii) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience life after death as the Grim Reaper’s teenage son Death Jr. (aka DJ), and his school sweetheart Pandora, as they embark on a journey to free DJ’s captured father and complete their school science project at the same time! Eidos is bringing Death Jr. to the Wii with 480p support, split screen co-op, voiceovers, improved textures and more.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 4:49 p.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:

'Rocky & Bullwinkle' (X360) DVD Giveaway Contest

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

ZEN Studios announced a Rocky & Bullwinkle DVD giveaway contest to coincide with the release of its new fast-paced party game on Xbox Live Arcade, Rocky & Bullwinkle. Be among the first to earn all 13 Rocky & Bullwinkle XBLA game achievements for your chance to win!