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'NHL 2K9' (ALL) Also Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Sports announced that it is bringing NHL 2K9 to Nintendo's newest console, the first and only officially licensed NHL and NHLPA video game for Wii. NHL 2K9 will offer fans the opportunity to play like the pros using the Wii Remote controller as a hockey stick, and play hockey in a wholly unique experience like never before.

'Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Starring action star and famous gamer Vin Diesel, Wheelman will take you on a white knuckle thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona. Featuring car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences, Wheelman will deliver powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline.

'Spider-man: Web of Shadows' (ALL) Comic-Con Model Vote

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The official Spider-Man: Web of Shadows web site has kicked off a new vote allowing Spider-Man fans to take control of the Web of Shadows campaign. Help pick the model who will appear at San Diego Comic-Con dressed up as Black Cat, tailor-made exactly to the specifications of the in-game character costumes. The vote will last until Monday, June 16th, when Spider-Man fans will then pick who will be portraying Mary Jane at Comic-Con.

'LEGO Batman' (ALL) Nightwing, Clayface and Bane Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building/operating vehicles in co-op gameplay.

'Football SuperStars' Gets In-game Ads From PUMA

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 10:36 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. PUMA has signed a deal with CyberSports that will see its products and branding incorporated interactively in the game play.

'Fatal Inertia EX' (PS3) - 21 New Screens

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

'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines' - v5.4 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 10:01 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 v5.4 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.

'Beyond Protocol' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beyond Protocol is an MMORTS game that places you in a time where billions of Earth's exiles seek out the leadership of a few. You are placed in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions, leadership, and desire will bring forth changes sought by all who decide to step Beyond Protocol.

'Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 integrates a tiered fitness regimen, expert advice and exercise techniques from the charismatic Jillian Michaels, known from the TV series "The Biggest Loser, delivering a focused workout that will help players reach their own personal fitness goals by using the Wii Balance Board.

'The Lost Crown: A Ghosthunting Adventure' Coming to Europe

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Got Game's The Lost Crown: A Ghosthunting Adventure combines a dense, rich, spine-tingling story inspired by classic ghost stories with today's modern ghost hunting techniques.

'Asterix Brain Trainer' (NDS) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Asterix Brain Trainer is packed with entertaining mini-games led by everyone’s favourite Gallic hero, Asterix, which make puzzles, memory games and problem solving more fun than ever.

In-game Advertising to More Than Double in Five Years

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buoyed by a vibrant video game industry that is enjoying unprecedented growth, eMarketer projects that US in-game advertising spending will increase from $295 million in 2007 to $650 million in 2012.

Guitar & Rock Heroes Get New Internet Music Channel

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Heroes is the first streaming music channel that plays nothing but the guitar-driven rock music found in today’s hot music video games. Now any player, at any time, anywhere can log on and hear tracks especially selected for “guitar heroes” in “rock bands.”

'Still Life 2' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microïds announced Still Life 2, developed by Gameco Studios, a real-time 3D adventure game where you play FBI agent and profiler Victoria McPherson, investigating some of North America's most difficult and darkest crimes.

'Guitar Hero: On Tour' (NDS) Bundle Announced

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time handheld gamers will have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Guitar Hero: On Tour offering the most diverse set list of master tracks in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites. The bundle includes the game, and a Silver/Black NDS branded with the Guitar Hero logo, for a limited time only.

'Unreal Tournament 3' (X360) Gets Date And 'Gears of War 2' Multiplayer Video

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 5:10 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.

'Mata Hari' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mata Hari as a classic point-and-click PC adventure game that will tell a story based on the legendary dancer and spy, Mata Hari. The story and game design will be created by Hanover-based studio, 4Head.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' Soundtrack Announced

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 4:41 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 that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Funcom is releasing a special 2CD soundtrack, sending you on a spellbinding musical journey throughout Hyboria.

'Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock' (ALL) to Rock The Isle Of Wight Festival

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Get a chance to perform on the same stage as The Sex Pistols, The Kaiser Chiefs and The Police in front of thousands of concert-goers.

'Panzerkrieg: Burning Horizon II' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Panzerkrieg: Burning Horizon II is a grand real time strategy game and sequel of CDV's Blitzkrieg: Burning Horizon. Three epic campaigns (German, Soviet and Allied) will let you experience the intensity of World War Two battles to a tactical depth never seen before.