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Realtime Worlds Buys Back 'All Points Bulletin' (X360/PC) from Webzen

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

APB is an MMOG featuring an immersive urban-based community where players choose between playing the criminals or catching the crooks, carrying out or thwart opposed crimes and build up areas of the city they control. The recent $50 million investment seems to be opening a lot of doors for RtW, as it bought back the worldwide publishing rights from Webzen.

Wii Shop Channel Expands With Duo of Classic Titles

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: River City Ransom, and Phantasy Star III Generations of Doom.

'Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood' (NDS) - 60 New Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioWare is creating a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, mixing a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure.

Monday, April 21, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 5:21 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:

'Metal Gear Online' (PS3) Beta Launch Delayed, Test Extended

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 4:49 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. While the actual beta has been available for download for a few days, it seems server issues have delayed the actual start "until further notice," but at the same time extending the test period with a few extra days. Read more for the official statement...

UPDATE: Konami announced that the beta will now commence on April 25 at 11:00 PM PST.

'1942: Joint Strike' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the 194X series of WWII-themed vertical shooters, but will stand out as its own unique entry in the series. Gameplay will resemble the classic 2D style that gamers expect, but the game utilises a full 3D engine.

'The Golden Horde' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Golden Horde, using Ancient Wars: Sparta's AWE engine, is a historical 3D RTS based on real events that took place at the beginning of XII century, the times of mighty warriors and military leaders whose power and daring instilled courage in common soldiers.

'Fate of Hellas' - v1.4 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Fate of Hellas is an expansion for World Forge's 3D RTS Ancient Wars: Sparta, and will feature an updated engine with improved visuals, two new campaigns with 7 missions each, and a new playable faction, the Macedonians.

'Animal Boxing' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Animal Village is a peaceful backwater where tigers and gazelles, cats and dogs, elephants and mice live in peaceful harmony. That is, until the new boxing gym returns Mother Nature to her senses and the crazy fist fighting begins to see who the King of the Animal Kingdom really is.

'Commander: Europe at War' - v1.06 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of turn-based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software. A new demo has been released with the latest v1.06 code, adding balance changes, general improvements, map and scenario updates, etc.

'Mythos' - 38 New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2008 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld – a fantasy world arising from the ashes of an epoch-long war of darkness – players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments.

Various Game Trailers #1322

by Rainier on April 20, 2008 @ 8:28 a.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:

  • Team Fortress 2 [ALL] - Meet the Scout Trailer


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

'The Darkness 2' (PS3/X360) Revealed

by Rainier on April 20, 2008 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally licensed by Majesco, but sold off to 2K Games, The Darkness is based on Top Cow's comic book series, and developed by Starbreeze Studios. Knowing its background it comes as no surprise that during the TOP COW discussion panel at this weekend's NY Comic-con, it was revealed that The Darkness 2 is in the works, "We can't say Darkness and video game sequel in the same sentence, so Darkness. Wink. Sequel."

'Valkyria Chronicles' (PS3) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 20, 2008 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

'Secret Files: Tunguska' (NDS/Wii) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on April 20, 2008 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Secret Files: Tunguska is a point-and-click adventure game based on the mysterious Tunguska phenomenon that occurred in July 1908, in which the Siberian region of Tunguska was engulfed in an inferno of flames that turned everything into debris and ashes.

Activision Shuts Down Underground Development Studio

by Rainier on April 19, 2008 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Following this week's Enemy Territory: Quake Wars preview event, Activision has confirmed that it is shutting down its internal Underground Development studio. Acquired by Activision in 2002, the studio previously known as Z-Axis, known for titles such as Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX and Aggressive Inline, is finishing up the PS3 port of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. The 45 employees are being given the opportunity to work at other Activision studios.

'Kung Fu Panda' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2008 @ 12:31 p.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.

'C&C 3: Kane's Wrath' (X360/PC) Multiplayer Map Pack Available NOW

by Rainier on April 19, 2008 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign. EA has released the special bonus tournament multiplayer maps which were previously exclusive to people who had pre-ordered the expansion.

'The Incredible Hulk' (ALL) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2008 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fueled with fury, SEGA’s The Incredible Hulk features key moments from the film, as well as additional plot lines and characters from the character’s rich comic-book universe. Players smash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world.

'Siren: New Translation' (PS3) Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on April 19, 2008 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It's time to get creepy again as Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced that is developing a remake of the PS2 horror game Forbidden Siren. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan on July 24th, Siren: New Translation will have a demo on PSN Japan next week. No word on when we may see it in North America or Europe yet.