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'Assassin's Creed' and 'Rainbow Six Vegas 2' Delayed on PC

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has quietly pushed back two of its major upcoming PC titles. Assassin's Creed, originally planned for release in March, is now scheduled for April 8, while the PC edition of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will come on April 15, a few weeks after its console brethren, which are due next week (thanks FiringSquad). No particular reasons for the delays were given.

'Two Worlds' (X360/PC) Tainted Blood DLC Rolled Out

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tthe first of two downloadable content expansions for the open-world RPG Two Worlds has been released. This Tainted Blood expansion (600 MP) adds 4 co-op maps, 45 new quests, harder enemies, a new town featuring a Merchant and Gladiator’s district, with advanced trainers to learn new skills and try them against opponents.

'Stargate Worlds' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 10:57 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.

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (ALL) Beta Coming to XBLA

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix makes its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. In order to stress test the online capabilities, Capcom will bundle a beta with the Xbox Live Arcade release of Commandos 3, which will last for 8 weeks and let you play one stage as either Ken or Ryu.

Fluid Entertainment Secures Funding For Its Children's MMO

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

Fluid Entertainment announced it has secured $3.2 million in Series A funding to develop its MMO that encourages kids to explore their creativity, initiative and imagination, within an ecologically themed narrative.

'Major League Baseball 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars' (NDS) - 32 New Screens & Trailer

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

MLB 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars is an exciting new baseball title that will put fans into the action like never before, offering fans of all ages a wildly fun experience featuring starting lineups from all 30 MLB clubs, a variety of exhibition and tournament modes, All-Star training mini-games, along with fantasy-themed baseball stadiums.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:24 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:

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2' (ALL) Gets Legacy Edition

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced a special Legacy Edition for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, which will include the original game, and an additional disk containing all the GRAW 2 downloadable packs available on Xbox Live to date!

'Bleach: Heat the Soul 5' (PSP) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bleach: Heat the Soul 5 is the latest installment in the anime fighting franchise, featuring 3D cell shading graphics, new characters such as Battle Characters' Senna and Ulquiorra, as well as the ability to select multiple characters as allies, and use the Tag feature to have them participate, and not just be strikers.

'Sin City' (Wii/PS3/X360) Being Developed by Transmission Games

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Red Mile has signed the license to Frank Miller's Sin City graphic novels and comic books; signed Flint Dille, known for The Chronicles of Riddick, as designer/scriptwriting; and revealed Sin City: The Game will be powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 3. Sin City, currently scheduled for Christmas 2009, is being developed by Transmission Games, formerly known as IR Gurus, and since the Wii is one of the platforms, could they be the mystery developer porting the UE3?

Brash Entertainment Signs Development Agreement with Game Republic

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brash Entertainment announced a game development deal with Japan-based studio Game Republic, led by famed game producer Yoshiki Okamoto. The partners will collaborate on an unannounced game based on a popular Hollywood film, scheduled for 2010.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

'NASCAR 09' (ALL) Announced, Jeff Gordon on the Cover - Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Start your engines! EA announced legendary NASCAR driver of car #24 Jeff Gordon will be featured as the cover athlete for NASCAR 09, scheduled to ship in North America on June 10 and will offer an authentic, exhilarating stock car driving experience for racing fans of all ages.

'Aquadelic GT' - v1.2 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Arcade Moon invites you to water world of speed boats and crazy races in Aquadelic GT! Join the Aquadelic league and race for glory and cold, hard cash across Russian canals, Greek port towns and Caribbean islands! This v1.2 patch fixes multiplayer issues, crashes and gameplay.

'UEFA EURO 2008' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take on the challenge of leading one of over 50 European national teams and play as your favorite country from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the European Soccer Championship tournament with UEFA EURO 2008.

'Lost Empire: Immortals' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.

'Mario Kart Wii' (Wii) Gets North American Release Date

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mario and all his much loved pals are planning to make a spectacular return in this definitive version of Mario Kart, providing the most action-packed, adrenaline-filled racing fun ever seen in the series. Players will have to master a host of 16 exciting new tracks in addition to 16 classic tracks from previous Mario Kart games.

'Wacky Races: Crash & Dash' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wacky Races: Crash & Dash is an action racing game like no other, with fun-filled environments, crazy cars and hilarious characters from the Hanna-Barbera cartoon TV series including several old favorites.

'Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark' - 23 New Screens

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

The Fighter Collection and the Eagle Dynamics development studio will release the new benchmark in PC air combat simulation in 2008 with the release of Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark, a simulation of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and will be the flagship title of the new DCS series.

'Lost Planet Colonies' (X360/PC) Revealed

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Long rumored, Capcom has finally revealed Lost Planet Colonies, not only adding single and multiplayer content to the original game, but also cross platform multiplayer compatibility. The campaign will add an extra 11 mission campaign, Score Attack and Time Trial Battle Mode, while multiplayer will get 4 new maps, 4 new playable characters, 10 new weapons and no less than 7 new game modes, such as Akrid Hunting (players team up to fend off an insect assault) and Akrid Egg (recover an unhatched egg).