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JoWood Bundles 'Agatha Christie' Titles in the UK

by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prepare yourself for three investigative thrillers in the adaptions of three of the world’s Best-Selling novels: Murder on the Orient Express, And then there were None and Evil Under the Sun. Jowood is bundling England’s most prolific writer in the Agatha Christie Mysteries, exclusively in United Kingdom.

'Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword' (NDS) - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bringing all of the intense combat, stylized graphics, and ultimate ninja action to touch-screens everywhere, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword features a new storyline and innovative use of the DS Stylus.

Various Game Trailers #1295

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:23 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:

  • Alone in the Dark [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
  • Dungeon Hero [X360/PC] - Wireframe Trailer
  • Iron Man [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
  • Dark Sector [PS3/X360] - Part Of You Trailer

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

'LOL' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Agetec announced that it will be releasing LOL for NDS, a unique, free-form gaming experience, LOL’s motto says it best: “If the game is boring, then you are boring.”

'Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday - Armageddon' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive's Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday - Armageddon booster pack adds two completely new alternative history scenarios, perfect for those looking for new challenges! This v1.2 patch improves AI, extended historical database, adds countries, and various other bug/crash fixes.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Earache Thrash Pack

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmonix and MTV Games announced the latest slate of downloadable tracks available for Rock Band. Starting March 18, 2008 players will be download the Earache Thrash Pack, which includes At the Gates' Blinded By Fear, Evile's Thrasher, and The Haunted's D.O.A. ($1.99 each/$5.49 pack).

'Rainbow Six Vegas 2' (ALL) - 8 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and even more stunning visuals. Players will encounter a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience. If you haven't yet, check our R6 Vegas 2 preview from earlier today.

Cyberathlete Professional League Shuts Down

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Effective immediately, the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) will cease operations. Therefore, all CPL events currently scheduled for 2008 are hereby canceled. The CPL was launched in June 1997 with the mission of promoting and sanctioning video game competitions as a professional sport.

'The World Ends With You' (NDS) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix's NDS exclusive The World Ends With You, previously known as It's a Wonderful World, made by the team behind Kingdom Hearts, is an anime-inspired fast-paced adventure game set in modern day Tokyo, from the team that made Kingdom Hearts.

'Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE' - v2.10.03 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE puts the player in the cockpit of an Echo fighter, where they'll lead the Galactic Command squadron in massive scale aerial and space combat engagement. This update allows the swapping of a joystick's roll/yaw axis.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PS3/X360) Multiplayer Details

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, in which the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. The Spanish issue if PSM has the first multiplayer details, revealing there will be 15 modes, up to 16 players, and full character customization (race, sex, hair, clothing).

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

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, 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.

'Mass Effect 2' to be Xbox 360 Timed Exclusive, PC Shortly Thereafter

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

Since we know that Mass Effect is meant to be a trilogy, the sequel announcement is no surprise. With EA's recent acquisition of Bioware/Pandemic, however, a big question was whether the franchise was going to become multiplatform. BioWare senior manager Matt Atwood revealed in a recent interview that Mass Effect 2 will be exclusive on the Xbox 360, at least for a certain period, and then make its way to the PC shortly thereafter.

'Star Ocean 2: Second Evolution' (PSP) - 32 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 20 years after the events of its predecessor, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP system. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, all-new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.

'Sam & Max 204: Chariots of the Dogs' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bosco's vanished from the face of the Earth—literally! When Sam & Max manage to track him down, what they find is so mind boggling, you'll have to see it to believe it. Can the Freelance Police set things right, or will life as they know it fall victim to the capricious whims of T-H-E-M?

'The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria' Announced

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 7:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turbine and Codemasters Online announce The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, expanding the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more!

'Mr. Driller Online' (X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While there has yet to be an official announcement, Namco Bandai is working on Mr. Driller Online for Xbox Live Arcade. Featuring Standard Driller and Quest Driller modes, the game will support 4 player solo battle where everybody fends for himself, or Tag Battle which is a 2vs2 mode requiring teamplay.

'Warfare' - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 6:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warfare is a real-time global war simulator with real material and it's devoted to a conflict in the Near East. The main goal of the first campaign (USA) is taking full control of the region; the second one is coming to power in Saudi Arabia and achieving the withdrawal of all American troops.

'Manhunt 2' (ALL) Granted Mature Rating in the UK

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The BBFC and the Video Appeals Committee have been going back and forth over Rockstar's Manhunt 2 for quite a while now, but it may finally have come to an end. The VAC challenged the BBFC's refusal to grant Manhunt 2 a rating, who in turn filed an appeal with the High Court, which was ultimately rejected. As a result, the BBFC is conceding and will see no other option but to grant Manhunt 2 an "18" certificate.

'Supreme Ruler 2020' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. One of the innovative new features is the wide-open "Super Sandbox" mode, which allows players to take control of nearly any country or region of the world.