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'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 10:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.

'Project Gotham Racing 4' (X360) Downloadable Content Coming Feb. 14

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. Two downloadable packs will be available Feb. 14, one free (7 achievement, 1 car, 2 new game modes) while the premium content (400 point) will feature 10 achievement, 7 new cars, 3 new bikes, and 3 new modes.

'Condemned 2: Bloodshot' (ALL) - 12 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality.

'Supreme Ruler 2020' Developer Diary #1

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | 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. This first developer diary gives us a background story on developer BattleGoat Studios.

'Ninja Reflex' (NDS/Wii) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ninja Reflex uses a series of martial arts challenges to test gamers’ reflexes and measure their reaction times with millisecond precision. Players can also compete for ninja supremacy against their friends in fierce multiplayer battles with up to four players.

Malaysian Authorities Shut Down Pirate Game Lab

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs’ (MDTCA) raided an illegal pirate game duplication lab in the southern Malaysian city of Johor Bahru earlier this week, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals and confiscation of thousands of pirated computer and video games.

'Europa Universalis: Rome' - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EU: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc., making each and every game infinitely customizable and unique.

Splash Damage Recruiting for New Multiplatform Title

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Splash Damage, known for Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars, plans to double the size of its London-based studio, and is currently seeking to fill key positions for its next project – an unannounced multiplatform title - with vacancies in core roles such as art, programming, and design.

'Goin' Downtown' - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Goin' Downtown, using Silver Style's Toon shading technology, takes you to a futuristic metropolis to take up the challenge of an exciting point-and-click adventure. You are the charismatic hero Jake, who earns his living as a mediocre and frustrated cop in the year 2072.

11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards Winners Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 3:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences inducts Mike Morhaime into the Hall of Fame and bestows Lifetime Achievement Award upon Ken Kutaragi, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, BioShock and The Orange Box each picked up four statues during the awards ceremony.

'Dr. Reiner Knizia's Brainbenders' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 2:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Developed by Razorback Developments, game designer Dr Reiner Knizia is an expert in algorithmically generated logic problems and has over 300 board games and books to his name. Now he has created a collection of ingenious challenges for all the family.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 2:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

'Stargate Worlds' - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 1:28 a.m. PST | 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.

PlayStation Store Updated With Downloadable Games, DLCs, Demo and Videos

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 1:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Go! Sports Skydiving ($4.99) skydiving simulation game, the classic PSOne game Crash Bandicoot: WARPED ($5.99) for PS3/PSP, a free MotorStorm Chinese New Year Skin, new Rock Band content (Calling Dr. Love – Kiss, We Care a Lot - Faith No More, and Roam - B-52s, $1.99 each). A multiplayer demo for Capcom's Lost Planet, as well as various game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.

'Monster Hunter Freedom 2nd G' (PSP) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Currently scheduled for release in Japan on March 13, 2008, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, known in Europe/North America as Monster Hunter Freedom, is an expansion for Capcom's multiplayer RPG, adding new equipment, monsters, and missions.

Valve's Profit Grows As Steam Surpasses 15 Million Accounts

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 12:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Valve today announced that its digital delivery platform Steam has surpassed 15 million accounts and realized year-over-year sales growth of 158% through the holiday season.

'Hornet Leader PC' - Updated Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 12:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hornet Leader PC allows gamers to take to the skies and experience the tactical thrill of commanding some of the most elite aircraft in the world in historical/plausible missions with fantastically realistic equipment and enemies. This new demo includes the same Syrian air skirmish as the original demo but brought up to date with the latest 1.02 update code.

'Euro Truck Simulator' - 29 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 12:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Euro Truck Simulator is a truck simulation game where you can drive across a realistic depiction of continental Europe, visiting its beautiful cities, from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague, picking up a variety of cargo, and delivering them on time!

Various Game Trailers #1269

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2008 @ 10:07 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath [X360/PC] - Trailer #3
  • FIFA Street 3 [ALL] - Donovan Trailer
  • Sam & Max 203: Night of the Raving Dead - Gameplay Trailer
  • This is Vegas [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer

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

Blizzard Reveals List Of Canceled Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2008 @ 10:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

During a D.I.C.E. Summit panel discussion, Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime revealed a list of titles that got canceled over the past few years, showing they are not afraid to axe titles when they aren't working out. While the most recent Starcraft Ghost is not on the list (maybe it's been revived?) Blizzard mentioned titles like Warcraft Adventures, some fantasy title called Raiko, Nomad featuring two giant zeppelin airships, Games People Play, Crixa, Shattered Nations, Pax Imperia and Denizen (thanks Firingsquad).