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'Hellgate: London' - v1.1 Patch Details

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Shortly after the recent v1.0/Stonehenge patch, Flagship is already working on the next v1.1 update.

'Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII' (PSP) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII takes fans on an exciting journey through the origin of the FFVII saga in an all-new action-packed experience, featuring inspiring visuals, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an engaging battle system.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Three Progressive Tracks

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band allows you to perform famous rock music with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and vocals, as well as online. Harmonix released three Progressive Tracks: Siva by Smashing Pumpkins, a cover of Rush's Working Man, and Ten Speed (Of God's Blood and Burial) as made famous by Coheed and Cambria. 160 Microsoft points each, expected on PSN later this week.

'SEGA Bass Fishing' (Wii) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, budding anglers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try and land one of four different types of freshwater bass.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:13 a.m. PST | 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:

'StarCraft II' Jim Raynor Profile - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

Futuremark Games Studio Formed

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Futuremark, known for its 3DMark benchmarking software, announces the formation of the Futuremark Games Studio. With its first project already in development, Futuremark is committed to developing original IP games with the highest quality game play combined with blow-your-socks-off visuals.

'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' (PS3) Gets Release Date - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.

'Falcon 4.0: Allied Force' - v1.0.13 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Falcon 4.0: Allied Force features extensive improvements in all areas including artificial intelligence, graphics, multiplayer, terrain and of course the stunning real time, fully dynamic campaign engine. This v1.0.13 patch improves stability, fixes a Vista related gfx issue, and some data tweaking.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) - 34 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.

'FIFA Street 3' (ALL) - Motion Capturing Developer Diary

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 3 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel, now on the next-gen platforms. Producer Justin Sheffield tell us more about motion capturing the moves

'Hammerin' Harry' (PSP) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 2:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hammerin' Harry on the PSP is a continuation from the old NES/GB game dating back to the early 90s, where our little hero Harry goes to town with his big hammer. Developed by Irem, Hammerin' Harry is a sidescrolling action game mixing 2D backgrounds with 3D characters, big bosses, and 2 player co-op, currently only scheduled for release in Japan.

'Silverfall: Earth Awakening' Enemies #2 - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silverfall is a fantasy RPG set in a world of magic, machines & mayhem, the choices you make during the game take you along the path of nature or technology. The Earth Awakening addon features an updated engine with improved gfx/performance, 2 new races, over 50 new pieces of armor, 42 new weapons, 20 new maps, and optimized multiplayer.

'Carriers at War' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Carriers at War is a re-make of SSG's the classic wargame, a WWII naval combat and strategy game set in the Pacific Theatre. Focusing heavily on carrier fleet command strategy, the player will have to use all of their naval prowess to best the enemy.

'Myst' (NDS) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2008 @ 8:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Myst is an immersive experience that draws you in and won't let you go. You enter a unique setting, venturing alone to varied times and places, the worlds that compose Myst. There are no instructions, and you encounter no living beings but soon realize your actions may help individuals who are somehow trapped in a parallel dimension.

Various Game Trailers #1260

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2008 @ 6:40 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:

  • Lost [PS3/X360/PC] - Producer Interview
  • Baroque [PS2/Wii] - Trailer #3
  • Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al‐Revis [PS2] - Trailer
  • WorldShift - Gameplay Trailer
  • Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball [X360] - Trailer #2

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

Wii Edition of 'Civilization Revolution' (NDS/PS3/X360) Put On Ice

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2008 @ 6:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution offers players a chance to experience the epic empire-building world of Civilization in an all new accessible, visually immersive, and action-packed world specifically designed for the console and handheld gamer. While the NDS/PS3/X360 is scheduled for this spring, the Wii version would follow later this fall, which according to IGN has now put on hold.

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2008 @ 4:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dark Sector is a new and original next-gen action-thriller, developed by Digital Extreme. It's a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.

EA's Marvel Fighting Game Officially Canceled

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2008 @ 3:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

At Comic-con 2007 EA Chicago, known for the Fight Night/Def Jam series, had revealed that it was developing a new superhero fighting game franchise using the Marvel license, but when the studio was shut down a few months later, EA said the status of the project was still being determined. Today the verdict came in: EA officially canceled the project, while terminating its license agreement with Marvel according to GameTap.

Unreal Engine 3-Powered 'Ultimate Team Play' Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2008 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ultimate Team Play puts puts team members in a virtual Hilton Garden Inn hotel and in various scenarios, they will have to stop and decide what their best course of action will be to make sure they are able to fulfill a guest’s request and/or complete a specific job task within a limited time.