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'PT Boats: Knights of the Sea' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2008 @ 12:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies of a level never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due ot their maneuverability and speed.

CDV Restructuring Bears Positive Results

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2008 @ 12:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

cdv Software expects to report a revenue before returns and conditions of about 24 million EUR for the business year concluding on Dec. 31, 2007. The management board expects earnings of approximately 2.7 million EUR for 2007, compared to an overall loss of 8.3 million EUR during the previous year.

'Most Anticipated Games of 2008' - Part 1

by Judy on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After much deliberation, voting and tallying, we have finally completed our top 20, what we think will be some of the most promising games for the upcoming year. We're starting with titles ranked 11-20, so come back tomorrow for the top 10. Head on over to our Most Anticipated Games of 2008 section for the results!

Various Game Trailers #1254

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 8:03 a.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:

  • SEGA Superstars Tennis [ALL] - Trailer
  • Requiem: Bloodymare - Trailer
  • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS] - Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 7:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

Brazil Bans 'Counter-Strike' and 'EverQuest'

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 7:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Back in October 2007 Brazilian federal court ordered a ban on Counter-Strike and EverQuest, claiming they incited violence, are addictive as drugs according to some psychologists and thus deemed harmful to consumers' health, but judge Carlos Alberto Simoes' ruling was only implemented until earlier this week. A region specific version of CS allows players to take on the perspective of either a police officer or a narcotrafficker in Rio de Janeiro's infamously crime-ridden slums.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the official prequel to its survival FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, bringing the players one year prior to the events of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game in 2011.

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' (PS3/X360/PC) Canceled on PS3 ?

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 6:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Reports have come in that Gamestop & EBGames have been notified the PS3 version is canceled, listings seem to have been removed from their respective web sites, and admins on the Kaos Studios forums are not denying it.

20. 'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (PS2/PS3/X360/PC)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is an explosive open-world action game set in a massive, highly reactive, war-torn world. A power-hungry tyrant messes with Venezuela's oil supply, sparking an invasion that turns the country into a war zone.

But for you, international crisis is all upside: You are a mercenary, and you profit from chaos. Mercenaries 2 features a slew of potential clients, all willing to pay you to do their dirty work. Dirty deeds, done for exorbitant fees. These are world powers with deep pockets, deep grudges and enough arms and ammo to start World War III. This is your kind of environment.

19. 'Lego Batman' (Wii/PS2/PS3/X360/PC)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building and operating fantastic vehicles in one- or two-person co-op gameplay.

18. 'Ghostbusters: The Videogame' (NDS/Wii/PS2/PS3/X360/PC)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

All four members of the movie team (Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis) will lend their voices and likenesses to the game, which is set in the '90s after Ghostbusters II. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

17. 'Devil May Cry 4' (PS3/X360/PC)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

In Devil May Cry 4 Capcom's gun-slinging demon hunter Dante is back, but this fourth chapter introduces a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.

16. 'Alan Wake' (X360/PC)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée. In Bright Falls Wake comes face to face with his darkest nightmares.

15. 'Brutal Legend' (PS3/X360)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.

14. 'Left 4 Dead' (X360/PC)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.

13. 'Soul Calibur IV' (PS3/X360)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Soulcalibur IV, as it delivers new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, making it the definitive fighting game experience.

12. 'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.

11. 'Ninja Gaiden II' (X360)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.

10. 'Mario Kart Wii' (Wii)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

Mario and his beloved pals make a spectacular return in Mario Kart Wii, providing the most action-packed, adrenaline-filled racing fun ever seen in the series. Players have to master a host of 16 new tracks in addition to 16 classic tracks from previous Mario Kart games.

9. 'Street Fighter IV' (TBD)

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2008

Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV, such as classic combatants from previous SF games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.