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'Legend: Hand of God' - v1.02 German Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 8:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Legend: Hand of God is an action RPG set in a fantasy world where you guide your hero in his quest against evil, fighting your way through action filled battles.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 8:12 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:

'Street Fighter IV' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 7:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in Capcom's fighting game series in nearly 8 years following Street Fighter III Third Strike, promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

'Duke Nukem 3D' Coming Soon to Xbox Live Arcade?

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Last year 3D Realms' George Broussard revealed he would be interested in bringing Duke Nukem 3D to Xbox Live Arcade, and that it was up to Microsoft to make it happen. According to an insider over at IGN it maybe very well happen rather soon, as it seems scheduled to launch on Xbox Live in the next few months. 3D Realms' classic FPS will of course sport enhanced gfx, but apparently also feature a four-player online co-op, as well as an eight-player online deathmatch mode.

'The Bourne Conspiracy' (PS3/X360) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy is a third-person espionage action game where players move from fistfights to firefights to experience sequences that, unlike any other game, seamlessly blend Bourne's signature hand-to-hand combat with intense shooting and the ability to escape and evade deadly situations.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Three New Downloadable Songs

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 4:48 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 has released three new songs for Rock Band, downloadable through Xbox Live, cover of The Monkees' Last Train to Clarksville, Blink 182's All the Small Things and a cover of Sweet's Action, for 160 Microsoft Points each.

'Assassin'’s Creed: Altair's Chronicles' (NDS) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 4:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed last week, in Assassin's Creed Altaïr’s Chronicles you will discover more about the protagonist Altaïr and his deep history. The game features a full 3D world allowing you to travel and battle through four cities of the Crusade’s Middle East, using acrobatic moves and combo attacks that mix sword skills and high-flying kicks.

'Turok' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Turok is an epic, story-driven FPS set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Take on the role of former Black Ops turned Special Forces commando Joseph Turok on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically altered planet. A 1.17GB singleplayer demo is now available on Xbox Live.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) Gets Further Delayed

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 4:02 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. Originally scheduled for late 2007, then delayed back until Feb. 10, nintendo has issued a statement that a longer than expected development process has pushed the release date until March 9.

'Windchaser' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Windchaser, start-up studio Chimera Entertainment's first real-time tactical game, you assume leadership of one of Ensai’s guilds and take command of one of the mighty sailing ships that serve as mobile headquarters.

THQ Acquires Big Huge Games

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ announced plans to acquire Big Huge Games, known for Role-Playing-Game such as Rise of Nations and currently working on a yet unannounced RPG title for PS3, X360 and PC.

'Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword' (NDS) - 24 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | 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.

'Grand Chase' Coming to North America

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Grand Chase is an MMORPG that follows the lives of different heroes from the Bermesiah continent in their fight against the evil Queen of Darkness. Characters will be able to fight dynamically alongside each other in several different game modes to defeat the evil queen of darkness.

'The Legend of Crystal Valley' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Legend of Crystal Valley is a point n' click adventure game merging the best qualities of the genre, providing hours of gameplay, dozens of various locations, characters puzzles, beautiful 2D backgrounds, 3D characters and interactive objects.

'Iridium Runners' (PS2) - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 1:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games announced a new twist on the racing genre in the form of Iridium Runners, placing gamers in a futuristic world where they are literally running for their lives.

'Hornet Leader PC' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 12:06 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 second update includes a display performance overhaul, multiple new player requested features and fixes all known issues.

Midway's Executive Vice President Resigns

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 7:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway announced that Thomas E. Powell, its executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer, has resigned to take a position with another firm, and has appointed Ryan O'Desky, vice president – finance, controller, and assistant treasurer, as interim chief financial officer until it finds a permanent replacement.

Perpetual Entertainment No Longer Developing 'Star Trek Online'

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 7:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After a delay, delay & layoffs Gods 'n Heroes cancellation, further delays, more layoffs, shuffling things around, fraud lawsuit, it has finally come down to this, Perpetual Entertainment, recently known as P2 Entertainment, is no longer developing Star Trek Online and will instead focus on casual games and promote its MMO backend server technology. While details are vague, Warcry broke the news and indicates that another Bay Area/California developer has taken over the Star Trek Online project, and it's unclear whether any former Perpetual people are involved.

Various Game Trailers #1248

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 4:11 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:

  • God of War: Chains of Olympus [PSP] - Trailer #6
  • Condemned 2: Bloodshot [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
  • Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney [NDS] - Trailer
  • Highlander: The Game [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer


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

Epic Games to Open Q&A Testers Office

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 4:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hot on the heels of its recent Unreal Tournament 3 release, Epic Games plans on building a dedicated office for 3rd party game testers (who license the Unreal Engine) right next to its current headquarter on a 5 acres plot it has bought last month for $1.57 million according to The Raleigh News-Observer. Dozens of testers visit each year, setting up at temporary workstations and trying to work out the kinks in Epic's latest games, so having them right next door would improve the feedback loop.