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'Drone Tactics' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Drone Tactics is a game of mechanized strategy RPG warfare that has you command a squad of insect Drones, choosing from over 100 weapons, upgrades, and power-ups to optimize your forces as you confront the oppressive Black Swarm.

'Kung Fu Panda' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on Dreamworks' upcoming CG-animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, Po (voiced by Jack Black), who must somehow become a Kung Fu Master in order to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung.

Various Game Trailers #1332

by Judy on May 1, 2008 @ 7:07 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:

  • The Bourne Conspiracy [PS3/X360] - Falling Music Video
  • Metal Gear Solid 4 [PS3] - Playable Flashback Trailer

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

'Underwater Wars' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 7:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Underwater Wars you and your squad are members of US Navy elite division. Your mission, to protect freedom and to provide peace and the law and order on all planet. The game is set approximately 5 years from now, and develops over the course of an additional 2 years.

Activision Not Attending E3 Media & Business Summit 2008

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 7:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The ESA has sent out the invites for the E3 Media & Business Summit will be held July 15-17, 2008, but has once again moved from last year's Santa Monica location to good old Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). While certain companies could still be in negotiations, the exhibitors list is blatantly missing various high-profile companies, such as Activision/Blizzard, Bethesda and Warner Bros. NCSoft had already announced last year they would not be present.

'Lost Planet: Colonies' (X360/PC) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost Planet: Colonies adds an 11 mission campaign, Score Attack and Time Trial Battle Mode, four new multiplayer maps, four new playable characters, 10 new weapons and no less than seven new game modes, such as Akrid Hunting and Akrid Egg.

PlayStation Store Gets echochrome, Dark Sector Demo and Music Tracks

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with the release of its PS3/PSP puzzle game echochrome ($9.99), Smashing Pumpkins and The Mother Hips tracks for Rock Band ($1.99/each), and more Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore downloadable songs ($1.99/each). Also available are a new demo for Digital Extremes' Dark Sector, the usual slew of new game/movie trailers, and wallpaper/themes.

'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fire up the fret board, crank the amp to 11 and get ready to rock this way with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Play through Aerosmith's career, bands they performed with, venues they played.

Westin Hotels Installing Special Wii's in its Fitness Centers

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo and Westin Hotels signed a partnership that will allow guests to experience the Wii with a specially designed version of the console, pre-loaded with Wii Sports and several other titles, ideally suited for use in the WestinWORKOUT fitness centers.

'Fable 2' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose.

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' - v1.1.0 Patch in the Works

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 1:45 p.m. PDT | 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. Kaos Studios revealed it has started internal testing on the 1.1.0 patch which will finally include the previously revealed Punkbuster integration and the newly redesigned server browser.

'Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that have spiraled completely out of control, now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

'Mario Kart Wii' (Wii) Worldwide Tournaments

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mario and all his much loved pals are planning to make a return in this definitive version of Mario Kart, where you will have to master a host of 16 new tracks in addition to 16 classic tracks from previous Mario Kart games. Every few weeks, a new tournament will appear on the Mario Kart Channel, each time a different challenge with different rules.

Valve Releases its Steamworks Software Development Kit for Free

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Steamworks is a complete suite of publishing and development tools that offers PC game developers and publishers free access to the game features such as product key authentication, copy protection, auto-updating, social networking matchmaking, anti-cheat technology, and more.

'Soul Bubbles' (NDS) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Soul Bubbles the player controls a young shaman apprentice, who is entrusted with saving lost “souls” and guiding them to safety. He must protect these fragile beings from the hostile and dangerous world around them, and he does this by creating protective bubbles to keep the spirits safe.

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09' (PSP/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.

'World in Conflict' Map-Making Contest Starts Today

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles. Starting today Sierra launched the official WiC Map Making Contest, giving fans the chance to create new multiplayer environments, win cash and prizes, as well the opportunity to have their maps included in a future World in Conflict product.

'Penny Arcade Adventures: Ep. 1' (X360/PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho.

'Mythos' - New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld – a fantasy world arising from the ashes of an epoch-long war of darkness – players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments.

'Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tecmo announced Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff, delivering to long time fans and newcomers easy to employ controls, fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football.