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'Condemned 2: Bloodshot' (PS3/X360) Developer Diary #3

by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2007 @ 4:29 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. Monolith Productions' Senior Producer Dave Hasle tells us more about the issues revolving the cinematics.

'So Blonde' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2007 @ 3:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

So Blonde, written by Broken Sword's Steve Ince, is an adventure game based around beautiful (anti-)heroine Sunny Blonde, featuring jet black humor that goes far beyond trite clichés, gorgeous cartoon graphics, puzzling riddles and a ton of gameplay surprises.

'Ship Simulator 2008' - v1.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2007 @ 3:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ship Simulator 2008 is a simulation game that puts players at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea. This v1.3 update works for all language versions, introduces multiplayer capabilities, in-game download and rating of custom missions, and realism.

'Ninja Gaiden II' (X360) - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements' (X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2007 @ 2:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements, players will be introduced to the dark and unforgiving world of Ashan, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by the apocalyptic prophecy of the Dark Messiah. Ubisoft has released a single/multiplayer demo for its action/RPG, now available on Xbox Live.

'Hellgate: London' Rolls Out v0.7 Multiplayer Patch

by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2007 @ 1:51 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. Flagship rolled out the v0.7 patch tweaking skills, fixing memory issues, UI changes, and adding the Transmogrifier for subscription members.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' Design Process Detailed - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 8:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. The lead audio designer got to try his hand at level design and shares some details about the design process.

PlayStation Store Update Gets Truckload of Downloadable Games, DLCs and Demo

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 7:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony is ending the year with a bang by rolling out a huge PlayStation Store update. Just like on XBL, EA has released new Rock Band tracks, a free We Three Kings Guitar Hero track, and PS3-exclusive content with Warhawk Omega Dawn Booster Pack ($7.99), Folklore Holiday Add-On (free), MotorStorm Holiday Skin (free) and 2 High Stakes: Poker Edition Add-Ons (free). On top of that, there are 4 new downloadable games: Toy Home ($9.99), Snakeball (free demo, $9.99 full game), Trials of Topoq ($4.99) and Mesmerize: Distort ($1.99). There is also a demo for Midway's Blacksite: Area 51 and the usual slew of game and movie trailers.

Various Game Trailers #1233

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 4:01 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 Empire: Immortals - Trailer #2
  • NFL Tour [PS3/X360] - Trailer
  • The Club [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
  • PixelJunk Monsters [PS3] - Trailer [JAP]
  • Bomberman Land Touch! 2 [NDS] - Trailer
  • Bomberman Land [PSP/Wii] - Trailer


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

Sony Reveals Special 'Devil May Cry 4' (PS3) Bundle

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Devil May Cry 4 is the 4th installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter, and introducing a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles. Sony revealed a DMC 4 special edition PS3 will be released in Japan, for US$422 (47,800yen), which includes the game and a ceramic white or clear black console.

'Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice' (PSP) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Pursuit Force brings Hollywood-style movie action to life by delivering high-speed vehicle chases, thrilling shootouts and new multiplayer capabilities, all in the quest for justice. In Take the role of a young rookie police officer, responsible for tracking down and thwarting five criminal gangs in and around Capital City.

Robert Garriott Steps Down As President NCsoft North America

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft announced that Robert Garriott, who recently finished Tabula Rasa, is leaving his post as president of NCsoft’s North American business and moving into a role of global business development and planning, and will be replaced by Chris Chung, currently the vice president for worldwide product development.

'Sin City' Powered by Unreal Engine 3

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 2:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After Red mile grabbed the license to Frank Miller's Sin City graphic novels and comic books, then signed Flint Dille, known for The Chronicles of Riddick, as designer/scriptwriting, it has now also licensed Epic's Unreal Engine 3 for use in its upcoming Sin City video game.

'One Piece: Unlimited Adventure' (Wii) - 17 New Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series, One Piece: Unlimited Adventure, makes its exclusive debut on the Wii. Join Captain Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates as they embark on a search for the ultimate treasure in this all new original quest.

'Shattered Suns' Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 12:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shattered Suns is a sci-fi RTS game with unique features such as three-dimensional battles, a moving battlefield, player-designed units, unique economic challenges and an interactive campaign. Clear Crown Studios informed us that the released has been pushed from Q1 2008 to May 30, 2008, allowing time for a more extensive beta testing period.

'Drone Tactics' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 12:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlus USA announces Drone Tactics, a game of mechanized strategy RPG warfare. Evil forces are on the march, and inhabitants of an oppressed land are turning to you for leadership. Command a squad of insect Drones, choosing from over 100 weapons, upgrades, and power-ups to optimize your forces as you confront the Black Swarm.

Activision Prevails in 'Guitar Hero Rocks The 80s' (PS2) Lawsuit

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 12:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A federal judge in Detroit on Monday, Dec. 17 denied The Romantics' request to stop the use of the song "What I Like About You" in Guitar Hero Rocks the 80s, saying that to the extent there were any copyright issues, Activision did exactly what the company was supposed to do in developing the product.

'Nanostray 2' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Shin’en Multimedia's Nanostray 2 introduces many new features and elements which have never been used in its genre such as innovative touch screen features and exciting WiFi functions over the internet.

Win A Dell XPS System With 'Civilization IV' Modding Contest

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Take Two and Firaxis get in the holiday spirit and announced a Civ IV modding contest running from Dec. 23, 2007 though Feb. 18, 2008. The creator of the winning entry in each category will receive a Dell XPS desktop computer, and the best over-all mod will receive the grand prize of a Dell XPS laptop.

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' (ALL) Not Coming to PC

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. LucasArts issued a statement saying that The Force Unleashed is NOT coming to the PC after HMV recently started taking pre-orders in the UK.