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'Gothic 4: Arcania' (PS3/X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2008 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gothic 4 is set 10 years after the last installment and situated on multiple southern islands, each with unique flora & fauna according to various climate zones. The game will feature a day & night cycle, changing weather, and depending on the time of day altering spell casting abilities. Spellbound is listening to fan feedback and have implemented requests such as mountable animals.

'FaceBreaker' (Wii/PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation' (PS3) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.

Various Game Trailers #1338

by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:44 a.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:

  • Gears of War 2 [X360] - Assault Gameplay Trailer
  • Emergency Heroes [Wii] - Trailer #2
  • Baja [ALL] - Physics Developer Diary


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

'Dinosaur King' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dinosaur King, developed by Climax Entertainment, brings exciting new twists to the traditional role playing game genre, with 3D battling systems and multiplayer fighting action via Wi-Fi.

EA Secures $1 Billion Loan For Take-Two Acquisition

by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A recent SEC filing reveals that Electronic Arts has arranged an agreement with Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, The Bank of Nova Scotia and KeyBank National Association for a whopping $1 billion in case it needs the funds to acquire Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two. EA initially made a $2 billion offer, which Take Two turned down, so these funds may be used to raise the offer now that GTA's $500 million first-week revenue has surely increased the company's overall value. The multibank agreement gives EA access to the funds until Jan. 9, 2009.

'Lost Planet: Colonies' (X360/PC) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 6:50 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.

Various Game Trailers #1337

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 6:46 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:

  • Battlefield: Bad Company [ALL] - Welcome to 'B' Company Trailer
  • LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - PlayStation Day 08 Trailer
  • Motorstorm Pacific Rift [PS3] - Pre-Alpha Tech Trailer
  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 [PSP] - Trailer #4
  • SpongeBob SquarePants Drawn to Life [NDS] - Trailer

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

'Bleach: Dark Souls' (NDS) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 5:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bleach: Dark Souls will feature a multitude of enhancements to last year’s Bleach: The Blade of Fate including multiplayer games with expanded personalization features, brand new special Bankai moves, 30 new Spirit Cards, power-enhancing crystals, as well as seven new gameplay modes.

'Yakuza 2 ' (PS2) Release Date Revealed?

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 5:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A 3rd person action adventure Yakuza 2 features enhanced combat, larger environments and a thrilling storyline continuing a year after Yakuza ended. Yakuza 2 will plunge players deeper into the world of Japan’s notorious underground organization, where honor and respect are not earned easily. According to an Gamestop's product page Yakuza is scheduled for Sept. 9, 2008 at $29.99.

'Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus' (PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus, an expansion for Capcom's Rocketmen: Axis of Evil offering new weapons and new levels, will be available through Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network Store on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 respectively.

'Gran Turismo' Franchise Ships More Than 50 Million Units Worldwide

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment announced that since its racing and car-life simulator Gran Turismo launched over 10 years ago in December 1997, the cumulative worldwide shipment of the franchise has exceeded 50 million units.

'Mister Slime' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games has signed a publishing agreement with Lexis Numérique for its newest old-school 2D side-scroller action adventure game, Mister Slime, featuring clever “elastic” controls.

'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' (PS3/X360) to Feature 'Toned-Down' Fatalities

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. when Midway made the announcement of its Teen-rated fighting game fans were up in arms of the lack of fatalities, but in a recent interview Ed Boon stated that the game will include modified finishers, just not "the same kinds of outrageous moves, like tearing someone's head off and the spine being attached to it."

'B-Boy' (PSP/PS2) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including legendary and original b-boy in-game host Crazy Legs.

Pi Studios Looking for Q&A Testers

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

If you are local, or willing to relocate, Houston, Texas based Pi Studios is currently recruiting full time (but temporary) video game testers for positions in its Quality Assurance Department. Pi Studios is known for various Call of Duty expansion/map packs, Rock Band (PS2 & Wii) and currently working on Mercenaries 2: World In Flames (PS2), Quake Arena Arcade (Xbox 360 Live!) as well as a yet unannounced project.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Announced earlier today, Burnout Paradise for the PC will be customized with expanded online multiplayer features, and community driven content.

Bioware Backs Away From 'Mass Effect' (PC) 10-Day Activation Protection

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Earlier this week Bioware producer Derek French caused quite a stir when he revealed the Mass Effect (as well as Spore) copy protection activated a validation check every 10 days. EA/Bioware have changed their position, and now both games will only initiate a check when downloading a patch or extra content.

'Race Driver: GRID' (ALL) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (ALL) - 24 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan