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'Rondo of Swords' (NDS) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rondo of Swords is a fantasy strategy RPG that combines an epic narrative, complete with a branching story and multiple endings, with an innovative combat mechanic that takes advantage of the DS touch screen and forces you to add even more strategy and planning to your attacks.

'Gears of War' (X360/PC) Gets Action Figures

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The first wave in an ongoing line of Gears of War action figures includes main character Marcus Fenix, Augustus Cole, and the villainous Locust Drone, and are expected in stores late spring of 2008. Featuring an unprecedented amount of detail, extensive articulation, and game-accurate accessories, the action figures will appeal to the most dedicated Gears of War players, as well as action figure collectors in general.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:32 p.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.

'Alone in the Dark' (ALL) Delay Confirmed

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment. Infogrames' CEO Patrick Leleu confirms a previously revealed delay, although it's not as bad as initially reported. AITD is currently scheduled for May 2008.

'Iron Man' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on Marvel Studios' first independently produced feature film Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard, and directed by Jon Favreau. The Iron Man movie will blast into theaters May 2, 2008, the game itself is currently set for release Spring 2008.

Video Games Live Plans 40 Concerts in 2008

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music from the biggest video games of all time, now expanded with a wide variety of brand new segments. Special performances to take place during GDC, Comic-Con, Leipzig Games Convention, NYC's Broadway, a 7,000 seat bullring in Mexico, as well as Taiwan, Brazil, Germany, France, England, Scotland, China, Canada and more ...

'SEGA Bass Fishing' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 11:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, budding anglers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try and land one of four different types of freshwater bass.

Thursday, January 17, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Judy on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 10:42 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:

  • CSI: Hard Evidence (Wii)

  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer takes place in a fantastical version of feudal Japan and stars a masterless samurai named Shiren who travels with a weasel named Koppa. Together they are on a quest to discover the mystical Land of the Golden Condor, said to be the home of the legendary city of gold known as El Dorado.

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' - v1.4 SDK Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. Splash Damage has released a v1.4 version of the SDK toolset, which contains all of the tools used to develop ETQW, allowing modders to create their own content.

'Lost Empire: Immortals' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.

'Summer Sports: Paradise Island' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Destineer announces Summer Sports: Paradise Island, which will turn your Wii into a luxurious island resort! Check into the Paradise Island Resort and explore the vast array of recreational activities in this lush tropical environment, such as Basketball, Croquet, Lawn Darts, Badminton, Volleyball, Horse Shoes, and Mini-Golf.

'Fallen Empire: Legions' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After months of rumors and a recent video leak on the web, GarageGames today announced initial details for Fallen Empire: Legions, a first person shooter that combines distinctive freedom of movement with fast paced first-person combat to create strategic, team-oriented gameplay.

K2 Network Execs Form True Games Interactive

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Game industry executives Jeff Lujan and Bob Drobish, two key executives behind publishing and operations at K2 Network, announced today that they have left the MMO service provider and together have formed the new global online publishing company, True Games Interactive.

'Toy Shop' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Developed by Gameinvest, Toy Shop puts players at the helm of a struggling toy shop where they’ll need to create fun toys that sell while managing store inventory, customers and budget. Turn the fledgling family toy store into a toy business empire!

'Highlander' (PS3/X360/PC) Game Details

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SCi signed the Highlander license a few years ago, and Widescreen is developing a Unreal Engine 3 powered third person action adventure set in the Highlander universe – control an Immortal embroiled in a battle against rival Immortals in an adventure spanning over 2000 years.

'Kung Fu Panda' (ALL) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | 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.

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) Voiced by Smallville's Lex Luthor

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dark Sector is a new and original next-gen action-thriller, developed by Digital Extreme. It's a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story. D3Publisher of America announced that Michael Rosenbaum, known as Smallville's Lex Luthor, will voice the main character in Dark Sector.

'Twisted Metal: Head-On: Extra Twisted Edition' (PS2) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Eat, Sleep, Play, founded by God of War's David Jaffe and Warhawk's Scott Campbell, is working on Twisted Metal: Head On featuring enhanced graphics, playable Sweet Tooth character, lost levels from the never released Twisted Metal: Black Part II, new Twisted Metal: Head-On level, and a documentary on the series.

'Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust' (PS3/X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust video game gives gamers an all-access pass to the glitz, glamour and gorgeous women of Tinseltown. In this 3rd person adventure game, Larry takes a summer job working on his uncle Larry's movie lot doing odd jobs and trying to uncover a mole from another studio who threatens to air the studio's dirty laundry in the tabloids.