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'Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 4:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Experience the fascination of Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge with captivating sports such as Figure skating or Skeleton demand high skills and fast reactions. Break world records in diverse single player modes and challenge your friends and family to taxing multiplayer matches.

'Virtua Fighter 5' (X360) Premium Content Adds Bonus Items

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 4:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Fighter 5 includes all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments. SEGA has released the first downloadable content pack for VF5 on Xbox Live (300 Microsoft Points), including a number of bonus items for each selectable character including alternate hairstyles, lightplates and more!

'Ghostbusters' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360/PC) Confirmed

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this year, Slovanian developer Zootfly leaked images and early clips of what looked to be a new game in the Ghostbusters franchise. Shortly thereafter, actor Dan Aykroyd confirmed that "a" Ghostbusters game was planned, but nothing has been heard of since. The latest GameInformer issue has Ghostbusters on the front cover, and while not giving any specifics, confirms that a title is indeed in the works for PS2/Wii/PS3/X360 and PC, with Aykroyd and Ramis writing the script and lending their voices and likenesses.

'Oniblade' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Oniblade is a 3rd person anime style action/adventure. Your female heroine wields two magical blades, which either can be used as swords or guns, and also has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable. Spread over 20 locations with dozens of unique enemies, the game features two different endings.

'Exteel' Beta Launches Today

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Exteel is an MMO featuring stylized action in a universe filled with robots on a far off world where the exiled survivors of a lost war struggle against each other for control of the planet's resources. Exteel features easy-to-access gameplay and a unique merging of strategic combat and high-speed action. If you are interested is joining the beta, NCSoft is now accepting signups.

'Dragoneer’s Aria' (PSP) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragoneer’s Aria, developed by Hit Maker, provides compelling storytelling with flawless transition between adventure and battles. Players can now battle enemies as a team through PSP's ad-hoc function. Up to four players can play at the same time.

Games With Downloadable Content Sell A Lot More

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A new study by Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) reveals publishers can significantly increase income beyond their retail sales, and nearly double their income, on any given title through revenue generated by both purchasable and sponsored downloadable content.

'NCAA March Madness 08' (PS2/PS3/X360) Classic Teams - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 11:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCAA March Madness 08 captures the intensity and atmosphere found in authentic college basketball arenas and your players will rise to the occasion or wilt under the pressure.

'Project Gotham Racing 4' (X360) Gets New Tournament Modes

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fan base that'll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. On Nov. 15, Bizarre will release four free, new Tournament modes on Xbox Live.

'Jumper' (PS2/Wii/X360) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 11:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Brash Entertainment announced the development of Jumper, a 3rd person action fighting game based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming sci-fi action/thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity).

'Legend: Hand of God' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 10:35 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.

'Blood Bowl' Also Coming to NDS/PSP/X360

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cyanide is now the official licensed developer for a series of triple-A titles based upon its popular Blood Bowl fantasy property, in which insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe compete in a "sport" that vaguely resembles American football. Cyanide confirmed the game is also in development for NDS, PSP and X360.

'Mass Effect' (X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.

'Pacific Storm' - v1.6 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The furious battle of Pearl Harbor became the first in the sequence of gory sea combats. Now you can take part in all major Pacific battles of the WWII in the Pacific Storm game that is a mixture of RTS, war-game and simulator.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise. Burnout 5 gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.

'Escape from Paradise City' - v1.001 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Escape from Paradise City blends action-RPG and strategy asking the player to infiltrate a gang-infested city on the Eastern seaboard in order to root out rampant corruption and violence. After the French and German versions, now is finally time for the English edition to get patched.

'StarCraft II' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 5:18 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:

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 4:10 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.

'SimCity Societies' - Patch #1 Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring an all-new, revolutionary feature set, SimCity Societies allows players to construct not only the cities they desire, but create their cultures, societal behaviors and environments as well. This first patch adds new buildings, optimizes shadows, fixes bugs and improves various aspects of the game.