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'Mega Brain Boost' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stop the brain drain and improve your mental prowess with Majesco's Mega Brain Boost, which includes the previously released Brain Boost Gamma Wave and Brain Boost Beta Wave, plus a third never-before-released game that offers an additional set of exercises designed to improve memory and concentration.

'TimeShift' (PS3/X360/PC) - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. This v1.1 patches improves performance, fixes bugs, crashes, memory leaks, map/multiplayer issues and more ..

'The Settlers: Rise of an Empire' - v1.2 Hotfix Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Settlers VI will focus on building larger and more fortified cities as well as planning and optimization in a medieval world. This hotfix addresses an issue where the game would crash when you tried to play online/multiplayer.

'Overlord' (X360) Downloadable Content Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Overlord is an action adventure set in a warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil). Later this month Codemasters will release 3 pieces of premium content for the X360, starting with Raising Hell, a singleplayer expansion that introduces hell to the game's 5 kingdoms, followed by The Challenge Pack (7 new maps & 2 game modes), while a free download will finally add split-screen, as well as a new multiplayer map. All of this will be available on PC as part of a Special Edition.

'Iron Man' (ALL) - 5 Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:58 a.m. PDT | 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. In case you missed last week's batch, here are some more...

'College Hoops 2K8' (ALL) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Sports' authentic college basketball game College Hoops 2K8 will sport advanced next gen visuals, hundreds of new animations, and a wealth of new innovative features, including all new crowd atmosphere that can affect the game performance of teams.

Thursday, November 1, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | 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:

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008' (ALL) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 features eight unique styles, each having its own strategy and exclusive attributes, new rosters, more environmental hotspots, improved out-of-ring action, enhanced online community support and much more!

'Assassin's Creed' (ALL) Novel Trilogy Canceled

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier this year, Pocket Books acquired the rights to publish the novelization of Ubisoft's upcoming action/adventure game Assassin's Creed, but it turns out the deal has been abandoned. Author of the two first novels, Steven Barnes, revealed Ubisoft wanted to remove religious references and have the books vetted by an expert, which "disenchanted" Pocket Books, and the deal died.

'Ferrari Project' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since signing the license back in late 2006, 10Tacle's UK studio Blimey Games!, known for racing titles such as GTR, GTR2, and freely downloadable BMW M3 Challenge, has been quite mysterious about its next-gen racing title codenamed Ferrari Project.

'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' (PS3) Demo Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In search of the centuries-old fabled treasure of El Dorado, Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island. On Nov. 8, a four-level demo is expected on PSN.

'Viva Pinata' (PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Viva Pinata brings a vibrant world of living pinata animals to video games, television and beyond. The Viva Pinata universe showcases an engaging cast of colorful, wild-roaming pinata animals that entertain and challenge imaginations.

'Final Fantasy Versus XIII' (PS3) - 11 Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy Versus XIII is an action based Final Fantasy title exclusively for the PS3, from the creators of Kingdom Hearts and Advent Children.

'Mass Effect' (X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | 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.

Various Game Trailers #1201

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 7:04 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:

  • Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune [PS3] - Trailer
  • Alone in the Dark [PS3/X360/PC] - Central Park Trailer
  • Gears of War [PC] - Editor Trailer
  • Condemned 2: Bloodshot [PS3/X360] - Trailer
  • Theseis [X360/PC] - Haunted House Flythrough Trailer
  • Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 [NDS] - Trailer

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

'Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts' - v2.103 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

COH: Opposing Fronts allows players to fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic WWII liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history. THQ has released a v2.103 patch (only English/French for now) for the original COH, as well as the recent expansion, fixing a few bugs and crashes.

'Resistance: Fall of Man' (PS3) Update Adds Fixes & Features

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As promised Sony has released a new update for Insomniac's shooter Resistance: Fall of Man, adding Dualshock 3 support, ability to snap screens with USB keyboard, weapon balancing, and the usual bug & crash fixes.

'EverQuest Online Adventures' (PS2) Goes Fishing

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EverQuest Online Adventures is an MMORPG, allowing PS2 owners to experience an open-ended, persistent virtual world, filled with thousands of other players. On Oct. 31, EQOA will kick off fishing season with its first ever in-game fishing tournament. Players can grab their rods and reels and seek out the best locations, as weekly prizes will be awarded for catching special tagged fish.

'7.62 mm' - 24 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

7.62 mm is a tactical action game, sequel to Brigade E5, similar to such classic titles as Jagged Alliance, X-Com, and Silent Storm. As a professional mercenary you seek a Russian "businessman," who stole a lot of money from his "colleagues," then hid in a small country of Latin America to avoid inevitable punishment there.

EA Developing New 'Formula One' Racing Franchise?

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to British tabloid The Sun, EA Sports has signed a deal with Formula One rookie Lewis Hamilton to use his likeness in an upcoming Xbox and PlayStation game, presumably X360 and PS3. It is uncertain whether the £5 million deal will translate into a specific Formula One product, as Sony currently has the exclusive FIA licensing rights for its own racing franchise.