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'Ferrari Challenge' (NDS/Wii/PS3) Also Coming to PS2 - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ferrari Challenge is a realistic racing game, developed by Eutechnyx, from the famous Italian sports car manufacturer, with the official license of the motor sports series with the input of professional racing drivers.

'Steel Penny Games' Formed, Becomes WiiWare Developer

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 2:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Steel Penny Games, formed by two ex-Naughty Dog devs, announced that it is now a licensed WiiWare developer and is busy at work on an original IP title, a challenging puzzle game with dramatic fantasy environments and appealing characters for an exceptionally satisfying experience.

'Pacific Storm: Allies' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 1:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Combining RTS, resource management and combat action, Pacific Storm Allies drops players into the thick of battle, playing as the US, Japan, and a new playable nation, the UK. This expansion brings new units to construct, new historical locations to visit and a brand new version of the engine with improved graphics.

'Crysis' Original Soundtrack Goes Retail

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 1:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sumthing Else Music Works proudly presents Crysis Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack from Crytek's next-generation PC FPS will be released on Jan. 29th, 2008 to retail outlets worldwide through Nile Rodgers’ Sumthing Else Music Works record label, and for digital download and iTunes.

D.I.C.E. Summit 2008 Sold Out

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2008 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced that the D.I.C.E. Summit 2008 has sold out (the first time since its inception in 2002) after receiving a record-breaking number of registration submissions from video game industry professionals planning to attend this year's event.

'Unreal Tournament 3' - Beta Patch #2 Details

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 4:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. Epic has released an updated fix list for the upcoming second patch (thanks BeyondUnreal).

Various Game Trailers #1258

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 4:25 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:

  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
  • Dragon Quest Swords [Wii] - Trailer #3
  • C&C 3: Kane's Wrath [X360/PC] - Kane's Alive Trailer
  • Twisted Metal: Head-On - Extra Twisted Edition [PS2] - Trailer #2
  • Patapon [PSP] - JAP TV Trailer

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

'7.62 mm' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 4:20 p.m. PST | 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.

PlayStation Store Updated With Demos, DLCs and Downloadable Games

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with PixelJunk Monsters ($7.99 for a limited time), a free Folklore addon (winner of the Create-a-Creature contest), three Oasis songs for Rock Band ($1.99/song, $5.49/pack), Stranglehold map mack (10 multiplayer maps, 21 skins, $14.99). In addition to the Devil May Cry 4 and The Club demos there is also the PSOne classic Jet Moto 2 for PS3/PSP. If there's nothing you fancy, check out the fresh load of trailers and movie clips to watch.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Standalone Instruments Coming Mid-February

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 2:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA, Harmonix and MTV Games announced that individual instrument peripherals for Rock Band will start shipping to U.S. store shelves beginning on February 12th.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky' Downloadable Exclusively on Steam - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the official prequel to THQ's 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. Valve has signed a worldwide digital download exclusivity agreement with GCS Game World.

505 Games Signs 'NecroVisioN' For Its 1C Label

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NecrovisioN is a first person shooter which immerses gamers in the claustrophobic trenches and bunkers of the First World War. Reminiscent of a Lovecraft horror, NecroVisioN seamlessly mixes the harrowing battlefields with a nightmarish demon and vampire underworld, unleashing a truly visceral experience.

'The Zombie Crisis' (NDS) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Currently only scheduled for release in Japan later this month, D3 Publisher's The Zombie Crisis is the latest installment in its Simple DS series. A survival horror game, The Zombie Crisis has you fend off all kinds of gory zombies who would do nothing rather than feast on your brain with dual pistols, swords, machine guns and the good old shotgun.

Video Game Industry Reaches $18.85 Billion in 2007

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 11:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NPD Group announced that video game software sales in 2007 reached a new record of $9.5 billion, a 28% increase compared to last year. Console games amounted to $6.6 billion, PC titles $910.7 million and handhelds a record $2.0 billion.

'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock' (ALL) Gets Classic Rock Pack

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 11:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision has rolled out a Classic Rock Track Pack (550 Microsoft Points) which includes "Peace of Mind" as performed by Boston, "Juke Box Hero" as performed by Foreigner, and "Any Way you Want it" as performed by Journey.

'The Settlers: Rise Of An Empire - Empire of the East' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Already hinted at in yesterday financial report, Ubisoft announced the first expansion for The Settlers: Rise Of An Empire, adding a new campaign with 8 missions, a new climate zone (India), a new profession (geologist), a new hero (Princess Saraya), weather influence, as well as new buildings, ornaments, and more.

'SunAge' Goes Gold in North America

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SunAge is a futuristic RTS where the player can experience 3 different races with each there arsenal of units, buildings and upgrades, taking place across 2 different worlds. Released in Europe late 2007, Lighthouse announced SunAge went gold and will ship next week.

Thursday, January 24, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 9:57 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:

'Disciples III: Renaissance' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 8:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting. The visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now the entire game environment and every individual unit is in full 3D.

'Alarm for Cobra 11: Crash Time' Coming to X360

by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 8:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11."