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Bethesda Opens Up UK Office to Self-Publish Its Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bethesda Softworks' parent company ZeniMax Media announced it has begun direct publishing operations in Europe with the establishment of its London-based subsidiary, ZeniMax Europe Ltd.

'Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that have spiraled completely out of control, now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Wii Shop Channel Gets Another Two Classic Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, and Phantasy Star II.

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:20 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.

Monday, February 18, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:15 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:

'Resistance 2' (PS3) - Facts & Features

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak.

'Rhiannon: Beyond the Mabinogion' Delayed, But Gets Imporved Gfx - Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

'Rhiannon' weaves classic Celtic legends of revenge into a modern-day setting in a run-down Welsh country house and grounds. The game is aimed squarely at the first-person point-and-click market, and although violence-free, it is decidedly not for young children.

'The Abbey' - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and you, in the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, are tasked is to shed light on the mystery.

Jesper Kyd Receives Award for 'Assassin's Creed' (ALL) Musical Score

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hosted by Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, American Dad), Jesper Kyd's original score for Assassin's Creed was awarded Best Original Musical Score in a Video Game at the 2nd Annual Elan Awards, the Canadian Awards for the Electronic and the Animated Arts, last weekend.

'Bleach The 3rd Phantom' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While Bleach was released late 2007 on NDS and Wii, Japanese gamers are already expecting the third installment in the strategy/rpg franchise. With a story written by the manga author himself, Bleach The 3rd Phantom is turn based, with pre-defined fight combos, and uses sprites when in combat mode.

'Babo: Invasion' (PS3/X360/PC) Making its Debut At GDC - Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Babo: Invasion, based on the freeware multiplayer combat game Babo Violent 2, is a fast-paced multiplayer game where armed ball-like "Babos" navigate maze-like worlds in a free-for-all firefight or team-based combat.

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' (ALL) to Support 50 People in Multiplayer

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 1:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Kaos' Frank Delise confirmed Frontlines will support 50 players in multiplayer on X360, no details were given on the other platforms.

'Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath' (X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 1:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.

'SEGA Superstars Tennis' (ALL) - 80 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA Superstars Tennis is a game that brings together some of the most treasured and well known characters from the SEGA universe, in some of the most unusual courts and outrageous settings ever imagined.

'Dead Head Fred' (PSP) Wins Videogame Writing Award

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

D3Publisher of America's PSP exclusive Dead Head Fred, developed by Vicious Cycle Software, has won the Writers Guild of America's inaugural Videogame Writing Award, spotlighting quality work by video game writers, raising their profiles, and validating their contributions to this rapidly maturing medium.

GenCon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GenCon has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the State of Washington, as a result of significant unforeseen expenses associated with externally licensed events. Gen Con is currently being sued by LucasArts in regard to its Star Wars Celebration IV event held in May 2007.

'WarDevil' (PS3) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within is an innovative next-gen 3D title with graphical style & visual look unlike any other current game. Drawing upon strong filmic narrative, a complex story unfolds, immersing the player into a vivid and complex world, far beyond that from conventional video games.

'Warhawk' (PS3) - v1.3 Update Details

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with bone-crunching armored assaults and high-intensity infantry combat in a 32-player, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. We already knew about the new paint schemes & insignias, but you can also expect new VOIP options, HOME game launching, bio-field generator, and a mechanic’s field Wrench.

'LEGO Batman' (ALL) Harley Quinn Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building/operating vehicles in co-op gameplay.

'The Abbey' - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and you, in the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, are tasked is to shed light on the mystery.