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'Guild Wars' Gets Bonus Mission Pack

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With the Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack ($9.99/€8.99/£5.99), you play through four pivotal moments in Guild Wars history and earn rare weapon rewards—some of the best-looking gear in the game! Gather unique rewards as you play a key figure in the Battle of Jahai and go up against Palawa Joko and his undead army, bear witness to events in the violent Tengu Wars, discover what became of Gwen after the Charr invaded her home, and the Searing destroyed everything she'd ever known.

'Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3' (PS2) Gets Euro Date - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Persona 3, you assume the role of a high school student, who was orphaned as a young boy, and has recently transferred to Gekkoukan High School. Only days after he arrives at the school dorm, he is attacked by a Shadow. Under the supervision of school chairman Shuji Ikutsuki, he joins his new friends in confronting this evil threat…

CryENGINE 2 Running On PS3/X360 To Be Shown at GDC

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crytek will demonstrate their CryENGINE 2 game development middleware and their Sandbox 2 game editor at this year's Game Developer Conference, for the first time running on multiple hardware platforms such as the PS3 and Xbox 360.

'Sword of the Stars: Collector's Edition' Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive and developer Kerberos Productions announce Sword of the Stars: Collector's Edition, which includes the original game, the Born of Blood add-on (never released to retail in Canada/US), the first ever Sword of the Stars novella The Deacon's Tale by renowned sci-fi writer Arrin Dembo and a bonus CD.

Codemasters Signs 'Jumpgate Evolution' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

'Hellgate: London' - v1.1 Patch Details

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Shortly after the recent v1.0/Stonehenge patch, Flagship is already working on the next v1.1 update.

'Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII' (PSP) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII takes fans on an exciting journey through the origin of the FFVII saga in an all-new action-packed experience, featuring inspiring visuals, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an engaging battle system.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Three Progressive Tracks

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band allows you to perform famous rock music with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and vocals, as well as online. Harmonix released three Progressive Tracks: Siva by Smashing Pumpkins, a cover of Rush's Working Man, and Ten Speed (Of God's Blood and Burial) as made famous by Coheed and Cambria. 160 Microsoft points each, expected on PSN later this week.

'SEGA Bass Fishing' (Wii) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 4:08 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.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:13 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:

'StarCraft II' Jim Raynor Profile - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:07 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.

Futuremark Games Studio Formed

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Futuremark, known for its 3DMark benchmarking software, announces the formation of the Futuremark Games Studio. With its first project already in development, Futuremark is committed to developing original IP games with the highest quality game play combined with blow-your-socks-off visuals.

'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' (PS3) Gets Release Date - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.

'Falcon 4.0: Allied Force' - v1.0.13 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Falcon 4.0: Allied Force features extensive improvements in all areas including artificial intelligence, graphics, multiplayer, terrain and of course the stunning real time, fully dynamic campaign engine. This v1.0.13 patch improves stability, fixes a Vista related gfx issue, and some data tweaking.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) - 34 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 2:37 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.

'FIFA Street 3' (ALL) - Motion Capturing Developer Diary

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 3 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel, now on the next-gen platforms. Producer Justin Sheffield tell us more about motion capturing the moves

'Hammerin' Harry' (PSP) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 2:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hammerin' Harry on the PSP is a continuation from the old NES/GB game dating back to the early 90s, where our little hero Harry goes to town with his big hammer. Developed by Irem, Hammerin' Harry is a sidescrolling action game mixing 2D backgrounds with 3D characters, big bosses, and 2 player co-op, currently only scheduled for release in Japan.

'Silverfall: Earth Awakening' Enemies #2 - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silverfall is a fantasy RPG set in a world of magic, machines & mayhem, the choices you make during the game take you along the path of nature or technology. The Earth Awakening addon features an updated engine with improved gfx/performance, 2 new races, over 50 new pieces of armor, 42 new weapons, 20 new maps, and optimized multiplayer.

'Carriers at War' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Carriers at War is a re-make of SSG's the classic wargame, a WWII naval combat and strategy game set in the Pacific Theatre. Focusing heavily on carrier fleet command strategy, the player will have to use all of their naval prowess to best the enemy.

'Myst' (NDS) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2008 @ 8:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Myst is an immersive experience that draws you in and won't let you go. You enter a unique setting, venturing alone to varied times and places, the worlds that compose Myst. There are no instructions, and you encounter no living beings but soon realize your actions may help individuals who are somehow trapped in a parallel dimension.