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Blizzard's Games Convention 2007 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard revealed today that the second expansion for World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich King, and StarCraft II, Blizzard’s highly-anticipated real-time strategy game, will be playable at the 2007 Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.

Wii Shop Channel Expands With Trio of Classic Titles

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | 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: Neutopia, Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, and Super Metroid.

'Animal Paradise' (NDS) - 60 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Animal Paradise is a fun and engaging virtual pet sim for the NDS, taking players to their uncle's virtual farm and allows them to become best friends with all of his farm animals. Feed, clean, walk and play with them, but above all make them happy so you can earn their love.

'Conflict: Denied Ops' (X360/PS3/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos announced the next title in the acclaimed Conflict series, Conflict: Denied Ops. Previously announced under the working title of Crossfire, Conflict: Denied Ops is a new paramilitary themed co-op FPS from award-winning developers, Pivotal Games, and is the fifth game in the best selling Conflict series.

'Deca Sports' (Wii) Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest Famitsu issue reveals that Hudson is working on an all-new Wii-exclusive sports title similar to Wii Sports. Featuring 10 activities Deca Sports will fully use the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, single, as well as multiplayer. So far seven categories are confirmed: Archery, Go Karting, Motocross, Volleyball, Football, Basketball and Badminton, while three are kept secret although the good word is they might be Speed Skating, Ice Hockey and Snowboarding.

'Condemned 2: Bloodshot' (PS3/X360) Developer Diary #1 - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality. Monolith Productions Senior Producer Dave Hasle tells us more about the main character Ethan Thomas.

European Xbox 360 Price Drop Confirmed

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed last week Microsoft officially announced a retail price drop for its Xbox 360 consoles in Europe, and launched the Xbox 360 Elite (€449,99). From Friday, 24th August 2007, the 20 GB Xbox 360 will be reduced by €50 to €349,99, while the Core version (no HD) will be reduced €20 to €279,99.

'Heavenly Sword' (PS3) - 28 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword, developed by Ninja Theory, takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (X360/PC) Playable At Leipzig - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At this year’s Games Convention gamers will be able to play against each other in Funcom’s brutal, bloody, and ferociously fast-paced player-versus-player MMO game Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, while the press will get a demonstration of the siege warfare system behind closed doors.

SouthPeak Introducing Four New Titles At Leipzig Games Convention

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games, in co-operation with German distribution partner Flashpoint, announced its product line-up for this year’s Leipzig Games Convention, including its first entries into the PS3 and Wii markets, as well as an increased focus on handheld formats.

'Cricket Life 08' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cricket Life 08, developed by Gamebience, is a sports, management, strategy and life simulation game that allows gamers to experience a cricketer's life, endorsed by Mike Hussey.

Paradox Interactive Signs 'Supreme Ruler 2020'

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive announced that it has signed Supreme Ruler 2020 to its publishing portfolio of 2008. Developed by BattleGoat Studios, Supreme Ruler 2020 adds many new features, building on the success of the award winning Supreme Ruler 2010.

'Turning Point: Fall of Liberty' (PS3/X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fall of Liberty takes players to new battlegrounds in World War II, ones born from a changed moment in history that led to the Nazi invasion of 1950s America, delivering an explosive action experience in a world where famous real-world locations appear startlingly different under Nazi occupation.

'Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights features unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic Driver DNA.

'Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball' - v1.4.2 Demo/Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wolverine Studios' professional and collegiate sports management simulation Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball, developed by Gary Gorski, is the follow up to pro basketball simulation, Total Pro Basketball 2005.

'BioShock' (X360/PC) Demo Confirmed for Monday

by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioShock will forever change the expectations for the FPS going beyond run and gun corridors, monster-closet AIs and static worlds, creating a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. Already released on Xbox Live, the PC version of the 1.84Gb demo is confirmed for Monday 7pm EST/4pm PST, and of course we will have it on our fileserver network.

'Tarr Chronicles' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tarr Chronicles is an arcade-style space combat sim where you, lost in space and deep behind enemy lines, must don an elite fighter pilot's uniform and defend the galaxy's last hope. At your disposal are dozens of detailed high-tech fighters bristling with cannons and rocket launchers, yours to fly against a seemingly unstoppable alien menace - the De'Khete.

'Battlestrike: Force of Resistance' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

City Interactive announced a new title in its WWII FPS series. In Battlestrike: Force of Resistance the troops of the 3rd Reich are occupying almost the entire territory of Europe, and you, as an English commando, need to train & support the resistance.

'Ratatouille' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live Marketplace

by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ratatouille offers a fresh and exciting take on the platform action genre, engaging players in deep, fluid, and fast gameplay through fun filled mini-games, daring heists, frenzied pursuits and wild chases, providing constant fun and challenge. THQ has released a 700mb demo on Xbox Live Marketplace.

Microsoft Confirms Live Service on XP

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2007 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already revealed by SEGA's Universe at War Live compatibility on Vista/XP, Microsoft's official Gamerscore blog confirms it is indeed working on bringing the Games for Windows Live service to XP. The development team first wanted to get the service working on Microsoft's newest OS to support Halo 2 and Shadowrun, but now that both titles are out, work on finalizing GfWL on XP has commenced. Gears of War, which is Vista/XP compatible, will support the Live service on both platforms.