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'Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles' (Wii) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

RE: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new RE experience, revealing the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation.

'The Orange Box' (PS3/X360/PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Half-Life 2: Ep. Two, armed with new weaponry and vehicles, Dr. Gordon Freeman must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box also includes Team Fortress 2 as a multiplayer addition, and physics-focused Portal.

'The Simpsons Game' (ALL) - 5 Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.

Playlogic Becomes Official PS3 Publisher

by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After recently getting approved as PSP/PS2 publisher in North America, Playlogic announced that it has signed a global publishers license for the PS3, allowing it to publish PS3 games in all territories worldwide.

'Crysis' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 7:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Crysis shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion.

Various Game Trailers #1176

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 7:45 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:

  • Everlight: Power to the Elves! - Trailer #2 [German]
  • The Eye of Judgment [PS3] - Tutorial Trailer


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

Nintendo's PR Head Calls It Quits

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After Nintendo's Senior Vice President George Harrison recently announced his departure, Senior Director of Corporate Communications Beth Llewelyn also put in her resignation and decided to "take some time off to be a full-time mom for a bit," after 12 years of service. A little while back, Nintendo decided to shut down its Redmond, Wa., offices, sell its property and set up shop in San Francisco and New York instead.

'Unreal Tournament 3' (PS3/X360/PC) No Cross-Platform Multiplayer

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 7:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In UT3 you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These contests are fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. During a community chat Epic VP Mark Rein revealed that there will be no PS3-PC cross-platform multiplayer at launch (and even a slim chance of it ever happening) due to the difficulty of making game code 100% compatible between the systems.

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' (PS3/X360/PC) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Fury' Challenge Starts This Weekend - Beta Client Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Auran Games' prize pool for “Fury Challenge” has now officially topped $2 million dollars. The Open Beta event for its Player versus Player MMO has been extended to Oct. 7, with the first competition weekend kicking off Sept 28-30 and a rematch Oct 5-7.

'Soulcalibur Legends' (Wii) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The weapon-based fighting game franchise has been reinvented as Namco Bandai announced Soulcalibur Legends exclusively for the Wii, fully immersing players in a 3rd person action adventure that takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

'Halo 3' (X360) Sells $170M in 24 Hours

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced that its Xbox 360 exclusive game "Halo 3" has officially become the biggest entertainment launch in history, garnering an estimated $170 million in sales in the United States alone in the first 24 hours, beating previous records set by blockbuster theatrical releases like "Spider-man 3" and novels such as "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

'Sam & Max Ep. 201: Ice Station Santa' Game Details - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ice Station Santa puts a whole new spin on the season of giving, peace, and joy. With Christmas presents on the attack and carols of gunshots drowning out the bells, Sam & Max must storm the North Pole to bring down a less-than-jolly foe.

'Need for Speed ProStreet' (ALL) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.

'Kane & Lynch: Dead Men' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men -- a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath -- and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience. Eidos plans to released Kane & Lynch on Nov. 20, the same day as Rock Band, Mass Effect and a slew of other titles ...

'Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction' (PS3) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction draws players into a vast, new galaxy more vibrant, diverse and interactive than ever before. With bustling cities, gigantic enemies and giant boss battles, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction delivers a sophisticated, yet humorous adventure.

The Adventure Company Signs 'The Hardy Boys' License

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

JoWooD and The Adventure Company announce that they have entered into a partnership with Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing to develop a series of interactive games based on the works of the world’s most popular boy detectives The Hardy Boys.

'Clive Barker's Jericho' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats. This demo lets you play as three of the seven Jericho squad members through the sewers of Al Khali.

'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games' (NDS/Wii) Event Details - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games players will compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.

'Sinking Island' (NDS/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sinking Island is a dark detective adventure story set on a tropical paradise. At a millionaire's hotel a crime is committed, and while the island seems to be sinking for unknown reasons, you, as detective Jack Norm, have to find out who did it.