'NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams' (Wii) Gets Multiplayer And Sandbox Mode

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination.

'Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War' (PS3/X360) - 31 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bladestorm will offer massive battles mixed with strategy, much like the Dynasty Warriors titles, but one of the main differences is that the game will be situated in the Western medieval timeframe.

Monday, September 17, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | 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:

  • Eternal Sonata (X360)


  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Warriors of the Lost Empire' (PSP) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mercury Games has secured the European publishing rights from Ertain BV for its fantasy action RPG Warriors of the Lost Empire, known in Japan as Lost Regnum, on the PSP.

'Lockdown' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dusk2Dawn announced Lockdown, a first person shooter which promises lots of frenetic shooting action elements and an explosive storyline that features a cast of characters who might be your best friends – or maybe one is a traitor.

'Freak Out: Extreme Freeride' (PSP/PS2/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

If you're in pursuit of adrenaline, powder snow and pure freedom then look no further; that's what you’ll get delivered, with Freak Out! the ultimate freeride skiing experience.

Nintendo Launches Pokemon Global Trade Station

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo announced that its Pokemon Global Trade Station web site went online Sept. 15, and functions as a great resource for Pokemon fans interested in learning more about trading their favorite characters.

'My Horse and Me' (NDS/Wii/PC) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Having signed the exclusive worldwide license from the Federation Equestre Internationale FEI, Atari will publish My Horse and Me, the complete horseback riding and equestrian lifestyle video game experience featuring a realistic and immersive representation of the world of equestrian sports.

Ubisoft Opens Second Development Studio in China

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 8:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has opened a new development studio in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and appointed Richard Tsao, previously senior producer at Ubisoft’s Shanghai studio, as managing director. Ubisoft Chengdu will initially focus on internal outsourcing and in time will be responsible for developing online titles for PC, consoles and handhelds.

'Halo 3' (X360) - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

'Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles' (Wii) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 5:34 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.

Trio of Classic Titles Added to the Wii Shop Channel

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 5:20 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 : Yoshi’s Story, Super Thunder Blade, and World Class Baseball.

'Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive's Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder, previously called Loath Nolder: Labores Solis, is a horror/thriller adventure game is greatly inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, currently under development at Zoetrope Interactive.

'NBA Live 08' (ALL) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the 1-on-1 match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA Live 08.

'Yakuza 3' (PS3) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

To be unveiled later this week at the Tokyo Game Show, Yakuza 3 will no longer be set in modern days, but in 1605, during the Edo period. Yakuza 3 will sport 4 fighting styles, hand-to-hand combat, one or two katanas, or wielding a huge sword. It's currently scheduled for a spring 2008 release in Japan.

'SEGA Rally Revo' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA Rally Revo is a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with dynamically deformable terrain, next-gen graphics, realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing. SEGA has released a 700mb playable demo on Xbox Live, featuring two quick race tracks drivable in either the Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ3 or the Subaru Impreza STi Spec C type RA.

'Toy Shop' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lexicon Entertainment announced that it has signed Toy Shop, a management simulation allowing young players to actually manage, look after and run their very own shop!

'Eternal Sonata' (PS3/X360) Gets Bonus Content

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally announced as an Xbox 360-exclusive RPG, Namco Bandai's Eternal Sonata, previously known as Trusty Bell, boasts gorgeous graphics, 3D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system. Revealed last week, the PS3 edition of Eternal Sonata will include extra content, such as new events to help move along the story line, Crescendo and Serenade as playable characters, and a costume system allowing you to freely change your characters' costumes.

'Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ's Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is add-on for Gas Powered Games' 3D RTS, following the epic story of the original game in the aftermath of the Infinite War.

'Zombie Massacre' (Wii) Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by '80s action movies, 1988 Games' Zombie Massacre is an action game where you are in charge of a team of 4 characters who have to drive a nuclear bomb into a zombie-infested city, and get it out before it detonates. Zombie Massacre features 4 player co-op, fast-paced arcade racing, multiple game scenarios, cool weapons, and loads of zombie-shooting mayhem.