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Xbox Live Arcade Preview - 'Rocket Bowl'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

A refreshing twist on a classic sport, Rocket Bowl offers a '50s style retro-futuristic vibe, out-of-this-world courses and rocket-powered bowling balls; Rocket Bowl rolls a perfect game of fun on the Xbox Live Arcade. Players will compete in tournaments, challenge their friends in multiplayer, test their skills in mini-games and more!

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Gamers are invited to return to magical Piñata Island where unfortunately not all is well. Professor Pester, along with his gang of Ruffians, have wiped out Piñata Central’s computer records, which poses a threat to parties everywhere.

Xbox Live Arcade/PC Preview - 'Puzzle Quest: Galactrix'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.

Wii Preview - 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 25, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Warriors Orochi 2'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 24, 2008 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will meet again in an unforgettable crossover event. The game’s newly added “Dream” mode features an original storyline different from that of Story Mode with over 90 characters from both franchises teaming up to wage war against a new, powerful force.

PS3/X360/PC Multiplayer Preview - 'Bionic Commando'

by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Darksiders: Wrath of War'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.

PC Preview - 'Dragon Age: Origins'

by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 20, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

NDS Preview - 'Ninjatown'

by Geson Hatchett on Aug. 19, 2008 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

A diverse group of fun-loving Ninjas populate the vibrant yet peaceful place known as Ninjatown. However, after the eruption of a nearby volcano, Ninjatown is attacked by hordes of sinister enemies lead by Mr. Demon, who, for reasons unknown, is bent on destruction.

PS3/X360/PC Preview- 'Street Fighter IV'

by Geson Hatchett on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

PS3 Preview - 'Flower'

by Geson Hatchett on Aug. 17, 2008 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Playing as the wind, the player guides and accumulates a swarm of pedals by interacting with other flowers and the surrounding environment, causing the on-screen world to change. The goals and journey in each level vary, but all involve flight, exploration and interaction with the level.

PS2/Wii/PS3/X360 Preview - 'Sonic Unleashed'

by Geson Hatchett on Aug. 16, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Everyone's favorite hedgehog will be breaking new ground yet maintaining his roots, in the upcoming title, Sonic Unleashed, taking players on an unforgettable high-speed journey around the globe in a way never before experienced in the world of Sonic.

PC Preview - 'Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy'

by Reggie Carolipio on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy is a classic point-and-click adventure game. Nostradamus sends his daughter Madeleine to help Catherine de Medici, who thinks she has been cursed. As practicing medicine is a male occupation, the game allows you to disguise as Madeleine's brother Cesar to interact with other NPCs.

NDS/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Bolt'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2008

An action adventure game based on Walt Disney Pictures' feature animation film, Bolt tells the story of a canine TV star that is inadvertently shipped from Hollywood to New York City, where he begins a cross-country adventure home and makes the surprising discovery that the super powers he thought he had don’t work in the real world.

NDS/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Bolt'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2008

An action adventure game based on Walt Disney Pictures' feature animation film, Bolt tells the story of a canine TV star that is inadvertently shipped from Hollywood to New York City, where he begins a cross-country adventure home and makes the surprising discovery that the super powers he thought he had don’t work in the real world.

Xbox 360 Multiplayer Preview - 'Red Faction: Guerrilla'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Zoids Assault'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Manage a team of elite war machines through a campaign of intense military conflicts. Advanced upgrade and customization options combine with challenging objective-based gameplay to offer a fresh new strategy RPG and a daring new vision of the long-running Zoids universe.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Ghostbusters: The Video Game'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Take on the role of a new recruit wanting to join the original film cast of the Ghostbusters team. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

When a cataclysmic force merges conquerors from two universes, conflict is inevitable. Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Red Faction: Guerrilla'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.