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PSP Preview - 'God of War: Chains of Olympus'

by Andrew Hayward on May 18, 2007 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In God of War: Chains of Olympus, Kratos will journey to lands that no mortal has ever walked upon. With the world plunged in eternal darkness and the Gods rendered powerless, Kratos will face the most feared creatures of Greek Mythology, and ultimately be forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction.

PSP Preview - 'PaRappa the Rapper'

by Andrew Hayward on May 17, 2007 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

PaRappa The Rapper for the PSP system stays true to its stylish flattened animation technique and gameplay, combining fun and vibrant characters with hip music and a humorous storyline.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Carcassonne'

by Andrew Hayward on May 15, 2007 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Master strategy in the medieval world as the award-winning board game classic, Carcassonne comes to life on Xbox Live Arcade. The medieval countryside thrives as you and your opponents strategically place your tiles and complete towns, roads, and farms while amassing the most points.

Xbox 360 Multiplayer Preview - 'Halo 3'

by Alicia on May 14, 2007 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

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.

NDS Preview - 'Mega Man ZX Advent'

by Andrew Hayward on May 13, 2007 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In Mega Man ZX Advent, the main characters discover the power of the mysterious "Biometal model A," which on its own has several attacks, but also has a special Megamerge ability which allows the character to transform into one of eight "Pseudoroid" bosses that each have a unique set of abilities.

PC Preview - 'Warmonger - Operation: Downtown Destruction'

by Thomas Wilde on May 12, 2007 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

NetDevil's Warmonger - Operation: Downtown Destruction is an apocalyptic MMOFPS, built around the AGEIA PhysX processor, enabling unique, piece-by-piece destruction system and is designed to deliver stunning fluid and cloth-based effects unlike anything seen before.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Urban Mysteries'

by Thomas Wilde on May 11, 2007 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Urban Mysteries is an epic title incorporating an intense mix of action, adventure and strategy from new developer Zeitguyz, powered by the Unreal Engine 3.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'The Club'

by Alicia on May 11, 2007 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

The Club is a 3rd person action shooter that focuses on addictive and rewarding gameplay, testing your skills to the limit and offers a relentless pace with frantic, fast paced gameplay with a unique style, tone and storyline that drips with energy, attitude and anarchy.

PS2/Wii/PS3/X360 Preview - 'The Simpsons Game'

by Alicia on May 10, 2007 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

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.

PS2 Preview - 'Dawn of Mana'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on May 10, 2007 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Dawn of Mana reveals the origins of the legend behind the Mana Tree and the Sword of Mana. Breaking the series' 2D mold, Dawn of Mana brings the world of Mana to three-dimensional life while preserving the atmosphere that fans have come to know and love.

PC Preview - 'World in Conflict'

by Andrew Hayward on May 9, 2007 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – an apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.

PSP Preview - 'Monster Hunter Freedom 2'

by Andrew Hayward on May 8, 2007 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 borrows various elements from Monster Hunter 2 on the PS2, while the handheld sequel will also feature ad hoc and online multiplayer, as well as new weapons and new locations such as snow covered landscapes.

Wii Preview - 'Project Treasure Island Z'

by Andrew Hayward on May 7, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Project Treasure Island Z is a puzzle adventure game that utilizes the unique control mechanics of the Wii Remote and challenges gamers to play different. Explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate ever.

PSP Preview - 'SWAT: Target Liberty'

by Andrew Hayward on May 6, 2007 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

SWAT PSP is built upon the classic and highly acclaimed SWAT franchise. Penned by script writer Scott Rosenbaum (The Shield), SWAT: Target Liberty is set in New York City where the SWAT team is tasked with thwarting an ever increasing number of international terrorist threats.

PC Preview - 'Empire Earth III'

by Andrew Hayward on May 6, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.

Xbox 360/PC Preview - 'Shadowrun'

by Thomas Wilde on May 5, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Shadowrun is a team-based FPS set in a world where ancient magic blends with modern weapons and advanced technology to form a revolution in multiplayer FPS gaming, allowing PC and Xbox 360 gamers to play against each other.

NDS Preview - 'Mega Man Star Force'

by Andrew Hayward on May 4, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Mega Man Star Force is the first game in a new Mega Man series making its debut in three versions – Pegasus, Leo and Dragon , a first for any Mega Man title. This action RPG blends exploration with fast-paced battles, as players travel between real world and virtual "Wave World."

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Devil May Cry 4'

by Andrew Hayward on May 3, 2007 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.

PS2 Preview - 'Odin Sphere'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on May 2, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Atlus U.S.A.'s Odin Sphere is a PS2 exclusive Action RPG developed by Vanillaware featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love.

PC Multiplayer Preview - 'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2'

by Lee Berlik on April 30, 2007 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic.