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'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 1

Stormrise offers fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience of the gamer. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point. Stormrise also allows units to be commanded in the air, across rooftops, on the earth's surface and even underground, this unique idea of "verticality" introduces multiple layers of gameplay that must be mastered for strategic advantage. The experience is heightened by a simple yet effective control system tailored specifically for consoles, which

'All Star Cheer Squad' (NDS/Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2008 - July 16th

Get the All Star Cheer Squad [NDS/Wii] Trailer off WP (53mb)

All Star Cheer Squad allows players to participate in the competitive sport of Cheer, combining traditional cheerleadlng, dance, gymnastics and squad-based teamwork. Players create their own avatar, learn cheer and dance moves, compete against Individual team members and ultimately compete against other squads. The player's goal is to become captain of his or her squad and eventually lead the squad to win all of the competitions in the single-player campaign.

'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Make the Grade' (NDS/Wii/PS2/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2008 - July 16th

Find out if you are Smarter Than A 5th Grader! Ace the test in this exciting trivia game where every question is based on grade school curriculum and the answers are "elementary."

Features:

  • Step up to the podium and put your smarts on the line - over 6,000 grade school questions (3,000 for the NDS).
  • Smarty Pants or Smart Alec? Choose your partner from five brainy 5th graders and test your skills across 23 subjects.
  • More Fun

'Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood' (NDS) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 1

Sonic and his friends have banded together with leading RPG developer BioWare (Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic) to create a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic's first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Exclusively for the Nintendo DS, Sonic Chronicles mixes a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure.

Players will customize their party and characters, choosing from Sonic, Tails, Amy Rose, Knuckles, Shadow, Rouge, and more, and prepare to defeat a menacing new enemy. Rhythmically tapping and dragging with the stylus in Sonic-style

'Baja: Edge of Control' (PS3/X360) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2008 - July 16th

Developed by the founding members of the MX vs. ATV franchise, Baja: Edge of Control combines the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.

In Baja: Edge of Control, players will conquer more than 100 square miles of the toughest terrain Mother Nature has to offer, including the steepest mountains, thickest mud and deepest canyons ever created. With more than 40 vehicles in eight classes, including Trophy Trucks, 4x4s and buggies, Baja: Edge of Control features a full

'Retro Game Challenge' - Facts, Features & Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2008 - July 15th

The evil Game Master Arino has thrown you back in time – your only chance is to beat him at every classic gaming challenge he throws at you.

Key Features :

  • Take on timeless 8-bit gameplay: classic space shooters, breakneck racing, ninja action and even epic RPG play.
  • Experience a variety of fast-paced retro challenges, then unlock the complete games to enjoy in free play.
  • Seek help from in-game magazines, filled with cheat codes to warp you to later levels, receive unlimited continues, and even become invincible!
  • Experience the 80’s with entertaining in-game articles on retro gaming history and culture. A winner is

'Blood Bowl' (NDS/PSP/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 2

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.

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

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2008

Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: EA Games
Developer: EA Bright Light
Release Date: July 2009

By now, if you're a Harry Potter fan, you've probably heard the unexpected news about the next movie. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth in the seven-movie series, was due to come out sometime later this year, but for reasons as of yet unknown, was pushed back a staggering six months until July of next year. This leaves the inevitable Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince game tie-in with an interesting quandary. It can release as scheduled in November, giving die-hard

'Valhalla Knights 2' (PSP) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2008 - July 15th

Day of Judgment--
The gods have abandoned mankind.
A goddess that descended from the heavens brought upon destruction that left the lands torn and the oceans parched, but mankind refused to accept their fate.
A lone witch fought for the sake of mankind and was able to cut off her wings.
However, she alone could not defeat the goddess.
The goddess dispersed about the land her servants, Hostiae, in retaliation, and hid herself within the world to recover.
Unable to defeat the goddess, the witch left behind a "White Crystal" that reveals where the goddess lay asleep.

Monsters called Hostiae--
Feathers

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

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2008

Genre: Puzzle/Role-Playing
Publisher: D3
Developer: Infinite Interactive
Release Date: Q4 2008

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was one of those games that slipped under the radar. Released for the DS and PSP, not a lot of people paid attention to it until they actually got a chance to play it. Once they did, they found that Puzzle Quest was one of the most unbelievably addicting games to come out in the past few years, mixing a well-designed and enjoyable puzzle element with the fun of building up an RPG character. Even nagging problems like a fairly