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'Patrician IV: Conquest by Trade' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under Demo

In Patrician IV, the player takes on the role of a young merchant in the area of the Baltic and North Sea during the late Middle Age, the zenith of the Hanseatic League and its naval trading empire.

'Sid Meier's Civilization V' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Civilization V reinvigorates the classic turn-based strategy genre with a new engine built from the ground-up. Players are introduced to a new combat system, deeper diplomatic interactions and a cavalcade of expanded features that deliver a fully immersive experience.

'Neverwinter' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 7:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Neverwinter, players choose to become one of five classic D&D classes and team up with friends or computer-controlled allies to form five-person co-op groups. Players also create their own storylines and quests utilizing an extremely user-friendly content generation system, tentatively codenamed Forge.

'Gunblade NY & LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gunblade NY & LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack is an arcade-style first-person shooter in which players engage in missions to protect sections of New York and Los Angeles from enemy forces.

'Crackdown 2' (X360) Toy Box DLC Brings Free And Premium Content

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crackdown 2 will take multiplayer gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City by any means necessary.

'Venetica' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Venetica is an action-RPG with an immersive storyline. Venetica mixes emotion and action in an intense and powerful setting. A unique and vibrant game world full of surprises, set in the beautifully rendered city of Venice during the 16th Century, awaits players in this captivating adventure game.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, August 23, 2010

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added one WiiWare, four NDSiWare, and one VC title to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: And Yet It Moves (Wiiware), Rytmik, G.G Series NINJA KARAKURI DEN, My Farm, Absolute Reversi (NDSi), and UFOURIA: THE SAG (VC).

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II' (ALL) Demo Coming Prior to Launch - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller - Darth Vader's secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

'Torchlight' Heading to PSN/XBL, Possibly By Year's End

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Torchlight is an adventure-themed action-MMORPG which emphasizes a simple and intuitive interface, fast and furious action, and a colorful and compelling game world. While CEO Max Schaefer had already hinted at a possible console version, at GamesCom Schaefer stated that Runic Games hopes to have it available on PSB/XBL by the holiday season.

'Quantum Theory' (ALL) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2010 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Quantum Theory is a third-person shooter players take on the role of the massive, gun-wielding warrior Syd and battle through intense action sequences in an unpredictable, shape-shifting battlefield.