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Zoo Games Developing New 'Bigfoot' (NDS/Wii) Title

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The new Bigfoot title will bring the realistic experience of monster truck racing to 4x4 fans and video game enthusiasts alike. By replicating the same innovative construction that has made Bigfoot the leader in the monster truck industry, Zoo plans to bring the car crushing action from the arena to the living room.

'Backbreaker' (ALL) Demo Downloads Exceeed One Million

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Backbreaker is taking sports video games to a place where the action is never the same and every hit looks and feels as realistic as a Sunday afternoon. Utilizing NaturalMotion’s euphoria motion synthesis engine, you’ll never see the same tackle again. Ever.

'Dead State' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead State is a 3rd person perspective turn-based zombie-apocalypse survival RPG Set during the breakdown of society as emergence of zombies causes widespread panic and disorder, so it is up to the player to scavenging resources, explore areas, deal with other survivors, and managing a “shelter” of sorts.

'The Chronicles of Spellborn' Officially Shut Down

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Spellborn, powered by the Unreal 2.5 Engine, is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices, boasting an original setting and storyline and offers a distinctive art style. Back in 2009, Acclaim announced the free-to-play redevelopment, planned for 2010, but as we indicated a few weeks ago, has been shut down for good indeed.

For Some Men, Nothing Is Written Unless THEY Write It

by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

As predicted, the weather was much more tolerable today. It was sunny and warm but not sweltering, and there was even a nice breeze now and again.

Over the past two days, we've been play-testing a new title that's due for release soon, so we'll have some early coverage of that coming up, as well as an interview and, of cours,e a detailed review when it launches next month. Tomorrow, there's a Spider-Man gig in town, so we'll have a chance to check that out, and we'll have more on that shortly as well.

We watched the newest episode of Covert Affairs, and I have The Crazies queued up for tomorrow.

'SBK X' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 8:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Infront Motor Sports, Black Bean Games and Milestone have been tirelessly working together to inspect every corner of SBK09 to extract the best and to insert everything our players wanted for 2010 in order to deliver the best motorbike racing game ever made.

Various Game Trailers #1842

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 6:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under Trailers

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Rock Band 3 [ALL] - Keyboard Trailer
  • Portal 2 [ALL] - GamesCom Trailer
  • Dance Central [X360] - GamesCom Trailer

We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'GoldenEye 007' (ALL) Shows Off Istanbul Level - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig's James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie adventure.

'Clash of the Titans' (PS3/X360) Unveils DLC Plans

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Clash of the Titans, based on the remake of the classic movie, is an action adventure game depicting the ultimate battle of good vs. evil. Set in the timeless grandeur of Greek mythology, the game tells the story of the epic battle for dominance between the human race and the powerful gods Hades and Zeus.

'Sid Meier's Pirates!' (ALL) Gets Wii Date - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Pirates! you are a 17th century Caribbean Pirate Captain trying to become the most revered and feared pirate in history - exploring high seas and exotic ports, overtaking enemies in fierce naval battles, engaging in duels and attempting to seize valuable booty.