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'ArcaniA: Gothic 4' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2010 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under Demo

ArcaniA: Gothic 4 is set 10 years after the last installment and situated on multiple southern islands, each with unique fauna & flora according to various climate zones. The game will feature a day & night cycle, changing weather, and depending on the time of day altering spell casting abilities.

'NeverDead' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2010 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NeverDead will feature third-person action gameplay set in a fantasy and horror-influenced universe where supernatural battles between humans and extraordinary creatures blanket a vast city landscape.

'Amnesia: The Dark Descent' v1.0.1 Patch/Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2010 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under Patch

Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a first-person survival horror game set in the late 18th century, and will take the player on a thrill-ride through the depths of madness, exploring the dark side of the human emotions.

'Shawn Johnson Gymnastics' (NDS/Wii) Gets Delayed - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2010 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shawn Johnson Gymnastics is compatible with the Wii Balance Board, the game will offer a truly realistic experience in the following gymnastics events: floor exercise, vault, balance beam and uneven parallel bars.

It Seems I've Created A Monster. A Strangely Persuasive Monster

by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Last night was quite interesting and fun. One of our longtime friends was in town for a visit, and we headed out for some drinks. We also got the news that he will be a daddy sometime next year, so that only added to our celebration.

If that weren't enough, a few hours into our drinkfest, a bus pulls up in front of our bar, and a bunch of nerdy people disembark, all wearing zombie makeup. We jokingly said that it was either Plants vs. Zombies or Dead Rising 2. Once we recognized a few of the Capcom PR folks, we looked at each other and collectively thought, "Hey, why weren't we invited to this gig?" The Capcom PR rep saw us and apologized, bought us a few rounds, and promised us a review copy on Monday — the day before the game ships. Uhhh, OK, I guess ....

'Generator Rex' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2010 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Generator Rex will be based on the Cartoon Network series that stars Rex, a 15-year-old super agent who has the ability to grow incredible mechanical weapons and vehicles from his own body.

'Shining Legend' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2010 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shining Legend is an action RPG where players can expect elements of romance mixed in with adventure as the protagonist, a wandering prince of a fallen kingdom financially in crisis, meets a little-too-chatty cat and sets out on a journey to find seven princesses who went loose from their palace because of a little miscommunication.

'Sid Meier's Civilization V' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2010 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under Demo

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.

'Patapon 3' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2010 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Patapon 3 introduces a new warrior, a Superhero Patapon, that players can use to head into musical battle, devastating opponents with deadly, rhythmic attacks.

Good Old Games Leaves Beta Status After Two Years, Adds 'Baldur’s Gate'

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2010 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After reviving and releasing more than 230 classic PC games, the DRM-free platform GOG.com leaves behind its “Beta” status on its second anniversary, and has officially gone live.