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'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.

'Sonic Colors' (ALL) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2010 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Colors is a brand new high speed action adventure in which Sonic the Hedgehog races through incredible theme park inspired worlds to rescue a colorful alien race from the clutches of Dr Eggman.

'Pokémon Black' and 'Pokémon White' (NDS) Fastest Selling NDS Games In Japan, Ever

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2010 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Introducing a new storyline and the next generation of Pokémon, the new releases will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram (Pokémon Black Version) and Zekrom (Pokémon White Version) on the game covers worldwide.

'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2' (ALL) Further Delayed On PC

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2010 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 plunges fans into an explosive environment where they can become elite aerial soldiers in control of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft.