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Friday, March 12, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 12, 2010 @ 2:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2010 @ 1:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2, players are challenged to navigate their ball beyond obstacles using the help of secret shortcuts, game-changing power-ups and traps to sabotage the competition. Players can also manipulate the game by using special pick-ups to destroy course obstructions or even interfere with competitor's shots.

I May Be Old-fashioned, But I Thought Murder Was Against The Law

by Rainier on March 12, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Two more days of GDC, and we're home free for a few more months until E3, not counting Wonder-Con in early April. Got a busy day ahead of us, and Saturday will probably be spent just walking around the exhibit, saying our goodbyes to people.

If we don't have too much catching up to do, we might see Green Zone this weekend, but our DVR is filling up quite nicely again so we might just plop on the couch and turn into potatoes.

Earlier this week, CrimeCraft finally received a major update, not only fixing a nasty virtual memory error that's been plaguing the game since beta, but also adding a new (huge and awesome) 32-player map and a feature for daily tournaments. It's a long overdue, but excellent, update (so far).

'Final Fantasy XIV' (PS3/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 8:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XIV, an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea, is planned for a simultaneous global release on PS3 and PC, with the possibility of it coming to X360 as well, but no confirmation as of yet.

PlayStation Store Gets Markdowns, Mega Man 10, Demos, DLCs, Tracks, PSP Games

by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 8:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with various markdowns (GRAW 2, EndWar, etc...), Qore Ep. 22: March 2010, Mega Man 10, Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown, The Tester Ep. 4, demos for MLB 10 The Show, Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown, Mega Man 10, DLCs for MAG, Resident Evil 5, Dragon Age Origins, GRID, BioShock 2, song packs for Guitar Hero 5, The Beatles: Rock Band, Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (The eye of Judgment Legends, Rock Band Unplugged Lite, and Rocket Racing).

'Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse' (ALL) Announced, Premiere Ep. Next Month - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 6:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A psychically empowered lagomorph battling unusual and fearsome villains can mean only one thing: Freelance Police Sam & Max are coming for a new series of monthly episodic games.

'Perfect Dark' (XBLA) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 4:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rare's favorite gung-ho future field operative finally gets the chance to relive That Thing With The Skedar on Xbox Live Arcade. Whether it's your first, second or tenth time facing off against the sly dataDyne Corporation and their allies, just be sure to keep a steady grip on your Falcon 2 as you prepare for infiltration.

'UFO: Aftershock' - v1.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

UFO: Aftershock follows directly from one of the endings of UFO: Aftermath, where the player agrees to hand over the Earth to the Alien scientists, who are trying to change the planet into a giant living organism.

'Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening' (ALL) Introduces The Architect - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed and written by the same team that brought you Dragon Age: Origins, the Awakening expansion pack offers a brand new area of the world to explore known as Amaranthine, featuring an epic story that will allow players to unravel the secrets of the darkspawn - and their true motivations!

'Anno 1701' - v1.04 UK Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 2:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them.