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'Worms 2: Armageddon' (X360) Also Coming to PC

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Worms 2: Armageddon is a 2D turn-based strategy game in which players control worms in a battle to be the last man/worm standing, using a variety of over-the-top weapons (bazookas, grenades, uzis, exploding sheep, etc.) to defeat opponents' worms. Previously an Xbox Live Arcade exclusive title, Team17 confirmed that the game is coming to Steam, preceeded by a beta test.

'Rooms: The Main Building' (ALL) Goes Gold - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Rooms: The Main Building an invitation arrives at the character’s doorstep and unknowingly diverts them to an alternate world where players use extraordinary items and devices to navigate through a variety of rooms and buildings.  To enter the next room, players must carefully shift rooms around in a manner similar to slide puzzles.

'Iron Man 2' (ALL) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 12:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With an all-new story written by renowned comic book author Matt Fraction, Iron Man 2 will include familiar elements from both the movie and comic book universes, allowing players to truly feel the power of Iron Man with new destructible environments, epic enemies, and innovative hand-to-hand combat moves.

'Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman! 2' (PSP) Now Called 'What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord?! 2'

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 12:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The goal of the game is clean and simple: As the God of Destruction, you must create a dungeon that is both difficult and powerful enough to fend off the human hero invaders. The dungeon must have a self-sustaining ecosystem, so players must strategically dig and create a dungeon with a balanced food chain.

'Ancients of Ooga' (X360) Announced - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 12:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ancients of Ooga is an action-adventure platformer is set in a bizarre, tribal universe where, to the Ooganis, it’s customary to eat anything you can get your hands on. Meet, befriend, and finally acquire several other zany Oogani tribes.

Mythic Celebrates Valentine's Day With Activities And Events In Its MMOs

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 12:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

Next 'Assassin's Creed' Set in Rome, Include Assassination Multiplayer Mode

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 11:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While Ubisoft already confirmed a new installment in the Assassin's Creed franchise earlier this year, an official announcement is probably not going to be made any time soon. The first in the series to feature multiplayer, Ubisoft confirmed today that it will be set in Rome, revolve around Ezio and the templar HQ, and have an "innovative" assassination multiplayer mode.

'Metro 2033' (X360/PC) Limited Edition Is Slim Pickings

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Metro 2033, based on Russian author Dmitriy Glukhovskiy's novel of the same name, is a 3D horror/action/survival FPS with elements RPG genre game. THQ announced that a European Ltd. Ed. will include exclusive in-game automatic shotgun and four art cards featuring artwork by Russian painter Anton Grechko (thanks Blues).

'Everquest II: Battlegrounds' Expansion Launches Next Week - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Battlegrounds allow players to engage in the most exciting and intense PvP battle against their friends or foes, regardless of server, and provide thrilling group-based, competitive matches in three all-new zones.

'LEGO Universe' Now Accepting Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2010 @ 8:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

LEGO Universe, MMO developed by NetDevil, will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose. Fans eager to participate in the beta test can now sign up, although a specific time frame for the actual start is not revealed.