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PC Gaming Software Revenue Grows 3% in 2009

by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 3:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The PC Gaming Alliance (PCGA) unveiled its 2009 Horizons Report, an exclusive research study encompassing all aspects of the PC gaming industry worldwide. Among the key findings is that PC gaming software revenue was a $13.1 billion industry in 2009, up 3% from 2008.

'Prison Break: The Conspiracy' (ALL) Introduces Tom Paxton - New Screens

by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prison Break: The Conspiracy is an action adventure game where you play Company agent Tom Paxton, sent to the Fox River State Penitentiary to find out why Michael Scofield (the hero of the TV series), a man without a previous criminal record, became a bank robber.

'TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea' Makes Public Debut at GDC

by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game where you battle epic wars and protect your kingdom from demise. TERA is developed to bring you thrills never experienced before in traditional MMOs with its action-filled gameplay and riveting visuals.

'Naughty Bear' (ALL) Gets Euro Release Date

by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 2:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Naughty Bear is a cheeky action game featuring a unique blend of comic mischief and astonishingly bad behavior. You take on the role of Naughty Bear, a bear driven to seek vengeance after the other bears don’t invite him to the big birthday party, and is now hell bent on manipulating and terrorizing the blissful bears inhabiting the Island of Perfection.

'EA Sports Active 2.0' (Wii/PS3) Announced

by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 2:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The new EA Sports Active 2.0 fitness program will deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor to capture intensity, and a new online hub to track and share workout data. EA Sports Active 2.0 will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.

Hello, Little Guy! It's The Sweetie Man Coming!

by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Yesterday was quite a busy day. It was the first official day of GDC, with plenty of meetings and events going on. We'll have coverage on the new Transformers, True Crime, Supreme Commander 2, Puzzle Quest 2, and a slew of EA Sports titles coming up shortly, so keep an eye out.

Today we have another batch of meetings ahead of us, with Disney, Sony, LucasArts etc., so we've got our work cut out for us.

Not much else happening, as there simply isn't any time left.

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Map Pack DLC Coming End of March

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. While not revealing any specifics, Infinity Ward has revealed, by means of a mock website advertising a cure for Mapathy (a state of indifference to the same old maps on has been playing for the last several months), that the map pack will debut on Xbox Live March 30.

'Split/Second' (ALL) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion.

'The Cages Pro-Style Batting Practice' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A baseball batting simulator, filled with unique mini-games focusing on hitting, gets players off the pine and active in this innovative sports game. What awaits players is a series of fun and interactive mini-games that test players' hand/eye coordination by challenging a virtual pitching machine that spits out 19 different pitches, varying in speed and difficulty.

'Rock Band 3' (ALL) Confirmed, Scheduled for Holiday Release

by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Previously revealed by Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopolous at a Q&A session at the CES 2009, and Natal support confirmed late last year,  Harmonix confirmed that it is developing Rock Band 3 for worldwide release this holiday season! The game, which will be published by MTV Games and distributed by Electronic Arts, will innovate and revolutionize the music genre once again, just as Harmonix did with the original Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and The Beatles: Rock Band. Stay tuned for more details!