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GamersGate Weekly Specials Jan. 28 - Jan. 31, 2010

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with Virtua Tennis 2009 at 75% off its regular price, 1C Racing Mega Pack (5 racing games) for $9.99, 50% off World War 2 Time of Wrath, Men of War Gold Edition, and the Resident Evil 5 Guide, while Wings of Prey gets 10% off, Zombilution is 20% cheaper and Faces of War goes on sale for $2.95 only. Pre-order Battlefield Bad Company 2 and get special Beta Access (only for pre-orders) that will last until Feb. 25.

PlayStation Store Gets Hustle Kings, DLCs, Uncharted 2 Demo, Tracks, PSP Games

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a 10 for ’10 Game Sale (50% off 10 PSP and PS3 titles), Hustle Kings, Thexder Neo, Assault Heroes, Extreme Pinball (PSOne), Hi-Octane: The Track Fights Back (PSOne), demos for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, Thexder Neo, DLCs for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, LittleBigPlanet , Assassin’s Creed II, PAIN, song packs for Guitar Hero 5, Rock Band; and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (Dracula – Undead Awakening, Pinball Dreams, Route 66, Deflector).

Impulse Jan. 28 - Jan. 31, 2010 Weekend Sale

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Stardock's digital distribution platform, Impulse, is having its weekend sale, knocking 50% off Trine1C Racing Mega Pack (if you do not want the entire pack, each of the 5 games has dropped from $9.99 to $6.99), Gratuitous Space Battles, and Alganon, while also dropping the price on Light of Altair, and Armada 2526.

'After Burner Climax' (ALL) Officially Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After Burner Climax is an arcade-style flight combat title that features fast and frantic feats, putting you in the cockpit of the world's top fighter jets. Players dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.

'Hei$t' (PS3/X360/PC) Development Canceled

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

HEI$T has gamers taking charge of a group of renegade criminals as they rob, steal and shoot their way throughout the city, all the while their sights set on the big score: taking the San Francisco Mint. Originally scheduled for a 2007 release,  Codemasters revealed that "After a much extended development period, Heist has been terminated as a project and removed from our release schedule. Codemasters is focusing its future portfolio on high quality titles that will, in the majority, be developed and produced by our internal studios."

'They' (PS3/X360/PC) Development on Hold

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

They is a first person mystery shooter featuring a technically future minded 3D engine with next generation effects, brand new gameplay elements and a revolutionary weapon system to survive the challenges ahead! Citing "economic reasons," CD Projekt RED revealed that Metropolis is no longer working on They, but is instead collaborating on The Witcher, hoping to resume development on the FPS at a later time.

'Runaway: A Twist of Fate' (NDS) Gets Release Dates - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Following the story of the previous game, A Twist of Fate is also very much an independent adventure, allowing those that have never played a Runaway game before to fully enjoy this brand new experience. Also, for the very first time in the series, the game will allow you to control Brian as well as Gina who has an important part to play in the story.

'Hunted' Announced, Goes Gold, Coming Soon

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 12:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hunted drops gamers in the middle of an outdoor expedition as they stalk large and small game through a mix of environments. For the true thrill-seeker, there’s even the option of poaching bigger and more dangerous game!

'Ragnarok DS' (NDS) Goes Gold, Confirms Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ragnarok Online DS brings the customization and exploration that has millions of PC gamers enthralled to the NDS. In Ragnarok Online DS, players upgrade their character’s armor and weapons by either taking them to a blacksmith to be refined, or by affixing effect cards dropped by defeated monsters.

'Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer' Shows Off Northern Grasslands - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 11:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Inspired by the rich and colorful cultures of eastern Asia, Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer sends you on a voyage through the Empire of Khitai where countless of adventure await, not only introducing a new storyline and a vast new world to explore, but also adding new features such as faction gameplay and an alternate advancement system.