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Easy Tiger Publisher Launched By Former Kuju Exec

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 5:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Easy Tiger, a new digital download-only publisher has been launched by Kuju Entertainment industry veteran Joel Benton to successfully bring games to market on all digital platforms - XBLA, PSN, PC, iPhone, WiiWare, DSi and PSP, allowing developers to keep their own IP.

'Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker' (PSP) Gets Euro Date - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.

Doritos 'Unlock Xbox' Contest Reveals Eight Semi-Finalists

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Doritos will once again offer the creative opportunity to video game lovers with the chance to design a new Xbox Live Arcade game as its "Unlock Xbox," design contest returns putting the creative control to design an Xbox Live Arcade game in consumers' hands.

'Lost in Shadow' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost In Shadow is an mystery/platform title that follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress.

'Edge of Twilight' (ALL) On Hold While Developer Restructures

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Edge of Twilight, 3rd-person post-apocalyptic action/adventure, is a dark, steampunk fantasy game in a world that has been split into separate realms of Day & Night. Yesterday we reported that EoT might have been canceled as the development studio was shut down, but today that turns out to be not quite the real story. The economic downturn and legal complications forced it to lay off most of its staff, and while restructuring it has halted development on all its internal projects.

'Venetica' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

dtp's Venetica is an RPG with a cryptic storyline, mixing emotions and action in a unique free roaming and living sixteenth century world full of surprise.

Christmas Is Not "Clothing Optional" This Year, We Have A Guest

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

My new power supply arrived today, so tomorrow I'll open up my gaming rig and install the new PSU and check out my spiffy new Geforce GTX 275 card. It looks a little bit daunting, though. The PSU has a ton of wires, way more than I need, so hopefully everything will go smoothly.

For the past two days, we've had a sick person in the house, so quite a bit of time has been spent in front of the TV, bundled in blankies, watching The Good Wife, Sons of Anarchy, Young Guns, and a little CrimeCraft here and there.

Luckily, my office has remained a germ-free zone for now, so you'd better check those nasty viruses at the door!

'R.U.S.E.' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 6:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In R.U.S.E., players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the gameplay.

'Homefront' (ALL) Sequel Already Planned

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 6:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Homefront is set ten years after the economic collapse of the United States and follows the American Civilian Resistance as they fight to reclaim their homeland from an oppressive North Korean occupation, featuring a personal, story-driven single player campaign and a full suite of multiplayer options. Speaking at the FBR Capital Markets 2009 Fall Investor Conference, THQ executive vice president Bilson revealed that it plans to support Homefront with single/multiplayer DLCs, expanding the story further linking it to Homefront 2.

'Sled Shred' (Wii) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Focused on downhill sled racing on everything from tubes and toboggans to discs and bobsleds, Sled Shred promises to give players a thrilling experience as they try and earn their way into the World Winter Games, racing with and against the world-renowned Jamaican Bobsled team.