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'Painkiller: Resurrection' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Painkiller: Resurrection you play as an ex CIA Agent and Black Ops Special Unit who has a big problem: during his last job, he has managed to not only kill the head of an illegal drug operation and a slew of innocent civilians, but himself in a fatal mistake.

'Dragon Ball: Raging Blast' (PS3/X360) - 44 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is the first video game in the Budokai Tenkaichi series to come to PS3/X360 and features stunning HD graphics and audio, destructible environments and enhanced character features, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast takes players far beyond the realms of the original anime series.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | 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 ...

'Killing Floor' Pre-Loading In Preparation of Free Content Update, Free Steam Weekend

by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage. On Oct. 22 Tripwire will release the “Level Up” Free Content pack, and to celebrate Killing Floor will be available for free on Steam from Oct. 22nd through October 25th.

Tomorrow We Go To Meet Our Maker: In My Case God, In Your Case God Knows

by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

How about that shipping day yesterday? With over a dozen new titles in stores, there's got to be something for everybody in there. No question about it — the ramp-up to the holiday season has begun!

I watched Last House of the Left, a remake of Wes Craven's 1972 action/thriller movie. I've never seen the original version, but the remake was a pretty good flick, with quite a few graphic scenes that will make you gasp and cringe.

We also watched the new Heroes episode, and while it may be better than last season, it's still all over the place, as if the writers have no idea in which direction to go. What happened to the NY bomb incident, the original heroes and the old company? There are way too many loose ends scattered about ....

Then there is House, which is always great, but we've been following Hugh Laurie since the late '80s, when he was in Black Adder, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Jeeves and Wooster, and we've even read his book, The Gun Seller.

The Sims 3: World Adventures (PC) Registered Games Get Extra Content - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 7:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Players can take their Sims on new journeys to famous real-world inspired destinations around the globe for the first time ever and seek out new adventures. While exploring the landmarks of an exotic city, there is no telling what the Sims will find.

Next Ghost Recon to be a Predator?

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 7:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While there has yet to be any official announcement, it is not exactly a secret that Ubisoft is working on a new installment in its popular Ghost Recon franchise. Earlier this year a projected release schedule for the next 12 months listed Ghost Recon 4, and its Q1 2009 financial result made mention of the game being delayed. The only new information comes from the Australian OFLC rating board which lists Ghost Recon: Predator as a multiplatform title with "strong violence"

Various Game Trailers #1716

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 5:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under Trailers

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Need for Speed Nitro [Wii] - Rio de Janiero Trailer
  • Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time [PS3] - Replay Trailer
  • Zombie Apocalypse [PSN/XBLA] - Trailer
  • Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage [Wii] - Racing Trailer
  • GTA: Chinatown Wars [PSP] - Out for Revenge Trailer

We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'God of War III' (PS3) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 2:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

God of War III will bring epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the center of the carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him.

'Global Agenda' Payment Model Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A departure from the traditional online settings of high fantasy, outer space, or military, Global Agenda is a fast-paced action MMO using Unreal Engine 3 set in Earth's near future, a spy-fi world of advanced technology and player-driven conflict.