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'Champions Online' (X360/PC) Confirms Release Date

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

'Pahelika: Secret Legends' Coming Next Week - New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pahelika: Secret Legends is an adventure-puzzle game set in a fantasy universe, which will take the player on a quest to discover the truth hidden behind an ancient legend.

'The Orange Box' (ALL) on Sale for $9.99, This Weekend Only

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Orange Box includes Half-Life 2, Ep. One & Two, where Dr. Gordon Freeman, armed with new weaponry and vehicles, must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat. Also included are TF2, a class-based multiplayer addition, and physics-focused puzzle game Portal. Valve is offering The Orange Box on Steam for $9.99, a 66% discount.

Empire Interactive Goes Belly Up

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire Interactive has gone bankrupt, all its employees were sent home this week, and the offices have been closed, according to MCV. An administrator was called in to find interested parties to take over the company, one of them being Russian distributor/publisher Noviy Disk, but nothing materialized, so the plug was pulled earlier this week.

'The Saboteur' (PS3/X360) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic Studios new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, Saboteur is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, the personal tale of one man’s fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends.

'Arma: Armed Assault' - v1.16 BETA Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed Assault is a realistic, combat gaming offering freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation. This v1.16 BETA patch fixes compatibility issues with Vista x64 platform with ATI cards and large RAM, adds multiplayer related fixes and improvements, as well as general stability improvements.

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) to Get Jane's Addiction Nothing's Shocking Album

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Personal Trainer: Walking' (NDS) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A new entry in the Personal Trainer series is Personal Trainer: Walking, which tracks users’ progress and makes going for a walk a little more fun. It comes with two pedometers that users can wirelessly connect to their NDS when they return home.

'The Lord of the Rings Online' Celebrates 2nd Anniversary With Goodies

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings Online allows players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish unique reputations, discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.

'Madden NFL 10' (ALL) Cover Athletes Signed - Screens

by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.