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'Gratuitous Space Battles' Updated Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gratuitous Space Battles is a strategy / management / simulation game that does away with all the base building and delays and gets straight to the meat and potatoes of science-fiction games: The big space battles fought by huge spaceships with tons of laser beams and things going 'zap!', 'ka-boom!' and 'ka-pow!'.

'Bonk: Brink of Extinction' (Wii/PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After years of hibernation, Bonk returns in the brand new game Bonk: Brink of Extinction, an updated version of the classic side scrolling adventure with 3D graphics, new enemies, online play and much more.

'Forza Motorsport 3' (X360) Rolls Out Hyundai Car Pack, Holiday Car Pack Coming Dec. 8

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 6:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

'3D Dot Game Heroes' (PS3) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pixels rule again in the ultimate retro action-adventure game 3D Dot Game Heroes. Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry's golden era.

Sony PS3 v3.10 Firmware Release Imminent, Adds Facebook Support

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony is about to release a new v3.10 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates Facebook so you have the option for the PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity. This update also enables developers to set specific criteria in their titles to publish additional game information to your News Feed. You can then check out your updates, and those of your friends, on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media favorites.

On A Long Enough Timeline, The Survival Rate For Everyone Drops To Zero

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Today should be another glorious day for gamers! Plenty of new games should be in stores, including the hot hot hot Assassin's Creed II, Left 4 Dead 2 and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (lightgun game! *drool*).

We have a Capcom event to attend this evening to check out one of the new titles, so that should be fun.

If I have some spare time during the day, I'm going to try the Avatar PC demo. I'm somewhat intrigued by the setting and lore, but at the same time, I'm afraid the overwhelming CGI will bring it all down. I hope I'm wrong because I do want to go see the movie, as well as 2012, A Christmas Carol, Planet 51 and The Road, to name a few.

'Bomberman Live: Battlefest' (XBLA) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2009 @ 6:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Bomberman Live: Battlefest will feature the same frantic action with 8-person online multiplayer that the series is known for, as well as a wealth of all-new features, including teams, new modes, new arenas, new power-ups, new costumes, and even the ability to use an avatar as a playable character.

'Theatre of War 2: Centauro' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2009 @ 6:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

1C Company and Battlefront.com's new expansion pack for their tactical WWII strategy title Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 is dedicated to the 131st Armored Division Centauro and the battles it took part in North Africa starting from December 1942 till mid-May 1943.

'Borderlands' (ALL) v1.01 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2009 @ 5:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.

'James Cameron's Avatar: The Game' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2009 @ 4:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

"Avatar" is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people.