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'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' Gets Comic Book

by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2009 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

'Kidz Sports: Crazy Mini Golf 2' (Wii) Coming to North America

by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2009 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crazy Mini Golf 2 is the perfect Wii family gaming experience, a larger-than-life, party game that mimics the action and excitement of this popular sport, while also supporting the new Motion Plus Controller for the most realistic and accurate putting movement.

'Ninety-Nine Nights II' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2009 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set amid a dramatic, epic backdrop of a warring world, Ninety-Nine Nights II blends strategy and action, allowing players to take control of massive armies to defeat thousands of enemies in massive-scaled battles never before seen.

Thursday, September 3, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 3, 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:
  • Defense Grid: The Awakening (Xbox Live Arcade)
  • AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! -- A Reckless Disregard for Gravity(PC)
  • Romance of Rome (PC)
  • BattleForge: Renegade Edition (PC)
  • Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks (NDS)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Hello Internet, Happy 40th Birthday

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

In case you didn't know, yesterday the Internet celebrated its 40th birthday. The first two ARPAnet computers connected at UCLA on Sept. 2, 1969, while the first message transmitted between network nodes from UCLA to Stanford University happened on Oct. 29, 1969.

Thanks UCLA. We wouldn't be here without you ....

So what's going on with Microsoft? No Ninety-Nine Nights II, no more Scene It? exclusive ...

No time for TV watching tonight. Worked late, went for a run, made dinner and then it was time to get back to work, but have no fear: The DVR is filled with goodies for tomorrow.

'Fate/unlimited Codes' (PSP) Details More Combos - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Fate/unlimited Codes, handheld fighting will reach a whole new level of drama and excitement, where warriors clash in a battle royale for the Holy Grail.

'Bit.Trip Void' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 7:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bit.Trip Void is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods.  In a control scheme brand new to the series, yet wholly familiar to gamers, the player is given complete freedom to move about
the screen wherever they desire, interacting with the music in brand new ways.

'Order of War' Gets North American Release Date

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Order of War features massive scale battles brought to life with a cinematic intensity never seen before in a WWII strategy game. Players take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults. A few days after the Euro launch, North America fans can pick up Square's RTS debut on Sept. 22, 2009.

'Forza Motorsport 3 ' (X360) Shows Off Australian V8 Supercars - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

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

'Spelunky' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade in 2010

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spelunky is a cave exploration / treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games and roguelikes, where the goal is to grab as much treasure from the cave as possible. Every time you play the cave's layout will be different. Use your wits, your reflexes, and the items available to you to survive and go ever deeper!