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ESA Doubles Number of Scholarships for Aspiring Game Developers

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 6:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The ESA Foundation this year will make available 30 scholarships, double the amount of the program’s first two years, to women and minority students who aspire to careers in computer and video game development.

'Furry Legends' (Wii) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Furry Legends, a casual action and platform game, players take control of unique characters who are best described as a furry ball, each with its unique powers, allowing the player to roll, jump, bounce, attack and perform other various moves with their spherical character.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) to Get Queen and Jimi Hendrix Track Packs

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).

'Runes of Magic' Reveals Kalin Shrine Dungeon - Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

Ascaron Signs 'Fenimore Fillmore's Revenge'

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 5:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Fenimore Fillmore's Revenge once again plunges players into the Far West in 1875. In this new episode, fans of Fenimore Fillmore will face some hairy moments. The cowboy, with his girlfriend Thiannon and his inseparable horse Rayo, is full of humor as usual, despite his mission to save lives…

'America's Army 3' Developers Leaving a Sinking Ship?

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

America's Army 3 is the only free action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions and career advancement of a Soldier within a unique exciting game experience. AA lead developer [DEV]Pye gets the sack along with lead artist [DEV]Octavian and level designer [DEV]A-Spec. Further investigation has revealed that several members of the dev team have quietly left over the past six months, without anybody commenting or knowing why.

'Rainbow Islands Towering Adventure' (Wii) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After making an appearance on the NDS/PSP, and compiled in Taito Legends on the PS2/Xbox and PC, Taito's cult classic arcade game Rainbow Islands will receive a modernizing touch in the form of Rainbow Islands Towering Adventure, marrying the original's much-loved vintage platform gameplay mechanics with the Wiimote.

'Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer' - New Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer is a point & click adventure where the player takes on the role of an FBI agent, whose task is to solve a series of macabre murders of wealthy, well-to-do citizens. In this second installment you reprise the role of Nicole Bonnet, who is tasked with finding a serial killer who's calling card is leaving 17th century dolls at the crime scene.

'Ninja Gaiden II' (X360) Mission Mode DLC Deal of the Week

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Deal of the week is the July 2008 Mission Mode, normally 800 MS Points but now at 300, challenging your skills in self-contained missions featuring trials and tribulations not found in the standard story mode.

'East India Company' Introduces the East Indiaman - New Screens

by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.