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Wallace & Gromit Ep.2 And Sonic & Knuckles This Week's XBLA Titles

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in. The blue hedgehog and the red echidna were sworn adversaries in Sonic 3, but in Sonic & Knuckles, Knuckles realizes that he's been just a pawn in the schemes of Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) and they team up.

'Prey' (ALL) License Now Owned by Bethesda Parent Company

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prey is serious, dark story, based on authentic Cherokee mythology. Themes of sacrifice, love and responsibility are explored and the story dives into emotional territory not yet explored by similar games. A new trademark filing reveals that 3D Realms/Apogee's Prey license is now owned by Zenzimax, parent company of Bethesda (thanks Super).

'Blur' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.

GamersGate Weekly Specials Sept. 8 - Sept. 14, 2009

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that all SEGA titles are 50% off (pre-orders excluded). Over the weekend (August 27-30), both Star Assault and Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts are 50% off, while Mini Ninjas is expected on Sept. 11. With pre-orders you can earn bonus Blue Coins, which in turn can be used to purchase other titles. If you pre-order a game and the price drops within 30 days, you get the difference back in Blue Coins.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 3:08 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:
  • Darkest of Days (X360/PC)
  • Go Play City Sports (Wii)
  • LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year Edition (PS3)
  • Mini Ninjas (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360/PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Heavy Rain' (PS3) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence.

'Age of Empires III: Complete Collection' Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Empires III is set in 1500 A.D. and chronicles the Age of Discovery that started around the time that Columbus discovered the new world. The single player campaign follows American history up through 1850, and in multiplayer mode, you'll be able to choose from among eight different civilizations, and various modes for up to eight players. The Age of Empires III: Complete Collection includes the original game plus two expansion packs, The Asian Dynasties and Age War Chiefs.

'Armored Core 3' (PSP) - 33 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally released on the PS2 in 2002, Armored Core 3 is getting ported to the PSP, with the addition of a multiplayer mode. The game is based around one entity that ruled the world, The Controller. As time went on several powerful Corporations came on the scene, waging war with each other in their struggles to gain absolute power.

'Battlefield Heroes' Getting Update on Sept. 9

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield Heroes is a Play 4 Free cartoon-style shooter that will bring classic Battlefield gameplay to a mass audience, featuring a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play. On  Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 DICE will roll out a technical update which should take approximately 90 minutes.

'Tropico 3' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.