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'The Agency' (PS3/PC) Execs Form Detonator Games

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOE's Seattle studio is developing The Agency, a fast-paced online action shooter filled with espionage, intrigue and betrayal, where you assume the role of elite agents in a modern-day world. Founding members Matt Wilson (studio director/executive producer) and John Smith (producer), as well as art director Corey Dangel have resigned, according to EuroGamer, to form Detonator Games, while SOE reassures The Agency remains on track.

'Ultimate Party Challenge' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ultimate Party Challenge pits players against their friends in fast-paced, over-the-top mini-game competitions and brain challenges. Ultimate Party Challenge also uses the functionality of the Wiimote to test players' physical, musical, and mental skills.

'Parabellum' Open Beta Stage in September

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Parabellum is a free-to-play MMO-FPS that combines the best elements of FPS and MMO games to create an fully customizable gaming experience. It also introduces the first interactive non-linear multiplayer campaigns in addition to an advanced character & weapon development system. The open beta is set to launch in Sept. with six maps and three of its game modes.

'Islands of Wakfu' (XBLA) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Islands of Wakfu is an adventure/beat'em all style game that can be played by two players in team mode and will reveal never seen before background content from the world of Ankama casual MMO titles DOFUS and Wakfu.

'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' (ALL) Developer Diary #4

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The G.I. Joe video game will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.

'Warriors Orochi 2' (PSP) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warriors Orochi 2 takes place after the events of the original, featuring an overwhelming lineup of over 90 playable characters from both franchises including Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends, plus new characters from Chinese and Japanese history.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) - v1.7 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

'UFC 2009 Undisputed' (ALL) Rolls Out Patch, Hopes to Stop Cheaters

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.

'Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy, players take on the role of Nancy Drew as she heads undercover at a prestigious all-girls boarding school to discover the culprit behind threatening notes and dangerous accidents that seem to be targeted towards the academy’s valedictorian candidates.

'Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War' v1.004 Adds New Planes, Tweaks

by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War is a flight simulator, set in the Western Front in 1917, featuring more than 125,000 square kilometers of territory redrawn from 20th Century maps allowing virtual pilots to fly the famous Spad XIII and deadly Fokker D.VII biplanes in exciting dogfight battles. The game has been updated with two more flyable planes which also corrects some minor issues.