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Smith & Tinker Secures $29 Million in Venture Funding

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When Microsoft shut down Shadowrun studio FASA, founder Jordan Weisman bought back the rights to various FASA franchises, such as MechWarrior, Shadowrun, Crimson Skies, and formed Smith & Tinker. Recently S&T revealed it's developing a new MechWarrior title and also expressed interest in bringing back Crimson Skies.

'Gran Turismo 5' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii) Gets Dates, Bundles Zapper in Euro

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles‘s story is based on Resident Evil 2 and includes Leon S Kenney and Claire Redfield. Its on-rails style gameplay and active camera will create a more immersive “Chronicles” survival experience. As in the last installment, this is a first-person game with extreme shooting gameplay and interactive pathways.

'The Saboteur' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic Studios new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, Saboteur is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, the personal tale of one man’s fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends.

No 'Commandos 4' Says Pyro Studios

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last week, we reported that Pyro Studios, currently working on Planet 51, supposedly revealed during an interview at GamesCom that the Spanish studio will be working on a new installment in its Commandos franchise, which now has been denied, deemed false and dismissed as wishful thinking. While the first two titles were a big success, the 3rd one, making the move from strategy to 3D FPS, was not. No further details or projected release dates were disclosed.

'Furry Legends' (Wii) Also Coming to NDS

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Lost Horizon' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Deep Silver's Lost Horizon, developed by Secret Files studio Animation Arts, is going to captivate adventure fans with its classic 1930s setting, fascinating locations including Hong Kong, Tibet, and Morocco, and the eventful search for one of the greatest secrets of humankind.

'Mad Skills Motocross' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mad Skills Motocross is a sidescrolling motocross game that reminds of the golden days of gaming while also utilizing high-tech features. The game sports neural networks for the AI and precise physical simulations of motocross bikes and riders.

'Outcry' Gets Euro Date - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Outcry is an adventure game based amongst breath taking environments created in photorealistic detail – set to a haunting soundtrack and effects the scene is set to discover the boundaries between dreams and reality, as the player delves deep into their subconscious to confront their innermost fears.

'Defense Grid: The Awakening' Next Week's XBLA Title, Includes Extras

by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels, featuring beautiful environments, spectacular effects, and a dynamic, engaging soundtrack.