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'Wolfenstein' (ALL) to Co-Sponsor the 'Inglourious Basterds' Premiere

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.

'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bryan Lee O'Malley's video game reference ridden comic book series Scott Pilgrim will be made into a side-scrolling beat-em-up with over the top combat. Scott Pilgrim, bass guitarist for totally average garage band, falls in love with Ramona Flowers, but in order to date her, he has to defeat her seven evil exes who are trying to kill him.

'NBA 2K10: Draft Combine' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA 2K10: Draft Combine will allow fans to create their own custom player with the utmost detail and, for the first time in the NBA 2K series, begin their career by experiencing the on-court life of an NBA hopeful going through the NBA Draft Combine at the world-renowned, ATTACK Athletics gym in Chicago.

'Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2' (PS3) Gets Euro Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ultimate Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions.

38 Studios Narrows Down Copernicus MMO Release Date

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Led by the artistic vision of Todd McFarlane and the enthralling storytelling of R. A. Salvatore, 38 Studios is developing an original IP – a world made up of fantastical elements, settings, characters, creatures, rules and experiences. The IP will encompass multiple media forms including the online game experience that is currently scheduled for release in Dec. 2010, according to the Boston Globe.

'Darkest of Days' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Integrates In-Game Ads, Depeche Mode Music, and More

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. According to reports, Valve plans to integrate product placement, and so far will include music, artwork and likenesses from Depeche Mode.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) Also Coming to PS3?

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise. According to GameFly, Square Enix plans to bring the Star Ocean title to PS3, although no date was provided.