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Monday, August 17, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 3:16 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:

'1 vs. 100' (X360) Beta Played by 2.5 Million People

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TV game show 1 vs. 100 is coming to Xbox Live Primetime, pitting one member against 100 others from around the world. Eliminate the opposition by correctly answering questions, hoping that the opponents will answer incorrectly and be eliminated from the game, so you can win great prizes. Since the Beta season commenced, more than 2.5 million people have downloaded 1 vs. 100 on Xbox Live.

'Hitman 5' Still At IO Interactive, Claims Eidos

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While a fifth installment in the Hitman franchise is not really much of a surprise, Eidos has yet to officially announce its existence. With last year's movie having done quite well and rumors of a second one in the planning stages, CEO Ian Livingstone revealed a few months ago that IO Interactive would be in charge of Hitman 5. Last week, actor Mark Sloan's resume stated that he did Hitman mo-cap at UK-based Rocksteady Studios for Hitman 5, but a new statement from Eidos' Livingstone says that the Batman developer is not working on the game, and as far as he knows, IO is still on the job.

'We Sing' (Wii) Developer Q&A

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under Interviews

Nordic Games announces We Sing, the first singing game to utilize four microphones, allowing four players to sing at the same time.

'Splinter Cell Conviction' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 1:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.

'Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga.

Call of Duty: World at War (ALL) v1.6 Patch to Include Map Pack 3

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

COD: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. Infinity Ward confirmed that v1.6 addresses game issues, as well as Map Pack 3 (three multiplayer maps and one new Zombie map).

'EA Sports MMA' (ALL) Couture and Hieron Join Fighter Roster

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 12:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA Sports MMA will feature the most authentic, intense and broad mixed martial arts experience to date - complete with a vast array of top fighters and fighting styles from around the world.

'HistWar: Les Grognards' Narrows Down Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 12:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Histwar: Les Grognards! is a revolutionary Napoleonic strategic and tactical war game that thrusts you into the thrilling and challenging role of the Commander In Chief of one of the many powerful Napoleonic armies between the years 1805 -1814 including the mighty French, Austrian and Russians.

'Chromehounds' (X360) Servers Shutting Down Jan. 2010

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chromehounds is a squad-based action title that puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience. Released in 2006, SEGA revealed that Chromehounds' online servers will be shutting down on January 6, 2010, while an online petition has already been started to counter the decision.