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'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky' - v1.5.10 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies.

'Risen' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike.

Study Finds Video Game Play At An All-Time High

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A recent study from Nielsen shows the video game industry is thriving despite the recession. Overall, the uncertain economy has not hurt gameplay and may have accelerated it as gamers look to get more value out of the games they own.

'Colin McRae: DiRT 2' (ALL) Delayed on PC to Add DirectX11 Support - Screens

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

'Skate 3' (ALL) Revealed

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Skate 2 is an authentic skateboarding experience with all-new tricks that allow gamers to truly skate it their way, delivering all the grit, creativity and culture of skateboarding. With the success of the two first titles, it should come as no surprise that EA wants to carry on the franchise, and according to skating website Epicly Trife, EA is working on Skate 3, which will apparently include Chet Childress.

'Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 7:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before.

'Ion Assault' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 7:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Black Inc.'s Space combat action game Ion Assault, instead of conventional weapons, players use the free energy particles that are abundant in space to fend off swarms of aliens.

'Rock Band' (Wii) Gets Green Day Three Pack, And 25 Other Tracks

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Marvel vs. Capcom 2' (PS3/X360) Zangief vs. Hulk - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Teased at over the past few weeks, Capcom and Marvel officially announced that the oft-requested fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The classic fighter pits some of Capcom’s familiar faces against a host of Marvel Comic’s biggest names in explosive three-on-three team battles.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, July 6, 2009

by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added a classic, one NDSi, and two WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Bit.Trip Core, Bust-A-Move Plus!, Heracles Chariot Racing (Wiiware), California Games (VC), Art Style: BASE 10, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing (NDSiWare).