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Activision Delays StarCraft II and Singularity, More Bond, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision Blizzard posted better-than-expected financial results for Q2 2009, driven by Prototype, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the Guitar Hero, and Call of Duty franchises, as well as World of Warcraft. However, Activision CEO Bobby Kontick revealed that Singularity and StarCraft II are getting delayed until 2010, while Mike Griffith stated that next year we can see new installments in the James Bond, Tony Hawk and Spider-Man franchises.

Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao (ALL) Supports Stereoscopic 3D - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is a stylized hand-to-hand action game that provides engaging, over-the-top combat and multiple gameplay modes to explore alone or with friends online.

'CrimeCraft' Digital Distribution Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

'Need for Speed Shift' (ALL) Shows Off Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

'Wii Sports Resort' (Wii) Sells 500K Units In One Week

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wii Sports Resort takes the inclusive, fun and intuitive controls of the original Wii Sports to the next level, introducing a whole new set of entertaining and physically immersive activities.

Call of Duty: World at War (ALL) Map Pack 3 Coming Tomorrow - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:57 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. Map Pack 3 will feature three multiplayer maps and one new Zombie map.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:51 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:

'Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent' Adds Realm vs Realm Battle Mode

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only MMORPG of its kind, set in the uniquely creative genre of "steampunk," where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.

'NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience with NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, the story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend Icarus.

'NBA 2K10' (ALL) Shows Off Anniversary Edition Package

by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. The Anniversary Edition will come packaged in a specially designed 2K Sports locker configured for game storage, and include exclusive items and a commemorative video.