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'Texas Cheat 'Em' (ALL) Finally Getting PC Date

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Texas Cheat 'Em is a new take on the classic Texas Hold ‘Em rules, turning an average online poker table upside down by layering party games and other gambling minigames on top of the basic rules, and allowing players to cheat to win! Released on PSN and XBL in May 2009, Texas Cheat 'Em is finally coming to Steam on Aug. 10.

Former Take-Two CEO Joins Southpeak Board of Directors

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Interactive announced that Paul Eibeler, former Take Two and Microsoft executive, has joined its Board of Directors.

'CrimeCraft' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:07 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.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) Goes Back in Time With Historic DLC

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots — and use their character's abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers via PSN. Media Molecule revealed that next week it will release History Kit/Costume DLCs with new objects, decorations, music, sounds, materials and stickers from various eras (Oriental, Arabic, Egyptian, Gothic, etc).

'Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring everyone's favorite musical group, Alvin and The Chipmunks and their girl group rivals The Chipettes making their video game debut, this rhythm action game challenges your timing and musical skills as you perform in a variety of concert locations.

'Armored Core 3' (PSP) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally released on the PS2 in 2002, Armored Core 3 is getting ported to the PSP, with the addition of a multiplayer mode. The game is based around one entity that ruled the world, The Controller. As time went on several powerful Corporations came on the scene, waging war with each other in their struggles to gain absolute power.

'Alan Wake' (ALL) Petition Asks Microsoft to Explain Itself

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée and comes face to face with his darkest nightmares. An online petition (endorsed by Remedy) has been started asking Microsoft to explain why it suddenly decided to halt the PC development, and strongly urges them to reconsider.

'Tornado Outbreak' (Wii/PS3/X360) Story & Character Details - Trailer

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

Tornado Outbreak is an action adventure game that has you take control of a raging tornado as you tear through open environments, chewing up the landscape and spitting out everything in your path.

'Gran Turismo' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gran Turismo is built for optimal performance and fun racing excitement on the PSP, featuring more than 800 vehicle models from the world’s top manufacturers (over 4,500 total paint variations) and more than 30 tracks (60+ total layouts), including famous world circuits, city courses and other environments.

'Deca Sports' (Wii) Drops Its Retail Price

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Deca Sports is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer. Having sold well over a million units, and with a sequel coming later this year, Hudson has dropped the price for its 10-Sport party game from $29.99 to $19.99.