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Original 'Metal Gear Solid' Game Launches on PSN

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Metal Gear Solid takes place in the southern Alaska region around the Bering Sea. The player takes control of Solid Snake, a retired military soldier who is ordered to infiltrate a nuclear weapons facility to eliminate a genetically enhanced Special Forces unit.

'Dawn of War II' v1.4 Patch to Add New Features, Tweaks and New Maps - Screens

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. The v1.4 patch coming this summer will add tremendous value to the multiplayer experience through new features, major balance improvements, and new content.

Bioware Working on Fourth Unannounced Title

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The guys over at Bioware sure like to keep busy, it seems. Not only are they working on Action/RPGs Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2 as well as its MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, but according to former employee Christopher Tudor Smith's resume, who was a principle lead designer over at Bioware until April 2009, there is also a fourth, unannounced AAA project in the works. Since this is an all-new IP, don't expect any formal announcements anytime soon.

'Splatterhouse' (ALL) Gets Delayed Until 2010

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics. Having been tossed around between development studios, Splatterhouse wasn't on display at E3, nor its Editors Day, since Namco wanted the devs to focus on the game, not a demo.

'The Bigs 2' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Known for its over-the-top style of gameplay, The Bigs 2 focuses on the big fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends, more mini-games like Home Run Pinball, and a variety of other new features.

'NBA 2K10' (ALL) Officially Announced

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:49 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.

'Arcania: A Gothic Tale' (ALL) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gothic 4 is set 10 years after the last installment and situated on multiple southern islands, each with unique fauna & flora according to various climate zones. The game will feature a day & night cycle, changing weather, and depending on the time of day altering spell casting abilities.

'Mata Hari' Coming to North America

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mata Hari is a classic point & click adventure game that will tell a story based on the legendary dancer and spy, Mata Hari.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) Map Pack 2 Sells a Million in a Weekend

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War completely 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. The CoD:WaW Map Pack 2 has sold more than one million times during its first weekend of availability

Become Xbox Live Gold Member for $1

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft is launching a new initiative to get its free Xbox Live Silver members to sing up for Gold membership, and is temporarily reducing the monthly fee to $1. This, however, is not a lasting price; after one month, the subscription will auto-renew to the premium price (unless you cancel real quick).