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Full Body Motion Sensor Camera Coming to Xbox 360

by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rumored for the past few weeks and expected to be introduced at next month's E3, it seems that Microsoft is working on a full body motion control camera, similar to Nintendo's Wiimote concept. According to the Wall Street Journal, "Microsoft is developing a new video camera for the Xbox 360 console that will allow players to control games with the movement of their bodies," and the camera would sit near the TV, capture when players move their hands, legs or head, and "it won't require users to hold any hardware to control on-screen action."

'The Strike' (Wii/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Hunt and The Strike aim to deliver the most realistic hunting and fishing experiences to-date, combining detailed environments and engaging gameplay with highly interactive fishing pole and rifle controllers (Wii only).

'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' (ALL) Soundtrack Details

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation. The soundtrack is headlined by composer Steve Jablonsky (original Transfoemrs and Gears of War 2), and he is joined by composer Bobby Tahouri (Iron Man) and electronic music act Julien-K.

'Arc Rise Fantasia' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Arc Rise Fantasia is a new turn-based RPG with a beautiful, anime-inspired Japanese art style. Players will jump into the shoes of L’Arc, a calm and composed mercenary, who sets out to defend the Meridian Empire from an impending invasion of ferocious creatures.

Various Game Trailers #1603

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Madden NFL 10 [ALL] - Pro-Trak Animation Trailer
  • Neves Plus [Wii] - Trailer
  • White Knight Chronicles [PS3] - Trailer #4

  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Overlord II' (PS3/X360/PC) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure. Fans who pre-order Overlord II at Gamestop will receive one of four different minion figurines (brown, green, blue or red).

'City Racer' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with an array of stylish and powerful cars, players can whiz past famous real-world monuments such as the Tower Bridge, London Eye, Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, the Gherkin, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.

'Team Fortress 2' Sniper Revamp Imminent, Adds Bow & Arrow

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add a bow & arrow (18 arrows, and power shot) with the ability to pin your enemies to the wall.

'Critter Crunch' (PS3) Announced - Screen & Trailer

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Critter Crunch players take control of the oh-so-cuddly Biggs, a lovable jungle creature with an iron-clad stomach, indomitable tongue and fierce devotion to his offspring. Biggs is in search of the jewel-rich critters that invade his habitat once a season, and using his tongue to pluck them from their vines, stuffs them into the waiting mouths of larger critters.

'Halo Wars' (X360) Rolls Out Title Update

by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Halo Wars is an RTS game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. Robot Entertainment has released a title update fixing matchmaking bugs, balances a few things inside and outside of gameplay, and prepares the game for the Strategic Options DLC.