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Blizzard Developing Fifth, Yet Unannounced, Game

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With World of Warcraft still going strong, we all know Blizzard is working on StarCraft 2, Diablo III and its next-gen MMO, but according to a recent job listing, Blizzard is looking for a Client Software Engineer who will be in charge of developing a new game engine from scratch, for a new, unannounced project that's not related to the aforementioned titles. Currently, the title is running on the World of Warcraft engine, but that is merely for testing purposes.

'Tom Clancy's EndWar' (ALL) Rolls Out Free Veteran Map Pack

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that pushes the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations. Ubisoft has released a free Veteran Map pack on XBL and PSN, adding 2 new missions on new battlefields playable in skirmish mode.

'Otherland' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Otherland is an Unreal Engine 3 powered massively multiplayer online game, based on the best-selling novels by fantasy author Tad Williams.

TOMY Taps Collision Studios to Develop New NDS/Wii Title

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TOMY Corporation and Collision Studios announced a strategic partnership to develop an original video game for Nintendo platforms.

'Fallen Earth' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.

Friday, March 27, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:43 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:

'Stalin vs. Martians' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stalin vs. Martians is an over-the-top strategy game, the martians suddenly drop off somewhere in Siberia and attack the glorious people of Holy Mother Russia. You take control of the Red Army troops and start kicking the alien butts under Stalin’s guidance.

'CrimeCraft' Now Accepting Closed Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:17 a.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. Fans interested in participating can now sign up for the upcoming closed beta test.

'Hearts of Iron III' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hearts of Iron III will follow the series' tradition of most detailed and complete strategic game on WW2 while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.

'Raskulls' (XBLA) Announced

by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Raskulls, developed by Australian based Halfbrick, is an entirely original and exciting puzzle platformer with a rich single-player campaign and an incredibly addictive online multiplayer component.