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Eidos Working on 'Hitman 5' and 'Kane & Lynch 2'

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It seems that Eidos means business these days, as not only is it working on high-profile titles like Deus Ex 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Just Cause 2 and the just-announced Thief 4, but CEO Ian Livingstone revealed in a recent interview that it is also planning on releasing a new installment in the popular Hitman series (developed by IO Interactive as usual) and, oddly enough, a sequel to the not-so-well-received Kane & Lynch.

'Gunstar Heroes' And Six Other SEGA Classics Coming to XBLA/PSN - Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

This summer, you will be able to individually download 7 classics from SEGA’s archive, such as Gunstar Heroes (XBLA & PSN), Altered Beast (XBLA), Shinobi (XBLA), Comix Zone (XBLA), Phantasy Star 2 (XBLA), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (XBLA) and Sonic and Knuckles (XBLA).

'Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love' (PS2/Wii) Coming to North America

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sakura Wars is a Strategy RPG that features a unique sim-based story system. An in-depth storyline exists, much like in any other RPG; however, the player’s destiny in the game is not predetermined.

'The King of Fighters XII' (ALL) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.

NCsoft Q1 2009 Earnings Boosted By 'Aion' Launch

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCsoft reported earnings results for 2009 Q1, revealing sales came of $USD 107.7 million, with its net profit jumping 422% to $USD 27.0 million, mainly boosted by the solid maintenance of Lineage and Lineage II sales, in addition to Aion sales.

'Spectrobes: Origins ' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spectrobes: Origins is a sci-fi action adventure game where players will use the unique Wii controls to explore vast worlds, excavate three-dimensional fossils and unravel an engaging story while discovering the key to preventing a galactic threat.

'Rock Band 2' (Wii) Gets No Less Than 25 New Tracks

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

EVO Smart Console First to Integrate Open Cloud

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Envizions' cloud application will be fully available on all public beta EVO Smart Console units, where everything - desktop and applications - can be used from everywhere through a Web browser.

'G-Force' (ALL) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

G-Force revolves around a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs that take on a mission for the US government to stop an evil billionaire who plans to destroy the world with household appliances.