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'Empire: Total War' Patch in the Works

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 4:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Empire: Total War will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. The Creative Assembly confirmed it is working on the first patch, scheduled for next week, for its just released RTS, fixing a trade route related issue and improve the game's stability/performance.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) The Pitt Gets Dated - New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 3:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

'I Am Alive' (Wii/PS3/X360/PC) Pulled From DarkWorks

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Recently pushed into Ubisoft's 2009-2010 lineup, I Am Alive is an edgy new survival-adventure intellectual property, where players will be challenged to think, react and take risks that will directly affect themselves and those around them. Ubisoft has moved the development of I Am Alive away from Darkworks (known for Cold Fear, Alone in the Dark) to its Shanghai studio.

'Virtua Tennis 2009' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world’s top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.

'BioShock 2: Sea of Dreams' (ALL) a Sequel After All?

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 3:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While there is no official announcement yet, except for a teaser trailer, a new BioShock title is no secret. While retail outlets Gamestop and EBGames have Take Two's action/horror follow-up pegged for an Oct. 5, 2009 release, details are nothing but guesswork so far. Previous rumors had BioShock 2 set as a prequel, but a newspaper clipping on the just-launched teaser site indicates that the game might be set several years after the original.

'Guitar Hero Greatest Hits' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero III step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to-date -- Guitar Hero Greatest Hits.

Former Midway Execs Subpoenaed by Unhappy Creditors

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 2:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

It's starting to get messy surrounding Midway's bankruptcy proceedings, as media mogul Sumner Redstone and his daughter, former chairperson of the board, are being subpoenaed by creditors after Midway recently filed for Chapter 11. Apparently the company's unsecured creditors fear insider trading and have some questions about the events leading up to Sumner's sale of the company for a suspiciously low $100K to current majority owner Mark Thomas.

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) Unlocks Mercenaries Mini-game - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

'The Beatles: Rock Band' (Wii/PS3/X360) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 1:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

MTV Games has signed an agreement with Apple Corps, The Beatles license holder, to develop a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography, with tracks from their first album (Please Please Me) all the way to Abbey Road.

'Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits' (NDS) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Handheld guitar gods can now choose how they raise-up their band from the underground music scene to worldwide rock stardom, not only featuring a set list comprised of 28 master tracks from influential artists but also an all-new Fan Request system that challenges players to jam like never before.