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'The Saga of Ryzom' to Re-Add Monthly Subscription Fee

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With an immersive player-driven storyline, a dynamic ecosystem, groundbreaking mass combat mechanics, and lush graphics, The Saga of Ryzom is the answer to the prayers of massively multiplayer gamers seeking a fresh, compelling experience instead of cookie-cutter fantasy settings.

'Scrabble' (NDS/PSP) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The best-selling crossword puzzle board game Scrabble is on deck to land on handheld platforms including the NDS and PSP, and will feature three modes of play including Classic, Speed and the new Scrabble Slam.

'Silent Hill: Homecoming' (ALL) No Longer Banned Down Under After Cuts

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silent Hill: Homecoming is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill. Last year, the Aussie OLFC banned Konami's latest Silent Hill, and, as predicted, cuts to the game content have resolved that issue, so it's now available.

'The Lord of the Rings: Conquest' (ALL) Will Have No PC Demo

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself. While there have been PS3 and X360 demos in the past few weeks, EA confirmed there will be no demo for the PC edition.

'Street Fighter IV' (ALL) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

Various Game Trailers #1506

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Skate 2 [ALL] - Online Features Trailer
  • Commander In Chief [PC] - Trailer #2


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

'Dawn of War II' System Requirements Revealed, Multiplayer Beta Info Coming

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take 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.

1UP Sold to UGO, EGM Shuts Down With January 09 Issue

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ziff Davis Media has sold the 1UP Digital Network (1UP.com, MyCheats.com, GameVideos.com and GameTab.com) to UGO Entertainment, while also confirming that the January '09 edition of Electronic Gaming Monthly will be the final printed issue.

'Let's Tap' (Wii) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Let's Tap is a collection of mini-games by former Sega producer and Sonic Team leader Yuji Naka which will require some sort of tapping device connected to the Wii.

'Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon' (NDS) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rune Factory 2 is set several years after the original, the evil Sechs Empire has been defeated, and the Kingdom of Norad is once again at peace. Things may not stay that way for long, however, as dark premonitions foretell of dangers to come. It's up to player to uncover the source of these premonitions and bring peace to the kingdom once more.