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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.

'The Godfather II' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York.

'Dementium: The Ward' (NDS) Finally Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dementium: The Ward tells a twisted story with gruesome 3D visuals and FPS gameplay. The game's interactive narrative reveals the puzzling nature of a strange hospital frozen-in-time, and introduces a cast of peculiar characters.

'Another Code R' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed at last year's Tokyo Game Show, Another Code R is the latest point-and-click adventure game by Cing, known for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Little King's Story.

'Saints Row 2' (ALL) PC Edition Available Today, But Not on Steam

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Saints Row 2 offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. The PC edition of SR2 is available at retail today, but the Steam version has been delayed due to some issues with the Steam client, which THQ and Valve hope to resolve asap.

'Ice Hockey Manager 2009' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Ice Hockey Manager 2009, it’s up to the player to set up the team and the tactics. Success or failure of the team all depends on the manager’s skills. If things aren’t running smoothly send the team to training camp, or increase the playerʼs bonus.

'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.' (ALL) Gets New Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege. Originally scheduled for fall 2008, then pushed until Q1 2009, Ubisoft has now narrowed down the release date ...

'Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.