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'Singularity' (PS3/X360/PC) Launches Elaborate Viral Campaign

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Singularity is a new sci-fi shooter set on a small, unnamed island occupied by the Russians, Cold War tensions rise once again when a U.S. pilot discovers the horrific truth that became of experiments with element E99 in the 1950s. This YouTube video, revealing a Russian conspiracy by an underground group called MIR-12, is an intricate and elaborate viral campaign launched by Activision to promote Raven Software's Singularity.

'Grand Ages: Rome' Multiplayer Details - New Screens

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

Grand Ages: Rome, previously known as Imperium Romanum II, is a city-building game where the player takes the role of a Roman patrician, a nobleman, who has just started his political career. His ultimate goal is to become the Governor of Rome.

'LEGO Battles' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

LEGO Battles pulls LEGO Castle, LEGO Pirates and LEGO Space themes together to create a unique extension of the LEGO build-and-play experience that stays true to the customization and humor that are the foundation of LEGO videogames.

'Red Dead Redemption' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.

Former Westwood Studios Execs Found Jet Set Games

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jet Set Games was founded in 2008 by three industry veterans, most notably known for having worked on a variety of franchises such as Dune, Command & Conquer, Star Wars, James Bond, etc. Former EA/Westwood Studios execs Adam Isgreen, Rade Stojsavljevic, and Brett Sperry have co-founded the new outlet and are planning to develop new titles for iPhone, Wii, PS3 and X360.

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

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Let's Tap utilizes a ground-breaking control scheme where the Wii controller is placed on a box or flat surface so that the controller can detect minute vibrations. Players of all ages and skill levels then tap the box or flat surface to interact with the game; there's no need to hold the controller.

'GTA IV: The Lost and Damned' (X360) Adds Busta Rhymes, DJ Flex and More

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles. The upcoming DLC is adding new music to five of the game's radio stations while Busta Rhymes' Conglomerate is exclusive to the game (any tune can be bought through iTunes) while DJ Funkmaster Flex gets his own channel, including interviews with aforementioned rapper.

'Modern Warrior: Special Tactics' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Modern Warrior: Special Tactics is a new FPS where you take on role of a Russian special tactics unit known as Specnaz. The Motherland somehow lost another nuclear warhead to the terrorists and it’s up to the player to recover the bomb and punish some heavy armed dusky beardies.

'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.

'Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection' (ALL) Ltd. Ed. Soundtrack On eBay

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library. SEGA Australia is selling 3,500 Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack on eBay, each record individually numbered, with the proceeds going to the Cancer Council of Australia.