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Walt Disney Should Buy EA, So Says The Wall Street Journal

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 2:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to The Wall Street Journal, it might be a good idea for Disney to think about buying EA. After the recent lower-than-expected financial result, EA's overall market value has dropped more than half, from $19 billion to $7.2 billion. Disney owns ESPN, which is already in cahoots with EA on the Madden franchise, and Disney Interactive could otherwise more wisely spend its $200 million internal development budget among the EA studios, apart from the fact that there is a lot of new IP that could be turned into movies (Mirror's Edge, Dead Space) or games (Pixar).

'A Stroke of Fate' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 1:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A Stroke of Fate is a detective story set in the authentic surroundings of 1940s fascist Germany, giving you the opportunity to conduct a compelling investigation of the most mysterious secret veiled by the 20th century – Adolf Hitler's premature death.

'Roleplaying Collection' Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 1:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

JoWooD presents its most famous RPG games in the new RPG collection, featuring Gothic 3, Spellforce 2 and Dungeon Lords for the first time in a all-in-one collection. It will take you on a journey through mystic worlds enriched with quests of epic dimensions.

'EVE Online: Quantum Rise' New Features Detailed, Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CCP's ninth free expansion for its sci-fi MMOG EVE Online offers limitless opportunity to the talented starship pilots of New Eden as the roots of conflict spread deep for their lifeblood.

'Gary Grigsby’s War Between the States' - v1.030 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gary Grigsby’s War Between the States allows players to experience the trials and tribulations of the role of commander-in-chief for either side of the American Civil War. Historically accurate, detailed and finely balanced for realistic gameplay, War Between the States is also easy to play and does not take months to finish.

'Deadly Creatures' (Wii) - 17 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 6:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ's Deadly Creatures is a Wii exclusive 3rd person action thriller title developed internally by its Rainbow Studios. Deadly Creatures throws players into a venomous world of desert terror, where the greatest victory is survival.

'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3' (ALL) - Bonus Maps Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay. If you did not get the Collector's Edition, the Best Buy, EA, Warhammer: Online, or Gamestop pre-order, have no fear, here are the 10 official bonus maps.

Various Game Trailers #1470

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 6:10 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:

  • Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [ALL] - Finishing Moves Trailer #2
  • Naruto: The Broken Bond [X360] - Launch Trailer
  • Sonic Unleashed [ALL] - Mazuri Trailer
  • Halo Wars [X360] - Campaign Trailer
  • Stoked [X360] - Dynamic Weather Trailer
  • The Godfather II [PS3/X360/PC] - Blackhand Brutality Trailer
  • Need for Speed Undercover [ALL] - Hector Trailer

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

'Monster Lab' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 6:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Monster Lab is a blend between action & RPG, allowing you to compose your own fighter by mixing & matching various body parts, taking your creature out to fight others and upgrading as you move up the ladder.

Monday, November 3, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 6:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for: