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'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' (PS3) Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The latest issue of GameInformer has the first details on the sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 PS3-exclusive action/adventure game, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells had already hinted at a follow-up, so this doesn't come as much of a surprise, but Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be officially unveiled at the Spike VGA Awards on Dec. 14. Revolving around 13th century explorer Marco Polo, the sequel will put the focus on story, stealth gameplay and a free climbing mechanic.

NDOORS Acquires CrazyBox Entertainment

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NDOORS, know for the recent Atlantica Online, has acquired South Korea-based developer CrazyBox Entertainment, known for its online urban military combat FPS, Seven Years of War.

'Monsters vs. Aliens' (ALL) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 12:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years, who are then called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction!

'Banjo-Kazooie' (XBLA) This Week's XBLA Title

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 12:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The bear and bird's first ever outing available in full. Loads of rollicking fun to be had here and with the legendary Stop N Swop feature reinstated, allowing you to unlock content in Nuts & Bolts based on your achievements.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

Midway Sold to Undisclosed Party

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

It hasn't exactly been a big secret that Midway is in financial trouble and has been for a few years now. Earlier this year, not only did its CEO David F. Zucker resign, but also board member Shari Redstone (daughter of media mogul Sumner Redstone), while its losses mounted and it currently faces NYSE de-listing. It should come as no surprised then that Sumner Redstone has now sold off his 87% stake in Midway, for an abysmal $100,000, shares that were once worth almost $1 billion.

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.

'Cities XL' Advent Calendar Giveaway Contest

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cities XL is a city building game that'll push realism to the limit with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online as they interact with others in a massive online environment. Monte Cristo is giving away a 32GB iPod and various other prizes, all you need to do is sign up as a community member.

2008 Child's Play Charity Dinner Auction Ticket Sales Closing Soon

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hurry before it's too late! Tickets are selling faster than the proverbial MMO on launch day for the 2008 Child's Play Charity dinner auction to be held on Dec. 9 in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center's skybridge; ticket sales will close this Friday, Dec. 5 (unless sold out prior).

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Delayed Until Early 2009

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. A single-player demo originally scheduled for late Dec. has been pushed until mid-January.