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'Velvet Assassin' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.

'FIFA Manager 09' - Update 1 Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

FIFA Manager 09 gives you full control over the management of a football club. You are responsible for the line-up, the tactics and the training of your team – as well as for signing the right players, improving the club facilities and the stadium.

Music/Rhythm Games Boost Real-Life Instrument Sales

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Music instrument retailer Guitar Center announced the findings of a national survey linking games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band to dramatic increases in the gamers' interest to own and play real instruments, but also that most musicians who play the games use their real instruments more frequently as a result.

'Dragonica' Warrior Class Revealed - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 6:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) Editor Coming Next Month, DLCs Early Next Year

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Bethesda will release the editor next month, and three downloadable expansions, one per month, starting in January.

'Skate 2' (PS3/X360) Gets Official Release Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set five years after the original, San Vanelona's been rebuild after it was hit by a natural disaster. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene.

'Prince of Persia' (ALL) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:16 a.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:

'Too Human' (X360) Soundtrack Now Available

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind. Nominated Best Original Video Game Score by the Hollywood Music Awards, the game's soundtrack is now available.

'Overgrowth' Enters Alpha Stage

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Overgrowth takes place in the savage world of Lugaru where rabbits, wolves and other animals are forced to use paws, claws and medieval weaponry to engage each other in battle. Using Wolfire's brand new Phoenix Engine, Overgrowth combines third-person adventure platforming with intricate melee combat.