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'Spectromancer' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spectromancer is a new turn-based online fantasy card game, where gamers can play as one of six powerful types of wizards and take on the corrupt council of magic and its innumerable minions.

'Legacy of Ys: Books I & II' (NDS) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements.

Former Ubisoft/Gameloft Devs Team Up on Trapdoor

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Former Ubisoft and Gameloft developers who worked on titles such as Far Cry 2, Prince of Persia, Ghost Recon, Brothers in Arms decided to take matters into their own hands and form a new studio, trapdoor. Located in downtown Montreal, the studio is currently working on a multiplatform (X360/PS3/PC) original IP, but no further details are available at this point.

cdv Signs North American Distribution Agreement with Atari

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 1:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

cdv USA has signed a multi-year third-party distribution agreement with Atari for its key console, handheld and multi-platform video games, including the upcoming action-oriented deep fantasy RPG Sacred 2, currently scheduled for Nov. 11, 2008.

'XIII Century: Blood of Europe' Revealed - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

XIII Century is a 3D RTS that combines Risk-style strategy with real-time tactical action, immersing you in a medieval world of noble knights, ruthless nomads, courageous deeds and internal wars. The standalone expansion will cover the little known Russian medieval history, featuring improved visuals, larger battlefields, up to 32,000 troops, upgradable troops, and improved gameplay/multiplayer.

'Fallout 3' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Pulled in India

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | 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. Without giving much of an explanation, apart from citing cultural sensitivities, Microsoft has decided to not release Fallout 3 in India.

'Lips' (X360) Full Tracklisting Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 11:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.

'Real Soccer 2009' (NDS) Shows Off Arenas - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Real Soccer 2009 is the definitive soccer title designed specifically for NDS, offering a never-before-seen soccer experience with revolutionary yet accessible touch screen controls.

E3 Takes Its Old Name Back, No Public Yet

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The ESA announced that the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) will take place from June 2-4, 2009, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), allowing more media, developers, retailers and business partners to attend than the past few years.

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) to Get The President of the USA Pack on Election Day

by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. The Presidents of the United States revealed that three of its songs (Ladybug, Dune Buggy, Feather Pluck'n) will be available for download through the RB Store on Nov. 4, 2008, Election Day.