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New Xbox Experience - Themes 2.0 and Friends Channel - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 1:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Later this fall Microsoft is overhauling the Xbox 360's dashboard, called the New Xbox Experience, changing the look of the user interface, adding new features, avatars and plenty more.

Nintendo Europe's Autumn/Winter 2008 Release Lineup

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy in the coming months. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone. Wii owners will rock out with Wii Music, Animal Crossing, new Wiiware titles like Wario Land: The Shake Dimension, while NDS gamers get Professor Layton, Pokémon Ranger, Gauntlet, and plenty more ...

'Kivi's Underworld' - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kivi's Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game where you can explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior battling opponents toe to toe, rain down fire on your enemies with the dangerous Fire Mage, sneak disguised with stealth to confound your foes as a Scout, unleash the fury of the Berserker, or adventure with any of the other sixteen playable characters.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik Album

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV and Harmonix announced that next week's addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik album (1600 Microsoft Points/$20 for the full album, or 160 Microsoft Points/$2 per song), excluding the Give It Away tracks which is already included on the RB 2 disc.

'Geon' (ALL) Shows Bliss Powerball - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Geon is a fast paced arcade sports/collect ‘em up played in a world that consists of a semi transparent geometric grid covered with hundreds of small spherical pellets of energy.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (ALL) Xbox Live Weekend Starts Now

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns the franchise to New York with Grand Theft Auto IV, situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. Rockstar and Microsoft are teaming up for a GTA IV Xbox Live Weekend starting today until Sunday, giving North American and Canadian Gold members a chance to win exclusive prize packages just for playing with friends on Xbox Live.

'Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood' (NDS) - 21 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 12:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioWare is creating a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, mixing a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) Signs Even More Cover Athletes

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform. AC Milan superstar Ronaldinho and Man U striker Rooney are being joined by a slew of localized soccer stars across the globe ...

'BioShock' (PS3) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version of 2K's genetically enhanced game is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode.

Sony Expands PlayStation Network Cards Availability

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA is expanding the availability of its PlayStation Network Cards, which can be used to purchase content for PS3 and PSP systems, to additional major retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, select Sam’s Club outlets in October 2008, and at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores locations in November 2008.