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'Animal Crossing: City Folk' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Animal Crossing: City Folk lets you live your life in a virtual community that’s all your own. You can interact with the fun characters in your town, customize everything from your house to your clothing and even chat with other friends in the game using the Wii Speak.

UK Retailers to Adopt Color Coded Ratings System

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a move mirroring efforts by food manufacturers and retailers to give consumers a clear and easy way to understand food content, the games industry is close to launching a traffic light system for the ratings on video games.

'Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm' (PS3) Main Game Modes - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan!

'Aion' Launches Open Beta in Korea, North America and Europe Soon

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles. NCSoft let us know that the open beta launches in Korea Nov. 11 and that the game is currently being localized and plans for testing phases in North America and Europe are being made.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 1:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) Multiplayer Beta Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.

'Left 4 Dead' (ALL) Pre-Order, Get 10% Off And Early Demo Access

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. Similar to Gamestop's pre-order campaign from earlier Valve is now also allowing you to pre-order (with an additional 10% off) also giving 5 days early access to the demo.

'Alarm for Cobra 11: Burning Wheels' (X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11." While the previous installment has yet to be released in North America, Europe is already gearing up to burn more rubber.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live, PC Version Later This Week

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away. Eidos has released a 1.2Gb demo on XBL, with the PC version to follow on Friday.

Race in Style With the $995 RennSport Cockpit

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fanatec introduced its high-end, and at $995 USD also high priced, RennSport Cockpit. Specially designed for the strong force feedback effects of all Fanatec Porsche racing wheels, the RennSport Cockpit is the ultimate addition to complete the virtual racing experience.