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Caffeinated Games Founded by 'SOCOM', 'Lord of The Rings' Veteran

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Indie developer Caffeinated Games announced its formation, founded by the former Lead Tools Engineer of Zipper Interactive (SOCOM) Greg Chudecke who prior to Zipper worked on Backyard Skateboarding (Atari) and Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Black Label Games), and revealed it will focused on the creation of original AAA games.

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (PS3/X360) Beta Coming June 25

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. Now that Capcom launched Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, it revealed that the SSFIITHD beta will be available June 25, 2008.

Pixel Mine Launches 'Fireteam Reloaded'

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fireteam Reloaded is a fast paced sports-like team-based, multiplayer action game with integrated voice communication fueled by furious combat in a futuristic battleground setting featuring 4 unique game-play modes, and 3 character classes.

'Brave: Shaman's Challenge' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brave: Shaman's Challenge is a puzzle game with an intricate storyline and thoughtful, strategic gameplay. Taking place in a land called Native America, Brave: Shaman's Challenge follows a young boy named Brave in his quest to protect everything he holds dear.

'Fatal Inertia EX' (PS3) Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. Last year's X360 version launched with underwhelming success, so KOEI has further optimized the game, and added new features.

'Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People' (Wii/PC) - 8 Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use/abuse of inventory items.

'Wizard101' Now Accepting Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KingsIsle Entertainment's for Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters. Fans interested in participating can now sign up for the closed beta test.

'Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise' (NDS) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise players will inherit a neglected garden on Piñata Island and turn it into a piñata paradise by tending to all aspects of cleaning the garden, growing and maintaining vegetation, caring for and breeding piñatas, as well as attracting new piñata species.

NaturalMotion and NVIDIA Team Up to Bring a New Level of Realism to Games

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NVIDIA and NaturalMotion announced that they have teamed up to offer game developers and publishers easy-to-use, highly integrated solutions for adding animation and physics in next-generation games.

'BioShock' (PS3) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 8:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

2K Games' genetically enhanced story-driven action game BioShock is in development for the PS3 with new features and content that heighten the award-winning experience. A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world.