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'Postal' Games For Download on GamersGate

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the unending quest to see its Postal games in the hands of gamers the world over, Running With Scissors has signed an agreement with GamersGate, to offer its portfolio (Postal, Postal 2 and Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, to consumers via a digital download

'Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein' - v4.50.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein brings together the classic top-down tactical gameplay from the original series and plenty of new features, expansions, and improvements, giving newcomers and veterans to the series alike a vastly improved and expanded version of the original experience.

'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) Spells And Beasts #3 - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

X-Blades is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir' Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NWN 2: Storm of Zehir hearkens back to the days of the Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale franchises by including full party customization, dungeon crawling, and free exploration of a non-linear game world via an Overland Map.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:49 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.

'Skate It' (NDS/Wii) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.

'BattleForge' Open Beta Coming Nov. 7

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Geman based EA Phenomic Studio is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. Fans interested in participating in the open beta can now sign up, or get a guaranteed spot by pre-ordering.

Koch Media Signs 'Elite Forces: Unit 77' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game of action and strategy in which the player must wisely use the abilities of all four members of Unit 77 as you battle your way through inhospitable jungles, scorching deserts, endure harsh and deadly arctic conditions as you fight to rescue the hostages and defeat the terrorists.

Video Game Rentals Banned in Belgium

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Belgian Entertainment Association (representing game publishers) revealed that starting Dec. 1, 2008, you will no longer be able to rent games in Belgium. While renting out video games was never legally allowed, it has been condoned for many years. The BEA managed to pass a law, in effect since Jun. 1, that new titles could no longer be rented out, but the current stock could, but only until December. Outlets like GameMania cry foul play, claiming that banning rentals will reduce business by 10%.

Daedalic Signs 'Alter Ego' - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Future Games, known for Black Mirror, is currently working on an all-new adventurous detective story with a horror plot. Alter Ego is set in a picturesque English town at the end of 19th century, and you play as two different characters who, although on opposite sides of the law, have to fight a common enemy.