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'Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy, is a frenetic geometric side-scrolling shooter that lets players craft the game to their liking by building their own levels, ships and enemy ships. In addition, players can absorb the pieces and weapons of destroyed enemy ships to bolster their own defenses during battle.

CBS to Acquire GameSpot Parent Company CNet

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 7:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CBS CEO Leslie Moonves announced that it has agreed to buy online technology news and entertainment company CNet Networks Inc. for about $1.75 billion, which includes News.com, TV.com, Mp3.com, MySimon and GameSpot.

'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' (PS3) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 7:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.

'Halo 4' Announcement Coming Soon?

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 7:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It has been rumored quite a few times already that while Bungie may be taking a break from the Halo franchise, it doesn't mean a fourth installment is out of the question. On the contrary, Brothers in Arms developer Gearbox Software, who ported the original Halo to PC, is said to be secretly working on Halo 4. According to The Space Oddity the game will be a prequel, possibly titled Halo: Forerunner, and an announcement is to be expected very soon.

'Mount & Blade' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive has signed Mount & Blade, a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat. A new beta demo is also available...

Shockwave Productions Now Called Air to Air Simulations

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

High-end flight simulation developer Shockwave Productions has rebranded its corporate name to Air to Air Simulations in order to avoid any further confusion with online gaming website Shockwave.

'The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff brings a selection of must-have items from IKEA to key living spaces in your Sims’ home focused on the bedroom, the living room and the home office. Now you can give your Sims’ home a makeover with new furniture and décor based on stylish designs by IKEA!

'Overlord: Raising Hell' (PS3) Demo On PSN - Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a seriously twisted fantasy world, Overlord: Raising Hell is an action adventure that has players being ruthless, determined, and even a little despotic as they pillage lands and conquer kingdoms in order to be proclaimed the all-powerful Overlord. Codemastes has released a demo for its twisted fantasy game on PlayStation Network.

Nintendo Slapped With $21 Million Fine In Patent Infringement Lawsuit

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Back in 2006 Texas based Anascape Ltd. filed suit against Nintendo and Microsoft for infringing on one of its patents (3D controller with vibration) it had filed in 2000. While Microsoft immediately settled out of court, Nintendo decided to go all the way and fight the lawsuit. Now Federal court has ruled in favor of Anascape and awarded it a settlement of $21 million. Nintendo plans to file an appeal in order to reduce the penalty.

'Space Chimps' (NDS/PS2/Wii/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Space Chimps, based on the upcoming CGI-animated movie, is a 1-2 player action/adventure game that chronicles the quest of Ham and Luna as they overcome the perils of an alien planet in search of Earth's lost Infinity Space Probe.