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EA Getting Sued over 'Spore' DRM

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade. Maryland resident Melissa Thomas has filed a $5 million class action lawsuit against EA accusing it of unlawful and deceptive conduct in regard to the automatic SecuROM installation, without asking confirmation, when installing Spore, without the means to remove it, even after uninstalling the game.

'The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria' - 5 Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more!

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) Expected to Sell 3 Million Units

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 6:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. DICE marketing director Martin Frain expects Mirror's Edge to sell 3 million units across the three platforms.

'Hotel Giant 2' (NDS/PC) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enter the challenging tourism industry and test your skills by building, designing and managing the luxurious hotels in the world! As guests go about their lives, follow their behavior, moods, activities, and find out exactly what they like and dislike about your hospitality.

'Mini-Motion: Cars of Fury' Claims to be the First Active Video Game

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mini-Motion: Cars of Fury distinctively combines a motion-sensing controller modeled to look like a nuclear powered RC car of the future with a futuristic racing game, making an unparalleled gaming experience at the player’s fingertips.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2009' (ALL) Licenses More Leagues and Clubs - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.

'Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows' Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive's the next expansion for Kerberos Productions' 4X space strategy game Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows, adding never-before-seen weapons, ships and tactics, but also introducing a new race, The Morrigi.

'Bomberman Blast' (Wii) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hudson's Bomberman Blast is an all-new Bomberman retaining the franchises classic features fans have come to love such as online multiplayer battles and numerous arenas. Bomberman Blast also incorporates new gameplay elements, including the use of Mii support and 8-person online multiplayer.

'Stargate Worlds' Open Beta to Start Early 2009

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. Stargate Worlds creative director Chris Klug revealed that the open beta will start early 2009.

'The Last Remnant' (PS3/X360/PC) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2008 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.