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'Gyrostarr' Coming to Wiiware Next Week

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 4:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

High Voltage Software's sci-fi shooter Gyrostarr features fast action gameplay across 50 intense levels as up to four players pilot ships on a futuristic track, shooting enemies, dodging obstacles, and collecting upgrades.

'Moon' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moon, previously known under the working title Project M, is a sci-fi, action-adventure title, placing gamers on the cold lunar surface in the year 2058. Researchers are shocked to find a sealed, alien hatch during construction of a new lunar base, but it's a shock that soon pales in comparison to what they find beyond the hatch.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Weezer Trackpack

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV and Harmonix announced that the next addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be a triple trackpack from Weezer, including Dreamin', The Greatest Man that Ever Lived, and Troublemaker. That is on top of the previously announced full Pixies album Doolittle on June 24.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation' (PS3) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 1:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.

'The Abbey' - German v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and only one man can put a stop to the slaughter. In the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, the player's task is to shed light on the mystery.

'Guitar Hero: World Tour' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) Preliminary Tracklist - Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision's next installment in the GH franchise will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).

'FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage' (X360/PC) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FlatOut Ultimate Carnage is rebuilt from the ground up and specifically developed to take advantage of the additional feature sets and improved processing ability to produce an entirely new, breathtaking FlatOut experience. Originally scheduled for a worldwide release in June, it is currently scheduled in Europe for July 11, 2008.

'Soulcalibur IV' (PS3/X360) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.

Second Life Celebrates 5th Birthday With a Virtual World Fair

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Linden Lab announced that it will hold a two-week long Virtual World Fair to celebrate the 5th birthday of its 3D virtual world Second Life, hosting a series of roundtable discussions, parties and exhibits that showcase the vast creativity of Residents as well as groundbreaking organizational uses of the Second Life platform.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) Coming in November - New Screens

by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:03 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.