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Valve Releases its Steamworks Software Development Kit for Free

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Steamworks is a complete suite of publishing and development tools that offers PC game developers and publishers free access to the game features such as product key authentication, copy protection, auto-updating, social networking matchmaking, anti-cheat technology, and more.

'Soul Bubbles' (NDS) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Soul Bubbles the player controls a young shaman apprentice, who is entrusted with saving lost “souls” and guiding them to safety. He must protect these fragile beings from the hostile and dangerous world around them, and he does this by creating protective bubbles to keep the spirits safe.

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09' (PSP/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.

'World in Conflict' Map-Making Contest Starts Today

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles. Starting today Sierra launched the official WiC Map Making Contest, giving fans the chance to create new multiplayer environments, win cash and prizes, as well the opportunity to have their maps included in a future World in Conflict product.

'Penny Arcade Adventures: Ep. 1' (X360/PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho.

'Mythos' - New Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld – a fantasy world arising from the ashes of an epoch-long war of darkness – players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments.

'Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tecmo announced Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff, delivering to long time fans and newcomers easy to employ controls, fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football.

'Rubik's World' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Game Factory has signed a licensing agreement with Seven Towns Limited to publish Rubik's World, a collection of extremely addictive, easy-to-play 3D puzzle games that will increase in difficulty as the player delves deeper into this world.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (ALL) Xbox 360 Edition Leads UK Sales Record

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar's open-ended crime series has arrived on the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. As predicted GTA IV has eclipsed the previous record set by GTA: San Andreas in 2004 (501k units). On launch day, Tuesday April 29, GTA IV sold 609k units in the UK, lead by the X360 version with 335K copies and the PS3 edition with 274K units.

'Ben 10: Alien Force The Game' (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 1, 2008 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ben 10: Alien Force The Game is a fast-paced, 3D side-scrolling action adventure that offers eight playable characters, an unlimited combo system and puzzles and challenges that will engage players of all levels for hours at a time.