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'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 5:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

Original 'Soulcalibur' (DC) Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yesterday Namco Bandai held its annual Gamer's Day and apart from revealing SoulCalibur IV's release date, it also announced that the original Dreamcast title is coming exclusively to Xbox Live Arcade. As with most XBLA title SoulCalibur will get upgraded graphics, and leaderboards spanning every character and mode, but unfortunately no multiplayer over Live, only local-play Versus mode, as well as standard Arcade, Training, and Survival modes. Currently scheduled for summer 2008 release.

'Death Jr.: Root of Evil' (Wii) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience life after death as the Grim Reaper’s teenage son Death Jr. (aka DJ), and his school sweetheart Pandora, as they embark on a journey to free DJ’s captured father and complete their school science project at the same time! Eidos is bringing Death Jr. to the Wii with 480p support, split screen co-op, voiceovers, improved textures and more.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Rocky & Bullwinkle' (X360) DVD Giveaway Contest

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

ZEN Studios announced a Rocky & Bullwinkle DVD giveaway contest to coincide with the release of its new fast-paced party game on Xbox Live Arcade, Rocky & Bullwinkle. Be among the first to earn all 13 Rocky & Bullwinkle XBLA game achievements for your chance to win!

'Street Football' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Street Football combines adventure, platforms and challenges in the form of mini games. A group of young kids in Marseilles, France play street football with the other kids in the city. They realize that all around the world other kids are playing street football, so they decide to organize the first Street Football World Cup.

'Metal Gear Online' (PS3) Beta Available for Download

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 1:06 p.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. As promised Konami has made the 741mb Metal Gear Online Beta available for download through the PlayStation Store, although it won't be playable until April 21st.

'Pirates of the Burning Sea' Shuts Down Several Game Servers

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 1:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Flying Labs' Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep. In order to increase population density and emphasize key game features Flying Labs has shut down 7 of its 11 available servers.

'Opoona' (Wii) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Opoona is a "lifestyle RPG," where you, as Opoona, descendant of brave warriors, known as Cosmo Guards, must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, get a job, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people surrounding him.

'All Points Bulletin' (X360/PC) Also Coming to PS3 ?

by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Real Time Worlds' All Points Bulletin is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original Grand Theft Auto franchise, bringing players into a living, breathing city where cash is king and territory equals respect. An interview with RTW's Dave Jones discussing the recent $50 million investment it received Jones revealed that it is looking into maybe bringing APB onto the PS3, but no decisions have been finalized yet.