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'Battle of the Bands' (Wii) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring 150 tracks and five distinct musical styles: rock, funk/hip-hop, country, marching band and Latin, Battle of the Bands combines fast-paced combat with customizable bands in the fight for musical supremacy, fully utilizing the Wii Remote controller’s highly intuitive control scheme to deliver a unique game-play experience.

Ziff Davis Files for Bankruptcy Protection While it Restructures

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In order to implement restructuring and permanently improve its capital structure, Ziff Davis — which own outlets such as 1up, Games for Windows, Filefront and EGM — elected to file Chapter 11 petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

'Disgaea' (ALL) Making Its Way to NDS

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Disgaea is a hardcore, turn-based, strategy RPG popular on the PS2 and PSP, and soon coming to PS3. In Disgaea, character units have a limit to their movement and attack ranges, based on level and weapons equipped. According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Nippon Ichi is now also expanding the franchise to the NDS.

'Rise Of The Argonauts' (PS3/X360/PC) Narrows Down Release Date

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg developed by Liquid Entertainment, known for War of the Ring and Dragonshard. Set in ancient Greece you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.

'FF Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates' (NDS) - 78 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is the latest installment in the action/RPG franchise, playable for up to 4 players with a strong multiplayer focus, but if you go solo you can use AI characters to perform combos.

'Audiosurf' Goes Full Steam

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose. Audiosurf topped the February sales charts for dollars and units sold via Steam topping The Orange Box and Counter-Strike.

'Baroque' (PS2/Wii) Further Delayed - Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Baroque is a dungeon-crawling action RPG loaded with items to find and customize, packed with tons of twisted monsters to vanquish, boasting a powerful musical score, and featuring an innovative story progression system in which death is not the end. Originally scheduled for Feb, then delayed until mid March, Baroque will now launch early April.

'Ultimate Baseball Online' Now Called 'Cal Ripken's Real Baseball'

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cal Ripken's Real Baseball enables you to compete in a free to play Massively Multiplayer Online Sport Game, where each position on the field is manned by a human player in a 3-D virtual stadium. Players can create their own characters and build their player stats through successful play on the field against other real human players.

SCEA Pimps Out Franchises to Create Gaming Gear

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Want God of War boxers, a Ratchet & Clank bag, Resistance Fall of Man headwear, Heavenly Sword accessories or a Little Big Planet hoodie? SCEA has signed an agreement with four companies to manufacture apparel and accessory for various PlayStation brands and game franchises.

'Numen: Contest of Heroes' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.