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Rockstar Acquires 'Empire Earth' Developer Mad Doc Software

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar Games announced the formation of Rockstar New England through the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Andover, MA-based Mad Doc Software, best known for the Vivendi's Empire Earth RTS series.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (ALL) Gets Nutered Down Under

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in New York, Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, situated around mysterious protagonist Nikolai. While GTA IV passed the UK BBFC certification board with flying colors (getting a 18+ rating) it did not fare so well in Australia. While it did get the countries highest MA15+ rating, the Sydney Morning Herald claims it only got approved after making certain alterations (just like the previous GTA installments)

'Bionic Commando' (PS3/X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

'Saints Row 2' (PS3/X360) Coming in August

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, will offer new customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, all new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' (ALL) - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Home Grown Harmonix Pack

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmonix and MTV Games announced the latest slate of downloadable tracks available for Rock Band. Starting April 8th for the X360 (April 17 for the PS3) players will be download The Harmonix Pack featuring the arena-rock of Bang Camaro, the driving experimental rock of Count Zero, and the future-pop sounds of Freezepop.

'River King: Mystic Valley' (NDS) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Journey to rivers, swamps, ponds and hidden fishing spots as you look for the mysterious River King to help your younger sister wake from her unexplained slumber. But you are not alone on this adventure, make friends with the magical creatures of Mystic Valley and a host of colorful characters to unlock their abilities to help you along the way..

'Star Wars Galaxies' Expands With Chapter 9: The Fury of Exar Kun

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LucasArts and SOE announced the release of Chapter 9:The Fury of Exar Kun for Star Wars Galaxies, featuring a heroic instance where players will encounter the spirit of the legendary Sith Lord, Exar Kun, as well as more than 25 additions to the Collection System, many focusing on Galactic Civil War items and artifacts, along with advancements to the Storyteller System.

'Construction Combat: Lock's Quest' (NDS) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on April 4, 2008 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under THQ Gamers' Day - THQ Gamers' Day 2008

Construction Combat: Lock’s Quest, developed by Drawn to Life creators 5th Cell, is the only game where players create a virtual world block-by-block to defend their homeland against invading enemies. With the innovative use of the Nintendo DS stylus in Construction Combat: Lock’s Quest, players will be able to immerse themselves into the building and creating process.

In Construction Combat: Lock’s Quest, players will assume the role of young hero Lock as he defends his homeland from the imminent attack of robotic invaders. As an Archineer — part architect, part engineer — Lock uses his skills to build new structures around