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'Race Driver: GRID' (ALL) Demo Coming Next Week

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships. The demo will feature 3 races, Muscle Cup in San Francisco with a mustang GT-R, Advan drift Trophy on the docks of Yokohama with a Nissan S15 Silvia, and a BMW 320Si in Jarama.

'Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 3:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus' fast-paced medical action is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters, numerous enhancements, new difficulty modes and new operations. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable after effects of GUILT.

E3 2008 - Warner Bros. In, id Sofware Confused, NCSoft and Foundation 9 Out

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yesterday it came to light that Activision Blizzard would not be attending the E3 Media & Business Summit 2008 (as well as not renewing its ESA membership altogether) and while the exhibitors list seemed to be incomplete, NCSoft and Foundation 9 confirmed they are not attending either. While id Software themselves seem to be uncertain (first confirmed, then retracted it) Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment issued a statement making clear that in spite of not being on the list, it will be attending E3.

'Theatre of War' Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Theatre of War offers an extensive real-time strategy experience. By combining the look, feel and historical elements of World War II, Theatre of War creates an unrivaled tactical battlefield experience that spans major campaigns from the Battle of Moscow to Normandy.

'StarCraft II' - 7 Screens

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

PC Games and Console Hardware Sales Surge in China

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Market research company Niko Partners announced results from its latest report citing China's 46 million gamers spent $1.7 billion on online games in 2007, up 71% from 2006, while console sales rose by 75%.

'Tales Of Vesperia' (X360) - 26 New Screens

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Bandai's X360 exclusive Tales of Vesperia combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.

SCEA Gets Its Game On at the Bamboozle Festival 2008

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced that it will take the stage at the two-day alternative music Bamboozle Festival 2008, where it will be on hand to enhance their concert experiences as well as shine the spotlight on new PlayStation products such as GT5 Prologue, SingStar, MLB The Show 08, as well as Secret Agent Clank, God of War: Chains of Olympus, and of course Rock Band.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Fall Out Boy, Angels & Airwaves, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmonix and MTV Games announced the latest slate of downloadable tracks available for Rock Band. Starting May 6 for the X360 (May 8th for PS3) players will be download "The Scene Pack” featuring Fall Out Boy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Angels & Airwaves.

'LEGO Batman' (ALL) Batman and Robin's Power Suits - Screens

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building/operating vehicles in co-op gameplay.