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'N+' (NDS/PSP) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 12:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Atari's N+, successor to the flash ninja game N, offers equal parts platformer and action gameplay with incredibly fluid animation, fast action, amazing acrobatics and instant playability.

'World in Conflict' - v1.005 Level Editor/Mod SDK Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 11:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US. Massive has released an updated SDK toolkit, allowing modders to create their own content, as well as a new level editor, compatible with the recent v1.005 patch.

'Supreme Commander' (X360) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 10:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gas Powered Games' strategy game Supreme Commander is coming to the Xbox 360, which has been confirmed as being under development by Aspyr and Hellbent Games.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 9:59 a.m. PST | 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:

'Populous DS' (NDS) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, Populous is considered one of the first games in the strategy/god games genre since its conception on the Amiga in the late 80s. EA is bringing the classic back on the NDS making use of the dual screen, new god powers and multiplayer for up to 4 players.

Unreal Engine 3 Integrates Beast Illumination System

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Illuminate Labs announced a licensing agreement with Epic Games to incorporate its global illumination system into Epic's Unreal Engine 3, making its technology immediately available to any publishers or developers that license UE3.

38 Studios Snags Former EA Director As Vice President

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

38 Studios, founded by Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, announced that Michael Kosenski has been appointed Vice President of Product Development. Kosenski will oversee all aspects of the game development process, working closely with President and CEO Brett Close, Vice President of Creative Development Scott Cuthbertson, and CTO Jon Laff.

'Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition, Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches you to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials.

2008 E3 Media & Business Summit Going Back to L.A.

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 7:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Entertainment Software Association announced today that it is moving its E3 Media & Business Summit from last year's Santa Monica location, back to the L.A. Convention Center, home of the former E3. Taking place from July 15 – 17, 2008, E3M&BS will still be a trade-only event, unlike E for All, and will be open to ESA members and outsiders alike. Similar to last year, attendance at all events, meetings, and demonstrations will be by invitation only

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. The music propels the game into high speed action with 40 major artists including Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction, Jimmy Eat World, Soundgarden, Twisted Sister, etc.