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'Prototype' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Delayed - 4 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself. Originally scheduled for a summer release, it is now set to launch fall 2008.

Thriller Publishing Formed by Ex-MicroProse Execs

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

On the opening day of the Game Developer’s Conference, former MicroProse industry veterans J.W. “Bill” Stealey, Fred Schmidt and Jim Bull, announced the formation of Thriller Publishing, and revealed it has contracted several New York Times best-selling authors to create and develop popular new characters and storylines for multiplatform titles.

IT Territory Licenses HeroEngine for Upcoming Fantasy MMO

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Simutronics announced today that Russian developer IT Territory has licensed its HeroEngine platform to develop a yet to be announced new MMO title.

Unreal Engine 3 Integrates Scaleform GFx User Interface

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Scaleform announced that user interface production tool for hardware-accelerated scalable vector graphics Scaleform GFx, is now integrated with Epic's Unreal Engine 3, making it available to publishers or developers licensing UE3.

'The Witcher Enhanced Edition' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, not only means changes in the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, but not also includes a mod editor called D'jinni allowing players to create or modify their own adventures, as well as two completely new adventures (8 quests) created by CD Projekt.

Bethesda Opens Up UK Office to Self-Publish Its Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bethesda Softworks' parent company ZeniMax Media announced it has begun direct publishing operations in Europe with the establishment of its London-based subsidiary, ZeniMax Europe Ltd.

'Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that have spiraled completely out of control, now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Wii Shop Channel Gets Another Two Classic Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, and Phantasy Star II.

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dark Sector is a new and original next-gen action-thriller, developed by Digital Extreme. It's a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.

Monday, February 18, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:15 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: