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PlayStation Store Update Gets Holiday DLCs and Demo

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After closing up shop for the holidays, Sony has rolled out some new PlayStation Store content. PS3 owners can catch up on new downloadable songs for Rock Band (6 tracks) and Guitar Hero (8 tracks), as well as unlockable vehicles in Need for Speed ProStreet. There is also a 990mb demo for EA Sports' upcoming NFL Tour and a Japanese launch trailer for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.

More 'Shadowrun' Titles in Development

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 1:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

When Microsoft shut down FASA Studios last year, it moved most of the team to other positions within the company, but while announcing the closure of the Shadowrun forums, former lead program manager Kimona revealed other next-gen Shadowrun products are in development. It remains to be seen how that will work with the original FASA founder launching a new studio, Smith & Tinker, and recently buying back the Shadowrun license.

'Frontlines: Fuel of War' (PS3/X360/PC) - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 12:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance.

'Team Fortress 2' (PS3/X360/PC) Medic Achievement Details

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Team Fortress 2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... Valve revealed it would be adding new achievement packs to TF 2, starting with a batch of 36 achievements for all the hard-working medics out there. Read more for details ...

'Target: Terror' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on 2006's arcade game Target: Terror Gold, Konami announced that Target: Terror is currently under development for the Wii, and will be compatible with Wii Zapper, featuring fast-paced run 'n' gun action, dual wielding and fun mini-games

'Unreal Tournament 3' (PS3) Mod Tools Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

One of the most anticipated UT3 features was the possibility of allowing PS3 gamers to import new community content/mods on their consoles. While users themselves still can't "cook" the content until the official tools are ready, Epic Games' VP Mark Rein gave an update, "We're very close to releasing an update to the Unreal Engine 3 editor, that comes with the PC version of UT3, that will allow UT3 mod-makers to cook their mods into the required PS3 format."

'Secret Files 2' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 10:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Secret Files 2 is a point-and-click adventure game based on mysterious phenomena around the world. As a follow-up to Secret Files: Tunguska, the sequel takes on a different mystery in a totally different location ....

'Far Cry 2' Also Coming to PS3/X360

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Far Cry 2 immerses players in a new kind of gaming experience, featuring a new game engine built from the ground up. Players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa. Originally announced for PC, Ubisoft Montreal is now also developing FC2 for PS3 and Xbox 360, which unfortunately lead to a delay.

'Penumbra: Black Plague' Developer Diary #2

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Penumbra: Black Plague, the final chapter in the Penumbra story, thrusts players into a creepy environment of psychological horror, as they are challenged in this unique action/adventure experience. In this second developer diary, Frictional Games tells us more about the creation of the voice-overs, and the technical issues.

'Deca Sports' (Wii) Coming to North America - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Deca Sports, known in some parts of Europe as Sports Island, is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer.