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'Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night' Wins Two XBLA Awards

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prince Edward Island-based developer Ocean Interactive announced that Castlevania: Symphony of Night has won two Xbox Live Arcade Awards at the GDC's inaugral Xbox Live Arcade Awards, Best Classic Game and Highest-Rated Game.

Various Game Trailers #1282

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360] - Novus Trailer
  • Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy [Wii] - Trailer
  • Champions Online - Trailer
  • Far Cry 2 [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailers (2)
  • Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - GDC 08 Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) Multiplayer Details - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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

'Dead Rising' (X360) Counter Lawsuit Filed

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A few weeks ago Capcom filed a preemptive lawsuit against MKR Group, producer of 1979's George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead, to avoid being sued over the similarities between the two properties. However MKR filed complaint in U.S. District Court in New York claiming both products are "dark comedies," that "the recreational activities of the zombies and absurdly grotesque 'kill scenes' provide unexpected comedic relief," as well as "Both works provided thoughtful social commentary on the 'mall culture' zeitgeist, in addition to serving up a sizable portion of sensationalistic violence." To be continued ...

'NBA Ballers: Chosen One' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 5:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway Games' NBA Ballers: Chosen One marks the return if fast-paced one-on-one and two-on-two action as players can select from more than 65 NBA superstars to be the next "Chosen One".

SquareTrade Report Confirms 16% Xbox 360 Failure Rate

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A few weeks back rumors surfaced claiming that the Xbox 360 failure rate was way higher than Microsoft previously admitted, and now SquareTrade's latest warranty report confirms that the numbers (16.4%) are indeed correct. Tracking showed 171 claims were made on a sample group of 1040 Xbox 360, although it has to be noted, the units were purchased first half of 2007.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots, and use their character's abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.

38 Studios Licenses BigWorld Technology Suite for Its MMO

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 2:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

38 Studios has entered into an agreement with BigWorld to license its BigWorld Technology Suite, providing 38 Studios with the tools and technologies to support an unparalleled Online Entertainment Experience for its upcoming MMO game.

'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' (PS3) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 2:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Explorers of Darkness (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 2:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In this pair of action-packed adventures, players journey as actual Pokémon through a fantastic land untouched by humans. Before the game starts, players take a test to help them figure out which of 16 Pokémon best represents their personalities.