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'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) Gets Further Delayed

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles featuring all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. Originally scheduled for late 2007, then delayed back until Feb. 10, nintendo has issued a statement that a longer than expected development process has pushed the release date until March 9.

'Windchaser' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Windchaser, start-up studio Chimera Entertainment's first real-time tactical game, you assume leadership of one of Ensai’s guilds and take command of one of the mighty sailing ships that serve as mobile headquarters.

THQ Acquires Big Huge Games

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ announced plans to acquire Big Huge Games, known for Role-Playing-Game such as Rise of Nations and currently working on a yet unannounced RPG title for PS3, X360 and PC.

'Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword' (NDS) - 24 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bringing all of the intense combat, stylized graphics, and ultimate ninja action to touch-screens everywhere, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword features a new storyline and innovative use of the DS Stylus.

'Grand Chase' Coming to North America

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Grand Chase is an MMORPG that follows the lives of different heroes from the Bermesiah continent in their fight against the evil Queen of Darkness. Characters will be able to fight dynamically alongside each other in several different game modes to defeat the evil queen of darkness.

'The Legend of Crystal Valley' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Legend of Crystal Valley is a point n' click adventure game merging the best qualities of the genre, providing hours of gameplay, dozens of various locations, characters puzzles, beautiful 2D backgrounds, 3D characters and interactive objects.

'Iridium Runners' (PS2) - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 1:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games announced a new twist on the racing genre in the form of Iridium Runners, placing gamers in a futuristic world where they are literally running for their lives.

'Hornet Leader PC' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2008 @ 12:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hornet Leader PC allows gamers to take to the skies and experience the tactical thrill of commanding some of the most elite aircraft in the world in historical/plausible missions with fantastically realistic equipment and enemies. This second update includes a display performance overhaul, multiple new player requested features and fixes all known issues.

Midway's Executive Vice President Resigns

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 7:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway announced that Thomas E. Powell, its executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer, has resigned to take a position with another firm, and has appointed Ryan O'Desky, vice president – finance, controller, and assistant treasurer, as interim chief financial officer until it finds a permanent replacement.

Perpetual Entertainment No Longer Developing 'Star Trek Online'

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 7:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After a delay, delay & layoffs Gods 'n Heroes cancellation, further delays, more layoffs, shuffling things around, fraud lawsuit, it has finally come down to this, Perpetual Entertainment, recently known as P2 Entertainment, is no longer developing Star Trek Online and will instead focus on casual games and promote its MMO backend server technology. While details are vague, Warcry broke the news and indicates that another Bay Area/California developer has taken over the Star Trek Online project, and it's unclear whether any former Perpetual people are involved.