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Germans Abandon PC Gaming in Favor of Consoles

by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the German CeBIT (information and telecommunications technology) exhibition wrapping up this weekend, an interesting report has surfaced, Germans are switching from PC to game consoles. Traditionally one of the strongest PC gaming markets in all of Europe for decades, German games software sales were up 21% last year, in particular 65& for mobile devices, 38 % for PS3/X360 and Wii, while PC sales have dropped by 3%.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (ALL) System Requirements - Screens

by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) Achievements and Entitlements Revealed

by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dark Sector, developed by Digital Extremes using the Unreal Engine 3, is an all-new and original action-thriller that will offer players a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.

'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' (PS3) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:53 a.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.

'Crysis' - v1.2 Mod SDK Available NOW

by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion. The Mod SDK v1.2 includes the game source code of Crysis so you can implement your own functionalities and brand new features, as well as a re-worked the installer.

'Champions Online' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cryptic Studios' Champions Online, their first ever self-developed and self-published MMORPG, is based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

'EA Sports FIFA Online 2' in Development

by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA Sports FIFA Online 2 will deliver a seamless game experience through authentic game play, complete customization, and an all-new manager mode. The game will mirror the sophistication and finesse required of real world players on the pitch; online players will challenge their odds, perfect their skills, and bring glory to their favorite teams.

'Mass Effect' (X360) Bring Down the Sky DLC - Screens

by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 7:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

BioWare's Mass Effect is a sci-fi action-RPG that will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. The Bring Down the Sky DLC adds a new uncharted world that introduces the alien race of the Batarians, and a new Achievement (50 points).

Various Game Trailers #1290

by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 7:49 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:

  • Legendary [ALL] - Trailer #3
  • Mushroom Men [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #7
  • The Bourne Conspiracy [PS3/X360] - EXtended Trailer
  • Street Fighter IV [ALL] - Chun Li vs C Viper Trailer
  • The Chronicles of Spellborn - Azrael & Raznilof Trailer


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

'StarCraft II' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.