by Rainier on March 19, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more!
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense Wild West storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Merchants of Brooklyn is a fast-paced, futuristic FPS combining an intriguing and unique art style with innovative and exciting gameplay – daring fans of shooters and action games to survive in post-apocalyptic New York gone very, very bad. Immediately after the game's launch,
fans complained about the poor quality of the game, which turned out to be a
massive snafu. Paleo has mistakenly released the alpha build on Steam, instead of the final code.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has granted Mind Bank, subsidiary of Entropia Universe developer MindArk, a license to conduct banking activities, integrating it with the real world and allowing Mind Bank to function as a central bank for all virtual worlds within the Entropia Universe.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Rising Star Games revealed its line up for 2009, consisting of over ten exciting new titles from Japan, the line up includes casual titles in Harvest Fishing, Animal Kororo and Mah-Jongg, RPGs like Steal Princess, My World My Way and Avalon Code as well as Rygar: The Battle of Argus and Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Glacier2 is an arcade combat racing game. Make sure you are faster then your opponents or you can blow them to bits with an arsenal of weaponry.Make your way across the ice, survive incredible jumps, and eliminate your opponents.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Seven Haunted Seas is a console Action RPG that mixes steam-punk and graphic novel-like artwork, and is a dark comedic tale about an undead pirate, Scurvy Pete, that returns from hell to find a dark, post-apocalyptic future where he must right all his wrongs to restore the world.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Champions Online is an MMORPG 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.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 11:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more!
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Rhythm Heaven is an infectious game that challenges players to tap and slide the stylus on the touch-screen in time to original music created by legendary Japanese pop-star producer Tsunku. Simple gestures with the stylus, combined with fun music and quirky visuals, make Rhythm Heaven a completely unique musical experience for players of all ages. Scheduled for April 5 in North America, Europe will have to wait until April 30, 2009.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Get ready for the return of some of Nintendo’s best-loved characters as Donkey Kong Jungle Beat has been added to the Wii’s New Play Control family, in which classic games are reinvented to take advantage of Wii’s unique motion sensing capabilities and new widescreen experience.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Gazillion Entertainment unveiled a key partnership to develop MMO games based on Marvel Entertainment brands, starting with a casual MMO Super Hero Squad, and Marvel Universe for PC/consoles.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Last month, Tecmo revealed that it would be making a
major announcement at GDC, and we speculated it might be a new installment in the Ninja Gaiden or Dead or Alive franchise. According to the latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu, Tecmo will unveil Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 for the PS3, which,
like the original, is an improved version of the Xbox 360's Ninja Gaiden II, featuring a new playable character (Ayane), boss fights and a new weapon.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Valve announced the arrival of in-game downloadable content to its digital download platform Steam, allowing developers and publishers to use their own games as a platform for selling additional content to gamers.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Consisting of persistent world server technology and MMOG content creation and management tools that work directly with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3, Atlas Technology provides developers with a solid foundation on which to build MMOGs, casual and session based games, and community and e-commerce applications.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 3:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the GUNDAM universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 2:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Microsoft announces the expansion of its Classics collection in Europe as it continues its strategy of offering high quality experiences at outstanding value. On Mar. 20, Halo 3, Mass Effect and Project Gotham Racing 4 will join the elite selection of Xbox 360 Classics, with each game available at just £19.99.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Sony Online begins celebrations in honor of the 10th anniversary of its MMORPG, EverQuest. Since its launch on Mar. 16, 1999, EverQuest and its expansions have sold millions of copies worldwide and continues to be one of the gaming industry's biggest and most influential titles. Translated into seven languages, with a global player base of several hundreds of thousands of people, EverQuest is one of the largest and most dynamic online fantasy worlds ever created.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
The House of the Dead: Overkill is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series. THotD: Overkill has broken into the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition for most swearing in a video game.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Gardening Mama sees Mama heading into the great outdoors to turn an empty garden into a tranquil paradise. Green-fingered players use the touch screen to dig holes, plant seeds, mix fertiliser and ultimately grow a range of fruits, flowers and vegetables.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. This 3rd MGO expansion pack features a vast amount of new content - including new maps, special characters, new gear and more.