by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles. TNA has a few little tweaks compared to regular wrestling, such as a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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:
- Runes of Magic [PC] - Action Trailer
- Away: Shuffle Dungeon [NDS] - Trailer [JAP]
- MySims [PC] - Trailer
- Men of War [PC] - Good Moment Trailer
- Combat Mission Shock Force: Marines - Trailer (2)
- Bioshock [PS3] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Outspark's Project Powder is the newest game in the company's growing virtual playground. Featuring intense racing action, realistic gameplay and fierce multiplayer battles for players of all experience levels, Project Powder is the perfect escape from the summer heat.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Factory's Rubik's World is a collection of extremely addictive, easy-to-play 3D puzzle games that will increase in difficulty as the player delves deeper into this world.
by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spark Unlimited's FPS Legendary: The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society, and it is up to you, as the cause of it all, to stop it all.
by Judy on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital download portal GamersGate announced a partnership with 1C Company for the digital distribution of over a dozen PC titles, including Cryostasis, King's Bounty: The Legend, Men of War and Necrovision.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tale of Tales' The Path is a short horror story inspired by fairy tales examining the dark side things. What really happened to Little Red Riding Hood in those dark and scary woods?
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman is not happy with the amount of money games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band pay for licensed songs
according to Reuters, saying "The amount being paid to the music industry, even though their games are entirely dependent on the content we own and control, is far too small." Warner label Roadrunner however has stated before that artists' albums, such as DragonForce, have seen a noticeable sales increase after appearing in Guitar Hero III.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Birth of America II: Wars in America 1750-1815 is a new battle strategy game that allows players to experience historic wars in North America between the years of 1750 and 1815.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).
USA Today is reporting that former Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, and current guitar shredder Zack Wilde, will be playable characters, as well as adding two tracks.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yuke's announced that it will be publishing Neverland Card Battles in North America. The new title makes its debut on the PSP system, riding on the success of the original PS2 hit for the Japanese market, boasting an original Japanese art style and a cast of super-powered heroes and monsters.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xing Interactive announce the forthcoming release of European Football Manager, a football management simulation with the option to play your own matches as a player coach/manager.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready to journey through the lands, seas and skies of the vibrant Dragon Quest world with a trilogy of updates that bring three classic tales to NDS. With 3D graphics, newly animated monsters and dual screen presentation, the series promises to captivate an entirely new generation of players, as well as treat long-time fans to three beloved adventures.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
When a cataclysmic force merges conquerors from two universes, conflict is inevitable. Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After a lengthy beta period, Bungie has finally released the official v1.08 patch for Gearbox's Halo PC port bringing your retail game to v1.08. This upgrade contains several fixes for server-crashing security bugs, and removes the cd check (but still requires a cd key for online play).
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fresh way to learn exciting new games and activities emerges as EA's Casual Entertainment Label announces a series of For Dummies games for the PC and the NDS inspired by the famous For Dummies brand, starting with Poker For Dummies.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft will publish From Software's 13th installment in its mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core for Answer.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Drakensang: The Dark Eye, developed by Radon Labs, brings back epic party-based RPG gameplay in a breathtakingly detailed world, based on one of the world’s biggest pen & paper franchises.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We Cheer gives players the chance to jump, shout and shake it all about just like a real cheerleader. By using two Wii Remotes as virtual pom-poms, wannabe cheerleaders follow on-screen commands to perform a variety of high-energy spins, kicks and twists, while taking part in professionally choreographed routines.