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'Nier' (PS3/X360) Introduces Grimoire Weiss - New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.
'Mega Man Zero' (NDS) Revealed, But Only In Japan For Now
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 2:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Capcom Japan announced that it is bundling a collection of all four Mega Man Zero (Rockman Zero, in Japan) games that were previously released for the Gameboy Advance as Mega Man Zero. The side-scrolling collection will be available on the DS in Japan on April 22nd, 2010 for 3,990 yen (about $44 USD). No word yet on a North American/European release, but Capcom is asking fans for feedback to gauge interest and possibly bringing it to the West.
'Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days' (ALL) - 13 New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 12:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming’s most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.
Impulse Jan. 14 - Jan. 17, 2010 Weekend Sale
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 12:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Stardock's digital distribution platform, Impulse, is having its weekend sale, knocking 50% off the regular price on Company of Heroes Gold, AI War: Fleet Command, Alganon, Aztaka, and Mr. Robot, while also dropping the price on DeskScapes 3, and Sins of a Solar Empire.
'Muscle March' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Muscle March is a quirky Japanese action game stuffed full of macho bodybuilders. The all mighty protein powder has been stolen so it’s up to Tony and his muscle-bound crew to catch the thieves.
'BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger' (PSP) Officially Announced
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighting game that features all of the console modes-Arcade, Versus, Score Attack, Training, and Story…in addition to the all-new Shop and Legion modes, where you control your own party of fighters in an attempt to conquer the world of BlazBlue.
'Rooms: The Main Building' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 11:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News
In Rooms: The Main Building an invitation arrives at the character’s doorstep and unknowingly diverts them to an alternate world where players use extraordinary items and devices to navigate through a variety of rooms and buildings. To enter the next room, players must carefully shift rooms around in a manner similar to slide puzzles.
Unreal Development Kit - January Beta Available NOW
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 11:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3, providing the community access to the toolset like never before, and has now released an updated version.
Xbox Live's Game Room - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News
The new Game Room on Xbox LIVE, which will be the place to relive the glory days of arcade games, with over 1000 games being released throughout the next three years
Valve's Newell Honored with 2010 GDC Pioneer Award
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News
The 2010 Game Developers Choice Awards is beginning the announcement of its Special Awards for the tenth annual ceremony, taking place at GDC 2010 this March, and has named Valve co-founder Gabe Newell as the winner of this year's Pioneer Award.
'Risk: Factions' (X360) - New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Risk: Factions will offer innovative ways of experiencing the timeless turn-based board game in both objective-based and world conquest modes. Players will be able to engage as one of five playable factions, each with different strengths, as they wage war on new maps with dynamic terrain in their quest for missile silos in order to strategically dominate the game.
'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (ALL) Patch #1 Available NOW
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 8:29 a.m. PST | Filed under Patch
Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
'Quantum Theory' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 8:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News
In Tecmo's third-person shooter players take on the role of the massive, gun-wielding warrior Syd and battle through intense action sequences in an unpredictable, shape-shifting battlefield. In addition to single player campaign, Quantum Theory also supports four modes of online multiplayer, complete with voice chat for real-time communication.
'Divinity II: Ego Draconis' (ALL) v1.03 Euro Patches Available NOW
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under Patch
In Divinity II: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.
'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Tom Petty 6-Pack, Silvertide, Phoenix Debut
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | 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.
'Splinter Cell Conviction' (ALL) Developer Interview
by Adam Pavlacka on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | Filed under Interviews
An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.
'God of War III' (PS3) - 8 New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News
God of War III will bring epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the center of the carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him.
'Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising' (ALL) Patch #2 to Include Overwatch DLC, Fix List
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
'15 Days' - 10 New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 6:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News
15 Days is a fast-paced and sophisticated adventure game about Cathryn, Mike and Bernard - a troupe of political activists – stealing art for good causes. In meticulously planned coups, the three Londoners living in a hip loft steal precious paintings from the best guarded museums in the world.
'German Truck Simulator' Demo Available NOW
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under Demo
Get behind the wheel of trucks inspired by real designs from 7 major European truck manufacturers, including official license from MAN. Pick from over 60 different loads and deliver cargo between 18 major German cities connected by major
highways.
highways.
'DJ Hero 2' (ALL) Confirmed, Recruiting Commences
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 5:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Having supported various elements of the show in previous years, in 2010 DJ Hero will be hosting an exclusive Listening Session, providing one lucky undiscovered musician the opportunity to have their winning song mixed, mastered and featured in a future installment of DJ Hero.
'Walk It Out' (Wii) Coming to Europe As 'Step to the Beat' - New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Walk It Out invites players to experience a revolutionary workout where walking to the beat of great music unlocks the secrets of a rich, interactive world, while burning calories and increasing fitness!
'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3' (PSP) Coming to Europe
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 5:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 follows Naruto Uzumaki and his continuing adventures to save his friend Sasuke, and enhances the fun and accessible battle system the series is known for by introducing four-player battles, an all-new adventure mode, and a brand new roster of powerful characters.
'Prison Break: The Conspiracy' (ALL) - New Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Prison Break: The Conspiracy is an action adventure game where you play Company agent Tom Paxton, sent to the Fox River State Penitentiary to find out why Michael Scofield (the hero of the TV series), a man without a previous criminal record, became a bank robber.
