by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlestations: Pacific features a U.S. and Japanese single player campaign that offers a blend of action and strategy. Players must plan their moves carefully on open-world arenas and fight in the air, above sea and underwater to relive some of the most hard-fought battles in WWII history. Eidos will release two new DLC packs in July adding new units and maps for tailor-made battles.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 8:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 8:49 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:
- Men of War: Red Tide [PC] - Trailer
- U-Wars [PSP/X360/PC] - Trailer #2
- Resonance of Fate [PS3/X360] - Trailer #3 [JAP]
- FIFA 10 [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
- Splinter Cell: Conviction [X360/PC] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
- Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 5:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 5:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 5:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom has lifted the lid on the next batch of Capcom old skool love coming to PSP/PS3 owners. Resident Evil fans are going to have much to be happy about, as will all who've been asking for Dino Crisises, more Mega Manz and the return of Powerstone!
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action/platformer based around the simple concept of 'splosions and the ridiculousness that ensues, featuring up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, local and online, a story mode chock full of hilarious cinemas seamlessly integrated into gameplay, epic boss battles, and it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the 4th of July weekend around the corner, several of the digital download outlets are having their special week(end) deals early.
GamerGate is launching a new Daily Deal promo selling tons of games at 50 % off (Men of War, Civilization IV etc..) while Impulse is having a
Weekend Sale slashing prices on no less than 15 titles (ranging from $3.99 to $49.99) with a 10% pre-order discount on Street Fighter IV, a similar deal as on
Valve's Steam.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 4:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EVE Online is an MMO game set in a world of galactic proportions, governed by a hyper-capitalistic economy where space flight is the path to all commerce, communication, and conflict. CCP's creative writer Hjalti Danielsson has written an epic novel set in the game's universe, EVE: The Burning Life, while the game itself will receive two new content updates adding new rigs, new mission arcs, specialized cargo holds and factional warfare improvements.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zen Studios' PSN exclusive The Punisher: No Mercy was designed with fast-paced online multiplayer FPS action in mind. For the first time on consoles, you'll see the Marvel Universe through a first-person perspective in some intense arena-based multiplayer action, complete with characters like Jigsaw, Bushwacker, Barracuda and even Silver Sable. A free, two-level demo of The Punisher: No Mercy will be downloadable on PSN July 2, 2009.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 12:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the past week, Square Enix has been
teasing about a new upcoming game, but the latest issues of Shonen Jump and Famitsu beat them to the punch in revealing Four Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden for NDS. A turn-based RPG that puts you in the role of a 14-year-old boy on a mission to rescue a princess from a wicked witch, Final Fantasy Gaiden no longer features a menu-based combat system but uses "charges"; you'll team up with others in a four-character squad customizable with a variety of weapons and armor.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quake Arena Arcade brings the excitement of the decade's definitive competitive shooter to Xbox Live! Quake Arena Arcade allows players to battle through more than 40 Arenas in single player and Live 16 player multiplayer combat, in various modes such as DM, TDM, CTF, Tournament, Harvester and Overload.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
Earlier this year, fans went rabid when Blizzard confirmed that neither Glynnis Talken (Kerrigan) nor Robert Clotworthy (Jim Raynor) would be reprising their voice acting roles, but this seems to have changed, as Robert
confirmed he is back on board. Now fans can take up arms again and see what can be done about this
no LAN issue ....
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Renegade Kid, known for Dementium the Ward and Moon, is not only working on a sequel to its horror/action game, but also has a second project in the works, Maximillian and the Rise of the Mutant Mudds. The new game is a platformer, where the player will use a waterpack to double-jump chasms and squirt enemies to death. It might be a download-only title to avoid expensive retail packaging costs.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cake Mania 3 boasts new features that will attract everyone from loyal fans to first time players. More than 80 new levels, 30 new customers and 6 beautiful time-spanning environments test Jill's speed and efficiency.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grease will allow players to sing and dance alongside Danny, Sandy, The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds. The game will take full advantage of the Wii’s motion-sensing controls and microphone, and the DS’s touch screen to create exciting gameplay for casual and family gamers eager to experience Grease in a new medium.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Have you ever wanted to create your own video game? Now is the time to put your imagination to the test. Microsoft Research’s new game lab “Kodu Game Lab” launches on Xbox Live Community Games today, giving aspiring game makers of all ages the chance to bring their own game creations to Xbox 360.
Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. The Anniversary Edition will come packaged in a specially designed 2K Sports locker configured for game storage, and include exclusive items and a commemorative video.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 7:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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I Heart Geeks! is the ultimate combination of humor and physics-based puzzles, featuring a tongue-in-cheek story and hip art style where the brainy geek overcomes the brawny (and bullying) jocks, winning the heart of the beautiful cheerleader.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TrackMania is a hybrid 3D /racing game filled with progressively difficult tracks, a variety of fascinating competitive modes, and the ability to create your own tracks using building blocks (tunnels, land transitions, signs, turbos) and share them with other users. At the IDEF in Cannes, Nadeo revealed it is working with Firebrand Games to port Trackmania to the Wii, featuring the fabled editor and supporting split-screen, online and hotseat multiplayer.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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British Forces is the second of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JAKKS Pacific has notified WWE that the joint venture between THQ and JAKKS intended to exercise its option to renew the WWE video game license for another 5 years, which is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2009. However, THQ has filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, claiming it was not ready to make a decision with respect to renewal of the license, and is seeking a declaratory judgment that JAKKS was not authorized to unilaterally issue a renewal notice.