by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Streum On Studio's E.Y.E, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is a new FPS/RPG where you play an elite soldier from a strange and secret society looking to, by any means necessary, take the power of the almighty Federation.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Realtime Worlds, Crackdown developers currently working on All Points Bulletin, announced that it has boosted its Operations Team in North America with the appointments of Will Leverett as Director of Customer Service, and of Patrick Bays as Manager of Game Operations.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft released a system update for the X360 over Xbox Live, so next time you sign in to Xbox Live, you'll receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. This update addresses interruption issues that some Xbox Live users may have experienced when playing a limited number of Xbox 360 games. There are no other changes or enhancements in this update … in other words, no new features.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this new adventure from GFI, Diamon Jones will travel to China to find a mystic trophy of the Celestial Empire, Eye of the Dragon. Only an ingenious and sharp person will be a successful artifact hunter!
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced that it has substantially completed the actions necessary to achieve its previously announced plan to reduce fiscal 2010 budgeted annual spending by $220 million.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of turn-based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software. This v1.12 patch includes all bug fixes, data changes, 6 new fast play campaigns, and allow you to play against Military History Commander: Europe at War owners in multiplayer.
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the "hot tag" for the win.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 1943, using DICE's Frostbite engine, takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there has yet to be an official announcement, PopCap Games, known for Bejeweled and Peggle, is working on a new title, Plants vs. Zombies, which combines real-time strategy, tower defense and collectible card games, but in a casual context.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony is preparing to release a new v2.70 PS3 firmware update, which includes several new features that enhance how PS3 users communicate and interact with their online friends, such as a new Text Chat feature that will enable users to chat with their online PlayStation Network friends. Other updates include enhancements to the Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) and improvements to the video delivery service on PlayStation Store.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the latest issue of Nintendo Power, Konami is revamping the first installment of its Silent Hill horror series specifically for the Wii as Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Labeled as a re-imagining, producer Tomm Hulett revealed that it will feature the same basic plot of the original game, but will be tweaked, characters will play different roles, things don't necessarily happen in the same order, and the story is taken in lots of new directions. There will be less backtracking, previously "closed" doors will now all be unlockable, and puzzles have been tweaked to work with the Wii Remote.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP’s Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During your race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or a bubble dropper that can help you wreck the competition.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kivi's Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game where you can explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior, a dangerous Fire Mage, a sneaky Scout, furious Berserker, or adventure with any of the other sixteen playable characters.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 April 1, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First invites you to participate in their spring inventory liquidation event. Choose two digital downloads or boxed copies from a selection of games on
its official Web site, and get a third boxed copy for free. This promotion will last until inventory runs out.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 April 1, 2009 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Picking up from where the original trilogy left off, Jak and furry friend Daxter team up with Kiera on her quest to become a Sage and save their world from the threat of darkness. As the environment of their planet slowly dies, our two heroes embark on a mission to protect their world from the threat of “dark eco”.
by Rainier on April 1, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it will develop and publish a video game based on Columbia Pictures' and Sony Pictures film, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children's book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.