by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Resistance 2 DLC and v1.50 patch will be available on March 26, 2009, The multiplayer map pack includes three new maps ($5.99), and six new character skins will cost ($0.99/each). The v1.50 patch brings back the Meltdown multiplayer mode from the original Resistance, adds a new co-op difficulty level, improves the online experience, and includes a bunch of other tweaks and fixes.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii owners will have a new way to beat the heat this summer as Hudson splashes up Water Warfare, a first-person soaker game, where players go head-to-head or team up as they run around playgrounds and beaches to drench each other with squirt guns.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. A snafu resulted in some fans downloading a corrupted version of The Pitt DLC, forcing Bethesda to temp remove it from Xbox Live. The issue has now been fixed, affected users need to delete the dlc, and re-download (it won't ask you to pay or enter the code again).
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rhythm Heaven puts the music in your hands and some rhythm in your life. Let the music move you as you tap and slide your stylus on the touch screen to the beat of more than 50 musical rhythm games. The controls are as natural as tapping your finger to music.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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. The content allows X360 fans to update their WWE gameplay experience with new playable Superstars and ring gear.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crytek's CryENGINE 3 is the first development platform that is also next-gen-ready, with scalable computation and graphics for all major upcoming platforms.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ziff Davis informed us that due to the current economic conditions, it is forced to indefinitely suspend the operation of the FileFront site on March 30, 2009. If you have uploaded files, images or posted blogs, or if you would like to download some of your favorite files, please take this opportunity to download them before March 30.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Excitebots: Trick Racing has elements that make it one of the more unique racing games on the market. The game lets everyone in the family use the Wii Wheel accessory in unique and changing environments, play fun minigames and perform crazy tricks in a game that builds on the Excitebike and Excite Truck franchises.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 12:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deep Silver and Apogee Software announced an open search for the next live-action Duke Nukem actor in North America to represent the upcoming Duke Nukem Trilogy games. The talent contest will travel to three cities this spring, culminating at the E3 in June with the naming of a new Duke Nukem representative.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson Entertainment 's Help Wanted is a fun, slap-stick new life simulation game for Wii where players are sent on a mission to save the world from impending extinction by completing fifty different jobs.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Live the life of a law enforcement officer tasked with saving the world in Hudson Entertainment’s new release Miami Law, featuring explosive action, as well as crime-scene investigation, which players will use interchangeably to help save the city of Miami.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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During his GDC 09 keynote, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed that the Wii has now sold over 50 million units, making it the fastest-selling game console in history. Earlier today Square Enix announced
a few new titles, but Nintendo itself is working on Rock N' Roll Climber, a rock climbing simulator using the balance board and nunchuk, and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the DSi later this year. Classic arcade games are coming to the Wii Shop Channel ($5/6) while a new Wii System Update will allow users to expand storage with an SD Card from which to load games.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced at the Game Developers Conference the forthcoming releases of new downloadable titles including Final Fantasy IV: the Years After and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles : My Life as a Darklord for WiiWare, as well as the Final Fantasy series for the Virtual Console for Wii.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emergency: Disaster Squad is an emergency response game for NDS where you cCommand and coordinate your units on the ground and rescue those in need and save lives! Take control of firefighters, police officers and paramedics as you respond to life or death situations that require a clear head and quick thinking.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transforming music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience, Guitar Hero World Tour for PC offers state-of-the-art wireless controllers to computer gamers for the first time, new online and offline gameplay modes and a Music Studio feature for composing and editing original rock and roll anthems.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Coraline lets you take on the role of the adventurous heroine Coraline and interact with the characters from the movie while navigating the scheming Other Mother's web of deceit in a fantastical adventure through two distinct and interactive worlds.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CID The Dummy is an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with which to battle enemies from unarmed combat to weapons like the Bazooka that can freeze, hit and burn.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvelous Entertainment has teamed with XSEED Games to publish Little King’s Story, the fantasy adventure RPG title formerly known as Project O, developed by the creators of Harvest Moon, FFXII, Dragon Quest VIII etc.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At GDC, Havok is showcasing industry-changing technical breakthroughs in real-time clothing simulation, marking the first time that movie-quality cloth has been seen on in-game characters, and its widespread adoption has made it the fastest-selling Havok product to date.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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America's Army 3 is the only free action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions and career advancement of a Soldier within a unique exciting game experience.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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505 Games joined the membership ranks of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association for U.S. computer and video game publishers, the 3rd new member of 2009.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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OnLive is a revolutionary, on-demand video game platform delivering the latest and most advanced games instantly on any TV via a sleek, inexpensive MicroConsole, or on almost any PC or Mac. People interested in testing the service (must be over 18, live in the U.S. and have broadband) can
sign up for the beta, which will launch this summer ....
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frantic and fun, Fat Princess pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale. Your goal is to rescue your beloved princess from the enemy dungeon. There's a catch though: your adversary has been stuffing her with food to fatten her up and it's going to take most of your army working together to carry her back across the battlefield.