by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 5:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Noby Noby Boy ($4.99), Zuma ($9.99), DLCs for LittleBigPlanet ($2.99), High Velocity Bowling (free), Street Fighter IV ($3.99), Skate 2 ($4.99), NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM (free), Mirror’s Edge ($9.99), Burnout Paradise, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band, Afro Samurai and Zuma demos, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 5:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 09 The Show continues to set itself apart from the other MLB games on the market with its attention to detail and unparalleled gameplay. Looking to build on that reputation, the game has added several new features and subtleties that play a huge role in bringing the baseball experience to life.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 5:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tomb Raider: Underworld – Beneath the Ashes sends Lara back to the remains of Croft Manor where she uncovers a massive series of never-before-seen caverns and age old crypts used to protect and hide a deadly source of power. An unexpected technical issue forced Eidos to delay last week's launch, but informed us that the Beneath the Ashes DLC is coming Feb. 24, 2009.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 3:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bonfire Studios, the
second company to emerge from the former Ensemble Studios, is a 35-person studio currently working on an original IP to be announced in the coming months.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 3:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc...
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 2:17 p.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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PAX 2009 pre-registration for the 6th annual gaming festival to be held Sept. 4 - 6 at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in Seattle is now open.
Pre-registration pricing will be available until Sept. 3, allowing purchase of a three-day attendee badge for $50, a 10% discount on the day-of rate.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA and Spicy Horse have signed a publishing deal for an all-new title based on EA's 2000 American McGee's Alice.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Quest IX, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jagged Alliance is an explosive fusion of RPG mixed with turn-based tactical combat, allowing gamers to become fully immersed in their characters. A new generation of gamers will be invited to liberate the Island of Metavira in the nonlinear game play that made the 1994 original so popular amongst gamers.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ico Soccer is a touch-based soccer experience based mainly on logic and strategic analysis rather then reflexes and strong license, that brings the player to be the team manager, interacting on team formation, substitution and tactics.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlantica Online is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world, a thinking person's game, giving you the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Test them out the new Wireless SingStar Microphones with the upcoming SingStar Pop Edition, with brand-new voice control feature. Unleash some attitude with P!nk’s So What? Then grab your best mate for a pop duet with Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown’s No Air , rock out with Bon Jovi’s Livin’ on a Prayer or perform a sexy solo with Sam Sparro’s Black and Gold.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vision Engine developers Trinigy announced its Entertainment Stimulus Package (ESP) program which will be made available to qualifying professional game developers. Under the ESP program, promising developers will be given access to the latest Vision 7.5 engine for a period of 3 months instead of the usual 30 days, to help them build a prototype and secure a publishing deal.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The free online role-playing game Legends of Qin offers exciting adventures in the historic Chinese empire with a deep storyline and thousands of quests to differentiate itself from the many “Grinder” MMORPGs.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 19, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PDC World Championship Darts 2009 completely rebuilds it’s Wii Remote throwing method, comes with greatly improved graphics, includes new game modes, and new champions to challenge.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 6:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kalypso Media announces the 4th part of the weird, wacky and funny adventure game series, Gobliiins! To date, there have been three Gobliiins titles about the three rather strange main characters, as well as two spin off games featuring the characters Woodruff and Schnibble. The return of Gobliiins brings a new range of exciting adventures!