by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced that in the coming months it will be bringing a steady stream of titles to XBLA, but also WiiWare and PSN. Crystal Defenders is a defensive strategy game where players can must return to Ivalice and protect the world of Final Fantasy Tactics from hordes of enemies and keep your party alive. Yosumin on the XBLA will be a port of the NDS puzzle game.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promising to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. The persistent rumor that RE5 is coming to PC rears its head again today, not once but twice.
A trailer on YouTube featuring an interview with CD Projekt's Jerzy Cichocki has him categorically stating that RE5 is definitely coming to PC in the second half of 2009, while
a scanned preview from German magazine Games Aktuell claims the game is expected Q4 2009.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Using the Wii Remote, players will test their twitch skills as they battle through a retro-esque universe, familiar to the old generation and yet reinvented for the new.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class. The update will include many improvements and amendments, as well as fixes to several issues reported on the forum...
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 3:30 p.m. PST | 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 Jan. 26, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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UFO: Afterlight is a mixture of squad based tactical action and global strategy with the gamer controlling the actions of elite ground troops, and the running and construction of an intricate network of interlinking bases while collecting resources.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 1:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. While Crytek ius still working on the new v1.4 patch, it has released the de-authorization tool, allowing you to free up a slot on the online Product Authorization server that can then be re-used by another machine.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 11:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. Epic is prepping a new massive patch for UT3 adding new enhancements/improvements to the browser/UI/AI/network performance, new features, Steam achievements, and plenty more ...
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it will launch an all-new, original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game – the first that is not tied to a TMNT movie, TV show or comic book – which will be a four-player action fighting title developed by Game Arts, known for Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers. Fans interested in joining the closed beta test, which is now available, can still sign up on
the official forum.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of the original Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Last week
whatifgaming claimed to have received word from Lionhead that "A Fable II for PC users would be likely imminent," which has now
been denied by the developer.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Put on your green thumb in Majesco's Orchard, an engaging simulation that tasks players with managing all aspects of a growing orchard and roadside farm stand business.
EA's Phenomic Studio is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 7:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 7:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prepare for space battles galore in Rising Star's retro-style XG Blast!, an arcade shooter delivered in a bright and colorful retro style. Players control a spaceship with the sole purpose of destroying the invading hordes before they do the same to you.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The first-ever lifestyle game for both boys and girls, My DoItAll is an all-in-one title that gives players the ability to have fun and interact with friends through customization capabilities, mini-games and voice over and sound effect applications.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added a classic and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Niki: Rock ‘n’ Ball (Wiiware), and Wonder Boy in Monster Land (VC).
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility! Scheduled for Feb. 20, The Sims 3 may be getting delayed as EA is "evaluating the launch window," promising more information in the near future...
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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de Blob is an action puzzle title that allows players to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over the city and outlawed all color and fun from daily life, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with color. THQ is quite happy with the success of de Blob, which was one of our
top 20 titles of 2008, and revealed that we can "expect to see more of de Blob in the future."
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cursed Mountain is a survival horror game where you take on the role of a fearless mountaineer climbing into the Himalayas on a quest to find your lost brother. As you ascends the mountain, he encounters an ancient curse: the souls of the people who died in that region are stuck in limbo, caught in the Shadow World.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promising to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. As promised Capcom has released the Resident Evil 5 demo on Xbox Live, which features two levels from the beginning of the game (Assembly Place / Shanty Town) playable in single player (with AI), 2 player split screen co-op, or over XBL.